Red tape spoils tourism in world-famous sandbar

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A world-renowned sandbar draws tourists to Cagbalete Island year-round. But a signboard dismayed them this summer. “

Closed for failure to secure mayor’s/business permit,” it blared across the entrance arch of their favorite Pansacola Beach Resort. The presence of 15 armed coastguards in fatigues and orange jumpsuits scared them. Yellow “Caution” tape barred even families of the resort owner and staff.

After one unsuccessful try, Pastrana became Mauban mayor in May 2022. At the start of 2023 Pansacola filed for usual renewal of business permit, but was denied. In March 2023 he sent a demand letter, citing the Ease of Doing Business Law. Two weeks later municipal inspectors arrived and declared Pansacola’s papers lacking.

On March 16, the tourism office stopped Pansacola’s grandson and friends from crossing to the island. An appointee of the mayor told the staff to alert him even on weekends, so he can sic cops on arrivals. Calls to the mayor’s office, 0427840922, and the municipal administrator, 09231599536, were unanswered.Turmoil also rocks famed tourist magnet Alona Beach in Panglao, Bohol. Elderly spouses Eteria and Wilfredo Flores are trying to retake their 1.1-hectare Alona Kew White Beach Resort from nonpaying lessors. So are the owners of four other bayside establishments.

The Floreses’ lawyer said the Guardos claimed to now own Alona Kew. This stained the resort’s reputation and confused the public. Tourism business transactions need close monitoring by national and local agencies. Integrity of contracts must be upheld, especially in tourism on which the government banks for employment and revenues.

Source: Holiday News (holidaynews.net)

 

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