With Taal Lake off limits, Batangas highlights other tourist spots to lift economy

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Batangas has a lot more to offer tourists than Taal Volcano Island, which has been placed on permanent lockdown by the national government.

TOURIST HUB. Batangas provincial officials are promoting tourist spots besides Taal Lake and its Volcano Island, once a major revenue source for the province. Photo by Ed Jones/AFPthat began in mid-January, it’s business as usual for establishments in the province of Batangas and surrounding areas, said Governor Hermilando Mandanas during the Batangas Economic Recovery Round Table held at the Lima Park Hotel in Malvar municipality on Friday, February 7.

“The other part of Batangas facing Balayan Bay and Batangas Bay are generally safe for visitors and tourists. We invite all of you to continue to visit and enjoy the cultural heritage of Batangas and the ‘Fun, Food, Faith Tourism’ it offers,” Mandanas said. Several towns were placed on lockdown until the volcano’s activity slightly deescalated, prompting state volcanologists toAlthough majority of evacuees have been allowed to return home, some 21,00 remain in evacuation centers. Parts of the towns of Agoncillo, Laurel, Balete, Talisay, and San Nicolas remain on lockdown including Taal Volcano Island, which had been a major tourist attraction.The ordeal has caused P3.

 

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