By Mike U. Crismundo
March 7, 2009, 12:00am [ Manila Bulletin Online ]
DAPA, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – The economy in this paradise island of the Caraga Region will continue to improve following the scheduled construction of P25 million worth of structures by the middle of this year, it was learned yesterday.
It was gathered that about one hectare of land will be donated by the family of Rep. Francisco T. Matugas (Surigao del Norte) as the site for the construction of the new buildings to accelerate the delivery of services for the Siargaonons.
Among those to be constructed are P10 million division office of the Department of Education, and the P3.5 million district office building of the Land Transportation Office.
While a separate P10 million Siargao Manpower Training Center building will also rise in the area.
“Everything is in place now for the full development in this tourist destination island,” said Matugas, in an exclusive interview with Manila Bulletin.
He also said that the ground works of the P400 million various infrastructure projects pledged by President Arroyo is on-going without let up to cater to the needs of the influx of international and domestic tourists.
Meanwhile, local officials said that the Bucas Grande Island here is also expected to set up various structures to cater to the needs of both local and foreign tourists.
The island offers a lot of activities and adventures such as mountain-trekking, spelunking and boating.
along with great views of lagoons and beach resorts.
The local government unit along with resort developers are eyeing some areas in the island to establish structures to attract tourists.
Matugas said the local government of Socorro town in Bucas Grande Island, along with the tourism officials, are helping each other in looking for a place where the tourists will discover this scenic paradise.
In Pilar town, also of Siargao Island, is gearing up for the three-day 2nd International Game Fishing Tournament on May this year where President Arroyo will grace the tournament, said Matugas.
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