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TACLOBAN CITY – Samar has emerged as a standout in regional tourism development, claiming top 2 excellence in performance and the LGU leadership in Tourism Investment Award among 24 participating local government units (LGUs).
The recognition highlights the province’s readiness to attract private investments through well-packaged, high-potential projects.
The key projects that put Samar on the investment map include the San Juanico Retirement Village & Wellness Estate – a serene destination combining leisure, healthcare, and lifestyle facilities; Literon Riverfront Farm & Wellness Resort – a nature-inspired tourism hub promoting eco-friendly wellness tourism and the Spark Samar Hotel & Business Hub – a modern facility designed to support business travelers and foster entrepreneurship.
These accomplishments reflect Governor Sharee Ann Tan’s strong commitment to Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), aiming to transform Samar into a sustainable, technologically advanced, and investment-ready province.
Through initiatives like Spark Samar, Tan is leveraging partnerships in tourism, infrastructure, and digital skill-building to accelerate economic growth and enhance the province’s competitiveness.
“The awards recognize our efforts to turn plans into partnerships, creating real opportunities for local communities while attracting investors,” Gov. Tan said.
Samar’s success demonstrates a clear roadmap for other LGUs seeking to modernize their tourism and investment strategies, positioning the province as a model for innovation-driven development in the region.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
