In Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — The municipality of San Julian in Eastern Samar is stepping up efforts to promote its local attractions, products and cultural heritage with the construction of a tourism hub that will also serve as a pasalubong and information center.
The municipal government broke ground for the Tourism Hub Pasalubong and Information Center on Sept. 14, following its flag-raising ceremony held in observance of National Tourism Month.
Municipal government employees, local officials and uniformed personnel attended the groundbreaking ceremony.
The facility was designed by architects Ma. Rochelle Aclao and Bal Marvic Calinaya of the Municipal Engineering Office.
Once completed, the tourism hub will provide a designated and accessible venue where visitors and residents can obtain information about San Julian’s destinations, local products, culture and other attractions.
Joel Oriondo, Tourism Operations Officer, said the project marks a milestone in the municipality’s tourism and cultural development plans.
He said the facility is expected to showcase San Julian’s culture, traditions, arts and local identity while providing tourism-related information to visitors and residents.
Mayor Dorie Jorgie Estaron said the project goes beyond the construction of a physical facility, describing it as an expression of the municipal government’s support for tourism development.
She said tourism could serve as an economic driver by creating opportunities for local businesses, artists, cultural workers and other sectors of the community.
Estaron also stressed the importance of providing information to help introduce San Julian to visitors and residents.
The planned hub is expected to feature information about the municipality’s identity and profile, government services, tourist destinations, local products, cultural resources and areas with potential for further development.
The municipal government said the project is part of its continuing efforts to develop San Julian’s tourism industry while preserving and promoting its local culture and arts.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
