MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) last week announced the completion of four roadways that would further boost tourism in the Ilocos Region.
The DPWH is jointly working with the Department of Tourism (DOT) in implementing the Tourism Road Infrastructure Program which is geared towards facilitating travel for local and foreign tourists to visit adventure and scenic places in the country.
DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson said that Region 1 director Melanio Briosos informed him that they have completed road construction and improvement projects that would lead to three tourism sites in Pangasinan and one in Ilocos Norte.
The roads completed in the province of Pangasinan are the Bangrin Mangrove Road in Bani, Bobonot-Tambobong Road in Dasol and Poblacion-Patar Road in Bolinao.
Aside from leading to Bangrin Marine Protected Area, the Bangrin Mangrove Road also serves as the farm-to-market road for the farmers and fisherfolk living in Barangays San Jose, Luac and Aporao, while the Bobonot-Tambobong Road and Poblacion-Patar Road facilitate access to attractive beaches.
Different waterfalls and trails waiting to be explored by outdoor enthusiasts are now accessible via the completed Pancian-Pagudpud-Adams Road to boost the ecotourism potential of Adams in Ilocos Norte. – Evelyn Macairan