Ormoc tourism center inaugurated

ORMOC CITY , Philippines – The city tourism information center located at the port area of the city was formally opened with a simple ceremony this week.

The information center will accommodate tourists, locals or foreign who want to find a place to stay and a place to visit while in the city, Mayor Eric Codilla told The STAR in an interview. Codilla said that the building took a little time to complete because of the changes of the design while it was still on paper. But he said he was happy that only ink and paper were lost on those changes and no additional fund for the construction of the building was added.

Codilla said that the center is fully furnished because it showcases the city to arriving visitors especially those that pass the port in coming here. He said they also have to maintain the cleanliness of the surroundings particularly at the bus and jeepney terminals which is the first place that visitors would go to, while going out of the port.

Codilla, however, said that the beautification of the two terminals are ongoing thereby making it more presentable and refreshing to visitors.

The completion of the tourism information center, makes it better for tourists to see signages as to where to go.

Codilla proudly hinted that Ormoc City has the cleanest comfort rooms all over Eastern Visayas.

Moreover, 4th District of Leyte Rep. Eufrocino Codilla and wife Maria were among those that attended the opening rites along with Julida Codilla, the mayor’s wife, Vice Mayor Nepumoceno Aparis, Msgr. Bernard Pantin, Winnie Codilla, and the rest of the city council.