Guiao wants Mt. Pinatubo protected

ANGELES CITY — Pampanga 1st District Congressman Joseller Guiao stressed the need to protect and preserve the natural environment and historical significance of Mount Pinatubo, in order to be more attractive to tourists.

Guiao underscored the magnificent vista surrounding the majestic and famous volcano, which is located at the boundaries of Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales.

“It will be more attractive to tourists, both local and foreign, while at the same time protecting and preserving its bare natural assets and resources for the sake of future generations,” Guiao said.

The congressman relayed this point to members and officers of the Hotels and Restaurants of Pampanga (Harp), headed by its president, Mitch Otsuru of YuFuIn Japanese Restaurant at Maharajah Hotel, Angeles City, during their recent general membership meeting.

Guiao also told Harp members the need to safeguard and preserve the historical significance and natural environment of the legendary volcano from “further destructive practices and unfettered development.”

Mt. Pinatubo erupted in June 1991 and was heralded all over the world as one of the biggest eruptions of that century.

Department of Tourism-Central Luzon (DOT-3) Director Ronnie Tiotuico said that the Mt. Pinatubo is known by people living around its core, especially the indigenous people called Aetas, as a sacred place where the so-called native deity named Apu Namalyari resides.

Tiotuico said he was directed by Guiao to prepare a timeline for the formation of a technical working group, which will prepare the plans and programs for Mt. Pinatubo’s sustainable development.

Members of the technical working group will include the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippine Institute of Vulcanology and Seismology, Department of Public Works and Highways, National Commission for Indigenous People, local government units and private organizations, Tiotuico said.

Guiao said he is planning to file a bill in Congress to have Mt. Pinatubo and its surrounding communities declared as a “protected area” under Republic Act No. 7586, otherwise known as An Act Providing For The Establishment And Management Of A National Integrated Protected Areas System, defining its scope and coverage, and for other purposes.

As provided for under the same act, protected areas refer to identified portions of land and water set aside by reason of their unique physical and biological significance, managed to enhance their biological diversity and protected against destructive human exploitation.

These areas are public lands that are habitats of rare and endangered species of plants and animals, biogeographic zones and related ecosystems, whether terrestrial, wetland or marine, all of which shall be designated as protected areas.

Categories of protected areas include strict natural reserve, natural park, natural monument, wildlife sanctuary, protected landscapes and seascapes, resource reserve, natural biotic areas and other categories established by law, conventions or international agreements.

The DOT-3 office initiated the establishment of Mt. Pinatubo “Kabuhayan sa Turismo” Program in 1999 via Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac where the safest and quickest route to the crater is found.

Tiotuico said the program has provided economic opportunities to hundreds of indigenous folks and local entrepreneurs through livelihood projects and job creation.

He added that thousands of trekkers find their way in the village every month until now.

The project had won three major awards for outstanding achievement in building better quality of life thru travel and tourism — PATA Gold Award 2001, DOT Kalakbay Award 2001, and ASEANTA Award 2002. It was included in the publication of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) entitled “Best Practices in Tourism” in 2001.

Guiao filed a bill on July 23 to declare June 15 of every year as a special non-working holiday in the province of Pampanga and Angeles City to be known as the Mt. Pinatubo Memorial Day.

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