00:00 Good news for all the tourists in Samal Island.
00:03 The second tourist rest area in Mindanao is now open to the public.
00:07 Aside from the beautiful views,
00:08 the products made from mangoes are also available here.
00:12 From PTV Davao, my report is J. Lagang, Rise and Shine J.
00:16 The second tourist rest area in Mindanao is now open.
00:25 In Barangay Peña Plata, in Island Garden City of Samal or Igacos in Davao del Norte,
00:31 locals and tourists can rest and visit the island.
00:36 Tourists can also ask questions about attractions, activities, and accommodation in Igacos.
00:43 Tourists can also use the clean comfort rooms.
00:47 The inauguration of the facility was led by Department of Tourism Secretary Cristina Garcia-Frasco.
00:55 The tourist rest area aims to fulfill the vision of our president,
01:01 to enhance the entire tourism experience by investing in infrastructure.
01:07 Tourists can also buy souvenirs here,
01:12 such as products made from mangoes grown in Samal Island,
01:17 such as dried mango, alamang, juice, and more.
01:21 They can also buy coffee, vinegar, cinnamon, and other souvenir items,
01:26 such as locally made alcancea and cocoa rug.
01:29 The local government of Igacos is the one running the facility.
01:34 Rest assured, ma'am, our continued support in the D.O.T. programs.
01:40 According to the Mindanao Development Authority,
01:42 the tourist rest area is a great help for investors
01:48 who want to visit and stay here in Mindanao.
01:52 These TRAs are now one of the Philippines' priority projects
01:57 under the Tourism Infrastructure Development,
02:00 supporting community-based eco-tourism.
02:04 The construction of the tourist rest area was funded by Php 7 million
02:10 with the help of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, or TIEZA.
02:15 Tour guide kits from the Department of Tourism
02:20 were also received by more than 40 tour guides in Samal Island.
02:24 On behalf of the Samal Island Gabae Association,
02:26 I would like to thank you for your support, especially the Department of Tourism.
02:31 Php 300,000 of livelihood assistance was also given
02:35 to community-based tourism organizations in Samal Island
02:40 from PTV Davao, J. Ilagang, for the people.
