Ambaguio Skyport Best Practice Presentation Becomes Highlight at the DOT Region 2 Event

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March 4, 2025

𝐃𝐎𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2 successfully conducted a regional orientation on various tourism projects on March 4, 2025, at Go Hotels Plus, Tuguegarao City. The event served as a vital platform for local government units (LGUs) and stakeholders to align their efforts, enhance collaboration, and drive impactful tourism initiatives across the region.

The orientation featured esteemed resource speakers from key tourism agencies. Architect Kevin Gabrielle Oribello of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) provided insights on TIEZA projects, while OIC-Chief Filbert Tan and Senior Tourism Operations Officer Dennis Barrogo from the DOT Central Office’s Office of Special Concerns discussed the Tourist Rest Area program and the Tourism Champions Challenge, respectively.

A highlight of the event was the sharing of best practices by the Local Government Unit of Ambaguio, the North Luzon winner of the Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC). The LGU presented its award-winning initiative, the Ambaguio Skyport, showcasing innovative tourism development strategies.

Assistant Regional Director Lelia Blancaflor also provided an overview of the Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP), emphasizing its role in improving accessibility to key destinations. Meanwhile, Engineer Kristian David Tomaneng from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 2 shared updates on the status of TRIP projects in the region. Additionally, Tourism Operations Officer Kristine Andres-Wandagan presented key updates on the accreditation of tourism enterprises.

In his keynote message, Regional Director Troy Alexander Miano emphasized the crucial role of LGUs in driving tourism development, highlighting that these initiatives are part of the tourism transformation agenda under the leadership of Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco. He reiterated that the orientation serves as a strategic platform to harmonize efforts, strengthen partnerships, and sustain the momentum of tourism growth in Cagayan Valley, in line with the national government’s vision of making tourism a driver of economic and community development.

A total of 175 participants, comprising Provincial, City, and Municipal Tourism Officers, as well as Planning and Development Officers, attended the event. Their active participation reaffirmed the collective commitment to fostering a resilient and thriving tourism industry in Region 2.

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