Pampanga Bay: potential Ecotourism spot
MASANTOL — A development plan for the Pampanga Bay was revealed on Thursday by the Advocacy for the Development of Central Luzon (ADCL) in close coordination with the local governments of Minalin, Macabebe and this town, which is aimed to develop the area as an eco- tourism destination and marine life center.
The Pampanga Bay runs along the municipalities of Sasmuan, Macabebe and Masantol while both the Pampanga River and Guagua-Pasac River end at the Pampanga Bay.
Also, the group is urging for the protection of the Pampanga Bay’s mangroves, saying they are a natural attraction for nature-lovers and serve as a sanctuary of marine life including crabs, shrimps, fish and birds.
Mangroves are also crucial to marine life for they serve as breeding ground for fish, shrimps, crabs and more. They are also a natural habitat for various birds and help protect our shorelines from heavy winds, erosion and strong tides.
“The Pampanga Bay mangroves will serve as our rallying point to promote the area as a tourist destination and eventually as a center for marine trade,” the group said.
“But before we could even promote Pampanga Bay as an eco-tourism spot, it is crucial to first assess what must be done with the remaining mangroves and how to clean the Pampanga waters,” they added.
The cleanup of solid wastes from the open sea and those dumped by local residents along the Pampanga Delta Protective Dike is the huge challenge.
ADCL’s proposed development plan is divided into two phases — phase 1 deals with cleaning and re-greening, mangrove protection and propagation and eco-tourism development while phase 2 deals with the marine produce center.
Pampanga fourth district Board Members Ricardo Yabut and Nelson Calara and Minalin Vice Mayor Edgardo Yambao expressed full support after they reminisced the time that mangroves and marine life were abundant in the area.
In the end, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) lauded ADCL for its efforts in regaining the past glory of Pampanga.
DENR officials explained the importance of mangroves in the ecosystem, their cause of death, and pollution.
“Solid waste management is only one of the factors in killing the mangroves. The local government units (LGUs) have a bigger role in addressing the solid waste management problem,” they said.
“Advocacy is very important. This would be the role of ADCL. If we can educate all stakeholders, we can help educate others,” they added.
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@sisigman ..yah …
@sisigman ..yah nice one…hope mag ka video itang latest…maragul na la kaya detang mangroves…
super nice… …
super nice…babalik ako dyan…ehehe khit sugat sugat paa masaya parin…hi diegs?..musta na?
atin pamong piris,. …
atin pamong piris,… nice video,. eke balu yan,. hehe
salamat po …
salamat po maintriga ku rin king videi yu at sana minsan aexplore ke rin more power po
wa. check out your …
wa. check out your map. ati yu king balen ning Macabebe, sumangid ning Manila Bay.
atin ya pu bang …
atin ya pu bang dagat ing pampanga salamat po
Ing pinakamasanting …
Ing pinakamasanting siguru nung ilaco dano reng illegal fishfond qng bukana ning Ilog banketa ali tana lalbog. Uli na ning albog (flood), dacal a masisirang productong agricultura. Whereas, nung ala nang albog, deng ortelano makabili lang pale or pananam makataduang beses quilub na ning pabanua. Calling the attention of the office of the President – GMA.. Nakita ko po ang mga daan at tulay na inyong pinagawa at ang bayan namin ay beneficiary ng inyong biyaya – Tulay at daan. salamat po.
nokarin ya po yan.. …
nokarin ya po yan..apin ba bukana na pampanga river
Hi sisigman, …
Hi sisigman, talagang makunswelu ku karing ppost mung video,oyan ing buri kung gawan sana
mu pin ..dala na ning malaut ku pinas at ena makaintinding masyado king filming eku agawa ..
how i wish a meet da ka minsan..alwa la ding kekang video ating lang cultural at social relevance ,,,e mu kabolangan,,,,bilib ku keka abe
ngeni ku abalu na …
ngeni ku abalu na ating pampanga bay….!!!
The DENR in the …
The DENR in the Philippines is a corrupt and stupidly run organisation, more interested in lining its officials pockets than helping the environment. Did you know they are one of the largest smugglars of illegally cut wood in the country ! So much for the Environment.
WOW! Good Video pu. …
WOW! Good Video pu. Sana magpost ka pang dakal\ para ma update kaming ati abroad.
Angie
Carin pung …
Carin pung mika-access qng you tube, why not take a photo of the Pampanga River. Qng historia meangu ya ing laguiung Pampanga qng Pampanga River.
wow santing pala …
wow santing pala masantol…bisa ku tuloy munta..me inggit ku kang diego..-kews
sana mag succeed ya …
sana mag succeed ya iting proyektu… pati itang pamagbalik ning trade bet manila bay ay pampanga bay