The Regional Development Council yesterday approved resolutions to boost tourism in Sipalay City and on a proposed port for Hinigaran town, Gov. Isidro Zayco said.

The Western Visayas RDC chaired by Antique Gov. Sally Perez met in Sipalay City on invitation of Mayor Soledad Montilla. Also present was Raul Banias, presidential assistant for Western Visayas, Zayco said.

Approved by the RDC was a resolution  asking the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to assist Sipalay  in identifying  potential tourism sports for its master development plan, he said.

A resolution asking the Department of Tourism to include Sipalay in its tourism promotion campaigns was also passed, the governor said.

The RDC Infrastructure Committee was  also directed to discuss with the Philippine Ports Authority  the proposed feasibility study for a port in  Barangay Tagda, Hinigaran for endorsement to  the National Economic and Development Authority, Zayco said.*CPG

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