Barangay Pinalangga - From marginal fishermen to career officers, from businessmen to politicians, these people together witnessed the unfolding history of the Marabut Tourism Program last December 14, 2010 at the roadside of the mangrove area of Barangay Pinalangga.
Rev. Fr. Rolando E. Vivas celebrated the holy mass prior to the launching with his homily centered on the cycle of life in the mangrove area, that man has its share to preserved the life that breathe through it. The mass was celebrated on location at the mangrove area.
Municipal Tourism Council Chairman, Rogelio P. Grefiel, Jr. in his presentation of the Tourism Program reiterated the role of communication through virtual marketing as the vehicle for economic development.
Mr. Jude Acidre, the Samar Provincial Chairman of the An Waray Party List graced the event with the inspiring message of Congressman Neil Benedict Montejo on its support toward the development of the tourism program in the municipality. Regional Director Cynthia R. Nierras of the Department of Trade and Industry offered its department's limitless support to the program and committed for the development of the tourism products of the municipality. On the other hand, Supervising Tourism Operation's Officer of the Department of Tourism, Ms. Ma. Trinidad C. Dacuycuy disclosed that the Municipality of Marabut is part of the Leyte-Samar Interface that has its common portfolio for promotion and for tour.
Right after the launching program, simultaneous mangrove planting and coastal clean-up followed after which a tour to the vital tourism sites was undertaken under the guidance of the student tour guides of the Marabut National High School.
Police estimated the crowd to be nearly 500 people mostly coming from the marginal fishermen sector and 30 of them vigorously paddled almost eight nautical miles just to witness the event.
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