Bracing for the holiday season
Photograph courtesy of tripzilla.com Duguisit Beach – also known as “Rocky Paradise” – is one of Baler’s most popular beaches.
With the easing of alert level restrictions in the country, tourism is now playing a vital role of revitalizing the economy as the Philippines is bracing for the influx of tourists and balikbayans alike for the coming holiday season.
For the provincial government of Aurora, one of its strengths in keeping its economy alive is in the tourism sector, and the municipality of Baler – with its vast forest areas and beautiful beaches – is one of its main sources.
Recently, the municipal tourism office of Baler has expressed its readiness for the influx of tourists.
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF MANILAANDMORE<br />The towering Balete Tree at the famous Balete Park continues to attract visitors.
According to Baler municipal tourism office chief Riza del Rosario, they are already expecting local and foreign tourists to flock to this capital town of Aurora to spend their Yuletide holidays.
Del Rosario said in coordination with the Philippine National Police, they would implement a comprehensive plan for peace and order this coming holiday to ensure the safety of the people.
She added that security would be heightened in public transport terminals, churches, tourist spots such as the Quezon Memorial, San Doña Aurora house, Ermita Hill, Museo de Baler, Sabang eco-tourism area, and other crowded places.
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF AURORA GOV<br />The church of Baler looks very simple but is actually rich with history and has undergone reconstructions, and the most recent renovation happened in 1939.