To foster economic development in Basilan province, a lawmaker from Mindanao has filed a so-called livelihood bill, declaring Malamawi Island in the City of Isabela, Province of Basilan, an ecotourism zone.
Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman filed House Bill 6293 that seeks to declare the island in the volatile south an ecotourism zone and mandates the Department of Tourism to develop the island as a tourism destination.According to the measure, Malamawi is a small island in Basilan with a long stretch of white sandy beach on its northern coast. Because of its crystal blue water, refined white sand, and breathtaking scenery, Malamawi Island has become a popular tourist attraction.
“The Malamawi Island, in the City of Isabela, Province of Basilan is hereby declared an ecotourism zone. Its development shall be prioritized by the DOT, subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of ecotourism zones,” HB 6293 mandates. Any tourism development plan of the DOT should be consulted with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources so that any activities and development to be carried out in the area should conform to the concept of ecotourism.
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