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Dumangas sets tourism plans

By Pepin

The local government of Dumangas, Iloilo is eyeing for more progress in the coming years, one of which is to develop a part of their coastline and line it with restaurants and other tourist-friendly amenities.

“There are restaurants here before, but because many people usually come and eat here, the local government decided to expand the place,” a local vendor said. Dumangas is well-known for their mouth-watering oysters and other fresh-water catch.

The initial plans of the government include transferring the infrastructures that line the shoreline to the other part of the road so as not to destroy the mangroves that are flourishing on site, as well as to prevent local restaurant owners from dumping their rubbish and wastewater on the sea. 

It will be more of an advantage for the town if these development plans will push through, since tourist will not only enjoy the local food, but also a comfortable and clean place to relax and unwind.