Author: Martie Gonzales

On November 4, 2021, the Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office (PTCAO) conducted a meeting with Anda tourism stakeholders at 828 Gems Beach Resort, Tondol, Anda, Pangasinan.

Provincial Tourism Officer Maria Luisa Amor-Elduayan, alongside the PTCAO Technical Support Service Division staff, met with Tourism Officer Mr. Daryll Celeste and accommodation establishment owners in the area to gauge LGU tourism activity in light of fewer travel restrictions mandated by the provincial and national government. Alongside the general updating and monitoring of Anda’s application and use of the Tara Na Online Visitors’ Registration System (OVRS), Ms. Amor-Elduayan and Mr. Celeste held an open forum to address the concerns of the local tourism stakeholders. Issues on DOT accreditation application, implementation of environmental fees, rollout of vaccinations, water filter systems, and seagrass accumulation are some of the key concerns raised by the Accommodation Establishment Owners’ Association and subsequently addressed by Ms. Amor-Elduayan and Mr. Celeste.

As part of the activity, Ms. Amor-Elduayan, with the PTCAO Technical Support Service Division, inspected six accommodation establishments; namely, Pertible Beach Resort, Zhora’s Room Rental Food and Resort, Tondol White Beach Resort, S&C Resort and Villas, and Sarmiento Beach House.

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On October 19, 2021, Pangasinan Provincial Governor Amado I. Espino III, alongside Provincial Tourism Officer Maria Luisa Amor-Elduayan, awarded 19 local Tourism Officers with laptop computers at the Capitol Resort in Lingayen, Pangasinan.

Starting 8:30 AM, the program began with a brief introduction by Provincial Tourism Officer Malu Elduayan followed by a short speech by Gov. Espino III, encouraging the attendees to be patient as he assured everyone that the Provincial Government will continuously strive for a comprehensive solution to the problems brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The provision of laptop computers itself is part of the Pangasinan tourism recovery program as an assistance of the Provincial Government to LGUs for their partnership with the Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office in managing the Pangasinan Tara Na Online Visitors’ Registration System (OVRS).

Provincial Tourism Officer Malu Elduayan likewise took time to explain the future programs concerning the province’s tourism officers. Pangasinan Tourism Officers Association President Cromwell M. Hernandez also addressed the issues and concerns raised by his fellow tourism officers regarding routine meetings and workshops, as well as future projects by the association.

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