The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bauang, under the leadership of Municipal Mayor Eulogio CLarence Martin P. De Guzman III, welcomes Deputy Director General for Special Concerns (DDG, SC) Felizardo R. Colambo, of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Philippines, in his visit to Bauang Bakawan Eco-Tourism Park located at Sitio Puraw Kadaratan, Barangay Parian Oeste on February 12, 2025. DDG Colambo developed an interest in visiting Bauang Bakawan when he heard about the nationally recognized site from Hon. Rich Carlo A. Barnachea, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation President of Bauang, during the Youth Convention held in Baguio City last year.

He wishes to invite other TESDA regional directors, line agencies, and youth participants to the Youth Convention to highlight the importance of community involvement and engagement in local government projects. He also suggests adding some additional features to the Bauang Bakawan, such as accommodation, food stalls, floating restaurants, and other activities that Bauang can offer to tourists.

Meanwhile, Regional Director Joel M. Pilotin and other Provincial Directors from Region I accompanied DDG Colambo on the said visit to #BauangBakawan. PD James F. Ferrer of Pangasinan, PD Larry F. Dizon, Sr. of Ilocos Sur, PD Socorro F. Galanto of Ilocos Norte, Acting-PD Cresencia B. Boac of La Union, and staff from the Tourism Office and Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) assisted the group during their visit.

Written and Photographed by: Diana Gapasin (Municipal Information and Tourism Office (MITO)