The Local Government of Roxas intends to open its tourism destinations to tourists and visitors starting October 2025.
Mayor Pedy Sabando has directed the Municipal Tourism Office, headed by Special Project Officer for Tourism Ronel Bernaldez, that starting October 2025, their town will start accepting tourists by offering tour packages to the beautiful spots.
Among the town’s attractions are the islands and sandbars found in Purao Island, Modessa Island Resort, Kabugan, Madlys Sandbar, Shell Island, Stanlake Island, and Johnson Island/Sandbar.
Sabando believed that by strengthening the town’s potentials in terms of tourism they can achieve what other municipalities in Palawan have.
LGU-Roxas said that it has already conducted site assessment in different potential tourism destinations in preparation for its opening.
“Patuloy na isinusulong ng Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Roxas ang mga programang magbubukas ng mas maraming kabuhayan at magpapaangat sa ekonomiya ng bayan. Isa sa mga ito ay ang pagsasagawa ng Seminar-Workshop on Integrated Assessment na layong makatulong at palakasin ang turismo ng Roxas sa makakalikasan, inklusibo, at pangmatagalang paraan,” LGU Roxas said in a statement.
Among the important concepts presented during the assessment includes environmental protection, community participation and strengthening local economy through responsible tourism. The initiative is part of the LGU’s efforts in pushing for sustainable tourism development in their municipality.