BONTOC, Mtn. Prov.– The road leading to the wonderful tourism sites of Mabarotbot Bubbling Mud, Smokey Hill, Makilo Sphinx, Little Chocolate Hills, Buringal Watefalls, etc. was proposed as tourism road.
The rehabilitation/construction of the Cassag-Bacarri-Camparadi-Cawayan-Buringal Proper-Sinamar Road leading to the tourism sites have dirt and dusty portions that will be improved if given the chance as per the assessment and validation of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Tourism (DOT).
According to Engr. Jonel Emingga of the Mountain Province Second District Engineering Office (MPSDEO) based in Natonin and the point person for tourism road convergence programs, the proposed project was duly endorsed to the authorities.
It was also learned that the supporting documents such as the local tourism statistics and certifications from the municipal mayor and stakeholders were furnished concerned offices.
The road length is 15 kilometers with the amount of P600M earmarked to finance the improvement and concreting of the proposed project.
Meanwhile, Flora Madanum, the Municipal Tourism Action Officer, intimated that they have exerted efforts to comply with the requirements for submission to concerned offices for the convergence project.
All stakeholders are praying that the proposed project will be approved in part or in whole..
The road will be a big help in the transportation of agricultural products. Paracelis is known for its plentiful production of rice, corn, and banana, among others.**Roger Sacyaten
