Resolution proposed
on resorts operation

A resolution involving resorts in Bacolod City is being sponsored by Councilor Em Ang.

The resolution calls for the strict observance of the general rules on the operation and management of resorts, hotels, tourists inns, motels, apartels, pensions houses and other accommodation establishments, specifically pertaining to lifeguard and security, medical services and precautionary measures.

It cited the “Rules and Regulations to Govern the Accreditation of Hotels, Tourist Inns, Motels, Apartels, Resorts, Pension Houses and other accommodation establishments” promulgated by the Department of Tourism.

It said many tourists and local residents flock to resorts and other recreational establishments, especially during the summer season.

In order to immediately attend to major and minor accidents which may occur within the premises of a resort, medical services and medicines should be made available, it said.

Efficient management and operation must be observed by resorts and other recreational establishments in Bacolod City to ensure the welfare of tourists and local residents and to make Bacolod City a tourist-friendly tourist destination, the resolution added.*CGS

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Cultural mapping workshop on

The Negros Occidental Tourism Center, National Commission for Culture and the Arts Committee on Museums, and the West Visayas Museum Association Inc., are holding a three-day cultural mapping workshop at the Marañon Hall, NOBC Hostel, in Bacolod City, a press release from the Capitol said.

About 40 museum curators in Western Visayas and tourism officers of the towns and cities of Negros Occidental, are participating in the workshop that started yesterday.

Resource speakers are Ambrosio “Bambi” Borromeo, of the Alliance of Guides of Negros and a retired PR practitioner; Lutgardo Labad of the province of Bohol; and Ruel Rigor of Cebu. Rigor said cultural mapping is for community development and empowers the people within the community, the press release also said.

The activity aims to help local government units assess their assets in the preparation and development of tourism and cultural plans, the press release added.*

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Clean-up drive
conducted in Bago

A clean-up drive and climate change symposium was held in Bago City recently with 517 third year students of the Ramon Torres National High School main participating, a press release from the school said.

The clean-up covered General Luna and Araneta Streets, all the way to the Manuel Y. Torres Memorial Coliseum and Cultural Center. The students collected 33 sacks of garbage.

Before the symposium, a program was held where Tricia Matti, city administrator- designate, discussed the vulnerabilities of Negros island to climate change, the press release also said.

Vicente Mesias of the Environment and Natural Resources Office in Bago, spoke on climate change and the role of students, the press release added.*

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