By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff reporter
Bangui, Ilocos Norte—Another tourism paradise in this northern Luzon
gateway beckons as a cascading falls surrounded by rich flora and fauna is now
being frequented by tourists.
Located at the mountainous
part of Brgy. Lanai here, Bangui’s new mayor, Dr. Diosdado Garvida, sees this
as another chance to promote his town as a “tourist paradise”.
Bangui is now famous for
hosting the first windmill farm in Southeast Asia. Aside from producing
eco-friendly and sustainable energy that provides equal to about 40 percent of
Ilocos Norte’s energy consumption, the 50-meter-tall windmills also attract
foreign and domestic visitors to drop by and be mesmerized by the giant “electric
fans” of the north which is perfect for photo shoots and film productions.
Abang Falls, located in the
south western region of Brgy. Lanao, features a veil-like water cascading down
through boulders and stones ideal for thrill-seeking adventurers and nature lovers.
Also, the majestic falls serves as sanctuary for wild and indigenous plant
species like wild ferns and a variety of air plants.
In support of the tourism
development master plan of Ilocos Norte, local officials of Bangui town have
sought the assistance of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to
declare the site as an eco-tourism park.
According to Bangui vice
mayor Fidel Cimatu, a resolution requesting the DENR to declare Abang falls as
an eco-park and institute several measures to protect and nurture the area for
sustainable development is in the works.
To date, hundreds of local,
domestic and foreign tourists are visiting Abang falls since the onset of the
rainy season.
Tree planting activities are
also being conducted in the area to ensure steady water supply at the falls
which usually runs out of water during summer.
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