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Laoag City all set for Holy Week tourist influx

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By Dominic B. dela Cruz
Staff reporter

Laoag City—Mayor Chevylle V. Fariñas said the city government is ready for the expected arrival of foreign and domestic tourists for the Holy Week.

She said they have prioritized the security of tourists.

She also called on resort and other tourism spot owners to give the best possible services in order to entice tourists to return.

The mayor also requested hotels to inform them if they have “very important persons” (VIPs) as guests so they could provide security.

The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) is now also prepared for any emergencies, especially in the city’s beaches.

Ms. Fariñas also reiterated the city government requirement for all beach and river resorts as well as hotels with swimming pools to have their own lifeguards and vests for guests. Those found to have violated this will be penalized, she stressed.

CDRRMC head Dr. Melvin Manuel confirmed their preparedness for the Holy Week.

He said a team will be detailed along the Calayab beach for the whole Holy Week duration. He added that two boats have been put on standby there.

Dr. Manuel also disclosed that they have also coordinated with the Dept. of Public Safety (DPS) paramedic team for emergency situations.

DPS head Marlon Inocencio, for his part, said his team will also be scattered in beaches and strategic places with their ambulances.

The city’s police, headed by P/Supt. Jeffrey Gorospe, meanwhile, said he already met with force multipliers including barangay tanods and has deputized private citizens to help them with tourists’ needs. He said he also gathered feedbacks from them for all of them to prepare better.

Mr. Gorospe also said that they will help the city government to man tourist assistance centers in strategic places where people could drop by for assistance and other services.


He likewise reminded the public to help, cooperate and report immediately to the nearest police assistance centers or police carts in case they observe very suspicious people because they might be planning illegal activities.
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