CEBU CITY – The provincial government here has taken over the operations of the two famous tourist destinations in Badian town – the world-renowned Kawasan Falls where canyoneering is a major attraction, and the Lambug Beach which is known as Cebu’s paradise.
Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said the provincial government will place
safety measures in Kawasan Falls where an abandoned hydropower plant and
structures damaged by Typhoon Odette posed danger to visitors who wanted to
take a dip in the area’s cool water.
“I don’t want a black mark on Cebu tourism, particularly Kawasan
Falls which is recognized as one of the most beautiful falls in the world,”
Garcia said in justifying taking over the tourist destination.
The governor said canyoneering activities in Alegria town are
temporarily suspended but may continue with caution on the Badian side.
Canyoneering is one of the spectacular attractions in the two
neighboring towns. Kawasan Falls is shared by the two municipalities but most
of the area falls within Barangay Matutinao in Badian near the border of
Alegria.
Garcia also announced taking over the operations of Lambug Beach in
order to implement the demolition of an unused concrete port whose structure
affected the natural distribution of the sand towards the beachfront.
“Right beside the port there continues to be scouring of the sand
because of this port which is abandoned. So we already sent equipment there to
clear it and take it out,” she said.
Garcia said she is also imposing the legal easement on the beach
while helping existing resort operators get access to financial assistance
through the Sugbo Negosyo and Enhanced Countryside Development program.
Unlike in Kawasan Falls where visit is still prohibited for safety,
Garcia said Lambug Beach is open to the public. (John Rey Saavedra)
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