MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism commended lawmakers’ proposal to include the agency on the Protected Area Management Board of the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument.
Bohol Reps. Edgar Chatto, Maria Vanessa Aumentado and Kristine Alexie Tutor and Palawan Rep. Jose Alvarez filed the bill. The protected area – dome-shaped limestone formations covered with grass that turn brown during summer – scattered in the towns of Carmen, Batuan and Sagbayan was declared a National Geological Monument in 1988.“The DOT fully supports this legislative effort and looks forward to collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the proposed amendments.
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