By BEVERLY C. PAOYON
ALABEL, Sarangani (April 10, 2014) - Installation of streetlights along the road from poblacion Glan to Gumasa is underway.
This means the summer getaway in this part of Southern Mindanao will have a well-lit road during Sarangani Bay Festival on May 16-17.
The project will light up approximately four kilometers towards the SarBay site.
The provincial engineering office reported the installation of 52 units of streetlights has started to ensure the road is lighted before the biggest beach party by the bay happens.
The provincial government has earmarked P0.5 million to fund this project while the local government of Glan would counterpart to shoulder the electricity cost.
A ceremonial switch-on will be staged during SarBay, according to Region 12 Tourism Council chair Michelle Solon.
Solon is currently working with the provincial tourism office for SarBay where scores of innovations were planned to be introduced this time.
Gumasa, as a destination, has seen a growing tourism industry in Glan. Provincial tourism officer Larry Asparin pointed out Gumasa resorts have been drawing both local and foreign tourists.
With the increasing tourist arrival every year, Asparin said "this is an indication that we have to prepare the area for the tourists to feel comfortable and safe."
Gumasa caters to many Department of Tourism-accredited resorts along the seven-kilometer stretch of powdery white sand shores. Native cottages and thatched nipa huts are lined along the beach for shelter to enjoy the view of Sarangani Bay. (Beverly C. Paoyon/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
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