The Philippines' Protected Areas record 2,176,659 visits in 2022, almost thrice the 731,518 visits in 2020.
ANTIQUE, Philippines – Just four hours away from the white sands of Boracay island, a 6,778.44-hectare natural park’s unique flora and fauna attract thousands of visitors, providing an economic boost for the Sibalom town.
ALL SHAPES AND SIZES. This gorgeously-textured stone melted and cooled millions of years ago. The Sibalom River features stones and minerals geology enthusiasts will find interesting. SWALLOW CITY. Tens of thousands of Barn Swallows have been roosting in the town of San Jose, the jumpoff point for the Rainbow River and Sibalom Natural Park, since October of 2022. Migratory birds, they are attracted by the town’s insects, which in turn are attracted by the area’s bright lights. Tourism numbers in Sibalom park have bounced back after the COVID-19 pandemic to 11,080 in 2022 from just 6,296 visitors in 2020.
“We’re happy to see eco-tourists returning to our Protected Areas,” said DENR Biodiversity Management Bureau Director In concurrent capacity as Assistant Secretary for Policy, Planning and Foreign-Assisted and Special Projects Marcial Amaro, Jr.
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