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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider National devider Camille Villar cites tourism potential of Benguet, CAR

Camille Villar cites tourism potential of Benguet, CAR

Published Apr 25, 2025 02:54 am

At A Glance

  • Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar sees Benguet as a potential crown jewel of tourism in the Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR).

received_1234654558073940.jpegLas Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar (Rep. Villar’s office)

Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar sees Benguet as a potential crown jewel of tourism in the Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR).

As such, Villar vowed to push more projects that will further promote the province and the rest of the region as a major travel destination in the country.

Speaking at the 113th Founding Anniversary of Itogon on Thursday, April 24, Villar expressed her admiration to its people, its rich history, and natural resources.

“Kaisa niyo ako sa mga hangarin niyo para sa rehiyon ng CAR. Ako po ang magiging boses ninyo sa senado para magtuloy-tuloy nag mga proyektong magpapaunlad hindi lamang dito sa inyong bayan kungdi para sa ating buong bansa,” Villar said.

(I stand united with you in your aspirations for the CAR. I will be your voice in the Senate to continue the projects that will not only bring progress to your community but also to our entire nation.)

She committed to continue projects that will promote progress in the region, and noted how the completion of Labey-Lacamen Road Project in Tublay, Benguet and the Baguio-La Trinidad-Itogon-Sablay-Tuba-Tublay (BLISTT) Outer Ring Circumferential Road eased the travel time between the northern areas of the Cordilleras to the Cagayan Valley Region.

Such roads make travelling from Cagayan Valley to Benguet more accessible, especially to local tourists who want to experience the beauty of the Atok Flower Gardens, Sagada Caves, La Trinidad Strawberry Farms, among other tourist attractions.

Mt. Pulag--the third highest mountain in the Philippines--sits on the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya.

Villar, a House deputy speaker, also cited the bypass road connecting Kennon and Loakan Airport--dubbed as “Great Wall of Baguio City”--which provided easier access to major areas in the region.

She also vowed to continue projects spearheaded by her mother, Senator Cynthia Villar, such as the grants for the construction of composting facilities in the eight of the 13 municipalities in the province.

During her visit, Villar also met with Gov Melchor Diclas, Vice Governor Rose Fongwan, Rep. Eric Yap, Buguias Mayor Dione Baucas, Kapangan Mayor Mayo Islay, Tuba Mayor Clarita Salongan, Atok Mayor Franklin Smith, Tublay Mayor Totoy Cosalan, Bakun Mayor Bill Raymundo, La Trinidad Mayor Roderick Awingan, Itogon Mayor Bernard Waclin, Kabayan Mayor Rex Aquisan, Kibungan Mayor Ed Nitron, and Sablan Mayor Alfredo Dacumos at La Trinidad, Benguet.

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