Be nice to our guests, Tanco appeals to natives as Capiz hosts One Visayas
ROXAS CITY – The countdown practically begins as Capiz with this city – dubbed the Seafood Capital of the Philippines — as venue, hosts the second “One Visayas, One People, One Destiny,” an exhibit scheduled March 11-14 that will showcase Visayas culture, arts, heritage, products and festivals.
Capiz Gov. Victor Tanco Sr., who’s on top of the celebration together with the “One Visayas” Technical Working Group handed by Western Visayas Regional Director Edwin Trompeta, appealed to Capizeños to “be nice to our guests” during the duration of the four-day affair.
There is no better way to promote Capiz than we, the people, showing kindness and goodwill to our visitors, the governor stressed during a recent press conference here.
“One Visayas” is the brainchild of the three Regional Development Councils of Region VI, VII and VIII aimed at acknowledging and highlighting the special cultural bond that binds the three islands despite being separated by waters.
Trompeta expresses optimism that Capiz can replicate the success of the first One Visayas which was hosted by Cebu last year.
Capiz will be laying the red carpet to some 2,000 delegates and guest expected to flock here for the One Visayas celebration, according to Capiz Provincial Tourism Officer Alphonsus “Al” Tesoro.
Through Tesoro’s efforts, Capiz has become the venue of a number of tourism activities, the biggest of which was the Dungog: Indigenous Peoples Festival, which drew national and international participants and guests and gave the Capiz publicity mileage here and abroad.
Tourism activities have been mounted by the Capiz Provincial Government practically without letup since the Tanco administration came into being.
Sixteen provinces in the Visayas have been invited to participate in the affair. Trompeta said tourism knows no boundaries and it opens up a lot of opportunities for our people.
Most of the popular destinations and resorts in the country can also be found in the Visayas, Trompeta said.
Regarding the expenses that may be incurred in the holding of the celebration, Trompeta said they always look at the expenses as an investment, the effects of which can be felt on a long-term basis.
