Mangrove Nature Park Launches in Consolacion

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Consolacion in northern Cebu has launched its Mangrove Nature Park in Barangay Tugbongan on Friday, January 10.

The Mangrove Park features a 1.5-hectare communal fish pond which features a 300-meter boardwalk.

It was known that there are 11 kinds of mangrove present in the park.

Consolacion Mayor Joannes “Joyjoy” Alegado spearheaded the launching along with Consolacion Vice Mayor Teresa “Nene” Alegado, municipal councilors including Hon. Victor Maglasang, Hon. Brando Cuizon, Hon. Ely Palang, Hon. Boy Tibon, Hon. Marilou Casul, Hon. Ben Ermac and SK Federation President Dondon Flores.

The Mangrove Nature Park will be managed and operated by the Tugbongan Brotherhood Fishermen Association (TUBFA), headed by Jaime Besabella.

Vice Mayor Alegado said that this will serve as a livelihood for the fishermen of Tugbongan which is also considered to be as a tourist attraction.

The vice mayor added that they will put up viewing decks for tourists to see and enjoy migratory birds in the area.

Meanwhile, Mayor Joannes Alegado revealed that the Municipality of Consolacion is always striving to improve its tourism aspect.

The mayor also said that some residents of Barangay Tugbongan underwent various food preparation and tourist guide seminars. (MLC)