BONTOC Mountain Province – Bontoc is one of three municipalities in Mountain Province awarded for its remarkable contribution to the promotion of cultural tourism.
The Department of Tourism Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR) conferred to municipal government a Plaque of Recognition for its outstanding contribution to the promotion of cultural tourism through the continuous celebration of the Am-among Festival every September.
Tourism Operations Officer Caren Guinayen received the award during the Regional Tourism Summit on May 25, 2023, held at the Baguio Country Club Convention Hall, Baguio City.
The Plaque of Recognition was turned over by the staff from the Municipal Tourism Office to Mayor Jerome “Chagsen” Tudlong, Jr., during the Monday Flag Raising on May 29, 2023.
Mayor Tudlong expressed his gratitude to the DOT-CAR for recognizing the efforts on tourism concerns done by the municipality.
Moreover, Mountain Province received the same Plaque of Recognition for hosting the Lang-ay Festival being held annually in April.
Also recognized were the municipalities of Bauko and Sagada for their Begnas di Bauko Festival and Etag Festival, respectively. By Kayna Casey Shalou Ubongen
