Ilocos Norte launches Phase II of “Ridge and Reef”

From L-R: DOT Region 1 Director Joseph Francisco R. Ortega,
Ms. Arlene Magalong, wife of Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong,
 Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat,
Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc,
Councilor Elaine Sembrano and Councilor Lilia Farinas of Baguio city,
together with Provincial tourism officers of Region 1[back row] 
during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Ridge and Reef
Travel Corridor Mini Travel Fair held yesterday (October 20)
at the Robinsons Place in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte.

Ilocos Norte officially launched Phase II of reopening for tourism within the “Ridge and Reef Travel Corridor” yesterday, at the Robinsons Place Ilocos, San Nicolas.

Phase II of the “Ridge and Reef” is the amplified inter-regional travel bubble that includes other provinces and regions in Luzon as tourist generating areas.

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, who arrived earlier in the province, will grace the formal launching ceremony, along with DOT Region 1 Director Mr. Joseph Francisco Ortega at Sitio Remedios, Currimao. Among other guests, DOT officials have witnessed “Biag ni Lam-ang” and “Fiesta Empanada” cultural performances as one of the highlights of the launch.