Mayor glad
said it has no plans to build a development in the popular tourist town in
, who earlier confirmed to reports that there had been talk of acquisition and development in the town, acknowledged
Reports earlier claimed the real estate company would develop a 20-hectare private property in Batalaw "for rest and recreation purposes," which Ayala Landpromptly denied. "We are grateful that
The mayor reiterated its commitment to preserve the traditions of the town and fight for the communal and ancestral lands that is Sagada, also a known tourist destination in the Cordillera region. "Sagada belongs to the world and to all who appreciate what is beautiful,"the mayor said.
"We are just stewards to God's creation and everybody is welcome to enjoy the place but care for it while you are here like it is your own. And when you leave, remember that you are leaving this beautiful place to your children and to generations behind,"he concluded.
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