Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman said that the complaints of his province-mate, Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda regarding Mayon Volcano’s non-inclusion in the country’s newest tourism campaign is a mere political soundbite. | GabrielLaluINQ
Salceda aired his frustrations against DOT, saying that the agency has failed Albay residents who rely on tourism. He, however, told Frasco, who he considers as his ‘friend’, that the issue can be repaired.Salceda, in a short statement sent in by his staffer said that he only stood up for the province that he represents.
“The best argument against Rep. Salceda’s parochial view on the supposed low priority accorded to the Mayon Volcano is your resolve to address the lack of potable water supply to the Mayon Tourism Complex, including the newly renovated Mayon Skyline Hotel , which was funded upon my initiative,” Lagman said.Subscribe to our daily newsletter
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