TIEZA opens office in San Vicente tourism zone as PAL launches flights from Clark

THE TOURISM Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority inaugurated on Oct. 28 the TIEZA Tourism Enterprise Zone (TEZ) Office and Tourist Information Center in, San Vicente, Palawan. On the same day, Philippine Airlines launched its flights between the town and Clark International Airport in the Luzon mainland. San Vicente, most known for its more than 14-kilometer stretch of white sand beach, has been designated as an “eco-town” and one of the Flagship Tourism Enterprise Zones in the country, where investors can avail of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives. The TEZ Office will serve as a link between and among the municipal government, the Department of Tourism, property owners and operators of private enterprises, and other stakeholders. The TIC, meanwhile, will be the first stop for tourists and visitors. The other flagship TEZs are Panglao Bay Premiere in Bohol, Mt. Samat Shrine of Valor in Bataan, Rizal Park Complex in Manila, and Bucas Grande in Surigao del Norte.