JAPANESE INVESTORS are interested in developing an eco- and agri-tourism project at the Lanao Lake in Daanbantayan, Cebu, according to Mayor Vicente A. Loot. “They are interested in the development of the 16-hectare Lanao Lake into an eco- and agri-tourism destination. They’re sold out to our idea of desilting the lake and constructing a theme park and water sports at the center of the lake as we have proposed,” Mr. Loot said. The lake project is one of several proposals pitched by the local government to the Japanese investors during a recent visit. The mayor said the other items in their investment portfolio include a roll on-roll off port, breakwater and economic zone at the Poblacion, Malapascua Tourism Center, and adventure and water sports facilities in Logon. “They are also interested in the construction of breakwater and boardwalk at the back of the municipal hall traversing the old fish port towards Malocbaloc area. Then they will reclaim the eight-hectare area,” Mr. Loot said, adding that the group from Japan are scheduled for another visit to discuss details of the projects. “My vision and thrust now is focused in exploring the tourism potentials of Daanbantayan,” he said, noting that in the first six months of this year, the local government earned P5 million in dive fees alone, the same amount earned for the full year 2015. Malapascua is a popular dive site for its thresher sharks and manta rays. — The Freeman

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