The Department of Tourism (DOT) 10 (Northern Mindanao) is positioning a positive outlook for Misamis Occidental following the launch of major tourism infrastructure in the province.

During the inauguration of a new recreational park on Tuesday, DOT-10 Director Marie Elaine Unchuan said the tourism development plan under Governor Henry Oaminal Sr. is grounded in communities where constituents can feel the results of a growing local economy.

“It is the outcome of a clear decision to move forward to invest with people and tourism to shape a better future for Misamis Occidental,” Unchuan said.

Unchuan noted that Oaminal’s deliberate and disciplined policies in tourism development not only benefit one sector but are built to create broad economic networks.

A key landmark in the province’s positioning as a world-class travel destination is the Asenso Misamis Occidental Recreation and Adventure Park (AMORAP), a multi-billion-peso project located along the shorelines of this municipality.

Promoted as the “Maldives in Mindanao,” the park’s inauguration was highlighted by its hosting of a major event for the Miss Universe Philippines pageant.

Oaminal, who serves as the chair of the Regional Development Council-10, said the AMORAP project is poised to serve as more than a physical development.

The governor emphasized that the facility acts as an indicator of hospitality, opportunity, livelihood, and pride of place for all Misamisnons.

“We want it to help strengthen tourism, create meaningful activity, and contribute to the growth and image of our province,” Oaminal said. (PNA)