HB 8568: An Act Declaring the Bakhawan Eco-Park, Located in Barangay New Buswang, Municipality of Kalibo, Province of Aklan, as an Ecotourism Zone

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The bill would officially name the Bakhawan Eco‑Park in Kalibo as a community‑run ecotourism area, with the tourism department helping to develop it, protect its mangroves, create local jobs, and share tourism profits fairly.

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HB 8568

An Act Declaring the Bakhawan Eco-Park, Located in Barangay New Buswang, Municipality of Kalibo, Province of Aklan, as an Ecotourism Zone

Authors · 38 Representatives

In plain language

Authors · 38 Representatives

Official sources

An Act Declaring the Bakhawan Eco-Park, Located in Barangay New Buswang, Municipality of Kalibo, Province of Aklan, as an Ecotourism Zone

Authors · 38 Representatives

In plain language

Authors · 38 Representatives

Official sources

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