The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is strengthening its science tourism initiative in Leyte province by showcasing local science and technology-themed tourist destinations.<\/p>\n
DOST Eastern Visayas Regional Director Ernesto Granada said Wednesday it has turned over PHP175,000 funds to the Department of Tourism (DOT) to create a science tourism network in the province.<\/p>\n
The DOT, for its part, has set aside a PHP106,500 for the same initiative.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe project is intended to create a niche for the Science Tourism Industry and boost its presence for wider appreciation of local science and technology-themed tourist destinations,\u201d Granada said in an interview Wednesday.<\/p>\n
From September to October, DOT will conduct workshops on developing tourism products or packages and conceptualize a tour program that will feature science and technology-themed tourist destinations and facilities in Leyte.<\/p>\n
These destinations include the Science Centrum which features science and technology interactive exhibits; the state-of-the-art DNA Molecular Laboratory at the Philippine Science High School \u2013 Eastern Visayas Campus; the Doppler radar station, and outstanding Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program-funded projects.<\/p>\n
Also included as potential tourism sites are the coffee processing facility in Tongonan, Ormoc City; the Baybay Sweet Potato Ice Cream facility in Baybay City, and the Eastern Visayas Food Innovation Center in Tacloban City.<\/p>\n
DOT regional chief tourism operations officer Catherina Aposto said in a separate interview that visiting these sites will allow tourists to experience science, technology and innovation through visual and experiential learning. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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