Laiya

Protecting the Beauty

As early as now, resort owners of Laiya have banded together to protect Laiya’s natural attractions. Recent efforts have put a stop to the blatant dumping of a piggery farm’s stinking waste in the river leading to the sea. They are also dissuading local residents from turning and trading charcoal out of the mangrove forests by employing them as guides or resort staff. They conduct periodic coastal cleanups and plan on banning the use of plastic bags in Laiya.

And to promote a better appreciation of Laiya’s natural wonders, they are in the process of mapping out bike and ecological trails. From the looks of it, Laiya is on the right track to sustainable tourism. Otherwise, a place like Laiya would be better off hidden forever.

Laiya

Photo and Article Source: Balikbayan Magazine