SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go joined President Rodrigo Duterte and other key officials in inaugurating the Siargao Island Sports and Tourism Complex and other big-ticket projects in Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte over the weekend.
Citing Siargao Island’s reputation as one of the most famous tourist destinations in the country, Go said that the opening of the P630.2-million complex will greatly boost the island’s tourism sector and the country’s economic recovery.
Built in the town of Dapa, the complex can accommodate 1,632 persons in its first-class facilities and amenities. It can also hold various national and international sports and tourism events.
The 6.3-hectare complex, which was started in 2015, is also equipped with basketball, volleyball and badminton courts, a dormitory for student-athletes, rubberized athletic oval, soccer field, swimming pool, two-storey, six-classroom Siargao Sports High School and a convention center.
Go echoed President Duterte’s appeal to the local governments in Siargao Island to take care and preserve the natural beauty of the island to ensure that next generations of Filipinos will also get to enjoy it in the future.
Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, also said that the complex aims to inspire young athletes to hone their athletic talents and skills.
“I am happy with the opening of this Siargao Sports and Tourism Complex, this is one of the many projects of the Duterte Administration that are aimed to improve the economy and for nation building,” Go said. “This complex will also be a key for young Filipinos to showcase their skills in sports.”
As part of his pledge to continue the positive changes initiated by the Duterte Administration, Go said that the pursuing infrastructure development will boost the economic recovery of the country to eventually provide a comfortable and sustainable life for those in the countryside.
Besides the Siargao Island Sports and Tourism Complex, President Duterte also unveiled other projects under the Build, Build, Build program by the Department of Public Works and Highways, including the opening of Catangnan-Cabitoonan Three-Point Bridge System which has an overall budget of P434 million.
First District Representative Francisco Jose Matugas II, Governor Francisco Matugas, Dapa Mayor Elizabeth Matugas, Surigao City Mayor Ernesto Matugas Jr., Burgos Mayor Emmanuel Arcena, Claver Mayor Georgia Gokiangkee and Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar attended the event.