What began as casual strolls along a beachfront, picking up litter as the women exchanged stories, has now become a recognized model of sustainable tourism
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Lakbayon, a Hiligaynon term for “steps,” is a project with the tagline “Women’s steps towards sustainability.” It involves daily beach clean-ups by a group of Sipalay women, regardless of age or status, who stroll along beach in the city proper while bonding, exchanging stories, or even gossiping. Montilla’s sister, Sipalay Mayor Gina Lizares, said the project has three main objectives: eliminate coastal waste, reduce pollution, and boostRecognizing the project’s environmental and tourism value, the Sipalay City Council for Women also stepped in to support the program.
Aside from winning the award for Best Sustainable Tourism Practice in Koronadal on Thursday, the Sipalay City government wasin two other categories: Best Tourism-oriented Local Government Unit and Best Tourism Month celebration for its 17th Sipalay City Tourism Month Celebration.
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