SAN PEDRO CITY — The municipal government of Mabini, Batangas, has started collecting a P50 fee from tourists in the town known for its diving spot, Anilao, a village in the town. A statement, issued by Anilao Resort Owners Association, said the additional P50 environmental fee could lead to a decline in the number of tourists and divers going to Anilao. SharingA copy of the resolution enacted on July 16 showed that of the P50 environmental fee per tourist, P10 would go to the municipal agriculture or tourism office and printing of environmental fee tickets. Exempted from the environmental fee collection were residents of Mabini and Tingloy and children 6 years old and below. “What is the purpose of collecting an additional P50 tourist fee?” they said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 09, 2018 21:11 UTC