Eco-Warriors in Aloguinsan

It is quite an education to experience how the locals in Aloguinsan work together for sustainable development and eco-tourism. The one-of-a-kind Bojo River Cruise has gained not only provincial, but also national and international acclaim.

Truly impressive to see their women, farmers, fishermen, artists, cooks-- all play an active part, not only in promoting the town, but more importantly, in preserving their natural environment and local culture. What's more, they take time educating guests as well, understanding that environmental preservation is not only the job of one group, but for everyone who dares to walk the earth.

Everyone here is a stakeholder. Such involvement is truly commendable and the only way, I believe, to achieve true progress. As tourists or travelers, let us give our wholehearted support for such model communities. They rely on us as well to sustain this project and their consequent livelihood.

They may not be able to guarantee 100% efficiency or convenience all the time -- after all, drinks and food for the day always depend on the sea and farm's produce that season (so don't go all feeling entitled when your favorite meal is not readily available), accommodations are limited, and roads are not always in the best condition. But then the natural payoffs are quite priceless - clean rivers, warm smiles, healthy farm-to-table food, fresh mountain/sea air, amazing greenery and so much more.

So let's go visit, immerse in the experience, and pass it on in the hope that this kind of development will catch on. We may not be able to ever win the bigger war in politics, but in our own way, we can choose to Be an Eco-Warrior and own it.

So let's go, travel and learn. Game?