KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Jan. 10 (PIA) — Once again, popular tourist destination Lake Holon in Tboli town, this province, is closed to local and foreign tourist.
The temporary closure of the Lake Holon, took effect last Saturday (January 7) and will be enforced until March 10, 2017.
This is the third time that the local government unit blocked entry to the area to allow the lake and its environment “to refresh.”
Tboli Mayor Dibu Tuan, In his memorandum to Municipal Tourism Officer Rodel Hilado dated January 3, ordered that while the lake is closed to visitors, the LGU will conduct training and refresher course for the frontline service providers, rehabilitate the facilities and conduct biodiversity assessment in the area.
Dubbed as the “The Crown Jewel of the South,” Lake Holon is the crater of Mt. Melibengoy (also known as Mt. Parker). It sits at 1,756 meters above sea level and recognized as the cleanest inland water in the country.
Lake Holon is popular to local and foreign adventure seekers who must endure 3 to 5 hours of trekking, depending on the pace, through trails that offer a firsthand experience with nature.
A tour to the place also offers visitors an encounter with the Tboli people and their culture.
Along with Lake Sebu, Tboli were recognized as among the Top 100 Sustainable Destinations in World in 2016 by the international environment advocacy group Green Destinations.
Other popular tourist spots in Tboli, including Hidak Falls, Bakngeb Cave and others remain open to public. (DEDoguiles-PIA 12)
