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BOAC, Marinduque (PIA) -- The tourism industry in Marinduque received a fresh boost following the arrival of the expedition cruise ship Coral Geographer at the Port of Cawit, which brought 82 Australian tourists to the province, December 18. The tourists visited the towns of Boac and Mogpog, marking the return of foreign cruise passengers to the island province. The group was formally welcomed by Marinduque Provincial Tourism Officer Jose Rino Labay, representing Governor Melecio Go, along with Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) manager Sherwin Reyes and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station Commander, Lt. Cmdr. Sean Jayner Cabral, who ensured the orderly docking of the vessel and the safety of the visitors. Labay said the visit aimed to allow tourists to experience Marinduques rich traditions and culture, as well as the daily life of its people and the warm hospitality of local communities. The visitors were treated to a traditional Putong dance performance, where they witnessed the participation of local youth who have inherited the cultural practice from their parents and ancestors. As part of their itinerary, the tourists visited the Boac Cathedral, Marinduque National Heritage Museum, Boac Plaza, the Marinduque Provincial Capitol in Boac, and a Moriones mask-making workshop in Mogpog. This is a big advantage for our province because it helps strengthen tourism and supports local traders by increasing their income, especially during the Christmas season, Labay said. After completing their Marinduque tour, the cruise ship sailed on to Manila. Meanwhile, a second group of more than a hundred Australian tourists aboard the same vessel also arrived on Dec. 21 for their visit to the same destinations in the province. (DN/AS/JBG/PIA MIMAROPA-Marinduque)
