President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo formally launched the new roll-on/roll-off route linking Jagna-Bohol and Camiguin Island.
The opening of the new route that links the two island provinces—Bohol and Camiguin, stands to boost tourism in the islands known for their ecological-tourism destinations.
Through the Central Nautical Highway (CNH) ro-ro system, tourists visiting the eco-tourist spots in Bohol that include the world-famous Chocolate Hills and the powdery white beaches of Panglao Island and the Loboc river cruise plus the tarsiers, world’s smallest monkey in the municipality of Carmen, can island-jump to the volcanic island of rustic Camiguin.
The President also witnessed the awarding of the certificate of convenience to Asian Marine Shipping for its franchise to operate the Jagna-Mambajao ro-ro route.
The President arrived from Cebu City where the first day of the three-day Central Nautical Highway (CNH) RO-RO caravan had an overnight stop.
Enroute to Jagna Port, the President visited Tubigon port, one of the two ports in Bohol linked to the CNH.
The two ports in Bohol linked to the CNH underwent a P278 million rehabilitation in preparation to linking them to the Strong Republic Nautical Highway third major route—the CNH.
The improvements included the roro ramps, truck holding areas, lighting systems, widening, among others. (PIA/Bohol)
