May 28, 2024
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The Department of Tourism, in partnership with Thunderbird Resorts and the Provincial Government of La Union, held an Airport Immersion for a new batch of Regional Tour Guides in Region 1 at the Pre-Departure Area, San Fernando Airport on May 28, 2024. The delegation comprised of 30 trainees from Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, and Ilocos Norte.
The month-long training and workshop aimed to equip new tour guides to promote tourism in Region 1. As part of the program, PPMC provided an overview of Poro Point Freeport Zone tourism. At the same time, the PPMC Crash, Fire, and Rescue (CFR) Team and the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP AVSEC) discussed security measures. The said immersion was essential for familiarizing the trainees with airport operations and tour coordination.
The Poro Point Freeport Zone used to house the former Wallace Air Station. The enactment of Republic Act 7227 (Bases Conversion and Development Act) on March 19, 1992 and Proclamation No. 216 on July 27, 1993 effectively transferred the stewardship of the Freeport to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to facilitate its conversion into a productive economic growth center.
Gov. Joaquin L. Ortega Ave. (Formerly Pennsylvania Ave.) San Fernando City 2500, La Union Philippines
