Republic of the Philippines
MUNICIPALITY OF CAPAS
Province of Tarlac
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
June 3, 2010
ATTY. OSCAR P. PALABYAB
Undersecretary
Tourism Services and Regional Offices
Sir:
We have been furnished a copy of your personal note dated April S, 2010 addressed to Usec. Oscar Palabyab commenting on the "excessive fees" collected from Mt. Pinatubo trekkers in Capas, Tarlac.
While the fees Play have appe ared to be too much yet it might interest you to know that said amount includes several expe'1se items such as vehicle rental, tour guide, toll fee, conservation and maintenance fee a td lunch, among others. Further, what makes it more justifiable is the mutual sharing of t. ie amount collected as agreed upon by and among the barangay and municipal governments, he managing entity (PDC), Philippine Air Force and the indigenous people in the area.
As regard the operationof Pinal ubo Spa Town by PDC despite the absence of DOT accreditation, we allowed such special, irrangement on account of the investment initiative it has put in there, notwithstanding the financial crisis it has experienced in the past.
With the foregoing explanation, hopefully we have provided you the best reply to your query.
Thank you for this opportunity to clean your doubts. God bless and more power, sir!
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