Nasugbu Coasts

Yesterday, I saw how beautiful Nasugbu really is. I devoted my weekends exploring the Southern part of Luzon and I was amazed. The potential of creating something beautiful is there already. Truly, the Provincial government of Batangas must be doing something really fantastic in that province because the place has been transformed into a very good investment site.

I just can't write all the things i've seen but I see the enormous potential of Batangas as either the next Singapore or even the next Brazil, albeit, more beautiful. Every town that I've visited, namely, Lemery, Lian, Nasugbu, Taal have infrastructures already which I believe, is first-class. Some suggestions:

(1) Government must fast-track the building of a modern rail system going to Batangas. It should be a must. The potential of that province is really enormous! A modern rail system will definitely lessen travel time to and fro the province.

(2) Government must continue developing the Nasugbu port. It is strategically located and can boost inter-country trade. Razon should be building another ICTSP there instead of concentrating in other countries. With the internal local economy boosted by entrepreneurial power, it should be logical for government to support it by building port structures there, a modern one at that.

(3) The Batangas provincial government should allocate land for a Central Business District. Let Ayala Land build it. We should allow foreign businesses to setup shop in Batangas. There should be high-rise buildings there.

(4) The DOT should invigorate tourism efforts in the province. DOT should tie up with the DPWH to develop not only farm to market roads, but also more expansive national roads to accommodate more tourists.

(5) Private companies should build more hotels, more leisure and recreational facilities. I think government should build a casino there to entice jetsetters and high-stakes rollers.

We must veer away from thinking Batangas as just a site for second homes to foreigners and rich locals. We must expand our thinking to include it as one of the Philippines' next generation modern cities.

For those who are disillusioned with the squalor of Metro Manila, there is still hope. For those who have the money, the vision , the grit and the will to see changes in our country, it's time to pour your resources together and transform Batangas.