Senate Majority Leader Francis ‘TOL’ Tolentino expressed his full support to Cebu’s efforts to promote its rich heritage, religious tradition, and culture by organizing year-round tourism campaigns.

Senator Francis ‘Tol’ Tolentino with San Fernando, Cebu, Mayor Mytha Ann Canoy at ‘Suroy Suroy Sugbo Southern Heritage Trail.’ The event is a three-day organized tour that allows visitors to immerse in the rich culture and tradition, and see the natural attractions of southern Cebu.

The senator joined the ‘Suroy Suroy Sugbo Southern Heritage Trail’ event which kicked off from the provincial capitol in Cebu City on Friday. Organized by the provincial government led by Governor Gwen Garcia, the tour allows participants to immerse in southern Cebu’s distinct natural attractions, history, religion, and culture, including its food.

In his speech at one of the stops at the plaza in front of San Isidro Labrador Church in San Fernando, Cebu, Tolentino said the tour allowed him to pick up new information about the town, particularly its history. The senator also lauded San Fernando’s efforts to become a surfing destination, as shared by Mayor Mytha Ann Canoy.

Senator Francis ‘Tol’ Tolentino with Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia at the ‘Suroy Suroy Sugbo Southern Heritage Trail.’ The event is a three-day heritage and cultural tour of southern Cebu organized by local governments and the provincial administration.

“I learned about the history and character of the people of San Fernando, they are brave, resilient, and prepared to face life’s challenges, just like the waves of the sea which have their ups and downs,” he said.

“That is why I propose a new slogan for San Fernando, as it vies to become the country’s newest surfing capital, as the ‘land of historic waves,’” added Tolentino.

“It is my honor to experience your heritage, religious tradition, and culture, to meet Cebuanos, and fellow tourists from various places, including Cavite, Pampanga, and Surigao, who all came here to explore southern Cebu. And I urge our kababayans to support local tourism and discover more about your beautiful province,” he concluded.