CITY OF MALOLOS – Bulacan tourism stakeholders and officers were recognized for their exemplary contributions to sustainable and community-based tourism during the 1st Sustainable Tourism Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Awards held yesterday, September 11, 2025, at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center.
Spearheaded by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), in cooperation with the Department of Tourism-Region 3, the STAR Awards recognized distinguished tourism programs and enterprises across Central Luzon that exemplify sustainability, resilience, and innovation.
Bulacan received multiple awards, with Pulong Kabyawan Agricultural Farm of Pulilan named as Champion for the Green Tourism Champion Award and Balangay Apuy Tour Guides of the City of Malolos securing the Champion title for the Community-Based Tourism Legacy Award, while Puni de Malolos also brought pride to the province after placing 2nd Runner-up in the same category.
Additional recognitions were awarded to Punique of the City of Malolos as 1st Runner-up for the Path to Purpose Award, the City Government of Malolos as 1st Runner-up for the Resilient Destination Award, and Karilagan Stevia Farm of Bocaue as 1st Runner-up for the Salt of Sustainability Award.
Moreover, the Municipal Government of Santa Maria was likewise recognized as a finalist for the Resilient Destination Award, while the Yapak Tour Guides of the City of San Jose del Monte were named finalist for the Community-Based Tourism Legacy Award.
The recognitions were also considered timely as Bulacan celebrates the Singkaban Festival 2025, further highlighting the province’s rich culture, heritage, and tourism excellence.
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