CITY OF CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro — The Sangguniang Bayan of this tourism town has passed a resolution urging ferry operators plying the Puerto Galera–Batangas route to reduce fares, according to a social media post of the Public Information  Office on Wednesday. Vice Mayor Rocky D. Ilagan and members of the municipal council approved a resolution “respectfully and strongly requesting” ferry operators to lower ticket prices to help protect the town’s tourism industry and promote the welfare of residents. Puerto Galera, a major tourist destination in Oriental Mindoro, relies heavily on sea transport from Batangas City. Local officials said high ferry […]... Keep on reading: Oriental Mindoro town seeks lower ferry fares to sustain tourism