Lake sebu and the surrounding rainforest
The economy is based on aquaculture of Tilapia grown in large fish cages floating in the lake. More than one half of the land around the lake is cultivated for agriculture. The Philippine government is also trying to promote ecotourism in the area. The finishing of a concrete road cut the travel time from 4 hours to less than 30 minutes greatly improving trade and commerce.
The lake’s shores and the surrounding rainforest are home to the indigenous T’bolis, Tirurays, Ubos and Manobos. One of the major tribes, the T’bolis are known for their weaving skills and brassware production as well as fishing skills. The rest of the population are made of Ilonggos, Bicolanos and Ilocanos.
14. June 2011, 05:52
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