House Bill No. 11108, which seeks to declare Cagayan de Oro as the “Whitewater Rafting Capital of the Philippines,” has been approved on third and final reading today, January 14, 2025. The bill aims to officially recognize the city’s status as a premier destination for year-round whitewater rafting. It also proposes including Cagayan de Oro in the Department of Tourism’s national and regional promotion programs to further highlight the city to adventure-seeking tourists.

Here’s the history of HB No. 11108.

HB No. 11108 received 177 Yeas with no Nays.

Here’s the copy of the bill on third reading.

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