Catching snapper and bream with local fishermen is now a popular guest activity in Northern Palawan’s El Nido Resorts. In the four island resorts of Miniloc, Lagen, Pangulasian and Apulit that carry the El Nido brand, guests book to experience bottom fishing for at least half a day with locals. “In line with sustainable tourism trends that emphasize authentic community experiences, a number of visitors opt for this activity as a means to meaningfully interact with residents of the community,” according to Mariglo Laririt, sustainability director of Ten Knots Development Corp. (TKDC), owner of the resorts. Joey Bernardino, TKDC group director of sales and marketing, explains that bottom fishing — which is highly environment friendly — makes use only of a nylon line with a hook to which bait is attached and a weight at another end.

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