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Agri-tourism advocates in Asia recognized for their achievements

  The 2024 Lakbay Bukid Awardees (L-R) Filipino youth Francis Joseph Corral Perdigon of Butuan City, Iwayan Alit Artha Wiguna of Indonesia, Veronica M. Salupan of Bohol, Malaysian agricultural entrepreneur Albert Teo Chin Kion, and Davao-based farmer and chocolate maker Rex Victor P. Puentespina. (ECB/PIA7 Bohol/Photo courtesy of International School of Sustainable Tourism) TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol  (PIA) -- Advocates of farm tourism in Asia were recognized during the fourth Lakbay Bukid Awards hosted by the International School of Sustainable Tourism (ISST).  The 2024 Lakbay Bukid Awards were given to three local and two foreign individuals and organizations who contributed to farm tourism development in Asia.  The awarding was the highlight of the 7th Farm Tourism Conference held at Bellevue Resort in Panglao, Bohol from Feb. 26 to 28. The awardees were Bohol-based entrepreneur Veronica M. Salupan, Davao-based farmer and chocolate maker Rex Victor P. Puentespina, Filipino youth Francis