Batangas tourism thrives in the shadow of Taal Volcano - BusinessWorld Online

Batangas tourism thrives in the shadow of Taal Volcano - BusinessWorld Online

By Edg Adrian A. Eva, Reporter FOR CLUB BALAI ISABEL, a lakeside resort in Talisay, Batangas province, Taal Volcano, one of the Philippines’ most iconic natural landmarks, is both an economic lifeline and an ever-present risk. “Taal Volcano is both a gift and a curse,” Chief Operating Officer Cecille Terrible told BusinessWorld in an interview. “It’s a blessing because it is a world-class beauty, a world-class treasure to be close to. But it has…