unspoilt beach

Here is my pic of an unspoilt beach in Samal, an island fronting Davao City and rimmed with tropical white sand beaches. For the moment island hoppers ride on barges or rigged boats in crossing the water straights. Recently however, the news about a British firm keen on constructing a suspension bridge that will link the Island Garden City of Samal (acronymed IGACOS, which also means "to embrace" in vernacular) with Davao City has stirred excitement and various reactions among locals. Some express concern that it may take away the excitement of island hopping, others with unchecked developments, security and environmental issues. If the locals do not take for granted these vital concerns, then the island would be on its way for a more balanced, environmentally sound, sustainable approach to an inevitable and much needed progress.