Controversial resort gains international recognition

The controversial West Cove Resort in this resort island will be receiving an international recognition after having been nominated for International Star for Quality Leadership Award.
In a copy of the document dated April 1, Jose Prieto president of the Leadership in Quality Convention, said that the West Cove Resort here has been selected by the Imagen Arte Imarpress to receive the award in the gold category for 2013.
The award will be presented during the Gala Awards Ceremony of the Leadership in Quality Convention in Paris, France at the iconic Palais de Congress de Paris and Concorde La Fayette. Diplomatic representatives along with leaders on business, finance, the arts and members of the communications media will be attending.
GPerson Magazine, published by Imagen Arts Imapress, has presented the award as part of its work to highlight and promote exemplary companies upholding the values of the QC100 Total Quality Management Model.
Prieto said that along with other services, the ISLQ award serves to promote local, national and international leaders in recognition of their growth, innovation, technological development and leadership in quality and excellence.
For his part, Ben Mobo general manager of the West Cove Resort said that they are not expecting the award and has been surprised after receiving the letter.
"We have confirmed to the French Embassy if the letter is authenticated and they told me its real. We are planning to coordinate with Malacanang, the Department of Tourism and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in receiving the award," Mobo said in an interview.
The DENR last year has ordered the demolition of part of the structures of the resort for allegedly violating environmental standards. The West Cove management has denied the allegation.