Charlene Lee Thesis Final Chapter 1-4

Beachfront Development-

Hotel Beach Convention

And Exhibition Center in Oriental Mindoro

A Thesis Presented to the

School of Architecture, Industrial Design & the Built Environment

Mapua Institute of Technology

Presented by

Lee, Charlene B.

2011121727

Architect Junar Pakingan Tablan, uap, MSAE

Adviser

APPROVAL SHEET

ABSTRACT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES AND ILLUSTRATIONS

CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

CHAPTER 1.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW

CHAPTER 1.1.1 INTRODUCTION

It is typical nowadays in a city to have an own large indoor space for public

gathering. This may be in a form of a stadium, arena, auditorium, or a convention

center. These said gathering spaces are commonly built and designed to highlight

the city’s people, culture, and more so their progress. These spaces are commonly

used to host sports competition, local concerts, festivals, exhibitions, or as venues

for special gathering. Typically, these structures are situated near lodging facilities

for the efficient and practical purpose of housing the large number of guests and

participants.

Commonly today, hotels take the advantage of having an affixed convention

center therefore having the opportunity of hosting and accommodating a large

number of people who will use both the convention center for seminars or other

events and as well as the hotel facilities. A convention center is designed to hold

conventions, where individuals and groups gather to promote and share common

interests. Convention centers typically offer sufficient and spacious floor area to

accommodate the needs of the several thousand attendees. A convention center is

also a way to attract tourists. It is a general idea that a convention center must not

only be space-efficient, moreover, it has to aesthetically and visually communicate

to people. Materials, culture, and history must be well presented and considered.

Oriental Mindoro is the proposed site location of the structure. The province

hasn’t yet to have its own convention center as the province is already developing

and a potential tourist destination. The location of Oriental Mindoro is also ideal

because of its adjacency to both the Visayan region as well as the central capital of

the Philippines, Manila. Especially, the regional capital of MIMAROPA is in Oriental

Mindoro.

CHAPTER 1.1.2 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Mindoro is within a few hours of manila, it remains undeveloped even by

Philippine provincial standards. But it is still visited by many tourist because of its

natural beauty. The island, seventh largest in the archipelago, and Mindoro Oriental

is more developed and visited part of the island. Particularly in Calapan City, where

it is the regional center of MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan).

Most travellers head this way only for the beaches, scuba diving and nightlife

around the picturesque town of  Puerto Galera  on Mindoro Oriental’s northern coast,

a short ferry trip from Batangas, but there is much more to Mindoro than this. Few

people, Filipinos included, realize that the island is home to several areas of

outstanding natural beauty, all protected to some degree by local or international

decree. This includes the incredible marine environments of Puerta Galera, the

world-class Apo Reef   on the west coast and different types of indigenous mangyan

community surrounding the Mindoro.

Oriental Mindoro has also have rich cultures and traditions and always having

events holding event. Celebrating fiestas and different kinds of occasion have been

their routine. Unfortunately, this always held in gymnasiums in different schools

which isn’t designed for such events. Also, Oriental Mindoro can’t held large events

and conventions because of no such facility exist.

CHAPTER 1.1.3 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The primary purpose of this thesis proposal is to design a facility of hotel

convention and exhibition center in Mindoro that capture the unique sense of space

and create a building that is sustainable in the beach front. Specifically, the

research will aim to answer the following questions:

1. What lacks in the space and design of convention and exhibition center in the

Philippines that must be improved especially in sustainability aspect?

2. What are the advantages of an integrated hotel with a convention and

exhibition center?

3. What are the possible effects that must consider in the circulation of the

users?

4. What are the structural, lighting, acoustical considerations in designing beach

front hotel convention and exhibition center?

5. How will the culture and traditions of the province of Mindoro apply in the

hotel convention and exhibition center through architectural approach?

6. What are the innovations through sustainability that must apply?

CHAPTER 1.1.4 PROJECT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The goal of this project is to design and create a facility for the tourists and

for the local citizens to have a beach front hotel convention and exhibition center

that will profit Mindoro’s tourism.

To have a facility that has an exquisite convention center for the

tourists and people of Mindoro.

To find a possible location for the proposed beach front development

that can profit and sustainable for the structure.

To have a facility which will pioneer the elevation of standards for a

convention center in the Philippine.

To have a facility that will showcase the culture and traditions of the

people of Mindoro.

To show the new technology in the design of the structure that will

help in the sustainability of the facilities.

For the site, the strategy is find a location on a beach front that is/ can be a

tourist spot and also can have a benefit in the sustainability of such structure. Also,

near a transportation hub for an easy transportation to the location. And, that is

always a busy location to attract more people. For the building, the strategy is to

reflect the cultures and traditions of Mindoro. The innovative design and material

must depend on the building’s site. Also, to study the common local convention and

exhibition center and what are their lacks and advance on its facility. The structure

must have a site environment consideration.

CHAPTER 1.1.5 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Identify the Problems of the Structure

Showcase the cultures and traditions of

Mindoro in the Proposal especially the facede

Design of space and circulation of the

integration of the hotel and convention center

Application of sustainable design by

using new technology to the design

Effects of the proposal to the beach front

development

Identify the Problems of the Site

Accessible to the tourists and local

citizens of Oriental Mindoro

A site that has a impact that will benifit the

facility by implying the innovative technology

Integrate the cultural aspect and sustainable

aspect to the design

Effects of the proposal to the beach front

development

CHAPTER 1.1.6 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

Cross-Cultural Theory of Architecture- a theory that can be objectively

applied to understanding the interactions between the architectural values of

different structure and cultures. Integrating the cultural context through

architecture without biasing one from another

Sustainability Theory- a theory that seeks to minimize the negative

environmental impact of buildings by efficiency and moderation in the use of

materials, energy, and development space.

CHAPTER 1.1.7 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The study will be deemed significant and will benefit the following:

To the Department of Tourism, this proposal helps on the architectural

consideration of the convention and exhibition center for the increase rate of

tourism and economic of the Philippines.

To the local government of Mindoro, this proposal encourage to have a

convention and exhibition center for it will be an advantage for the development of

the Mindoro

To the tourists and local citizens of Oriental Mindoro, this proposed study will

be a benefit for introducing the cultures and traditions of Oriental Mindoro. And

also, to share experience of differences places through the content of a conference

To the future researcher, this proposal will benefit as a reference and guide

of hotel convention and exhibition center to the future researcher.

CHAPTER 1.1.8 SCOPE AND LIMITATION

The scope of the study is to provide facility of the hotel convention and

exhibition center for the Oriental Mindoro that will impact to the tourism aspect and

will facilitate major events can held of Mindoro, MIMAROPA and as well as events

other local and international tourists. Also, by designing and planning the facilities

that accommodate the future development and can broaden their marketability

substantively. This will also scope on applying a sustainable application through its

design and materials that can be found in site. The study is limited only in the

consideration of the laws and codes for the hotel convention center and beach front

in Mindoro. This also limits only on the data gathered and collected in Oriental

Mindoro for the proposal. This proposal is limited in the architectural design aspect

only.

CHAPTER 1.1.9 ASSUMPTIONS

This study assumes that the beach front hotel convention and exhibition

center will benefit the Mindoro and also necessary to build it. This will also promote

and increase the tourism of Mindoro and can facilitate large events for Oriental

Mindoro and MIMAROPA through designing a sustainable innovative facility and also

reflects the culture of Oriental Mindoro.

CHAPTER 1.1.10 DEFINITION OF TERMS

Tourism- is travel for recreation, leisure, religious, family or business

purposes, usually for a limited duration

Sustainable- able to be used without being completely used up or destroyed

Mangyan- is the generic name for the eight indigenous groups found on the

island of Mindoro, each with its own tribal name, language, and customs.

Indigenous- originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native

Convention Center- is a large building that is designed to hold a convention,

where individuals and groups gather to promote and share common interests.

Beach Front/ Waterfront Development- a strip of land facing or running along

a beach

Exhibition center- Very large venues, suitable for major trade shows

CHAPTER 1.1.11 ACRONYMS

MIMAROPA- Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan; is an administrative

region in the Philippines designated as Region IV-B.

DOT- Department of Tourism

CHAPTER 1.2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

CHAPTER 1.2.1 RELATED LITERATURE

CHAPTER 1.2.1.1 the Researches on Sustainable Development of Urban

Waterfront

According to Wang Ying, the urban waterfront is one of the most sensitive

zones in city ecology and city life. With the awareness of the importance of

environment protection and sustainable development, the distinct status of urban

waterfront, which is becoming the focus in the exploration and development of

internal and external cities, is focused by more and more attention. The

development of the urban waterfront is an approach to improve the level of

townscape, city image and city economy. It is about trying to create a holistic,

coherent and flexible urban waterfront development zone in the view of sustainable

development from two aspects of planning and management of urban waterfront.

Therefore, urban waterfront planning and design should program within the

whole water system areas, including resuming bank ecosystem, waterfront

landspace naturalism designing, exploiting and protecting local characters, and etc.

The core consists in harmonizing the relation of ecology, human and water and

achieving human and nature coexisting, flourishing and sustainable development to

make the waterfront areas environmentally special and comfortable in the city.

Build city features and increase city landscape impressions, and thereby guarantee

the sustainable development of society, economy and environment in urban

waterfront.

CHAPTER 1.2.1.2 Republic Act No. 9593

Chapter 1 Section 2. (e) Develop the country as a prime tourist hub in Asia, as well

as a center of world congresses and conventions, by promoting sustainable tourism

anchored principal on the country’s history, culture and natural endowments, and

ensuring the protection, preservation and promotion of these resources

(l) Promote and ensure the convention-handling capability of the country as a

World-class convention center;

(p) “Tourism enterprises” refers to facilities, services and attractions involved in

tourism, such as, but not limited to: travel and tour services; tourist transport

services, whether for land, sea or air transportation; tour guides; adventure sports

services involving such sports as mountaineering, spelunking, scuba diving, and

other sports activities of significant tourism potential; convention organizers;

accommodation establishments, including, but not limited to, hotels, resorts,

apartelles, tourist inns, motels, pension houses, and home stay operators; tourism

estate management services, restaurants, shops and department stores, sports and

recreational centers, spas, museums and galleries, theme parks, convention centers

and zoos;

CHAPTER III Section 50

(e) Engage in the business of tourism and perform acts in consonance therewith,

such as, but not limited to, attending conventions and other events abroad in

representation of the country, encouraging sales promotions and advertising, and

implementing programs and projects with the objective of promoting the country

and enticing tourists to visit its tourism destinations and to enjoy its tourism

products;

Rule III – The Tourism Promotions Board Chapter I Section 36 – Mandate

The PTPB shall be responsible for marketing and promoting the Philippines

domestically and internationally as a major global tourism destination, highlighting

the uniqueness and assisting the development of its tourism products and services,

with the end in view of increasing tourist arrivals and tourism investments;

marketing the Philippines as a major Meetings, Incentives,

Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) destination; attracting, promoting, facilitating

and servicing large scale events, international fairs and conventions, congresses,

sports competitions, expositions and the like; ensuring the regular local and

international advertisement of the country’s major tourism destinations and other

tourism products, including TEZs; and providing incentives to travel agencies, tour

operators, wholesalers and investors abroad capable of drawing a sizeable number

of tourists and tourism investments to the country.

CHAPTER 1.2.1.3 ONE OF THE TOURIST SPOTS IN ORIENTAL MINDORO

The following are the tourist spots in Oriental Mindoro. This is show how rich

the place in beaches, rivers and cultures. It is to show the potentials of the proposal.

The foremost asset of Oriental Mindoro, Puerto Galera is blessed with one of

the world’s most beautiful natural harbors. Known as the Pearl of Mindoro, it is

world-famous for splendid beaches, coral reefs, and exquisite dive sites for new and

experienced divers alike. There are shallow coral gardens, interesting rock

formations, and colorful species to watch, like crabs, shrimps, sea anemones,

moray, and trumpet fishes.

Mangyan Tribes Oriental Mindoro

The province’s existing ethnic tribal groups, the Mangyans, are gentle and

withdrawn people but many of them have managed to integrate into the cultural

mainstream, largely in the municipalities of Mansalay, Baco, Puerto Galera, Roxas,

and Bongabong. The Mangyan tribe consists of various smaller tribes like the Iraya,

Alangan, and Tadwanan. They are skilled weavers and craftsmen, producing

intricate tribal finery, including baskets, mats, and other items, both functional and

aesthetic.

Mt. Halcon Oriental Mindoro

Towering 8,488 feet above sea level, Mt. Halcon is the country's third highest

peak. It is a favourite destination for nature tripping and mountain climbing. Mt.

Halcon is located in Baco. It is accessible in two hours, by taking a jeepney to Baco,

the jump-off point.

Tamaraw Falls Oriental Mindoro

The 423-foot waterfalls, situated alongside the road, is actually a series of

asymmetrical falls, leading to the grand one, dropping to a frothy waterbed below.

The cascading waterfalls is a great attraction to passers-by. Tamaraw Falls is

located in Barangay Villaflor, Puerto Galera. It can be reached in two hours by

taking a jeepney bound for Barangay Villaflor from Puerto Galera, or Calapan.

Beaches Oriental Mindoro

In nature-blessed Oriental Mindoro, you can choose your own beach among

the many that abound, from fawn beige to powdery white. To name a notable few,

there are the beaches of Sabang, Suqui, Banilad, Bongol, La Laguna, Small La

Laguna, Talipanan, Melco, Punta Guarda, and White Sand, drawing local and foreign

water enthusiasts alike with majestic sites ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and

scuba diving.

Sabang Beach Oriental Mindoro

The beach is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. A cluster of

nightspots abound in the area, which make it popular for evening socials. Cottages

with entertainment facilities stand close to each other. Low-budget

accommodations are available. Sabang Beach is located east of Puerto Galera. It

can be reached in 15 minutes from the Puerto Galera pier by taking a jeepney or an

outrigger banca.

Banana Festival Oriental Mindoro

Held every March 18 to 19 in Baco, Mindoro Oriental, the festival is a

celebration of the abundance of bananas. It features a banana cookfest and a

"saba"-(type of banana)-inspired street dancing competition and beauty pageant.

Festivities coincide with the town fiesta held in honor of the patron, St. Joseph.

Oriental Mindoro Trekking Oriental Mindoro

The large, wild island of Mindoro, easily accessible from Manila, offers some

magnificent trekking experiences. Try ascending Mt. Halcon (2586m), a challenging

four-day trek through old-growth rain-forest. Or brave the rugged journey south to

the Mt. Iglit-Baco National Park, one of the last homes of the tamaraw, the

endangered wild buffalo of the Philppines. Park rangers monitor the tamaraw

population carefully, and with their help, trekkers have a good chance of seeing

these elusive animals.

CHAPTER 1.2.1.4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following is the calendar of events in Oriental Mindoro. This is to present

what will be to expect of events when the convention have been proposed. It is to

show the potentials of the proposal.

January 1 CALAPAN CITY - . Niño de Calapan Festival

The city holds a Festival of Sto. Niño de Calapan Festival at the start of every

year. For religious tourism, it is a month long celebration to honor the city’s patron,

Sto. Nino through a series of different religious activities that reflects the people’s

religiosity.

January 1POLA - Foundation Day

January 4 NAUJAN - Foundation Day

January 19 BANSUD - “Basudani Festival” Town Fiesta in honor of the Divine

Saviour

A street dance similar to Sinulog which depicts “thanksgiving” for the

bountiful harvest. It is participated in by the different sectors of the community from

school children to senior citizens.

January 23 ROXAS – Town Fiesta in honor of the Sto. Niño

January 25 BACO – Foundation Day, ROXAS – “SIPAG Festival”

The municipality of Roxas serves as the center of trade and commerce in the

southern part of Oriental Mindoro because of its bountiful products – palay and fruits

like bananas, rambutan, lansones, mangoes, and aquatic harvests, and the different

vegetables that abound in its farms. Sipag Festivals is basically a product festival

featuring the various produce of the locality. S stands for saging (banana); I for isda

(fish); P is for prutas (fruits); PA for palay; and G for gulay (vegetables). The term

“sipag” embodies the industriousness and ingenuity of the people for which Roxas

is proud of.

February (every third Saturday) PROVINCIAL FESTIVAL - “PANDANG-GITAB Oriental

Mindoro”

PANDANG-GITAB was coined from Pandanggo (Fandango), and Dagitab,

which is synonymous to “light”, adapting basic steps of Pandanggo Sa Ilaw (Dance

of Lights) which was told to have originated in Lubang, Mindoro Island. The style of

Pandang-Gitab is the traditional “sway-and-balance,” This Festival of Lights had

become one of the much awaited celebrations in the province.

February 15 GLORIA – Town Fiesta in honor of the Scared Heart of Jesus,

BULALACAO – Foundation Day

February 16 SAN TEODORO – Foundation Day, “Adyawan Festival”

This festival is celebrated coinciding with the feast of Immaculate Conception.

The activity displays the many uses of coconut - from its leaves, trunks, down to its

root. Adyawan is one variety of this “tree of life“ that is common among the Iraya-

Mangyans of San Teodoro. This festival further highlights the culture and tradition of

this indigenous group, making them realize that they are part of the community

manifested in the town’s festive way of holding the celebration.

February 21 BALIK MINDORO PROGRAM

February 27 & 28 PUERTO GALERA WINDSURFING CHALLENGEr which Roxas is

proud of.

MARCH 19 BONGABONG – Town Fiesta in honor of St. Joseph, “Sulyog Festival”

Sulyog is a combination of the Mangyan term “suli” meaning banana and the

Tagalog word “niyog” for coconut. Said products are the main agricultural crops of

the municipality. Presented in a street dance, Sulyog is a culmination of

thanksgiving rites in honor of the town patron saint St. Joseph. The performers

portray the harvesting of bananas and coconut, extracting coconut from shell and

dried for copra, and the assorting of bananas for sale, and offering of these products

to Saint Joseph.

BACO – Town Fiesta in honor of St. Joseph, “Banana Festival”

Food festival featuring sumptuous meal and delicacies all made from banana,

and are being displayed on artistically-designed booths of which materials used are

also purely from banana trees. A street dancing is a main event at the festivity

which is staged every 25th of January, in observance of the town’s founding day.

MARCH 21 CALAPAN CITY – “Kalap Festival”

As historians say, Calapan comes from the “Kalap” which is believed to be a

kind of tree. Others say kalap means the “process of gathering of woods.” the basis

of the festival celebration since the festival will gather series of historical facts

about Calapan anchored on values of discipline, unity and God-loving citizenry.

POLA – Moriones Festival (every good Friday)

MANSALAY – Penitensiya Festival (every good Friday)

APRIL 25 PINAMALAYAN – Town Fiesta in honor of St. Augustine

PINAMALAYAN – “Bahaghari Festival”

The yearly Bahaghari Festival is a colorful commemoration of the importance of the

rainbow in the history of the town of Pinamalayan. The celebration includes a street

dancing competition, cultural presentations, religious & cultural activities, and

products & trade fair. Said activities showcase the values of the people,

appreciation of their cultural heritage, the strength to face up to life’s challenges

and unity and harmony as in the colors of the rainbow

May 12 PUERTO GALERA – De Galera Festival

An annual event showcasing Puerto Galera’s rich historical heritage, culture

and abundant natural resources. Considered as one of the best tourist destinations

in the country, Puerto Galera’s municipal government is offering three-day colorful

and meaningful tourism-oriented activities to further the industry’s promotion.

Adding to the three day events is the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

(May 13). It is only here in Puerto Galera that fluvial parade is done at sea.

May 15 BACO – Pasayabom

May 24 Naujan – Bibingka Festival

June 24 POLA – Town Fiesta in honor of St. John the Baptist, Bangkathon, “Sab’uyan

Festival”

Sab’uyan Festival takes place every June 24 in honor of the Patron Saint John

the Baptist.

The Sab’uyan begins. People in the boat throw seawater to one another

chanting “Viva San Juan Bautista.” After the procession at sea, the image is carried

around town. Dancers from various groups follow the image. The Sab’uyan

continues. The splashing of water is received with good humor for the people

believe that being doused brings good health, luck and happiness. The procession

ends in the church plaza.

JUNE 29 BULALACAO – Town Fiesta in honor of Sts. Peter and Paul, “Biniray Festival”

Brought in by the early settlers who came from the Island of Panay, this

festival is done in honor of the town’s patron saints Peter & Paul, and is a way of

thanksgiving for the blessings from the sea. The celebration starts in the early hours

of the morning, with a flotilla of intricately-decorated boats that will encircle

Bulalacao Bay and, landing onshore after, will be met by the townsfolk. Marching

will continue on the streets with the icons of the two saints greeted in religious

manners by the devotees. A procession is done later at twilight and, ending at the

church-ground, the traditional “putong” (crowning) of the patrons complete the final

rituals, amidst songs and dances by children and adults alike. A street dancing is

also staged during the day, participated in mostly by students in indigenous

costumes.

JUNE 30 NAUJAN – Bangkathon

JULY 4 BANSUD – Foundation Day

JULY 24 MANSALAY – “Mangyan Festival”

Mansalay, the second largest municipality in Oriental Mindoro has a total of

13,000 to 15,000 highly cultured and civilized Mangyans. The Mangyan, excellent

basket makers and expert weavers (Ramit, Balulang, Beadworks, Mats and Bags).

Bonbon Mangyan women weave using indigenous looms made of banana or

bamboo trunks. Design speak of their ethnic origin. They also make ethnic musical

instruments out of wood and hair and weapons to cut wood. They speak their own

dialect and follow an ancient system of writing together with folklore and songs

(Ambahan), is passed on to the younger generation, through Mangyan schools.

JULY 25 SOCORRO – “Pakapya Agtike Festival”

Rejoice with Socorreños as they celebrate the town fiesta by staging the

Pakapya Agtike Festival, a ceremonial tradition practiced by Tadyawan Mangyans as

a thanksgiving rite to praise the Almighty God for bountiful harvests. It highlights

farming which is the leading industry in the locality and the folks devotion to Holy

Family.

JULY 27 SOCORRO – Town Fiesta in honor of the Holy Family, Foundation Day

SEPTEMBER 10 NAUJAN – Town Fiesta in honor of San Nicolas de Tolentino,

“DaBaLisTiHit Festival”

DaBaLisTiHit Festival features different fresh water species found in Naujan

Lake thru props and costumes in a street dance. DaBaLisTiHit is an acronym

meaning DA for dalag; BA for banak ; LIS for banglis ; TI for tilapia; and HIT for hito.

For the constituents of Naujan, DaBaLISTiHit will also personify their struggle of

recognizing of the importance of Naujan Lake. This will also dramatize the dignity of

the fisherfolks and their role in the economic development of the municipality.

SEPTEMBER 18 VICTORIA – Foundation Day, “Kapakyanan Festival”

Although the main agricultural crop is rice, a great portion of the town’s land

is planted with citrus and tropical fruits like rambutan, lanzones, and durian. These

fruits are shipped in large quantities to Metro Manila and neighboring provinces.

Victoria is presently known as the “fruit basket “of Oriental Mindoro. Kapakyanan

Festival is a fruit festival highlighting the abundance of fruit produce of the town.

Kapakyanan is a Mangyan term which means “kasaganaan” or abundance.

OCTOBER 1 GLORIA – Foundation Day, “Kawayanan Festival”

Aside from its large produce of rice and coconut, Gloria has an exclusive

reputation of possessing vast tracts of land growing different varieties of bamboo.

The staging of the Kawayanan Festival focuses on the affluence of “kawayan”

(bamboo) in the area. It is being celebrated with street dancing performances

mostly by students from the different levels. Costumes are also made of bamboo

materials. A trade fair is also a special attraction, with its varied display of products

like furniture, souvenirs and novelties all made from bamboos.

OCTOBER 12 PUERTO GALERA – “Kaaldawan-Iraya Festival”

Kaaldawaan is Iraya-Mangyan term which means “Kaarawan” or birthday.

Iraya, on the other hand, refers to a particular Mangyan tribe inhabiting the

northern part of the island of Mindoro, wherein Puerto Galera is located. The

Kaaldawaan-Iraya Festival is a cultural presentation which features Iraya dances,

songs, folktales, indigenous games, ethnography & other traditions. A streetdance

competition among the primary and secondary schools in the town is also held.

OCTOBER 15 VICTORIA – Town Fiesta in honor of Nuestra Señora del Rosario

NOVEMBER 15 ROXAS – Foundation Day, ORIENTAL MINDORO FOUNDING

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

NOVEMBER 25 MANSALAY – Town Fiesta

DECEMBER 7 PUERTO GALERA – Foundation Day

BONGABONG – Foundation Day

DECEMBER 8 PUERTO GALERA – Town Fiesta in honor of the Immaculate Conception

SAN TEODORO – Town Fiesta in honor of the Immaculate Conception

CHAPTER 1.2.1.5

These are the list of tables represents the number of tourist arrivals to the

Philippines from 2010 to 2014. This shows that tourism increasing every year.

Table 1. Monthly Visitor Arrivals to the Philippines

Table 2. International Arrivals to the Philippines

Source: Department of Tourism

The table shows the data about the guest arrivals of every region in the

Philippines. In region IV-B that the total guest arrivals is 1,132,856 million this all

includes the Philippine, Non-Philippine and overseas Filipinos.

Table 3. Report on the Regional Distribution of Travelers from January- December

2012

Source:

Tourism Research and Statistics Division (TRSD), Office of Tourism Planning,

Research and Information Management (OTPRIM), Tourism Development Planning

(TDP), Tourism Development, DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

This also shows the distribution of

regional travelers in the Philippines but in

this data it presents the specific numbers

in Oriental Mindoro. The total travelers in

Oriental Mindoro is 197,218 which includes

foreign, overseas and domestic travelers.

Table 4. Report on the Regional

Distribution of Travelers from January-

December 2012

In

table 5, it

shows the

overall

average

daily

expenditure of visitors. The highest total item expenditure is the

accommodation with a percent of 33.2.

Table 5. Percent Distribution of the Overall Average Daily Expenditure of Visitors

2000-2010

According to the department of tourism, the illustration below shows the

reasons why do visitors go here in the Philippines. Highest percentage are the

Holidays and the MICE with a percentage of 40.63 each.

Illustration 1

Every year, there is increased rate of tourism in the Philippines. However, the

growth rate this year hasn’t had a change from last year. In Oriental Mindoro, it isn’t

one of the top tourist destinations but is has a lot of potentials if there would be

more accommodations and conventions for the tourists. In the region of MIMAROPA,

other provinces are developed like Puerto prinsesa and Palawan. There are one of

the top tourist destinations in the Philippines.

Accommodation is the top expenditures of the tourists though in Oriental

Mindoro is still lacking with this establishments. This is one of the factors that

controls the tourism in the island. If it is about the food, Oriental Mindoro is one of

the supplies when it comes to agriculture and aquaculture. However, the tourism in

Oriental Mindoro is continuous because of the famous white beach of Puerto Galera

and other tourist spots.

CHAPTER 1.2.1.6 MICE

SERVICES

To host a unique and memorable business event — be it a meeting,

conference, forum or a team building activity. The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB),

a government agency attached to the Department of Tourism (DOT), can assist you

in organizing your events. Its MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and

Exhibitions/Events) Unit provides FREE information, technical assistance and

guidance to business events and meeting planners and organizers. In addition, TPB

offers its expertise through the following range of complimentary services:

Why the Philippines?

Vibrant business destination

The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia today. It is

now becoming a well-established center of commerce with global appeal.We have

one of the most deregulated, trade-oriented economies in Asia. Our status as a

business-friendly destination is enhanced by a high-quality and creative labor force,

one of the best in the region. English has been solidly entrenched in us as the

language of business and government since the 1930s.

Broad portfolio of industries

Our wealth of unique industries and specialist knowledge attracts a broad

spectrum of global associations and attendees. These include aquaculture,

agriculture, film animation, health and well-being, rice research and fashion, as well

as emerging knowledge-based industries such as software development,

engineering design and communications. The Philippines is a leading destination for

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and information technology services.

Smorgasboard of facilities

We have a well-established meetings infrastructure that provides in

numerable options for hosting groups of all sizes, whether it’s 15 top sales

executives for an incentive event in a boutique resort or 15,000 attendees for an

annual convention in a coliseum. Manila alone has eight major venues including the

world-class Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Asia’s first convention

center.

Choice of accommodations

We have an attractive range of accommodation facilities to offer, whether

guests seek royal treatment or affordable comfort. From good-value international

chains to elegant hotels, exclusive boutique properties and luxury resorts, the

Philippines has it all.

Exciting pre- and post- event activities

We have countless options for pre- and post-meeting activities. Natural and

cultural attractions include nine World Heritage-listed sites. Our coastline, which is

twice that of the United States, boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the

world.There are championship golf courses, luxury spas, sprawling shopping

malls,adventure destinations and nightlife which is one of the liveliest in Asia.

Legendary Filipino hospitality

One of the most alluring things about the Philippines is the personal

warmth,openness and cheerfulness of its people. We are renowned as great hosts

and we possess a high service ethic. We excel in the hospitality and tourism

industries, both at home and overseas.

The value-for-money alternative

The Philippines has so much to offer in terms of value for money. Our

products and services are relatively cheaper compared to other countries.

Why is the Philippines ideal for MICE?

• Modern convention / exhibitions facilities and a wide rangeof hotels with

high service standards Hospitable, English-speaking personnel in all

service industries

• Unique local culture blending the East and the West, with colorful

festivals, architecture and culinary traditions

• Superb entertainment and nightlife

• Great shopping industry

• Wide range of sight-seeing possibilities for groups

CHAPTER 1.2.1.7 RULES AND REGULATIONS TO GOVERN THE

ACCREDITATION OF

HOTELS, TOURISTS INNS, MOTELS, APARTELS, RESORTS, PENSION

HOUSES AND OTHER ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS

Section 1. Definition. For purposes of these Rules, the following shall mean:

a. Hotel – a building, edifice or premises or a completely independent part

thereof, which is used for the regular reception, accommodation or lodging of

travelers and tourist and the provision of services incidental thereto for a fee.

Section 2. Classification of Hotels. For purposes of accreditation, hotels are hereby

classified into the following categories, namely:

a. De Luxe Class

b. First Class

c. Standard Class

d. Economy Class

Section 3. Requirement for a De Luxe Class Hotel. The following are the minimum

requirements for the establishment, operation and maintenance of a De

Luxe Class Hotel:

a. Location

1. The locality and environs including approaches shall be suitable for a

luxury hotel of international standard;

2. The facade, architectural features and general construction of the building

shall have the distinctive qualities of a luxury hotel.

b. Bedroom Facilities and Furnishings

• Size. All single and double rooms shall have a floor area of not less than

twenty-five (25) square meters, inclusive of bathrooms.

• Suite. There shall be one (1) suite per thirty (30) guest rooms.

• Bathrooms

1. All rooms must have bathrooms which shall be equipped with fittings

of the highest quality befitting a luxury hotel with 24-hour service of

hot and cold running water;

2. Bathrooms shall be provided with bathtubs and showers; 3. Floors

and walls shall be covered with impervious material of elegant design

and high quality workmanship.

• Telephone. There shall be a telephone in each guest room and an extension

line in the bathroom of each suite.

• Radio/Television. There shall be a radio, a television and relayed or piped-in

music in each guest room.

• Cold Drinking Water. There shall be a cold drinking water and glasses in

each bedroom.

• Refrigerator/Mini-Bar. There shall be a small refrigerator and a well-stocked

bar in each guest room.

• Room Service. There shall be a 24-hour room service (including provisions

for snacks and light refreshments).

• Furnishings and Lighting

1. All guest rooms shall have adequate furniture of the highest

standard and elegant design; floors shall have superior quality wallto-

wall carpeting; walls shall be well-furnished with well-tailored draperies

of rich materials;

2. Lighting arrangements and fixtures in the rooms and bathrooms

shall be so designed as to ensure aesthetic as well as functional

excellence.

• Information Materials. Room tariffs shall be prominently displayed in each

bedroom plus prominent notices for services offered by the hotel, including

food and beverage outlets and hours of operation, fire exit guidelines and

house rules for guests.

c. Front Office/Reception. There shall be reception, information counter and guest

relations office providing a 24-hour service and attended by highly qualified, trained

and experienced staff.

• Lounge. There shall be a well-appointed lounge with seating facilities, the

size of which is commensurate with the size of the hotel.

• Porter Service. There shall be a 24-hour porter service.

• Foreign Exchange Counter. There shall be a duly licensed and authorized

foreign exchange counter.

• Mailing Facilities. Mailing facilities including sale of stamps and envelopes

shall be available in the premises.

• Long Distance/Overseas Calls Long distance and overseas telephone calls

shall be made available in the establishment.

• Reception Amenities. There shall be a left-luggage room and safety deposit

boxes in the establishment.

• Telex and Facsimile. There shall be telex-transceiver and facsimile facilities

in the establishment.

d. Housekeeping. Housekeeping shall be of the highest possible standard.

• Linen. There shall be plentiful supply of linens, blankets, towels, etc., which

shall be of the highest quality and shall be spotlessly clean. The linens,

blankets and towels shall be changed daily.

• Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service. Laundry and dry cleaning services shall be

available in the establishment.

• Carpeting. All public and private rooms shall have superior quality carpeting

which shall be well kept at all times.

e. Food and Beverage

• Dining Room. There shall be a coffee shop and at least one specialty dining

room which are well-equipped, well-furnished and well-maintained, serving

high quality cuisine and providing entertainment.

• Bar. Wherever permissible by law, there shall be an elegant and well

stocked bar with an atmosphere of comfort and luxury.

• Kitchen

1. The kitchen, pantry and cold storage shall be professionally

designed to ensure efficiency of operation and shall be well equipped,

well-maintained, clean and hygienic;

2. The kitchen shall have an adequate floor area with non-slip flooring

and tiled walls and adequate light and ventilation.

• Crockery

1. The crockery shall be of elegant design and of superior quality;

There shall be ample supply of it;

2. No piece of crockery in use shall be chipped, cracked or grazed. The

silverware shall be kept well-plated and polished at all times.

f. Recreational Facilities

• Swimming Pool. There shall be a well-designed and properly equipped

swimming pool.

• Tennis/Golf/Squash/Gym Facilities There shall be at least one recreational

facility or a tie-up with one within the vicinity of the hotel.

g. Entertainment. Live entertainment shall be provided.

h. Engineering and Maintenance

• Maintenance. Maintenance of all sections of the hotel (i.e., building

furniture, fixtures, etc.) shall be of superior standard.

• Air-conditioning. There shall be centralized air-conditioning for the entire

building

(Except in areas which are at a minimum of 3,000 feet above sea level).

• Ventilation. There shall be technologically advanced, efficient and adequate

ventilation in all areas of the hotel.

• Lighting. There shall be adequate lighting in all public and private rooms.

• Emergency Power. There shall be a high-powered generator capable of

providing sufficient lighting for all guest rooms, hallways, public areas/rooms,

and operating elevators, food refrigeration and water services.

• Fire Prevention Facilities. The fire prevention facilities shall conform with

the requirements of the Fire Code of the Philippines.

i. General Facilities

• Outdoor Area. The hotel shall have a common outdoor area for guests (e.g.,

a roof garden or spacious common terrace).

• Parking/Valet. There shall be an adequate parking space and valet service.

• Function and Conference Facilities. There shall be one or more of each of

the following: conference room, banquet hall (with a capacity of not less than

200 people seated) and private dining room.

• Shops. There shall be a barber shop, DOT-accredited travel agency/tour

counter, beauty parlor, and sundries shop.

• Security. Adequate security on a 24-hour basis shall be provided in all

entrances and exits of the hotel premises.

• Medical Service. A medical clinic to service guests and employees shall

have a registered nurse on a 24-hour basis and a doctor on-call. j. Service

and Staff

1. Professionally qualified, highly trained, experienced, efficient and

courteous staff shall be employed;

2. The staff shall be in smart and clean uniforms.

k. Special Facilities. Business center, limousine service and airport transfers shall be

provided.

CHAPTER 1.2.2 RELATED STUDIES

CHAPTER 1.2.2.1 Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center Butuan City,

Philippines

The Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center is situated at the heart of Butuan

City, which is the the regional center of the Caraga Region. This is accessible from

tourists spots in butuan city like, the Butuan Regional Museum, where one of the

famous "Balanghai Boat" is exhibited, Diocesan Ecclesiastical Museum, Historic

Magellanes Marker erected in 1872 to commemorate the celebration of the First

Mass in the Philippines, the Floating Village, Waterfalls and the famous Agusan

Marsh are just few moments away from the hotel.

The convention are used for:

trade fairs

school presentations

art shows

exhibits

parties around the pool

wedding parties

The halls can accommodate 50 to 1500 persons.

FACILITIES:

Conventions

Free Parking

24/7 Reception On Duty

Restaurant

Pool (Incl. Kids Pool)

Basketball Court

Kids Playground

Garden

Room Service

CHAPTER 1.2.2.2 Paradise Garden Resort Hotel & Convention Center –

Boracay

Paradise Garden Resort Hotel & Convention Center is situated in

Boracay Island and has an easy access to Boat Station 3, White Beach, and

Tulubhan Beach. Also nearby are Lagutan Beach and Boat Station 2 and a 10-

minute drive from Cagban Jetty Port and the White Beach Tourist Centre. It is multi-

use structure that has resort, hotel, convention and a garden. Boracay Paradise

Garden is set in an 11,000 square meter

landscaped garden with luxuriant

tropical plants and trees. The resort

hotel offers a choice of 100 air

conditioned, comfortable rooms with all

the modern amenities. Enjoy authentic

Chinese and continental cuisine at the Greenhouse Roof Garden, or head over to the

Pool Bar and Restaurant for light meals and snacks. Leisure activities in and near

the resort include three swimming pools, mountain climbing, biking, beach

volleyball, sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, and a whole lot more. It offers rooms

with views of tropical landscapes from private balconies. It features 2 outdoor pools,

a spa pool and restaurant.

All rooms give you that special touch to nature by resembling the first class

furniture and native style finishing. Big terraces and cozy garden furniture will make

your afternoon longing in tropical garden ambiance.

CHAPTER 1.2.2.3 La Mola Hotel and Conference Centre

La Mola Hotel and Conference Centre is located at Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain.

AREA Gross Floor Area: 17.400m2 YEAR Design: 2003-2004 • Construction: 2005-

2008

Designer's statement

In a location trapped between a golf course and a forest, a considerable building

volume is distributed. Three pavilions scattered on the hillside with strict rationality

solve a functional program for low interpretations. The link between them is

provided by a semi buried body that takes more formal freedom and that is

protected from the sun with a lattice tree. The colour becomes a contextualized

mechanism that, far from seeking to camouflage, it proposes an artificially

conscious emulation on an unnatural support in an intentional correlation with the

nature of the forest and the artificial nature of golf.

Implementation and landscape

La Mola Hotel and Conference Centre was

proposed as an architectural design that respects the

natural environment in which it is situated. Because

of this, it was given special attention to the layout of

the different volumes built. Thus, most of the trees of

the place remained in its initial location and a lower

part of them were transplanted. Furthermore, the plot

was populated with trees to form a garden where

irrigation is resolved entirely by the recycling of gray

water generated in the centre. Extensive areas of

glass facades allow maximum use of natural light in winter while in summer the

adjustment of various solar control systems prevents the overheating of the stays.

Moreover, the system allows free cooling in a controlled way the favourable

conditions of the outside air, thus reducing the need of artificial air conditioning.

Solar panels located on the roofs of two buildings help to reduce energy

consumption for the generation of hot water.

The predominant use of concrete, combined with pine wood closures and

decks gardened, provides a whole unit making it a peaceful space, integrated into

its surroundings. The outdoor areas have been addressed by creating paths and

landscaped areas of rest and meeting that interconnect with each one of the

buildings.

CHAPTER 1.2.2.4 Hilton Cleveland Downtown - Convention Center Hotel

John Kosich, newsnet5.com

"It won't be the tallest building in Cleveland but it will be extremely

prominent because of its location," said Project Management Consultant Jeff

Appelbaum. "We have a convention center that's largely underground so you really

don't know necessarily that the convention center is there. This becomes sort of the

icon for the convention center," he said.

According to John Kosich, The hotel will feature a four-story base or podium

that will feature the hotel's lobby, ballroom and connections to the adjacent

convention center. Above will be a 26-story hotel tower that will feature around 600

rooms, all with views of both Lake Erie and the city. Another two-story meeting

place will be featured on the hotel's 25th floor with a terrace overlooking the lake.

Cuyahoga County's new 32-story, 600-room Cleveland Convention Center

hotel will strive for an authentic sense of place

with interiors that blend subtle influences from

Cleveland's industrial past with adaptations of

midcentury modernist design.

The interior concepts, are inspired with the

state of Ohio, a sort of a Cleveland industrial –chic

concept. To create a sense of locale, the hotel will

include large, lattice-like steel screens on either side of the main reception area that

were inspired by bridges over the Cuyahoga River. Carpets in elevator lobbies and

headwalls in some guest rooms will feature abstracted street maps of downtown

Cleveland. The idea of all the local touches is to provide local residents and visitors

from afar a sense that the hotel is rooted in Cleveland.

CHAPTER 1.3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the methods that will be used in this research; the

research instrument and research locale, sampling technique, respondents of the

study, and the statistical treatment to be used in interpreting the data to be

acquired.

CHAPTER 1.3.1 RESEARCH METHOD

The method that will be conducted in this study is descriptive method.

Descriptive method will be used to determine systematically the current conditions

of the hotel and convention center. This method aims to anticipate furthering the

information needed in this research. Descriptive information will be acquired

through a case study, interviews and survey. The case study will be conducted to

extensively study the background, current status, practices or situation of the

existing.

CHAPTER 1.3.2 RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS

The researcher has prepared a questionnaire for the survey (see on

appendices), observation techniques through a case study of a current hotel and

convention center in the Philippines. Statistical data of the tourists and the local

citizens from Mindoro will be gathered. There will be personal interviews that are

knowledgeable of the hotel and convention center that will support the need of the

proposal. Also, and interview that support that the Mindoro actually needs such

proposal. For the questionnaires, this will be depend on the statement of the

problem and all the sub problems for covering all the aspects. The researcher will

also conduct observation techniques to acquire what are lacks and needs of the

hotel convention and exhibition center.

CHAPTER 1.3.3 RESEARCH LOCALE

For the convention and exhibition center, the basis of this case study is the

Philippines trade training center. Though it was founded as a training center there is

an exhibition center to promote the products produced and to raise the awareness

of Philippine business on export opportunities. But later it was used now as

exhibitions, conventions and meeting and any kind of events. The basis of choosing

the location is these structures are located at the major road and short distance

from the airport and piers that are also accessible to commercial areas, residential

building and other industrial buildings. This are one of the consideration that must

be followed for the easy access in transportation of international or locale tourist in

the place.

For the hotel, the basis of this case study is the Pearl Manila Hotel. Pearl

Manila Hotel is a hotel located in Manila. Situated in the heart of Manila and also

close to the well-known business center and historical landmarks, close to leisure

and entertainment centers. This is also near to commercial areas, convention

centers and to transportation. Its proximate vicinity includes the World Health

Organization, Medical Center Manila and two major hospitals, schools, the world-

famed Rizal Park, ‘Walled City’ of Intramuros, National Museum, Club Intramuros an

18-hole golf course, government offices and shopping malls. Same as the

convention center, the factors that must consider is the accessibility of the structure

in the target market.

CHAPTER 1.3.4 POPULATION UNIVERSE AND SUBJECT OF THE STUDY

The population universe of the study will be the local citizens of Oriental

Mindoro and all the potential local and international tourists of Oriental Mindoro.

This will be mostly used by the non-sports events of the MIMAROPA region for their

regional events, also the citizens of the Mindoro for their cultural and other events

and the international and local tourists that will intent to conduct any kinds of

events.

CHAPTER 1.3.5 SAMPLE POPULATION

The sample population of this study is 100 random people of local and

international tourists, citizens of Oriental Mindoro and

CHAPTER 1.3.6 SAMPLING PROCEDURE

The study will employ the use of random sampling. Random sampling is a

type of sampling where everyone has an equal chance of being included in the

specified numbers of certain types of persons are included and are given out

questionnaires as they come. Although the method may not be systematic in

nature, it is much applicable to the setting of the study because it is more likely that

everyone can be a potential user of the said proposal. This method will also be of

convenience to the researcher to be fair for the representation of the study

CHAPTER 1.3.7 STATISTICAL TREATMENT

The statistical treatment will be used is descriptive statistics wherein the data

collected is collected and summarized. The mean, median and standard deviation

are the main descriptive statistics to average the score and variability of scores for

the sample.

CHAPTER 1.4 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS CHAPTER

CHAPTER 1.4.1 PRESENTATION OF COLLECTED DATA

This chapter presents the all the collected data and discussed the results

through graphical representations, interviews and case study to support the

proposal. The solution to the problem and other need of the proposal will be based

on the data and information gathered.

1.4.1 CASE STUDY

1.4.1.1 PHILIPPINE

TRADE TRAINING

CENTER

Figure 1

Before the World trade or SMX has built, Philtrade or Philippine Trade Training

Center has been existing 27 years today. Aside from a training center this has been

an exhibition center for a long time. The Philippines Trade Training Center conduct

of training courses, and renting out of exhibition facilities represent its core

business. According to the mandate of PTTC, it is has now been also served for

exhibitions, conventions and seminars. In the lineup of

seminars and exhibition centers of PTTC, it is served to

export promotion of products, trading fairs, bazaars and

etc. Philtrade caters functions halls and seminars

rooms. This can be used as different purposes like

depending on the client’s requirements and yearning.

Philtrade is located in Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave. cor Roxas

Blvd.1300 Pasay City. Philippine Trade Training Center

is surrounded with commercial establishments and residential areas like the

Pergola, CCP, World Trade and Network Hotel. Network Hotel is the hotel nearest in

the trade center. Figure 2

In the figure 1 it shows façade of the building, the impression of this building

is only an office structure. The building has only few windows and black tinted. The

color of the building is only 1 primary color which is blue. Landscape design is

simple. In the figure 2, it shows the floorings are old, dull

and isn’t maintaining well

Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5

In the figure 3, it shows the railings in front of the entrance. The color of the

gates are also blue. The type of gate used is has too many railings which blocks the

façade of the building. Also the gate is open only in the parking that controls the

people those without vehicles. In the figure 4, As the Center’s forefront attraction,

the lobby’s ceiling stands 11 meters high. This is ideal to use for reception

activities, opening ceremonies and high-end product displays. In the figure 5, it has

a show window for the products to display though this will only see inside of the

building. Outside of the building will not notice this part since in front of it is the

parking areas.

Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8

In the figure 6 and 7, the cafeteria is in front of the lobby. Limited seats can

cater when there will be an events. Also, they said that this is the only food

establishment. There is no partition or any design that will indicate that the

cafeteria. In the figure 8, wires are taped in the floors.

Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11

In Figure 9, office is completely plain white and dull from the flooring to the

ceiling. Though enough lightings are provided for the office. Space factors of the

office is enough for the circulation of the staff. For the second picture, it is a

classroom type that can be converted into a seminar room with seats that has

different layering. Most of the rooms like this doesn’t have enough natural lighting

and ventilation. For the 3rd picture, rooms doesn’t have windows which the open

space inside the building is being wasted since it doesn’t used by the seminar room.

Also, the hallways are too narrow. So when there is temporary reception, it

consumes a lot of space in the hallways. Lack of design for the hallways. Concrete

are used for the hallways.

Figure 12 Figure 13

In the figure 12 and 13, these are the exhibition areas. The exhibitions are 1

huge hall but this can be divided into 3 halls using partitions. They use this to direct

access of the supplies client needs for the exhibitions. Floorings are being scratched

because of the materials delivered. Also, this can’t be used as for theaters since the

exhibitions are not acoustical design for such events. Sound equipment are only in

front of the exhibition.

Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16

The figure 14 and 15 shows the ground and second floor plan of the

Philippine Trade and Training Center. The ground and second floor plan are the only

floors for the halls, conventions and seminars. In the figure 16 it shows the number

of the capacity of function halls and seminars rooms. Also, it shows its special

features and amenities.

1.4.1.2 PEARL MANILA HOTEL

Figure 17

The location of the Pearl Manila Hotel is situated at General Luna corner Taft

and United Nations Avenues. Bus and jeepney stops are steps from the hotel as the

UN Avenue station of Light Rail Transit (LRT). It is just 6 kilometers from the

convention and trade exhibits sites such as Philippine International Convention

Center, Cultural Center of the Philippines, World Trade Center and 11.5 kilometers

from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Figure 18

In the figure 17 and 18, it shows the Façade of the building is only simple and

without any ornaments. Most of the materials used are concrete. The pergola is

being rust and also its label of the hotel. Colors of the hotel are gray, white and

blue. Wirings also blocks the façade of the building.

Figure 19

In figure 19, it shows in front of the building is the lrt stations and the major

road. Mostly experiencing traffic.

Figure 20 Figure 21

In figure 20, 21 and 22 are the

pictures of the interior of the hotel. Figure 20 is

the lobby of the hotel. And figure 21 and 22 is

the sample rooms of the hotel. Most of the colors are pastel or light colors. Simple

design applied in the interiors.

Figure 22

CHAPTER 1.4.2 ORAL INVESTIGATION

Interviews were conducted in different strategies. Since 3 components must

be considered for the proposal; the hotel, convention center and the site to know

more about these through the key persons. The actual question and answer will be

presented in the appendix.

CHAPTER 1.4.2.1 PHILIPPINE TRADE TRAINING CENTER - ENGR. FERNANDO

MAGSINO CHIEF, FACILITIES AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Engr. Magsino discussed about the Philippine Trade training center how the

exhibitions help to promote the different kinds of products and how rooms for

different kinds of events work does. He discussed that each rooms depend on its

function. Different seminar room and exhibition area have different rates depending

on the area, number of visitors and its requirements. Basing the requirements of

the clients will be in the number of foods, capacity of booth depends on the size,

banquet, round table, this will depend on the space factor, consider of ergonomics

per person and etc. Clients is depending on their target market if this can be

accommodate by the trade center. Most of the clients from local and international

base, their marker end product, manufacturing base or machinery base. The

common event held in their trade center are trade events, product launching,

convention, manufacturing exhibits, world bex, autoshow, phil construct,

government sponsored, government exhibits.

Though he says that trade would be depending on the setting if it is urban or rural.

According to Engr. Magsino, one of the best features of the exhibition in the

Philtrade are the electricity power panel for each exhibition, when there is cooking

or dining there are the water and drainage system provided, individual the air-

condition for every rooms.

Since the halls can be divided by partitions, type of lighting system are series

parallel individually. Lights can be changed depending on the products exhibiting.

Then, controls must be sectionalized. Power panel are grouped depending on the

cooling systems, power supply and etc.

Needs and wants of the clients must consider. Consideration for the costumers are

needed like fire protection for safety precaution, number of restrooms depending on

the event. Though the utilities like the comfort rooms, it gets limited when it is

tiyangge or end products. Also a requirement is the parking spaces. Philtrade

planned to have future expansion since clients are having more demands especially

in the number of people that the exhibition can acquire. In the exhibition rooms the

walls and flooring are simple since most of the clients wants to decorate it by

themselves even the lighting systems.

The Philippine Trade Training Center also converting into a sustainable

building through of lightings and air-conditions they use. Also, Engr. Magsino said

that clients nowadays expecting green building. Other accommodations must also

be considered like the security and janitorial services. Also, maintenance of the

powers and air-condition must do this regularly. Especially when they have

hundreds of events every year.

CHAPTER 1.4.2.2- AR. ROWENA JARDIN

Ar. Rowena Jardin is a Professor in a college at Oriental Mindoro. She

discusses the needs of a convention center in Oriental Mindoro. It is said it is perfect

to have a convention center in Oriental Mindoro since this is the place of the host of

MIMAROPA. All the regional offices will be in Oriental Mindoro. She said that if the

regional offices are all in here the host province must have convention. There is

convention but it small in Puerto but not usable for large events. Convention

Centers are preferable if it will be near the city like Calapan and Pinamalayan.

Common events in Oriental Mindoro are sports and cultural events. Still, they need

a venue for this events especially for cultural aspect.

She also discussed about the beach front development. Personally in her

opinion, she would want to have a project that is in beach front since it what the

tourist visit in an island. Still, waste disposal and the laws are one important factors

to consider. Also, the architectural character in Oriental Mindoro is mixed styles

however there is existing architectural character for the Mangyans the original

citizen of Oriental Mindoro. She also said that the growth of population must be

studied

CHAPTER 1.4.2.3 AMANDO DAYRIT- PRESIDENT OF MANGYAN KALAKBAY

FOUNDATION

Aside from Puerto Galera and other tourist spots, Oriental Mindoro have rich

culture. Amando Dayrit talks about the cultural events for the mangyan. Mangyans

love performing especially that they are talented in different aspects through music

and arts. He said that every time there is a fiestas or any events a better venue is

needed. This also helps the mangyans to earn money and also to be known by the

tourists. Mangyans can visit different places as long as structures has there is

architectural consideration.

CHAPTER 1.4.2.4 ORLANDO B. TIZON- SUPERVISING TOURISM OPERATIONS

OFFICER OIC PTIEDO

Orlando Tizon is the head of the department of tourism in Oriental Mindoro.

He discussed about the events held in Oriental Mindoro. In common non-sports

events, Oriental Mindoro is lacking in venue. Oriental Mindoro had convention

center however it is small for the provincial especially in regional events. They have

researched that a capacity of 3000 seats are desired for a venue. There are many

tourist spots in Oriental Mindoro and if convention centers are being proposed MICE

is the type of tourism for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions.

However, facility are concern if there would be convention for large events.

CHAPTER 1.4.2.5 ELMER C. VILLAS- CITY ARCHITECT OF CALAPAN CITY

Ar. Villas is the city architect of Calapan city, the only city in Oriental Mindoro.

He discussed about the transportation to Oriental Mindoro and the need of

convention center. In Oriental Mindoro the immediate access are the water

transportation because if it is airport there will be chances of having a delayed

flight. Also, water transportation are mostly used in Oriental Mindoro. But if there is

private planes there is still a landing for those transportation. For the convention

center, there is a really a need of Oriental Midoro since the place of assembly or

large events held only in gymnasium of schools. So when there is a gathering of 500

people of delegates, Oriental Mindoro cannot handle this through venues and

accommdation.

CHAPTER 1.4.3 NEED ANALYSIS

CHAPTER 1.4.3.1 CONVENTION/ EXHIBITION CENTER

In the case study, exhibition center is located in near accessible to the land,

air and water transportation. Also, hotels must be near in an exhibition center for

the accommodation of the foreign and local tourists. For the façade, the building

must represent what it markets. In this situation, Philippine Trade Training Center

was originally to market machinery products and etc. but now their mandate

change and because of this, design of the structure must be changed. Even though

exhibition center is only a part of their building it must reflect what the objective of

the building is. Also, few and tinted windows making it less welcoming. Even the

type of gates controls the people coming in. one of the important factors also is the

colors and materials used. This affects the mood of the building. Though the color of

the building shows calming of the structure and also represents of trustworthy and

committed diverse with its massive concrete structure. However the having 1

primary color makes it dull. Landscaping also affects the building like blocking the

façade.

Inside of the Philippine Trade Training Center is a noticeable cafeteria in front

of the lobby. Placement of the cafeteria and its design doesn’t comply with the

design of the high ceiling lobby. Also, there is no better partition in the cafeteria

that is awkward placement for the cafeteria since it is place in the main lobby. In

the building is the only food establishment which this limits the food choices of the

people.

One of the factors that must considered is maintenance of the building. According

to Engr. Magsino 3 things that being working on are the maintenance, utilities and

sustainability of the building. Type of room must have limits on its functions like

design of the rooms. It must have acoustical design depending on the functions. In

the utilities of the building toilets are lacking.

CHAPTER 1.4.3.2 HOTEL

Same as the convention, mostly are the facades have less characteristics

showing to. Sustainability and green designs are lacking in the structure. Also,

problems with the hotels are the maintenance of the facilities and how to maintain

the user’s comfortability. One will the problems are the use of air-conditions,

lightings and its utilities. Since of all of the time the temperature must be average.

One of the problems also the accessibility of the transportation. Though all of the

time there is any kind of transportation in the pearl manila hotel. Still, traffic always

experienced in the location.

CHAPTER 1.4.3.3 ORIENTAL MINDORO

This analysis is for the need of Oriental Mindoro. To know if Oriental Mindoro

need to have a hotel convention center. According to the interviews all of

interviewee agrees to have a convention center. Local citizens of Oriental Mindoro

only use gymnasiums of different schools or outdoor area for any kinds of large

events. It is said that this is not enough to their events. They cannot held a large

events for the regional events. Even the cultural events for the regional. Also, one

thing to consider is the accommodations in Oriental Mindoro. Most of the

establishments are motels and apartelles only few are hotels.

CHAPTER 1.4.4 QUALITATIVE OR QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS

CHAPTER 1.4.4.1 Survey

The survey was conducted to support the proposal. The total respondents are

100 who have or haven’t been in Oriental Mindoro. Since anyone can be a potential

visitor/ residence of Oriental Mindoro.

The respondents are comprised of 46% male and 52% female with different

status of occupations of 40% employed, 13% Unemployed and 44% Student. Most

of the respondents are local tourist from difference places in the Philippines with a

percent of 56% and an equal percentage of 17% for the international tourist and

citizens of Oriental Mindoro. Most of the respondents didn’t included their ages of

72% next would be a total age of 31 and above with a percentage of 14% and the

least respondents with the range of age of 26-30 percentage of 3%.

Gender

Male 46

46%

Female

52

52%

Age

16-20 - 6 6%

21-25 - 5 5&

26-30 - 3 3%

31- above - 14 14%

Others - 72 72%

Occupation

Tourist or from Oriental Mindoro

Employed 40

40%

Unemployed

13

13%

Student 44

44%

Local Tourist 56

56%

International Tourist/ Foreigner

19

19%

Citizen of Oriental Mindoro 19

19%

In the results, 38% have been in Oriental Mindoro while 33% doesn't want to

go to. Top reasons they want to go to Oriental Mindoro because of its famous white

sands of Puerto Galera. Others have almost the same range of percentage of

wanting to go because of its cultures, traditions and other tourist destinations of

Oriental Mindoro. However, 7% of the results doesn’t have the idea what is in

Oriental Mindoro.

Have you been to Oriental Mindoro?

Based on the data collected, what respondents want to see in Oriental

Mindoro are almost the tourist spots next would be the cultures and traditions in

Oriental Mindoro. Although, 7% doesn’t have any idea what is in Oriental Mindoro.

If no, what do you want to see in Oriental Mindoro?

The Mangyans' cultural performance 31

31%

The white sands of Puerto Galera 49

49%

The natural rivers of Mindoro 38

38%

The colorful fiestas of every barangay in Mindoro

28

28%

To learn more about cultures and traditions of 2 29

Yes 38

38%

No 26

26%

Not yet, but i want to

33

33%

mindoro 9 %

I have no idea what is in Mindoro 7 7%

Other 2 2%

There is a large difference with the results for those who have and haven’t

attended events in Oriental Mindoro. 68% have attended while 28% for those who

haven’t.

Have you attended any events held in Mindoro?

The results for the list events are mostly close to each other with the range of

11% to 18%. Though highest would be having vacations next is the cultural events

in Oriental Mindoro while the least is other reasons and next is the business

meetings or conferences with a percent of 8.

If yes, what events have you attended?

The cultural events (such as fiestas, pageants and mangyan performance and etc.)

16

16%

The sports events 12

12%

Business meetings or conference 8 8%

Yes

28

28%

No 68

68%

Family gathering 13

13%

Vacation 18

18%

Weddings or Proms 11

11%

Other 1 1%

The results for the events being held there are mostly close to each other

with the range of 11% to 18%. Events are being held mostly in the beaches next is

in the gymnasiums and in outdoor areas. Least of events being held is in hotels and

convention centers and others.

If yes, where are this events being held?

Gym 15

15%

Convention Centers

6 6%

Outdoor area 15

15%

Hotel 11

11%

Beach 18

18%

Other 2 2%

Based on the results, most of the respondents are interested in attending

events in Oriental Mindoro with reasons like to gain new experiences though other

reasons if there will be a good accommodations that will provide for them.

Are you interested in attending large events in Oriental Mindoro?

yes, to gain new experiences in Mindoro

45

45%

no, it's too far from my place 7 7%

yes, if there is a place I could stay in 24

24%

yes, if there will be a good quality of facilities

22

22%

Based on the results most of the respondents, 26% neither satisfied nor

dissatisfied they are in the venues held in Oriental Mindoro.

Are you comfortable/ satisfied with the venues held in Oriental Mindoro?

Based on the results most of the respondents, they prefer more of the resorts

with the percent of 59% and hotels with the percent of 23& than other type of

accommodations.

Where do you want to stay at when you're in Mindoro?

Very Satisfied 18

18%

Somewhat Satisfied 22

22%

Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied

26

26%

Somewhat Dissatisfied 0 0%

Very Dissatisfied 1 1%

Hotel 23

23%

Motel 1 1%

Apartelle

2 2%

Resort 59

59%

Other 8 8%

Based on the results most of the respondents, 82% prefer in the water front

where they are staying at.

What location do you prefer of where you're staying at?

Base on the results of the satisfaction with the accommodation during their

stay in Oriental Mindoro, these are close to each other from very satisfied to neither

satisfied nor dissatisfied with the range of 22%- 20%

Are you satisfied with the accommodation during your stay in Mindoro?

in a water front (beach, river, etc)

82

82%

in the city 6 6%

in a village or on a rural area 9 9%

Other 1 1%

Very satisfied 20

20%

Somewhat Satisfied 21

21%

Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied

22

22%

Somewhat Dissatisfied 2 2%

Very Dissatisfied 1 1%

Base on the results of the necessity to build a convention center in Oriental

Mindoro, these are close to each other from strongly agree to neutral with the range

of 39%- 26%. Highest percentage agree to have a convention center in Oriental

Mindoro with the result of 39%.

Do you think it is necessary to build a convention center in Mindoro?

Base on the results of the consideration in

the design of the facility for hotel and convention center, highest results wants the

respondents to showcase the culture and traditions of the location with the

percentage of 68%.

If yes, what do you think should be considered in the design of such facility?

showcasing the culture and traditions of the location 68

68%

a better location that surrounds nature and greeneries 58

58%

near from the urban but still have the facility of living in a rural setting

35

35%

high quality of facilities 3 38

Strongly Agree 30

30%

Agree 39

39%

Neutral 26

26%

Disagree 0 0%

Strongly Disagree

1 1%

8 %

has many leisure and entertainment facilities 43

43%

Other 2 2%

CHAPTER 1.4.5 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

CHAPTER 1.4.6.1 HOTEL AND CONVENTION/ EXHIBITION CENTER

The location of the building must be accessible to transportation. Especially

for water and air transportation. There must be a limit of time for the tourists can go

in the convention center. Hotels also must be near in the convention center for the

accommodation of the local and foreign tourists. For the façade, it is important to

design this on what is the purpose of it. Especially in the proposal, it must show the

cultures and traditions of the Oriental Mindoro because local and foreign tourists not

only they visit the island meetings and events but also to know what is in Oriental

Mindoro. Every detail of the façade affects the objective of the building. It must

show openness and welcoming in the building since one of the purpose of the

building is to market. The colors and material must have different kinds of

variations. Also, in the site of the building it must be well designed from the

landscaping to the circulation of the people coming in and out of the building. Type

of vegetation must be chosen carefully especially if this will block the façade of the

building. It is better if there is a wide landscape in front of the convention center

notice the structure easily. The target must be the one depend your façade and

area.

Aside from the façade of the building, inside of the building must also

consider. Especially the circulation, maintenance, utilities and sustainability of the

building. In maintaining the building, if the building would be developed as green

building less maintenance needed for the energy consumption. The buildings must

be design as green sustainable since it is now demanding in the market and it will

be a great advantage also in the energy consumption especially almost of the time

power is needed in a hotel and convention center.

CHAPTER 1.4.6.2 ORIENTAL MINDORO (SITE)

` Because of the data collected through interviews and surveys it conclude that

Oriental Mindoro need to have a convention center. Since it is the host of

MIMAROPA. Also, it is in the center of the Philippines. It is easier to other cities and

provinces to go in the island. Also, for the international tourist. This will a great

profit in the tourism in the Oriental Mindoro. Given the fact of having the Oriental

Mindoro rich with the famous Puerto galera, undiscovered tourist spots and rich

cultures and tradition of mangyans this will gain new experience by the local and

international tourists. Also, not only the increase of tourism in the place is the

reason Oriental Mindoro itself needs a venue non-sports events. Gymnasiums the

usual venues for large events are not designed for such occasions. There may have

convention center but is only small and it can’t accommodate the entire Oriental

Mindoro. For the hotels in Oriental Mindoro, there is existing establishments but it is

not enough if there will be large convention center. Also, most of the establishments

are motels and apartelle only few are hotels accommodate a first class.

Recommendation is to have the hotel convention is in a beach front since tourists

wants to have a rural experience.

CHAPTER 2 RESEARCH FOCUS

CHAPTER 2.1 RATIONALE

There are many events in Oriental Mindoro unfortunately there are no

existing proper venues for different kinds of events. Oriental Mindoro needs a

proper venue that will cater the local citizens as well as international and local

tourists. It will not only be the benefit for the local citizens but also the tourism in

Oriental Mindoro. One of the considerations is the hotels. There are only few hotel

that shows first class. This is one of the innovations of the proposal. To have an

integrated hotel and convention center for the accommodation of the local and

international tourist. Since the setting is in the island, limited choices of

accommodation will have.

This kind of structures are mostly now unsustainable. Proposing a convention

center and hotels must be in a sustainable and green design. Because most of the

designs are towards this style especially that this both structures consume so much

carbon emission. To achieve this depending the innovation to its surroundings and

that can showcase what is in Oriental Mindoro

CHAPTER 2.2 PRINCIPLES AND RELEVANCE TO THE PROJECT CHAPTER

Life Cycle Design

The principles of Life Cycle Design provide important guidelines for the selection of

building materials. Each step of the manufacturing process, from gathering raw

materials, manufacturing, distribution, and installation, to ultimate reuse or

disposal, is examined for its environmental impact.

A material’s life cycle can be organized into three phases: Pre-Building; Building;

and Post-Building. These stages parallel the life cycle phases of the building itself

(see this compendium’s “Sustainable Building Design” module). The evaluation of

building materials’ environmental impact at each stage allows for a cost-benefit

analysis over the lifetime a building, rather than simply an accounting of initial

construction costs.

Pre-Building Phase

The Pre-Building Phase describes the production and delivery process of a material

up to, but not including, the point of installation. This includes discovering raw

materials in nature as well as extracting, manufacturing, packaging, and

transportation to a building site. This phase has the most potential for causing

environmental damage. Understanding the environmental impacts in the pre-

building phase will lead to the wise selection of building materials. Raw material

procurement methods, the manufacturing process itself, and the distance from the

manufacturing location to the building site all have environmental consequences.

An awareness of the origins of building materials is crucial to an understanding of

their collective environmental impact when expressed in the form of a building.

Post-Building Phase

The Post-Building Phase refers to the building materials when their usefulness in a

building has expired. At this point, a material may be reused in its entirety, have its

components recycled back into other products, or be discarded.

BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE in association with Landscaping

Bioclimatic is a sector of architecture that dominated by the principles of ecology

and sustainability. The term "bioclimatic design" implies design which aims to

protect the environment and natural resources. The aim of bioclimatic architecture

is to create urban areas and buildings that are designed in order to fully cover their

energy requirements without induce environmental damage.

Key elements of bioclimatic building design are passive systems, which are the

components of a building. Passive systems operate without mechanical parts or

additional power supply and naturally warm and cool buildings. They are divided

into three categories:

Passive solar heating systems

Passive natural cooling techniques and

Systems and day lighting techniques

The relation between bioclimatic architecture and landscape architecture

Vernacular Architecture

Indigenous builders use local climate, culture and materials to guide their processes

instead of years of formal schooling. The constraint of locality may limit formal

elements, materials, and size to vernacular builders, but making choices inside the

presented constraints allows for innovation to take place outside of initial

expectations. Before the industrial revolution, around 200 materials were used in

the building trades worldwide. Most of those materials were the same nearly

everywhere: wood, straw, brick, stone and. Even with such a limited array of

materials, widely different uses and forms evolved in different locations. Specifying

boundaries does not have to limit options.

Ethnic architecture in the Philippines refers to different forms of folk and vernacular

architecture found among the different ethnolinguistic communities in the country.

These forms include dwellings, whether permanent or makeshift, granaries,

fortifications, places of worship, and other temporary structures. Ethnic architecture

is created by the different ethnolinguistic communities in the Philippines, from

lowland communities to communities in the Cordilleras, the Visayan Islands,

Mindanao, and other adjacent islands.

CHAPTER 2.3 APPLICATION TO THE PROJECT

Application to the project is composed of 2 innovations. Sustainability through wind

turbines and using building materials in the site. Wind turbines that are bladeless

that will be applied in the structure. The second innovation is through vernacular

architecture in the location. Oriental Mindoro has vernacular architecture. However,

Oriental Mindoro’s vernacular architecture has only limited data.

Wind turbine: strong,

affordable and silent. Because of

the vertical axis design eddy can

produce energy with wind from

any direction. It can be mounted

virtually everywhere.

Exo-skeleton; a structural

net wrapped around the building

that together with the building’s

core supports the required

programmatic elements. The

structure as such is perhaps

reminiscent of Bamboo weaving

or Bamboo scaffolding. The

weaving of the structure creates an intricate pattern of void spaces. These empty

spaces can now be occupied by so-called Vertical Axis Wind Turbines. It does not

propose to use a new category of turbines; it deploys an existing type: the eddy.

These flower-like turbines are just orchestrated in a refreshing way.

Bamboo Basket                     

The functionality of the required program - lobby, parking, museum, offices,

conference center and observatory - results in a specific shape for each unit. The

program is stacked and positioned on specific heights. As such a kind of ‘totem’

comes into being that is wrapped by an intelligent skin.

Dyson is a new developed

idea of a bladeless fan. A

"bladeless" fan blows air from a ring

with no blades. Its blades are safely

hidden in its base. Fan blades send

bursts of air while the bladeless fan

sends a smooth breeze. The air

comes in via the base unit

containing a fan. It is then sent up

into a ring and comes out specially shaped slit all around the ring where it passes

over a shape like that of an aircraft wing. The negative pressure formed sucks more

air through the ring. The air coming out of the ring drags even more air from around

the ring. There is fifteen times the airflow coming out of the ring as goes into the

base. The industrial designer named his fan the air multiplier.

The innovation is to

convert the common wind turbines that applied in the structure like dyson fan. If

this will be applied to the building. it is more aesthetically improved and more safe

since there are no blades

CHAPTER 3 SITE IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS

This chapter presents the how the process of the site selection have been

done. Also, what are the criteria that must follow for a better site? This must be

justify through selecting in 3 potential sites. This will be depending in the

characteristics of the site and if this will be the most suitable site for the proposal

CHAPTER 3.1 SITE SELECTION PROCESS

CHAPTER 3.1.1 CRITERIA FOR SITE SELECTION

Since it is a hotel and convention center there are specified and important

criteria for choosing a site. This site selection considerations are applied for the

hotel and convention center.

Accessibility

Time in the duration/ distance travel to the convention/ hotel. There must be

a limited time for the transportation of the users to the structure.

Frequency of connections to the site

Convenience of the users on scheduling on different connections. This must

be accessible to the barangays of Oriental Mindoro

Has an easy access to the urban areas.

Permits access by people with disabilities

Availability of the shuttle services

Extra- conference Opportunities

A leisure that can have by the users such as entertainments (bars,

restaurants, theaters, etc.), Shopping (tiangge, malls, shops, night markets,

etc.), Sightseeing ( architecture, parks, beach, rivers), recreational activities,

business deals or negotiations

Meeting Facilities

A site that has the capacity to provide number of facilities that can cater the

objective of the proposal.

A site that has suitability of facilitating the proposal’s layout and floor plan.

A site that will create a fitting atmosphere and environment for the facility.

A site that will cater the facilities of the services of the convention and hotel.

A site that can provide safe and secured of the facility

Information of the Site

Other information that will affect the proposal such as the history and

reputation of the site. The reason is this will affect the marketing strategies of

the site.

Site Environment

Consideration on the climate must be analyzed. Since one of the

consideration is the sustainability of the design.

The setting of the site must be attractive surroundings such as the

environment and infrastructures

The site must be in a beach front.

A site that has a potential for future developments

Other Criteria

The risks of the natural disasters and other possible adverse events must be

prevented.

CHAPTER 3.1.2 SITE OPTION DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER 3.1.2.1 LAZARETO, CALAPAN CITY

SITE A

CHAPTER 3.1.2.2 LAZARETO, CALAPAN CITY

SITE B

Site A and site B is located in Lazareto, Oriental Mindoro. Most of all the

ports from different places stop by at Calapan City. So transportation is not a

problem in the site since all of the time, there are available transportation. The site

is both in the flat terrain. Also, this is both in the beach front that is one of the aims

of the proposal. This is over viewing the Baco- Chico Island and Silonay Islet. This is

surrounded with the residential and agricultural areas. Site A is beside the airport

though it is not used for public transportation. Still this can be used for the VIPs to

land in here. Site A has a bigger lot area than site B. However there is some parts

this both site has squatter areas. One of the problems that must solved in

considering the site.

Country Philippines

Region MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)

Province Oriental Mindoro

District 1st district of Oriental Mindoro

Founded January 2, 1917

Cityhood March 21, 1998

Barangays 62

Government[1]

• Mayor Arnan C. Panaligan

Area[2]

• Total 250.06 km2 (96.55 sq mi)

Population (2010)[3]

• Total 124,173

• Density 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)

Demonym Calapeños

ZIP code 5200

Dialing code 43

Income class 3rd class city

CHAPTER 3.1.2.2 PINAMALAYAN

CHAPTER 3.1.2.3 PINAMALAYAN

SITE c

Pinamalayanan is definition of raindown of ethnicity and modernism. It is the

soon-to-be city that offers a land that can expand with the development of

agricultural, commercial and industrial. Pinamalayan is now a center of trade and

commercial activities since it influence the other provinces like Socorro, Pola, Gloria

and Bansud also the provinces of Marinduque and Romblon. It said that it is one of

the provinces that has an extremely well positioned in the provincial growth. One of

the advantage is that it is in the center of the province that shows developments of

facilities.

The site is located at the Pinamalayanan, Oriental Mindoro adjacent to the

strong republic nautical hwy. Few structures are surrounding the site. Also, no

vegetation but field only. In front of it is the agricultural field and also near at the

beach and the municipalities.

Though the weakness of the site is the transportation to the piers are far from

the site. The international and local tourist will have the longer time period in the

transportation going to the site. Also, it is not that developed that in the Calapan

city.

Region IV-B-MIMAROPA

Province Oriental Mindoro

Congressional District 2nd

Income Classification First Class Municipality

Land Area 27, 800 has.

Population Population

Number of Barangays 37

Number of Households 16,610

Average Household Size 5.03

Average Population Density  

Distance from Capital 68 kms.

Travel Time from Capital 1 and half hours

CHAPTER 3.1.3 SITE SELECTION AND JUSTIFICATION

The chosen site is Site A complies with the requirements of the proposal.

Since among the 3 sites, this site is the largest and suitable for the proposal. Having

a 21 hectares is admirable because of potential future developments that can be

built. Especially that majority in the location is residentials and agricultural. Less

competitors that the proposal would have. Because of large site there are more

development like commercial areas and other accomodations. Also, transportation

is a benefit with the site since it is beside the calapan airport and a few meters

away is the seaport where majority of the tourists used the seaport in calapan city.

This is also in the provincial road. Also it is adjacent to the beach seeing the Silonay

Island and Horca Piloto. In site B, there are existing squatters. This can be the

employees of the hotel and convention since it is a large project for the Oriental

Mindoro and an opportunity for labor employment. They will be relocated with a

better housing. The site is suitable since it is located in an rural area but there is an

easy access to the city. Majority that will used this is a benefit for the since majority

of the local citizens are in calapan city, local and international tourists will be few

minutes to go to the site. The best location for applying the innovation, goals and

objectives ng proposal. Beach front and its sustainability. Also, calapan has already

many establishments and tourist spots like restaurants, malls etc. few minutes

away is the famous tourist spot in Mindoro, the white beach Puerto Galera.

CHAPTER 3.2 SITE EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS

CHAPTER 3.2.1 THE MACRO SETTING

MIMAROPA

MIMAROPA is in the country island group of the Philippines Luzon. It is divided into

Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan, the

administrative region of the Philippines, as Region IV-B. Calapan City in Oriental

Mindoro is the regional center of MIMAROPA. The total population (2010) of the

region is 2,744,671 with a density of 93/km2 (240/sq mi). The region composes of

5 provinces, 2 cities, 71 municipalities, 1458 barangays and 7 cong. Districts.

ORIENTAL MINDORO

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Oriental Mindoro is an inverted j-shaped plan. It is where the regional capital

of the MIMAROPA is located. This is rich from naturescapes like beaches, river, lakes

and etc. not only with the nature, it is also rich in cultures and traditions of different

kinds of ethnic groups. One of the assests of Oriental Mindoro is the Puerto Galera

also known as the pearl of Mindoro. It is famous with its beaches, coral reefs and

dive sites. There is also the Baco’s Mt. Halcon, the country’s third highest peak and

tourist destination especially for the mountain climbers. Other than this, Oriental

Mindoro has so many tourist spots that can be proud of.

GEOGRAPHY

Oriental Mindoro is located 15 kilometers off the southwest coast of Luzon. It

lies on the eastern portion of the island. It is bounded on the north by Verde Island

and the Verde Passage, on the east by Maestro de Campo Island and Tablas Strait,

on the south by Semirara Island near Pandarodan bay, and on the west by the

province of Occidental Mindoro. It has a total land area of 436,470 hectares. The

province has 39 named and 89 unnamed islands and islets, leaving much of its

attractions virgin to visitors, and an untrammeled area to explore.

CLIMATE

Oriental Mindoro’s climate is favorable to vegetable growth throughout the

year. The climate is neither a dry season nor maximum have rain period. The

location and topography of the island on the western side of the great ocean body is

another contributing factor in the rainfall pattern of the province. China Sea, fed by

warm water from a branch of south equatorial current, passes between Singapore

and Borneo thus keeping the water bodies surrounding the island warm year-round

and consequently providing excellent sources of moisture.

POPULATION

Based on the May 2007 National Statistics Survey, Oriental Mindoro Island

registered a total population of 785,602. Which is higher by 53, 951 from the year

2000, resulting in an annual population growth rate of 1.06% during the seven-year

period. The people are mostly of Tagalog stock. The ethnic Mangyan tribe consists

of various smaller tribes like the Iraya, Alangan, and Tadwanan.

INDUSTRIES

The lifestyles of Mindoreños are basically simple and rural. 70 percent of the

populace engage in land and sea agriculture, with only 30 percent living in

urbanized centers. The ethnic tribes, Mangyans, are gentle and withdrawn but many

of them have managed to integrate into the cultural mainstream, largely in the

municipalities of Mansalay, Baco, Puerto Galera, Roxas,

and Bongabong. These Mangyans are skilled weavers and craftsmen,

producing intricate tribal finery, including baskets, mats, and other items, both

functional and aesthetic.

LANGUAGE / DIALECTS

Visiting Oriental Mindoro does not entail memorizing bits of conventional lines

in dialects spoken other than Tagalog, which serves as the predominant dialect.

Other dialects spoken are Ilocano and Cebuano. Strains of the Mangyan dialect

spoken are Arayan, Alagnan, Buhid, Hunuo, and Tadyawan. The working population

can read and speak Filipino and English.

POLITICAL SUBDIVISION

Oriental Mindoro is composed of 15 municipalities, with Calapan City as the

capital of the province. The municipalities are Baco, Bansud, Bongabong, Bulalacao,

Naujan, Mansalay, Pinamalayan, Pola, Puerto Galera, Roxas, San Teodoro, Socorro,

and Victoria Gloria.

TOPOGRAPHY

Oriental Mindoro is the eastern half of the island of Mindoro. The generalized

elevation in Oriental Mindoro is mostly lowland shown in the appendix 1. For the

slope, it is mostly gently undulating with a slope of 0-8% shown in appendix 2. In

which has the most potentials for structural developments than occidental Mindoro.

In appendix 3, it shows in the map that the site does not have potential geophysical

hazards.

The total land area of the province is approximately 436,472 hectares.

Alienable and Disposable land Area: 222,895 has and total forest Land: 213,577 has

TRAFFIC

In the figure, it shows that the

average daily traffic Oriental Mindoro

are medium to light. Though in the

part of Calapan city there is high daily

traffic.

CALAPAN CITY

HISTORY OF CALAPAN

The derivation of the name of Calapan cannot be traced with certainty.  Some

opined that it came from the word “Kalap” which means to gather logs.  Thus

“Kalapan” was supposed to be a place where logs were gathered.  In the old

records, however, there was never a mention of Calapan as a place where logs were

produced or exported.  Furthermore, huge forest trees where logs were produced

certainly did not grow near the town, which was swampy.  Another theory holds that

Calapan was originally pronounced as “Kalapang” which, according to an old

Tagalog dictionary, was a synonym for “sanga” or branch.  It could then refer to

the settlement of Kalapang as a branch of its mother town of Baco, an adjoining

town.  The name was later hispanized as Calapan.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

At present, Calapan has an area of only 250.06 sq. km (according to Land

Management Bureau). It has also jurisdiction over the three (3) Baco Islets on the

Calapan Bay and the two (2) Silonay Islets.

Since its creation as a city, Calapan has witnessed significant strides in

commerce and industry, infrastructure and social services.  New commercial

establishments were opened providing employment and income opportunities for

the residents.  An expanded program on social services delivery, particularly in

health care and education, were undertaken.  The city’s physical infrastructure was

upgraded which includes the construction of new roads and drainage facilities. 

Tourism was boosted with the opening of inland resorts and new hotels.

GEOGRAPHY OF CALAPAN CITY

Calapan city lies on the head of Calapan Bay, Northeastern part of Mindoro

Island with 28 nautical miles from the nearest point of Batangas Province and is

about 45 kms. South of Batangas City and 130 kms. South of Manila.

According to the Land Management Bureau, Calapan has total land area of

250.06 square kilometers or 25,006 hectares including the three (3) Baco Islets and

two (2) Silonay Islets; the National Statistics Office has a figure of 265.20 sq.km. As

measured from cadastral data using Geographic Information System (GIS)-based

techniques, it has an area of approximately 185.99 sq. km. including the 5 islets.

The city is situated on the vast northeastern floodplain of Oriental Mindoro. The

overall land character is that of a wide plain having meandering rivers interspersed

with wetlands at the seacoast periphery.

TOPOGRAPHY

The map shown above is the base map city of Calapan. It shows the different roads

in Calapan city in Oriental Mindoro.

The

map

shown above is the general land use map city of calapan. Majority of the land are

used as environmental conservation area. Second next is the urban development

area then the midtown area.

The map shown above is the earthquake-triggered landslide susceptibility Map. Based from

the map, the site is not susceptible from earthquakes.

Total Land Use

The figure above shows the existing establishments in Calapan city. This also

shows the types roads (the primary and secondary roads). Transportation through

private aircraft is approximately 30 minutes from Manila to Calapan airport or vice

versa.

POPULATION

As per 2010 NSO Census of Population, the city’s total population is 124,173.

Moreover, Calapan City has a population growth of 1.60 according to NSO (2000-

2010).

TRANSPORTATION

Inventory of Land Transport Vehicles

Classification Motor Vehicles Registered

TOTALFOR HIRE

New Renewal

Gas Diesel Gas Diesel

Vehicle For Hire G(VFH) - - - - 0

Jeepney (UV-PUJ) - 1 97 617 715

SJ - - - 1 1

Truck Bus- Public Utility Vehicle (TB-PUB)

- - - 6 6

Tricycle (TC) 702 - 4,734 - 5,436

Truck Hire (TH) 0 0 1 8 9

Sub-Total 702 1 4,831 632

GOVERNMENT

Light (Car) - - 2 - 2

Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)

- - 3 14 17

Utility Vehicle (UV) - 1 34 109 144

Truck (T) - - 1 21 22

Truck Bus (TB) - - - 4 4

Motor Cycle (MC) 3 - 29 - 32

Sub-Total

PRIVATE

Light (Car) - - 917 - 917

Medium (Car) - - 79 4 83

Heavy (Car) - - 1 - 1

Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)

- - 258 335 593

Utility Vehicle (UV) 1 1 1,600 3,526 5,128

Truck (T) - 1 70 893 964

Truck Bus (TB) - - 2 18 20

Motor Cycle (MC) 5,505 - 13,172 - 18,677

Trailer (TRL) - - - - 0

Motor Cycle with Sidecar (MTC)

- - - - 0

Sub-Total 5,506 2 14.515 4,776

TOTAL TRANSPORT VEHICLES

32,771

Source: Land Transportation Office as of year 2013

A total of 32,771 transport vehicles for the year 2013 in Calapan City

or an increase of 10.12% compared to last year total of 29,759. This is the

list of types of vehicles in Calapan City. Highest number of transportation is

tricycles next is the jeepneys. Other than that, there is also the SUVs or Fx.

SEA PORT

The Port of Calapan is the main port serving Oriental Mindoro and plays an

important role in the transport of general, RORO cargoes and passengers to other

provinces. The port is a reinforced concrete general purpose wharf, primarily

operated using the RORO facilities. Chief commodities handled at the port are

copra, rice and other agricultural products for outbound cargo; cement, fertilizer

and general commodities for inbound cargo.

The port is between Balite and Calapan Points in an open sight 4.0 kilometers

wide NE of Calapan City Proper. It is about 1.5 kilometers from the existing Calapan

airport. It is 22 nautical miles southward from Batangas City. Sea distance to Manila

is 104.3 nautical miles. It is located at lat 13°25.8’ N, long 121°11.8’E. National road

from the port through the Calapan City proper to other municipalities. Silonay going

northward to Matoco Points.

Total Port Area -

32, 116.51 sq. meters

PORT TRAFFIC STATISTICS

Shipping and Cargo Statistics

Month Shipcalls Cargo Throughput (Ro-Ro Cargoes in units)

Inward Outward Total

January 1,146 13,024 14,089 27,113

February 952 11,677 11,081 22,758

March 1,054 15,385 14,166 29,551

April 1,150 15,783 16,128 31,911

May 1,167 16,203 16,096 32,299

June 1,027 12,533 12,230 24,763

July 1,071 12,731 12,294 25,025

August 1,003 11,584 11,273 22,857

September 950 13,069 12,779 25,848

October* 1,075 15,409 14,233 29,642

November* 1,065 12,958 13,019 25,977

December* 1,250 17,124 15,210 32,334

Total 12,910 167,480 162,598 330,078

Source: Philippine Ports Authority as of year 2013

Passenger Statistics

Month Disembarked Embarked

2013 Daily Average 2013 Daily Average

January 128,812 4,155 138,216 4,459

February 93,955 3,356 75,432 2,694

March 147,770 4,767 104,718 3,378

April 177,767 5,926 150,824 5,027

May 187,017 6,033 154,981 4,999

June 106,617 3,554 91,277 3,043

July 93,550 3,018 76,707 2,474

August 91,546 2,953 77,047 2,485

September 102,732 3,424 85,009 2,834

October 135,713 4,378 99,508 3,210

November 107,131 3,571 100,495 3,350

December 191,818 6,188 118,297 3,816

Total 1,564,428 4,286 1,272,511 3,486

Source: Philippine Ports Authority as of year 2013

As shown in the table, every month has almost the cargo throughput. Highest

number of cargo throughput is in the month December 32,334 and the least month

is in July 2,474. Calapan Port provides venue for the transport of cargoes and

passengers to Metro Manila and other provinces in Luzon via Batangas port, with 32

daily round trips. Said port is equipped with berthing areas for fast craft,

conventional and Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) vessels, passenger terminal shed and a

Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) with complete amenities. For out bounded

cargoes, rice, banana, fruits, citrus and other agricultural products are handled by

the port, as well as inbound cargoes like cement, fertilizers and general

commodities. The average travel time from Batangas to Calapan is 2 ½ to 3 hours

by RoRo vessel and one hour through fast craft. The average travel time from

Batangas to Puerto Galera takes one hour by motorized banca.

Name and Location of

Airport

Airlines Frequency of Flights

AM PM

Aircraft Type

Lazareto – Used for General Aviation

Transportation through private aircraft is approximately 30 minutes

from Manila to Calapan airport or vice versa. There is no existing public air

transportation in Calapan City.

Inventory of Tourist Spots/Attractions 2013

Tourist spots/

Attractions

Location Area (sq.m)

Facilities

nr lf t/b

s/f cf Rsf

A. Resorts

1. Anahaw Island View Resort

Balite 5,000 18 * * * * *

2. Calapan Bayside Beach Resort

Suqui 7,000 7 * *

3. Isles View Garden Beach

Parang 10,000 9 * * *

4. Cocofarm Spring Resort Canubing I 115,000

5 * * * *

5. La Concynrich Riverview Resort

Parang 20,000 29 * * *

6. La Estancia Resort Bayanan II 2,000

7. Parang Beach Resort Parang 4,000 15 * * * *

8. Richville Gardens Resort

Masipit 10,000 8 * * * *

9. Donnyland Beach Resort

Suqui 18 * *

10. El Pueblo Rhizort Balite 18 * * *

11. JKL Family Cove Resort

Balite 4 *

12. Jesstar Resort Malamig 6 * *

13. Ferraren Hills Club House

Lumangbayan 22 *

14. Eduardo’s Resort Bayanan II

15. Ciudad Garden Resort Tibag

HOTELS/INNS/PENSION

1. Filipiniana Hotel Sto. Niño 50 * * * *

4. Riceland II Sto. Niño 5,000 34 * *

5. Rodina Lodge Lumangbayan 8 * *

6. Tawiran Pension House Tawiran 5 * *

7. Calapan Bay Hotel 1 & 2

San Rafael 16 * * *

8. Blue Harbor Inn San Antonio 14 * * *

10. Sweet Care Hotel Lalud 18 * *

11. Hotel MA-YI San Vicente East

23 *

13.Bulalo Mangrove Inn Balite 15 * *

14.King Domini Hotel San Vicente Central

11 *

17.Gemelli Inn Lalud 10 * *

18.Italian Drive Inn Salong 7 *

19.Morning Breeze Lodge 1 & 2

Salong & Sta. Maria

30 * *

20.La Paraiso Drive-In Hotel

Bulusan 10 * *

21.Achieme Hotel San Vicente Central

12 *

23.Red Line Lodging Inn Balite 15 * *

24.Rejens Lodging Inn Balite 6 * *

25.Bimas Inn Tawiran 10 * *

26.El Cañonero Sto. Niño, San Vicente South

*

28.Vencio’s Garden Hotel & Restaurant

Tawiran 10 * *

29.Neo’s Inn Salong 5 *

30.Hillside Inn Salong 9 *

31.Golden Paradise Inn 18 *

32. Aguas Hotel Bayanan I *

33. Nikita’s Place Hotel Tawiran 18 * *

34. Metropolis Hotel San Vicente North

10 *

35. Tree of Life Libis 18 *

36. Don Amando’s Inn Ibaba 4 *

37. Ancheta’s Boarding House

Masipit

38. BC Head Apartelle Sta. Maria

39. People’s Inn San Vicente South

40. CBS Hotel & Resort Malamig

41. La Swerte Hotel Ibaba East

42. Amore Inn Pachoca

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

Location Area Description/Place of Interest

1. Calapan Recreational and Zoological Park

Bulusan 26,457 sq. m

Zoo animals, recreational areas, picnic and camping

grounds

2.Bulusan Caves Bulusan Home of Bats,various forms of Stalactites &

Stalagmites

3. Caluangan Lake Baruyan 1,280,000 sq

m

Home of the famous baruy(halaan) and various

kinds of fishes

4. Bacochico I Ibaba East 406,606 sq m

White beaches,corals & various rock formations

5.Bacochico II Ibaba East 142,101 sq m

White beaches,corals & various rock formations

6.Bacochico III Ibaba East 33,672 sq m

White beaches and corals

7.Harka Piloto Islet Suqui 47,970 sq m

White beaches and corals

8.Silonay Islet Suqui 60,000 sq m

White beaches and corals

9. Masipit Creek Masipit Various type of mangroves, different species of birds and

reptiles

10. Silonay, Navotas, Maidlang Marshes

Silonay, Navotas, Maidlang

Thick mangroves abound along the shoreline

179

11. Pachoca-Balite Beach Pachoca and Balite

2-km length

Semi-black sand shorelines, cottages and

beach resorts are available to tourists

12. Lazareto-Suqui-Parang Beach

Lazareto, Suqui,Parang

3- km length

Semi-black sand shorelines, cottages and

beach resorts are available to tourists

HISTORICAL & RELIGIOUS SITES

Location Area Description/Place of Interest

1. Casa Real Ruins Ibaba East Former seat of Prov’l Spanish Gov’t

2. Calapan Old Cemetery (Bishop Finneman Center)

Calero Site where the first captive Insurrectos in Calapan were executed by the

Spaniards

3.San Vicente Bridge San Vicente North

Site of the first battle between the Spaniards

and Insurrectos

4. Calapan Sto. Niño Cathedral

Ilaya Founded 300 years ago, it is the center of religious activities in Calapan City

5. Mindoro HS (OMHS) San Vicente East

50,000 sq. m

Became the Headquarters of Japanese Army in

Or.Mindoro during the Second World War

6.St. Augustine Seminary Suqui Seminary with museum

7.Bishop Palace San Rafael Residence of Bishop & Botanical Gardens

8.St. Rafael Monastery St. Rafael Place for Retreat and Seminars

9. Benedictine Nuns St. Rafael Place for Retreat and Seminars

10. Mangyan Mission Calero Mangyan Heritage Center

11.Calapan City Musem Guinobatan The Museum houses relics from the American and

Japanese period and even from the past leaders of

the City.

12. New City Hall Guinobatan 5 has. The seat of the City Government of Calapan

13. Provincial Museum Camilmil Artifacts from the Pre-Spanish Era

14. Calapan Plaza Ibaba East Relatively modified structure adjacent the Old

City Hall that serves as park and amusement.

AGRO-TOURISM SITES Location Area Description/Place of Interest

1. Parang Coconut and Banana Plantations

Parang Various types of bananas and coconuts are planted.

Activities: Lupakan, Coconut

Harvesting,Picnics. Harvesting season is all

year round

2. Masipit Fishponds Masipit Bangus, shrimps and crabs are cultured at Masipit Fishponds. Harvesting

season is all-year round

3. Sapul Orchard Sapul Main attractions are rambutan & lanzones.

September and October are harvesting seasons.

4. Biga Ricefields Biga Famous varieties of palay are planted, activity for tourists, planting and

harvesting, picnics and pinipigan.

5. Papaya Plantation Personas

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Location Area Description/Place of Interest

1. Calapan City Fiesta Calapan City Held from Dec 16-Jan 1 of every year. Celebrated in honor of the Patron Sto.

Niño. Considered the longest celebrated Fiesta

in the Phil.

2. Mayuhan and Santacruzan

Calapan City Celebrated in every barangay of the city from

May 1-31 of the year. Highlights the Flower

offering and procession of the Holy Cross and Sagalas

3. Calapan City Foundation Day

Calapan City Celebrated every 21st of March. Highlights: KALAP FESTIVAL, Street Dancing

Contest, Mardigras , Search for Miss Calapan & Employees Day for CGC

employees

4. Oriental Mindoro Foundation Day

Calapan City Held every Nov 9-15 of the year. Hosted by Or.

Mindoro Prov’l Gov’t. Highlights: Street Dancing

Contest, Miss Or. Mdo. Pageant, Pandangitab

Source: City Trade and Industry Department as of year 2013

Legend; nr=number of rooms lf = lodging and food t/b = toilet/bathrooms sf =

shopping facilities cf = communication facilities rsf = recreation and sports facilities

This are the tourist spots and accommodations of Calapan city. Even only in

the city it is already rich in tourist destinations.

Strategic Cluster Destination Profile

Name of Cluster CP-3 Mindoro-Calamian Cluster

Location & Composition

The Cluster comprises three Tourism Development Areas: CP-3A Puerto Galera, CP-3B Southwest Mindoro Coast and Hinterland, and CP-3C Busuanga-Coron-Culion Islands.

Main Tourism

Resources / Assets

Coastal beaches, coves, islands, internationally protected marine reserves, WWII wrecks, marine karst, and forest landscapes; indigenous cultures; other cultural heritage including historic sites, customs, tradition, cuisine and festivals.

Access International air access via NAIA with domestic connections to Busuanga, and San Jose Airports; and ferry services between Batangas to Puerto Galera and San Jose, and to Coron.

Tourist Accommodation Facilities

1,677 hotel and resort rooms accredited with DOT located mainly in urban centers operating at +50% room occupancy. Many smaller establishments not accredited.

Tourism Metrics 470,641 arrivals in tourist accommodation in 2008 of which 168,980 are estimated to be international and 301,661 were domestic arrivals. 2000 to 2008 CAGR was 13.08%.

Development Potential

Internal Strengths Internal Weaknesses

Well-developed small-scale resort base at Puerto Galera

Pristine and unspoiled nature of the Busuanga-Coron-Culion Islands

High marine and forest biodiversity

Indigenous cultural heritage

Poor air and sea accessibility

Poor access and visitor infrastructure at tourist sites

Limited capacity of key sites

Poor reputation of some sites

Weak public sector coordination and tourism Governance

External Opportunities External Threats

Increasing international and domestic tourism

Positioning the Cluster as a an eco-resort destination based on its island beach and marine and forest ecotourism assets

Uncoordinated and uncontrolled development

Impact of extractive industries (mining and logging)

Security concerns on Mindoro

Typhoons, earthquakes and Tsunamis (Mindoro)

Market Product Development Opportunities

Developing niche and small scale beach and island eco-resort and wellness-spa destinations, developing marine and forest adventure ecotourism products, developing diving and nautical tourism facilities, and supporting these with a broad range of nature and culture heritage sightseeing and adventure activities.

Key Products: Nature Based, Sun and Beach, Cultural Tourism

Strategic Products/Markets: Health & Wellness Tourism

Opportunity/Niche: Nautical Tourism

Key Development Deficiencies and Needs

Access & Connectivity

Upgrading existing domestic airports to improve air operations from NAIA and Clark International Airports, and improving fast ferry access from Batangas and Manila and

upgrading RORO access.

Upgrading road access between Puerto Galera and San Jose, and Ferry/RORO connections to Busuanga-Coron-Culion Islands.

Tourist Site & Attraction Development

Improving last mile tourist site road and sea access as well as site visitor infrastructure including restoration of sites and structures with sustained operations and maintenance.

Tourist Accommodation Needs

Niche and small-scale beach and island eco-resorts.

Network of community-based marine, coastal, and forest-based ecotourism sites

Develop appropriately sized mixed use leisure, entertainment, shopping, and multi-purpose convention facilities in San Jose

Improve and expand existing range of day activity products.

Forecasts Arrivals 2010 - 2016

Baseline (2010) Low Growth Scenario 2016 High Growth Scenario 2016

Foreign: 91,897

Domestic: 217,093

Total: 308,990

Foreign: 154,120

Domestic: 384,593

Total: 538,713

Foreign: 212,563

Domestic: 502,149

Total: 714,712

Source of Data: Accommodation Establishments as submitted to Department

Tourism Regional Offices

CHAPTER 3.2.2 THE MICRO SETTING

Lazareto is a barangay of the philippine component city City Of Calapan in

the province Oriental Mindoro in MIMAROPA which is part of the Luzon group of

islands. Lazareto is one of the barangays which are in the outlying area of

Component City City of Calapan. The component city City Of Calapan with a

population of about 116,976 and its 62 barangays belong to the partly urban areas

in the Philippines. While some of the barangays developed modern urban

structures, some others, especially

those which are seated in the outlying

areas, remained rural. By the end of

2007 Lazareto had 3,853 residents.

The site chose is on barangay

lazareto, Calapan City, Oriental

Mindoro. The map shows the provincial

and barangay roads, barangay

boundaries and the establishments. In

the barangay lazareto there are the

Calapan airport, the elementary school,

chapels and few resorts. The barangay

is surrounded by a shoreline. The existing structures are mostly the residential,

agricultural and industrial.

Barangay

HouseholdNumber of Household

Household Number of

Population Population Household

URBAN 2010 2010 2007 2007

1 Lazareto 4,005 877 3,853 839

Population Density of the Barangay

Barangay Land Area (has)

Population 2010

Density (Population/has)

Lazareto 130.1222 4,005 30.78

CHAPTER 3.2.3 RELATED LAWS AND ORDINANCES

Article xxii

Sustainable design and green architectonics for buildings/ Structures,

their sites/ grounds and affected portions of Rrows/ streets

The Water Code provisions on legal easements along waterways must be fully

complied with. Failure to comply will subject the violator/s to the penalties

prescribed under this Act.

Article xxiv the public domain [legal easements, view corridors/ sight

lines, streets/ road Right-of-way (rrow) and sidewalks/ arcades]

Section 2401. Legal Easements.

As prescribed under this Act and under the Water Code of the Philippines, legal

easements are areas prescribed by law to be free of obstructions or of constructed

buildings/ structures intended for permanent occupancies.

Solid Waste Management and MRF Establishment

The City Environment and Natural Resources Department accomplished

effectively the proper waste collection and disposal procedures in accordance to

national and local policies.

Substantial reduction in the volume of garbage generated in CY 2013 in the

51 service barangays was noticed because of the mandatory establishment of

Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). Recyclables were sold to buyback centers

(junkshops) and biodegradable materials were composted, reducing bulk of solid

waste collected by the city government. The number of service barangays

increased by 21 % for 2013.

CENRD is continuously conducting meetings with street sweepers, collectors

and waste keepers for their sensitive tasks and duties.

Wastes Segregation

Intensified campaign to encourage

barangays to establish and operate

their own Materials Recovery Facility

(MRF) for intensified waste

segregation. Establishment of

compost pits is highly encouraged.

Barangay receptacles with proper

segregation signage. Source: City Environment and Natural Resources Department

Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 200

Chapter 3.3 Site Development Options

Chapter 3.3.1 Site Analysis

Industrial Building Northeast Monsoon

Sunset SITE Sunrise

Squatters

Area

Calapan Airport

Southwest Monsoon

Site Visit

Chapter 3.3.2 Proposed Site Development Plan (with building massing)

Chapter 3.3.2.1 SCHEME 1

Chapter 3.3.2.1 SCHEME 2

APPENDICES

Appendix 1. Generalized map of elevation.

Appendix 2. Generalized map of slope.

Appendix 3. Combined Risk to Geophysical Disaster

SURVEY QUESTIONAIRE

Beach Front Development- Hotel and Convention Center in Mindoro

Survey

Gender

 Male

 FemaleAge

Occupation

 Employed

 Unemployed

 StudentTourist or from Mindoro

 Local Tourist

 International Tourist/ Foreigner

 Citizen of MindoroHave you been to Mindoro?

 Yes

 No

 Not yet, but i want toIf no, what do you want to see in Mindoro?

 The Mangyans' cultural performance

 The white sands of Puerto Galera

 The natural rivers of Mindoro

 The colorful fiestas of every barangay in Mindoro

 To learn more about cultures and traditions of mindoro

 I have no idea what is in Mindoro

 Other: Have you attended any events held in Mindoro?

 Yes

 NoIf yes, what events have you attended?

 The cultural events (such as fiestas, pageants and mangyan performance and etc.)

 The sports events

 Business meetings or conference

 Family gathering

 Vacation

 Weddings or Proms

 Other: If yes, where are this events being held?

Check all item that applies (one or more)

 Gym

 Convention Centers

 Outdoor area

 Hotel

 Beach

 Other: Are you interested in attending large events in Mindoro?

Such as regional events, national events, world expo and etc

 Yes, to gain new experiences in Mindoro

 No, it's too far from my place

 Yes, if there is a place I could stay in

 Yes, if there will be a good quality of facilitiesAre you comfortable/ satisfied with the venues held in Mindoro?

 Very Satisfied

 Somewhat Satisfied

 Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied

 Somewhat Dissatisfied

 Very DissatisfiedWhere do you want to stay at when you're in Mindoro?

 Hotel

 Motel

 Apartelle

 Resort

 Other: What location do you prefer of where you're staying at?

 In a water front (beach, river, etc)

 In the city

 In a village or on a rural area

 Other: Are you satisfied with the accommodation during your stay in Mindoro?

 Very satisfied

 Somewhat Satisfied

 Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied

 Somewhat Dissatisfied

 Very DissatisfiedDo you think it is necessary to build a convention center in Mindoro?

 Strongly Agree

 Agree

 Neutral

 Disagree

 Strongly DisagreeIf yes, what do you think should be considered in the design of such facility?

Check all item that applies (one or more)

 Showcasing the culture and traditions of the location

 A better location that surrounds nature and greeneries

 Near from the urban but still have the facility of living in a rural setting

 High quality of facilities

 Has many leisure and entertainment facilities

 Other: