ThePhilippines - Amazon Web Services · Philippines for conservation. The Philippines: 4 . Green Initiatives “An important aspect of an ecotourism trip is the concern for heritage

ThePhilippines

3 MAY 2012 CHIANG MAI, THAILAND

1

Alex M. Macatuno Philippine Department of Tourism

2

one of the top 25 biodiversity hotspots in the world in view of high percentage of endemic plants and animals

2nd largest reef in the world (Apo Reef)

The Philippines:

3

center of the center of marine fish biodiversity and the home of the most diverse marine ecosystem in the world

98% of the country’s reef are threatened; 70% of the

mangroves have been lost to fish ponds. As an example of peak diversity and endemism,

there is ample justification to prioritize the Philippines for conservation.

The Philippines:

4

“An important aspect of an ecotourism trip is the concern for heritage and how local peoples live and interact with their cultural and natural environment and enjoy quality experience”

-Philippine National Ecotourism Strategy

The Philippines: Green Initiatives

5

On 17 June 1999, Executive Order No. 111 created the National Ecotourism Steering Committee (NESC) and called for the formulation of the National Ecotourism Strategy and implementation programs and activities of the National Ecotourism Development Council (NEDC).


6

Principles of ecotourism: Sustainable management of natural and cultural

resources Environmental education and conservation awareness; Empowerment of local communities Development of products that will satisfy visitor needs Position the Philippines as a globally competitive

ecotourism destination


7

NATIONAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2011 - 2016)

Provides a framework to guide the Department of Tourism and other stakeholders in the private and public sector at the national, regional and local level to harness the potential of the tourism sector as an engine for sustainable growth.


8

OTHER POLICIES AND LAWS

• Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 Republic Act No. 9003 • Philippine Clean Air Act 1999 Republic Act No. 8749 • Climate Change Act of 2009 Republic Act No. 9729


9

GREENPEACE – grEEn Destinations


An awareness campaign initiated by the DOT in partnership with GREENPEACE Southeast Asia.

10

11

1. Sapang Bato

Trekking Project

The Philippines:

Organization of Community-based Projects

2. Banaue Ecotourism

Project

12

3. Hundred Islands Micro

Enterprise

The Philippines: Organization of Community-based Projects

4. Donsol Whale Shark

Interaction Program

13

Prime Ecotourism Sites/Destinations

APO REEF

The Philippines:

MINDORO

14

BATANES

Prime Ecotourism Sites/Destinations The Philippines:

TUBBATAHA REEF

15

Prime Ecotourism Sites/Destinations

The Philippines:

New Seven Wonders of Nature

A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Puerto Princesa

Underground River

16

Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort Puerto Princesa, Palawan

The resort has been dubbed as the model for the Zero-Carbon Resorts (ZCR) Project under the European Union’s Switch-Asia program.

The Philippines: Green Hotel

17

Mandala Spa and Villas

Boracay Island •

Recognized for their significant and sustainable environmental policies and initiatives; consistent and notable environment - friendly practices.


18

Amarela Resort

Spearheaded the greening of tourist establishments in Panglao, Bohol.


19

Eden Nature Park

& Resort


EDSA Shangri-La Manila

20

Hilton Cebu

Resort & Spa


Lagen Island Resort

21

Makati Shangri-La

Manila


Miniloc Island Resort

22

Marco Polo Davao


Nature’s Village Resort

23

Shangri-La’s Macatan

Resort & Spa

[text]


Sofitel Philippine Plaza

24

Let’s go

Green!

25

Thank you!

MABUHAY!

26

ThePhilippines - Amazon Web Services · Philippines for conservation. The Philippines: 4 . Green Initiatives “An important aspect of an ecotourism trip is the concern for heritage

Documents