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Eco-Tourism Development Framework
2nd District, Oriental Mindoro
Office of Rep. Reynaldo V. Umali2nd District, Oriental Mindoro
House of Representatives
Outline I. Introduction: Eco-Tourism as the Fuel for
Progress II. Tourism Sector ProfileIII.Challenges: Tourism Sector Needs AssessmentIV. Opportunities: TDAs and TEZsV. Strategic Directions and ProgramsVI. Action Plan
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ECO-TOURISM
“Experience More Fun in Mindoro”
ECO-TOURISM will be the fuel for progress
ORIENTAL MINDORO is one of the few provinces in the country that has tremendous potentials for eco-tourism and nature-based activities. It is endowed with a great bio-diversity of marine and forest reserves, indigenous flora and fauna , fish sanctuaries, and cultural communities. It has declared national parks and marine parks to conserve and promote its natural treasures which include pristine beaches, rivers, caves and underground rivers as well as dive sites.
Tourism Sector Profile
FOREIGN VISITOR INFLOWS IN MIMAROPA from 2008 - 2010
PROVINCE 2008 2009 2010
MINDORO OCCIDENTAL
3,361 965partial
Data not available
MINDOROORIENTAL
34,320*** 17,121*** 135,000(January to June)
MARINDUQUE 463 1,965 Data not available
ROMBLON Data not available
PALAWAN(Puerto Princesa City)
35,849 52,446 25,055
*** System of gathering visitor arrival statistics is implemented in the Local Government Unit of Puerto Galera, based on the Environmental User’s Fee collection from Port of Batangas as point of embarkation
DOMESTIC VISITOR INFLOWS IN MIMAROPA from 2008 - 2010
PROVINCE 2008 2009 2010**
MINDORO OCCIDENTAL
14,255 8,428partial
Data not available
MINDOROORIENTAL
251,680*** 125,721*** 135,000(January to June)
MARINDUQUE 55,204 51,192 Data not available
ROMBLON Data not available
PALAWAN (Puerto Princesa City)
224,318 293,114 392,538
*** System of gathering visitor arrival statistics is implemented in the Local Government Unit of Puerto Galera, based on the Environmental User’s Fee collection from Port of Batangas as point of embarkation
Challenges: Tourism Sector Needs Assessment
Challenges toEco-Tourism Development1.Absence of a Provincial Tourism Masterplan2.Institutional constrains (absence of a Municipal Tourism
Officer)3.Specific challenges:
Attractions
Accessibility
Accommodation
Arrivals Activities
•Incomplete inventory and certification of potential TDAs and TEZs
•safety and security of natural and cultural resources while promoting nature-based tourism
•Lack of air and ground transport infrastructures as well as ICT infrastructures
•Insufficient facilities (inventory is ongoing)
•health and hygiene (water sanitation and waste disposal)
•human resources affinity to Travel and Tourism (T&T)
• incomplete inventory of tourist traffic
• enhancement of policy, rules and regulations for tourist traffic
• price competitiveness in the T&T industry
•Branding
OpportunitiesType of Tourist
AttractionMunicipality
Pinamalayan
Gloria Bansud Bongabong
Roxas Mansalay
Bulalacao
Nature 10 4 10 3 7 18
History and Culture
3 3 3 3
Industrial Tourism 2
Sports and Recreational Facility
8 2 1 2 4
Shopping 1 1
Customs and Traditions
5 3 4 3 4 3
Special Event
Health and Wellness
Source: Provincial Tourism Office (May 10, 2012)
OpportunitiesType of Tourist Attraction Municipality of Bulalacao
Nature (18) Mangyan Virgin Cave, White sand islets and reefs, Buyayao Island, Suguicay Island, Maasin Islet,
Tambaron Green Island, Aslom Islet, Silad Islet, Nagubat Islet, Liwago Islet, Borbo Island, Pocanil
Island, Sibalat island, Cabugao Waterfalls, Bagong Sikat Waterfalls, Paningiran Peak, Mt. Namalayan,
Buyayao Peak and Colon Hill History and Culture (0) ***Industrial Tourism (0) ***Sports and Recreational Facility (0) ***Shopping (0) ***Customs and Traditions (3) Town Fiesta in honor of St. Peter and Paul (June 29),
Biniray festival (June 29), and Foundation Day (Feb.15)
Special Event (0) ***Health and Wellness (0) ***
Source: Provincial Tourism Office (May 10, 2012)
Buyayao
Kalumbayan
Suguicay
Bulalacao
Maujao Beach
Balatasan Cove
Target Island
OpportunitiesType of Tourist Attraction Municipality of Mansalay
Nature (7) Matang-Pugita Waterfalls, Happy Valley Mountain View, Palaypay Diit River, Lanaw and Sigong River,
Mansalay Bay, Bugtong Bato Point and Lamak River/Waterfalls
History and Culture (3) Burial Cave in Balanga, Mangyan Culture (settlement) and Municipal Museum
Industrial Tourism (0) ***Sports and Recreational Facility (4) Tauga Diit River Trail, Acacia Park, Buktot White
Sand Beach , and Mountain View PalaceShopping (1) Bait Mangyan Village at Brgy. PanaytayanCustoms and Traditions (4) Town Fiesta in honor of Sta. Catalina (Nov.25),
moriones Festival and Penitensya (Holy Week), Manselenses Palakaya Festival (July 24) and
Foundation Day (July 24)Special Event (0) ***Health and Wellness (0) ***
Source: Provincial Tourism Office (May 10, 2012)
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Mangyan Traditional Music, Arts, Mangyan Traditional Music, Arts, and Craftsand Crafts
Mangyan Traditional Music, Arts, Mangyan Traditional Music, Arts, and Craftsand Crafts
OpportunitiesType of Tourist Attraction Municipality of Roxas
Nature (3) Tawas Cave, San Rafael Cave and Tauga Diit RiverHistory and Culture (0) ***
Industrial Tourism (2) Fish Sanctuary and San Vicente Eco-ForestSports and Recreational Facility (1) Botanical ParkShopping (1) Tiangge (every Wednesday and Sunday)Customs and Traditions (3) Town Fiesta in honor of Sto.Nino (Jan.25), Sipag
Festival (Jan.25),and Foundation Day (Nov.15)Special Event (0) ***Health and Wellness (0) ***
Source: Provincial Tourism Office (May 10, 2012)
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San Rafael CaveSan Rafael CaveSan Rafael CaveSan Rafael Cave
Dangay Beach and PortDangay Beach and PortDangay Beach and PortDangay Beach and Port
Sipag FestivalSipag FestivalSipag FestivalSipag Festival
OpportunitiesType of Tourist Attraction Municipality of Bongabong
Nature (10) Langcawan Waterfalls, Tangisan Waterfalls, Agpayan Waterfalls, Campana Waterfalls, Balogbog Cave,
Paladjungan Cave, Formon Waterfalls, Pinagbangayan Waterfalls, Payagnon Waterfalls,
and Gantong WaterfallsHistory and Culture (3) 17th Century Kuta Shrine, Ancestral House of Vicente
Ilagan, and Batangan Mangyan CommunityIndustrial Tourism (0) ****
Sports and Recreational Facility (1) Botanical ParkShopping (0) ****Customs and Traditions (4) Moriones Festival, Town Fiesta in honor of St.
Joseph (Mar.19), Sulyog Festival (Mar.19), and Foundation Day (Dec.7)
Special Event (0) ***Health and Wellness (0) ***
Source: Provincial Tourism Office (May 10, 2012)
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Kuta Church Kuta Church RuinsRuins
Kuta Church Kuta Church RuinsRuins
Tangisan WaterfallsTangisan WaterfallsTangisan WaterfallsTangisan Waterfalls
Sukol River Sukol River Sukol River Sukol River
Paladjungan CavePaladjungan CavePaladjungan CavePaladjungan CaveSulyog Festival Sulyog Festival Sulyog Festival Sulyog Festival
Bongabong
OpportunitiesType of Tourist Attraction Municipality of Bansud
Nature (3) Rosacara River, Manihala Waterfalls, and Lanon-Conrazon Waterfalls
History and Culture (3) Bansud Museum, Mangyan (Tadyawan) Settlements, and Mangyan Tribe in Dayang-dang,
Conrazon/Buhid Tribe in Rosacara Industrial Tourism (0) ****
Sports and Recreational Facility (2) Bansud Municipal Park /Plaza and Madre-Monte Beach Resort and Training Center
Shopping (0) ****Customs and Traditions (3) Town Fiesta in honor of Sto.Nino (Jan.17-19),
Basudani Festival (Jan.19), Foundation Day (July 4)Special Event (0) ***Health and Wellness (0) ***
Source: Provincial Tourism Office (May 10, 2012)
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Bansud
Manihala WaterfallsWaterfallsManihala WaterfallsWaterfalls
Mangyan MuseumMangyan MuseumMangyan MuseumMangyan Museum
Rosacara HillsRosacara HillsRosacara HillsRosacara Hills Madre MonteMonte Beach Resort
Madre MonteMonte Beach Resort
Basudani Basudani FestivalFestival
Basudani Basudani FestivalFestival
Bansud Municipal Hall and ParkBansud Municipal Hall and ParkBansud Municipal Hall and ParkBansud Municipal Hall and Park
OpportunitiesType of Tourist Attraction Municipality of Gloria
Nature History and Culture
Industrial Tourism Sports and Recreational Facility
ShoppingCustoms and Traditions
Special Event
Health and Wellness
Source: Provincial Tourism Office (May 10, 2012)
Gloria24
Agsalin Fish SanctuaryAgsalin Fish SanctuaryAgsalin Fish SanctuaryAgsalin Fish Sanctuary Walang Langit Walang Langit FallsFalls
Walang Langit Walang Langit FallsFalls
Kawayan FestivalKawayan FestivalKawayan FestivalKawayan Festival
OpportunitiesType of Tourist Attraction Municipality of Pinamalayan
Nature (10) Cawa-Cawa Waterfalls, Rosario Cave, Mahabang Buhangin, Marayos Waterfalls, Banilad Bayview, Mt. Dumali, Mt. Beyer, Mt. Worcester, Bongol Point and
Pili-Banilad-Ranzo ReefsHistory and Culture (3) Banilad Archeological Site, Tau Buhid Mangyan
Settlement, and Ranzo LighthouseIndustrial Tourism (0) ****Sports and Recreational Facility (8) Pinamalayan Theme Park, Mangyan Shooting Range,
Rainbow Junction, Parola at Pinamalayan Bay, Magdalena Beach Resort, Bulaklak Garden Resort,
Ranzo Stairway to Heaven, and Pinamalayan Airport Shopping (0) ****Customs and Traditions (5) Town Fiesta in honor of St. Augustine (Apr.25),
Bahaghari Festival (Apr.25), Bahaghari Centurion Festival (every Holy Week), Senakulo (Lenten
Season), and Foundation Day (Apr.25)Special Event (0) ***Health and Wellness (0) ***Source: Provincial Tourism Office (May 10, 2012)
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Pili-Banilad BeachPili-Banilad BeachPili-Banilad BeachPili-Banilad Beach
Pinamalayan Muncipal Pinamalayan Muncipal ParkPark
Pinamalayan Muncipal Pinamalayan Muncipal ParkPark
Bahaghari FestivalBahaghari FestivalBahaghari FestivalBahaghari Festival
Cawa-Cawa Cawa-Cawa WaterfallsWaterfalls
Cawa-Cawa Cawa-Cawa WaterfallsWaterfalls
Magdalena Magdalena BeachBeach
Magdalena Magdalena BeachBeach Pinamal
ayan
Strategic Directions and Programs
Strategic Directions and Programs1. Develop and Market Competitive Tourist
Products and Destinations2. Improve market access, connectivity and
destination infrastructure3. Enhance Tourism Institutional, Governance
and Industry Human Resources Capabilities
Source: NTDP 2012
Strategic Directions and Programs
Strategy: LURE
L- Livelihood and investment promotion through the maximized use of
information and communication technology
U - Upgrading of skills and capabilities of human resources
R - Road and infrastructure building E - Economical and environment friendly-
development through the use renewable sources of energy
1. Develop & Market Competitive Tourist Products & Destinations
Strategic Directions and Programs
Source: NTDP 2012
•Identification and packaging of market-oriented products.
•Implement a PPP-based mandatory tourism enterprise accreditation system and facilitate tourism investment and lower cost of business.
•Safeguard heritage sites and vulnerable groups to ensure sustainable tourism development through capacity and capability building of sites and site managers.
•Utilize a PPP-based marketing strategy and action plan: strategic marketing and networking through creation of tourism brand
2. Improve market access, connectivity & destination infrastructure
•Implement infrastructure programs on power, transportation and telecommunication improvement in support to agriculture and ecotourism initiatives such as increasing the influx of tourists and business investments (market-orientation, modernization, value-adding/processing)
Strategic Directions and Programs
Source: NTDP 2012
ORIENTAL MINDORO PORTS
PORT OF ROXAS: PROFILEPORT PROFILE Location
Latitude: 12*39'NLongitude: 121*33'E
Port area - 7, 270 sq.m.
Land accessThe Port is accessible by land travel for approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours. It is about one (1) kilometer away from the Poblacion of Roxas.
Physical environment/topographyDiurnal tide range: 1.13 meters; average tide level: 0.55 meters. Currents in the vicinity of the harbor are strong in the southeastern direction during flood and northeastern during ebb.
PORT OF ROXAS: FACILITIESAnchorage and fairway - there is a designated area at the portNavigational aids - there is a lighthouse at the approach to the port Storage areas - there is a covered storage area at the portInformation technology and communication system: There are radio, telephone but no fax facilities at the TMOTelecommunicationLandlines and cellular based communications, cable tv, am/fm radio, internet are available in the town proper.Safety and security featuresPrivate security agency provides security and law enforcement within the port.Other government agencies in the portThere is no other government agency inside the port.The Philippine Coast Guard is situated just outside the port premises.Berthing facilitiesThere is a provision for a Roro facility at the port of Roxas.Roll-On Roll-Off (RoRo) facilitiesTwo (2)Two (2) Ramps with 9.0 x 9.0 meter fixed (protruding) ramp with a depth of 4.5 meter.
PORT OF ROXAS: SERVICESBunkeringR. Liwanag Petron Trucking Services, Roxas, Or. MindoroPilotage - Not compulsoryFresh water supplyThere are fresh water ancillary operators at the port supplying the vessels calling at the port.Maritime waste and garbage collection -garbage collection in the port is in place in coordination with the Municipal Government of Roxas for a minimal fee of Php50.00 payable to LGU Roxas per pick-up of garbage.Cargo Handling ServicesArrastre/stevedoringThis is being handled by PPA - Roxas Port Services, a Special Takeover Unit (STU) of the PPA.Trucking hauling serviceThere are private trucking/hauling service operators at the port with valid PTOs for one year.Services for passengers, shippers and the general publicPassenger terminal buildingThe TMO has a passenger terminal building operated by Nautical Ports Management Services, Inc., (NPMSI) with an approximate area of 160 sq. meters with gang chairs, separate comfort rooms for men and women, feeding area for nursing mothers/diaper changing area, water dispensers with hot and cold; television sets and air conditioning units. Terminal fee is Php15.00 per head. There is a canteen on the 2nd floor which is also operated by the NPMSI.
PORT OF CALAPAN • The port of Calapan is the main gateway
to the Province of Oriental Mindoro. Located at Brgy. San Antonio, this port is developed and maintained by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). The Port of Calapan is best known as part of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway, as it is the Port linking the Visayas islands to the mainland of Luzon. The Port is actually 104.3 nautical miles from Manila, and about 22 nautical miles southward from the Batangas sea.
Although the port is located far away from the southern towns of Oriental Mindoro, the port itself is indeed accessible. Public Utility Vehicles are available for passengers whose destination are outside the town of Calapan
PORT OF BULALACAO
The Port of Bulalacao is located in Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro. The port is expected to serve as a sub-entry point for goods and tourists from/to Oriental Mindoro, Busuanga (Palawan) and Boracay .
Location: 12°20′N 121°21′E
Land Access: The port is accessible through the main national road. It is approximately 116 kilometers away from the town proper of the Port of Calapan.
Pilot Boarding Station: Not compulsory at the port
Berthing Area: The port has a berthing area for Roro vessel and may also accommodate conventional vessels.
PORT OF POLA• The Port of Pola is located in Brgy. Tiguihan, about 1.9
kms.from the town proper of Pola, Oriental Mindoro. The port is expected to serve as a sub-entry point for goods from/to Oriental Mindoro and the provinces of Quezon (Lucena) and Marinduque and is identified to become a partner port of San Juan Port in Batangas province.
Location: 12° 19′ 55″ N Latitude ; 121° 05′ 10″ E Longitude
Port Limits: The limits of the port is described in its proposed port zone delineation (PZD) which is now with the office of the President awaiting for the issuance of the corresponding Executive Order.
Land Access: The port is accessible through the main national road. It is approximately 1.9 kilometers away from the town proper of Pola.
Pilot Boarding Station: Not compulsory at the port
Total Port Area: 5,151 sq.m.
Berthing Area: The port has a berthing area for Roro vessel and may also accommodate conventional vessels.
Draft: ‘-4.50m from MLLW (present draft)
RENEWABLE ENERGY is the power for progress. Capitalize the water channels as hydroelectric power sources. Utilize the wind energy potential for supplementary RE sources. Develop RE potentials to RE Sources to suffice the island power requirements and export surplus energy through inter-island transmission
2. Improve market access, connectivity & destination infrastructure
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Strategic Directions and Programs
2. Improve market access, connectivity & destination infrastructure
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Strategic Directions and Programs
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Plans and Programs towards an Agricultural and Eco-Tourism Zone in
Mindoro
Project Capacity(MW)
Estimated Cost (in US$ Million)
Alag 20.0 50.0—70.0
Bongabong 10.0 25.0—35.0
Lina0- Cawayan (Lower Cascade) 2.1 5.25—7.35
Linao-Cawayan (Upper Cascade) 2.1 5.25—7.35
Inabasan 10.0 25.0—35.0
Inabasan 8.0 20.0—28.0
Catuiran (Upper) 8.0 20.0—28.0
Dulangan 18.0 45.0—63.0
Mag-asawang Tubig A 6.5 16.25—22.75
Mag-asawang Tubig B 1.0 2.5—3.5
Hydropower Projects in Oriental Mindoro
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Plans and Programs towards an Agricultural and Eco-Tourism Zone in
Mindoro
Project Capacity(MW)
Puerto Galera 15 MW
Bulalacao
Wind Power Projects in Oriental Mindoro
Geothermal Power Project in Oriental Mindoro
Project Capacity(MW)
Montelago 40 MW
TRANSPORTATION is the island link to the development.Develop bridges to link the islandeco-tourism and renewable energy production to the island of Luzon.Make Mindoro a major transport hub to the rest of the region and central and southern Philippines. Give farms the access to mainstream markets and easier travel by tourists to the island destinations.Compliment the sea, air and land transport modes as the “4th Highway.”
2. Improve market access, connectivity & destination infrastructure
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Strategic Directions and Programs
Rehabilitation of Pinamalayan Airport
2. Improve market access, connectivity & destination infrastructure
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Strategic Directions and Programs
Pinamalayan Banilad-Ranzo Road (Beaches)
Gloria Banus-Agsalin Road (Fish Sanctuary)Buong Lupa Road (Walang Langit Falls)
BansudProper Bansud Road (Municipal Beach Resort)
2. Improve market access, connectivity & destination infrastructure
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Strategic Directions and Programs
RoxasSan Rafael Road (San Rafael Road)Dangay-Dalahican (Beaches)
Mansalay
Brg. Cabalwa Road (Buktot Beach)Sta. Maria-Balugo-Roma Road
Bulalacao
Balatasan Road (Beaches)
Concreting of Roads leading to Tourism Sites
BongabongFormon Road (Tangisan Falls)Sitio Cuta, Anilao (Church Ruins)Morente Road (Cave)
TELECOMMUNICATIONS is the digital highway to the country and the world.
2. Improve market access, connectivity &
destination infrastructure
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Strategic Directions and Programs
•Connect all Mindoro Local Government Units with telephone and internet services by 2013
•Target Universal Access for wireline telephone services in all Mindoro Island Towns and Availability of Wireless Services for the rest of the island by 2020.
2. Improve market access, connectivity & destination infrastructure
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Strategic Directions and Programs
3. Improve Tourism Institutional, Governance and Industry Human Resources Capabilities
• Harmonize the roles and responsibilities of the DOT and LGU
• Raise the level of competitiveness of tourism industry through policy/regulatory means (projection of an investment-friendly environment and maximization of available resources)
• Develop a competent, well-motivated and highly productive tourism workforce
• Create a “culture of tourism”: good hosting and image-building
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Strategic Directions and Programs
Source: NTDP 2012