Rma (Ecotourism Beach Resort)

Running Head: THE CONSERVATION OF MAGALAWA ISLAND AND NATURAL
RESOURCES 1
The Conservation of Magalawa Island and Natural Resources; An Ecotourism both
International and Local Tourists
Manalang. John Carlo P.
Holy Angel University

THE CONSERVATION OF MAGALAWA ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES 2
Abstract
What can eco-tourism development bestow to the environment and to the locals? How will it
affect the present situation of the existing site and the people that live there? Ecotourism is a
form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas,
intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial mass
tourism. It means responsible travel to natural areas, conserving the environment, and
improving the well-being of the local people. The goal of this study is to attempt to promote
responsible and community-based tourism so that locals can enjoy and increased socio-
economic benefits and improved environment. The proposed development will attempt to
provide services needed by the tourists and the envirnment without having severe conflicts
before, during, and after the development that will be the solution to the increase of the
island’s tourism. Through the collected date, interviews and survey, the researcher will able
to achieve the vision and mission of the proposed development that would be a game changer
to the tourism of the Zambales City and of course the Philippines. To achieve the desired
development of making the island as the next boracay and a responsible tourism to the island
that provides the need of travel and adventures of the tourists.
Keywords: Ecotourism, Community-based tourism, Responsible tourism, Mission,
Vision
The Conservation of Magalawa Island Natural Resources; An Ecotourism Both
International and Local Tourists
Tourists from different countries travel around the world to seek relaxation,
enjoyment, adventure and many more. The seek places where they can have peace of mind
and new learning and new discoveries about certain things and places. Philippines is also
equipped with different natural resources and biotic components that any ecotourist can ever
imagine (Island of the Philippines, (2012). Tourism can be sustainable if development meets
the needs of tourists and local residents while protecting future opportunities. Ecotoruism
offers benefits for local residents, conservation, development and educational experiences.
Ecotourism is a sustainable form of natural reource-based tourism. It focuses pirmarily on
experiencing and learning about nature, its landscape, flora, fauna and their habitats, as well
as cultural artifacts from the locality (Dowling, Fennell, Kiper T., (2001).
This is where ecotourism development enters or takes place. Ecotourism is a
responsible travel to natural sites or areas that are conern to conserving and taking good care
of the natural resources and he environment of a specific place. The purpose of having an
ecotourism development is to educate travelers from different places about the ecosystem of
the place and aslo the culture of the local people. It is an apporach in pretecting threatened
environments and communities (Honey, 2002). Ecotourism, They proclaim, will harness the
world’s largest industry to benefit the world’s most endagered places and the people who live
in them (Fritsch, A. & Johannsen k., (2015). One of ecotoursm’s greatest contributions to
conservation is the degree to which it can shift community activities from the “threats”
category to that of “opportunities.” i.e., those activties which contribute to sustainable
development and the achievement of an area’s conservation goals. (Drumm A., Moore
A.,(2005). With ecotourism, it also helps the tourism of the place to increase and be know
globally. Tourism has grown significantly that it brings enormouse economic benefits to the
communities and causes environmental and social impact to the environment (Aly Ahmed,
2001).
In the Philippines, many places that is rich with different natural resources and
healthy ecosystem that needs to be protected. One of which is located in Zambales City.
Magalawa Island is equipped with undisturbed mangrove wilderness that protecting the sland
is also have different natural resources and marine habitat. Magalawa Island is a charming
island as they say that captures the heart of both local and international tourists. It is still a
developing island without basic infrastructures since it is yet to be discovered by many tourist
and environemnatalists. That is why a lot of its resources are yet to be developed also.
This project aims to promote responsible and community-based tourism so that locals
can enjoy and increased socio-economic benefits and improved environment. It also aim to be
a catalyst for ecological, environmental responsive that will increase sales and tourism of the
island. Lastly, To propose a development that will be iconic, can compete to other
developments around the world and can adapt certain changes throughout the years.
This study will be a way that will help increase the Magalawa Island’s tourism and
will also be the way in coserving its enivronment, all the natural resources and the tourism od
the Philippines. The project only concern on ecotourism development that serves both locan
and international tourist for their relaxation, adventure and also for the conservation of its
environment and ecosystem of the island.
The researcher goal is to develop a site in Magalawa Island that will be a golden
opportunity for the locals of Magalawa Island to have a sustainable life and would increase
the tourism of the Zambales City and also the Philippines and be a tool in conserving and
maintaing the environment of the island.

Conceptual Framework
INPUT PROCESS
Primary Data Objectives Design

-Interviews 1.) To build a development
Considerations:
-Surveys that will be iconic, can
1. Zoning
-Observation compete with other
2. Circulation
-Questionaire development and can
3. Laws and
adapt changes
Secondary Data regulation
2.) To be a catalys for
-Journals 4. Sustainability
ecological,
-Case Studies 5. Aesthetics
environmental
-Documentaries c 6. Disaster
responsive that will
-Pertinent Laws Resilient
increase sales and
-E-Books
tourism of the island. - Ecotourism
3.) To develop a new Development
method of development OUTPUT
and conservation The Conservation of
Alibijaban Island
Design Objectives
Natural Resources;
1. To design a ecotourism
An Ecotourism both
development that is at
international and
par with other
Local Tourists
development.
2. To design the
development that will

Promote eco-friendly and
guilt free environment and
disaster risk resilient.
3. To design and plan
a development that will
provide services to the
tourists of the island.
Design Criteria
The Conservation of
1. To use bamboo as
Alibijaban Island
buidung material
Natural Resources;
2. The development
An Ecotourism both
will be using green
international and
technologies
Local Tourists
3. The development
will use low cost
and sustainable
materials that is
aesthetically
appealing.
METHODS
Research Design
The researcher will use a discriptive study to gather information that will describe the
curret situation of Magalawa Island & its tourism. This will also describe the current
problems that the island is experiencing. The descriptive study will provide answers on what
the researcher needs to lnow on order to achieve the desired goals and visions. The data will
be gathered from the research will be used t achieve the solutions for the study.
Sources of Data
In order to accomplish the desired goal, the researcher will gather information as
much as she can. These informations will come from her conducted surveys and interviews.
The researcher will use also observations. The researcher will also gather data and
infromation through books, journals & sample thesis books from the library. The researcher
will also include Online sources & documentaries for the research & gathering of data and
infromations. To support the primary data, secondary were gathered which were collected
from journals, internet, books, and other related published documents such as the Presidential
Decree No. 1096 National Building Code of the Philippines, Batas Pambansa 220, and Bata
Pambansa 344.
Participants
The researcher will gather all possible datas, statistics, and facts about Zambales
Province Tourism, especially in Magalawa Island. The researcher will gather all the
informations and data both quantitative and qualitative in order for the researcher to know
what and how to achieve the desired goal. The researcher will interview DENR head officer
Ms. Luz Valerio. The researcher want to gather informations about certain rules and
regulations of the government about the development. Regional director Ms. Caroline D. Uy
of Department of Tourism Region III (DOT-III) Was selected as one of the participants for
the interview. The researcher also wants to apply green techniques and sustainable buildings
that would lessen the impact in the enivronment. Architect Rosette Santos, UAP and
Architect currently an instucctor in Holy Angel University wal also selected as a participant
for the interview. She is a licecensed Architect and a member of the United Architects of the
Philippines. She is also in lined with Heritage Conservation. The researcher also wants to
incroporate the protection and eco tourism about mangrove trees and be part as a main
attraction for the tourists. A head of conservation about mangrove trees Mr. John Leo E.
Holongbayan, the head office of Magrooves protection in DENR Region III. The researcher
believes that mangrove trees must be protected and be part of it’s main attraction. A
professional Civil Engineer, Engr. Luzon Mesina is also to be interviewed by the researcher.
The researcher believes that it is highly importat to have an interview with a civil engineer
since the development will require strategic structural planning. With the help of the
structural engineer, a lot of technical structural planning and designs will be learned that will
help the researcher figure out wether the development is possible or not.
The researcher will also conduct a survey for gathering information and data. Dor the
survey, the researcher also selected 50 employees and/or officials, caretakers of Magalawa
Island. Anther criteria is that the respondents must be in Magalawa Island for a long period of
time.
Procedure
The researcher gathered information from journals, documents, and related articles
about the tourism and available facilities and services of Magalawa Island in Zambales
Province, Philippines. The gathered informations will be observe and study by the researcher
in order to have collective data that answer most of the questions and solve different
problems regarding the development.

The researcher will conduct written surveys as well as online surveys for those who
are outside the island. The researcher will also conduct video surveys or interviews during the
ocular visit of the site for easy gathering of data and infromations about the island and its
tourism. The participants of the survey will cater both tourists and local people of the island
and also the people outside Quezon Province.
Data Analysis Plan
The researcher will tabulate all the garhered data and infromation from the conducted
survey, some informations ir datawill use microsoft Word and Excel to organize all tha data
based on its numerical values or based from the least to greatest value depending on the result
of the survey.
Results And Discussion
Interview
The first interviewee of the researcher is Ms. Luz Valerio is an Ecosystem Mangement
Specialist of the DENR. She graduated in Pampanga Agricultural College. Ms. Valerio said
that knowing the rules and regulation and guidelines in planning and managament in protected
areas is important. As the Philippines have some protected areas that are own by the goverment
and it must maintain the cleanliness and away from the harm of being developed. Ms. Valerio
said that this rule and regulation can help me to prevent to harm the environment, having a
proper planning and guides in the tourist is the number one priority for the project to achieve
the goal to conserve and protect the environment.
DENR Administrative Order No. 2013-19 talks about the Guidelines on ecotourism
planning and management in protected areas and also DENR Administrative Order No. 2009 -
09 (Standard Design and Specification of Signs, Buildings, Facilities and other Infrastructure
that may be installed and/or constructed within protected areas. This laws helps my develop
the rules and guideline in planning an Ecotourism beach resort in protected ares by the DENR.
The researcher also interviewed Mr. Raymond Del Rosario, the head officer of City
Disaster Risk Reduction Management Division of San Fernando Pampanga. He stated all the
importance of disaster risk reduction management in the city, in every developments,
infrastructures and establishments. He stated that every development myst consider and apply
disaster risk management since it will give suhc huge impact to the development in case of any
disaster and calamity and of course to all person who will use the building or establishment
and or the people that surrounds it, for him disaster management is one of the major element
in every developments and or infrastructures. He mentioned that having an awareness and
knowledge about this disaster risk management will make every individual ready for any
circumstances. He thenn informed the researcher that considering that the chosen site is
surrounded with bodies of water, it is highly dangerous and calamity prone. He suggested that
the researcher should research all possible solutions and activities to lessen the danger that may
occur in the site since it will be loaded or occupied by many tourists. With great knowledge
about these disaster risk solutions, the development will guarantee a safe development for the
tourist for their leisure and relaxation.
The researcher also interviewed Mr. John Leo E. Holongbayan, the head office of
Magrooves protection in DENR Region III. Said that adding mangrooves as the attraction for
the beach resort is that the researcher must have some orientation for the tourist coming in the
mangrooves and it must only sightseeing or having boardwalks to see the mangroove area. He
also said to have some signages if the tourists would come near the mangroove area, It must
not be no intervention and extraction and no cutting of mangrooves in the activity. He also said
that they are promoting the use of native materials as a building materials for the infrastructures
when the development is use for eco tourism development. This would help and lessen the
impact in the environment. He also said that Mangrooves protect shorelines from damaging
storm and hurricane winds. Waves, and floods. Mangrooves also help prevent erosion by
stabilizing sediments with their tangled root systems. They maintain water quality and clarity,
filtering pollutants and trapping sediments originating from land. Mangrooves is a very
important specie and it is protected by the law, revised forestry code and it must not be cut
down but can use a part of attraction but the resort must not be contribute to destruction of the
mangroove area.
The next interviewee is Ar. Rosette Santos, uap, currently a professor in Holy Angel
University. She stated that Eco tourism development is a big challenge for any development
since it would attract a lot of tourists that lacks of discipline and may not be aware on how to
conserve and preserve the environment. She said that though that there are still ways on how
to conserve the environment and minimize the possible destruction. And many tourists
nowadays only care for themselves and for their needs and the developer must put some
orientation about conservation and lessen the impact in the environment. The use of sun
shading device where in the heat gain of the buildng will be lessen. This sun shading devices
will protect the building form having an uncomfortable temperature inside. The use of passive
cooling inside the cabanas and other structures would lessen the use of electricity and lessen
the carbon dioxide affecting the environment. She also said that proper recycling of waste
materials is one of the major tools in conserving and preserving the environment and its natural
resources
Interview Analysis
After conducting an interview with officials, the researcher then figured out that
ecotourism development. If developed right and with proper strategies and techniques, will
make a huge impact on tourism and environment of a specific place. Ecotourism definitely play
a huge part in our society today since most developments neglect the essence and importance
of the wildlife sanctuary and environmental aspects of a place. Developer must consider using
and implementing ‘green techniques in every development they wish to build or develop. The
researcher also realized that when developing an ecotourism, a lot of things are needed to
consider. One of the major thing that the researcher must consider or focused on, is the disaster
resiliency of the development because the lives of the tourists and staffs and officials that will
visit the site and in the site are at risk. The researcher must then follow all guidelines possible
on how to develop an effective ecotourism development, it must follow the laws that are
implemented in building ecotourism development (DOA No. 2013-09, DOA No. 200-09 and
revised forestry code). The proposed project should make a great impact to all developers and
the goal to lessen the impact and to contribute to the environment in developing the proposed
project. The use of green techniques and engage them into conservation and preservation of
the natural resources and environment of a specific place.
Survey and Analysis
The researcher conducted online survey since some respondents are located in the site,
Alibijaban Island, Quezon Province and also distributed survey within the campus.
Survey
Occupation
Figure1.Occupation
The researcher, through the result of the survey, then figured out that most of the
researchers respondents were student/ teenagers, the researcher’s target are mostly college
students. This will be off help to the researcher in the proposed project since it will give a
hint on what developments and activities the researcher must provide in the propoed
ecotourism development.
Are you Familiar with Ecotourism
Figure 2. Are you familiar with ecotourism
As shown in the data, many of respondents are familiar with eco tourism. This clearly states
that eco tourism known in this generation and being applied to be a sustainable and
prevention to protect and conserve environment.
Do you acknowledge Eco-tourism development
Figure3. Do you acknowledge Eco-tourism development

The data shows that respondents acknowledge Eco-tourism development. This shows
that eco tourism is being acknowledge by most of the people, with proper development and
conservation of the island/site. Is a big help for the community and the environment.
Do you think Eco-tourism development is advisable in the Philippines especially Beach
Resort Development
Figure 4. Do you think Eco-tourism development is advisable in the Philippines especially
Beach Resort Development
As shown in the graph, 96.4% of the respondents thinks that eco tourism developments are
important in the Philippines. Philippines have a 7,641 islands that need to be protected and it
must not be commercialized by some organizations and destroy the natural resources just to
gain income in the business. Philippines has this goverment agencies like DENR and DOT that
preventing and protecting this natural resources and the environment of the Philippines.
Boracay Island has been rehabilitated due to its pollution and disturbed beaches, because of the
tourist having a lack of discipline in maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of the beach.
What is the best site to be the next Boracay of the Philippines
Figure 5. What is the best site to be the next Boracay of the Philippines
The graph shows, 55.2% is in favor that Magalawa Island, Zambales may be the next
Boracay of the Philippines. As its location is just 4 hours away from Manila and it’s easily
accesible through boat, a 20 minutes ride form the port to Magalawa Island.
Magalawa is a 56-hectare island on the west coast of Luzon. It is located in Zambales, which
is also home to surf sports and hidden coves. The island was known for its white fine sand and
pristine sandbar. It is also called the island of the stars because of the abundance of the starfish
in its waters.
What activiteis do you want in this development “Eco tourism Beach Resort
development”
Most of my respondents said that activities that will both benefit the tourist and the
environment is the number one priority and activity that my development must consider and
also the locals living in the island. They also said that having a island hopping, water activities,
and the promoting the culture and business of the locals is important. For them to enjoy the
relaxation and also to be aware of the ways and rules and regulation in conserving and
maintaining the cleanliness of the island. Most of the answer said that the island must promote
relaxation and to have a comfortable stay in the island and it must not be overdeveloped so it
can maintain the natural resources of the island.

What problems do you see or encountered in our existing beach resorts
Most of the Problems of my respondents in staying in the existing beach resorts in the
Philippines is the abuse of the environment, the sustainability of the cleanliness of the beach
resort and also the lack of discipline of the tourist staying in the Island. Maintaining the
cleanliness and also preventing destroying and harming the environment and its natural
resources is the number one problem of the Islands here in the Philippines. Because of the lack
of discipline and irresponsible tourist. The islands here in the Philippines must cater orientation
and guide on how we can prevent in destroying and maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of
the island. Having a development that have a right planning and guide in the tourist and also
implementing eco tourism in the development is the number one solution in this problem.
Comments and Suggestion
My respondents talks about improving the security of the resort by not sacrificing the
beauty of the resort. Having activities that are related to eco tourism as well like hiking or
trekking can promote eco tourism and discipline in the tourists. One of my respondent also
suggest that I must consider the materials and how to reduce environmental impact from my
structure and how my development benefit and also the nature in return. It must be sustainable
for the long run and it must have a marine life sanctuary to preserve the coral reefs and other
marine life of the island. As the Magalawa island is known for it’s starfish and it must be
protected by the tourist.
Tourism is one of the world’s most important activities involving people, source of money or
income and generating employment in developing and industrialized countries but is yet to be
discovered by a lot of tourists and environmentalists. In the book The Economics of Tourism by M.
Thea Sinclair and Mike Stabler, tourism is responsible to economic analysis to a much greater and wiser
extent that is to suggested in providing a review and critical evaluation of the literature on a wide range
of aspects of the economics of tourism and to indicate useful directions, ways and or strategies for future
researcher and future project developments. Tourism, using methodologies and techniques from
different sources, it also contributes and provides new material and techniques about the major and
increasing economic importance, neglected in economics developments and researches. Tourists’
expenditure decisions, the structure and body of tourism markets, developments and nature of decision-
making within them, the extent and effects of foreign currency generation by tourism, the contribution
of environmental resources and their relevance to policies for sustainable tourism have not been fully
investigated and known by different researches and developers, and would benefit from further
economic analysis are some of the things that needs to be considered when developing an ecotourism
development.Ecotourism is merely defined as a ‘responsible travel to natural areas such as
oceans, rivers, likes and the like which conserves and preserves the environment with its
existing resources and improves the welfare of local people’. It is discussed and presented that
ecotourism industry and a first-hand account of ecotourism projects around the world. It was
highlighted in the book the economic and cultural impacts of tourism development on the
indigenous populations as well as ecosystems. The author provided important guides for
students and researchers involved with the international development, geography, or tourism,
as well as those who are interested in becoming a more environmentally sensitive travelers and
tourists. As stated in the book of Martha Honey, Ecotourism and Sustainable Environment:
Who Owns Paradise?, It is the only such number of worldwide ecotourism available today, and
is an important guide and information for students and researchers involved with international
development, geography, or tourism, as well as for anyone interested in becoming a more
environmentally sensitive traveler and developer.
In the book Ecotourism in Borawan Island, it is stated that recently, ecotourism is defined
as “responsible travel and use to natural areas and resources that conserves the environment,
sustains the well-being of the local people and the site, and involves interpretation and education
to the tourists and environmentalists”. It is primarily about uniting and merging conservation,
preservation, communities, tourists, environmentalists, developers, education and sustainable
travel. It emphasizes on enriching personal and social experiences of the tourists and town people
and environmental awareness and insights through interpretation and action. It promotes and gives
greater understanding, learning and appreciation of nature and its available resources, local society
and its people, and its culture. An ecotourism development attracts and motivates the tourists that
is off big help in contributing in the growth of the tourism of the island and provides occupational
opportunities to those in need.
In the Handbook of Teaching and Learning in Tourism, tourism industry accompanied by
a growing demand for employees has translated into an increasing need for tourism education to
adequately prepare the workforce to serve the present and future needs of the industry.
Contributions draw on a wide range of disciplinary perspectives and focus on the full spectrum of
teaching and learning techniques in higher education, from undergraduate programme to the
supervision of research students. Key topics include assurance of learning, development of skills,
learning in the field, work-integrated learning, sustainability and critical studies,
internationalization, technology-enabled learning, links between teaching and research, and
graduate student supervision. Within these topics, attention is devoted to the discussion of
curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, students, educators, and trends and issues.

Benchmarked Projects / Related Studies / Statistics (Tables and Figures)
Benchmarked Projects
Benchmarked Actual Building Details of the Comparison to the

Project Perspective Benchmarked Project Project
ECOTOURISM OF ⚫ Administrator The Project’s aim or

TAWI TAWI’S Turtle Islands goal is to conserve
Protected Area
TURTLE ISLAND Management the wildlife
Board sanctuary and
⚫ Location environment. It is
⚫ Baguan Island, also focused on the
Davao City, increasing o the
Philippines
tourism of the island
⚫ Administrator
for both
Team
Figure 6. international and
Department of
Ecotourism of Tawi Environment and local tourist which is
Tawi’s Turtle Natural Resources definitely similar
⚫ Client
Island and or related to the
Tawi Tawi Island,
Davao City of proposed project in
Government and the island. Both
Department of
Tourism of Davao projects aim to
City achieve a more
⚫ Year of
Enchargement known tourism
industy and conserve
1979
⚫ Area wildlife sanctuary of
242, 967 ha both islands as well

⚫ Project Year as preserving the
1996 environment of each
⚫ Photographs
GMA News
Source: retrieved from www.cebu-philippines.net/tawi-tawi-turtle-islands.html.
Table 2
Puerto Chino ⚫ Administrator The project’s aim or
Galapagos Island
goal is to provide
Tourism
Management enjoyment and
Board
relaxation to the
⚫ Location tourists without
San Cristobolal damaging the existing
island,Galapagos
Island, Escuador wildlife and
⚫ Administration environment of the
Team
site. Similar to the
Galapagos Island
Tourism Management proposed project. The
Board project also aims to
⚫ Year of
Enchargment provide relaxation
Figure 7. Puerto 1992-1993 and leisure to the
Chino ⚫ Area tourists without

7880 sq.km harming the existing
⚫ Highest
wildlife sanctuary of
Elevation
the island and its
1707 meters
natural environment.
Both project aims to
increase.
Source: retrieved from www.trover.com/d/gpxk-puerto-chino-ecuador
Table 3
Miniloc Island ⚫ Architects The Project’s aim or
Ayala Land Inc. goal is promote El
⚫ Location Nido Palawan’s
El Nido, Palawan, treasures and to
Philippines
⚫ Administrator provide excellent
team serices to the
Ayala land Inc. And tourists. Both project
the Department of
Tourism of El Nido aim to have an
Palawan outstanding service
⚫ Year of
Enchargement and impact to the
1998
⚫ Area tourists as well as

224hectares the environment of
⚫ Porject year the island, Both
1998 project wanted to be
⚫ Photographs
an unstrumet in
ABS CBN News
coserving and
preserving the
wildlife sanctuart of
Figure 8. Miniloc the island and as
Island well as preserving
the environmental
aspects of it.
Source: retrieved from www.suitecasmag.com/travel/explore/palwans-best-eco-resorts
Table 4
NATURE’S ⚫ Location Nature’s Village
Resort is a resort
VILLAGE Talisay City,Negros that is concerned
RESORT Occidental, with the available
Philippines natural resources of
⚫ Client the site and also the
Ayala Land Inc. existing
And The environmental
Department of aspects of it. Both
Tourism of El Nido projects, Nature’s
Palawan Village Resort and
⚫ Year Of Ecotourism
Enchargement Development of the
proposed project for
1992 making a change in
⚫ Area what and how
201.18sqmeters people treat and use
Figure 9. Nature’s
⚫ ProjectYear the existing
Village Resort environment of the
1992 island. Both projects
⚫ Photograph serves relaxation and
enjoyment while
Nature’s Village
teaching a lesson to
Resort
Every tourists.
Through these
projects, tourists will
be a ware of how
they can help in the
conserving and
peserving the
environment while
having fun.
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Table 5
SECRET ⚫ Administrator The project’s aim or
PARADISE
Municipality of San goal is to showcase
RESORT
Vicente the wildlife
⚫ Location
San sanctuary available
Vicente, Palawan, in the island to both
Philippines International and
•AdministratorTeam
Municipality of San Local Tourists. This
Vicente is to help the growth
⚫ Client
of tourism and
Municipality of San
Vicente, Palawan environmental
Figure 10. Secret ⚫ Year Of factors of the island.
Enchargement
Paradise Resort Similar to the
2006
⚫ Area proposed project, the
90hectares project also wanted

⚫ ProjectYear to showcase the
2006 wildlife sanctuary of
⚫ Photographs
the island. It aims to
En Route
be known globally
and help in growth
of the tourism of the
island. Both project
aim to be know
globally for their
services.
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Table 6
KAYKAYO ⚫ Administrator Kaykayo Private Villa
PRIVATE VILLA is an ecotourism
Municipality of Acao, development that
Bauang, La Union utilizes the available
⚫ Location natural resources and
Acao, Bauang, La existing environmental
Union aspect to provide the
⚫ Administrator demands of the
Team tourists, both
international and local
Municipality of Acao, tourists, and contribute
Bauang, LaUnion to the growth of the
⚫ Client tourism of the site. Just
Municipality of Acao, like the proposed
Bauang, LaUnion project, it is also
⚫ Year Of concerned with the
Enchargement environment of the site
since it is somehow
Figure 11. Kaykayo 2006 neglected and needs
Private Villa ⚫ Area more care and support.
1.5acres
⚫ ProjectYear
2006
⚫ Photographs
EnRoute
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Review of Related Literature
Table 7
Literature: Book / Author(s) and Year Objectives, Methods or Discussion
Journal / E- Published Treatments, Principal (Comparison to this
Journal / Case Results or Findings of the study, similarities,
Study, etc. Study / Abstract or differences, etc.)
Conclusion of the
Literature
Ecotourism is
widely know to be
an effective
ECOTOURISM contribution towards
PILOT PROJECT: BIMP-EAGA sustainable
Mantanani Islands (2017) economic growth
that is ‘green’ as The study also aims

well as being to preserve the
inclusive and cultural heritage of
knowledge-based the site, reduce the
development. growth of poverty
Through exotourism by providing job
development, opportunities to the
preservation of town people,
cultural heritage, revitalizing the local
reducing the growth economies and
of poverty. communities of the
Revitalizing local site and most
economies and importantly help in
communities, increasing the
creating growth of tourism of
employment the island.
opportunities and
most importantly
keeping the growth
of the tourism of the
site.
Table 9
SUSTAINABILITY Mazlina Tourism success The study aims to
OF A BEACH Mustapha1, Khairil shall not be only promote sustainable
RESORT: A CASE Wahidin Awang evaluated with tourism, shows how
STUDY (2018) respect to the tourism is important
number of increased to the economic status
foreign tourist of the island. The
arrivals as well as study also aims to
gross tourism examine performance
revenues. Instead it management of a
shall also be beach resort in
measured according ensuring its
to how the industry sustainability, cost
is integrated with the saving strategies and
national and local smart business
economy, plus to arrangements.
how tourism
contributes to the
total development of
local community and
the island itself.
Table 10
Make optimal
use of
environmental
resource that
constitute a key
element in
tourism
development,
maintain
essential The researcher
ecological conducted the study
processes and primarily beacause
Sustainability of JJ Yares help conserve the researcher wants
Ecotourism in (2016) natural heritage to promote the long
Cagayan de Oro and biodiversity; term sustainability of
tourism with the
Respect the given infos. The
socio-cultural researcher also wants
authenticity of to promote the island
host and boost it’s
communities, tourism.
conserve their
built and living
cultural heritage
and traditional
values, and
contribute to
inter-cultural
understanding
and tolerance;
Ensure viable
long term
economic
operations,
providing socio-
economic
benefits to all
stakeholder that
are fairly
distributed,
including stable
employment and
income-earning
opportunities
and social
services to host
communities,
and contributing
to poverty
alleviation.
Table 11
Don’t get taken in The researcher
by ‘ecoresorts’ that conducted the study
are wolves in to know the
sheep’s clothing. difference between
Moste businesses are ecotourism and
hungry for proit and psuedo ecotourism.
TRUE this have lead them To maintain and
ECOTOURISM Shanna S. Alenton to do the pretentious conserve the
AND PSEUDO (2016) ,arketing strategy on environment while
“ECOTOURISM caliming themselves building an
as an ecotourism infrastructure and
destination. Further aslo having a profit
research must be and be a responsible
done to study pseudo tourism.
ecotourism’s side
effects and how it
will be prevented.
Table 12
THE ECONOMICS M. Thea Sinclair & One of the most The study also aims
OF TOURISM Mike Stabler (1997) important activities to preserve the
is tourism involving cultural heritage of
millions of people, the site, reduce the
vast sums of money gowth of poverty by
and generating providing job
employment in opportunities to the
developing and town people,
industrialized revitalizing the local
countries yet it is economies and
ignored. This book communities of the
makes a key site and most
contribution from an umportantly help in
economic standpoint increasing the
to the understanding growth of toursism
and knowing the of the island
importance of
tourism.
Table 13
Recently, The researcher
ecotourism is conducted the study
defined as primarily because
“responsible travel the researcher wants
to natural areas that to promote
conserves the conservation,

environment sustains preservation of the
the well being of the natural resources,
local people, and wildlife sanctuary
involves and environment of
interpretation and the island. The study
ECOTOUISM IN education”. It is promotes a greater
Hazel Anne B.
BORAWAN primarily about understanding and
Cornejo, Princess
ISLAND OF Dhevie Ahn B. uniting conservation, appreciation of the
Labasan, ALyssa
QUEZON communities, and natural environment
Rose Soliven & July
PROVINCE: Aze V. Barcemas sustainable travel. It of the island
(2016)
Inputs to Tourism has an emphasis on
Development enriching personal
experiences of the
tourists and town
people and
environmental
awareness throgh
interpretation. It
promotes greater
understanding and
appreciation of
nature, local society
and its culture.
Table 14. Island Profile
Population census of Palauig
Year Population %P.A
1903 3,363 -
1918 4,406 +1.82%

1939 6,026 +1.50%
1948 8,386 +3.74%
1960 10,392 +1.80%
1970 14,546 +3.42%
1975 16,359 +2.38%
1980 17,176 +0.98%
1990 21,577 +2.31%
1995 26,794 +4.14%
2000 29,983 +4.14%
2007 30,747 +0.35%
2010 33,286 +2.93%
2015 34,947 +0.93%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
In the 2015 census, the population of Palauig was 34,947 people, with a density of 110
inhabitants per square kilometre or 280 inhabitants per square mile. This statistical figure will
help the researcher to figure out how many tourist visit the province and the island. The data
show the rapid increase of number of tourist and the population of the Palauig, Zambales.
Table 15. Demographic profile of Palauig baranagays
Baranagay Population
(2015)
Alwa 672
Bato 1,912
Bulawen 4,939
Cauyan 1,081
East Poblacion 1,641
Garreta 1,369
Libaba 740
Liozon 3,435
Lipay 2,707
Locloc 1,597
Macarang 1,545
Magalawa 373
Pangolingan 1,791
Salaza 4,126
San Juan 1,209
Santo Nino 1,739
Santo Tomas 1,384
Tition 1,586
West Poblacion 1,101
Palauig total 34,947
Magalawa has a population of 370 people in 71 households. Magalawa is an island barangay
lying 6 kilometers, northwest of the Poblacion. Surroundig the island is the vast China Sea.
Beyond the north is the San Salvador Island of Masinloc and on the east is Sitio Luan, Lipay.
It is known for beautiful beaches. The statistical figure will help the researcher to know the
destination and and transportation going through the island. To educate the tourists going
through the island.

Standards of Design
Activity Space / Area Design Figure
Standard(s)
Food Kitchen Floor Area –

Preparation and Min. 6.00 sq.m
Cooking (Worktops
60m deep)
Figure 12. Kitchen. Adapted

from Time Savers. Retrieve
from www.Timesavers.com
Staying/ Villa Floor Area –
Sleeping not less than
25 square
meters,
inclusive of
bathroms
Figure 13. Standard Dimension

for Villas Retrieved from
www.Kapralik.info
Hotel Rooms Floor Area –

not less than
25 square
meters,
inclusive of
bathroms
Figure 14. Hotel Room

Dimensions. Retrieved from:
www.Kapralik.info
Sport activities, Sidewalk The sidewalks

Specifically should have at
playing least minimum
basketball width of 1.20
meters.
The minimum
setback is 0.90
meters without
trees, and 2.10 Figure 15. Sidewalk. Adapted
meters if there from Time Savers. Retrieved
trees. from: Timesavers
Shower/Bath Toilet and Bath Floor Area-at

least 12 square
meters
Figure 16. Standard Dimension

for Toilet and Bath Retrieved
from www.Timesavers.com
Shower/Bath Shower Area Minimum

dimension -
762mm x
762mm
Figure 20. Dimension for Shower

Areas Retrieved from
www.Timesavers.com
PWD Ramp Maximum

Length – 8
meters
Maximum
rise – 0.50
meters
Figure 17. Ramp Retrieved from

http://www.ncda.gov.ph
Maximum
Handrail Height – Figure 18. Handrail Height
0.90 meters Retrieved from
on end http://manolofortch.com.ph
Water Closet Height

Meters –
0.45
Figure 19. Height of Water Closet

Retrieved from www.slideshare.net
Cooking Kitchen Minimum

dimension
915mm x
610mm
Figure 21. Standard Kitchen

Dimension Retrieved from
www.Timesavers.com
Linen Linen Minimum

Storage/Cleaning dimension
2.13m x
2.44m
Figure 22. Linen Room Standard

Dimension Retrieved from
www.Timesavers.com
Swimming Swimming Minimum

Pool dimension 50
m (long
course) x 25m
(short course)
Figure 23. Swimming pool

dimensions. Retrieved from
helenesource.net
Sport activities, Volley ball The floor area

specifically court for the
playing basketball
volleyball court should be
360sq.m.
Figure 24. Basketball Court.

Adapted from Time Savers.
Retrieved from: Timesavers
Relazing and Combined Spacing for

Eating Living – dining
Dining Area furniture 0.96
meter for
access and
passage 0.91
meter for main
traffic. 1.52
meter between
facing Living
furniture.
Figure 25. Combined Living

Dining Room. Adapted from Time
Savers. Retrieved from:
Timesavers
Medical Medical Clinic Minimum of
check-up 5.00 sqm.
Figure 28. Medical Clinic. Adapted
from Time Savers. Retrieved from:
TimeSavers
Toilet Comfort Floor Area- Min

Rooms of 18 square
meters
Figure 26. Dimension for Comfort

Rooms Retrieved from
www.pinterest.ph
Sport Basketball The floor area
avtivities, Court for the
specifically basketball
playing court shall be
basketball 420 sq.m
Figure 27. Basketball Court.
Adapted from Sports Court
Dimension. Retrieved from:
www.sportscourtdimensions.com
Relaxation Sauna Rooms Floor Area:
Minimum of 6
sq.m
Figure 29. Standard dimensions for
sauna rooms. Retrieved from:
https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com
Massage Minimum
Rooms floor area of
10 sq.m
Figure 24: Massage Room
Retrieved from: www.pinterest.com
Site Criteria
Natural, Environmental, Physical Factors.
Land Area / Site of Size.
The minimum lot area for the site should be 10,000 sq. meter as per PEZA regulations
Accessibility (Mode of Transportation).
In order to have an effective site, the site must be accessible for both public and
private vehicles. The site should have public transport whether by jeepneys,
tricycles, buses, etc. for it to be accessible to non-private vehicle users.
Transportation is a must, whether by land, air or water, for it to be effective to
tourists. The transportation within the site must be available 24/7 to the tourists and
is easily accessible to the tourists. All transportation must also be accessible to all
disabled persons. ( Martindale Network. Making Public Places Accessible to People
with Disabilities, n.d) The site must also be equipped with proper signages for it to
be more accessible to the tourists
Soil Characteristic amd Condition.
Timber framed buildings as soil should have an ultimate bearing pressure of 300 kpa.
Evidence of good ground includes where:
• Foundations of adjacent buildings show no signs of settlement or inadequate
bearing
• There is no evidence of landslides in the vicinity
• There is no evidence of buried services
• There is no organic soil, peat or soft clay
Good ground is needed in this project since the location of the site is near water
bodies and has a slope. Good ground will have a huge impact on the calamity
resiliency of the site.
Utility and Services.
Since the project is about eco tourism development, the site should be in a healthy
environmental setup. The site should be in areas that is near public services since it is
a site full of tourists. Since it also a habitat for wildlife creatures such as birds and sea
creatures, the sita should be near services concerning animals, plants and the
environment.
Vulnerability of Natural Hazards.
Since the site is situated near a water form, buildings, dwellings, etc. therefore must
be established in a safe or less vulnerable places to natural hazards and possible
calamities like tsunami. The site should also be situated a little bit far from the sea
due to unexpected natural hazards like low and high tides.
Site Topography.
The site should have a minimum zero percent of slope and a maximum slope of three
percent (0%-3%). (Planning a Resort, 2013).
Climate.
The climate of the site should be Tropical and Less Humid. A tropical climate has an
average temperature of above eighteen (18) degrees Celcius (64 degrees Farenheit) and
considerable precipitation sometime of the year. (J Reis 2017, 14 April).
Wildlife.
Eco tourism that is focused with wildlife is more complicated because the wildlife as well
as the habitats, human population are needed to be given considerations. (Ecotourism and
wildlife tourism, 2013). Islands should only be introduced into large ponds. They
should be 4 – 5m from the shore and surrounded by deep water. Birds in particular
benefit from islands, as they provide safe areas for feeding, roosting and nesting.
Orientation,
The site should have a clear view of the sea/pool.
Existing Vegetation.
The shoreline of islands should include bays and spits to create sheltered areas. The
island should possess mangroves, palm or coconut trees and rain tree. The island
should be low with gently sloping edges to allow marginal vegetation to develop as
wildlife habitat without the problem of plants restricting fishing opportunities along
the shore. (Ecotourism and wildlife tourism, 2013)
Drainage.
The site must have a proper drainage system and it must be properly located where
no interruptions and abruptions may occur. The drainage system of a development is
highly important because it will affect the development, the tourist’s health, and the
sales of the development. The site should be at least 500 meters from a natural
drainage. Gravity drainage of the ponds is preferable. (Ecotourism and wildlife
tourism, 2013) Hydrology. Considering that the site is near water bodies, the site
location must be located in a low possibility of floods, tsunami, landslides, etc. Site
should be elevated if it is close to water bodies.
Public Parks and Open Spaces.
The site should be near or adjacent public parks and open spaces like open gardens since it
may be a big help to contribute to the potential of the project being commercially known
and contribute in increasing the tourism and management of the site (R Ponce 2016,
personal communication, 9 April). Public Parks and Open spaces creates
communication and attracts tourists to socialize to each other.
Alternative Energy Sources.
Renewable energy systems are also eye catching, providing aesthetic value to
guests, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, and reducing dependence on
the unreliable electrical grid. Renewable energy technology can drive new business
and increase occupancy rates (IRENA 2018). Geo thermal energy, solar panels,
windmills are example of renewable energy systems that can be used in the site.
Legal, Institutional, Administrative, and Aesthetic Factor
Land Use & Zoning.
The site should comply with the guidelines and provisions of the PD 1096 about land
use and zoning & the National Building Code of the Philippines. The site should be fit
with the said guidelines and provisions in order for it to be legal or be approved. Also,
the site should be within the limits of the local Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the
city. The site should not exceed with what is required and approved by the officials.
Transportation.
An accessible site is equipped with both private vehicles and public vehicles via
jeepneys, tricycles, buses and other means of transportation. This will help increase the
tourism of the place and gives comfort and attraction to the tourists.
Road Networks.
The site should be accessible in a major road and the site should have a clear visual on
the main entry to the site to be accessed easily. The site should be properly and
completely described, clearly defining its technical boundaries, showing access
thereto such as highway, road or alley and indicating easements, encroachments,
approved building lines, proposed road widening, existing building or structures
(NBC, 2015).
Water Supply.
The site should have an adequate source of water to supply the needs of the project
and/or the whole development. Whenever available, the potable water requirements
for a building used for human habitation shall be supplied from existing municipal or
city waterworks system (NBC, 2015)

Electric / Power Supply:
The site’s electricity must be able to be supplied by the local electricity provider
of the city. (Planning a Resort, 2013)
Telecommunications.
The site should have Internet Connections and Reachable Signal for navigations
and telecommunication purposes. The site should be accessible near to
telecommunication (NBC, 2015). Communications is important and it must be
available in the site.
Waste Disposal System.
The site must have proper waste disposal system. The site must be safe from any
harmful and hazardous waste that can harm the health of the tourists and also the
wildlife and environment of the site. The site must be able to provide safe,
retrievable and secure storage of waste that ensures protection for workers, the
public and the environment. Proximity to Important Existing Facilities. The site
should be in close proximity of at least 1 km from a Hospital or any Medical facility
(Bukley, 2009 Ecotourism: Principles and Practices).
Socio-Economic and Cultural Factor
Site Potential
The location of the site must be flexible, has great potential to expand and must be
environmental-friendly. The location must have the ability to adapt further changes in
the society and have the ability to compete with other sites that offers the same services
and same development. The location should be consistent with the particular style and
image of the project. There should be competing companies located nearby. It is good
since for this project, comparison shopping is popular. (Planning a Resort, 2013)
Density
The site should be classified as a low density development. With a minimum of
18,000 sq. ft. of lot area (conventional). (Bukley, 2019 Ecotourism: Principles and
Practices). Within Urban Area / Central Business District
The site should be located 200 meters from the Central Business District (Bukley,
2009 Ecotourism: Principles and Practices).
Pedestrian Access and Circulation
The site should be accessible to all the tourists and also disabled persons. The site
must observed guidelines regarding disabled person in BP 344. Providing sidewalks,
pathways is a must and should be shaded since the site is an open site. The site should
be in close proximity to pedestrians. Footways or footpaths (including any path along
the side of a road) should be available (Planning a Resort, 2013)
Cultural.
The site should contain the culture of Zambales City. The site should sell and promote
the culture of Zambales to its tourists. The should speak to the tourists & should
picture the sceneries to the tourisy about the Zambales city’s culture and livelihood.
Site Selection
This establishes a set of basic site selection elements and offers suggested evaluation criteria for
rating the elements.
Table
Site Selection. This establishes a set of basic site selection elements and offers suggested
evaluation criteria for rating the elements.
1. Natural, Environmental, Physical Factors

SITE A SITE B SITE C
(Lahuy Island,
CRITERIA (Magalawa Island, (Alibijaban Island,
Caramines Sur)
Zambales City) Quezon Province)
Site Topography 4 2 3
Site should be fairly level Site is relatively Site is mostly Site is mostly flat
with some topographic flat and only have 2 relatively flat but the and can
relief that can provide percent slope also island has a low tide. accommodate all
opportunities for learning have a long sand sues ten to fifteen
area development bar. percent slope.
Climate 4 3 2
The site should have a Site is clasified as
tropical climate and tropical and has a Site has less trees
should be less humid. shading around the Site’s humidity level and humidiy level
Natural light and island beacause of is miserable is high
ventilation must be the trees
effective and evident in the surrounding the
site island
Sun Orientation 3 3 3
Natural Light must be The site recieves The site recieves The site recieves
evident and effective in the average amount of average amount of average amount of
site. sunlight throughout sunlight throughout sunlight throughout
the day the day the day
Land Area/Size of the 3 4 4
site
The site must be The site is The site is The site is
approximately 6 hectares approximately 56 approximately 225 approximately 713
hectares hectares and hectares and
covered with 140 covered with 40
hectares of hectares of
mangrove trees. mangrove trees
Accessibility 3 3 3
The site must be accessible The site is effective The site is effective The site is effective
to both vehicles and for transportation for transportation for transportation
pedestrians both public and both public and both public and
private vehicle private vehicle private vehicle
Utiliry and Services 4 3 4

The site should be near The site is The site is
services accessible to accessible to
commercial The site is accessible commercial
establishments that to few commercial establishments that
offers different establishments offers different
services to the services to the
public public
Vulnerability to Natural 4 4 4
Hazards
The site should be flexible The site is covered The site is covered of The site is covered
in any possible of mangrove trees mangrove trees that of mangrove trees
circumstances that protects the protects the shore that protects the
shore shore
Wildlife 3 3 2
The site should consider The site is The site is The site has less
wildlife sanctuary surrounded with surrounded with wildlife santuraries
different wildlife different wildlife
sanctuaries sanctuaries
Orientation 4 1 2
The site should have a The site has a clear The site is near the The site has a clear
clear view of the sea view of the sea sea view of the sea but
have many
neighboring resorts
Existing Vegetation 4 3 3
The site should be low The site has low The site has no slope The site has no
with gently sloping edges slope surrounded and surrounded by slope and
by mangrove trees mangrove trees surrounded by
and cooconut palm mangrove trees
trees.
Drainage 3 3 3
The site must have proper The site has its own The site has its own The site has its own
drainage system drainage system drainage system drainage system
Hydrology 3 3 3
The site must have proper The site is at low The site is at low risk The site is at low
drainage system risk of calamities of calamities risk of calamities
Public Parks 4 2 2
The site should be The site is adjacent There’s no available There’s no
adjacent to parks and open to open spaces open space near the available open
spaces site space near the site
Alternative Energy 4 2 2
source
The site should have There is a possible There is no possible There is no
factors for harnessing alternative energy alternative energy possible alternative
energy source available source available energy source
available
2. Legal, Institutional, Administrative, and Asthetic Factor

(Lahuy Island,
Zambales City) Quezon Province) Caramines Sur)
Land Use & Zoning 4 4 4
Current and projected The site is The site is The site is

zoning and land use compatible with compatible with compatible with
should be compatible with current land use of current land use of current land use of
the use of the site. Zambales Zambales Zambales
Ease of Ownership 4 3 4
It should be privately The site is privately The site is privately The site is privately
owned owned owned owned
Transportation 3 3 3
The site should be The site is The site is The site is
equipped with both private surrounded with surrounded with surrounded with
and public transportation terminals both land terminals both land terminals both land
and water terminal and water terminal and water terminal
Road Networks 2 2 3
The site should have at The site has 1 The site has 1 major The site has two
least one major road major road road major road
Water Supply 4 4 4
The site must be equipped The site has its own The site has its own The site has its own
with materials that will water supply water supply systems water supply
supply water systems systems
Telecommunication 2 2 2
The site should have a The site has low The site has low The site has low
connection that are readily connection for connection for connection for
available internet and internet and internet and
network. network. network.
Waste Disposal System 3 3 3
The site should have The siye has its The siye has its The siye has its
proper waste disposal waste disposal waste disposal waste disposal
system system system
Proximity to Existing 4 3 4
Facilities
The site should be in close There is no There is no There is no
proximity from any accessible to the accessible to the accessible to the
hospital hospital adjacent to hospital adjacent to hospital adjacent to
site site site
3. Socio-Economic and Cultural Factor

(Lahuy Island,
Site Potential 4 3 4
The site should have The site is The site has a low The site is
significant characteristics surrounded with tide and and surrounded by the
that is unique and will different site different islands of
stand out. It also should be attractions and has surrounded by the Caramoan
located near competitive its long sand bar. different beaches Island and has may
establishments competitive
establishments
near the site
Density 3 3 3
The site should be The site is The site is classified The site is
classified as low density classified as low as low density classified as high
development density density
Pedestrian Access 4 4 4
The site should be The site is The site is The site is
accessible to any tourist surrounded with surrounded with surrounded with
pedestrian lanes pedestrian lanes and pedestrian lanes
and walkways walkways making it and walkways
making it accessible to any making it
accessible to any tourists accessible to any
tourists tourists
Cultural 3 3 3
The site should contain the The site has its own The site has its own The site has its own
culture of the Island culture and culture and culture and
surrounded by surrounded by surrounded by
different different different
establishments that establishments that establishments that
serve and promote serve and promote serve and promote
the culture of the culture of the culture of Bicol
Zambales Quezon Province
4. Selection Elements
(Lahuy Island,
Natural, Environmental, 3 3 3
Physical Factors
The site should have a The site has an The site has an The site has an
comfortable environment effective natural effective natural effective natural
and must consider natural light ventilation light ventilation that light ventilation
light and ventilation and that will give will give comfort to that will give
must be effective for comfort to the the tourists comfort to the
outdoor activities tourists tourists
Legal, Institutional, 4 3 3
Administrative, and
Aesthetic Factor
The site must follow all the The site mainly The site fairly The site fairly
given guideline by the followed the followed the followed the
officials and laws guideline of the guideline of the guideline of the
officials and laws officials and laws officials and laws
Socio-Economic and 4 3 3
Cultural Factor
The site must have unique The site has it’s The site is near the The site is
characteristics that will own beauty and the different beaches surrounded with
stand out among other and long sand bar that beaches
can adapt to further attracts tourist and
changes in the society covered with
mangrove trees.
Also have different
attraction that
tourist would love
it.
General Average 101 84 90
Site Profile
Tourism is an important sector for Philippine economy. Philippines is an archipelagic
country composed of 7,641 islands with 82 provinces divided in 17 regions. There are six
UNESCO World Heritage sites scattered in nine different locations ( Vigan, Santa Maria
Church Complex, Paoay Church Complex, San Agustin Church Complex, Miagao Church
Complex, Rice Terraces of Cordilleras, Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Undergroun River of
Puerto Princesa and Mount Hamiguitan wildlife Sanctuary). It’s also filled with a great
quantity of endearing relaxed people, tropical jungle and magnificent beaches and philipppine
resorts. Warm crystalline blue waters, and luxurious resorts blessed with a variety of marine
life some of which are now the preserve luxury resorts. Philippines is very known for friendly
locals, travel, accomodation, beaches can be very affordable and cheap, sand is perhaps the
best in the world. Soft white coral sand that never heats up, and the live coral is extremely
beautiful (Philippinecountry 2018). With that many investors and developers are competing
against each other in order to gain and attract tourists from around the world.
One of the most known and underated province is Zambales, Zambales is located in
the middle of the Central Luzon region in the island of Luzon. With a total land area of
3,830.83 square kilometre. Zambales is the second largest among the seven provinces of
Central Luzon after Nueva Ecija. Zambales is surrounded by different and blue crystal
beaches which lies on the western shores of Luzon island along the West Philippine Sea. The
province is well-known by different people because of its outstanding characteristecs when it
comes to tourism because of it’s unique and peacefull beaches.
Site A, which is Magalawa island, Zambales, it’s located at Palauig, Zambales. It’s a
coastal municipality in the province of Zambales it has a 19 barangays and Magalawa Island
is 20 minutes away from the port to the island. Magalawa is a 56 – hectare island on the west
coast of Luzon, which is also home to surf spots and hidden coves. Magalawa island has a
total population of 370 people in 71 households and their main source of livelihood is fishing
and some are engaged in shell craft industry. Magalawa island is the better site for this
project. The site is suitable for eco tourism development since it can provide comfort and
relief to the tourists beacause of it’s unique characteristic and it’s surrounded by coral reefs,
star fish and mangrooves tree that were under protected areas of DENR. Eco tourism is the
best solution to avoid the disturbance and protection of the mangrooves trees and the island
itself. The site is equipped with a lot of potential attraction to all tourists to enjoy like
swimming, water/sand sports, boat riding, jetskiing, scuba diving, snorkelling or just relaxing
on the beach amidst the crystal clear waters and white sand. The development of the project
can bring different benefits not only just to the tourists and travelers but also to the well-being
of the local people. It can give them the chance to have a decent lving and an extra income it
can also give them the chance to have a electricity in the island. Factors that can be
considered as strengths of the development is that it’s only 5 hourse drive from Manila and it
gives comfort to the tourists. There are also various kinds of trees existing within the vicinity
of the development that can give positive and good benefits to the development itself and also
to the local people of the province such as providing natural ventilation and providing shade
to the people. Along side with it, there are also some weaknesses the site possesses. One of
which is that the site lacks some commercial establishments that will provide services to the
tourists. Existing beach resorts nearby (Armanda beach resort and Ruiz beach resort) may
serve as a threat to the development can be put into split numbers. With the proposed
development, there would be a income generating both for the island and the locals living
there. And would give the chance to promote Magalawa island as the next Boracay of the
Philippines and lessen the flock of tourist in Boracay and also boost the Economy and status
of the Zambales and the island itself. Figure 25. Magalawa Island
Figure 26. Magalawa Island
Figure 27. Aerial view of Magalawa Island
Magalawa island has it’s unique and long sand bar that attracts tourists to come
Figure 28. Map of Magalawa Island

Conclusion
Through all the gathered information through the process of personal interviews,
research, and surveys, the researcher was able to identify the needs of the tourists which
would help to conserve and raise awareness on how to protect the environment. Providing the
necessary needs and facilities that will provide adventure, enjoyment and leisure to the
tourists, will be a great potential to boost the island’s tourism sector. The study aims to
promote a positive and eco-friendly infrastructures and to give opportunities for a new
livelihood for the locals living in the area. The need to develop ecotourism development is
highly recommend since tourists in this generation tend to neglect the importance of every
single natural resources of a specific place. Tourists must be guide properly and taught on
saving and preserving the beauty of the place. With the increase of tourists from around the
world in the Philippines because of its beaches, the demand for tourists attraction and
developments such as resorts is relatively high or at its peek.
The interviews with the architects, DENR, Department of tourism and disaster risk
management show that developing this project would be a great help not just for the tourism
of the zambales but gives an opportunity for the locals and change the way of thingking of
every tourists around the world about conserving and enjoying the place. The use of green
strategies and sustainable materials reduced the operating cost of the development while
making it an eco-friendly development and at the same help the environment. The study
promote a positive and effective strategy and have a healthy environent for the tourists and
the town people without having to developed tht entire island with structures and
infrastructures. There are risks that needs to be considered so that the development will be
effective. To be a sustainable and responsible tourism having this type of tourism, tourism
can raise funds for protecting natural areas, enhance awareness amongst locals and tourist of
biodiversity and conservation issues, as well as discourage local people from carrying out
activities that are harmful to nature. Using passive cooling strategies to improve thermal
performance and reduce energy consumption of residential buildings and lessen the impact
and harm in the environment. Also using different green strategies reduced the operating cost
of the development while making it an eco-friendly development.
With the collected data, information and from the conducted surverys and interviews,
the researcher will be able to meet its project and design objectives in making the
development sustainable and to promote the culture and help the locals living in the island.
The purpose of this study is to maintain and promote the island according to the
demands and needs of the tousits and environment, the result of this proposed development
will help to redefine and discover the beauty of the island and discover what the island have
to offer to every single tourists, the island itself, the town people.
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Appendices
Appendix 1
Interview Transcript 1
Interviewer: Student
Interviewee: Ms. Luz Valerio is an Ecosystem Mangement Specialist of the DENR. She
graduated in Pampanga Agricultural College.
Interviewee Setting: Interview conducted in office of DENR Region III Main office. The
interview was conducted at 3:00 PM at 12/02/2019.
Affiliation with interviewee: None
(Start of Interview)
Interviewer: What is your rules and regulation about Ecotourism development?
Interviewee: Look at our law DAO order no. 2013 - 19 Guidelines on ecotourism planning
and management.
Interviewer: Do you have that online?
Interviewee: Yes, we have in deped.gov.ph. We also have law if you put some infrastructure
development DAO order no. 2009, this is the one you would follow guideline in building an
infrastructure. You would see here of what you should design in such area because you're
architecture student that's why you should know the laws in building infrastructures in
protected areas. What scope and coverage, materials you used.
Interviewer: Do you have some suggestions for a site for a eco-tourism beach resort
development?
Interviewee: Aurora or Masinloc Oyon bay protected landscape and seascape. Protected area
of DENR.
Interviewer: Is it okay if I build some infrastructures in protected areas?
Interviewee: Yes, it's ok but we have some guidelines and laws that must be followed.
Appendix 1
Interview Transcript 1
Interviewer: Student
Interviewee: John Leo E. Holongbayan, the head office of Magrooves protection in
DENR Region III.
Interviewee Setting: Interview conducted in office of DENR Region III Main office. The
interview was conducted at 3:00 PM at 13/02/2019.
Affiliation with interviewee: None
(Start of Interview)
Interviewer: I'm an architecture student from HAU conducting a research about eco-tourism
beach resort. How would I maintain and preserve the environment or the site if I would build
a development and open it for tourism?
Interviewee: Your thesis is in Quezon Province?
Interviewer: Yes sir, but I'm not still sure about my site
Interviewee: Ok, your question is on how you would maintain if ever you would open the site
for tourism development. what kind of tourism and activities would you promote in the site?
Interviewer: I'm proposing a community based tourism and a responsible tourism. It's a beach
resort development. I also have part of my site that has a protected mangroves and I would
like to use it and be part of my development what could I do to prevent it and maintain its
beauty?
Interviewee: If you would not totally disturb the mangroves it's ok but there must no one go
inside the mangrove area that part of conservation act. But once you put your guest in the
mangroves area, there you would need some management introversion. and if you would
develop the mangroves area and put some boardwalk. You would ask first a permit from the
DENR and other government offices.
Interviewer: How could I maintain and preserve the environment if I would build a
development in such area or island?
Interviewee: One thing you can do is to conduct orientation for you guest who are going in
your development. You can also do sightseeing on where you can see the mangroves are and
put some signage's. There must be no intervention inside the mangrove areas.
Interviewer: Is there some more sustainable and cheapest building materials rather than
bamboo?
Interviewee: Premium species but they're more expensive, bamboo is the most cheapest and
they grow faster and the availability of the bamboo.
Appendix 3
Appointment Intervie letter for the DOT Head in Region III
Figure 29. Appointmen Interview for the DOT head in Region III
Appendix 3
Figure 30. Survey Questionaire

Appendix 4
Site
Figure 31. Magalawa Island map
Figure 32. Sand bar in Magalawa Island

Appendx 5
Figure Interview Pictures
Figure 33. Interview with Ms Luz Valerio
Figure 34. Interview with Mr. John Leo E. Holongbayan

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Running Head: THE CONSERVATION OF MAGALAWA ISLAND AND NATURAL

The Conservation of Magalawa Island and Natural Resources; An Ecotourism both

International and Local Tourists

Manalang. John Carlo P.

Holy Angel University

that provides the need of travel and adventures of the tourists.

Keywords: Ecotourism, Community-based tourism, Responsible tourism, Mission,

The Conservation of Magalawa Island Natural Resources; An Ecotourism Both

International and Local Tourists

Ecotourism is a sustainable form of natural reource-based tourism. It focuses pirmarily on

This is where ecotourism development enters or takes place. Ecotourism is a

category to that of “opportunities.” i.e., those activties which contribute to sustainable

environment and ecosystem of the island.

maintaing the environment of the island.

Primary Data Objectives Design

3.) To develop a new Development

method of development OUTPUT

and conservation The Conservation of

development that will

Promote eco-friendly and

guilt free environment and

disaster risk resilient.

3. To design and plan

a development that will

provide services to the

tourists of the island.

will use low cost

problems regarding the development.

and also the people outside Quezon Province.

Data Analysis Plan

Results And Discussion

the goal to conserve and protect the environment.

importance of disaster risk reduction management in the city, in every developments,

in every developments and or infrastructures. He mentioned that having an awareness and

tourist for their leisure and relaxation.

the natural resources and environment of a specific place.

Survey and Analysis

Are you Familiar with Ecotourism

Figure 2. Are you familiar with ecotourism

prevention to protect and conserve environment.

Do you acknowledge Eco-tourism development

Figure3. Do you acknowledge Eco-tourism development

Do you think Eco-tourism development is advisable in the Philippines especially Beach

Figure 4. Do you think Eco-tourism development is advisable in the Philippines especially

Beach Resort Development

What is the best site to be the next Boracay of the Philippines

can maintain the natural resources of the island.

What problems do you see or encountered in our existing beach resorts

Comments and Suggestion

protected by the tourist.

increasing economic importance, neglected in economics developments and researches. Tourists’

development.Ecotourism is merely defined as a ‘responsible travel to natural areas such as

development, geography, or tourism, as well as for anyone interested in becoming a more

environmentally sensitive traveler and developer.

preservation, communities, tourists, environmentalists, developers, education and sustainable

opportunities to those in need.

In the Handbook of Teaching and Learning in Tourism, tourism industry accompanied by

learning in the field, work-integrated learning, sustainability and critical studies,

internationalization, technology-enabled learning, links between teaching and research, and

curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, students, educators, and trends and issues.

Benchmarked Projects / Related Studies / Statistics (Tables and Figures)

Benchmarked Actual Building Details of the Comparison to the

ECOTOURISM OF ⚫ Administrator The Project’s aim or