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NATURAL RESOURCES

Made up of more than 7,100 islands, the Philippines is the third-largest English-speaking country in the
world. The island nation lies in the South China Sea and serves as the crossroads of the Orient. This
country is well known for its popular tourism spots and its varied culture stemming from occupation of
several different nations over the centuries. But it is also a land of rich natural resources that help sustain
the nation and make it an important economy in the region.

 Oceans
Being surrounded by the ocean, it is no surprise that the Philippines relies on the waters as an important
natural resource. At least 65 species of the 2,400 available species in Filipino waters have solid
commercial value, and the crabs, seaweed, pearls and other ocean treasures make the sea among the top
resources for this archipelago.

 Minerals
The Philippines is not a petroleum-rich country, but the land is still full of many valuable minerals. Nickel
is the most abundant deposit in the Philippines, while iron and copper are also present in significant
amounts.

 Major Crops
This land is the nation's primary source of livelihood. The chief crops of the nation include rice, corn,
sugarcane, abaca and tobacco, according to the Philippine History website. The rice and corn are used
domestically, but the rest is used as a major export. The Philippines also exports a number of pineapples
and bananas.

 Flora
The tropical climate in the Philippines makes it an ideal location for flowers and plants. The islands have
more than 2 million species of plants, and several of them are found nowhere else on the planet. Much of
the flora in the Philippines, while diminished by over harvesting, is used as an important natural resource
as ingredients in commercially exported products.

BIODIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

The Philippines is considered a mega-diversity country rivaled only by a few countries in the world when
it comes to variety of ecosystems, species and genetic resources. Many of the island comprising the
archipelago are believed to have a very high degree of land and animal endemism.
The country is also considered a biodiversity hotspot. This is because the Philippines continues to
experience an alarming rate of destruction of these important resources brought about by overexploitation,
deforestation, land degradation, climate change, and pollution (including biological pollution), among
others.
ADVOCACIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

It involves both protecting the public from environmental hazards and protecting the natural world.
Environmental protection is the practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals,
organizations and governments. Its objectives are to conserve natural resources and the existing natural
environment and, where possible, to repair damage and reverse trends.

COMPONENTS OF THE TOURISM NETWORK

The main components of tourism are accessibility, accommodation and attraction or locale. According to
the Enuga State Tourism Board, these are considered the 3 A's of tourism.

One of the main components of tourism, accessibility, refers to the ability for tourists to get to the
destination. This mostly includes transportation, which needs to be regularly scheduled, economical, safe
and comfortable. Depending on the destination, this includes cars and buses, boats and ships, trains and
airplanes.

The second component of tourism is accommodation. This means that tourists have a place to stay upon
reaching the destination and a way to get food. Much like accessibility, accommodation also needs to be
economical, safe and comfortable. The type of accommodation also varies according to the location. For
instance, a stay in the mountains may require a cabin or a place to pitch tents. Other accommodations
include hotels and motels.

The third and arguably most important component of tourism is attraction. This means that the destination
needs to have some draw that makes tourists want to visit. In same cases the draw is scenic, like
mountains and lakes. In other cases the draw might be historical relevance.

TOURISM SUPPLY COMPONETS AND THE MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ON PHILIPPINES

TOURISM NETWORK SYSTEM
Tourism Supply Components
Tourism supply components are classified into five main categories.
1. Natural Resources -It is includes elements in an area for use and enjoyment of visitors such as
climate, landforms, tertrain, flora, fauna, bodies of water, beaches, and etc.
2. Infrastructures -Consist of all undergrounds and surface developmental construction such as water
supply system, sewage, disposal system, etc.
3. Superstructure -The above of ground facility services such as airport building, passenger traffic
terminals, hotels, motels and etc.
4. Transportation and Transportation Equipment -Includes item such ships, airplane, trains busses
and etc.
5. Hospitality Resources- Include the cultural wealth of an area which makes possible the successful
hosting of tourist.