DOCSLIB.ORG

Subsector Analysis of the Tourism Industry in Negros Occidental

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Subsector Analysis of the Tourism Industry in Negros Occidental Project No. 01.2467.7-001.00 Small and Medium Enterprise Development for Sustainable Employment Program (SMEDSEP) COOPERATION Republic of the Philippines Federal Republic of Germany Subsector Analysis of the Tourism Industry in Negros Occidental February 2005 Prepared/ Written by: Marian Boquiren, Ivan Idrovo and Helen Valdez, SDCAsia, Inc. Consultants [email protected]| www.sdcasia.ph Published by: The Small and Medium Enterprise Development for Sustainable Employment Program (SMEDSEP) A DTI-TESDA-GTZ Program 10th Floor, German Development Center, PDCP Bank Centre Building, V.A. Rufino cor. L.P. Leviste Streets, Salcedo Village, Makati City www.smedsep.ph | [email protected] Ms. Martina Vahlhaus, Program Manager Printed on: March 2005 - Makati City, Philippines Subsector Analysis of the Tourism Industry in Negros Occidental February 2005 Table of Contents Page Acronyms 2 Executive Summary 3 Section 1: Introduction 6 A. Objectives of the Study 6 B. Scope of Work 6 Section 2. Beginnings of the Focus on Tourism Development 8 Section 3. Industry Structure 10 A. Overview 10 B. Primary and Secondary Resource Bases 13 C. Tourism Services and Facilities 17 D. Enabling Support Environment: BDS/TVET 20 Section 4. Industry Performance 21 A. Tourist Arrivals 21 B. Tourism Receipts 22 C. Employment 22 Section 5. Proposed Fields of Change 23 A. Product and Infrastructure Development 23 B. Promotion and Market Development 25 C. Quality and Competitiveness Improvement 26 Section 6. Proposed Program Interventions 29 A. Institutional Development/Planning 29 B. Product and Infrastructure Development 29 C. Promotion and Market Development 30 D. Quality and Competitiveness Improvement 30 ANNEXES A Food Services B Travel and Tour Operators C Accommodation Services D Resorts E Transport Operators F Validation Workshop Summary Results G List of Key Informants H Accreditation I Classification and Standards: Hotels BIBLIOGRAPHY 1 Acronyms ANP Association of Negros Producers BDS Business Development Services CDs Compact discs COMELEC Commission of Elections CPQI Continuous Productivity and Quality Improvement CRS Customer Reservation System DA Department of Agriculture DDTVET Demand driven Technical and Vocational Education and Training DMO Destination Marketing Organization DOT Department of Tourism FGD Focus group discussion GDS Global Distribution System GMP Good Manufacturing Practices GTZ Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH HRANO Hotel and Restaurant Association of Negros Occidental HRM Hotel and Restaurant Management IATA International Air Transport Association ICT Information and Communications Technology ISO International Organization for Standardization IT Information Technology LGU Local Government Unit LTFRB Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board MICE Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibition NAIA Ninoy Aquino International Airport NAITAS National Association of Independent Travel Agencies NATTO Negros Association of Travel & Tours Organization PAGCOR Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation PAL Philippine Airlines PCCI Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry PCVC Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation RANI Resort Association of Negros Island SA8000 Social Accountability 8000 SBS Subsector Business Service SDCAsia Strategic Development Cooperation Asia SME Small and Medium Enterprises TCDC Tourism and Cultural Development Committee TDC Tourism Development Council TESDA Technical Education and Skills Development Authority TVET Technical & Vocational Education and Training 2 Executive Summary • The tourism development agenda of Negros Occidental had its roots during a period of socio- economic crisis resulting from adverse conditions of the world sugar trade. Among the early tourism related efforts and which has become an annual traditional event is the Masskara Festival. This annual event is popular to local and foreign tourists and has helped place Bacolod, the City of Smiles, in the tourism map. • Primary and secondary tourism resources of Negros Occidental consist of the following: - Marine-based resources: Negros Occidental has a long coastline and boast of several natural attractions such as white sand beaches, diving sites, and marine sanctuaries. - Land-based resources including flora and fauna: The northern and western parts are largely level plains and gently rolling slopes while the remaining portion is a land of sierras of varying elevations. - Cultural-heritage resources: Rich culture and history of province are captured and preserved in ancestral mansions, historical monuments, buildings and churches built during the Spanish era. - Festivals/Events: Negros Occidental is said to have the most number of festivals in the Philippines depicting certain cultures in each of its 19 towns and 13 cities. - Entertainment: There are a number of bars with live entertainment, video, karaoke, game rooms and discos, with majority located in the Goldenfields Commercial Complex. - Sports: Bacolod, the province's capital city has three challenging and world class golf courses, making it the golfing center in the Visayas. - Shopping: Negros Occidental is known for its innovative gifts and houseware and food products. • Tourism services and facilities in Negros Occidental consist of the following: Accommodation 86 establishments with 10 first class and standard hotels; 23% are DOT accredited Food Service 1,104 food establishments in the province as of June 2004, with majority falling under the micro scale category. Only 5 establishments are DOT accredited. Travel and tour 48 establishments with 3 accredited by DOT; 30+ tour guides operators Resorts 65 resorts --- beach, mountain, agriculture, and inland Transport 3 airlines and 4 inter-island shipping companies servicing Bacolod route; inland transportation consisting of buses, jeepneys, taxis, and car rentals • Main issues and challenges facing the industry are the following: - Current downward trend in average expenditure per visitor - The need for more effective and cohesive image, market positioning, and promotion - The need to expand tourist season and reduce seasonality 3 - Wide variances in quality of products and services as well as the need to align these to market requirements and standards - Weak demand and supply of support services and technical and vocational training needed to improve performance of tourism enterprises and their workforce - The need to create industry synergy and higher level of cooperation between and among public and private stakeholders within and outside the province (especially with neighboring tourism destinations). - The need to strengthen environmental management to conserve and enhance the vital natural and heritage of the province, and that sustainable tourism development practices are observed. • Building on current public and private sector tourism development initiatives, the following are the proposed fields of change and strategies to address the above challenges: Product and Infrastructure Development Development of a compelling brand and product portfolio, which meet the desire for a distinctive, authentic and uniquely Negros Occidental experience Development of cultural, sporting, and social events that would contribute to the extension of the tourist season and the achievement of higher yields, improved profitability, and increased employment in the industry. Improvement of tourism related infrastructure Improvement of waste management Promotion and Market Development Improvement of destination marketing of Negros Occidental Availability of tourism information at major gateway points (e.g., airports in key cities in the Philippines, international airports in other countries) and in strategic locations within Negros Occidental. Development of tourism internet portal for Negros Occidental --- a well-designed full concept one-stop tourism virtual mall that provides visitors access to information and reservation as well as links to various tourism intermediaries. Better use of travel agencies, tour operators, and other local/regional/international tourism intermediaries to promote and distribute Negros Occidental tourism products complemented by publicity in appropriate media to create awareness and establish credibility within the segments. Quality and Competitiveness Improvement Upgrading of existing management, marketing, and general administration courses to international standards and re-alignment of requirements of the everyday operations of the tourism trade. Development and/or strengthening of local capability to deliver dualized training programs of international standards and with balanced emphasis on operational and people skills for various competencies required in the hospitality, travel, tour, and transport segments. Promotion among enterprises of the implementation of a Continuous Productivity and Quality Improvement (CPQI) Program Promotion of the effective use of information technology in improving business operations and marketing Promotion and development of a tourism-friendly culture across all sectors of the community through public awareness and education programs Establishment of a province-wide industry led quality seal program • It is proposed that program interventions be directed towards the following: 4 Institutional Development/Planning Initiate the re-organization of the Tourism and Cultural Development Committee (TCDC) or a similar body composed of representatives of key players in the tourism sector such as ATANO and provide organizational development assistance.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Transportation Schedules (April 2011)
    TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULES (APRIL 2011) AIR PLANE CEBU PACIFIC (www.cebupacificair.com) Destination FREQUENCY ETD ETA Dumaguete to Manila DAILY 8:50 am 10:05 am Wed/Sat 12:25 NN 1:40 pm DAILY 4:25 pm 5:40 pm Manila to Dumaguete DAILY 7:05 am 8:20 am Wed/Sat 10:40 am 11:55 am DAILY 2:40 pm 3:55 pm Dumaguete to Cebu Mon/Wed/Fri 7:25 am 8:00 am Cebu to Dumaguete Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 am 7:05 am PHILIPPINE AIRLINES (www.philippineairlines.com) Destination FREQUENCY ETD ETA Dumaguete to Manila DAILY 8:45 am 10:00 am DAILY 3:30 pm 4:45 pm Manila to Dumaguete DAILY 7:00 am 8:15 am DAILY 1:40 pm 3:00 pm *Trip Schedules may change without prior notice, for more info, bookings and latest schedules please contact the respective transport companies. www.haroldsmansion.com BOAT/FAST CRAFT/RORO (Roll-on-Roll Off) GEORGE & PETER LINES (GP) (035-225-2345/224-4337) Destination Frequency Time Dumaguete to Cebu City Monday/Saturday/Sunday 11:00pm Cebu to Dumaguete Sunday/Monday/Thursday 10:00pm COKALIONG (035-225-3588) Dumaguete-Cebu Tuesday-Sunday 12midnight Cebu-Dumaguete Daily 7:00pm OCEANJET (035-226-1085) Dumaguete-Cebu Daily 7:30am (via Tagbilaran) 3:20pm MAAYO SHIPPING (035-4170280/4196023) Tampi, Amlan-Bato, Cebu Daily Trip 4:00am 1st trip 12:30noon 9:30pm 5:00am 1:30pm 11:30pm 6:30am 3:00pm 9:30am 4:30pm 10:30am 6:00pm 11:30am 7:30pm TAN JUAN SHIPPING Sibulan Port Mainit, Oslob, Cebu 6:30- 1st trip 6:30am 10:30am 9:00am 1:30pm 1:30pm 6:00pm 4:30pm 9:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm *Trip Schedules may change without prior notice, for more info, bookings and latest schedules please contact the respective transport companies.
    [Show full text]
  • Bridges Across Oceans: Initial Impact Assessment of the Philippines Nautical Highway System and Lessons for Southeast Asia
    Bridges across Oceans Initial Impact Assessment of the Philippines Nautical Highway System and Lessons for Southeast Asia April 2010 0 2010 Asian Development Bank All rights reserved. Published 2010. Printed in the Philippines ISBN 978-971-561-896-0 Publication Stock No. RPT101731 Cataloging-In-Publication Data Bridges across Oceans: Initial Impact Assessment of the Philippines Nautical Highway System and Lessons for Southeast Asia. Mandaluyong City, Philippines: Asian Development Bank, 2010. 1. Transport Infrastructure. 2. Southeast Asia. I. Asian Development Bank. The views expressed in this book are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. ADB encourages printing or copying information exclusively for personal and noncommercial use with proper acknowledgment of ADB. Users are restricted from reselling, redistributing, or creating derivative works for commercial purposes without the express, written consent of ADB. Note: In this report, “$” refers to US dollars. 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550 Metro Manila, Philippines Tel +63 2 632
    [Show full text]
  • Transportation History of the Philippines
    Transportation history of the Philippines This article describes the various forms of transportation in the Philippines. Despite the physical barriers that can hamper overall transport development in the country, the Philippines has found ways to create and integrate an extensive transportation system that connects the over 7,000 islands that surround the archipelago, and it has shown that through the Filipinos' ingenuity and creativity, they have created several transport forms that are unique to the country. Contents • 1 Land transportation o 1.1 Road System 1.1.1 Main highways 1.1.2 Expressways o 1.2 Mass Transit 1.2.1 Bus Companies 1.2.2 Within Metro Manila 1.2.3 Provincial 1.2.4 Jeepney 1.2.5 Railways 1.2.6 Other Forms of Mass Transit • 2 Water transportation o 2.1 Ports and harbors o 2.2 River ferries o 2.3 Shipping companies • 3 Air transportation o 3.1 International gateways o 3.2 Local airlines • 4 History o 4.1 1940s 4.1.1 Vehicles 4.1.2 Railways 4.1.3 Roads • 5 See also • 6 References • 7 External links Land transportation Road System The Philippines has 199,950 kilometers (124,249 miles) of roads, of which 39,590 kilometers (24,601 miles) are paved. As of 2004, the total length of the non-toll road network was reported to be 202,860 km, with the following breakdown according to type: • National roads - 15% • Provincial roads - 13% • City and municipal roads - 12% • Barangay (barrio) roads - 60% Road classification is based primarily on administrative responsibilities (with the exception of barangays), i.e., which level of government built and funded the roads.
    [Show full text]
  • PARM Storms Yolanda
    PARM CARES – TYPHOON HAIYAN TO PRESENT MODEL ISPRM NATIONAL SOCIETY DISASTER REHABILITATION PROGRAM Filipinas G. Ganchoon, MD Chair, Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine Disaster Rehabilitation Relief Committee (PARM CARES) International Society of Physical Rehabilitation Medicine 9th World Congress Maritim Hotel, Berlin, Germany June 21, 2015 - storm surge recorded in East Asia of 9.14m due to strong winds, resulting in the majority of deaths due to Highest drowning and catastrophic damage - intensity of a Category 5 tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 315 kph (above the 252 kph threshold for a Category 5 hurricane, the highest category on the Saffir-Simpson scale) - Reference: Meteomedia ANIBONG, TACLOBAN, LEYTE REUTERS/ROMEO RANOCO IMPACT Significant national impact: 6,268 confirmed deaths, 28,689 injured, and 1,061 missing, with 3.4 million families (over 16 million persons) affected in 44 provinces, 57 cities, and 591 municipalities . Reference: National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council (NDRRMC) PARM Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine Membership: 340 PMR Centers: 412 Chapters North Luzon (46) National Capital Region (178) Visayas (22) Mindanao (20) The Role of the Philippine Physiatrist in a Large-Scale Natural Disaster • Provide descriptive epidemiology of Typhoon Haiyan • Compare rehabilitation injury data from two affected populations • Summarize aid missions conducted by PARM members in the primarily-affected Visayas region • Describe the strategic development of PARM’s disaster rehabilitation
    [Show full text]
  • Bat Count 2003
    BAT COUNT 2003 Working to promote the long term, sustainable conservation of globally threatened flying foxes in the Philippines, by developing baseline population information, increasing public awareness, and training students and protected area managers in field monitoring techniques. 1 A Terminal Report Submitted by Tammy Mildenstein1, Apolinario B. Cariño2, and Samuel Stier1 1Fish and Wildlife Biology, University of Montana, USA 2Silliman University and Mt. Talinis – Twin Lakes Federation of People’s Organizations, Diputado Extension, Sibulan, Negros Oriental, Philippines Photo by: Juan Pablo Moreiras 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Large flying foxes in insular Southeast Asia are the most threatened of the Old World fruit bats due to deforestation, unregulated hunting, and little conservation commitment from local governments. Despite the fact they are globally endangered and play essential ecological roles in forest regeneration as seed dispersers and pollinators, there have been only a few studies on these bats that provide information useful to their conservation management. Our project aims to promote the conservation of large flying foxes in the Philippines by providing protected area managers with the training and the baseline information necessary to design and implement a long-term management plan for flying foxes. We focused our efforts on the globally endangered Philippine endemics, Acerodon jubatus and Acerodon leucotis, and the bats that commonly roost with them, Pteropus hypomelanus, P. vampyrus lanensis, and P. pumilus which are thought to be declining in the Philippines. Local participation is an integral part of our project. We conducted the first national training workshop on flying fox population counts and conservation at the Subic Bay area.
    [Show full text]
  • Fiestas and Festivals
    PHILIPPINE FIESTAS AND FESTIVALS january 9 – Traslación, feast of the black nazarene Quiapo, manila january, 3rd Sunday – ati-atihan festival Kalibo, aklan january 15 – coconut festival San pablo city january, third Sunday – sinulog festival cebu january, fourth week – dinagyang festival Iloilo February 10-15 – paraw regatta iloilo February – Philippine hot air balloon fiesta Clark, pampanga February 16 – Bamboo organ festival Las piñas city February 16-23 – philippine international pyromusical competition february – first and second week – pamulinawen Laoag city February, third week – panagbenga flower festival Baguio city february, third week – suman festival baler, aurora march, first and second week – arya! Abra Bangued, abra march, first or second week – bangkero festival Pagsanjan, laguna march, first week – kaamulan festival Malaybalay city, bukidnon march, third week – pasayaw Canlao city, negros oriental April, 2nd-3rd week – guimaras manggahan festival Guimaras, iloilo april, holy week – moriones festival Marinduque April, holy week – pabasa ng pasyon All over the philippines april 20-23 – capiztahan seafood festival Roxas city, capiz april, last weekend – aliwan fiesta Pasay city, metro manila apriL and May – turumba festival Pakil, laguna May – flores de mayo All over the philippines may 3 & 4 – carabao carroza iloilo may 15 – pahiyas festival Lucban, quezon june 24 – wattah wattah / basaan festival San juan, metro manila June 24 – lechon festival Balayan, batangas June 29 – pintados / kasadyaan festival Tacloban, leyte july 1, sandugo festival Tagbilaran city, bohol Sandugo Festival which is also Tagbilaran City’s Charter Day, marks the start of a month-long festival to commemorate the blood compact or sandugo between Datu Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi during the 16th century.
    [Show full text]
  • Company-Profile-Of-J
    COMPANY BACKGROUND Incorporated in 2008, Jinisys Software Inc. was established due to the market demands through Above Infranet Solutions Inc. its subsidiary that is known in communication solutions. Aims to be globally-recognized software solutions provider in the industry, thus, Jinisys is now recognized as reliable partner in customizing, designing and providing a one- stop solution that gives strategic value to your business. Company Vision A globally-recognized software solutions provider. Company Mission Deliver world-class business solutions and software outsourcing services. Provide leading-edge solutions for the hospitality industry. Employ bleeding-edge technologies in creating products and services that gives strategic value to the business. Corporate Values Our Corporate Culture provides growth and development opportunities for all employees, committed to fulfilling the organization’s vision and leading how we respond and take actions. TRUSTWORTHINESS We can be relied upon to do what we say by acting with honesty, sense of duty, moral principles and highest standard of ethics. CUSTOMER SUCCESS We believe that developing a long-term business relationship with our customers is essential to our mutual success. EXCELLENCE Stimulate product innovations in order to provide the industry with leading- edge solution. QUALITY We ensure quality in all products and services that we deliver SERVICES Above Infranet Solutions & Jinisys Software provides diverse and scalable ICT and telecommunications technology solutions that suit any size of business communications network need. It includes design, installation and maintenance of standalone or distributed PBX/IP PBX systems that integrates standards based TDM and IP; PSTN, GSM and IP trunks; digital and analog phones; IP telephones and Soft phones; DECT (digitally enhanced cordless telecommunications); Voice Over WLAN, auto attendant and voice mail; call accounting and hotel system interfaces; hotel management Software solutions, paging system; building security system and etc.
    [Show full text]
  • Preparation of a Tourism Action Plan 05
    Project No. 01.2467.7-001.00 Small and Medium Enterprise Development for Sustainable Employment Program (SMEDSEP) COOPERATION Republic of the Philippines Federal Republic of Germany Preparation of a Tourism Action Plan for Negros Occidental: Mission Report May 2005 Prepared/ Written by: Gottfried Korbinian Hilz-Ward International Tourism Expert [email protected] Published by: The Small and Medium Enterprise Development for Sustainable Employment Program (SMEDSEP) A DTI-TESDA-GTZ Program 10th Floor, German Development Center, PDCP Bank Centre Building, V.A. Rufino cor. L.P. Leviste Streets, Salcedo Village, Makati City www.smedsep.ph | [email protected] Ms. Martina Vahlhaus, Program Manager Printed on: June 2005 - Makati City, Philippines Preparation of a Tourism Action Plan for Negros Occidental: Mission Report May 2005 Small and Medium Enterprise Development for Sustainable Employment Program (SMEDSEP) Preparation of a Tourism Action Plan for Negros Occidental Mission Report May 2005 Gottfried Hilz-Ward i TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. FRAMEWORK AND CONDUCT OF MISSION 1 2. ASSESSMENT OF THE TOURISM SECTOR IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – KEY ISSUES 2 3. MAJOR FINDINGS 6 4. RECOMMENDATIONS FORFURTHER ACTIONS 8 4.1 Establishment of a Negros Occidental Tourism Marketing Agency 8 4.2 Operational Phase of the Negros Occidental Tourism Marketing Agency. Recommended tasks for 1st and 2nd year of operation 10 4.3 SMEDSEP Support Function 14 ANNEXES ANNEX 1: TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR MISSION 15 ANNEX 2: MISSION PROGRAMME 17 ANNEX 3: LIST OF CONTACTS 19 ANNEX 4: SMEDSEP WORKSHOP TOURISM NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 22 i 1. FRAMEWORK AND CONDUCT OF MISSION The objective of the mission was to assist the Negros Tourism Core Group represented by the Alliance of Travel Trade Associates in Negros (ATTAIN) to come up with a Tourism Action Plan for Negros Occidental to enhance the position of the Province as a tourism destination”.
    [Show full text]
  • Dole Ro6, Iloilo City Locals/Chapters
    DOLE RO6, ILOILO CITY LOCALS/CHAPTERS as of December 31, 2013 # Federation Name of Locals/Chapters Establishment Address President Date Filed Products/Services Members NACUSIP ALLIED WORKERS' ASSN OF THE PHILS. - MA-AO SUGAR CENTRAL INC. STA. CECILIA, BAGO CITY, NEGROS ERNESTO PEROY 3-Sep-98 MANUFACTURING MISSING 1 NACUSIP OCCIDENTAL (NLM- HAD. VILLA LINA, INC. DEMOCRATIC UNION HAD. VILLA LINA, INC. BRGY.PALAMPAS, SAN CARLOS 22-Apr-08 AGRICULTURE 60 2 KATIPUNAN- OF WORKERS (NLM-KATIPUNAN-WFTU) CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL WFTU) ALU FIRST FARMERS EMP & LABORERS COOP U - FIRST FARMERS MILLING CO. INC TALISAY CITY, NEGROS AMILO TABANQUERAO 9-Dec-99 MANUFACTURING 591 3 ALU-NACUSIP OCCIDENTAL ALU M. LHUILLIER NEGROS OCCIDENTAL E U - M. LHUILLIER NEG. OCC. PAWNSHOP MISSING JOHANNE A. PADILLA 26-Feb-99 AGRICULTURE MISSING 4 ALU APSOTEU PNOC EDC NORTHERN NEGROS PNOC EDC NORTHERN NEGROS BRGY. MAILUM, BAGO CITY, ROY M. GERONA 24-Jul-07 GEOTHERMAL 100 GEOTHERMAL PRODUCTION FIELD GEOTHERMAL PRODUCTION FIELD NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 5 ASSOCIATION OF TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES UNION- APSOTEU-TUCP CAILO AMBULANT SUGAR WORKERS' UNION-CAILO AMBULANT SUGAR PLANTATION HDA.FLORIDA, BAGO CITY, NEGROS PABLITO O. 10-Dec-04 AGRICULTURE 28 6 CHAPTER OCCIDENTAL BRIGADIEL,SR. CAILO ASSOCIATION OF VAMCO EMPLOYEES-CAILO VAMCO MISSING MISSING 21-Dec-95 MISSING MISSING 7 CAILO BUGNA DOCKHAND WORKERS UNION-CAILO BUGNA DOCKHAND MISSING MISSING 21-Dec-95 STEVEDORING MISSING 8 CAILO CAILO HDA. LOURDES WORKERS' UNION HDA. LOURDES BINALBAGAN, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL LUCRESIA VIVAS 17-Apr-02 AGRICULTURE 31 9 CHAPTER CAILO CAILO HDA. SOCORRO CHAPTER HDA. SOCORRO HDA. SOCORRO BRGY. MATAB-ANG ELIAS BALDERAS 25-May-00 AGRICULTURE 45 10 CAILO CAILO HDA.
    [Show full text]
  • Behind the Scenes
    ©Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd 467 Behind the Scenes SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK We love to hear from travellers – your comments keep us on our toes and help make our books better. Our well-travelled team reads every word on what you loved or loathed about this book. Although we cannot reply individually to your submissions, we always guarantee that your feed- back goes straight to the appropriate authors, in time for the next edition. Each person who sends us information is thanked in the next edition – the most useful submissions are rewarded with a selection of digital PDF chapters. Visit lonelyplanet.com/contact to submit your updates and suggestions or to ask for help. Our award-winning website also features inspirational travel stories, news and discussions. Note: We may edit, reproduce and incorporate your comments in Lonely Planet products such as guidebooks, websites and digital products, so let us know if you don’t want your comments reproduced or your name acknowledged. For a copy of our privacy policy visit lonelyplanet.com/ privacy. their advice and thoughts; Andy Pownall; Gerry OUR READERS Deegan; all you sea urchins – you know who Many thanks to the travellers who used you are, and Jim Boy, Zaza and Eddie; Alexan- the last edition and wrote to us with der Lumang and Ronald Blantucas for the lift helpful hints, useful advice and interesting with accompanying sports talk; Maurice Noel anecdotes: ‘Wing’ Bollozos for his insight on Camiguin; Alan Bowers, Angela Chin, Anton Rijsdijk, Romy Besa for food talk; Mark Katz for health Barry Thompson, Bert Theunissen, Brian advice; and Carly Neidorf and Booners for their Bate, Bruno Michelini, Chris Urbanski, love and support.
    [Show full text]
  • The Philippines Illustrated
    The Philippines Illustrated A Visitors Guide & Fact Book By Graham Winter of www.philippineholiday.com Fig.1 & Fig 2. Apulit Island Beach, Palawan All photographs were taken by & are the property of the Author Images of Flower Island, Kubo Sa Dagat, Pandan Island & Fantasy Place supplied courtesy of the owners. CHAPTERS 1) History of The Philippines 2) Fast Facts: Politics & Political Parties Economy Trade & Business General Facts Tourist Information Social Statistics Population & People 3) Guide to the Regions 4) Cities Guide 5) Destinations Guide 6) Guide to The Best Tours 7) Hotels, accommodation & where to stay 8) Philippines Scuba Diving & Snorkelling. PADI Diving Courses 9) Art & Artists, Cultural Life & Museums 10) What to See, What to Do, Festival Calendar Shopping 11) Bars & Restaurants Guide. Filipino Cuisine Guide 12) Getting there & getting around 13) Guide to Girls 14) Scams, Cons & Rip-Offs 15) How to avoid petty crime 16) How to stay healthy. How to stay sane 17) Do’s & Don’ts 18) How to Get a Free Holiday 19) Essential items to bring with you. Advice to British Passport Holders 20) Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Disasters & The Dona Paz Incident 21) Residency, Retirement, Working & Doing Business, Property 22) Terrorism & Crime 23) Links 24) English-Tagalog, Language Guide. Native Languages & #s of speakers 25) Final Thoughts Appendices Listings: a) Govt.Departments. Who runs the country? b) 1630 hotels in the Philippines c) Universities d) Radio Stations e) Bus Companies f) Information on the Philippines Travel Tax g) Ferries information and schedules. Chapter 1) History of The Philippines The inhabitants are thought to have migrated to the Philippines from Borneo, Sumatra & Malaya 30,000 years ago.
    [Show full text]
  • Chapter 4 Safety in the Philippines
    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Philippine Regions ...................................................................................................................................... Chapter 2 Philippine Visa............................................................................................................................................. Chapter 3 Philippine Culture........................................................................................................................................ Chapter 4 Safety in the Philippines.............................................................................................................................. Chapter 5 Health & Wellness in the Philippines........................................................................................................... Chapter 6 Philippines Transportation........................................................................................................................... Chapter 7 Philippines Dating – Marriage..................................................................................................................... Chapter 8 Making a Living (Working & Investing) .................................................................................................... Chapter 9 Philippine Real Estate.................................................................................................................................. Chapter 10 Retiring in the Philippines...........................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]