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Beachfront Development-
Hotel Beach Convention
And Exhibition Center in Oriental Mindoro
A Thesis Presented to the
School of Architecture, Industrial Design & the Built Environment
Mapua Institute of Technology
Presented by
Lee, Charlene B.
2011121727
Architect Junar Pakingan Tablan, uap, MSAE
Adviser
APPROVAL SHEET
ABSTRACT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES AND ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
CHAPTER 1.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 1.1.1 INTRODUCTION
It is typical nowadays in a city to have an own large indoor space for public
gathering. This may be in a form of a stadium, arena, auditorium, or a convention
center. These said gathering spaces are commonly built and designed to highlight
the city’s people, culture, and more so their progress. These spaces are commonly
used to host sports competition, local concerts, festivals, exhibitions, or as venues
for special gathering. Typically, these structures are situated near lodging facilities
for the efficient and practical purpose of housing the large number of guests and
participants.
Commonly today, hotels take the advantage of having an affixed convention
center therefore having the opportunity of hosting and accommodating a large
number of people who will use both the convention center for seminars or other
events and as well as the hotel facilities. A convention center is designed to hold
conventions, where individuals and groups gather to promote and share common
interests. Convention centers typically offer sufficient and spacious floor area to
accommodate the needs of the several thousand attendees. A convention center is
also a way to attract tourists. It is a general idea that a convention center must not
only be space-efficient, moreover, it has to aesthetically and visually communicate
to people. Materials, culture, and history must be well presented and considered.
Oriental Mindoro is the proposed site location of the structure. The province
hasn’t yet to have its own convention center as the province is already developing
and a potential tourist destination. The location of Oriental Mindoro is also ideal
because of its adjacency to both the Visayan region as well as the central capital of
the Philippines, Manila. Especially, the regional capital of MIMAROPA is in Oriental
Mindoro.
CHAPTER 1.1.2 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Mindoro is within a few hours of manila, it remains undeveloped even by
Philippine provincial standards. But it is still visited by many tourist because of its
natural beauty. The island, seventh largest in the archipelago, and Mindoro Oriental
is more developed and visited part of the island. Particularly in Calapan City, where
it is the regional center of MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan).
Most travellers head this way only for the beaches, scuba diving and nightlife
around the picturesque town of Puerto Galera on Mindoro Oriental’s northern coast,
a short ferry trip from Batangas, but there is much more to Mindoro than this. Few
people, Filipinos included, realize that the island is home to several areas of
outstanding natural beauty, all protected to some degree by local or international
decree. This includes the incredible marine environments of Puerta Galera, the
world-class Apo Reef on the west coast and different types of indigenous mangyan
community surrounding the Mindoro.
Oriental Mindoro has also have rich cultures and traditions and always having
events holding event. Celebrating fiestas and different kinds of occasion have been
their routine. Unfortunately, this always held in gymnasiums in different schools
which isn’t designed for such events. Also, Oriental Mindoro can’t held large events
and conventions because of no such facility exist.
CHAPTER 1.1.3 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The primary purpose of this thesis proposal is to design a facility of hotel
convention and exhibition center in Mindoro that capture the unique sense of space
and create a building that is sustainable in the beach front. Specifically, the
research will aim to answer the following questions:
1. What lacks in the space and design of convention and exhibition center in the
Philippines that must be improved especially in sustainability aspect?
2. What are the advantages of an integrated hotel with a convention and
exhibition center?
3. What are the possible effects that must consider in the circulation of the
users?
4. What are the structural, lighting, acoustical considerations in designing beach
front hotel convention and exhibition center?
5. How will the culture and traditions of the province of Mindoro apply in the
hotel convention and exhibition center through architectural approach?
6. What are the innovations through sustainability that must apply?
CHAPTER 1.1.4 PROJECT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
The goal of this project is to design and create a facility for the tourists and
for the local citizens to have a beach front hotel convention and exhibition center
that will profit Mindoro’s tourism.
To have a facility that has an exquisite convention center for the
tourists and people of Mindoro.
To find a possible location for the proposed beach front development
that can profit and sustainable for the structure.
To have a facility which will pioneer the elevation of standards for a
convention center in the Philippine.
To have a facility that will showcase the culture and traditions of the
people of Mindoro.
To show the new technology in the design of the structure that will
help in the sustainability of the facilities.
For the site, the strategy is find a location on a beach front that is/ can be a
tourist spot and also can have a benefit in the sustainability of such structure. Also,
near a transportation hub for an easy transportation to the location. And, that is
always a busy location to attract more people. For the building, the strategy is to
reflect the cultures and traditions of Mindoro. The innovative design and material
must depend on the building’s site. Also, to study the common local convention and
exhibition center and what are their lacks and advance on its facility. The structure
must have a site environment consideration.
CHAPTER 1.1.5 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Identify the Problems of the Structure
Showcase the cultures and traditions of
Mindoro in the Proposal especially the facede
Design of space and circulation of the
integration of the hotel and convention center
Application of sustainable design by
using new technology to the design
Effects of the proposal to the beach front
development
Identify the Problems of the Site
Accessible to the tourists and local
citizens of Oriental Mindoro
A site that has a impact that will benifit the
facility by implying the innovative technology
Integrate the cultural aspect and sustainable
aspect to the design
Effects of the proposal to the beach front
development
CHAPTER 1.1.6 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
Cross-Cultural Theory of Architecture- a theory that can be objectively
applied to understanding the interactions between the architectural values of
different structure and cultures. Integrating the cultural context through
architecture without biasing one from another
Sustainability Theory- a theory that seeks to minimize the negative
environmental impact of buildings by efficiency and moderation in the use of
materials, energy, and development space.
CHAPTER 1.1.7 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The study will be deemed significant and will benefit the following:
To the Department of Tourism, this proposal helps on the architectural
consideration of the convention and exhibition center for the increase rate of
tourism and economic of the Philippines.
To the local government of Mindoro, this proposal encourage to have a
convention and exhibition center for it will be an advantage for the development of
the Mindoro
To the tourists and local citizens of Oriental Mindoro, this proposed study will
be a benefit for introducing the cultures and traditions of Oriental Mindoro. And
also, to share experience of differences places through the content of a conference
To the future researcher, this proposal will benefit as a reference and guide
of hotel convention and exhibition center to the future researcher.
CHAPTER 1.1.8 SCOPE AND LIMITATION
The scope of the study is to provide facility of the hotel convention and
exhibition center for the Oriental Mindoro that will impact to the tourism aspect and
will facilitate major events can held of Mindoro, MIMAROPA and as well as events
other local and international tourists. Also, by designing and planning the facilities
that accommodate the future development and can broaden their marketability
substantively. This will also scope on applying a sustainable application through its
design and materials that can be found in site. The study is limited only in the
consideration of the laws and codes for the hotel convention center and beach front
in Mindoro. This also limits only on the data gathered and collected in Oriental
Mindoro for the proposal. This proposal is limited in the architectural design aspect
only.
CHAPTER 1.1.9 ASSUMPTIONS
This study assumes that the beach front hotel convention and exhibition
center will benefit the Mindoro and also necessary to build it. This will also promote
and increase the tourism of Mindoro and can facilitate large events for Oriental
Mindoro and MIMAROPA through designing a sustainable innovative facility and also
reflects the culture of Oriental Mindoro.
CHAPTER 1.1.10 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Tourism- is travel for recreation, leisure, religious, family or business
purposes, usually for a limited duration
Sustainable- able to be used without being completely used up or destroyed
Mangyan- is the generic name for the eight indigenous groups found on the
island of Mindoro, each with its own tribal name, language, and customs.
Indigenous- originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native
Convention Center- is a large building that is designed to hold a convention,
where individuals and groups gather to promote and share common interests.
Beach Front/ Waterfront Development- a strip of land facing or running along
a beach
Exhibition center- Very large venues, suitable for major trade shows
CHAPTER 1.1.11 ACRONYMS
MIMAROPA- Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan; is an administrative
region in the Philippines designated as Region IV-B.
DOT- Department of Tourism
CHAPTER 1.2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
CHAPTER 1.2.1 RELATED LITERATURE
CHAPTER 1.2.1.1 the Researches on Sustainable Development of Urban
Waterfront
According to Wang Ying, the urban waterfront is one of the most sensitive
zones in city ecology and city life. With the awareness of the importance of
environment protection and sustainable development, the distinct status of urban
waterfront, which is becoming the focus in the exploration and development of
internal and external cities, is focused by more and more attention. The
development of the urban waterfront is an approach to improve the level of
townscape, city image and city economy. It is about trying to create a holistic,
coherent and flexible urban waterfront development zone in the view of sustainable
development from two aspects of planning and management of urban waterfront.
Therefore, urban waterfront planning and design should program within the
whole water system areas, including resuming bank ecosystem, waterfront
landspace naturalism designing, exploiting and protecting local characters, and etc.
The core consists in harmonizing the relation of ecology, human and water and
achieving human and nature coexisting, flourishing and sustainable development to
make the waterfront areas environmentally special and comfortable in the city.
Build city features and increase city landscape impressions, and thereby guarantee
the sustainable development of society, economy and environment in urban
waterfront.
CHAPTER 1.2.1.2 Republic Act No. 9593
Chapter 1 Section 2. (e) Develop the country as a prime tourist hub in Asia, as well
as a center of world congresses and conventions, by promoting sustainable tourism
anchored principal on the country’s history, culture and natural endowments, and
ensuring the protection, preservation and promotion of these resources
(l) Promote and ensure the convention-handling capability of the country as a
World-class convention center;
(p) “Tourism enterprises” refers to facilities, services and attractions involved in
tourism, such as, but not limited to: travel and tour services; tourist transport
services, whether for land, sea or air transportation; tour guides; adventure sports
services involving such sports as mountaineering, spelunking, scuba diving, and
other sports activities of significant tourism potential; convention organizers;
accommodation establishments, including, but not limited to, hotels, resorts,
apartelles, tourist inns, motels, pension houses, and home stay operators; tourism
estate management services, restaurants, shops and department stores, sports and
recreational centers, spas, museums and galleries, theme parks, convention centers
and zoos;
CHAPTER III Section 50
(e) Engage in the business of tourism and perform acts in consonance therewith,
such as, but not limited to, attending conventions and other events abroad in
representation of the country, encouraging sales promotions and advertising, and
implementing programs and projects with the objective of promoting the country
and enticing tourists to visit its tourism destinations and to enjoy its tourism
products;
Rule III – The Tourism Promotions Board Chapter I Section 36 – Mandate
The PTPB shall be responsible for marketing and promoting the Philippines
domestically and internationally as a major global tourism destination, highlighting
the uniqueness and assisting the development of its tourism products and services,
with the end in view of increasing tourist arrivals and tourism investments;
marketing the Philippines as a major Meetings, Incentives,
Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) destination; attracting, promoting, facilitating
and servicing large scale events, international fairs and conventions, congresses,
sports competitions, expositions and the like; ensuring the regular local and
international advertisement of the country’s major tourism destinations and other
tourism products, including TEZs; and providing incentives to travel agencies, tour
operators, wholesalers and investors abroad capable of drawing a sizeable number
of tourists and tourism investments to the country.
CHAPTER 1.2.1.3 ONE OF THE TOURIST SPOTS IN ORIENTAL MINDORO
The following are the tourist spots in Oriental Mindoro. This is show how rich
the place in beaches, rivers and cultures. It is to show the potentials of the proposal.
The foremost asset of Oriental Mindoro, Puerto Galera is blessed with one of
the world’s most beautiful natural harbors. Known as the Pearl of Mindoro, it is
world-famous for splendid beaches, coral reefs, and exquisite dive sites for new and
experienced divers alike. There are shallow coral gardens, interesting rock
formations, and colorful species to watch, like crabs, shrimps, sea anemones,
moray, and trumpet fishes.
Mangyan Tribes Oriental Mindoro
The province’s existing ethnic tribal groups, the Mangyans, are gentle and
withdrawn people but many of them have managed to integrate into the cultural
mainstream, largely in the municipalities of Mansalay, Baco, Puerto Galera, Roxas,
and Bongabong. The Mangyan tribe consists of various smaller tribes like the Iraya,
Alangan, and Tadwanan. They are skilled weavers and craftsmen, producing
intricate tribal finery, including baskets, mats, and other items, both functional and
aesthetic.
Mt. Halcon Oriental Mindoro
Towering 8,488 feet above sea level, Mt. Halcon is the country's third highest
peak. It is a favourite destination for nature tripping and mountain climbing. Mt.
Halcon is located in Baco. It is accessible in two hours, by taking a jeepney to Baco,
the jump-off point.
Tamaraw Falls Oriental Mindoro
The 423-foot waterfalls, situated alongside the road, is actually a series of
asymmetrical falls, leading to the grand one, dropping to a frothy waterbed below.
The cascading waterfalls is a great attraction to passers-by. Tamaraw Falls is
located in Barangay Villaflor, Puerto Galera. It can be reached in two hours by
taking a jeepney bound for Barangay Villaflor from Puerto Galera, or Calapan.
Beaches Oriental Mindoro
In nature-blessed Oriental Mindoro, you can choose your own beach among
the many that abound, from fawn beige to powdery white. To name a notable few,
there are the beaches of Sabang, Suqui, Banilad, Bongol, La Laguna, Small La
Laguna, Talipanan, Melco, Punta Guarda, and White Sand, drawing local and foreign
water enthusiasts alike with majestic sites ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and
scuba diving.
Sabang Beach Oriental Mindoro
The beach is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. A cluster of
nightspots abound in the area, which make it popular for evening socials. Cottages
with entertainment facilities stand close to each other. Low-budget
accommodations are available. Sabang Beach is located east of Puerto Galera. It
can be reached in 15 minutes from the Puerto Galera pier by taking a jeepney or an
outrigger banca.
Banana Festival Oriental Mindoro
Held every March 18 to 19 in Baco, Mindoro Oriental, the festival is a
celebration of the abundance of bananas. It features a banana cookfest and a
"saba"-(type of banana)-inspired street dancing competition and beauty pageant.
Festivities coincide with the town fiesta held in honor of the patron, St. Joseph.
Oriental Mindoro Trekking Oriental Mindoro
The large, wild island of Mindoro, easily accessible from Manila, offers some
magnificent trekking experiences. Try ascending Mt. Halcon (2586m), a challenging
four-day trek through old-growth rain-forest. Or brave the rugged journey south to
the Mt. Iglit-Baco National Park, one of the last homes of the tamaraw, the
endangered wild buffalo of the Philppines. Park rangers monitor the tamaraw
population carefully, and with their help, trekkers have a good chance of seeing
these elusive animals.
CHAPTER 1.2.1.4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The following is the calendar of events in Oriental Mindoro. This is to present
what will be to expect of events when the convention have been proposed. It is to
show the potentials of the proposal.
January 1 CALAPAN CITY - . Niño de Calapan Festival
The city holds a Festival of Sto. Niño de Calapan Festival at the start of every
year. For religious tourism, it is a month long celebration to honor the city’s patron,
Sto. Nino through a series of different religious activities that reflects the people’s
religiosity.
January 1POLA - Foundation Day
January 4 NAUJAN - Foundation Day
January 19 BANSUD - “Basudani Festival” Town Fiesta in honor of the Divine
Saviour
A street dance similar to Sinulog which depicts “thanksgiving” for the
bountiful harvest. It is participated in by the different sectors of the community from
school children to senior citizens.
January 23 ROXAS – Town Fiesta in honor of the Sto. Niño
January 25 BACO – Foundation Day, ROXAS – “SIPAG Festival”
The municipality of Roxas serves as the center of trade and commerce in the
southern part of Oriental Mindoro because of its bountiful products – palay and fruits
like bananas, rambutan, lansones, mangoes, and aquatic harvests, and the different
vegetables that abound in its farms. Sipag Festivals is basically a product festival
featuring the various produce of the locality. S stands for saging (banana); I for isda
(fish); P is for prutas (fruits); PA for palay; and G for gulay (vegetables). The term
“sipag” embodies the industriousness and ingenuity of the people for which Roxas
is proud of.
February (every third Saturday) PROVINCIAL FESTIVAL - “PANDANG-GITAB Oriental
Mindoro”
PANDANG-GITAB was coined from Pandanggo (Fandango), and Dagitab,
which is synonymous to “light”, adapting basic steps of Pandanggo Sa Ilaw (Dance
of Lights) which was told to have originated in Lubang, Mindoro Island. The style of
Pandang-Gitab is the traditional “sway-and-balance,” This Festival of Lights had
become one of the much awaited celebrations in the province.
February 15 GLORIA – Town Fiesta in honor of the Scared Heart of Jesus,
BULALACAO – Foundation Day
February 16 SAN TEODORO – Foundation Day, “Adyawan Festival”
This festival is celebrated coinciding with the feast of Immaculate Conception.
The activity displays the many uses of coconut - from its leaves, trunks, down to its
root. Adyawan is one variety of this “tree of life“ that is common among the Iraya-
Mangyans of San Teodoro. This festival further highlights the culture and tradition of
this indigenous group, making them realize that they are part of the community
manifested in the town’s festive way of holding the celebration.
February 21 BALIK MINDORO PROGRAM
February 27 & 28 PUERTO GALERA WINDSURFING CHALLENGEr which Roxas is
proud of.
MARCH 19 BONGABONG – Town Fiesta in honor of St. Joseph, “Sulyog Festival”
Sulyog is a combination of the Mangyan term “suli” meaning banana and the
Tagalog word “niyog” for coconut. Said products are the main agricultural crops of
the municipality. Presented in a street dance, Sulyog is a culmination of
thanksgiving rites in honor of the town patron saint St. Joseph. The performers
portray the harvesting of bananas and coconut, extracting coconut from shell and
dried for copra, and the assorting of bananas for sale, and offering of these products
to Saint Joseph.
BACO – Town Fiesta in honor of St. Joseph, “Banana Festival”
Food festival featuring sumptuous meal and delicacies all made from banana,
and are being displayed on artistically-designed booths of which materials used are
also purely from banana trees. A street dancing is a main event at the festivity
which is staged every 25th of January, in observance of the town’s founding day.
MARCH 21 CALAPAN CITY – “Kalap Festival”
As historians say, Calapan comes from the “Kalap” which is believed to be a
kind of tree. Others say kalap means the “process of gathering of woods.” the basis
of the festival celebration since the festival will gather series of historical facts
about Calapan anchored on values of discipline, unity and God-loving citizenry.
POLA – Moriones Festival (every good Friday)
MANSALAY – Penitensiya Festival (every good Friday)
APRIL 25 PINAMALAYAN – Town Fiesta in honor of St. Augustine
PINAMALAYAN – “Bahaghari Festival”
The yearly Bahaghari Festival is a colorful commemoration of the importance of the
rainbow in the history of the town of Pinamalayan. The celebration includes a street
dancing competition, cultural presentations, religious & cultural activities, and
products & trade fair. Said activities showcase the values of the people,
appreciation of their cultural heritage, the strength to face up to life’s challenges
and unity and harmony as in the colors of the rainbow
May 12 PUERTO GALERA – De Galera Festival
An annual event showcasing Puerto Galera’s rich historical heritage, culture
and abundant natural resources. Considered as one of the best tourist destinations
in the country, Puerto Galera’s municipal government is offering three-day colorful
and meaningful tourism-oriented activities to further the industry’s promotion.
Adding to the three day events is the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
(May 13). It is only here in Puerto Galera that fluvial parade is done at sea.
May 15 BACO – Pasayabom
May 24 Naujan – Bibingka Festival
June 24 POLA – Town Fiesta in honor of St. John the Baptist, Bangkathon, “Sab’uyan
Festival”
Sab’uyan Festival takes place every June 24 in honor of the Patron Saint John
the Baptist.
The Sab’uyan begins. People in the boat throw seawater to one another
chanting “Viva San Juan Bautista.” After the procession at sea, the image is carried
around town. Dancers from various groups follow the image. The Sab’uyan
continues. The splashing of water is received with good humor for the people
believe that being doused brings good health, luck and happiness. The procession
ends in the church plaza.
JUNE 29 BULALACAO – Town Fiesta in honor of Sts. Peter and Paul, “Biniray Festival”
Brought in by the early settlers who came from the Island of Panay, this
festival is done in honor of the town’s patron saints Peter & Paul, and is a way of
thanksgiving for the blessings from the sea. The celebration starts in the early hours
of the morning, with a flotilla of intricately-decorated boats that will encircle
Bulalacao Bay and, landing onshore after, will be met by the townsfolk. Marching
will continue on the streets with the icons of the two saints greeted in religious
manners by the devotees. A procession is done later at twilight and, ending at the
church-ground, the traditional “putong” (crowning) of the patrons complete the final
rituals, amidst songs and dances by children and adults alike. A street dancing is
also staged during the day, participated in mostly by students in indigenous
costumes.
JUNE 30 NAUJAN – Bangkathon
JULY 4 BANSUD – Foundation Day
JULY 24 MANSALAY – “Mangyan Festival”
Mansalay, the second largest municipality in Oriental Mindoro has a total of
13,000 to 15,000 highly cultured and civilized Mangyans. The Mangyan, excellent
basket makers and expert weavers (Ramit, Balulang, Beadworks, Mats and Bags).
Bonbon Mangyan women weave using indigenous looms made of banana or
bamboo trunks. Design speak of their ethnic origin. They also make ethnic musical
instruments out of wood and hair and weapons to cut wood. They speak their own
dialect and follow an ancient system of writing together with folklore and songs
(Ambahan), is passed on to the younger generation, through Mangyan schools.
JULY 25 SOCORRO – “Pakapya Agtike Festival”
Rejoice with Socorreños as they celebrate the town fiesta by staging the
Pakapya Agtike Festival, a ceremonial tradition practiced by Tadyawan Mangyans as
a thanksgiving rite to praise the Almighty God for bountiful harvests. It highlights
farming which is the leading industry in the locality and the folks devotion to Holy
Family.
JULY 27 SOCORRO – Town Fiesta in honor of the Holy Family, Foundation Day
SEPTEMBER 10 NAUJAN – Town Fiesta in honor of San Nicolas de Tolentino,
“DaBaLisTiHit Festival”
DaBaLisTiHit Festival features different fresh water species found in Naujan
Lake thru props and costumes in a street dance. DaBaLisTiHit is an acronym
meaning DA for dalag; BA for banak ; LIS for banglis ; TI for tilapia; and HIT for hito.
For the constituents of Naujan, DaBaLISTiHit will also personify their struggle of
recognizing of the importance of Naujan Lake. This will also dramatize the dignity of
the fisherfolks and their role in the economic development of the municipality.
SEPTEMBER 18 VICTORIA – Foundation Day, “Kapakyanan Festival”
Although the main agricultural crop is rice, a great portion of the town’s land
is planted with citrus and tropical fruits like rambutan, lanzones, and durian. These
fruits are shipped in large quantities to Metro Manila and neighboring provinces.
Victoria is presently known as the “fruit basket “of Oriental Mindoro. Kapakyanan
Festival is a fruit festival highlighting the abundance of fruit produce of the town.
Kapakyanan is a Mangyan term which means “kasaganaan” or abundance.
OCTOBER 1 GLORIA – Foundation Day, “Kawayanan Festival”
Aside from its large produce of rice and coconut, Gloria has an exclusive
reputation of possessing vast tracts of land growing different varieties of bamboo.
The staging of the Kawayanan Festival focuses on the affluence of “kawayan”
(bamboo) in the area. It is being celebrated with street dancing performances
mostly by students from the different levels. Costumes are also made of bamboo
materials. A trade fair is also a special attraction, with its varied display of products
like furniture, souvenirs and novelties all made from bamboos.
OCTOBER 12 PUERTO GALERA – “Kaaldawan-Iraya Festival”
Kaaldawaan is Iraya-Mangyan term which means “Kaarawan” or birthday.
Iraya, on the other hand, refers to a particular Mangyan tribe inhabiting the
northern part of the island of Mindoro, wherein Puerto Galera is located. The
Kaaldawaan-Iraya Festival is a cultural presentation which features Iraya dances,
songs, folktales, indigenous games, ethnography & other traditions. A streetdance
competition among the primary and secondary schools in the town is also held.
OCTOBER 15 VICTORIA – Town Fiesta in honor of Nuestra Señora del Rosario
NOVEMBER 15 ROXAS – Foundation Day, ORIENTAL MINDORO FOUNDING
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
NOVEMBER 25 MANSALAY – Town Fiesta
DECEMBER 7 PUERTO GALERA – Foundation Day
BONGABONG – Foundation Day
DECEMBER 8 PUERTO GALERA – Town Fiesta in honor of the Immaculate Conception
SAN TEODORO – Town Fiesta in honor of the Immaculate Conception
CHAPTER 1.2.1.5
These are the list of tables represents the number of tourist arrivals to the
Philippines from 2010 to 2014. This shows that tourism increasing every year.
Table 1. Monthly Visitor Arrivals to the Philippines
Table 2. International Arrivals to the Philippines
Source: Department of Tourism
The table shows the data about the guest arrivals of every region in the
Philippines. In region IV-B that the total guest arrivals is 1,132,856 million this all
includes the Philippine, Non-Philippine and overseas Filipinos.
Table 3. Report on the Regional Distribution of Travelers from January- December
2012
Source:
Tourism Research and Statistics Division (TRSD), Office of Tourism Planning,
Research and Information Management (OTPRIM), Tourism Development Planning
(TDP), Tourism Development, DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
This also shows the distribution of
regional travelers in the Philippines but in
this data it presents the specific numbers
in Oriental Mindoro. The total travelers in
Oriental Mindoro is 197,218 which includes
foreign, overseas and domestic travelers.
Table 4. Report on the Regional
Distribution of Travelers from January-
December 2012
In
table 5, it
shows the
overall
average
daily
expenditure of visitors. The highest total item expenditure is the
accommodation with a percent of 33.2.
Table 5. Percent Distribution of the Overall Average Daily Expenditure of Visitors
2000-2010
According to the department of tourism, the illustration below shows the
reasons why do visitors go here in the Philippines. Highest percentage are the
Holidays and the MICE with a percentage of 40.63 each.
Illustration 1
Every year, there is increased rate of tourism in the Philippines. However, the
growth rate this year hasn’t had a change from last year. In Oriental Mindoro, it isn’t
one of the top tourist destinations but is has a lot of potentials if there would be
more accommodations and conventions for the tourists. In the region of MIMAROPA,
other provinces are developed like Puerto prinsesa and Palawan. There are one of
the top tourist destinations in the Philippines.
Accommodation is the top expenditures of the tourists though in Oriental
Mindoro is still lacking with this establishments. This is one of the factors that
controls the tourism in the island. If it is about the food, Oriental Mindoro is one of
the supplies when it comes to agriculture and aquaculture. However, the tourism in
Oriental Mindoro is continuous because of the famous white beach of Puerto Galera
and other tourist spots.
CHAPTER 1.2.1.6 MICE
SERVICES
To host a unique and memorable business event — be it a meeting,
conference, forum or a team building activity. The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB),
a government agency attached to the Department of Tourism (DOT), can assist you
in organizing your events. Its MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and
Exhibitions/Events) Unit provides FREE information, technical assistance and
guidance to business events and meeting planners and organizers. In addition, TPB
offers its expertise through the following range of complimentary services:
Why the Philippines?
Vibrant business destination
The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia today. It is
now becoming a well-established center of commerce with global appeal.We have
one of the most deregulated, trade-oriented economies in Asia. Our status as a
business-friendly destination is enhanced by a high-quality and creative labor force,
one of the best in the region. English has been solidly entrenched in us as the
language of business and government since the 1930s.
Broad portfolio of industries
Our wealth of unique industries and specialist knowledge attracts a broad
spectrum of global associations and attendees. These include aquaculture,
agriculture, film animation, health and well-being, rice research and fashion, as well
as emerging knowledge-based industries such as software development,
engineering design and communications. The Philippines is a leading destination for
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and information technology services.
Smorgasboard of facilities
We have a well-established meetings infrastructure that provides in
numerable options for hosting groups of all sizes, whether it’s 15 top sales
executives for an incentive event in a boutique resort or 15,000 attendees for an
annual convention in a coliseum. Manila alone has eight major venues including the
world-class Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Asia’s first convention
center.
Choice of accommodations
We have an attractive range of accommodation facilities to offer, whether
guests seek royal treatment or affordable comfort. From good-value international
chains to elegant hotels, exclusive boutique properties and luxury resorts, the
Philippines has it all.
Exciting pre- and post- event activities
We have countless options for pre- and post-meeting activities. Natural and
cultural attractions include nine World Heritage-listed sites. Our coastline, which is
twice that of the United States, boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the
world.There are championship golf courses, luxury spas, sprawling shopping
malls,adventure destinations and nightlife which is one of the liveliest in Asia.
Legendary Filipino hospitality
One of the most alluring things about the Philippines is the personal
warmth,openness and cheerfulness of its people. We are renowned as great hosts
and we possess a high service ethic. We excel in the hospitality and tourism
industries, both at home and overseas.
The value-for-money alternative
The Philippines has so much to offer in terms of value for money. Our
products and services are relatively cheaper compared to other countries.
Why is the Philippines ideal for MICE?
• Modern convention / exhibitions facilities and a wide rangeof hotels with
high service standards Hospitable, English-speaking personnel in all
service industries
• Unique local culture blending the East and the West, with colorful
festivals, architecture and culinary traditions
• Superb entertainment and nightlife
• Great shopping industry
• Wide range of sight-seeing possibilities for groups
CHAPTER 1.2.1.7 RULES AND REGULATIONS TO GOVERN THE
ACCREDITATION OF
HOTELS, TOURISTS INNS, MOTELS, APARTELS, RESORTS, PENSION
HOUSES AND OTHER ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS
Section 1. Definition. For purposes of these Rules, the following shall mean:
a. Hotel – a building, edifice or premises or a completely independent part
thereof, which is used for the regular reception, accommodation or lodging of
travelers and tourist and the provision of services incidental thereto for a fee.
Section 2. Classification of Hotels. For purposes of accreditation, hotels are hereby
classified into the following categories, namely:
a. De Luxe Class
b. First Class
c. Standard Class
d. Economy Class
Section 3. Requirement for a De Luxe Class Hotel. The following are the minimum
requirements for the establishment, operation and maintenance of a De
Luxe Class Hotel:
a. Location
1. The locality and environs including approaches shall be suitable for a
luxury hotel of international standard;
2. The facade, architectural features and general construction of the building
shall have the distinctive qualities of a luxury hotel.
b. Bedroom Facilities and Furnishings
• Size. All single and double rooms shall have a floor area of not less than
twenty-five (25) square meters, inclusive of bathrooms.
• Suite. There shall be one (1) suite per thirty (30) guest rooms.
• Bathrooms
1. All rooms must have bathrooms which shall be equipped with fittings
of the highest quality befitting a luxury hotel with 24-hour service of
hot and cold running water;
2. Bathrooms shall be provided with bathtubs and showers; 3. Floors
and walls shall be covered with impervious material of elegant design
and high quality workmanship.
• Telephone. There shall be a telephone in each guest room and an extension
line in the bathroom of each suite.
• Radio/Television. There shall be a radio, a television and relayed or piped-in
music in each guest room.
• Cold Drinking Water. There shall be a cold drinking water and glasses in
each bedroom.
• Refrigerator/Mini-Bar. There shall be a small refrigerator and a well-stocked
bar in each guest room.
• Room Service. There shall be a 24-hour room service (including provisions
for snacks and light refreshments).
• Furnishings and Lighting
1. All guest rooms shall have adequate furniture of the highest
standard and elegant design; floors shall have superior quality wallto-
wall carpeting; walls shall be well-furnished with well-tailored draperies
of rich materials;
2. Lighting arrangements and fixtures in the rooms and bathrooms
shall be so designed as to ensure aesthetic as well as functional
excellence.
• Information Materials. Room tariffs shall be prominently displayed in each
bedroom plus prominent notices for services offered by the hotel, including
food and beverage outlets and hours of operation, fire exit guidelines and
house rules for guests.
c. Front Office/Reception. There shall be reception, information counter and guest
relations office providing a 24-hour service and attended by highly qualified, trained
and experienced staff.
• Lounge. There shall be a well-appointed lounge with seating facilities, the
size of which is commensurate with the size of the hotel.
• Porter Service. There shall be a 24-hour porter service.
• Foreign Exchange Counter. There shall be a duly licensed and authorized
foreign exchange counter.
• Mailing Facilities. Mailing facilities including sale of stamps and envelopes
shall be available in the premises.
• Long Distance/Overseas Calls Long distance and overseas telephone calls
shall be made available in the establishment.
• Reception Amenities. There shall be a left-luggage room and safety deposit
boxes in the establishment.
• Telex and Facsimile. There shall be telex-transceiver and facsimile facilities
in the establishment.
d. Housekeeping. Housekeeping shall be of the highest possible standard.
• Linen. There shall be plentiful supply of linens, blankets, towels, etc., which
shall be of the highest quality and shall be spotlessly clean. The linens,
blankets and towels shall be changed daily.
• Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service. Laundry and dry cleaning services shall be
available in the establishment.
• Carpeting. All public and private rooms shall have superior quality carpeting
which shall be well kept at all times.
e. Food and Beverage
• Dining Room. There shall be a coffee shop and at least one specialty dining
room which are well-equipped, well-furnished and well-maintained, serving
high quality cuisine and providing entertainment.
• Bar. Wherever permissible by law, there shall be an elegant and well
stocked bar with an atmosphere of comfort and luxury.
• Kitchen
1. The kitchen, pantry and cold storage shall be professionally
designed to ensure efficiency of operation and shall be well equipped,
well-maintained, clean and hygienic;
2. The kitchen shall have an adequate floor area with non-slip flooring
and tiled walls and adequate light and ventilation.
• Crockery
1. The crockery shall be of elegant design and of superior quality;
There shall be ample supply of it;
2. No piece of crockery in use shall be chipped, cracked or grazed. The
silverware shall be kept well-plated and polished at all times.
f. Recreational Facilities
• Swimming Pool. There shall be a well-designed and properly equipped
swimming pool.
• Tennis/Golf/Squash/Gym Facilities There shall be at least one recreational
facility or a tie-up with one within the vicinity of the hotel.
g. Entertainment. Live entertainment shall be provided.
h. Engineering and Maintenance
• Maintenance. Maintenance of all sections of the hotel (i.e., building
furniture, fixtures, etc.) shall be of superior standard.
• Air-conditioning. There shall be centralized air-conditioning for the entire
building
(Except in areas which are at a minimum of 3,000 feet above sea level).
• Ventilation. There shall be technologically advanced, efficient and adequate
ventilation in all areas of the hotel.
• Lighting. There shall be adequate lighting in all public and private rooms.
• Emergency Power. There shall be a high-powered generator capable of
providing sufficient lighting for all guest rooms, hallways, public areas/rooms,
and operating elevators, food refrigeration and water services.
• Fire Prevention Facilities. The fire prevention facilities shall conform with
the requirements of the Fire Code of the Philippines.
i. General Facilities
• Outdoor Area. The hotel shall have a common outdoor area for guests (e.g.,
a roof garden or spacious common terrace).
• Parking/Valet. There shall be an adequate parking space and valet service.
• Function and Conference Facilities. There shall be one or more of each of
the following: conference room, banquet hall (with a capacity of not less than
200 people seated) and private dining room.
• Shops. There shall be a barber shop, DOT-accredited travel agency/tour
counter, beauty parlor, and sundries shop.
• Security. Adequate security on a 24-hour basis shall be provided in all
entrances and exits of the hotel premises.
• Medical Service. A medical clinic to service guests and employees shall
have a registered nurse on a 24-hour basis and a doctor on-call. j. Service
and Staff
1. Professionally qualified, highly trained, experienced, efficient and
courteous staff shall be employed;
2. The staff shall be in smart and clean uniforms.
k. Special Facilities. Business center, limousine service and airport transfers shall be
provided.
CHAPTER 1.2.2 RELATED STUDIES
CHAPTER 1.2.2.1 Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center Butuan City,
Philippines
The Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center is situated at the heart of Butuan
City, which is the the regional center of the Caraga Region. This is accessible from
tourists spots in butuan city like, the Butuan Regional Museum, where one of the
famous "Balanghai Boat" is exhibited, Diocesan Ecclesiastical Museum, Historic
Magellanes Marker erected in 1872 to commemorate the celebration of the First
Mass in the Philippines, the Floating Village, Waterfalls and the famous Agusan
Marsh are just few moments away from the hotel.
The convention are used for:
trade fairs
school presentations
art shows
exhibits
parties around the pool
wedding parties
The halls can accommodate 50 to 1500 persons.
FACILITIES:
Conventions
Free Parking
24/7 Reception On Duty
Restaurant
Pool (Incl. Kids Pool)
Basketball Court
Kids Playground
Garden
Room Service
CHAPTER 1.2.2.2 Paradise Garden Resort Hotel & Convention Center –
Boracay
Paradise Garden Resort Hotel & Convention Center is situated in
Boracay Island and has an easy access to Boat Station 3, White Beach, and
Tulubhan Beach. Also nearby are Lagutan Beach and Boat Station 2 and a 10-
minute drive from Cagban Jetty Port and the White Beach Tourist Centre. It is multi-
use structure that has resort, hotel, convention and a garden. Boracay Paradise
Garden is set in an 11,000 square meter
landscaped garden with luxuriant
tropical plants and trees. The resort
hotel offers a choice of 100 air
conditioned, comfortable rooms with all
the modern amenities. Enjoy authentic
Chinese and continental cuisine at the Greenhouse Roof Garden, or head over to the
Pool Bar and Restaurant for light meals and snacks. Leisure activities in and near
the resort include three swimming pools, mountain climbing, biking, beach
volleyball, sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, and a whole lot more. It offers rooms
with views of tropical landscapes from private balconies. It features 2 outdoor pools,
a spa pool and restaurant.
All rooms give you that special touch to nature by resembling the first class
furniture and native style finishing. Big terraces and cozy garden furniture will make
your afternoon longing in tropical garden ambiance.
CHAPTER 1.2.2.3 La Mola Hotel and Conference Centre
La Mola Hotel and Conference Centre is located at Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain.
AREA Gross Floor Area: 17.400m2 YEAR Design: 2003-2004 • Construction: 2005-
2008
Designer's statement
In a location trapped between a golf course and a forest, a considerable building
volume is distributed. Three pavilions scattered on the hillside with strict rationality
solve a functional program for low interpretations. The link between them is
provided by a semi buried body that takes more formal freedom and that is
protected from the sun with a lattice tree. The colour becomes a contextualized
mechanism that, far from seeking to camouflage, it proposes an artificially
conscious emulation on an unnatural support in an intentional correlation with the
nature of the forest and the artificial nature of golf.
Implementation and landscape
La Mola Hotel and Conference Centre was
proposed as an architectural design that respects the
natural environment in which it is situated. Because
of this, it was given special attention to the layout of
the different volumes built. Thus, most of the trees of
the place remained in its initial location and a lower
part of them were transplanted. Furthermore, the plot
was populated with trees to form a garden where
irrigation is resolved entirely by the recycling of gray
water generated in the centre. Extensive areas of
glass facades allow maximum use of natural light in winter while in summer the
adjustment of various solar control systems prevents the overheating of the stays.
Moreover, the system allows free cooling in a controlled way the favourable
conditions of the outside air, thus reducing the need of artificial air conditioning.
Solar panels located on the roofs of two buildings help to reduce energy
consumption for the generation of hot water.
The predominant use of concrete, combined with pine wood closures and
decks gardened, provides a whole unit making it a peaceful space, integrated into
its surroundings. The outdoor areas have been addressed by creating paths and
landscaped areas of rest and meeting that interconnect with each one of the
buildings.
CHAPTER 1.2.2.4 Hilton Cleveland Downtown - Convention Center Hotel
John Kosich, newsnet5.com
"It won't be the tallest building in Cleveland but it will be extremely
prominent because of its location," said Project Management Consultant Jeff
Appelbaum. "We have a convention center that's largely underground so you really
don't know necessarily that the convention center is there. This becomes sort of the
icon for the convention center," he said.
According to John Kosich, The hotel will feature a four-story base or podium
that will feature the hotel's lobby, ballroom and connections to the adjacent
convention center. Above will be a 26-story hotel tower that will feature around 600
rooms, all with views of both Lake Erie and the city. Another two-story meeting
place will be featured on the hotel's 25th floor with a terrace overlooking the lake.
Cuyahoga County's new 32-story, 600-room Cleveland Convention Center
hotel will strive for an authentic sense of place
with interiors that blend subtle influences from
Cleveland's industrial past with adaptations of
midcentury modernist design.
The interior concepts, are inspired with the
state of Ohio, a sort of a Cleveland industrial –chic
concept. To create a sense of locale, the hotel will
include large, lattice-like steel screens on either side of the main reception area that
were inspired by bridges over the Cuyahoga River. Carpets in elevator lobbies and
headwalls in some guest rooms will feature abstracted street maps of downtown
Cleveland. The idea of all the local touches is to provide local residents and visitors
from afar a sense that the hotel is rooted in Cleveland.
CHAPTER 1.3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the methods that will be used in this research; the
research instrument and research locale, sampling technique, respondents of the
study, and the statistical treatment to be used in interpreting the data to be
acquired.
CHAPTER 1.3.1 RESEARCH METHOD
The method that will be conducted in this study is descriptive method.
Descriptive method will be used to determine systematically the current conditions
of the hotel and convention center. This method aims to anticipate furthering the
information needed in this research. Descriptive information will be acquired
through a case study, interviews and survey. The case study will be conducted to
extensively study the background, current status, practices or situation of the
existing.
CHAPTER 1.3.2 RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS
The researcher has prepared a questionnaire for the survey (see on
appendices), observation techniques through a case study of a current hotel and
convention center in the Philippines. Statistical data of the tourists and the local
citizens from Mindoro will be gathered. There will be personal interviews that are
knowledgeable of the hotel and convention center that will support the need of the
proposal. Also, and interview that support that the Mindoro actually needs such
proposal. For the questionnaires, this will be depend on the statement of the
problem and all the sub problems for covering all the aspects. The researcher will
also conduct observation techniques to acquire what are lacks and needs of the
hotel convention and exhibition center.
CHAPTER 1.3.3 RESEARCH LOCALE
For the convention and exhibition center, the basis of this case study is the
Philippines trade training center. Though it was founded as a training center there is
an exhibition center to promote the products produced and to raise the awareness
of Philippine business on export opportunities. But later it was used now as
exhibitions, conventions and meeting and any kind of events. The basis of choosing
the location is these structures are located at the major road and short distance
from the airport and piers that are also accessible to commercial areas, residential
building and other industrial buildings. This are one of the consideration that must
be followed for the easy access in transportation of international or locale tourist in
the place.
For the hotel, the basis of this case study is the Pearl Manila Hotel. Pearl
Manila Hotel is a hotel located in Manila. Situated in the heart of Manila and also
close to the well-known business center and historical landmarks, close to leisure
and entertainment centers. This is also near to commercial areas, convention
centers and to transportation. Its proximate vicinity includes the World Health
Organization, Medical Center Manila and two major hospitals, schools, the world-
famed Rizal Park, ‘Walled City’ of Intramuros, National Museum, Club Intramuros an
18-hole golf course, government offices and shopping malls. Same as the
convention center, the factors that must consider is the accessibility of the structure
in the target market.
CHAPTER 1.3.4 POPULATION UNIVERSE AND SUBJECT OF THE STUDY
The population universe of the study will be the local citizens of Oriental
Mindoro and all the potential local and international tourists of Oriental Mindoro.
This will be mostly used by the non-sports events of the MIMAROPA region for their
regional events, also the citizens of the Mindoro for their cultural and other events
and the international and local tourists that will intent to conduct any kinds of
events.
CHAPTER 1.3.5 SAMPLE POPULATION
The sample population of this study is 100 random people of local and
international tourists, citizens of Oriental Mindoro and
CHAPTER 1.3.6 SAMPLING PROCEDURE
The study will employ the use of random sampling. Random sampling is a
type of sampling where everyone has an equal chance of being included in the
specified numbers of certain types of persons are included and are given out
questionnaires as they come. Although the method may not be systematic in
nature, it is much applicable to the setting of the study because it is more likely that
everyone can be a potential user of the said proposal. This method will also be of
convenience to the researcher to be fair for the representation of the study
CHAPTER 1.3.7 STATISTICAL TREATMENT
The statistical treatment will be used is descriptive statistics wherein the data
collected is collected and summarized. The mean, median and standard deviation
are the main descriptive statistics to average the score and variability of scores for
the sample.
CHAPTER 1.4 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS CHAPTER
CHAPTER 1.4.1 PRESENTATION OF COLLECTED DATA
This chapter presents the all the collected data and discussed the results
through graphical representations, interviews and case study to support the
proposal. The solution to the problem and other need of the proposal will be based
on the data and information gathered.
1.4.1 CASE STUDY
1.4.1.1 PHILIPPINE
TRADE TRAINING
CENTER
Figure 1
Before the World trade or SMX has built, Philtrade or Philippine Trade Training
Center has been existing 27 years today. Aside from a training center this has been
an exhibition center for a long time. The Philippines Trade Training Center conduct
of training courses, and renting out of exhibition facilities represent its core
business. According to the mandate of PTTC, it is has now been also served for
exhibitions, conventions and seminars. In the lineup of
seminars and exhibition centers of PTTC, it is served to
export promotion of products, trading fairs, bazaars and
etc. Philtrade caters functions halls and seminars
rooms. This can be used as different purposes like
depending on the client’s requirements and yearning.
Philtrade is located in Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave. cor Roxas
Blvd.1300 Pasay City. Philippine Trade Training Center
is surrounded with commercial establishments and residential areas like the
Pergola, CCP, World Trade and Network Hotel. Network Hotel is the hotel nearest in
the trade center. Figure 2
In the figure 1 it shows façade of the building, the impression of this building
is only an office structure. The building has only few windows and black tinted. The
color of the building is only 1 primary color which is blue. Landscape design is
simple. In the figure 2, it shows the floorings are old, dull
and isn’t maintaining well
Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
In the figure 3, it shows the railings in front of the entrance. The color of the
gates are also blue. The type of gate used is has too many railings which blocks the
façade of the building. Also the gate is open only in the parking that controls the
people those without vehicles. In the figure 4, As the Center’s forefront attraction,
the lobby’s ceiling stands 11 meters high. This is ideal to use for reception
activities, opening ceremonies and high-end product displays. In the figure 5, it has
a show window for the products to display though this will only see inside of the
building. Outside of the building will not notice this part since in front of it is the
parking areas.
Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8
In the figure 6 and 7, the cafeteria is in front of the lobby. Limited seats can
cater when there will be an events. Also, they said that this is the only food
establishment. There is no partition or any design that will indicate that the
cafeteria. In the figure 8, wires are taped in the floors.
Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11
In Figure 9, office is completely plain white and dull from the flooring to the
ceiling. Though enough lightings are provided for the office. Space factors of the
office is enough for the circulation of the staff. For the second picture, it is a
classroom type that can be converted into a seminar room with seats that has
different layering. Most of the rooms like this doesn’t have enough natural lighting
and ventilation. For the 3rd picture, rooms doesn’t have windows which the open
space inside the building is being wasted since it doesn’t used by the seminar room.
Also, the hallways are too narrow. So when there is temporary reception, it
consumes a lot of space in the hallways. Lack of design for the hallways. Concrete
are used for the hallways.
Figure 12 Figure 13
In the figure 12 and 13, these are the exhibition areas. The exhibitions are 1
huge hall but this can be divided into 3 halls using partitions. They use this to direct
access of the supplies client needs for the exhibitions. Floorings are being scratched
because of the materials delivered. Also, this can’t be used as for theaters since the
exhibitions are not acoustical design for such events. Sound equipment are only in
front of the exhibition.
Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16
The figure 14 and 15 shows the ground and second floor plan of the
Philippine Trade and Training Center. The ground and second floor plan are the only
floors for the halls, conventions and seminars. In the figure 16 it shows the number
of the capacity of function halls and seminars rooms. Also, it shows its special
features and amenities.
1.4.1.2 PEARL MANILA HOTEL
Figure 17
The location of the Pearl Manila Hotel is situated at General Luna corner Taft
and United Nations Avenues. Bus and jeepney stops are steps from the hotel as the
UN Avenue station of Light Rail Transit (LRT). It is just 6 kilometers from the
convention and trade exhibits sites such as Philippine International Convention
Center, Cultural Center of the Philippines, World Trade Center and 11.5 kilometers
from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Figure 18
In the figure 17 and 18, it shows the Façade of the building is only simple and
without any ornaments. Most of the materials used are concrete. The pergola is
being rust and also its label of the hotel. Colors of the hotel are gray, white and
blue. Wirings also blocks the façade of the building.
Figure 19
In figure 19, it shows in front of the building is the lrt stations and the major
road. Mostly experiencing traffic.
Figure 20 Figure 21
In figure 20, 21 and 22 are the
pictures of the interior of the hotel. Figure 20 is
the lobby of the hotel. And figure 21 and 22 is
the sample rooms of the hotel. Most of the colors are pastel or light colors. Simple
design applied in the interiors.
Figure 22
CHAPTER 1.4.2 ORAL INVESTIGATION
Interviews were conducted in different strategies. Since 3 components must
be considered for the proposal; the hotel, convention center and the site to know
more about these through the key persons. The actual question and answer will be
presented in the appendix.
CHAPTER 1.4.2.1 PHILIPPINE TRADE TRAINING CENTER - ENGR. FERNANDO
MAGSINO CHIEF, FACILITIES AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Engr. Magsino discussed about the Philippine Trade training center how the
exhibitions help to promote the different kinds of products and how rooms for
different kinds of events work does. He discussed that each rooms depend on its
function. Different seminar room and exhibition area have different rates depending
on the area, number of visitors and its requirements. Basing the requirements of
the clients will be in the number of foods, capacity of booth depends on the size,
banquet, round table, this will depend on the space factor, consider of ergonomics
per person and etc. Clients is depending on their target market if this can be
accommodate by the trade center. Most of the clients from local and international
base, their marker end product, manufacturing base or machinery base. The
common event held in their trade center are trade events, product launching,
convention, manufacturing exhibits, world bex, autoshow, phil construct,
government sponsored, government exhibits.
Though he says that trade would be depending on the setting if it is urban or rural.
According to Engr. Magsino, one of the best features of the exhibition in the
Philtrade are the electricity power panel for each exhibition, when there is cooking
or dining there are the water and drainage system provided, individual the air-
condition for every rooms.
Since the halls can be divided by partitions, type of lighting system are series
parallel individually. Lights can be changed depending on the products exhibiting.
Then, controls must be sectionalized. Power panel are grouped depending on the
cooling systems, power supply and etc.
Needs and wants of the clients must consider. Consideration for the costumers are
needed like fire protection for safety precaution, number of restrooms depending on
the event. Though the utilities like the comfort rooms, it gets limited when it is
tiyangge or end products. Also a requirement is the parking spaces. Philtrade
planned to have future expansion since clients are having more demands especially
in the number of people that the exhibition can acquire. In the exhibition rooms the
walls and flooring are simple since most of the clients wants to decorate it by
themselves even the lighting systems.
The Philippine Trade Training Center also converting into a sustainable
building through of lightings and air-conditions they use. Also, Engr. Magsino said
that clients nowadays expecting green building. Other accommodations must also
be considered like the security and janitorial services. Also, maintenance of the
powers and air-condition must do this regularly. Especially when they have
hundreds of events every year.
CHAPTER 1.4.2.2- AR. ROWENA JARDIN
Ar. Rowena Jardin is a Professor in a college at Oriental Mindoro. She
discusses the needs of a convention center in Oriental Mindoro. It is said it is perfect
to have a convention center in Oriental Mindoro since this is the place of the host of
MIMAROPA. All the regional offices will be in Oriental Mindoro. She said that if the
regional offices are all in here the host province must have convention. There is
convention but it small in Puerto but not usable for large events. Convention
Centers are preferable if it will be near the city like Calapan and Pinamalayan.
Common events in Oriental Mindoro are sports and cultural events. Still, they need
a venue for this events especially for cultural aspect.
She also discussed about the beach front development. Personally in her
opinion, she would want to have a project that is in beach front since it what the
tourist visit in an island. Still, waste disposal and the laws are one important factors
to consider. Also, the architectural character in Oriental Mindoro is mixed styles
however there is existing architectural character for the Mangyans the original
citizen of Oriental Mindoro. She also said that the growth of population must be
studied
CHAPTER 1.4.2.3 AMANDO DAYRIT- PRESIDENT OF MANGYAN KALAKBAY
FOUNDATION
Aside from Puerto Galera and other tourist spots, Oriental Mindoro have rich
culture. Amando Dayrit talks about the cultural events for the mangyan. Mangyans
love performing especially that they are talented in different aspects through music
and arts. He said that every time there is a fiestas or any events a better venue is
needed. This also helps the mangyans to earn money and also to be known by the
tourists. Mangyans can visit different places as long as structures has there is
architectural consideration.
CHAPTER 1.4.2.4 ORLANDO B. TIZON- SUPERVISING TOURISM OPERATIONS
OFFICER OIC PTIEDO
Orlando Tizon is the head of the department of tourism in Oriental Mindoro.
He discussed about the events held in Oriental Mindoro. In common non-sports
events, Oriental Mindoro is lacking in venue. Oriental Mindoro had convention
center however it is small for the provincial especially in regional events. They have
researched that a capacity of 3000 seats are desired for a venue. There are many
tourist spots in Oriental Mindoro and if convention centers are being proposed MICE
is the type of tourism for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions.
However, facility are concern if there would be convention for large events.
CHAPTER 1.4.2.5 ELMER C. VILLAS- CITY ARCHITECT OF CALAPAN CITY
Ar. Villas is the city architect of Calapan city, the only city in Oriental Mindoro.
He discussed about the transportation to Oriental Mindoro and the need of
convention center. In Oriental Mindoro the immediate access are the water
transportation because if it is airport there will be chances of having a delayed
flight. Also, water transportation are mostly used in Oriental Mindoro. But if there is
private planes there is still a landing for those transportation. For the convention
center, there is a really a need of Oriental Midoro since the place of assembly or
large events held only in gymnasium of schools. So when there is a gathering of 500
people of delegates, Oriental Mindoro cannot handle this through venues and
accommdation.
CHAPTER 1.4.3 NEED ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 1.4.3.1 CONVENTION/ EXHIBITION CENTER
In the case study, exhibition center is located in near accessible to the land,
air and water transportation. Also, hotels must be near in an exhibition center for
the accommodation of the foreign and local tourists. For the façade, the building
must represent what it markets. In this situation, Philippine Trade Training Center
was originally to market machinery products and etc. but now their mandate
change and because of this, design of the structure must be changed. Even though
exhibition center is only a part of their building it must reflect what the objective of
the building is. Also, few and tinted windows making it less welcoming. Even the
type of gates controls the people coming in. one of the important factors also is the
colors and materials used. This affects the mood of the building. Though the color of
the building shows calming of the structure and also represents of trustworthy and
committed diverse with its massive concrete structure. However the having 1
primary color makes it dull. Landscaping also affects the building like blocking the
façade.
Inside of the Philippine Trade Training Center is a noticeable cafeteria in front
of the lobby. Placement of the cafeteria and its design doesn’t comply with the
design of the high ceiling lobby. Also, there is no better partition in the cafeteria
that is awkward placement for the cafeteria since it is place in the main lobby. In
the building is the only food establishment which this limits the food choices of the
people.
One of the factors that must considered is maintenance of the building. According
to Engr. Magsino 3 things that being working on are the maintenance, utilities and
sustainability of the building. Type of room must have limits on its functions like
design of the rooms. It must have acoustical design depending on the functions. In
the utilities of the building toilets are lacking.
CHAPTER 1.4.3.2 HOTEL
Same as the convention, mostly are the facades have less characteristics
showing to. Sustainability and green designs are lacking in the structure. Also,
problems with the hotels are the maintenance of the facilities and how to maintain
the user’s comfortability. One will the problems are the use of air-conditions,
lightings and its utilities. Since of all of the time the temperature must be average.
One of the problems also the accessibility of the transportation. Though all of the
time there is any kind of transportation in the pearl manila hotel. Still, traffic always
experienced in the location.
CHAPTER 1.4.3.3 ORIENTAL MINDORO
This analysis is for the need of Oriental Mindoro. To know if Oriental Mindoro
need to have a hotel convention center. According to the interviews all of
interviewee agrees to have a convention center. Local citizens of Oriental Mindoro
only use gymnasiums of different schools or outdoor area for any kinds of large
events. It is said that this is not enough to their events. They cannot held a large
events for the regional events. Even the cultural events for the regional. Also, one
thing to consider is the accommodations in Oriental Mindoro. Most of the
establishments are motels and apartelles only few are hotels.
CHAPTER 1.4.4 QUALITATIVE OR QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 1.4.4.1 Survey
The survey was conducted to support the proposal. The total respondents are
100 who have or haven’t been in Oriental Mindoro. Since anyone can be a potential
visitor/ residence of Oriental Mindoro.
The respondents are comprised of 46% male and 52% female with different
status of occupations of 40% employed, 13% Unemployed and 44% Student. Most
of the respondents are local tourist from difference places in the Philippines with a
percent of 56% and an equal percentage of 17% for the international tourist and
citizens of Oriental Mindoro. Most of the respondents didn’t included their ages of
72% next would be a total age of 31 and above with a percentage of 14% and the
least respondents with the range of age of 26-30 percentage of 3%.
Gender
Male 46
46%
Female
52
52%
Age
16-20 - 6 6%
21-25 - 5 5&
26-30 - 3 3%
31- above - 14 14%
Others - 72 72%
Occupation
Tourist or from Oriental Mindoro
Employed 40
40%
Unemployed
13
13%
Student 44
44%
Local Tourist 56
56%
International Tourist/ Foreigner
19
19%
Citizen of Oriental Mindoro 19
19%
In the results, 38% have been in Oriental Mindoro while 33% doesn't want to
go to. Top reasons they want to go to Oriental Mindoro because of its famous white
sands of Puerto Galera. Others have almost the same range of percentage of
wanting to go because of its cultures, traditions and other tourist destinations of
Oriental Mindoro. However, 7% of the results doesn’t have the idea what is in
Oriental Mindoro.
Have you been to Oriental Mindoro?
Based on the data collected, what respondents want to see in Oriental
Mindoro are almost the tourist spots next would be the cultures and traditions in
Oriental Mindoro. Although, 7% doesn’t have any idea what is in Oriental Mindoro.
If no, what do you want to see in Oriental Mindoro?
The Mangyans' cultural performance 31
31%
The white sands of Puerto Galera 49
49%
The natural rivers of Mindoro 38
38%
The colorful fiestas of every barangay in Mindoro
28
28%
To learn more about cultures and traditions of 2 29
Yes 38
38%
No 26
26%
Not yet, but i want to
33
33%
mindoro 9 %
I have no idea what is in Mindoro 7 7%
Other 2 2%
There is a large difference with the results for those who have and haven’t
attended events in Oriental Mindoro. 68% have attended while 28% for those who
haven’t.
Have you attended any events held in Mindoro?
The results for the list events are mostly close to each other with the range of
11% to 18%. Though highest would be having vacations next is the cultural events
in Oriental Mindoro while the least is other reasons and next is the business
meetings or conferences with a percent of 8.
If yes, what events have you attended?
The cultural events (such as fiestas, pageants and mangyan performance and etc.)
16
16%
The sports events 12
12%
Business meetings or conference 8 8%
Yes
28
28%
No 68
68%
Family gathering 13
13%
Vacation 18
18%
Weddings or Proms 11
11%
Other 1 1%
The results for the events being held there are mostly close to each other
with the range of 11% to 18%. Events are being held mostly in the beaches next is
in the gymnasiums and in outdoor areas. Least of events being held is in hotels and
convention centers and others.
If yes, where are this events being held?
Gym 15
15%
Convention Centers
6 6%
Outdoor area 15
15%
Hotel 11
11%
Beach 18
18%
Other 2 2%
Based on the results, most of the respondents are interested in attending
events in Oriental Mindoro with reasons like to gain new experiences though other
reasons if there will be a good accommodations that will provide for them.
Are you interested in attending large events in Oriental Mindoro?
yes, to gain new experiences in Mindoro
45
45%
no, it's too far from my place 7 7%
yes, if there is a place I could stay in 24
24%
yes, if there will be a good quality of facilities
22
22%
Based on the results most of the respondents, 26% neither satisfied nor
dissatisfied they are in the venues held in Oriental Mindoro.
Are you comfortable/ satisfied with the venues held in Oriental Mindoro?
Based on the results most of the respondents, they prefer more of the resorts
with the percent of 59% and hotels with the percent of 23& than other type of
accommodations.
Where do you want to stay at when you're in Mindoro?
Very Satisfied 18
18%
Somewhat Satisfied 22
22%
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
26
26%
Somewhat Dissatisfied 0 0%
Very Dissatisfied 1 1%
Hotel 23
23%
Motel 1 1%
Apartelle
2 2%
Resort 59
59%
Other 8 8%
Based on the results most of the respondents, 82% prefer in the water front
where they are staying at.
What location do you prefer of where you're staying at?
Base on the results of the satisfaction with the accommodation during their
stay in Oriental Mindoro, these are close to each other from very satisfied to neither
satisfied nor dissatisfied with the range of 22%- 20%
Are you satisfied with the accommodation during your stay in Mindoro?
in a water front (beach, river, etc)
82
82%
in the city 6 6%
in a village or on a rural area 9 9%
Other 1 1%
Very satisfied 20
20%
Somewhat Satisfied 21
21%
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
22
22%
Somewhat Dissatisfied 2 2%
Very Dissatisfied 1 1%
Base on the results of the necessity to build a convention center in Oriental
Mindoro, these are close to each other from strongly agree to neutral with the range
of 39%- 26%. Highest percentage agree to have a convention center in Oriental
Mindoro with the result of 39%.
Do you think it is necessary to build a convention center in Mindoro?
Base on the results of the consideration in
the design of the facility for hotel and convention center, highest results wants the
respondents to showcase the culture and traditions of the location with the
percentage of 68%.
If yes, what do you think should be considered in the design of such facility?
showcasing the culture and traditions of the location 68
68%
a better location that surrounds nature and greeneries 58
58%
near from the urban but still have the facility of living in a rural setting
35
35%
high quality of facilities 3 38
Strongly Agree 30
30%
Agree 39
39%
Neutral 26
26%
Disagree 0 0%
Strongly Disagree
1 1%
8 %
has many leisure and entertainment facilities 43
43%
Other 2 2%
CHAPTER 1.4.5 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
CHAPTER 1.4.6.1 HOTEL AND CONVENTION/ EXHIBITION CENTER
The location of the building must be accessible to transportation. Especially
for water and air transportation. There must be a limit of time for the tourists can go
in the convention center. Hotels also must be near in the convention center for the
accommodation of the local and foreign tourists. For the façade, it is important to
design this on what is the purpose of it. Especially in the proposal, it must show the
cultures and traditions of the Oriental Mindoro because local and foreign tourists not
only they visit the island meetings and events but also to know what is in Oriental
Mindoro. Every detail of the façade affects the objective of the building. It must
show openness and welcoming in the building since one of the purpose of the
building is to market. The colors and material must have different kinds of
variations. Also, in the site of the building it must be well designed from the
landscaping to the circulation of the people coming in and out of the building. Type
of vegetation must be chosen carefully especially if this will block the façade of the
building. It is better if there is a wide landscape in front of the convention center
notice the structure easily. The target must be the one depend your façade and
area.
Aside from the façade of the building, inside of the building must also
consider. Especially the circulation, maintenance, utilities and sustainability of the
building. In maintaining the building, if the building would be developed as green
building less maintenance needed for the energy consumption. The buildings must
be design as green sustainable since it is now demanding in the market and it will
be a great advantage also in the energy consumption especially almost of the time
power is needed in a hotel and convention center.
CHAPTER 1.4.6.2 ORIENTAL MINDORO (SITE)
` Because of the data collected through interviews and surveys it conclude that
Oriental Mindoro need to have a convention center. Since it is the host of
MIMAROPA. Also, it is in the center of the Philippines. It is easier to other cities and
provinces to go in the island. Also, for the international tourist. This will a great
profit in the tourism in the Oriental Mindoro. Given the fact of having the Oriental
Mindoro rich with the famous Puerto galera, undiscovered tourist spots and rich
cultures and tradition of mangyans this will gain new experience by the local and
international tourists. Also, not only the increase of tourism in the place is the
reason Oriental Mindoro itself needs a venue non-sports events. Gymnasiums the
usual venues for large events are not designed for such occasions. There may have
convention center but is only small and it can’t accommodate the entire Oriental
Mindoro. For the hotels in Oriental Mindoro, there is existing establishments but it is
not enough if there will be large convention center. Also, most of the establishments
are motels and apartelle only few are hotels accommodate a first class.
Recommendation is to have the hotel convention is in a beach front since tourists
wants to have a rural experience.
CHAPTER 2 RESEARCH FOCUS
CHAPTER 2.1 RATIONALE
There are many events in Oriental Mindoro unfortunately there are no
existing proper venues for different kinds of events. Oriental Mindoro needs a
proper venue that will cater the local citizens as well as international and local
tourists. It will not only be the benefit for the local citizens but also the tourism in
Oriental Mindoro. One of the considerations is the hotels. There are only few hotel
that shows first class. This is one of the innovations of the proposal. To have an
integrated hotel and convention center for the accommodation of the local and
international tourist. Since the setting is in the island, limited choices of
accommodation will have.
This kind of structures are mostly now unsustainable. Proposing a convention
center and hotels must be in a sustainable and green design. Because most of the
designs are towards this style especially that this both structures consume so much
carbon emission. To achieve this depending the innovation to its surroundings and
that can showcase what is in Oriental Mindoro
CHAPTER 2.2 PRINCIPLES AND RELEVANCE TO THE PROJECT CHAPTER
Life Cycle Design
The principles of Life Cycle Design provide important guidelines for the selection of
building materials. Each step of the manufacturing process, from gathering raw
materials, manufacturing, distribution, and installation, to ultimate reuse or
disposal, is examined for its environmental impact.
A material’s life cycle can be organized into three phases: Pre-Building; Building;
and Post-Building. These stages parallel the life cycle phases of the building itself
(see this compendium’s “Sustainable Building Design” module). The evaluation of
building materials’ environmental impact at each stage allows for a cost-benefit
analysis over the lifetime a building, rather than simply an accounting of initial
construction costs.
Pre-Building Phase
The Pre-Building Phase describes the production and delivery process of a material
up to, but not including, the point of installation. This includes discovering raw
materials in nature as well as extracting, manufacturing, packaging, and
transportation to a building site. This phase has the most potential for causing
environmental damage. Understanding the environmental impacts in the pre-
building phase will lead to the wise selection of building materials. Raw material
procurement methods, the manufacturing process itself, and the distance from the
manufacturing location to the building site all have environmental consequences.
An awareness of the origins of building materials is crucial to an understanding of
their collective environmental impact when expressed in the form of a building.
Post-Building Phase
The Post-Building Phase refers to the building materials when their usefulness in a
building has expired. At this point, a material may be reused in its entirety, have its
components recycled back into other products, or be discarded.
BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE in association with Landscaping
Bioclimatic is a sector of architecture that dominated by the principles of ecology
and sustainability. The term "bioclimatic design" implies design which aims to
protect the environment and natural resources. The aim of bioclimatic architecture
is to create urban areas and buildings that are designed in order to fully cover their
energy requirements without induce environmental damage.
Key elements of bioclimatic building design are passive systems, which are the
components of a building. Passive systems operate without mechanical parts or
additional power supply and naturally warm and cool buildings. They are divided
into three categories:
Passive solar heating systems
Passive natural cooling techniques and
Systems and day lighting techniques
The relation between bioclimatic architecture and landscape architecture
Vernacular Architecture
Indigenous builders use local climate, culture and materials to guide their processes
instead of years of formal schooling. The constraint of locality may limit formal
elements, materials, and size to vernacular builders, but making choices inside the
presented constraints allows for innovation to take place outside of initial
expectations. Before the industrial revolution, around 200 materials were used in
the building trades worldwide. Most of those materials were the same nearly
everywhere: wood, straw, brick, stone and. Even with such a limited array of
materials, widely different uses and forms evolved in different locations. Specifying
boundaries does not have to limit options.
Ethnic architecture in the Philippines refers to different forms of folk and vernacular
architecture found among the different ethnolinguistic communities in the country.
These forms include dwellings, whether permanent or makeshift, granaries,
fortifications, places of worship, and other temporary structures. Ethnic architecture
is created by the different ethnolinguistic communities in the Philippines, from
lowland communities to communities in the Cordilleras, the Visayan Islands,
Mindanao, and other adjacent islands.
CHAPTER 2.3 APPLICATION TO THE PROJECT
Application to the project is composed of 2 innovations. Sustainability through wind
turbines and using building materials in the site. Wind turbines that are bladeless
that will be applied in the structure. The second innovation is through vernacular
architecture in the location. Oriental Mindoro has vernacular architecture. However,
Oriental Mindoro’s vernacular architecture has only limited data.
Wind turbine: strong,
affordable and silent. Because of
the vertical axis design eddy can
produce energy with wind from
any direction. It can be mounted
virtually everywhere.
Exo-skeleton; a structural
net wrapped around the building
that together with the building’s
core supports the required
programmatic elements. The
structure as such is perhaps
reminiscent of Bamboo weaving
or Bamboo scaffolding. The
weaving of the structure creates an intricate pattern of void spaces. These empty
spaces can now be occupied by so-called Vertical Axis Wind Turbines. It does not
propose to use a new category of turbines; it deploys an existing type: the eddy.
These flower-like turbines are just orchestrated in a refreshing way.
Bamboo Basket
The functionality of the required program - lobby, parking, museum, offices,
conference center and observatory - results in a specific shape for each unit. The
program is stacked and positioned on specific heights. As such a kind of ‘totem’
comes into being that is wrapped by an intelligent skin.
Dyson is a new developed
idea of a bladeless fan. A
"bladeless" fan blows air from a ring
with no blades. Its blades are safely
hidden in its base. Fan blades send
bursts of air while the bladeless fan
sends a smooth breeze. The air
comes in via the base unit
containing a fan. It is then sent up
into a ring and comes out specially shaped slit all around the ring where it passes
over a shape like that of an aircraft wing. The negative pressure formed sucks more
air through the ring. The air coming out of the ring drags even more air from around
the ring. There is fifteen times the airflow coming out of the ring as goes into the
base. The industrial designer named his fan the air multiplier.
The innovation is to
convert the common wind turbines that applied in the structure like dyson fan. If
this will be applied to the building. it is more aesthetically improved and more safe
since there are no blades
CHAPTER 3 SITE IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS
This chapter presents the how the process of the site selection have been
done. Also, what are the criteria that must follow for a better site? This must be
justify through selecting in 3 potential sites. This will be depending in the
characteristics of the site and if this will be the most suitable site for the proposal
CHAPTER 3.1 SITE SELECTION PROCESS
CHAPTER 3.1.1 CRITERIA FOR SITE SELECTION
Since it is a hotel and convention center there are specified and important
criteria for choosing a site. This site selection considerations are applied for the
hotel and convention center.
Accessibility
Time in the duration/ distance travel to the convention/ hotel. There must be
a limited time for the transportation of the users to the structure.
Frequency of connections to the site
Convenience of the users on scheduling on different connections. This must
be accessible to the barangays of Oriental Mindoro
Has an easy access to the urban areas.
Permits access by people with disabilities
Availability of the shuttle services
Extra- conference Opportunities
A leisure that can have by the users such as entertainments (bars,
restaurants, theaters, etc.), Shopping (tiangge, malls, shops, night markets,
etc.), Sightseeing ( architecture, parks, beach, rivers), recreational activities,
business deals or negotiations
Meeting Facilities
A site that has the capacity to provide number of facilities that can cater the
objective of the proposal.
A site that has suitability of facilitating the proposal’s layout and floor plan.
A site that will create a fitting atmosphere and environment for the facility.
A site that will cater the facilities of the services of the convention and hotel.
A site that can provide safe and secured of the facility
Information of the Site
Other information that will affect the proposal such as the history and
reputation of the site. The reason is this will affect the marketing strategies of
the site.
Site Environment
Consideration on the climate must be analyzed. Since one of the
consideration is the sustainability of the design.
The setting of the site must be attractive surroundings such as the
environment and infrastructures
The site must be in a beach front.
A site that has a potential for future developments
Other Criteria
The risks of the natural disasters and other possible adverse events must be
prevented.
CHAPTER 3.1.2 SITE OPTION DESCRIPTION
CHAPTER 3.1.2.1 LAZARETO, CALAPAN CITY
SITE A
CHAPTER 3.1.2.2 LAZARETO, CALAPAN CITY
SITE B
Site A and site B is located in Lazareto, Oriental Mindoro. Most of all the
ports from different places stop by at Calapan City. So transportation is not a
problem in the site since all of the time, there are available transportation. The site
is both in the flat terrain. Also, this is both in the beach front that is one of the aims
of the proposal. This is over viewing the Baco- Chico Island and Silonay Islet. This is
surrounded with the residential and agricultural areas. Site A is beside the airport
though it is not used for public transportation. Still this can be used for the VIPs to
land in here. Site A has a bigger lot area than site B. However there is some parts
this both site has squatter areas. One of the problems that must solved in
considering the site.
Country Philippines
Region MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)
Province Oriental Mindoro
District 1st district of Oriental Mindoro
Founded January 2, 1917
Cityhood March 21, 1998
Barangays 62
Government[1]
• Mayor Arnan C. Panaligan
Area[2]
• Total 250.06 km2 (96.55 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
• Total 124,173
• Density 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Demonym Calapeños
ZIP code 5200
Dialing code 43
Income class 3rd class city
CHAPTER 3.1.2.2 PINAMALAYAN
CHAPTER 3.1.2.3 PINAMALAYAN
SITE c
Pinamalayanan is definition of raindown of ethnicity and modernism. It is the
soon-to-be city that offers a land that can expand with the development of
agricultural, commercial and industrial. Pinamalayan is now a center of trade and
commercial activities since it influence the other provinces like Socorro, Pola, Gloria
and Bansud also the provinces of Marinduque and Romblon. It said that it is one of
the provinces that has an extremely well positioned in the provincial growth. One of
the advantage is that it is in the center of the province that shows developments of
facilities.
The site is located at the Pinamalayanan, Oriental Mindoro adjacent to the
strong republic nautical hwy. Few structures are surrounding the site. Also, no
vegetation but field only. In front of it is the agricultural field and also near at the
beach and the municipalities.
Though the weakness of the site is the transportation to the piers are far from
the site. The international and local tourist will have the longer time period in the
transportation going to the site. Also, it is not that developed that in the Calapan
city.
Region IV-B-MIMAROPA
Province Oriental Mindoro
Congressional District 2nd
Income Classification First Class Municipality
Land Area 27, 800 has.
Population Population
Number of Barangays 37
Number of Households 16,610
Average Household Size 5.03
Average Population Density
Distance from Capital 68 kms.
Travel Time from Capital 1 and half hours
CHAPTER 3.1.3 SITE SELECTION AND JUSTIFICATION
The chosen site is Site A complies with the requirements of the proposal.
Since among the 3 sites, this site is the largest and suitable for the proposal. Having
a 21 hectares is admirable because of potential future developments that can be
built. Especially that majority in the location is residentials and agricultural. Less
competitors that the proposal would have. Because of large site there are more
development like commercial areas and other accomodations. Also, transportation
is a benefit with the site since it is beside the calapan airport and a few meters
away is the seaport where majority of the tourists used the seaport in calapan city.
This is also in the provincial road. Also it is adjacent to the beach seeing the Silonay
Island and Horca Piloto. In site B, there are existing squatters. This can be the
employees of the hotel and convention since it is a large project for the Oriental
Mindoro and an opportunity for labor employment. They will be relocated with a
better housing. The site is suitable since it is located in an rural area but there is an
easy access to the city. Majority that will used this is a benefit for the since majority
of the local citizens are in calapan city, local and international tourists will be few
minutes to go to the site. The best location for applying the innovation, goals and
objectives ng proposal. Beach front and its sustainability. Also, calapan has already
many establishments and tourist spots like restaurants, malls etc. few minutes
away is the famous tourist spot in Mindoro, the white beach Puerto Galera.
CHAPTER 3.2 SITE EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 3.2.1 THE MACRO SETTING
MIMAROPA
MIMAROPA is in the country island group of the Philippines Luzon. It is divided into
Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan, the
administrative region of the Philippines, as Region IV-B. Calapan City in Oriental
Mindoro is the regional center of MIMAROPA. The total population (2010) of the
region is 2,744,671 with a density of 93/km2 (240/sq mi). The region composes of
5 provinces, 2 cities, 71 municipalities, 1458 barangays and 7 cong. Districts.
ORIENTAL MINDORO
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Oriental Mindoro is an inverted j-shaped plan. It is where the regional capital
of the MIMAROPA is located. This is rich from naturescapes like beaches, river, lakes
and etc. not only with the nature, it is also rich in cultures and traditions of different
kinds of ethnic groups. One of the assests of Oriental Mindoro is the Puerto Galera
also known as the pearl of Mindoro. It is famous with its beaches, coral reefs and
dive sites. There is also the Baco’s Mt. Halcon, the country’s third highest peak and
tourist destination especially for the mountain climbers. Other than this, Oriental
Mindoro has so many tourist spots that can be proud of.
GEOGRAPHY
Oriental Mindoro is located 15 kilometers off the southwest coast of Luzon. It
lies on the eastern portion of the island. It is bounded on the north by Verde Island
and the Verde Passage, on the east by Maestro de Campo Island and Tablas Strait,
on the south by Semirara Island near Pandarodan bay, and on the west by the
province of Occidental Mindoro. It has a total land area of 436,470 hectares. The
province has 39 named and 89 unnamed islands and islets, leaving much of its
attractions virgin to visitors, and an untrammeled area to explore.
CLIMATE
Oriental Mindoro’s climate is favorable to vegetable growth throughout the
year. The climate is neither a dry season nor maximum have rain period. The
location and topography of the island on the western side of the great ocean body is
another contributing factor in the rainfall pattern of the province. China Sea, fed by
warm water from a branch of south equatorial current, passes between Singapore
and Borneo thus keeping the water bodies surrounding the island warm year-round
and consequently providing excellent sources of moisture.
POPULATION
Based on the May 2007 National Statistics Survey, Oriental Mindoro Island
registered a total population of 785,602. Which is higher by 53, 951 from the year
2000, resulting in an annual population growth rate of 1.06% during the seven-year
period. The people are mostly of Tagalog stock. The ethnic Mangyan tribe consists
of various smaller tribes like the Iraya, Alangan, and Tadwanan.
INDUSTRIES
The lifestyles of Mindoreños are basically simple and rural. 70 percent of the
populace engage in land and sea agriculture, with only 30 percent living in
urbanized centers. The ethnic tribes, Mangyans, are gentle and withdrawn but many
of them have managed to integrate into the cultural mainstream, largely in the
municipalities of Mansalay, Baco, Puerto Galera, Roxas,
and Bongabong. These Mangyans are skilled weavers and craftsmen,
producing intricate tribal finery, including baskets, mats, and other items, both
functional and aesthetic.
LANGUAGE / DIALECTS
Visiting Oriental Mindoro does not entail memorizing bits of conventional lines
in dialects spoken other than Tagalog, which serves as the predominant dialect.
Other dialects spoken are Ilocano and Cebuano. Strains of the Mangyan dialect
spoken are Arayan, Alagnan, Buhid, Hunuo, and Tadyawan. The working population
can read and speak Filipino and English.
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Oriental Mindoro is composed of 15 municipalities, with Calapan City as the
capital of the province. The municipalities are Baco, Bansud, Bongabong, Bulalacao,
Naujan, Mansalay, Pinamalayan, Pola, Puerto Galera, Roxas, San Teodoro, Socorro,
and Victoria Gloria.
TOPOGRAPHY
Oriental Mindoro is the eastern half of the island of Mindoro. The generalized
elevation in Oriental Mindoro is mostly lowland shown in the appendix 1. For the
slope, it is mostly gently undulating with a slope of 0-8% shown in appendix 2. In
which has the most potentials for structural developments than occidental Mindoro.
In appendix 3, it shows in the map that the site does not have potential geophysical
hazards.
The total land area of the province is approximately 436,472 hectares.
Alienable and Disposable land Area: 222,895 has and total forest Land: 213,577 has
TRAFFIC
In the figure, it shows that the
average daily traffic Oriental Mindoro
are medium to light. Though in the
part of Calapan city there is high daily
traffic.
CALAPAN CITY
HISTORY OF CALAPAN
The derivation of the name of Calapan cannot be traced with certainty. Some
opined that it came from the word “Kalap” which means to gather logs. Thus
“Kalapan” was supposed to be a place where logs were gathered. In the old
records, however, there was never a mention of Calapan as a place where logs were
produced or exported. Furthermore, huge forest trees where logs were produced
certainly did not grow near the town, which was swampy. Another theory holds that
Calapan was originally pronounced as “Kalapang” which, according to an old
Tagalog dictionary, was a synonym for “sanga” or branch. It could then refer to
the settlement of Kalapang as a branch of its mother town of Baco, an adjoining
town. The name was later hispanized as Calapan.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
At present, Calapan has an area of only 250.06 sq. km (according to Land
Management Bureau). It has also jurisdiction over the three (3) Baco Islets on the
Calapan Bay and the two (2) Silonay Islets.
Since its creation as a city, Calapan has witnessed significant strides in
commerce and industry, infrastructure and social services. New commercial
establishments were opened providing employment and income opportunities for
the residents. An expanded program on social services delivery, particularly in
health care and education, were undertaken. The city’s physical infrastructure was
upgraded which includes the construction of new roads and drainage facilities.
Tourism was boosted with the opening of inland resorts and new hotels.
GEOGRAPHY OF CALAPAN CITY
Calapan city lies on the head of Calapan Bay, Northeastern part of Mindoro
Island with 28 nautical miles from the nearest point of Batangas Province and is
about 45 kms. South of Batangas City and 130 kms. South of Manila.
According to the Land Management Bureau, Calapan has total land area of
250.06 square kilometers or 25,006 hectares including the three (3) Baco Islets and
two (2) Silonay Islets; the National Statistics Office has a figure of 265.20 sq.km. As
measured from cadastral data using Geographic Information System (GIS)-based
techniques, it has an area of approximately 185.99 sq. km. including the 5 islets.
The city is situated on the vast northeastern floodplain of Oriental Mindoro. The
overall land character is that of a wide plain having meandering rivers interspersed
with wetlands at the seacoast periphery.
TOPOGRAPHY
The map shown above is the base map city of Calapan. It shows the different roads
in Calapan city in Oriental Mindoro.
The
map
shown above is the general land use map city of calapan. Majority of the land are
used as environmental conservation area. Second next is the urban development
area then the midtown area.
The map shown above is the earthquake-triggered landslide susceptibility Map. Based from
the map, the site is not susceptible from earthquakes.
Total Land Use
The figure above shows the existing establishments in Calapan city. This also
shows the types roads (the primary and secondary roads). Transportation through
private aircraft is approximately 30 minutes from Manila to Calapan airport or vice
versa.
POPULATION
As per 2010 NSO Census of Population, the city’s total population is 124,173.
Moreover, Calapan City has a population growth of 1.60 according to NSO (2000-
2010).
TRANSPORTATION
Inventory of Land Transport Vehicles
Classification Motor Vehicles Registered
TOTALFOR HIRE
New Renewal
Gas Diesel Gas Diesel
Vehicle For Hire G(VFH) - - - - 0
Jeepney (UV-PUJ) - 1 97 617 715
SJ - - - 1 1
Truck Bus- Public Utility Vehicle (TB-PUB)
- - - 6 6
Tricycle (TC) 702 - 4,734 - 5,436
Truck Hire (TH) 0 0 1 8 9
Sub-Total 702 1 4,831 632
GOVERNMENT
Light (Car) - - 2 - 2
Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)
- - 3 14 17
Utility Vehicle (UV) - 1 34 109 144
Truck (T) - - 1 21 22
Truck Bus (TB) - - - 4 4
Motor Cycle (MC) 3 - 29 - 32
Sub-Total
PRIVATE
Light (Car) - - 917 - 917
Medium (Car) - - 79 4 83
Heavy (Car) - - 1 - 1
Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)
- - 258 335 593
Utility Vehicle (UV) 1 1 1,600 3,526 5,128
Truck (T) - 1 70 893 964
Truck Bus (TB) - - 2 18 20
Motor Cycle (MC) 5,505 - 13,172 - 18,677
Trailer (TRL) - - - - 0
Motor Cycle with Sidecar (MTC)
- - - - 0
Sub-Total 5,506 2 14.515 4,776
TOTAL TRANSPORT VEHICLES
32,771
Source: Land Transportation Office as of year 2013
A total of 32,771 transport vehicles for the year 2013 in Calapan City
or an increase of 10.12% compared to last year total of 29,759. This is the
list of types of vehicles in Calapan City. Highest number of transportation is
tricycles next is the jeepneys. Other than that, there is also the SUVs or Fx.
SEA PORT
The Port of Calapan is the main port serving Oriental Mindoro and plays an
important role in the transport of general, RORO cargoes and passengers to other
provinces. The port is a reinforced concrete general purpose wharf, primarily
operated using the RORO facilities. Chief commodities handled at the port are
copra, rice and other agricultural products for outbound cargo; cement, fertilizer
and general commodities for inbound cargo.
The port is between Balite and Calapan Points in an open sight 4.0 kilometers
wide NE of Calapan City Proper. It is about 1.5 kilometers from the existing Calapan
airport. It is 22 nautical miles southward from Batangas City. Sea distance to Manila
is 104.3 nautical miles. It is located at lat 13°25.8’ N, long 121°11.8’E. National road
from the port through the Calapan City proper to other municipalities. Silonay going
northward to Matoco Points.
Total Port Area -
32, 116.51 sq. meters
PORT TRAFFIC STATISTICS
Shipping and Cargo Statistics
Month Shipcalls Cargo Throughput (Ro-Ro Cargoes in units)
Inward Outward Total
January 1,146 13,024 14,089 27,113
February 952 11,677 11,081 22,758
March 1,054 15,385 14,166 29,551
April 1,150 15,783 16,128 31,911
May 1,167 16,203 16,096 32,299
June 1,027 12,533 12,230 24,763
July 1,071 12,731 12,294 25,025
August 1,003 11,584 11,273 22,857
September 950 13,069 12,779 25,848
October* 1,075 15,409 14,233 29,642
November* 1,065 12,958 13,019 25,977
December* 1,250 17,124 15,210 32,334
Total 12,910 167,480 162,598 330,078
Source: Philippine Ports Authority as of year 2013
Passenger Statistics
Month Disembarked Embarked
2013 Daily Average 2013 Daily Average
January 128,812 4,155 138,216 4,459
February 93,955 3,356 75,432 2,694
March 147,770 4,767 104,718 3,378
April 177,767 5,926 150,824 5,027
May 187,017 6,033 154,981 4,999
June 106,617 3,554 91,277 3,043
July 93,550 3,018 76,707 2,474
August 91,546 2,953 77,047 2,485
September 102,732 3,424 85,009 2,834
October 135,713 4,378 99,508 3,210
November 107,131 3,571 100,495 3,350
December 191,818 6,188 118,297 3,816
Total 1,564,428 4,286 1,272,511 3,486
Source: Philippine Ports Authority as of year 2013
As shown in the table, every month has almost the cargo throughput. Highest
number of cargo throughput is in the month December 32,334 and the least month
is in July 2,474. Calapan Port provides venue for the transport of cargoes and
passengers to Metro Manila and other provinces in Luzon via Batangas port, with 32
daily round trips. Said port is equipped with berthing areas for fast craft,
conventional and Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) vessels, passenger terminal shed and a
Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) with complete amenities. For out bounded
cargoes, rice, banana, fruits, citrus and other agricultural products are handled by
the port, as well as inbound cargoes like cement, fertilizers and general
commodities. The average travel time from Batangas to Calapan is 2 ½ to 3 hours
by RoRo vessel and one hour through fast craft. The average travel time from
Batangas to Puerto Galera takes one hour by motorized banca.
Name and Location of
Airport
Airlines Frequency of Flights
AM PM
Aircraft Type
Lazareto – Used for General Aviation
Transportation through private aircraft is approximately 30 minutes
from Manila to Calapan airport or vice versa. There is no existing public air
transportation in Calapan City.
Inventory of Tourist Spots/Attractions 2013
Tourist spots/
Attractions
Location Area (sq.m)
Facilities
nr lf t/b
s/f cf Rsf
A. Resorts
1. Anahaw Island View Resort
Balite 5,000 18 * * * * *
2. Calapan Bayside Beach Resort
Suqui 7,000 7 * *
3. Isles View Garden Beach
Parang 10,000 9 * * *
4. Cocofarm Spring Resort Canubing I 115,000
5 * * * *
5. La Concynrich Riverview Resort
Parang 20,000 29 * * *
6. La Estancia Resort Bayanan II 2,000
7. Parang Beach Resort Parang 4,000 15 * * * *
8. Richville Gardens Resort
Masipit 10,000 8 * * * *
9. Donnyland Beach Resort
Suqui 18 * *
10. El Pueblo Rhizort Balite 18 * * *
11. JKL Family Cove Resort
Balite 4 *
12. Jesstar Resort Malamig 6 * *
13. Ferraren Hills Club House
Lumangbayan 22 *
14. Eduardo’s Resort Bayanan II
15. Ciudad Garden Resort Tibag
HOTELS/INNS/PENSION
1. Filipiniana Hotel Sto. Niño 50 * * * *
4. Riceland II Sto. Niño 5,000 34 * *
5. Rodina Lodge Lumangbayan 8 * *
6. Tawiran Pension House Tawiran 5 * *
7. Calapan Bay Hotel 1 & 2
San Rafael 16 * * *
8. Blue Harbor Inn San Antonio 14 * * *
10. Sweet Care Hotel Lalud 18 * *
11. Hotel MA-YI San Vicente East
23 *
13.Bulalo Mangrove Inn Balite 15 * *
14.King Domini Hotel San Vicente Central
11 *
17.Gemelli Inn Lalud 10 * *
18.Italian Drive Inn Salong 7 *
19.Morning Breeze Lodge 1 & 2
Salong & Sta. Maria
30 * *
20.La Paraiso Drive-In Hotel
Bulusan 10 * *
21.Achieme Hotel San Vicente Central
12 *
23.Red Line Lodging Inn Balite 15 * *
24.Rejens Lodging Inn Balite 6 * *
25.Bimas Inn Tawiran 10 * *
26.El Cañonero Sto. Niño, San Vicente South
*
28.Vencio’s Garden Hotel & Restaurant
Tawiran 10 * *
29.Neo’s Inn Salong 5 *
30.Hillside Inn Salong 9 *
31.Golden Paradise Inn 18 *
32. Aguas Hotel Bayanan I *
33. Nikita’s Place Hotel Tawiran 18 * *
34. Metropolis Hotel San Vicente North
10 *
35. Tree of Life Libis 18 *
36. Don Amando’s Inn Ibaba 4 *
37. Ancheta’s Boarding House
Masipit
38. BC Head Apartelle Sta. Maria
39. People’s Inn San Vicente South
40. CBS Hotel & Resort Malamig
41. La Swerte Hotel Ibaba East
42. Amore Inn Pachoca
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
Location Area Description/Place of Interest
1. Calapan Recreational and Zoological Park
Bulusan 26,457 sq. m
Zoo animals, recreational areas, picnic and camping
grounds
2.Bulusan Caves Bulusan Home of Bats,various forms of Stalactites &
Stalagmites
3. Caluangan Lake Baruyan 1,280,000 sq
m
Home of the famous baruy(halaan) and various
kinds of fishes
4. Bacochico I Ibaba East 406,606 sq m
White beaches,corals & various rock formations
5.Bacochico II Ibaba East 142,101 sq m
White beaches,corals & various rock formations
6.Bacochico III Ibaba East 33,672 sq m
White beaches and corals
7.Harka Piloto Islet Suqui 47,970 sq m
White beaches and corals
8.Silonay Islet Suqui 60,000 sq m
White beaches and corals
9. Masipit Creek Masipit Various type of mangroves, different species of birds and
reptiles
10. Silonay, Navotas, Maidlang Marshes
Silonay, Navotas, Maidlang
Thick mangroves abound along the shoreline
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11. Pachoca-Balite Beach Pachoca and Balite
2-km length
Semi-black sand shorelines, cottages and
beach resorts are available to tourists
12. Lazareto-Suqui-Parang Beach
Lazareto, Suqui,Parang
3- km length
Semi-black sand shorelines, cottages and
beach resorts are available to tourists
HISTORICAL & RELIGIOUS SITES
Location Area Description/Place of Interest
1. Casa Real Ruins Ibaba East Former seat of Prov’l Spanish Gov’t
2. Calapan Old Cemetery (Bishop Finneman Center)
Calero Site where the first captive Insurrectos in Calapan were executed by the
Spaniards
3.San Vicente Bridge San Vicente North
Site of the first battle between the Spaniards
and Insurrectos
4. Calapan Sto. Niño Cathedral
Ilaya Founded 300 years ago, it is the center of religious activities in Calapan City
5. Mindoro HS (OMHS) San Vicente East
50,000 sq. m
Became the Headquarters of Japanese Army in
Or.Mindoro during the Second World War
6.St. Augustine Seminary Suqui Seminary with museum
7.Bishop Palace San Rafael Residence of Bishop & Botanical Gardens
8.St. Rafael Monastery St. Rafael Place for Retreat and Seminars
9. Benedictine Nuns St. Rafael Place for Retreat and Seminars
10. Mangyan Mission Calero Mangyan Heritage Center
11.Calapan City Musem Guinobatan The Museum houses relics from the American and
Japanese period and even from the past leaders of
the City.
12. New City Hall Guinobatan 5 has. The seat of the City Government of Calapan
13. Provincial Museum Camilmil Artifacts from the Pre-Spanish Era
14. Calapan Plaza Ibaba East Relatively modified structure adjacent the Old
City Hall that serves as park and amusement.
AGRO-TOURISM SITES Location Area Description/Place of Interest
1. Parang Coconut and Banana Plantations
Parang Various types of bananas and coconuts are planted.
Activities: Lupakan, Coconut
Harvesting,Picnics. Harvesting season is all
year round
2. Masipit Fishponds Masipit Bangus, shrimps and crabs are cultured at Masipit Fishponds. Harvesting
season is all-year round
3. Sapul Orchard Sapul Main attractions are rambutan & lanzones.
September and October are harvesting seasons.
4. Biga Ricefields Biga Famous varieties of palay are planted, activity for tourists, planting and
harvesting, picnics and pinipigan.
5. Papaya Plantation Personas
CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS
Location Area Description/Place of Interest
1. Calapan City Fiesta Calapan City Held from Dec 16-Jan 1 of every year. Celebrated in honor of the Patron Sto.
Niño. Considered the longest celebrated Fiesta
in the Phil.
2. Mayuhan and Santacruzan
Calapan City Celebrated in every barangay of the city from
May 1-31 of the year. Highlights the Flower
offering and procession of the Holy Cross and Sagalas
3. Calapan City Foundation Day
Calapan City Celebrated every 21st of March. Highlights: KALAP FESTIVAL, Street Dancing
Contest, Mardigras , Search for Miss Calapan & Employees Day for CGC
employees
4. Oriental Mindoro Foundation Day
Calapan City Held every Nov 9-15 of the year. Hosted by Or.
Mindoro Prov’l Gov’t. Highlights: Street Dancing
Contest, Miss Or. Mdo. Pageant, Pandangitab
Source: City Trade and Industry Department as of year 2013
Legend; nr=number of rooms lf = lodging and food t/b = toilet/bathrooms sf =
shopping facilities cf = communication facilities rsf = recreation and sports facilities
This are the tourist spots and accommodations of Calapan city. Even only in
the city it is already rich in tourist destinations.
Strategic Cluster Destination Profile
Name of Cluster CP-3 Mindoro-Calamian Cluster
Location & Composition
The Cluster comprises three Tourism Development Areas: CP-3A Puerto Galera, CP-3B Southwest Mindoro Coast and Hinterland, and CP-3C Busuanga-Coron-Culion Islands.
Main Tourism
Resources / Assets
Coastal beaches, coves, islands, internationally protected marine reserves, WWII wrecks, marine karst, and forest landscapes; indigenous cultures; other cultural heritage including historic sites, customs, tradition, cuisine and festivals.
Access International air access via NAIA with domestic connections to Busuanga, and San Jose Airports; and ferry services between Batangas to Puerto Galera and San Jose, and to Coron.
Tourist Accommodation Facilities
1,677 hotel and resort rooms accredited with DOT located mainly in urban centers operating at +50% room occupancy. Many smaller establishments not accredited.
Tourism Metrics 470,641 arrivals in tourist accommodation in 2008 of which 168,980 are estimated to be international and 301,661 were domestic arrivals. 2000 to 2008 CAGR was 13.08%.
Development Potential
Internal Strengths Internal Weaknesses
Well-developed small-scale resort base at Puerto Galera
Pristine and unspoiled nature of the Busuanga-Coron-Culion Islands
High marine and forest biodiversity
Indigenous cultural heritage
Poor air and sea accessibility
Poor access and visitor infrastructure at tourist sites
Limited capacity of key sites
Poor reputation of some sites
Weak public sector coordination and tourism Governance
External Opportunities External Threats
Increasing international and domestic tourism
Positioning the Cluster as a an eco-resort destination based on its island beach and marine and forest ecotourism assets
Uncoordinated and uncontrolled development
Impact of extractive industries (mining and logging)
Security concerns on Mindoro
Typhoons, earthquakes and Tsunamis (Mindoro)
Market Product Development Opportunities
Developing niche and small scale beach and island eco-resort and wellness-spa destinations, developing marine and forest adventure ecotourism products, developing diving and nautical tourism facilities, and supporting these with a broad range of nature and culture heritage sightseeing and adventure activities.
Key Products: Nature Based, Sun and Beach, Cultural Tourism
Strategic Products/Markets: Health & Wellness Tourism
Opportunity/Niche: Nautical Tourism
Key Development Deficiencies and Needs
Access & Connectivity
Upgrading existing domestic airports to improve air operations from NAIA and Clark International Airports, and improving fast ferry access from Batangas and Manila and
upgrading RORO access.
Upgrading road access between Puerto Galera and San Jose, and Ferry/RORO connections to Busuanga-Coron-Culion Islands.
Tourist Site & Attraction Development
Improving last mile tourist site road and sea access as well as site visitor infrastructure including restoration of sites and structures with sustained operations and maintenance.
Tourist Accommodation Needs
Niche and small-scale beach and island eco-resorts.
Network of community-based marine, coastal, and forest-based ecotourism sites
Develop appropriately sized mixed use leisure, entertainment, shopping, and multi-purpose convention facilities in San Jose
Improve and expand existing range of day activity products.
Forecasts Arrivals 2010 - 2016
Baseline (2010) Low Growth Scenario 2016 High Growth Scenario 2016
Foreign: 91,897
Domestic: 217,093
Total: 308,990
Foreign: 154,120
Domestic: 384,593
Total: 538,713
Foreign: 212,563
Domestic: 502,149
Total: 714,712
Source of Data: Accommodation Establishments as submitted to Department
Tourism Regional Offices
CHAPTER 3.2.2 THE MICRO SETTING
Lazareto is a barangay of the philippine component city City Of Calapan in
the province Oriental Mindoro in MIMAROPA which is part of the Luzon group of
islands. Lazareto is one of the barangays which are in the outlying area of
Component City City of Calapan. The component city City Of Calapan with a
population of about 116,976 and its 62 barangays belong to the partly urban areas
in the Philippines. While some of the barangays developed modern urban
structures, some others, especially
those which are seated in the outlying
areas, remained rural. By the end of
2007 Lazareto had 3,853 residents.
The site chose is on barangay
lazareto, Calapan City, Oriental
Mindoro. The map shows the provincial
and barangay roads, barangay
boundaries and the establishments. In
the barangay lazareto there are the
Calapan airport, the elementary school,
chapels and few resorts. The barangay
is surrounded by a shoreline. The existing structures are mostly the residential,
agricultural and industrial.
Barangay
HouseholdNumber of Household
Household Number of
Population Population Household
URBAN 2010 2010 2007 2007
1 Lazareto 4,005 877 3,853 839
Population Density of the Barangay
Barangay Land Area (has)
Population 2010
Density (Population/has)
Lazareto 130.1222 4,005 30.78
CHAPTER 3.2.3 RELATED LAWS AND ORDINANCES
Article xxii
Sustainable design and green architectonics for buildings/ Structures,
their sites/ grounds and affected portions of Rrows/ streets
The Water Code provisions on legal easements along waterways must be fully
complied with. Failure to comply will subject the violator/s to the penalties
prescribed under this Act.
Article xxiv the public domain [legal easements, view corridors/ sight
lines, streets/ road Right-of-way (rrow) and sidewalks/ arcades]
Section 2401. Legal Easements.
As prescribed under this Act and under the Water Code of the Philippines, legal
easements are areas prescribed by law to be free of obstructions or of constructed
buildings/ structures intended for permanent occupancies.
Solid Waste Management and MRF Establishment
The City Environment and Natural Resources Department accomplished
effectively the proper waste collection and disposal procedures in accordance to
national and local policies.
Substantial reduction in the volume of garbage generated in CY 2013 in the
51 service barangays was noticed because of the mandatory establishment of
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). Recyclables were sold to buyback centers
(junkshops) and biodegradable materials were composted, reducing bulk of solid
waste collected by the city government. The number of service barangays
increased by 21 % for 2013.
CENRD is continuously conducting meetings with street sweepers, collectors
and waste keepers for their sensitive tasks and duties.
Wastes Segregation
Intensified campaign to encourage
barangays to establish and operate
their own Materials Recovery Facility
(MRF) for intensified waste
segregation. Establishment of
compost pits is highly encouraged.
Barangay receptacles with proper
segregation signage. Source: City Environment and Natural Resources Department
Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 200
Chapter 3.3 Site Development Options
Chapter 3.3.1 Site Analysis
Industrial Building Northeast Monsoon
Sunset SITE Sunrise
Squatters
Area
Calapan Airport
Southwest Monsoon
Site Visit
Chapter 3.3.2 Proposed Site Development Plan (with building massing)
Chapter 3.3.2.1 SCHEME 1
Chapter 3.3.2.1 SCHEME 2
APPENDICES
Appendix 1. Generalized map of elevation.
Appendix 2. Generalized map of slope.
Appendix 3. Combined Risk to Geophysical Disaster
SURVEY QUESTIONAIRE
Beach Front Development- Hotel and Convention Center in Mindoro
Survey
Gender
Male
FemaleAge
Occupation
Employed
Unemployed
StudentTourist or from Mindoro
Local Tourist
International Tourist/ Foreigner
Citizen of MindoroHave you been to Mindoro?
Yes
No
Not yet, but i want toIf no, what do you want to see in Mindoro?
The Mangyans' cultural performance
The white sands of Puerto Galera
The natural rivers of Mindoro
The colorful fiestas of every barangay in Mindoro
To learn more about cultures and traditions of mindoro
I have no idea what is in Mindoro
Other: Have you attended any events held in Mindoro?
Yes
NoIf yes, what events have you attended?
The cultural events (such as fiestas, pageants and mangyan performance and etc.)
The sports events
Business meetings or conference
Family gathering
Vacation
Weddings or Proms
Other: If yes, where are this events being held?
Check all item that applies (one or more)
Gym
Convention Centers
Outdoor area
Hotel
Beach
Other: Are you interested in attending large events in Mindoro?
Such as regional events, national events, world expo and etc
Yes, to gain new experiences in Mindoro
No, it's too far from my place
Yes, if there is a place I could stay in
Yes, if there will be a good quality of facilitiesAre you comfortable/ satisfied with the venues held in Mindoro?
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very DissatisfiedWhere do you want to stay at when you're in Mindoro?
Hotel
Motel
Apartelle
Resort
Other: What location do you prefer of where you're staying at?
In a water front (beach, river, etc)
In the city
In a village or on a rural area
Other: Are you satisfied with the accommodation during your stay in Mindoro?
Very satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very DissatisfiedDo you think it is necessary to build a convention center in Mindoro?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly DisagreeIf yes, what do you think should be considered in the design of such facility?
Check all item that applies (one or more)
Showcasing the culture and traditions of the location
A better location that surrounds nature and greeneries
Near from the urban but still have the facility of living in a rural setting
High quality of facilities
Has many leisure and entertainment facilities
Other: