Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

University of the City of Manila

Intramuros, Manila

College of Tourism, Hotel, and Travel Industry Management

TRM 123-1

Attraction, Entertainment, Recreation, and Others

Submitted to: Mr. Joseph Tullao

Submitted by:

Aggabao, Mary Ann Jamaica C.

2012-10850

Sanchez, Honie Mae R.

2011-10685

Germo, Marian Jane J.

2012-20496

Ma, Lyn Hart

2012-10859

Ontingco, Korina Beatriz M.

2012-10477

Cabuslay, Micah Joy M.

2011-20615

Theme Parks

The opening of Disneyland changed the local amusement park business considerably because it expanded the concept of amusement parks from simply rides and carnival barkers to include shows, shops, and restaurants in theme settings with immaculate cleanliness, promising adventure, history, science fiction, and fantasy. The success of Disneyland brought Walt Disney World, the largest and grandest theme park in the world, with its Magic Kingdom as the focal point of the resort complex.

Top U.S Theme ParksRank (2012) Theme Parks Location1 Cedar Point Sandusky, Ohio2 Walt Disney World Orlando, Florida3 King’s Island Mason, Ohio4 Schlitterbahn New Braunfels, Texas5 Disneyland Resort Anaheim, California6 Busch Gardens Wiiliamsburg Williamsburg, Virginia7 Universal Studios Orlando, Florida8 Knoebels Amusement Resort Elysburg, Pennsylvania9 Six Flags Great America Gurnee, Illinois10 Lego land Carlsbad, California

#10 – Legoland in Carlsbad, CaliforniaLegoland California stretches its alluring, nostalgic theme over 50 rides, shows and attractions that are friendly to younger children and consistently fun for all. All nine sections have plenty to see and do, but for Lego buffs, the favorite has to be Miniland USA. Here you’ll see stunningly accurate Lego models of New York City, San Francisco, Washington D.C. and many others.

#9 – Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IllinoisSix Flags is a dependable brand for thrill-lovers needing a little mid-summer fun. With nearly 70 rides to enjoy, including 10 adult coasters. Built for anyone who loves classic amusement parkentertainment.

#8 – Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PennsylvaniaWith the installation of a swimming pool, a steam-powered carousel and a few picnic tables in 1926, Knoebels Amusement Resort humbly began, and it has since evolved day by day into a historic park with plenty to love and personality to spare. Proclaiming itself, “America’s Largest Free Admission Park.”

#7 – Universal Studios in Orlando, FloridaAt this theme park, rides and attractions are based on popular movie and TV show properties, including Shrek, Men in Black, The Mummy, Terminator, Jaws (a classic, as always) and so on. Even more exciting for thrill fans is the sister park, Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Separated into five sections, or islands, this park takes guests on a journey through the world of Marvel super heroes, Dr. Seuss, Jurassic Park and others.

#6 – Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VirginiaWith a full roster of past awards to place upon its mantle, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is one of the most beloved theme parks in America. Most apparent about Busch Gardens Williamsburg is the sheer beauty of the park. Well-

maintained with a unique design, this place is almost as fun to walk as it is to ride. The ten sections, or hamlets, are inspired by countries in Europe, from Scotland to Germany, and the quality of the theme décor never fails to impress. Nor do the rides, especially the Griffon, the world’s tallest and fastest dive machine coaster.

#5 – Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CaliforniaDisneyland Park, the original opened by Walt Disney himself in 1955, is visited by more than 14 million guests every year, the second most of any theme park in the world. So much of what makes Disney theme parks famous started at Disneyland: the monorail,It’s a Small World, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Haunted Mansion, The Matterhorn. Today, the exploration is near endless with Disneyland Park, Disney’s California Adventure and Downtown Disney to discover. More than a park, Disneyland is a cultural rite of passage.

#4. Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels, TexasA waterpark featuring three incredible parks (for one admission), 40+ rides, 17 slides, nine tube chutes, uphill water coasters, three lazy rivers and more than three miles of tube rides.

#3. King’s Island in Mason, OhioThis is a good, old-fashioned, pretension-free, no guff, no gimmicks thrill-park. It’s also humongous, with 364 acres of park grounds boasting over 80 rides and attractions. King’s Island also features an admission-included waterpark and multi-award-winning Kid’s park called Nickelodeon Universe.

#2. Walt Disney World in Orlando, FloridaThe Disney World Resort is a collection of four theme parks and numerous other attractions like waterparks, shopping districts, concert venues and restaurants. The original park, and still the most popular to this day, is the Magic Kingdom, home of the world-famous Cinderella Castle and Main Street U.S.A.

#1. Cedar Point in Sandusky, OhioAt 364-acres with 75 rides, ten shows, a water park and seventeen roller coasters. Cedar Point has an adjacent waterpark, Soak City, available with either separate admission or with a combo ticket.

World’s Most Visited Theme ParksRanks Theme Parks and Location Annual Visitors1 Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney

World, Florida17, 142,000

2 Disneyland Park, Anaheim, California

16,140,000

3 Tokyo Disneyland 13,996,0004 Tokyo Disney Sea 11,930,0005 Disneyland, Disneyland Paris 10,990,0006 Epcot, Walt Disney World,

Florida10,825,000

7 Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Florida

9,783,000

8 Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World, Florida

9,699,000

9 Universal Studios Japan, Osaka 8,500,00010 Islands of Adventure, Universal

Orlando, Florida7,674,000

Theme parks in the PhilippinesManila Ocean ParkLocated behind the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta, Manila, this state-of-the-art complex features an oceanarium, open water marine habitat, as well as restaurants, malls, and other facilities.Admission Fees/Ticket Rates:Adults - Php400Kids (4ft. and below) - Php350Manila ZooIf you go to Quirino Ave., Adriatico St., Manila, you will see the Manila Zoo, the oldest zoo in Asia. It features more than 800 animals and a kinder zoo where you can take a closer look at different species. The zoo is open everyday from 7AM-6PM.Admission Fees/Ticket Rates:Adults - Php40Kids (4ft. and below) - Php20Star CityThis amusement park has something for everyone. Main attractions include an indoor carnival with kiddie rides, different kinds of roller coasters, and dino island museum. Another main attraction in Star City is the Snow World where you can see ice carvings and try the ice slide. This park is located at Sotto St., CCP Complex Roxas Blvd., Pasay City, Manila. It is open from Monday to Thursday at 4-11PM and Friday-Sunday at 2PM-12 midnight.Admission Fee/Ticket Rate:Pop Tag (ride all you can) - Php300Avilon Montalban Zoological ParkCommonly known as the Avilon Zoo, the Avilon Montalban Zoological Park is considered as the largest of its kind in the country. The 7.5-hectare park is home to more than 200 species of reptiles, 15 species of amphibians, and 40 species of arachnids (as of 2006). It is located in Bo. San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal.Admission Fees/Ticket Rates:Adults – Php300Children (3.5ft. and below) – Php200Enchanted KingdomThis 41-acre theme park is located in Sta. Rosa, Laguna (about 26 kilometers south of Manila). It showcases a total of 30 rides which are categorized into seven park zones or themes.Admission Fees/Ticket Rates:Regular Day Pass – Php400 (weekday), Php500 (weekend, holiday)Junior Day Pass (for kids who are 36”-47” tall) – Php250 (weekday), Php320 (weekend, holiday)Carousel Special – Php150 (unlimited access to the Grand Carousel, Bumbling Boulders, and Boulderville Express)Children who are 35” tall can enter the park for free.

Ocean AdventureYou can find this marine attraction at Camayan Wharf, West Ilanin Forest Area, Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Its shows feature trained dolphins and sea lions. It also has an ocean discovery aquarium and rescue center for injured animals. Ocean Adventure is open daily from 9AM-6PM.Admission Fees/Ticket Rates:Adults – Php450Children (12 yrs. old and below), Senior citizens - Php370Albay Park and WildlifeSituated in Legazpi City, Albay, this complex is home to more than 400 birds, mammals, and reptiles. Other amenities in the park include a picnic area, food court, kids' playground, lagoon, and gazebo. It is open daily except on Mondays, 8AM to 6PM.Admission Fees/Ticket Rates:Adults (1.2m and above) – Php20Children (1.2m and below) – Php10

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)

“Safe operations, professional growth, and success of the amusement parks and attractions industry”

Founded in 1918, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities worldwide.

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities worldwide and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the amusement industry.

IAAPA is headquartered in the United States and has three regional offices in Brussels, Belgium, Hong Kong, China, and Mexico City, Mexico. IAAPA’s global arm extends further through our Global Alliances partnerships with six international liaison organizations representing Southeast Asia (IAAPA ASEAN); Australia and New Zealand (AALARA); India (IAAPI); the People’s Republic of China (CAAPA); Argentina (AAPA); and Brazil (ADIBRA).

The organization represents more than 4,300 facility, supplier, and individual members from more than 97 countries including professionals from:

1. Amusement parks, theme parks, and attractions2. Family entertainment centers3. Museums and science centers4. Water parks and resorts5. Zoos and aquariums6. Industry manufacturers and suppliers

Some of the members of the association support the program- Give Kids the World. GKTW is a nonprofit resort in Kissimmee, Florida for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.Mission Statement"Our mission is to serve the membership by promoting safe operations, global development, professional growth, and commercial success of the amusement parks and attractions industry."

Vision StatementWe envision a professional association regarded as an indispensable resource for our members and an

international authority for our industry by:• Advancing safe facility operations globally;• Promoting a favorable public image for the association, its leadership, and the industry at large to consumers, government officials, and the media;• Providing primary sources for market connections for buyers and suppliers while maintaining economic vitality for the association and value for its members;• Promoting professional development by providing continuing education, certification, and training in attractions operations;• Being an allied partner with industry associations that expand the IAAPA brand, increase membership, and increase attendance at IAAPA-branded trade shows;• Being a credible resource for industry data and statistical analysis to support the IAAPA mission.

Gaming or the Gambling IndustryAs a recreational pursuit, gaming is becoming more popular, especially in the United States. It is often combined

with other types of entertainment, such as nightclub shows and sports activities.Casino gaming industries in many countries have experienced substantial growth and expansion in the 1990s. Much

of this has been a direct result of explicit strategies adopted by state, provincial or national governments which believe that casinos can be an important catalyst in creating or otherwise stimulating growth and tourism within their borders. However, the success of using casinos as a growth strategy and a tourism strategy has been mixed. The actual impacts of casino developments and their contributions to tourism objectives have depended on a variety of circumstances.

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is the Philippines third largest contributor of revenue after the Tax and Customs Authority. It is a government owned and controlled corporation first established in by Presidential Decree 1067-A and entered itself in a contract with Philippine Casino Operators Corporation (PCOC) in operating the floating casino in the Manila Bay in 1977.

PAGCOR is under the Office of the President of the Philippines. As of December 31, 2009, the Pagcor Board is composed of Chairman/CEO - Efraim C. Genuino, President/COO - Rafael Butch Francisco, Directors - Imelda Dimaporo, Philip G. Lo, Manuel C. Roxas and Susana Vargas (ex-officio) and Corporate Secretary - Carlos R. Bautista. On July 2, 2010, Cristino L. Naguiat, Jr. was sworn in as its new Chairman. On July 19, 2010, Jorge Sarmiento was named as its new President & COO along with other new members to the Board, namely: Enriquito M. Nuguid, Eugene D. Manalastas and Jose S. Tanjuatco.Winter Sport

A winter sport is a sport which is played on snow or ice. Most such sports are variations of skiing, ice skating and sledding. Traditionally such sports were only played in cold areas during winter, but artificial snow and ice allow more flexibility. Common individual sports include cross-country skiing, Alpine skiing, snowboarding, ski jumping, speed skating, figure skating, luge, skeleton, bobsleigh and snowmobiling. Common team sports include ice hockey, curling and bandy. Winter sports often have their own multi-sport tournaments, such as the Winter Olympic Games.List of winter sports

Ice skating Skiing Sledding Snow boarding Snowmobiling Team sports

Ice hockey snow rugby

Recreational sports ice fishing building snowmen

Gaming Organization

Started as early as 1992 with Micronet Software Manila (1992), a subsidiary of Japan-based Micronet, followed by Japan Media Programming-Cebu (JAMP-Cebu, 1997) Both companies produced game content for Japanese publishers Homegrown companies started appearing in 2000.

There were at least 60 companies involved in the game development process Of which, 15 are members of the Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) At least 3 more companies are expected to join GDAP by first quarter of 2011

International Game Developers Association (IGDA) First organization of game developers in Manila Chapter, established in 2003 by Buddy Del Rosario of Spoon Interactive IGDA is now focused on interfacing with the developer community in order to improve the developer pool, as well as attract and educate professionals and students about the local game industry.

UGotGame (UGG) First major event intended to promote the industry to the community organized by IGDA Manila Chapter and the computer organizations of University of the Philippines, De La Salle University, Ateneo de Manila University and Mapua Institute of Technology. The first UGotGame was held September 2004, second in May 2005, latest in September 2007.

Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) is a premier association committed towards the advancement and growth of the game development industry in the Philippines.

Established in 2007, GDAP promotes the local game development industry through activities that boost awareness, encourage skills development, improve infrastructure, and reduce cost of doing business for game studios and local publishers.

GDAP is made up of over 30 members from both the business and academic sector, all working towards propelling the local game development industry onwards. GDAP’s mission is to establish the Philippines as the leading gaming hub in Southeast Asia, and among the best in the world in terms of game development.

The Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) the cross-sectoral association for the information technology and business process outsourcing (IT-BPO) and global in-house center (GIC) industry in the Philippines, welcomed partners and industry officials to the blessing and dedication ceremony of its new office at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES ORGANIZATION OF RESPONSIBLE GAMERS (UP ORG) A cultural organization which promotes responsible gaming which is defined as applying the understanding that the will to play video games of any genre and in any platform must not put one's academics in jeopardy by prioritizing our responsibilities as students of an academe, as individuals and as gaming enthusiasts.

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is a 100 percent government-owned and controlled

corporation that runs under the direct supervision of the Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines. The

Corporation was created during the Martial Law years by virtue of a Presidential Decree (PD1067-A) issued by then

President Ferdinand Marcos in response to calls for the Philippine Government to put a stop to the growing proliferation

of illegal casino operations in various parts of the country then. The law creating PAGCOR was later amended and

consolidated under PD 1869 otherwise known as the PAGCOR Charter.

Under its Charter, PAGCOR was given a three-pronged mandate:

1. Regulate, authorize and license games of chance, games of cards and games of numbers, particularly

casino gaming, in the Philippines;

2. Generate revenues for the Philippine Government’s socio-civic and national development programs; and

3. Help promote the Philippine tourism industry.

 

Examples of Distributors in the Philippines

• Level-Up Games • AMP

• IP E-Games (IPVG) • Digital Media Exchange, Inc.

Examples of Retailers

• Netopia and other internet cafes • Traditional retailers

• Digital distribution • ABS-CBN Interactive (Phil.) • Datablitz (Phil.)

• Steam and the iPhone App store (others • Best Buy/Walmart (others)

Examples of Publishers International

• Atari (France) • Nintendo (Japan)

• Electronic Arts (US) • Sega (Japan)

• Konami (Japan) • Sony Computer Entertainment (Japan)

• LucasArts (US) • Ubisoft (France)

RECREATION

Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun". The term recreation implies participation to be healthy refreshing mind and body.

Many travelers seek adventure, challenge and excitement in the kinds of outdoor settings. Hiking, cycling, mountaineering, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, horseback riding, river rafting, scuba diving, sky diving, snowmobiling, and nature and wildlife viewing are just some of the activities included in this portion of the industry. The industry therefore needs staff that combines special expertise with their love and knowledge of the outdoors. As with all tourism occupations, employees must enjoy working with people and be skilled at understanding and meeting individual needs. In addition, they must respect the environment and help others to respect it as well, to ensure the ecology is respected and maintained for the future.

The Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Recreation SectorAdventure Tourism is an outdoor leisure activity that generally takes place in an unusual, exotic, remote or wilderness setting, sometimes involving some form of unconventional means of transportation and tending to be associated with low or high levels of physical activity.

Two categories under Adventure tourism: Hard adventure

- Hard adventure, such as mountain climbing, involves some risk and involves some risk and requires strenuous physical exertion on part of the participant.

Soft adventure- Soft adventure, such as hiking on a trail, is less risky, less strenuous, and requires little or no participation. To

capture the tourist looking for a soft adventure, whitewater rafting companies have gone to larger more stable rafts or quieter areas of the river.

Outdoor recreation is commonly divided into three areas of activity: skiing, gold and tennis, and marine activities.Organized recreation many recreational activities are organized, typically by public institutions, voluntary group-work agencies, private groups supported by membership fees, and commercial enterprises. Examples of each of these are the National Park Service, the YMCA, the Kiwanis, and Disney World.

Health and recreation

Recreation has many health benefits, and, accordingly, recreational therapy has been developed to take advantage of this effect. Such therapy is applied in rehabilitation, and in the care of the elderly, the disabled, or people with chronic diseases. Recreational physical activity is important to reduce obesity, and the risk of osteoporosis and of cancer, most significantly in men that of colon and prostate, and in women that of the breast; however, not all malignancies are reduced as outdoor recreation has been linked to a higher risk of melanoma. Extreme adventure recreation naturally carries its own hazards.

Recreational vehicle or RV is the usual term for a motor vehicle or trailer equipped with living space and amenities found in a home.

A recreational vehicle normally includes a kitchen, a bathroom, a bedroom and a living room. In other countries the terms caravan, camper van or motorhome are more common, and the vehicles themselves vary, although typically being smaller than those in North America. A recreational vehicle is any vehicle, whether towed or driven that has a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living area. Recreational vehicles include: motorhome (class A, B, and C), travel trailer, fifth wheel trailer, popup trailer, and slide-in camper.

Park

A park is an area of open space provided for recreational use. It can be in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human enjoyment, or - in addition- for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas, but may also contain buildings and other artefacts such as play grounds. Many natural parks are legally protected by law.

National parks

A national park is a reserve of land, usually, but not always declared and owned by a national government, protected from most human development and pollution. Although this may be so, it is not likely that the government of a specific

area owns it, rather the community itself. National parks are a protected area of IUCN category II. The largest national park in the world is the Northeast Greenland National Park, which was established in 1974.

In the United States the concept of preserving landscapes for the pleasure of the people was established on June 30, 1864, when President Abraham Lincoln signed the bill creating the Yosemite Grant. A policy of preservation, rather than co-usage as in the National Forests, where grazing, farming and logging are licensed, was implemented four decades later during the presidential administration of Teddy Roosevelt, and Yosemite became a national park. Tourism and, later, recreation were the intended purposes of the lands Roosevelt set aside in the system. John Muir was instrumental in this effort.

These parks were termed national parks and today are looked after by the U.S. National Park Service. There are also national parks in many other countries.

A national park is a park, in use for conservation purposes. Often it is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Although individual nations designate their own national parks differently, there is a common idea: the conservation of wild nature for posterity and as a symbol of national pride.,[1] Furthermore, an international organization, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and its World Commission on Protected Areas, has defined "National Park" as its Category II type of protected areas. While ideas for this type of national park had been suggested previously, the United States established the first such one, Yellowstone National Park, in 1872. The largest national park in the world meeting the IUCN definition is the Northeast Greenland National Park, which was established in 1974. According to the IUCN, there were 6,555 national parks worldwide in 2006 that meet its criteria.

State parks are thus similar to national parks, but under state rather than federal administration. Similarly, local government entities below state level may maintain parks, e.g., regional parks or county parks. In general, state parks are smaller than national parks, with a few exceptions such as the Adirondack Park in New Yorkand Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California.

The National Parks Development Committee is a government agency that is tasked to oversee national parks in the Philippines. It was established primarily for the purpose of developing and maintaining national parks specifically the Rizal Park or Luneta, Paco Park, the Pook ni Maria Makiling and Burnham Park.

The NPDC was established on January 14, 1963 by Executive Order 30 for the development of Quezon Memorial Circle, Luneta and other National Parks. In 1964, the committee was then designated as the "National Parks Development Committee". It was attached to the Department of Tourism in 1987.

Mission

To provide fully developed and well- maintained parks for the Filipinos wholesome recreation and socio-cultural education which will contribute towards the enrichment of the national identity heritage.

Areas of ResponsibilityRizal ParkPaco ParkPook Olivia De SalamancaMabini ShrinePook ni Maria Makiling ParkBurnham Park

Rizal Park

Paco Park

Pook ni Maria Makiling

Burnham Park

NATIONAL PARKS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

LOGICAL FRAMEWORK

Societal goal

Economic growth towards poverty reduction

Sectoral goal

Increased contribution of tourism to the national economy

Organizational Outcomes

Increased livelihood oppurtunity Enriched visitor experience Well maintained national parks Increased park visitors

Major Final Outputs

Development and maintenance services Promotion services

Programs/Activities/Projects

Development, beautification, preservation and maintenance of parks Provision for security services Regulation and supervision of business activities Conduct of arts and cultural programs/events Provision of park security services

List of national parks of the Philippines

National Parks of the Philippines (Filipino: Pambansang Liwasan ng Pilipinas) are places of natural or historical value designated for protection and sustainable utilization by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources under the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act (1992). As of 2012, there are 240 protected areas in the Philippines, of which 34 have been classified as National Parks.

Name Location Area Established

Aurora Memorial National Park Aurora-Nueva Ecija5,676 ha14,026 acres

1937

Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park Kalinga1,338 ha3,306 acres

1972

Bangan Hill National Park Nueva Vizcaya13.90 ha34 acres

1995

Bataan National Park Bataan23,688 ha58,534 acres

1945

Biak-na-Bato National Park Bulacan2,117 ha5,231 acres

1937

Bulabog Putian National Park Iloilo854.33 ha2,111 acres

1961

Caramoan National Park Camarines Sur347 ha857 acres

1938

Cassamata Hill National Park Abra57 ha141 acres

1974

Fuyot Springs National Park Isabela819 ha2,024 acres

1938

Guadalupe Mabugnao Mainit Hot Spring National Park Cebu57.50 ha142 acres

1972

Hundred Islands National Park Pangasinan1,676.30 ha4,142 acres

1940

Kuapnit Balinsasayao National Park Leyte364 ha899 acres

1937

Lake Butig National Park Lanao del Sur68 ha168 acres

1965

Lake Dapao National Park Lanao del Sur1,500 ha3,707 acres

1965

Libmanan Caves National Park Camarines Sur 19.40 ha 1934

Name Location Area Established

48 acres

Luneta National Park Metro Manila16.24 ha40 acres

1955

MacArthur Landing National Park Leyte6.78 ha17 acres

1977

Mado Hot Spring National Park Cotabato48 ha119 acres

1939

Minalungao National Park Nueva Ecija2,018 ha4,987 acres

1967

Mount Arayat National Park Pampanga3,715.23 ha9,181 acres

1933

Mount Dajo National Park Sulu213.35 ha527 acres

1938

Mount Data National ParkBaguio-Bontoc Scenic National Park

Cordillera5,512 ha13,620 acres

1936

Mounts Iglit-Baco National Park Mindoro Occidental75,455 ha186,453 acres

1969

Mount Pulag National Park Cordillera-Nueva Vizcaya11,550 ha28,541 acres

1987

Naujan Lake National Park Mindoro Oriental21,655 ha53,511 acres

1956

Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park Ilocos Sur1,316 ha3,252 acres

1963

Olongapo Naval Base Perimeter National Park Zambales9.04 ha22 acres

1968

Pagsanjan Gorge National Park Laguna152.64 ha377 acres

1939

Pantuwaraya Lake National Park Lanao del Sur20 ha49 acres

1965

Name Location Area Established

Paoay Lake National Park Ilocos Norte340 ha840 acres

1969

Quezon Memorial National Park Metro Manila22.70 ha56 acres

1975

Rungkunan National Park Lanao del Sur undetermined 1965

Sacred Mountain National Park Lanao del Sur94 ha232 acres

1965

Salikata National Park Lanao del Sur undetermined 1965

Recreational Lands

Some places offer recreational activities. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun". The term recreation implies participation to be healthy refreshing mind and body.

Example of Recreation site in the Philippines

Situated in Lumban, Laguna, Caliraya Recreation Center or Caliraya Lake considered as a “Christian resort”, with a no smoking and no alcoholic drinks policy and also a preferred site for various company’s team building activities.

Adventure Travel

Adventure travel is a type of tourism, involving exploration or travel to remote, exotic and possibly hostile areas. Adventure tourism is rapidly growing in popularity, as tourists seek different kinds of vacations. According to the U.S. based Adventure Travel Trade Association, adventure travel may be any tourist activity, including two of the following three components: a physical activity, a cultural exchange or interaction and engagement with nature.

Adventure tourism gains much of its excitement by allowing its participants to step outside of their comfort zone. This may be from experiencing culture shock or through the performance of acts, that require significant effort and involve some degree of risk (real or perceived) and/or physical danger (See extreme sports). This may include activities such as mountaineering, trekking, bungee jumping, mountain biking, rafting, zip-lining, paragliding, and rock climbing. Some obscure forms of adventure travel include disaster and ghetto tourism. Other rising forms of adventure travel include social and jungle tourism.

Access to inexpensive consumer technology, with respect to Global Positioning Systems, flash packing, social networking and photography, have increased the worldwide interest in adventure travel. The interest in independent adventure travel has also increased as more specialist travel websites emerge offering previously niche locations and sports.

Top 5 Outdoor Activities that You Can Do in the Philippines

A lot of foreign people visit the Philippines. Most of them are here to put up a business while others are here to look for a partner in life. There are also missionaries who are here to give assistance to those who are in need. But aside from the ones mentioned above, what are the other things that you can do in the Philippines? With 7107 islands, Philippines has a lot to offer. Here is a list of the top 5 outdoor activities that you can do in the Philippines whether you’re a foreign tourist or a local resident:

Swimming

Philippines is a tropical country and we have a warm weather here. So yeah, it’s one of the main reasons why swimming in the country is good. But aside from that, Philippines is also blessed with beautiful white sand beaches. The most famous among the beaches here is Boracay. The island is known for its powdery white sand and pristine water.

Palawan island is another choice for beach swimming. Most people say that Palawan can compete with Boracay. Also, Palawan island is not as populated as Boracay so it’s a good choice if you want a peaceful vacation.

Island Hopping

As an archipelagic country, Philippines is a good place for island hopping. Some of the islands here are equal to one province just like Siquijor and Camiguin. Stay in an island for three to four days so that you’ll have enough time to see and experience each of the unique surroundings.

The best place that I can suggest for island hopping is the Hundred Islands of Pangasinan. Overall, there are 124 islands at low tide and 123 islands at high tide. The islands are believed to be around 2,000,000 years old. Several species of animals are also found in the place including Fraser’s dolphins.

Another place in the Philippines that can compare with the Hundred Islands of Pangasinan is the Britannia Group of Islands in Surigaodel Sur. The place is composed of 24 islands and islets. The islands are not yet developed for tourism and I hope it would stay that way so that the natural beauty of the islands would be preserved. There are no cottages nor entrance fees. You can bring your own blanket and food and then eat on the ground. Just be careful with your garbage and make sure you bring it with you when you leave.

Whale Shark & Dolphin Watching

In Oslob, Cebu, you can experience to swim with the gentle giants or the whale sharks. You will need to ride a boat with a guide who will help you find the whale sharks. About 14 or 15 of the sharks have grown to be the fishermen’s pets because they feed the giant sharks.

The waters of Panglao in Bohol is known for dolphin watching. The dolphins leap on the surface of the water and make distinguishing sounds.

Surfing

SurigaodelNorte is the surfing capital of the Philippines. The place was once quiet but over the years, it has gained the attention of local and foreign surfers. The place is also blessed with beautiful white sand beaches, mangrove trees, rock formations, and mysterious caves.

Ziplining

The Dahilayan Adventure Park’s 840 meter dual ziplines with a drop of 100 meters is the longest in Asia. If you’re adventurous or if you have some fears that you want to conquer, trying the Asia’s lonest zipline is great.There are also other adventure parks in the Philippines that have ziplines. Even some beach resorts do. I have only tried it once and I’m thinking if I should do it again.Philippines have a lot more to offer but the ones listed above are the most exciting activities. Try one of those the next time you have a vacation.

Festival and Events

A festival or gala is an event, usually and ordinarily staged by a local community, which centers on and celebrates some unique aspect of that community and the Festival.

Among many religions, a feast is a set of celebrations in honour of God or gods. A feast and a festival are historically interchangeable. However, the term "feast" has also entered common secular parlance as a synonym for any large or elaborate meal. When used as in the meaning of a festival, most often refers to a religious festival rather than a film or art festival.

In the Philippines and many other former Spanish colonies, the Spanish word fiesta is used to denote a communal religious feast to honour a patron saint.

In the Christian liturgical calendar there are two principal feasts, properly known as the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord (Christmas) and the Feast of the Resurrection, (Easter). In the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglican liturgical calendars there are a great number of lesser feasts throughout the year commemorating saints, sacred events, doctrines, etc.

The word fest derives from the from word festivus, from the Latin word festivus. Festival was first recorded as a noun in 1589. Before it had been used as an adjective from the fourteenth century, meaning to celebrate a church holiday. The etymology of feast is very similar to that of festival. The word "feste" comes from Middle English, from Middle French, from the Latin word festa. There can be many different types of festivals, like Halloween, Saturnalia, and Christmas.

List of Festivals and Events in the Philippines

January

Feast of the Black NazareneDate: January 9th Location: Quiapo, ManilaA grand Fiesta, this festival centers on the image of the Black Nazarene which was transported by galleon from Mexico to Manila in the 17th century. The festival is marked by an afternoon procession by thousands of devotees.Ati-AtihanDate: January 16-22 Location: Kalibo, AklanOne of the most popular of the Philippine festivals, the Ati-atihan is a celebration in honor of the Sto. Niño.Revelers don colorful costumes and paint their bodies black and dance to the distictive beat of "Halabira!" around the town.PasungayDate: Every 2nd Saturday of January Location: San Joaquin, IloiloA festival of bulls on the hillsides of San Joaquin. Prized bulls from the town and neighboring areas fight amidst wild cheering from spectators.Sinulog FestivalDate: Every third weekend of January Location: Cebu City, CebuThe Feast of the Sto. Niño is celebrated in Cebu with a procession, street dancing competition and a fluvial parade. Much like the Ati-atihan, the Sinulog Festival is marked by frenzied reverly to the chant of "Pit Senor!"DinagyangDate: Every fourth weekend of January Location: Iloilo City, IloiloSpectacle characterized by a frenetic stomping of feet and hypnotic drumbeating. It is a colorful whirl of thousands of people dressed in unique costumes dancing and chanting all day and night.ZambulawanDate: Every third Sunday of January Location: Pagadian City, Zamboangadel SurThe founding of Pagadian City showcases the Subanon tribe's rich cultural heritage by way of songs, dances and exhibits of musical instruments.February

Feast of Our Lady of CandlesDate: February 2 Location: Jara, Iloilo CityThe biggest and most opulent religiuospageanty in Western Visayas. The blessing of candles and the yearly procession of the patroness, the Nuestra Senora de Candelaria is followed by the fiesta queen and her court which highlights the celebration.

March

Parraw RegattaDate: First Sunday of March Location: Iloilo CityAn exciting race among native outriggers in the strait between Guimaras Island and Iloilo City. This is an activity every summer hedged with rules, umpires and kibitzers.Eid-El-FITR Muslim FestivalMarch 9 - Region XIIA worldwide Muslim festival celebrating the end of the month-long fasting period of the Holy Month of Ramadam by the Muslims.

April

Via CrusisDate: April 1 Location: Cebu CityA lenten activity where devotees from Cebu City and its neighboring cities and towns do their penitential procession through cities the Station of the Cross built on 12 hectares of rolling hills. the life-size statues of the 14 Stations of the Cross have been patterned after the Way of the Cross in Lourdes, France.Pak'kaatKalloDate: Holy Week Location: Magpet, CotabatoAn annual feast of the Manobo tribal community of Magpet in celebration of a bountiful harvest.Moriones FestivalDate: Holy Week Location: Boac, Magpoc, MarinduqueOne of the most famous of Philippine festivals.Colorfully garbed and masked as Roman soldiers and centurions, locals reenact the life of Longinus culminating in his beheading. The entire towns of Boac, Morpog and Gasan are virtually converted into huge stages as the story as Longinus unfolds.TurumbaDate: Good Friday Location: Pakil, LagunaA procession of the centuries-old image of the Virgin Mary through the streets, procession, singing and dancing to the Turumba.Ang Pagtaltalsa GuimarasDate: Good Friday Location: Jordan, GuimarasLenten presentation on the hillside of Jordan with locals as actors. This ala-Oberrammergou event has been attracting hundreds of foreign and domestic tourists: Local devotees' visit usually culminates in the trek to "BalaanBukid" or Holy Mountain where a huge cross is planted by the chapel overlooking Guimaras Strait and Iloilo City.

Lamilamihan FestivalDate: 2nd or 3rd Week of April Location: Lamitan, BasilanA yearly festival coinciding with the founding of Lamitan Municipality; showcases the traditional Yakan customs and traditions, music and dances, and traditional crafts.Manaoag PilgrimageDate: 2nd Week of April Location: PangasinanAnnual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Manaoag. Known to local pilgrims / tourists as miraculous, the Virgin's image has become one of Manaoag's main attractions. Pilgrims' vehicles are blessed every Saturday.

May

Pista'yDayatDate: May 1 Location: Lingayen, PangasinanA day of thanksgiving for bountiful harvests and abundant fishing observed all over Pangasinan traditional with mass offering on beautiful beaches and fluvial parade.SantacruzanDate: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Location: NationwideTheSantacruzan is a procession commemmorating St. Helena's finding the "True Cross"; preceded bya nine-day Novena in honor of the Holy Cross. On the ninth day, usually on a weekend, the Santacruzan is held. The Reina Elena, accompanied by a little boy representing King Constantine, and the other sagalas representing biblical characters and the attributes of the Blessed Virgin, walk under gaily decorated arches.Carabao FestivalDate: May 14 - Location: Angono, RizalFarmers pay tribute to their patron saints; a procession of carabao carts bearing a myriad local produce is held; prizes are awarded to the strongest and most beautifully decorated carabaos.PulillanCarabaoDate: May 14 Location: Pulilan, BulacanHundreds of festively adorned carabaos are paraded by theis farmer-owners on the street leading to the church; there they are made to kneel down homage to San Isidro de Labrado, the patron saint of farmers.Pahiyassa QuezonDate: May 15 Location: Sariaya, Lucban, Tayabas, QuezonHomes are decked with kiping (multi-colored paper thin, leaf-shaped rice kropeck) and harvested vegetables; trade fair; civic parades, procession and other activities.Obando Fertility RitesDate: May 17 to 19 Location: Obando, BulacanA three day fiesta celebration in honor of San Pascual, Baylon, Sta. Clara and Nuestra Senora de Salambao. Childless couples, thankful parents, grateful farmers and fishermen dance along the streets together with colorfullycustomed women to pray for children and a good harvest.TapusansaKawitDate: May 30 Location: Kawit, CaviteA procession of gaily decorated floats decked with flowers of Maytimehonors the Blessed Virgin. The participation of the town's most beautiful young ladies symbolizes the purity and innocence of the Blessed Mother.

Antipolo PilgrimageDate: May Location: Antipolo, RizalA month-long celebration that brings devotees and pilgrims to venerate the Lady of Peace and Good Voyage enshrined in Antipolo Church and afterwards, picnic to nearby HinulugangTaktak.

June

Independence DayDate: June 12 Location: Kawit, CaviteIndependence Day Celebration, marked by a flag raising ceremony on the balcony of the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, where the first Philippine flag was unfurled.ParadangLechonDate: June 24 Location: Balayan, BatangasThe parading on the Feast of St. John the Baptist of "dressed" and decorated "lechons" (roasted pigs) around town.Revelers partake of the lechons after the parade.Pintados FestivalDate: June 29 Location: Tacloban CityStreet pageantry and contest focusing on the Leyteños' old custom of tattooing that signifies courage and status in the community.

July

PaawaysaKabayo (Horsefight)Date: July 25 and December 25 Location: Tanjay, Negros OrrientalAn exciting, thrilling and oftentimes bloody fight among studs for supremacy over a female horse. More than 100 horses have been trained solely for this twice a year event.Bocaue River FestivalDate: First Sunday of July Location: Bocaue, BulacanA famous river festival held in honor of the miraculous Cross of Bocaue (Krusng Wawa). During the fluvial procession, devotees ride in the "pagoda" and douse each other with water.

August

Rajah Baguinda FestivalDate: 2nd Week of August Location: Jolo, SuluA three-day cultural show and festivites commemorating the arrival of Rajah Baguinda who was responsible for the spread of Islam and reinforcing the Sultanate Government in the Sulu Archipelago.KadayawansaDabawDate: 3rd Week of August Location: Davao CityA celebration of the bountiful harvests of fruits and orchids during the season. Activities include fruit and flower show, trade fair, tribal/civic/military parade, traditional sports activities, horsefight, Search for B'yanengKadayawan and street dancing.

September

Lemlunay (T'Boli Tribal Festival)Date: September 16-18 Location: Lake Sebu, South CotabatoAn annual authentic T'boli tribal festival staged at Lake Sebu. Features tribal rituals that start at early down amidst sounds of gongs and native music, culminating at the town plaza where cultural dances and ethic sports like horsefight are held.Feast of NuestraSenorraPenafranciaDate: 3rd Saturday of September Location: Naga City, Camarines SurA religious festival held in hornor of the Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Bicol's most revered patrones highlighted by the fluvial procession of the Lady's image down the Bicol river. The week-long-celebration includes civic-military parade, sportsfests, exhibits, cultural shows, beauty pageants and colorful competitions.

October

Maskara FestivalDate: October 19 Location: Bacolod City, Negros Occidental

The biggest annual event that reflects the Bacoleños love for fun and gaiety. Coinciding with Bacolod City's charter day celebration, the festival features sports competitions, cultural programs, carnivals, beauty contest and a long Mardi grasstyle costumed and masked street dancers.Ibalong FestivalDate: October 19-22 Location: Legaspi CityA celebration depicting Bicol's early beginnings as portrayed in the "Ibalong" epic that tells of super heroes Handiong, Batlog and Oryol and villains and wild animals that roamed in the ancient times. In music and dances, revelers parade on the main streets wearing masks of these heroes and villains. Festival activities include tours, trade fairs, exhibits and beauty pageants.La Naval De ManilaDate: 2nd Sunday of October Location: Sto. Domingo, Quezon CityA festival revolving around the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary of La Naval carved in 1533 and given as a gift to the Dominican Fathers. Borne on an elaborately decorated and well-lit carriage in the form of a ship, the venerated image is brought out of the church preceded by a dozen or so images of Dominican saints. The procession goes around the main streets of Sto. Domingo parish and then returns to the church amidst applause until it reaches the altar pedestal.

November

Feast of San Clemente/Higantes FestivalDate: November 22-23 Location: Angono, RizalAngono's joyous fiesta in honor of San Clemente whose image, resplendent in papal vestment, is borne by male devotees during a procession accompanied by "pahadores (devotees dressed in colorful local costumes, wooden shoes and carrying boat paddles) and higantes" (giant paper mache effigies) The street event culminates in a fluvial procession in Laguna de Bay amidst revelry that continues until the image is brought back to its sanctuary.Grand Cordillera FestivalDate: November Location: Baguio CityOne of the region's major events held annualy featuring the gathering of tribes in a week-long event to "celebrate life" marked by tribal dancing and performances of thanksgiving rituals.

December

Marian ProcessionDate: December 8 Location: Intramuros, ManilaA revival of religious tradition with more than 60 images of the Blessed Virgin Mary from various parishes and provinces paraded.PagdidiwataDate: December 8 Location: Puerto Princessa, PalawanA thanks giving celebration by the Tagbanua natives of Palawan in ritual dances and food offerings to their deities and souls of departed kin

Feast of the Immaculate ConcepcionDate: December 8 Location: Intramuros, ManilaAn Eucharistic celebrabration of the Feast Day of the La Immaculada, patroness of Intramuros, capped by a grand procession of more than 50 Marian images from all over the country and participated in by thousands of devotees.BikolPastoresDate: December 18 Location: Legazpi City, AlbayA unique Christmas celebration believed to have originated in the province where "pastores" - young men and women dressed in colorful shepherd costumes - joyfully dance and sing "Pastores a Belen" through the city streets.San Fernando Giant Lantern FestivalDate: December Location: Ermita, ManilaA fiesta in honor of one of the oldest Marian images in the country (it was found by Legazpi's soldiers amidst the foliage of a pandan shrub on the shores of Ermita in 1571) - the La NuestraSeñora de Guia, patroness of seafarers and also known as Our Lady of Expectations. The main event of the fiesta is the Bota de Flores, a reenactment of a select group of young ladies and their escorts in sailor costumes of the procession returning the La NuestraSeñora de Guia to its reconstructed shrine in 1918.Binirayan FestivalDate: December 28-30 Location: San Jose, AntiqueA festive commemoration of an episode in the history of the Filipino race through colorful pageants acted on the beaches of Maybato in San Jose and Malandog in Hamtik. Particularly interesting is the drama of the first Malay settlement at malandog which runs for several days and nights. Binirayan is also an occasion of reunion with families, relatives and friends of homecoming Antiqueno expatriates

Entertainment

Entertainment often provides fun, enjoyment and laughter. It is an action, event, or activity that aims to amuse and interest an audience. Entertainment can be public or private, involving formal, scripted performance, as in the case of theatre or concerts; or unscripted and spontaneous.

Entertainment is a recreational concept, relating to phenomena or activity that can hold the attention of those experiencing it. Those who experience entertainment are the audience, and an audience can be as large as a global television audience running into millions of people.

Entertainment Impacts

Flash Gun- this assures to get the audience’s attention. This entertainment is easily accessible but has low emotional impact due to it being considered typical. The examples of this are music videos, short animations, cartoons, karaoke, printed medias and billboards.

Starting Pistol- an entertainment that is attention grabbing through the use of headlines and often extrovert Medias. This kind of entertainment is not intended to have a long lasting emotional effect. The example of this are television adverts, newspapers, magazines, news and current events broadcasts, much online entertainment, wrestling shows, and sports events.

Healthy- this is mainstream unashamedly commercial entertainment, which reaches the masses, and is well received by the audiences, who find it engaging and emotive. Popular music and entertainment related to popular culture, mainstream cinema and film, television soap operas, theme parks, computer gaming, some staged story, and popular spectator sports can fill this category.

Entertainment Environment

Education

Suppliers of the tourism product look to educational organizations as sources of talent for their industries.

In the country many school, colleges or universities offer tourism related courses such as Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Lyceum of the Philippines, University of the Philippines and many more.

Lyceum of the Philippines is known for their tourism couses.

BS in International Travel and Tourism Management BS-TTM

BSIHM in Cruise Line Operations in Culinary Arts BSIHM-COCA

BSIHM in Cruise Line Operations in Hotel Services BSIHM-COHS

BSIHM in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Operations BSIHM-CAKO

BSIHM in Hotel and Restaurant Administration BSIHM-HRA

Publishing

Publishing is the process of production and dissemination of literature, music, or information — the activity of making information available to general public.

Traditionally, the term refers to the distribution of printed works such as books (the "book trade") and newspapers. With the advent of digital information systems and the Internet, the scope of publishing has expanded to include electronic resources, such as the electronic versions of books and periodicals, as well as micropublishing, websites, blogs, video game publishers and the like.

PROCESS OF PUBLISHING

Acceptance and negotiation Preproduction stage

- Editorial Stage- Design stage- Sales and marketing stage

Printing Distribution

References can be grouped as follows:

1. Independently published references for travel industry2. Publications of the national tourism organizations and destination management organizations3. Hotel chain or hotel representatives’ references4. Guides published mainly for the public, but used in the travel industry5. Specialized guides6. Travel Magazines7. Travel trade press

Miscellaneous Services

Many other organizations provide essential services to tourism. Examples are hospitals and medical services; police services; sanitary trash pick and disposal services; laundry services; construction services; retail store such as department stores, drugstore, and clothing stores; newspapers (including tourist newspaper and special travel edition) travel writers; and magazines.

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