Highlights of Panglao Island Tourism Masterplan by Palafox (Part 3 of 4)

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PANGLAO ISLAND

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International Setting

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Southeast Asian Setting • Philippines is at the center of South East Asia • Locational advantage – at the crossroads of international travel and trading lanes

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National Setting •Length of Coastline – 18,000 km – 3rd Longest in the World • Center of the Center of Marine Biodiversity • # 5 in Mineral Resources • # 12 in Human Resources

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Regional Setting Central Visayas is the fastest growing region in terms of productive output By 2030, it is envisioned to be: • a Premier Tourist Destination • Center of Trade and Industry • Science and Technology

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Provincial Setting

Land Area: 4,117.3 sq. km. Capital: Tagbilaran City Location: - 803km south of Manila - 79 km southeast of Cebu Municipalities: 47 Population: 1,230,110 (as of 2007)

Population Growth Rate: 2.92% (1998-2000)

Literacy Rate: 93% PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF BOHOL

Panglao Island Land Area: 9,507 hectares

Land Use: - more than 65% is Agricultural Use

(9x the size of Boracay Island)

Coastline: 49.17 kilometers Accessibility: - from Manila: 55 minutes (by air) - from Cebu: 15 minutes (by air) and 1.5 hrs (by ferry) Topography and Slope: - generally flat and level - mountainous at southeastern portion

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Live Coral Condition: - Fair to Excellent

Municipality of Panglao

Land Area: 5,049.48 hectares Coastline: 28.17 kilometers Population: 25,558 (as of 2008) Population Density: 5.06 persons per hectare Number of Accommodations Establishments: 53 - 85% resorts - 4% hotel and resorts - 10% lodging houses - 2% cottages Total Tourist Visitations (2008): 1,837,585 Road Network:

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96.136 kilometers

Municipality of Dauis

Land Area: 4,457 hectares Coastline: 21 kilometers Population: 36,525 (as of 2007) Population Density: 8.2 persons/ hectare Literacy Rate: 93% Economy: Fishing , Low Intensity Agriculture, Tourism Road Network:

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92.514 kilometers

Panglao Island as a Tourist Destination Tourism Achievement: # 9 Tourist Arrivals in the Philippines Bohol Tourist Attractions: • Loboc River • Chocolate Hills • Tarsier • Baclayon Church Panglao Tourist Attractions: • Pristine Beaches and Resorts • Old Panglao Watch Tower • San Agustin Church • Sunrise view at the Balicasag Island • Frolicking Dolphins • Dauis Church and Museum • Bohol Bee Farm

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Demographics

Source: NSO, Bohol PPDO

In-migration: approximately 40,000 inmigrants to the Island (2000)

Population: 62,083 (2007) Labor Force: 57% [35,000] (2000)

Projections: (based on growth rate) - 2020: 119,701 - 2030: 253,964

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Growth rate: (from 2000-2007) Dauis - 4.74% Panglao – 2.61%

Population Density Map (2007)

Demographics • Most dense areas are the two Poblacions and adjacent Barangays

Source: NSO

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Social Profile

Map of Health Stations

EDUCATION Literacy Rate: - 95% (2000) HEALTH Health Stations: Mostly in Municipality of Panglao

POLICE Requirement Dauis – 43 Panglao – 39

Source: NSO, Bohol PPDO, Provincial Police Office

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Economic Profile Land Values in PhP/sq.m

Source: Dept. of Finance, RDO No. 84

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Zonal Land Valuation Map

Infrastructur e and Utilities

Spring Artesian Well Water Distribution

Source: Philippine Tourism Masterplan

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Water Sources Map

Infrastructure and Utilities

Water Reservoir Circular Reservoir Square Reservoir

Source: Bohol PPDO

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Water Distribution Map (Panglao)

Infrastructure and Utilities

60 Decibels 65 Decibels 70 Decibels 80 Decibels

Source: TCGI Engineers

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Noise Contour Map

Infrastructure and Utilities

Panglao Island Aerodome

Sources: TCGI Engineers, CAAP

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Environmental Management Light Areas Groundwater more vulnerable to contamination due to seepage of sewage and saltwater intrusion Most Vulnerable

Vulnerable Source:

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Ground Water Vulnerability Map

Environmental Management Panglao Municipality More susceptible because of lower elevation

12 meters deep 6 meters deep 4 meters deep 2 meters deep

Source:

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Simulated Rising Sea Level Map

Environmental Management

Source: Phivolcs, NSO, NAMRIA

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Tsunami Inundation Area

Environmental Management Protected Areas Map Panglao Island Protected Seascape (under NIPAS)

Coastal areas along Panglao Municipality – some fronting the beach resorts

Source: Proc. No. 426 (Panglao Protected Sea Scape)

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Cultural Resource Mapping

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Cultural Resource Mapping Definition - a tool used to gather data about resources of a certain area - information comes from locals and stakeholders

Advantages - fosters awareness, appreciation, and protection of these resources - empowers stakeholders as they become partners in planning and decisionmaking of their community

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Cultural Resource Mapping Methodologies Ocular Inspection Workshops Survey Forms Barangay Base Maps

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Cultural Resource Mapping Partial Results • Photo documentation of important sites within Panglao Island • Determined personal and community aspirations of stakeholders • Identified: - Natural, Built, and Cultural heritages - Influential personalities and indigenous knowledge • Located these resources on the map

Note: Partial results came from data from 4 Barangays that submitted the survey forms and 8 Barangays with Cultural Map

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Cultural Resource Mapping covered the following:

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1. Results of the Cultural Resource Mapping
Residents of Panglao Island identified the following cultural resources:
Cuisine: humba, kinilaw, paklay and luun-on
Festivities: feast days of Patron saints; foundation days of respective barangays and municipalities
Traditional forms of healing: hilot and massages; herbal medicine

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1. Results of the Cultural Resource Mapping
Residents of Panglao Island identified the following natural resources:
60 species of domesticated and wild animals (e.g. flying fox, snakes & civets)
30 avian species
24 species of insects
5 species of fish
Flora: narra, molave, mango and acacia trees

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2. Results of the Cultural Resource Mapping
Residents of Panglao Island collectively responded to aspiring the following:
To have a comfortable life
Gain financial sustainability
Quality education for their children
Peaceful and progressive community
Honest and non-corrupt leaders

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2. Results of the Cultural Resource Mapping
In order to achieve their aspirations, the residents are:
Being patient and determined
Working hard and praying hard
Participating in community activities

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3. Results of the Cultural Resource Mapping
Residents of Panglao Island would want their government to:
Provide training programs and seminars
Give Financial Assistance
Not participate in corrupt practices
Exhibit good leadership

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