Thesis Paper
Cebu Institute of Technology- University
College of Engineering and Architecture
Department of Architecture
ARGAO CULTURE AND ECOTOURISM: BASIS FOR BEACHFRONT DEVELOPMENT AND MOUNTAIN
RESORT REDEVELOPMENT
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GICARAYA, HEINZ JOSEPH
CAMINERO, JENNIVIEVE
TOÑACAO, JUDE
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MARCH 2013
CHAPTER 1.THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
Rationale
The archipelagic structure of the Philippines provides the country with rich ecology and a wide variety of biodiversity. But, excessive use of resources created rapid rates of depletion of the country’s flora and fauna.
The Philippines, as a colony under different races have conglomerated a unique combination of culture and became home to many historical structures and sites. But, man’s negligence, mismanagement, and apathy to nature and heritage wealth resulted to rapid degradation of both natural and manmade treasures and in some cases, total destruction.This stimulated the government and other non-government sectors to act on the preservation the country’s natural areas and cultural sites, at the same time, capitalize on them as tourist destinations. With the onset of the Suroy Suroy Sugbo, a provincial government appropriated project, Argao aggressively developed its heritage and natural tourist attractions. Many sites have been developed specifically those with heritage value, and with relative importance to tourism.
The Suroy Suroy Argao was launched as a local counterpart of the Suroy Suroy Argao. On a review done after several tours, one of the problems identified in Argao is the lack of accommodations. Amongst the negative feedbacks from the tourists are high room rates and poor accommodation facilities and services. In an assessment done by the Department of Tourism Region VII, it turns out that there is no accommodation in Argao that complies with the requirements and qualifies as a
College of Engineering and Architecture
Department of Architecture
ARGAO CULTURE AND ECOTOURISM: BASIS FOR BEACHFRONT DEVELOPMENT AND MOUNTAIN
RESORT REDEVELOPMENT
________________________________________________
GICARAYA, HEINZ JOSEPH
CAMINERO, JENNIVIEVE
TOÑACAO, JUDE
________________________________________________
MARCH 2013
CHAPTER 1.THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
Rationale
The archipelagic structure of the Philippines provides the country with rich ecology and a wide variety of biodiversity. But, excessive use of resources created rapid rates of depletion of the country’s flora and fauna.
The Philippines, as a colony under different races have conglomerated a unique combination of culture and became home to many historical structures and sites. But, man’s negligence, mismanagement, and apathy to nature and heritage wealth resulted to rapid degradation of both natural and manmade treasures and in some cases, total destruction.This stimulated the government and other non-government sectors to act on the preservation the country’s natural areas and cultural sites, at the same time, capitalize on them as tourist destinations. With the onset of the Suroy Suroy Sugbo, a provincial government appropriated project, Argao aggressively developed its heritage and natural tourist attractions. Many sites have been developed specifically those with heritage value, and with relative importance to tourism.
The Suroy Suroy Argao was launched as a local counterpart of the Suroy Suroy Argao. On a review done after several tours, one of the problems identified in Argao is the lack of accommodations. Amongst the negative feedbacks from the tourists are high room rates and poor accommodation facilities and services. In an assessment done by the Department of Tourism Region VII, it turns out that there is no accommodation in Argao that complies with the requirements and qualifies as a