Tourism to Alleviate Poverty in the Philippines Research Paper Presented to Mr. Francis C. Domningo of the International Studies Department‚ De La Salle University - Manila In partial fulfillment of the requirements in GLOBDEV Submitted by Cabatuando‚ Frances Capati‚ Pierre King‚ Richenna Simbulan‚ Pamela Vibal‚ Gian C32 On November 24‚ 2011 Table of Contents A. Introduction 3 B. Objectives and Stand 4 C. Methodology and Scope 4 D. Professional Perspectives
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impact of the tourism industry on local economies worldwide‚ the debate over the positive and negative effects of tourism is little more than a mental exercise. But to develop sustainable tourism policies‚ a thoughtful consideration of these effects is necessary. This essay will argue that there are much negative sides outweighed the positive sides‚ and suggest how to minimize the negative effects of tourism. Economic Effects Tourism’s primary benefit is the profit it brings the local and regional
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THE PHILIPPINE TOURISM INDUSTRY ANALYSIS I. SCANNING OF THE EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT A. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT 1. ECONOMIC INDICATORS Income‚ employment‚ balance of payments and investments are all the positive impacts of the tourism industry. The industry generates income through salary‚ wages‚ loan and interest. The amount spent by tourists though their currency in the accommodation‚ food and beverage and other tourism services and products‚once they visited in our country‚ becomes our tourist
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The positive effects of tourism in the Philippines Nowadays tourism is widespread throughout the world. Millions of people travel to different countries all year round seeking rest‚ new experience‚ and impressions. Lately tourism has become quite a profitable business‚ which also brings benefits to a country’s economy and thus the well-being Philippine tourism is a significant sector of business. In the Philippines it is one of the main sources of national income. The most important positive
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Local Studies With the modern trends of technology nowadays‚ children are prone to harmful effects that gadgetry brings. About 60 to 70% of kids around the world ages 10-17 years old are hooked up to cellular phones. They spend up to 5 or more hours calling‚ sending texts or just playing. Ma. Sheila Escuro(2009) says that‚ “Usage of this gadget can be controllable. Its up to the parents to teach their child to be responsible on their mobile phones‚ to ask them to pay-up when their
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Effects of Terrorism to a Country Terrorism affects a country in many ways. They affect the economy and the population living in that country. Economical effect Financial Market There is no doubt among economists that wars‚ terrorism and political instability have a significant negative effects on the economies in which they take place. Recent economic literature investigates both the consequences of political violence and the mechanisms that transform this violence into economic damage. The
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GENERAL INTRODUCTION | This volume is submitted to assist Congress in the review and deliberation of the proposed national budget for the legislation of the annual appropriations measures for the next fiscal year. It contains the details of the government’s proposed program and is presented into two parts‚ namely: Part I – National Government Budget‚ and Part II - Budgets of the three (3) Energy Corporations. | The FY 2008 Budget Program | The total proposed expenditure program for FY 2008
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ACT No. 9593 otherwise known as Tourism Act of 2009 And Its Implementing Rules and Regulations Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS Towards this end‚ the State shall seek to: (a) Ensure the development of Philippine tourism that is for and by the Filipino people‚ conserve and promote their heritage‚ national identity and sense of unity. (b) Recognize sustainable tourism development as integral to the
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THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES BOOK II LOCAL TAXATION AND FISCAL MATTERS TITLE ONE. – LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXATION CHAPTER 1. – GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION 128. Scope − The provision herein shall govern the exercise by provinces‚ cities‚ municipalities‚ and Barangays of their taxing and other revenue−raising powers. SECTION 129. Power to Create Source of Revenue − Each local government unit shall exercise its power to create its own sources of revenue and to levy taxes‚ fees‚ and
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Introduction According to World Travel and Tourism Council 1997‚ “Tourism Industry is the world’s prominent industries contributing $3.6 trillion to the global gross domestic product (GDP) and employing 255 million people”. (Apostolopoulos‚ Sonmez &Tarlow 1999). It is also considered one of the most exciting and progressive industries which has a big impact on all other industries. Although tourism industry has shown tremendous growth in recent years providing incredible experiences
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