Palawan. They promoted education‚ medical assistance‚ agriculture and tribal minorities’ rights. Today‚ Palawan still has a considerable amount of well-preserved beauty. There are two UNESCO World Heritage sites are found there in Palawan‚ the one is Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park‚ South Sulu Sea and the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. These are the reasons why Palawan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. Today‚ Palawan are faced with problems related
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Thesis Statement: The continuous mining in Palawan will cause degradation of the soil‚ denuding of the forests and extinction of animal and plant species thus lowering its’ biodiversity. Biological diversity‚ or biodiversity‚ encompasses the variety and abundance of plants‚ animals‚ and microorganisms as well as the ecosystems and ecological processes to which they belong. (Braatz‚ 1992) The word came from the Latin “bios” which means life and “diversitas” which means variety or differences which
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Heritage- defined as anything of value from the past that provides identity to the present and inspires the future generation Tourism- travel for recreational leisure or business purposes Heritage Tourism- the national trust for Historic Preservation in the United States defines heritage tourism as “travelling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past I. Arts II. A. Philippine Visual Arts. Pottery- combines design and function
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Tourism in the Philippines Tourism in the Philippines is a major economic contributor to the Philippine economy. The Philippines is an archipelagic country composed of 7‚107 islands. It offers a rich biodiversity with its tropical rainforests‚ mountains‚ beaches‚ coral reefs‚ islands‚ and diverse range of flora and fauna‚ making it as one of the megadiverse countries in the world. In 2012‚ the country attracted 4‚272‚811 visitors. History Philippine tourism flourished in the 1970s and early
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Chemistry of Anti-money Counterfeiting Technology: The New Generation Philippine Banknotes I. Abstract Counterfeiting money is a big business for criminals. Nearly $70 million of fake currency gets used daily‚ costing consumers millions. In the present day‚ there are many new technologies that have been discovered and studied in order to help put counterfeiters out of business. Our currency is something that we must protect‚ which is why these technologies and discoveries are very important
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Basilan Country Philippines Region Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and Zamboanga Peninsula Region (Isabela City only) Class 4th Class Province Districts Lone District of Basilan Barangays 255 Official Languages Filipino‚ English Other Languages/Dialects in Basilan Zamboangueño (Chavacano)‚ Tausug‚ Yakan‚ Cebuano‚ Sama‚ Hiligaynon‚ Spanish‚ Tagalog‚ Chinese Chartered City (R.A.288) July 1‚ 1948 Province (P.D.356) December 27‚ 1973 Government - Type Province of the Philippines - Governor
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BRANDING AN ISLAND: THE PALAUI STORY by Chen Reyes-Mencias 09272795807 http://www.bluewaterconsultancy.info http://www.palaui.info Twenty years ago I set foot on an island that was nothing but fantastic. It is at the tip of Luzon 642 kms. north of Manila. At that time it was a logistical nightmare to go there and so my last thought before I headed back home was that it may be the first and last time for me to see it. The island is called Palaui and is located in Sta.Ana‚ Cagayan. In 2005
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[pic] “Alay ng Pangulo‚ Turismo Para sa Pilipino!” PROJECT BRIEF I. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: In line with the directive of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to promote and safeguard the country’s eco-tourism sites through the provision of essential services for tourists‚ the Grassroots Entrepreneurs for Eco-tourism (GREET) program has been conceived to enhance the livelihood opportunities preferably for promising young entrepreneurs who can best explore the inherent tourist drawing potentials
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CRUISE SHIP A cruise ship or cruise liner is a (usually very large) passenger ship used for pleasure voyages‚ where the voyage itself and the ship ’s amenities are part of the experience‚ as well as the different destinations along the way. Transportation is not the prime purpose‚ as cruise ships operate mostly on routes that return passengers to their originating port‚ so the ports of call are usually in a specified region of a continent. In contrast‚ dedicated transport oriented ocean liners
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Increased Rotational Presence of U.S. Military in the Philippines: A Tactical Maneuver by the Philippines Introduction There has always been a strong relationship existing between the United States of America and the Philippines‚ with the U.S. being the closest defense partner of the Philippines. This is shown in the multiple defense treaties entered into by the two countries‚ two of which are the Mutual Defense Treaty which has been in force since August 27‚ 1952‚ and the Visiting Forces Agreement
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