Phippine Tourism, Geography, and Culture.pptx

DOMESTIC TOURISM

1. PHILIPPINE TOURISM, GEOGRAPHY, AND CULTURE WEEK 1 and WEEK 2

2. OBJECTIVES BY THE END OF THE CHAPTER, STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO: Identify the qualities of the Philippines that make it a unique and attractive destination Identify the different characteristics of Filipinos Identify the 4 A’s of tourism and its importance Identify the economic and socio-cultural aspect for tourism industry Importance of environmental protection Basic facts about the Philippines

3. LET’S BEGIN

4. Basic Facts About the Philippines Islands in the Philippines Major Landforms Climate Information Language Major Ethnic Groups Threats to Preservation of Culture Life Expectancy

5. A. Islands in the Philippines Largest Island in the Philippines Luzon Island it is located in the northern region of the archipelago, it is also the country’s largest and most populous island It also has the greatest population among the three island groups. It has an area of 42,458 square miles.

6. Luzon is further subdivided into four major areas Northern Luzon Central Luzon Southern Luzon National Capital Region Which is also home to the country’s capital, Manila and is the country’s center of economic, social, cultural and financial development (Vallejo 2014 and Valdeavilla 2018)

7. Smallest Island in the Philippines The Philippines consist of thousand of islands and there is no known smallest island using any known technical definition and due to high tide and low tide variations.

8. Number of Island There are 7,641 islands in the Philippines (Barile 2017) Length of Coastline 17,500 kilometers (official Philippine figure) 36,289 kilometers (U.S. Figure)(Library of Congress. Federal Research Division 2006)

9. B. Major Landforms Highest Point Mount Apo It is the largest and the tallest solfataric mountain on the island of Mindanao and in the entire Philippines. It has an elevation of 9,692 feet and located between the city of Davao and the province of Davao del Sur.

10. It is also home to over 272 species of birds of which 111 species are endemic to the mountain. Six indigenous groups of people including Bagobo, Ubos and Tagacaol live around Mount Apo and consider the mountain a sacred place and a place for worship rituals ( Misachi 2017)

11. Oldest Province Aklan It is originally called Minuro , Aklan is considered as the oldest province in the Philippines. Record say that the province was established during the early 12 th century by settlers originating from Borneo. Datu Dinagandan , who established trade with neighboring islands, was the first ruler. Kalantiaw then grabbed the throne, and his family continued to rule the province until the mid-14 th century (topten.ph 2016)

12. Number of Provinces There are 81 provinces as of March 31, 2018 (Philippine Statistics Authority 2018) Largest / Smallest Largest is Palawan with 17,030.75 sq kms Smallest is Batanes with 203.22 sq kms (De la Rosa, Fiestada , Sanchez and Mangahas 2018 )

13. C. Climate Information The first half of the year from January to May is the best time to visit the country. November to February is cool, while March to May is hot and dry. June to October is rainy, with the months between July and September characterized by typhoons. Average temperature is 78 degrees Fahrenheit / 25 degrees Celsius; average humidity is 77%

14. D. Language The Philippines has two official languages, Filipino or (Pilipino) and English. Filipino has eight major dialects, in order of use: Tagalog, Cebuanom Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango , and Pangasinense . There are about 76 to 78 major language groups, with more than 500 dialects (DOT 2018)

15. E. Major Ethnic Groups The richness of the Philippines does not end with just its aesthetic appeal, but beyond what the eyes can see in photos and videos, is the vibrant feel of its people. This is the differentiation of the Philippines as a tourist destination. Its people are known to be the most hospitable in the world. Filipinos treat guests like family, willing to give up the seat of honor for its visitors.

16. Philippines has more than 100 ethnic groups. The more dominant ethnic groups include: Tagalog Visayan / Bisaya Cebuano Ilocano Ilonggo Waray

17. The Philippine culture is a blend of the Malayo-Polynesian and Hispanic culture with the influence from Chinese, Indians, Arabs and other Asian culture as manifested in various customs and traditions of the Filipino. Filipinos have the concept of kapwa (others) to their connection or relationship with other people.

18. Filipinos are lovers of art evidenced by their folk songs, cultural dances, rituals, festivals, intricate architecture of churches, and ancestral houses. They are also lovers of music and have the ability to express themselves through song and dance. Videoke has evolved to be associated as a favorite past-time and get-together activity. Filipinos love to celebrate and gather with family and friends around popular Filipino dishes such as lechon, adobo, and pancit .

19. Religion is a integral and inseparable aspect of Filipino culture. The Philippines is known to celebrate the longest Christmas season. Devotions to various images of the Lord Jesus, such as the Sto . Niño and the Black Nazarene, as well as the Blessed Virgin Mary and different patron saints, is celebrated through festivals, most of which have religious origins. Religion is also a powerful organizing principle for ethnic groups (Peralta 2000)

20. Filipinos are generally family-oriented with adult children continuing to stay in the family home. It is not unfamiliar for families to have extended family members staying with them permanently. Extended family members may include elderly aunts and uncles and married children with their growing families. Nursing homes are not popular in the Philippines as children take care of their ageing parents.

21. Filipinos find reason to celebrate any and all occasions. Birthdays, weddings, baptisms, funerals and Christmas are grand occasions to celebrate. Food becomes the centerpiece of every Filipino family celebration. Filipino food throughout the regions is characterized with flavors of being salty, sour, sweet and spicy from our Hispanic and Malay influences.

22. F. Threats to Preservations of Culture Language is said to be the bearer of culture. With the public educational system mainly patterned from Western influences, there is the threat of standardization. Culture-based education is eroded and the national language induces change within the particular culture. The internalization of concepts through the medium of language and the externalization of these is altered since the culture of the introduced language is internalized by the receiving culture.

23. Mass media through radio, television, print and more recently, social media, has provided a window to the world. New tastes, needs, and opinions are created which contributes to the destruction of traditional value systems. With all these influences, ethnicity, hence is not static. It is of living people who change at the birth of a nation.

24. G. Life Expectancy Life Expectancy Nationwide Source: United Nations Developmental Programme Department of Economic and Social Affairs 2017

25. 2. Life Expectancy per Region (2010-2015) NCR 68.8 75.6 ARMM 61.9 62.9 CARAGA 65.9 71.3 CAR 67.4 72.7 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority 2018 Region Male Female Region I 69.6 75.9 Region II 68.3 73.3 Region III 68.7 75.4 Region IV-A 68.9 75.2 Region IV-B 68.4 73.0 Region V 67.6 72.6 Region VI 68.0 74.2 Region VII 63.9 68.9 Region VIII 66.8 71.7 Region IX 66.6 71.7 Region X 66.9 72.1 Region XI 67.1 71.9 Region XII 67.4 72.3

26. Four A’s of Tourism The following five’ A’ factors represent the essential requirements for successful tourism: • Attractions A tourist attraction is a place of interest that tourists visit, typically for its inherent or exhibited cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, or amusement opportunities. Some examples include historical places, monuments, zoos, museums and art galleries, botanical gardens, buildings and structures (e.g., castles, libraries, former prisons, skyscrapers, bridges), national parks and forests, theme parks and carnivals, ethnic enclave communities, historic trains and cultural events. Many tourist attractions are also landmarks.

27. The following five’ A’ factors represent the essential requirements for successful tourism: • Attractions A tourist attraction is a place of interest that tourists visit, typically for its inherent or exhibited cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, or amusement opportunities. Some examples include historical places, monuments, zoos, museums and art galleries, botanical gardens, buildings and structures (e.g., castles, libraries, former prisons, skyscrapers, bridges), national parks and forests, theme parks and carnivals, ethnic enclave communities, historic trains and cultural events. Many tourist attractions are also landmarks. and Four A’s of Tourism

28. •Access •Accommodation Transport is needed to physically move tourists from where they live to where they are visiting. Land, sea and air access to and from the destination as well as within the destination. Should be relatively fast and easy. Tourists would not want to be travelling the whole day. They prefer to be spending time on the destination that on a bus, boat, or All destinations need accommodation nearby otherwise tourists will will have nowhere to sleep. This seems basic enough, but investors will only invest in accommodation infrastructure if there is sufficient sufficient economic return. Many areas of Australia are blessed with excellent attractions and are readily accessible but (for a whole range of reasons) lack tourist accommodation. In recent years the market has seen a proliferation of accommodation types.

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