Presented in Masbate City for Aroroy fisherfolks

1. ROMMEL A. NATANAUAN
Chief Tourism Operations Officer
DOT SUPPORT TO
FISHERFOLK SECTOR
Unica Hija, Masbate City, Masbate

2. LEGAL BASIS
• R.A. 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009)
• Recognizes tourism as an engine of inclusive, sustainable socioeconomic growth
• Encourages private sector participation and agri-tourism for countryside development
• Recognizes sustainable tourism dev’t. as integral to the national socioeconomic
development efforts to improve the quality of life of the Filipinos
• R.A. 7160 (Local Govt. Code of 1991)
• LGU’s significant role in local tourism development
• DOT’s devolved functions on tourism regulatory and licensing, tourism development and
promotions
• R.A. 10819 (Farm Tourism Development Act of 2016)
• Disseminates the value of agriculture in economic and cultural development
• Serves as a catalyst for the development of farming communities
• Provides additional income for farmers, farmworkers and fisher folks
• Seeks to promote environment-friendly, efficient and sustainable farm practices
• Provides alternative recreation facilities and farm tourism activities
• Promotes health and wellness with high-quality farm-produced food.

3. 2016 – 2022
TOURISM INDUSTRY THAT PROMOTES
INCLUSIVE GROWTH
Develop a globally competitive, environmentally
sustainable and socially responsible tourism
industry that promotes inclusive growth through
employment generation and equitable distribution
of income thereby contributing to building a
foundation for a high-trust society.
NATIONAL TOURISM
VISION-MISSION:
For Philippines to become the must-
experience and more-fun destination in Asia

4. Preserve environment & promote
climate change adaptation
Implement risks and crisis
management programs
Support MSME development in
tourism
Promote gender and women
empowerment
Expand and promote cultural
offerings
Enhance human resource capacity
and improve service standards
Pursue travel facilitation
Attract tourism investments and
improve business environment
Expand product development
Design and implement an expanded
marketing program
Improve competitiveness and
enhance growth
Strategic
Directions
Intensify transport infrastructure
development
Promote initiatives in embracing
quality standards
Pursue sustainability and
inclusive growth
NTDP Strategic Directions and Programs 2016 – 2022
Strategic
Programs

5. Exciting Bicol is the Bicol tourism brand based
on the acronym EXCITES:
 EX – Excellence in governance and services
 C – Competitiveness
 IT – Inclusive Tourism
 ES – Environmental sustainability
The DOT-ROV, under the leadership of RD Benjamin F. Santiago, believes…
The Bicol region excites the world by the beauty and richness of our natural and
cultural resources which we hope to sustain by promoting excellence in governance
and in the delivery of services in order to improve its global competitive advantage,
and passion for inclusive and environmentally sustainable tourism.

6. WHAT IS TOURISM?
Defined as the practice of traveling to another place for leisure, recreation, relaxation,
education, or any purpose except employment.
Types of tourism based on the following:
Border-based travel movement
• Domestic tourism—traveling within the country borders, e.g. from a province to a
provincial destination
• International tourism—travel movement crossing national borders, e.g. from Philippines to
USA
Travel movement referenced on the location of the presenter of data
• Inbound tourism—inward travel movement, e.g. Americans visiting Philippines
• Outbound tourism—outward travel movement, e.g. Filipinos visiting USA

7. BENEFITS OF TOURISM
 Tourism brings in foreign currency, attracts investments, creates jobs, spawns and sustains livelihood
and businesses, stimulates infrastructure development in the countryside, helps to preserve natural
and cultural resources, and promote understanding among peoples
…provided that the principles of sustainable and responsible tourism are applied in tourism
development and management.
Tourism is an engine of sustainable socio-economic
development
A tourist is a consumer of the following:
Food & drinks—restaurants, agro-fishery sector, industrial sector
Lodging—hospitality sector, real-estate sector, construction sector
Conveyance—transport sector (land, water & air), construction sector, industrial sector
Information—communication sector, tour guide
Travel facilitation—travel trade (tour operators/travel agencies)
Entertainment—entertainment sector
Health & wellness—wellness sector
Other goods & services that support tourism activities—diving, island hopping, snorkeling, etc.

8. INTERVENTIONS OF THE NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION (NTO)
IN THE VALUE CHAIN OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Participation in travel fairs
Organizing travel trade familiarization tour
Tourism Road Infra Prioritization DOT-DPWH
Convergence Program
Support infra projects c/o Tourism Infra &
Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA)
Tourism industry skills manpower development
program, e.g. tour guide training
Technical assistance for the formulation of
Local Tourism Development Plan (LTDP)
Technical assistance for marketing plan formulation
c/o Tourism Promotion Board (TPB)
Assistance for special touristic events, e.g. festival
Standards enforcement: accreditation system

9. BENEFITS OF TOURISM FOR THE
FISHER FOLK SECTOR
Additional income in the form of:
JOBS & LIVELIHOOD
 Tour guiding for eco-tour, dive guides, community
guides,
 Rescuer & first-aider
 Eatery
 Souvenir/Pasalubong center
 Sari-sari store
 Equipment rentals—fishing devices & inputs, snorkel
goggles, boat, kayak, floating devices, swimming and
diving equipment
 Photo booth
 Cottage rentals—cottage on-shore, floating
 Homestay

10. DOT INTERVENTIONS FOR FISHER
FOLKS & COMMUNITY
AQUA TOURISM: Farm Tourism / Ecotourism
 Fish farm tourism—activities include fishing, fish feeding
allowed in certain areas
 Ecotourism—limited to non-extractive activities, i.e.
swimming, snorkeling, diving, underwater photography in
areas allowed
KNOWLEDGE & SKILL-BASED INTERVENTIONS
 Social preparation—tourism awareness, culture of
tourism
 Tour guiding for eco-tour, dive guides, community
guides,
 Search & rescue operation
 First-aid administration
 Food preparation & handling
SUPPORT INFRA PROJECTS
 Tourist Assistance Center
 Docking facilities
 Board walk

11. DEVELOPING FISHERY SITES FOR
SUSTAINABLE AQUA TOURISM
• Policy Formulation:
• Formulation of tourism code—localizing RA 9593—c/o LGU
• Adoption of NTDP in the formulation of local tourism development plan—c/o LGU
• Marine fishery reserve sanctuary & coastal resource management plan & regulatory systems—c/o LGU
• Inventory of Resources:
• On-shore—beach and terrestrial features including flora & fauna
• Off-shore—underwater resources, e.g. corals, fishes, and other marine species
• Existing nearby tourism sites, accommodation, modes of transportation
• Support infrastructure—gateway, access road, water system, electrification, etc.
• Service center
• Development Planning that integrates and applies sustainable and responsible
tourism principles
• Budgeting and Investment Planning
• Implementation of Development & Investment Plans
• Tourism Product/Destination Marketing
• Tourism & Destination Management

12. THANK YOU!
Dios mabalos!
ROMMEL A. NATANAUAN
Chief Tourism Operations Officer
DOT – RO V
0925-8645894
bicol.dot@gmail.com