3. The Growth of World
Tourism
Tourism growth over the past 50 years is
dramatic: from 25 Million in 1950 to 698
Million in 2000
One of the most remarkable economic and
social phenomena of that period
Forecasts indicate the trend will continue
with 1.5 B in 2020!
4. Tourism Sector Level Value Chain
Awareness
and Perception
of the
Philippines
Tour
Package
Acquisition
Transpor-tation/
Air Flight
Accom-modation
Delivery and
Tourist
Satisfaction
• Awareness
and
perception of
the
Philippines
• Sales
channels
• Travel agents
• Air
accessibility
and airports
• Hotel capacity
and utilization
• Tourist
satisfaction
levels
• Quality and
value of tourist
products and
services
All elements to be tracked and measured
5. The Unstoppable Expansion of
International Tourism
International Tourist Arrivals by Receiving Region, 1950-2004*
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2004*
million
Middle East
Africa
Asia and the Pacific
Americas
Europe
763 million
25 million
Average growth of 6.5% a year
7. International TToouurriisstt AArrrriivvaallss
22000055
Country (In Millions)
France 76
Spain 55.6
U.S. 49.4
China 46.8
Italy 36.5
United Kingdom 30.0
Mexico 21.9
Germany 21.5
Turkey 20.3
Austria 20.0
8. Factors in Tourism Growth
Increase in real income
Increase in life expectancy
Retiring baby boomers
Faster and cheaper air travel
Easier access and more destinations
Rapid developments in IT
9. Trends in Asia Pacific Region
Japan’s economy is registering an upward
trend of 2.8%
Hongkong, China and Korea are predicted to
grow by 5.5%
South East Asian countries are expected to
grow from 6-7%, characterized by
liberalization on outbound travel and
increasing number of travel agencies
In China alone, there are about 111 M
internet users now
10. IMPACT OF TOURISM
Benefit to the State
Property Tax, Imports Duty, Sales Tax, Income Tax, Hotel Tax,
Transport Tax, Entertainment Tax
Image Building
Educational Significance
Study tours, university programmes, exchange programmes,
seminars and conferences
Cultural Significance
Economic Growth and Employment Generation
11. PLUS AND MINUS OF TOURISM
Plus Side
Jobs for local host population
Re-distribution of wealth with the rich spending money in
remote rural areas
Overpopulation
Minus Side
Land use (farm lands converted to tourism estates)
Social issues like child-sex tourism, pedophilia, prostitution
Environmental issue – Raid on ecology, natural resources
12.
13. Socioeconomic Variables on Tourism Demand
Age
Income
Sex
Education
Purposes of Travel
Business
Meetings, Conventions, Congresses
Incentive Travel
Pleasure/Personal
The Elderly, Singles and CouplesHandicapped, Casino
15. Department o f Tourism Region III
Central Luzon
• 120o45I to 121o21IE longitude
and 14o 23I to 16010IN latitude
• 1.8 million hectares
• Divided into 7 provinces:
Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva
Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac,
Zambales
16. CL’s STRATEGIC LOCATION
• Proximity to Metro Manila
• Gateway to the rest of
North Luzon from Metro
Manila
• The EAST-only WEST
region that
Connection
has NORTH-access rr
SOUTH
to both
the Connection
Pacific Ocean in
the east and China
Sea in the west
INTRINSIC ADVANTAGES
•A Wellspring of Diversity
CLRDP 2004-2010 Department of Tourism Region 3
17. TRAVEL TIME BY AIR (in hours)
Brunei Darussalam
China, Beijing
China, Hong Kong
Indonesia, Jakarta
Japan Tokyo
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Singapore
South Korea, Seoul
TAIWAN, TAIPEI
Thailand, Bangkok
United States, New York
TRAVEL TIME BY SEA (in days)
Brunei Darussalam
China, Beijing
China, Hong Kong
Indonesia, Jakarta
Japan, Tokyo
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Singapore
South Korea, Seoul
TAIWAN, TAIPEI
Thailand, Bangkok
3.00
3.00
1.50
3.75
4.00
3.50
3.00
3.50
2.00
3.00
18.0
4
4
3
6
6
6
4
5
3
3
Located at the heart of Asia…
INTRINSIC ADVANTAGES
CLRDP 2004-2010 Department of Tourism Region III
18. CL Trade & Industry Performance: 2004-2006
I N V E S T M E N T S
200
150
100
50
0
Central Luzon Investment Performance
2004 - 2006 (in Billion PhP)
2004 2005 2006
Source: DTI Region 3
133.91
B
Department of Tourism Region III
19. CL Trade & Industry Performance: 2004-2006
I N V E S T M E N T S
Central Luzon Investment Performance
By Source: 2004 - 2006 (in Billion PhP)
Source 2004 2005 2006
BOI 102.45 54.54 53.78
PEZA 0.45 0.47 2.17
BNR 30.40 23.59 29.22
CDC 2.35 3.24 12.69
SBMA 6.14 56.39 28.44
Others 0.34 13.86 7.61
Total 142.15 152.09 133.91
Source: DTI Region 3
Department of Tourism Region III
20. CL Trade & Industry Performance: 2004-2006
I N V E S T M E N T S
Central Luzon Investment Performance
By Province: 2004 - 2006 (in Billion PhP)
Province 2004 2005 2006
Aurora 0.05 0.69 0.29
Bataan 98.62 53.75 47.6
Bulacan 17.79 13.53 20.29
Nueva Ecija 1.75 2.38 2.44
Pampanga 14.34 20.28 31.05
Tarlac 1.02 1.72 1.6
Zambales 8.57 59.73 30.53
Total 142.15 152.09 133.79
Source: DTI Region 3 Department of Tourism Region III
21. Investments Ranked 2nd (21%) nationwide
((iinn PPhhPP bbiilllliioonn))
Source: DTI, NEDA Region 3
Zambales
23%
Department of Tourism Region 3
Sourc
e
2005 2006
BNR 23.59 29.22
BOI 54.54 53.78
PEZA 0.47 2.17
CDC 3.24 12.69
SBMA 56.39 28.44
Others* 13.86 7.60
*Includes DTI-initiated activities, LGU Infra, other IEs and other big tickets
Nueva Ecija
2%
Bulacan
15%
Tarlac
1%
Pampanga
23%
Aurora
0%
Bataan
36%
INVESTMENTS BY
PROVINCE: 2006
216,555 new jobs generated by investments in
2006
22. Political Subdivision
Province No. of
Districts
No. of
Municipalities
No. of
Cities
AURORA 1 8
BATAAN 2 11 1
BULACAN 4 22 2
NUEVA ECIJA 4 27 5
PAMPANGA 4 19 2
TARLAC 3 17 1
ZAMBALES 2 12 1
TOTAL 12 115 12
25. Enhanced W Growth Corridor
1st Leg/Western Portion – Blue Strip
TOURISM CORRIDOR
Inner Leg/Central Portion – Orange Strip
INDUSTRIAL AREA
Eastern Portion – Green Corridor
AGRICULTURAL AREA
Department of Tourism Region III
27. Department of Tourism
Vision:
- Improve accessibility of travel destinations
- Make tourism products better and more
affordable
-Promote a culture of tourism among local
residents
- Increase recognition of tourism as an
effective and efficient tool towards socio-economic
development of the Philippines
Department of Tourism Region III
28. Department of Tourism
Mission:
- To generate foreign currency and employment
- To spread the benefits of tourism to a wider
segment of the population with the support,
assistance and cooperation of both the private
and public sector
- To ensure the safe, convenient, enjoyable stay
and travel of foreign and local visitors in the
Philippines
Department of Tourism Region III
29. DOT FUNCTIONS
Promotions and Marketing
Planning and Investments
Industry Training
Research and Statistics
Standards and Accreditation
Administration
30. TOURISM SITUATIONER
After decline in 2000-2003, Philippines gained momentum in
2004 with 2.3M in visitors or 21.9% leap from 1.9M in 2003
In 2005, visitors totalled 2.6M or 14.5% increase from 2004
with dollar receipts at US$2.19B
In 2006, we attracted 2.8M tourists or 8.5% higher than the
previous year
In 2007, visitor arrivals stood at 3.09M with dollar receipts at
US$4.885
Top Core Markets in 2007: Koreans, USA and Japan
32. The 2007 has been a breakthrough for Philippine tourism as healthy growth in visitor
arrivals was recorded.
1.99
2.84
1.80
Visitor Arrivals to the Philippines, 2000- 2007
1.93
1.90
2.29
2.62
3.09
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
YoY Growth
Rate (%)
Source of Data: Arrival/Departure Cards and Sea Manifests
Visitor Sample Survey at International gateways
(In Millions)
-8.2% -9.8% 7.6% -1.3% 20.1% 14.5% 8.4% 8.7%
Trend Line
37. Top Foreign Markets, 2007
Rank Country Arrivals % Share Inc/Dec
1 Korea 653,310 21.1% 14.2%
2 USA 578,983 18.7% 2.0%
3 Japan 395,012 12.8% -6.4%
4 China 157,601 5.1% 18.0%
5 Australia 112,466 3.6% 11.0%
6 Taiwan 112,206 3.6% -2.4%
7 Hong Kong 111,948 3.6% 16.3%
8 Singapore 94,008 3.0% 15.9%
9 Canada 91,308 3.0% 13.4%
10 UK 79,670 2.6% 16.3%
38. One of the main achievements of the DOT is the consolidation of global market
portfolio to sustain growth in core markets.
653,310
578,983
395,012
Top Markets of the Philippines, 2007
157,601
112,466 112,206 111,948 94,008 91,308 79,670 65,695
55,894
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
0
Korea USA Japan China Australia Taiwan Hong Kong Singapore Canada UK Malaysia Germany
YoY Growth
Rate (%) 14.2 2.0 -6.4 18.0 11.0 -2.4 16.3 15.9 13.4 16.3 23.3 8.7
Source of Data: Arrival/Departure Cards and Sea Manifests in major international gateways and sea ports.
39. How Did Our Neighbors Do in
2006/2005?
COUNTRY 2006 2005 Percentage
Growth
Malaysia 17,500,000 16,431,055 6.51%
Thailand 13,650,000 11,516,936 18.52
Singapore 9,673,362 8,875,980 8.98
Indonesia 4,871,351 5,002,101 (2.61)
Vietnam 3,583,486 3,430,000 4.47
Philippines 2,843,345 2,623,084 8.40
Cambodia 1,700,041 1,421,615 19.59
Lao PDR 1,200.000 1,081,606 10.95
Brunei 836,435 815,054 2.62
Myanmar 630,061 660,206 (4.57)
40. Impact of Devolution
Licensing, Infrastructure
Development, and Domestic
Marketing Devolved to LGUs
International Marketing to DOT
Accreditation for DOT (Optional)
Police Powers Devolved to LGUs
42. North Luzon
THE SUPER REGIONS
Luzon Urban
Beltway
Central
Philippines
Mindanao
Cyber Corridor
43. CREATION OF SUPER REGIONS
• Regrouping the smaller regions into bigger
planning areas called “super regions” to
bolster the natural advantages of five
distinct sub-economies regions of the
country
• Create opportunity across the country
• Boost economic and market potentials of
these areas
• Spur further development of the entire
country
44. THE SUPER REGIONS PLAN
The super regions harness the
economic strengths of major
areas of the country as well as
the knowledge and technology
sector, with much larger
economies of scale more
attractive to investors, lenders
and aid donors.
45. NORTH LUZON SUPERREGION
• Regions 1, 2 and CAR, plus northern part of Aurora,
Nueva Ecija, Zambales and Tarlac
NORTH AURORA
NORTH NUEVA ECIJA
NORTH TARLAC
NORTH ZAMBALES
Agribusiness
Quadrangle
Source: NEDA 3
46. LUZON URBAN
BELTWAY
Particulars No. %
Share
in Phil.
Land Area
(sq. km. 2001)
42,563 14.2
No. of Provinces
(June 2005)
15 19.0
No. of Cities
(June 2005)
35 30.4
No. of Municipalities
(June 2005)
249 16.6
No. of Barangays
(June 2005)
8,576 20.4
Source: NEDA 3
47. METRO LLUUZZOONN UURRBBAANN BBEELLTTWWAAYY
• Central Luzon, Metro Manila,
• Calabarzon, Mindoro and
•Marinduque
INDUSTRY
Subic-Clark-Tarlac
NLEX-Northral
SLEX-Southrail
GLOBAL
COMPETITIVENESS
Source: NEDA 3
48. Priority Strategic Infrastructure Projects in CL
DINGALAN INTERNATIONAL
PORT
CAGAYAN VALLEY ROAD
WIDENING
Department of Tourism Region 3
OONN--GGOOIINNGG
TTAARRLLAACC--IIBBAA RROOAADD
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
SUBIC-CLARK-TARLAC
TOLLROAD
SSUUBBIICC BBAAYY PPOORRTT
PORT OF ORION
(DMC CRUISE TERMINAL
MANILA NORTH TOLLWAY
PROJECT
NNOORRTTHH RRAAIILL PPRROOJJEECCTT
DDIINNAALLUUPPIIHHAANN--AANNGGEELLEESS RROOAADD
Source: NEDA 3
49. V
V d
t
=
V C
( )2 +1
Source: NEDA Region 3,BCDA
53. DMIA Expansion Plan
- Expansion of passenger terminal to double
the existing capacity to cater to more
airlines and passengers
- Once the new terminal is constructed, the
existing terminal will remain as the low cost
carrier terminal to service all the low cost
airlines
- The new terminal will cater to other full
service airlines
54. North Rail Project
Will provide efficient transport
service for passengers and goods
between Metro Manila, Central and
Northern Luzon
Phase I – 80 km rail line between Caloocan
City to DMIA at Clark Freeport Zone
Phase II – Branch line to SBMA
Phase III – Extension to Bonifacio Global City
Phase III – Extension to Poro Pt. Special
Economic Zone, Sn Fernando, La Union
55. Subic Port Project
• construct a new container port at Cubi
Point, Subic, rehabilitate the existing port
facilities at the Naval Supply Depot (NSD)
and Boton areas
• rehabilitate the existing port facilities at the
Naval Supply Depot (NSD) and Boton areas
• procure gantry cranes and other cargo
handling equipment including the
construction of access roads and
installation of new navigational
equipment.
56. OTHER PROJECTS
• Manila North Road Widening &
Upgrading
• Iba-Tarlac-Sta. Rosa Road
• Dinalupihan-Angeles Road Widening and
Upgrading
• Cagayan Valley Road Widening &
Upgrading
• Dingalan International Port
• Port of Orion (DMC Terminal)
58. Existing
Tourism
Infrastructures
ACCREDITED
Type Classification No. of Establishment No. of Rooms
Hotel Deluxe 2 538
First Class 1 337
Standard 11 664
Economy 2 97
Tourist Inns
4 74
Motel 3 77
Resorts AAA 2 203
AA 4 88
A 4 91
Travel
Agencies TTA 23
TOTAL ROOMS 56 2169
TTO’S
Tourist Land
Transport 5
Tourist Air
Transport 1
TRE’S
Department
Store 1
Restaurant 4
Gasoline
Station 2
Tour Guides
Reg'l Tour
Guides 31
59. Existing
Tourism
Infrastructures
NON-ACCREDITED
Type Province No of Establishments No. of Rooms
Hotel Bataan 3 223
Bulacan 1 88
Nueva Ecija 14 495
Pampanga/Clark 34 1,801
Subic/Olongapo 27 929
Tarlac 6 161
Resort Aurora 12 81
Bataan 19 369
Bulacan 19 341
Nueva Ecija 2 29
Pampanga/Clark 3 437
Subic/Olongapo 11 382
Tarlac 2 8
Zambales 77 1,305
Tourist Inn Aurora 1 17
Pampanga/Clark 4 122
Olongapo 4 163
Tarlac 1 5
Lodging Houses Aurora 14 83
Bataan 3 44
Pampanga 8 114
Olongapo 1 19
Tarlac 1 8
Dormitory Nueva Ecija 1 25
Pampanga 5 27
Subic 1 19
Motel Pampanga 7 205
TOTAL ROOMS
61. Types Province
No. of
Establishment
Convention Hall Aurora 3
Bataan 8
Bulacan 1
Nueva Ecija/Sn Jose
City 15
Pampanga/Clark
3
Subic/Olongapo 5
Tarlac 1
Tourism/HRM
School Aurora 3
Bataan 4
Bulacan 12
Nueva Ecija
5
Olongapo
4
Pampanga 7
Tarlac
2
NON- ACCREDITED (continued)
62. Comparative Visitor Arrivals
By Region
(2005-2006)
Region 2005 Rank 2006 Rank
I 287,649 13 336,161 14
II 405,287 10 408,007 11
III 396,214 11 411,215 10
IV 4,845,488 1 4,407,728 1
V 501,378 8 637,127 9
VI 1,599,670 2 1,610,677 3
VII 1,460,775 3 1,631,445 2
VIII 164,542 14 203,569 15
IX 431,168 9 507,359 8
X 707,807 6 893,082 5
XI 715,926 5 761,183 6
XII 592,302 7 627,126 7
XIII 365,032 12 362,836 12
NCR - 359,453 13
CAR 866,242 4 992,920 4
TOTAL 13,339,480 14,146,909
63. Employment Generated
Province Classification Managerial Rank & File
Zambales/Subic Hotel 102 1,369
Resort 8 83
Pampanga/Clark Hotel 73 607
Resort 6 144
Olongapo Hotel 11 54
Resort 49 253
Bulacan Resort 16 125
Motel 2 46
Nueva Ecija Resort 1 21
Pampanga/Clark
Travel Agencies
20 65
Bulacan Travel Agencies 13 21
Nueva Ecija Travel Agencies 5 10
Olongapo Travel Agencies 1 3
Pampanga/Clark
Tourist Land
Transport 19 118
Tourist Air Transport 4 11
Pampanga/Clark Restaurant 4 96
Nueva Ecija Restaurant 4 17
Tarlac Restaurant 1 29
Bulacan Department Store 26 500
Pampanga Gasoline Station 6 40
From
Accredited
Establishments
71. Clark Airport Major Markets
Markets 2005 2006 2007
Korea 27,996 29,127 26,920
Malaysia 9,961 19,698 25,703
USA 5,028 7,213 6,966
Singapore 2,608 4,965 4,523
Taiwan 2,259 424 249
China 1,484 5,306 4,638
UK 1,475 3,106 3,068
Indonesia 472 1,586 1,101
Australia 733 2,722 3,517
Hong Kong 669 1,830 2,323
72. Clark and Subic Air Arrivals
AIRPORT 2003 2004 2005 2006
2007
Clark 4,160 22,640 114,902 235,004 251,296*
Subic 16,175 16,838 23,171 14,413 1,124*
*Subic 2007 arrivals – January to February only
*Clark 2007 arrivals - Foreign – 88,028 OFWs – 163,268
73. Clark Airport Arrivals (2008)
Month Intl Domestic Total
Jan 19,424 2,416 21,840
Feb 18,761 1,859 20,620
Mar 21,130 1,872 23,002
Intl Airlines: Asiana (Sokor/US), Tiger Airways (Singapore), Air Asia (KL/Kota),
China Southern (Guangzhou), Hong Kong Express (Hong Kong), World Airways,
Deer Air
Domestic Airlines: SeAir (Mla/Palawan) and Cebu Pacific (Cebu)
75. Survey on Visitor Profile (DMIA)
Travel Arrangement:
20.17% - Package
43.23% - Independent
36.60% - Not Stated
Age Group:
35-44 - 24.40% (12,854)
45-54 – 21.35% (11,245)
25-34 – 17.79% ( 9,370)
Total Surveyed: 52,678 (A/D Cards)
76. Frequency of Visit:
First Visit – 29.70% (15,644)
Repeat Visit – 35.17% (18,526)
Not Stated – 35.13% (18,508)
By Occupation:
Professional – 30.32% (15,972)
Student/Minor – 15.12% (7,963)
Clerical/Sales – 2.16% (1,140)
77. By Purpose of Visit:
Holiday – 57.76% (30,427)
VFRs – 15.16% (7,986)
Others – 7.71% (4,060)
By Sex:
Male – 60.69% (31,969)
Female – 34.76% (18,313)
Not Stated – 4.55% (2,396)
78. RESULTS FROM 2005 HOUSEHOLD
SURVEY ON DOMESTIC VISITORS,
April – Sept 2005
43.5% (23 Million)
Filipinos, 15 years
old and up traveled
within this period
EACH INDIVIDUAL
MADE 2 TRIPS AND
VISITED TWO
PLACES IN THE
COUNTRY FOR THE
SIX MONTH
PERIOD
79. RESULTS FROM 2005 HOUSEHOLD
SURVEY ON DOMESTIC VISITORS,
April – Sept 2005
ALMOST 99% OR 23.5 Million domestic travelers had
independent domestic trips
17.5 Million spend an average of:
1. Accommodation P1,200.00
2. Food and beverage P 400.00
3. Sight seeing and guided tour P 600.00
4. Entertainment & Recreation P 300.00
5. Local transport (sea,air or land) P 400.00
6. Shopping P1,100.00
7. Others P3,200.00
80.
81. RESULTS FROM 2005 HOUSEHOLD
SURVEY ON DOMESTIC VISITORS,
April – Sept 2005
MOST FREQUENTLY
VISITED PLACES:
1. NCR
2. CAVITE
3. BATANGAS
4. LAGUNA
5. ILOILO
6. BULACAN
7. NUEVA ECIJA
8. PAMPANGA
9. CEBU
10. PANGASINAN
11. ALBAY
82. Visitor Profile And
Travel Characteristics,
2006
Mode of Travel
Air (98.73%) Sea (1.27%)
Sex
Male (61.22%) Female (37.40%)
Average Age 38.26 years old
Purpose of Visit
Holiday 46.99%
VFR (Visit Friends / Relatives) 26.66%
Business 13.18%
Convention 1.28%
Official Mission 0.11%
83. Visitor Profile And
Travel Characteristics, 2006
Frequency Visit (%)
- First Visit 31.27
- Repeat Visit 51.30
Travel Arrangement
- Independent 61.67
- Package Tour 18.56
- Not Stated 19.77
Overall Average Length
of Stay ( Nights) 12.06
- Foreign Visitors 10.98
- Overseas Filipino 48.02
Average Daily
Expenditure
(US$) 83.91
Foreign Visitors 84.70
Overseas Filipino 55.78
84. Foreign Visitors
Expenditure
2006
Average Daily Expenditure US$ 83.91
Major Items of Expenditure
Accommodation US$ 25.72
Shopping 22.01
Food and Bev. 20.39
Entertainment
7.02
Local Transport 4.71
Miscellaneous 2.81
Guided Tour 0.36
86. Major Attractions by Province
Aniao Islets, Cemento Beach, Digisit Beach,
Aurora
Dimadimalangat Islet,
and the Lukso-Lukso Islets, Dicasalarin Bay,
Cunayan Falls, Ditumabo Falls,
Banju Springs, Dingalan Bay View Site,
Lamao Caves and the Rocks of Dingalan
Bataan
Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor),
Zero Km. Death March Marker (Bagac)
Water Sports, Jetski or windsurf at Bagac
Mountain Climbing Mt. Natib (Orani,
Bataan)
87. Major Attractions by Province
Bulacan
Hiyas ng Bulacan Museum, Barasoain
Church, Kameztisuhan
Biak-Na-Bato National Park
Nueva
Ecija
Pantabangan Dam, Central Luzon
State University (CLSU), PhilRice
Pamp anga Betis Church (Guagua, Pampanga)
HILAGA VILLAGE (formerly Paskuhan
Village), Cutud Lenten Rites (Sn Fdo)
Candaba Swamps (Candaba), Nayong
Pilipino Sa Clark, Clark Museum,
Museong Kapampangan, Museo ning
Angeles
Center for Kapampangan Studies (Holy
Angel University)
88. Major Attractions by Province
Tarlac
Capas National Shrine
(Capas)
Sto. Domingo Death March
Marker (Capas)
Mt. Pinatubo, Relic of the True Cross
(San Jose, Tarlac)
Zambales CASA SAN MIGUEL FOUNDATION
Magsaysay Ancestral House
(Castillejos)
Ocean Adventure (Subic Bay Marine
Exploratorium)
Zoobic Safari
90. Major Festivals by Province
Aurora
AURORA DAY
(February 14-19)
Sabutan Festival
Bataan
Bataan Day
(April 9)
Pawikan Festival
Bulacan
Pulilan Carabao Festival,
Singkaban Fiesta (Linggo ng
Bulacan) Sept. 8-15
Obando Festival, Carabao
Festival
Bocaue River Festival (Pagoda
Festival)
91. Major Festivals by Province
Nueva Ecija
Taong Putik Festival of
Aliaga
Apung Iru Fluvial Festival (Apalit),
Sisig Festival ( Angeles City),
PAMPANGA Sinukwan Festival
Pampanga Day, Dec 11
Pyestang Tugak (City of San Fernando)
Giant Lantern Festival (City of San Fernando)
Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Festival
Fiestang Kuliat (Angeles City)
Tigtigan at Terakan keng Dalan (Angeles City)
92. Major Festivals by Province
Tarlac Malatarlak Festival
Zambales Mango Festival
Paynauen 'Duyan' Festival
Ulo ng Apo Festival
(Olongapo City)
94. Milestones for Tourism
Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway
North Luzon Expressway
DMIA Air Arrivals
Subic International Airport
Subic International Seaport
North Rail Project
Foreign Investments (Hotels, Resorts)
3M Visitors in 2007 and 5M in 2010
95. What DOT-RIII Has Done
Skills Enhancement Programs
Airport Reception Unit in DMIA
Domestic Promo Program with Budget
North Phils Tourism Fair (SM City Clark)
Sales Missions (Domestic/Overseas)
Production of Brochures (North Phils)
www.visitmyphilippines.com
Interactive Maps (ongoing)
96. What DOT-RIII Has Done
Festivals and Events Promo
AVP for Central Luzon (Living Asia)
Central Luzon Tourism Council
Fam Trips for Foreign Media
Pik-A-Pak-N-Go Tours
Convention Organization
Bike Tourism (Motorcycles, Mt. Bikes)
Mt. Pinatubo Ecotourism Program
97. What DOT-RIII Has Done
New Product ID (Health and Wellness w/
DTI-RIII, Hot Springs in Sapangbato,
Sacobia Valley as Camping Site,
Candaba Swamp Bird Watching, etc.)
Pilgrimage Site in San Jose, Tarlac
Nayong Pilipino sa Clark
98. What Needs to be Done
Develop New Tourism Products (Clark, Subic, Tarlac,
and beyond)
Develop Tourism Circuits (North Phils)
Strengthen LGUs’ Role in Product Enhancement and
Marketing (Local Government Code)
Standards Setting and Accreditation (Tourism
Services)
Protection of Environment (Mt. Pinatubo, etc.)
Visitor Information System (Visitor Friendly)
Local Tourism Organizations (CVBs, TCs, etc.)
Foreign and Local Investments and Incentives
Greetings….!
After that national economic picture of development, the following presentation will show how the Central Luzon economy has taken advantage of, and/or benefited from, and contributed to national growth, on one hand, and, how it has coped with both external and internal challenges, on the other.
These comparative advantages are:
Proximity to Metro Manila enhanced by road and communication infrastructure network already in place. The population of Metro Manila is one huge but compact market for the region’s products and services. It is also a major source of tourists who can be attracted to the region. Central Luzon is also the only place in the country that provides access to three international airports within 100 km radius: NAIA I & II, DMIA, and Subic Airport
Gateway to North Luzon from Metro Manila – The region essentially serves as a vital link between the huge market of Metro Manila and the resource rich North Luzon
It is the only region in the country that has access to both the Pacific Ocean in the east (through Aurora) and China Sea in the west
Strategically located at the heart of Asia, this land-based East-West connection can shorten considerably sea travel time between the Americas and mainland Asia.
The existing and planned facilities in Subic and Clark enable the region to trade and compete with growth centers in the Asia-Pacific region. The airports in these Zones shorten travel time for foreign businessmen and tourists.
A total of P40.06B of investment was generated in the year 2004.
Partial report (BOI/SBMA-as of 2nd quarter; PEZA/CDC-as of 3rd quarter)
We expect that, the 2003 figures will be surpassed.
Sources of this investment came from projects registered with BOI, PEZA, CDC, SBMA, and BN. Seventy-six percent (76%) were reflected from business name registrations. This was followed by BOI-registered projects with an amount of P6.38B.
Among the biggest projects during year were Petron Corporation (chemicals, textile and leather) with an amount of P5.265B which registered with the Board of Investments. Star Steyr Enterprises, engaged in cigarette manufacturing at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, reflected and amount of P2.352.
Forty-four percent came from the province of Bulacan (44%) amounting P17.60B, followed by Pampanga with P9.44B (23%) and Bataan with P7.28B (18%).
Central Luzon posted an annual investment figure of P133.79 billion for 2006, which is 12.03 percent lower than the P152.09 billion generated in 2005.
BOI projects of P 53.78 billion were the bulk of investments for the year as they recorded a share of 40.2%. Most of this is from GN Power Ltd Co., in Bataan. The Company is engaged in coal-fired power generation
Subic Bay Freeport Zone projects and business name registration were the next big contributors to investments generated in the region. New investments in Subic Bay FZ were Xingtai Jongnic Glass Co Ltd (glass manufacturing), Delta Production Philippines (manufacture, trading and rental of aluminum scaffoldings, rental of machineries for ship repair and fire alarm system).
The investments generated in the Clark Special Economic Zone increased by almost 300% compared to 2005. Major investors were BB International Leisure and Resort Dev’t Corporation (hotel, resort, recreation, entertainment, casino, etc), Peregrine Dev’t International (business park) and Cyber City Teleservices (computer graphics imaging, call center & BPO operations)
In terms of contribution by provinces, Bataan made the biggest contribution with a share of 35.58 % with total investments of P47.60 billion. This was followed by Pampanga with a share of 23.21% ( P31.05 billion) and Zambales with 22.82% (P30.53 billion).
To summarize, we need to implement food aid to immediately mitigate hunger as what is being done under the Food for School Program (FSP), which has also been proven to be effective in solving the problem of high drop-out rates and poor school performance. However, we need to help these food poor families to help themselves. We should not only give them fish but we should teach them how to fish. Let us all work together towards the eradication of hunger in our midst.
Thank you.
These show the 16 priority projects of the region. These projects are also intended to promote inter and intra-regional mobility, support Clark & Subic as Logistics Hub and erase the image of the region as a disaster prone area
Good morning ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for this opportunity to present the highlights of the Project Status Report of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway Program as of April 26, 2005.
There are three prime objectives that the S-C-TEP endeavors to achieve, and these are:
To provide the shortest, direct, and efficient link among vital development areas in Central Luzon, namely Subic Bay Freeport, Clark Special Economic Zone and Central Techno Park.
To enhance economic growth along the Subic-Clark corridor and Central Luzon, and
To generate at least 3,400 employment opportunities during its construction.
The entire length of S-C-TEP is 93.77 kilometers, starting from Tipo Junction in Bataan Province, passing through Clarkfield and ending in La Paz in Tarlac. It will be a 4-lane asphalt concrete pavement with 4 main bridges and 8 interchanges.
The S-C-TEP consists of two packages. Package 1, which starts from Tipo Junction and ends in Clark, is 50.5 kilometers long. Package 2, which starts at Clark and ends in La Paz, Tarlac is 43.27 kilometers.
For the sixth straight time since 2000, visitor arrivals to Central Luzon continued the uphill climb as the numbers reached 411 thousand in 2006.
Both foreign and domestic tourists arrivals increased. Domestic tourists were still the bulk (62 percent) of the region’s tourists. Most of the foreign tourists are from USA and Japan.
Overall, what is driving the industry’s growth and fuelling the excitement within according to industry insiders are the strong government-private sector collaboration to boost tourism in Central Luzon and the mounting air traffic at Clark of low-cost airlines from neighboring Asian countries. From a mere five flights a week in 2004, these leapfrogged to 39 international flights a week in 2005. Those currently conducting regular flights are Malaysia’s Air Asia, Singapore’s Tiger Airways, South Korea’s Asiana Airlines, Hong Kong’s China Rich and Taiwan’s Far Eastern Transport.
Aside from better travel access at the international front, the holding of numerous and colorful festivals and events in the various parts of the region and the launching of new tourism products also helped boost tourism here