18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of problem identification in site evaluation?
To identify issues and problems affecting the tourism industry
Which element of formulating goals and objectives involves a definite statement of a desired result?
Target
What is the main purpose of problem analysis in site evaluation?
Break down problems into smaller pieces for understanding
In site evaluation, what does the 'roots' in the Problem Tree Analysis represent?
Primary causes of the core problem
Which methodology involves direct observation, mapping, oral interviews, questionnaires, focus group discussions, and workshops in site evaluation?
Site evaluation methodology
What is included in the criteria for site evaluation related to availability?
Clean water supply for basic utilities
Which act ensures the development of an integrated, coordinated and comprehensive environmental plan for Palawan?
Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan Act
Which act promotes the sustainable development of the Philippines through climate change mitigation and adaptation measures?
Climate Change Act of 2009
Which act ensures the proper segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment, and disposal of solid waste?
Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
Which act provides tax incentives for enterprises that employ persons with disability?
Magna Carta for Disabled Persons
Which act regulates the pollution of air by vehicles and industrial plants?
Clean Air Act of 1999
Which act protects the ancestral lands of indigenous peoples?
Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997
Which decree established the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) system in the Philippines?
Presidential Decree 1586
Which act specifically addresses the vulnerability of the Philippines to climate change impacts?
Climate Change Act of 2009
Which act established specific zones under the Environmentally Critical Areas Network (ECAN) for tourism?
Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan Act
Which of the following decree requires all entities to prepare a detailed statement regarding environmental impacts?
Presidential Decree 1151
Which of the following are areas that are declared as national parks, watershed reserves, wildlife reserves, and sanctuaries?
ECA projects
Which of the following allows tourism in protected landscapes or seascapes?
National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992
Study Notes
Terrestrial and Coastal/Marine Areas
- Terrestrial areas include mountainous areas, ecologically important low hills, and lowland areas of Palawan
- Coastal/Marine areas include the whole coastline area up to the open sea, serving as a zone for fishing and tourism activities
- Tribal ancestral lands are areas traditionally occupied by cultural communities
Laws and Acts
- Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997: protects indigenous peoples' ancestral lands, customs, traditions, values, beliefs, interests, and institutions
- Magna Carta for Disabled Persons: provides tax incentives to private enterprises that employ persons with disabilities and modify facilities to accommodate them
- Clean Air Act of 1999: maintains good air quality by preventing pollution from vehicles, industrial plants, etc.
- Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004: prevents pollution of bodies of water from land-based sources such as sewage and wastewater discharge
- Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000: implements a comprehensive solid waste management program, including composting, recycling, re-use, proper segregation, collection, etc.
Site Evaluation
- Site evaluation: on-site investigation of criteria items using methodologies such as direct observation, mapping, oral interviews, questionnaires, focus group discussions, and workshops
- Evaluation criteria include uniqueness and natural beauty, accessibility, availability of basic utilities, availability of on-site facilities, property ownership, and quality of surroundings
Problem Identification and Analysis
- Problem identification: identifying issues and problems affecting the tourism industry of a region
- Problem analysis: breaking down problems into smaller pieces for better understanding, identifying causes and effects of problems and situations
- Problem Tree Analysis: a diagram used to establish the cause-and-effect relationship between observed negative factors affecting tourism
National Laws and Policies
- National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992: allows tourism in protected landscapes or seascapes
- Presidential Decree 1151 (Philippine Environmental Policy): requires entities to prepare a detailed statement regarding environmental impacts
- Presidential Decree 1586: established the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) system and the Fisheries Code
- Climate Change Act of 2009: addresses the vulnerability of the Philippines to the impacts of climate change
- Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan Act: establishes specific zones under the Environmentally Critical Areas Network (ECAN) in Palawan
Test your knowledge on environmental policies in the Philippines, including the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992, Presidential Decree 1151, and Presidential Decree 1586.
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