Project`s

Province of Zambales
Province of Zambales
LOCATION
REGION III
CENTRAL LUZON
ZAMBALES
BOUNDARIES
North
South
East
West
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Pangasinan
Bataan
Tarlac & Pampanga
West Philippine Sea
POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Congressional District I
Olongapo City
Subic
Castillejos
San Marcelino
Congressional District II
Sta. Cruz
Candelaria
Masinloc
Palauig
Iba
Botolan
Cabangan
San Felipe
San Narciso
San Antonio
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TOTAL POPULATION
: 534,443
POPULATION DENSITY : 147 person/sqkm
TOTAL LAND AREA
LAND RESOURCE:
: 3,645.8 sqkm
Alienable & Disposable Land : 127,836 ha
FORESTLAND
:243,604 ha
FOREST RESERVE
MILITARY RESERVATION
NATIONAL PARK
FISH POND
ESTABLISHED TIMBERLAND
: 51,817
: 8,600
:
9
:
425
:182,753
WATER RESOURCE:
COASTLINE
: 177 km
RIVERS AND CREEKS
: 34
ha
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ha
ha
Demographic Coastal Ecosystem
TOTAL NO. BARANGAYS
COASTAL BARANGAY
:230
: 84
 COASTAL TOWNS
Sta. Cruz
Candelaria
Masinloc
Palauig
Iba
Botolan
Cabangan
San Felipe
San Narciso San Antonio
Subic
Coastal Barangays are directly
dependent on the West
Philippine Sea as a source of
livelihood
VISION
Zambales, a globally competitive ecotourism destination, aquatic center and
highly industrialized province with Godfearing healthy and empowered citizenry
with sustainable environment and self
sufficient economy driven by a dynamic
and decent leadership.
MISSION
To provide comprehensive, equitable
timely and quality services to
Zambaleños through efficient, effective,
decent, and responsive good
governance to attain high standard of
living in a peaceful and progressive
province to become globally
competitive.
ZAMBALES
 Mount Tapulao Eco-Tourism
(Municipality of Palauig)
 Masinloc Marine Ecology
Learning Center
(Municipality of Masinloc)
 Looc Lake Development Project
(Municipality of Castillejos)
 Uacon Lake Development Project
(Municipality of Candelaria)
MOUNT TAPULAO ECOTOURISM
Sitio Dampay, Brgy Salaza
Palauig, Zambales
Overview
Mount Tapulao, also known as High Peak, is
the tallest
mountain in Central Luzon at 6,683 feet (2,037 meters) above sea level. It
was named after the Sumatran Pine trees,
locally called “tapulao”, that
grow abundantly in the Zambales
Mountain
range.
The
semitemperate climate here allowed for the abundant growth of these pine
trees.
Mt. Tapulao's summit offers a breath-taking panoramic view of the
Zambales mountains on the east, Lingayen gulf to the north, and
the South China Sea to the west. Hikers can take an old mining
trail of undulating and rolling mountains from Barangay Dampay in
Palauig to reach the summit, about 18 kilometers away.
DENR Region III has entered into a Memorandum of
Agreement with the Local Government of Palauig for the protection
and conservation of unique biodiversity found inside the 5,000
hectare
Mt.
Tapulao
area.
The
Giant
Cloud
Rat,
scientific
Phloeomys
pallidus,
and
the
newly
discovered Rhynchomys tapulao, another species of rodent, are
just two of the 85 faunal species found in the area.
Mount Tapulao
Location Map
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LAND USE MAP
PROPOSED SITE
PROTECTED AREA
WOOD PRODUCTION AREA
ECO-TOURISM ZONE
WATER SPORTS & RECREATION
VEGETABLE GARDEN
IP COMMUNITY
MT. TAPULAO DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT @ Km 6
Villa
CASINO
FARMERS MARKET
Indigenous products
Mango shop
WELLNESS
HEALING CENTER
STAFF
VILLAGE
GLAMPING
HOTEL
RECREATION
CENTER
HOTEL
CLUB HOUSE
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KEYMAP
MINI
CASINO
PARK
CONDOMINIUM
(VILLA)
TRIBAL REPLICA
Mt.Tapulao Resort
FOREST
Water
SPORTS
Integrated organic
farm and restaurant
BIRD WATCHING
1
Camp site
Trekking
Biodiversity along the road
NATIVE PLANTS OF MT. TAPULAO
NATIVE PLANTS OF MT. TAPULAO
NATIVE PLANTS OF MT. TAPULAO
NATIVE PLANTS OF MT. TAPULAO
NATIVE PLANTS OF MT. TAPULAO
Breathtaking Landscape
Bird watching
Glamping
•Map citing of rare bird species
•Train guides to identify species and provide
inputs on its bio dive significance
•Train guides as WEO to ensure adherence
to existing laws (avoid wildlife trafficking)
•“Glamping” – glamorous camping
•To provide bird watchers and other
tourists a quality and comfortable stay
in the forest
Amenities:
•Elevated tents with decent toilet and
sleeping beds
•Gourmet food – menu to be developed
by a professional chef
Breathtaking Landscape
The Pine Forest
Tribal Replicas
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INDIGENOUS HOUSES
ORGANIC FARMING
WELLNESS CENTER
ORGANIC RESTAURANT
SOUVENIR SHOPS
Villas
Breathtaking Activities
ZIP LINING
ROCK CLIMBING
WATER TUBING
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Proposed Eco-tourism
Program/ Products for
Mt. Tapulao
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Glamping
 Bird Watching
 Tribal replica
 Integrated organic
farm and restaurant
 Wellness healing
center
 Water sports in Bagsit
river
Enhancement of the
camping ground
(for mountaineers)
 Bunk houses/overnight
cottages/Log cabins
- to accommodate
trekkers/mountaineers
who want to stay
overnight at the
campsite (km 16)
 View decks
– to be constructed in
strategic places to
view the unique
surroundings of Mt
Tapulao.
PROJECT
ESTIMATED
COST
Project
Unit
Price
Cost
Glamping
20
P 70,000
P1,400,000.00
Bird Watching Gadgets
40
15,000
600,000.00
Villas
10
250,000
2,500,000.00
Tribal houses
20
50,000
1,000,000.00
Integrated Organic Farm
1,000,000.00
Wellness Clinic
10
20,000
200,000.00
Souvenir Shops
20
10,000
200,000.00
Restaurant
2
200,000
400,000.00
Farmer’s Market
1
100,000
100,000.00
Water and Rock Adventure
1,000,000.00
Establishment of potable water
3,000.000.00
Distribution of electrical system
3,000.000.00
Road Improvements
5,000,000.00
Signages
Enhancement of camp site
View decks (km 6, Summit)
300,000.00
P1,000,000.00
1,500,000.00
MT.TAPULAO
MARINE
ECOLOGY
LEARNING
CENTER
SAN SALVADOR ISLAND
Masinloc, Zambales
Philippines
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RATIONALE
Marine Conservation Project In San
Salvador Island (MCPSSI), Masinloc, Zambales has caught
The community-based
national attention when it garnered top award for excellence on local
governance in 1996 under the “Gantimpalang Panglingkod Pook” (Galing
Pook Award), sponsored by the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and
the Local Government Academy (LGA).
One of the objectives of the “Galing Pook Award” is the
establishment of replication models of successful LGU projects. The Local
Government Academy (LGA) has identified the Marine Conservation Project in
Masinloc as one of the models on environment management. Thus, in
February 1997, Masinloc was chosen as one of the eight (8) sites in the
Philippines for the establishment of Innovations Laboratory specializing on
marine ecology. The aim is to showcase the LGUs strategy in developing and
managing a successful community-based resource management project.
To date, the LGU-Masinloc has established additional three (3) sites
for marine sanctuaries (demonstration sites) in various coastal
areas, namely: 50 hectares in Barangay Bani; 20 hectares in Sitio
Panglit, San Lorenzo and 4-hectares Giant Clam Project in San
Salvador Island. This coral reef project was previously supported by the
United Nations Environmental Program.
With the installation of the project, LGU learners, residents and
other environmental groups will become aware of the benefits of the project
and would encourage project replication.
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Project’s overall objective is to promote
awareness among local governments and various
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environmental sectors that devolution works
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Encourage project replication and
innovation of strategies / programs
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Establish as Marine Ecology Learning Center that will
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serve as a learning venue on successful innovations and
best practices on local governance focusing on marine
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ecology
I Undertake various information dissemination on the LGU
in successfully establishing marine sanctuaries thru
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exchange and study visits, internship program
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Undertake orientation on marine ecology to various
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learners, tourist groups, etc. with the end view of increasing the
environmental awareness of the people.
PROJECT COST/LINE ITEMS
PARTICULARS
ESTIMATED COST
Research Building
P 5,000,000.00
Equipments/Fixtures &
Commodities
P 1,000,000.00
Marine Supplies & Equipments
P 3,760,000.00
Tourist Boat & Equipment
P 3,500,000.00
Administrative Expenses
P 1,500,000.00
Study Tours (Local/Foreign)
P 500,000.00
Contingencies
P 763,000.00
TOTAL
PROJECT COST
P 16,023,000.00
PROJECT COMPONENTS
 Establishment
of a Marine Ecology Learning Center
The Center shall be equipped with spacious
learning study areas (Conference hall), information
equipment, like computers, web-sites, overhead
projectors, plasma TV, cameras, and other marine
supplies like: scuba diving gears and snorkeling
materials. The second floor will be used as guest house
for study tour learners/guests.
Marine Ecology Education and Training
Training component shall focus on continuous non-formal
marine ecology education thru lectures, orientation,
seminars, field trips / study tours. Scuba Diving and
Snorkeling activities shall form part of the education
component.
SNORKELING
Eco-Tourism Development
This component shall focus on assisting the learners / visitors during
study tours. The “Home Stay Program” model shall be installed
whereby, utilizing the community residents to participate in the tourism
programs. They shall encourage the visitors to experience the daily routine
of the fisher folks. In support of the program is the purchase of a big tourist
boat that could accommodate at least 30-40 participants. The boat shall
transport participants from the main island to various marine sanctuaries
in Masinloc.
Coral Reef Transplantation Project
This component shall introduce to the learners
(students) the importance of marine education by
directly involving them to experience the activities
involved in the preservation and conservation of marine
resources. They will be taught to propagate and
transplant corals in the designated reefs. The value of
ownership meant to inculcate positive attitudes to the
learners.
Coral Transplantation
Installation of coral nursery
Marine Research and Development
MAP OF MASINLOC
Province of Zambales
PROJECT LOCATION
PROPOSED
PROJECT SITE
SAN SALVADOR ISLAND
MASINLOC
Province of Zambales
Philippines
MARINE ECOLOGY
LEARNING CENTER
SAN SALVADOR ISLAND
MASINLOC
Province of Zambales
Philippines
SEA CUCUMBER
GIANT CLAMS AND LIVE CORALS
CORAL TRANSPLANTATION