Highlights of Panglao Island Tourism Masterplan by Palafox (Part 3 of 4)

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTOF BOHOL


PANGLAO PANGLAO

ISLANDISLAND


International SettingInternational Setting


• Philippines is at the

center of South East Asia

• Locational advantage –

at the crossroads of

international travel and

trading lanes

Southeast Asian Southeast Asian

SettingSetting


•Length of Coastline – 18,000

km – 3rd Longest in the World

• Center of the Center of

Marine Biodiversity

• # 5 in Mineral Resources

• # 12 in Human Resources

National SettingNational Setting


Central Visayas is the fastest

growing region in terms of

productive output

By 2030, it is envisioned to be:

• a Premier Tourist Destination

• Center of Trade and Industry

• Science and Technology

Regional SettingRegional Setting


Land Area: 4,117.3 sq. km.

Capital: Tagbilaran City

Location:

- 803km south of Manila

- 79 km southeast of Cebu

Municipalities: 47

Population: 1,230,110 (as of 2007)

Population Growth Rate: 2.92%

(1998-2000)

Literacy Rate: 93%

Provincial SettingProvincial Setting


Land Area: 9,507 hectares (9x the size of Boracay Island)

Coastline: 49.17 kilometers

Accessibility:

- from Manila: 55 minutes (by air)

- from Cebu: 15 minutes (by air) and

1.5 hrs (by ferry)

Topography and Slope:

- generally flat and level

- mountainous at southeastern portion

Panglao IslandPanglao IslandLand Use:

- more than 65% is Agricultural Use

Live Coral Condition:

- Fair to Excellent


Land Area: 5,049.48 hectares

Coastline: 28.17 kilometers

Population: 25,558 (as of 2008)

Population Density: 5.06 persons per

hectare

Number of Accommodations Establishments: 53

- 85% resorts

- 4% hotel and resorts

- 10% lodging houses

- 2% cottages

Total Tourist Visitations (2008): 1,837,585

Road Network: 96.136 kilometers

Municipality of Municipality of

PanglaoPanglao


Land Area: 4,457 hectares

Coastline: 21 kilometers

Population: 36,525 (as of 2007)

Population Density: 8.2 persons/

hectare

Literacy Rate: 93%

Economy: Fishing , Low Intensity

Agriculture, Tourism

Road Network: 92.514 kilometers

Municipality of Municipality of

DauisDauis


Panglao Island as a Tourist DestinationPanglao Island as a Tourist Destination

Tourism Achievement:

# 9 Tourist Arrivals

in the Philippines

Bohol Tourist Attractions:

• Loboc River

• Chocolate Hills

• Tarsier

• Baclayon Church

Panglao Tourist Attractions:

• Pristine Beaches and Resorts

• Old Panglao Watch Tower

• San Agustin Church

• Sunrise view at the Balicasag Island

• Frolicking Dolphins

• Dauis Church and Museum

• Bohol Bee Farm

s


Population: 62,083 (2007)

Labor Force: 57% [35,000] (2000)

DemographicsDemographics

In-migration: approximately 40,000 in-

migrants to the Island (2000)

Projections: (based on growth rate)

- 2020: 119,701

- 2030: 253,964

Growth rate: (from 2000-2007)

Dauis - 4.74%

Panglao – 2.61%

Source: NSO, Bohol PPDO


Population Density Map (2007)

Source: NSO

DemographicsDemographics

• Most dense areas

are the two

Poblacions and

adjacent Barangays


EDUCATION

Literacy Rate:

- 95% (2000)

HEALTH

Health Stations: Mostly in

Municipality of Panglao

POLICE Requirement

Dauis – 43

Panglao – 39

Social ProfileSocial Profile Map of Health Stations

Source: NSO, Bohol PPDO, Provincial Police Office


Economic Economic

ProfileProfile

Source: Dept. of Finance, RDO No. 84

Zonal Land Valuation Map

Land Values in PhP/sq.m


Source: Philippine Tourism

Masterplan

InfrastructurInfrastructur

e and e and

UtilitiesUtilities

Water Sources Map

Spring

Artesian Well

Water Distribution


Source: Bohol PPDO

Infrastructure Infrastructure

and Utilitiesand Utilities

Water Distribution Map

(Panglao)

Water Reservoir

Circular Reservoir

Square Reservoir


Source: TCGI Engineers



Noise Contour Map

60 Decibels

65 Decibels

70 Decibels

80 Decibels




Panglao IslandAerodome

Sources: TCGI Engineers, CAAP


Environmental Environmental

ManagementManagement Ground Water Vulnerability

Map

Source:

Light Areas

Groundwater more

vulnerable to

contamination due

to seepage of

sewage and

saltwater intrusion

Most Vulnerable

Vulnerable



ManagementManagementSimulated Rising Sea Level

Map

Source:

Panglao Municipality

More susceptible

because of lower

elevation

12 meters deep

6 meters deep

4 meters deep

2 meters deep



ManagementManagementTsunami Inundation Area

Source: Phivolcs, NSO,

NAMRIA


Protected Areas Map


ManagementManagement

Source: Proc. No. 426 (Panglao

Protected Sea Scape)

Panglao Island Protected

Seascape(under NIPAS)

Coastal areas along

Panglao Municipality –

some fronting the beach

resorts


Cultural Resource MappingCultural Resource Mapping


Definition- a tool used to gather data about resources of a certain area

- information comes from locals and stakeholders

Advantages- fosters awareness, appreciation,

and protection of these

resources

- empowers stakeholders as they

become partners in

planning and decision-

making of their community

Cultural Resource Cultural Resource

MappingMapping


Methodologies

Ocular Inspection

Workshops

Survey Forms

Barangay Base Maps


MappingMapping


Partial Results

• Photo documentation of important sites within

Panglao Island

• Determined personal and community

aspirations of stakeholders

• Identified:

- Natural, Built, and Cultural heritages

- Influential personalities and indigenous

knowledge

• Located these resources on the map

Note: Partial results came from data from 4 Barangays that

submitted the survey forms and 8 Barangays with Cultural Map


MappingMapping


Cultural Resource Mapping covered the following:Cultural Resource Mapping covered the following:


1. Results of the Cultural Resource Mapping1. Results of the Cultural Resource Mapping

� Residents of Panglao Island identified the following

cultural resources:

� Cuisine: humba, kinilaw, paklay and luun-on

� Festivities: feast days of Patron saints; foundation days of

respective barangays and municipalities

� Traditional forms of healing: hilot and massages; herbal

medicine



� Residents of Panglao Island identified the following

natural resources:

� 60 species of domesticated and wild animals (e.g. flying fox,

snakes & civets)

� 30 avian species

� 24 species of insects

� 5 species of fish

� Flora: narra, molave, mango and acacia trees



� Residents of Panglao Island collectively responded to

aspiring the following:

� To have a comfortable life

� Gain financial sustainability

� Quality education for their children

� Peaceful and progressive community

� Honest and non-corrupt leaders



� In order to achieve their aspirations, the residents are:

� Being patient and determined

� Working hard and praying hard

� Participating in community activities



� Residents of Panglao Island would want their government

to:

� Provide training programs and seminars

� Give Financial Assistance

� Not participate in corrupt practices

� Exhibit good leadership

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Highlights of Panglao Island Tourism Masterplan by Palafox (Part 3 of 4)