Beachfront DevelopmentHotel Beach Convention

And Exhibition Center in Oriental Mindoro

A Thesis Presented to the

School of Architecture, Industrial Design & the Built Environment
Mapua Institute of Technology

Presented by
Lee, Charlene B.
2011121727

Architect Junar Pakingan Tablan, uap, MSAE

Adviser

APPROVAL SHEET
ABSTRACT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES AND ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
CHAPTER 1.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 1.1.1 INTRODUCTION
It is typical nowadays in a city to have an own large indoor space for public gathering.
This may be in a form of a stadium, arena, auditorium, or a convention center. These said
gathering spaces are commonly built and designed to highlight the citys people, culture, and
more so their progress. These spaces are commonly used to host sports competition, local
concerts, festivals, exhibitions, or as venues for special gathering. Typically, these structures
are situated near lodging facilities for the efficient and practical purpose of housing the large
number of guests and participants.
Commonly today, hotels take the advantage of having an affixed convention center
therefore having the opportunity of hosting and accommodating a large number of people who
will use both the convention center for seminars or other events and as well as the hotel
facilities. A convention center is designed to hold conventions, where individuals and groups
gather to promote and share common interests. Convention centers typically offer sufficient and
spacious floor area to accommodate the needs of the several thousand attendees. A convention

center is also a way to attract tourists. It is a general idea that a convention center must not
only be space-efficient, moreover, it has to aesthetically and visually communicate to people.
Materials, culture, and history must be well presented and considered.
Oriental Mindoro is the proposed site location of the structure. The province hasnt yet
to have its own convention center as the province is already developing and a potential tourist
destination. The location of Oriental Mindoro is also ideal because of its adjacency to both the
Visayan region as well as the central capital of the Philippines, Manila. Especially, the regional
capital of MIMAROPA is in Oriental Mindoro.
CHAPTER 1.1.2 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Mindoro is within a few hours of manila, it remains undeveloped even by Philippine
provincial standards. But it is still visited by many tourist because of its natural beauty. The
island, seventh largest in the archipelago, and Mindoro Oriental is more developed and visited
part of the island. Particularly in Calapan City, where it is the regional center of MIMAROPA
(Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan). Most travellers head this way only for the beaches,
scuba diving and nightlife around the picturesque town of Puerto Galera on Mindoro Orientals
northern coast, a short ferry trip from Batangas, but there is much more to Mindoro than this.
Few people, Filipinos included, realize that the island is home to several areas of outstanding
natural beauty, all protected to some degree by local or international decree. This includes the
incredible marine environments of Puerta Galera, the world-class Apo Reef on the west coast
and different types of indigenous mangyan community surrounding the Mindoro.
Oriental Mindoro has also have rich cultures and traditions and always having events
holding event. Celebrating fiestas and different kinds of occasion have been their routine.
Unfortunately, this always held in gymnasiums in different schools which isnt designed for such

events. Also, Oriental Mindoro cant held large events and conventions because of no such
facility exist.
CHAPTER 1.1.3 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The primary purpose of this thesis proposal is to design a facility of hotel convention and
exhibition center in Mindoro that capture the unique sense of space and create a building that is
sustainable in the beach front. Specifically, the research will aim to answer the following
questions:
1. What lacks in the space and design of convention and exhibition center in the Philippines
that must be improved especially in sustainability aspect?
2. What are the advantages of an integrated hotel with a convention and exhibition center?
3. What are the possible effects that must consider in the circulation of the users?
4. What are the structural, lighting, acoustical considerations in designing beach front hotel
convention and exhibition center?
5. How will the culture and traditions of the province of Mindoro apply in the hotel
convention and exhibition center through architectural approach?
6. What are the innovations through sustainability that must apply?
CHAPTER 1.1.4 PROJECT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
The goal of this project is to design and create a facility for the tourists and for the local
citizens to have a beach front hotel convention and exhibition center that will profit Mindoros
tourism.

To have a facility that has an exquisite convention center for the tourists and
people of Mindoro.

To find a possible location for the proposed beach front development that can
profit and sustainable for the structure.

To have a facility which will pioneer the elevation of standards for a convention
center in the Philippine.

To have a facility that will showcase the culture and traditions of the people of
Mindoro.

To show the new technology in the design of the structure that will help in the
sustainability of the facilities.

For the site, the strategy is find a location on a beach front that is/ can be a tourist spot
and also can have a benefit in the sustainability of such structure. Also, near a transportation
hub for an easy transportation to the location. And, that is always a busy location to attract
more people. For the building, the strategy is to reflect the cultures and traditions of Mindoro.
The innovative design and material must depend on the buildings site. Also, to study the
common local convention and exhibition center and what are their lacks and advance on its
facility. The structure must have a site environment consideration.

Identify the Problems of

the Site

Accessible to the
tourists and local
citizens of Oriental
Mindoro

A site that has a impact

that will benifit the
facility by implying the
innovative technology

Integrate the cultural

aspect and sustainable
aspect to the design

Effects of the proposal

to the beach front
development

Identify the Problems of

the Structure

Showcase the cultures

and traditions of
Mindoro in the Proposal
especially the facede

Design of space and

circulation of the
integration of the hotel
and convention center

Application of
sustainable design by
using new technology to
the design

Effects of the proposal

to the beach front
development

CHAPTER 1.1.5 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

CHAPTER 1.1.6 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

Cross-Cultural Theory of Architecture- a theory that can be objectively applied to

understanding the interactions between the architectural values of different structure
and cultures. Integrating the cultural context through architecture without biasing one
from another

Sustainability Theory- a theory that seeks to minimize the negative environmental

impact of buildings by efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and
development space.

CHAPTER 1.1.7 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The study will be deemed significant and will benefit the following:

To the Department of Tourism, this proposal helps on the architectural consideration of

the convention and exhibition center for the increase rate of tourism and economic of the
Philippines.
To the local government of Mindoro, this proposal encourage to have a convention and
exhibition center for it will be an advantage for the development of the Mindoro
To the tourists and local citizens of Oriental Mindoro, this proposed study will be a
benefit for introducing the cultures and traditions of Oriental Mindoro. And also, to share
experience of differences places through the content of a conference
To the future researcher, this proposal will benefit as a reference and guide of hotel
convention and exhibition center to the future researcher.
CHAPTER 1.1.8 SCOPE AND LIMITATION
The scope of the study is to provide facility of the hotel convention and exhibition center
for the Oriental Mindoro that will impact to the tourism aspect and will facilitate major events
can held of Mindoro, MIMAROPA and as well as events other local and international tourists.
Also, by designing and planning the facilities that accommodate the future development and
can broaden their marketability substantively. This will also scope on applying a sustainable
application through its design and materials that can be found in site. The study is limited only
in the consideration of the laws and codes for the hotel convention center and beach front in
Mindoro. This also limits only on the data gathered and collected in Oriental Mindoro for the
proposal. This proposal is limited in the architectural design aspect only.
CHAPTER 1.1.9 ASSUMPTIONS
This study assumes that the beach front hotel convention and exhibition center will
benefit the Mindoro and also necessary to build it. This will also promote and increase the

tourism of Mindoro and can facilitate large events for Oriental Mindoro and MIMAROPA through
designing a sustainable innovative facility and also reflects the culture of Oriental Mindoro.
CHAPTER 1.1.10 DEFINITION OF TERMS

Tourism- is travel for recreation, leisure, religious, family or business purposes, usually
for a limited duration

Sustainable- able to be used without being completely used up or destroyed

Mangyan- is the generic name for the eight indigenous groups found on the island of
Mindoro, each with its own tribal name, language, and customs.

Indigenous- originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native

Convention Center- is a large building that is designed to hold a convention, where

individuals and groups gather to promote and share common interests.

Beach Front/ Waterfront Development- a strip of land facing or running along a beach

Exhibition center- Very large venues, suitable for major trade shows

CHAPTER 1.1.11 ACRONYMS

MIMAROPA- Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan; is an administrative region in

the Philippines designated as Region IV-B.

DOT- Department of Tourism

CHAPTER 1.2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

CHAPTER 1.2.1 RELATED LITERATURE
CHAPTER 1.2.1.1 the Researches on Sustainable Development of Urban Waterfront
According to Wang Ying, the urban waterfront is one of the most sensitive zones in city
ecology and city life. With the awareness of the importance of environment protection and
sustainable development, the distinct status of urban waterfront, which is becoming the focus in

the exploration and development of internal and external cities, is focused by more and more
attention. The development of the urban waterfront is an approach to improve the level of
townscape, city image and city economy. It is about trying to create a holistic, coherent and
flexible urban waterfront development zone in the view of sustainable development from two
aspects of planning and management of urban waterfront.
Therefore, urban waterfront planning and design should program within the whole water
system areas, including resuming bank ecosystem, waterfront landspace naturalism designing,
exploiting and protecting local characters, and etc. The core consists in harmonizing the relation
of ecology, human and water and achieving human and nature coexisting, flourishing and
sustainable development to make the waterfront areas environmentally special and comfortable
in the city. Build city features and increase city landscape impressions, and thereby guarantee
the sustainable development of society, economy and environment in urban waterfront.

CHAPTER 1.2.1.2 Republic Act No. 9593

Chapter 1 Section 2. (e) Develop the country as a prime tourist hub in Asia, as well as a center
of world congresses and conventions, by promoting sustainable tourism anchored principal on
the countrys history, culture and natural endowments, and ensuring the protection,
preservation and promotion of these resources
(l) Promote and ensure the convention-handling capability of the country as a World-class
convention center;
(p) Tourism enterprises refers to facilities, services and attractions involved in tourism, such
as, but not limited to: travel and tour services; tourist transport services, whether for land, sea
or air transportation; tour guides; adventure sports services involving such sports as

mountaineering, spelunking, scuba diving, and other sports activities of significant tourism
potential; convention organizers; accommodation establishments, including, but not limited to,
hotels, resorts, apartelles, tourist inns, motels, pension houses, and home stay operators;
tourism estate management services, restaurants, shops and department stores, sports and
recreational centers, spas, museums and galleries, theme parks, convention centers and zoos;
CHAPTER III Section 50
(e) Engage in the business of tourism and perform acts in consonance therewith, such as, but
not limited to, attending conventions and other events abroad in representation of the country,
encouraging sales promotions and advertising, and implementing programs and projects with
the objective of promoting the country and enticing tourists to visit its tourism destinations and
to enjoy its tourism products;
Rule III The Tourism Promotions Board Chapter I Section 36 Mandate
The PTPB shall be responsible for marketing and promoting the Philippines domestically and
internationally as a major global tourism destination, highlighting the uniqueness and assisting
the development of its tourism products and services, with the end in view of increasing tourist
arrivals and tourism investments; marketing the Philippines as a major Meetings, Incentives,
Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) destination; attracting, promoting, facilitating and servicing
large scale events, international fairs and conventions, congresses, sports competitions,
expositions and the like; ensuring the regular local and international advertisement of the
countrys major tourism destinations and other tourism products, including TEZs; and providing
incentives to travel agencies, tour operators, wholesalers and investors abroad capable of
drawing a sizeable number of tourists and tourism investments to the country.
CHAPTER 1.2.1.3 ONE OF THE TOURIST SPOTS IN ORIENTAL MINDORO

The following are the tourist spots in Oriental Mindoro. This is show how rich the place
in beaches, rivers and cultures. It is to show the potentials of the proposal.
The foremost asset of Oriental Mindoro, Puerto Galera is blessed with one of the worlds
most beautiful natural harbors. Known as the Pearl of Mindoro, it is world-famous for splendid
beaches, coral reefs, and exquisite dive sites for new and experienced divers alike. There are
shallow coral gardens, interesting rock formations, and colorful species to watch, like crabs,
shrimps, sea anemones, moray, and trumpet fishes.
Mangyan Tribes Oriental Mindoro
The provinces existing ethnic tribal groups, the Mangyans, are gentle and withdrawn
people but many of them have managed to integrate into the cultural mainstream, largely in
the municipalities of Mansalay, Baco, Puerto Galera, Roxas, and Bongabong. The Mangyan tribe
consists of various smaller tribes like the Iraya, Alangan, and Tadwanan. They are skilled
weavers and craftsmen, producing intricate tribal finery, including baskets, mats, and other
items, both functional and aesthetic.

Mt. Halcon Oriental Mindoro

Towering 8,488 feet above sea level, Mt. Halcon is the country's third highest peak. It is
a favourite destination for nature tripping and mountain climbing. Mt. Halcon is located in Baco.
It is accessible in two hours, by taking a jeepney to Baco, the jump-off point.
Tamaraw Falls Oriental Mindoro
The 423-foot waterfalls, situated alongside the road, is actually a series of asymmetrical
falls, leading to the grand one, dropping to a frothy waterbed below. The cascading waterfalls is
a great attraction to passers-by. Tamaraw Falls is located in Barangay Villaflor, Puerto Galera. It

can be reached in two hours by taking a jeepney bound for Barangay Villaflor from Puerto
Galera, or Calapan.
Beaches Oriental Mindoro
In nature-blessed Oriental Mindoro, you can choose your own beach among the many
that abound, from fawn beige to powdery white. To name a notable few, there are the beaches
of Sabang, Suqui, Banilad, Bongol, La Laguna, Small La Laguna, Talipanan, Melco, Punta
Guarda, and White Sand, drawing local and foreign water enthusiasts alike with majestic sites
ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving.
Sabang Beach Oriental Mindoro
The beach is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. A cluster of nightspots
abound in the area, which make it popular for evening socials. Cottages with entertainment
facilities stand close to each other. Low-budget accommodations are available. Sabang Beach is
located east of Puerto Galera. It can be reached in 15 minutes from the Puerto Galera pier by
taking a jeepney or an outrigger banca.
Banana Festival Oriental Mindoro
Held every March 18 to 19 in Baco, Mindoro Oriental, the festival is a celebration of the
abundance of bananas. It features a banana cookfest and a "saba"-(type of banana)-inspired
street dancing competition and beauty pageant. Festivities coincide with the town fiesta held in
honor of the patron, St. Joseph.
Oriental Mindoro Trekking Oriental Mindoro
The large, wild island of Mindoro, easily accessible from Manila, offers some magnificent
trekking experiences. Try ascending Mt. Halcon (2586m), a challenging four-day trek through
old-growth rain-forest. Or brave the rugged journey south to the Mt. Iglit-Baco National Park,
one of the last homes of the tamaraw, the endangered wild buffalo of the Philppines. Park

rangers monitor the tamaraw population carefully, and with their help, trekkers have a good
chance of seeing these elusive animals.
CHAPTER 1.2.1.4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The following is the calendar of events in Oriental Mindoro. This is to present what will
be to expect of events when the convention have been proposed. It is to show the potentials of
the proposal.
January 1 CALAPAN CITY - . Nio de Calapan Festival
The city holds a Festival of Sto. Nio de Calapan Festival at the start of every year. For
religious tourism, it is a month long celebration to honor the citys patron, Sto. Nino through a
series of different religious activities that reflects the peoples religiosity.
January 1POLA - Foundation Day
January 4 NAUJAN - Foundation Day
January 19 BANSUD - Basudani Festival Town Fiesta in honor of the Divine Saviour
A street dance similar to Sinulog which depicts thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest.
It is participated in by the different sectors of the community from school children to senior
citizens.
January 23 ROXAS Town Fiesta in honor of the Sto. Nio
January 25 BACO Foundation Day, ROXAS SIPAG Festival
The municipality of Roxas serves as the center of trade and commerce in the southern
part of Oriental Mindoro because of its bountiful products palay and fruits like bananas,
rambutan, lansones, mangoes, and aquatic harvests, and the different vegetables that abound
in its farms. Sipag Festivals is basically a product festival featuring the various produce of the
locality. S stands for saging (banana); I for isda (fish); P is for prutas (fruits); PA for palay; and

G for gulay (vegetables). The term sipag embodies the industriousness and ingenuity of the
people for which Roxas is proud of.
February (every third Saturday) PROVINCIAL FESTIVAL - PANDANG-GITAB Oriental Mindoro
PANDANG-GITAB was coined from Pandanggo (Fandango), and Dagitab, which is
synonymous to light, adapting basic steps of Pandanggo Sa Ilaw (Dance of Lights) which was
told to have originated in Lubang, Mindoro Island. The style of Pandang-Gitab is the traditional
sway-and-balance, This Festival of Lights had become one of the much awaited celebrations
in the province.
February 15 GLORIA Town Fiesta in honor of the Scared Heart of Jesus, BULALACAO
Foundation Day
February 16 SAN TEODORO Foundation Day, Adyawan Festival
This festival is celebrated coinciding with the feast of Immaculate Conception. The
activity displays the many uses of coconut - from its leaves, trunks, down to its root. Adyawan
is one variety of this tree of life that is common among the Iraya-Mangyans of San Teodoro.
This festival further highlights the culture and tradition of this indigenous group, making them
realize that they are part of the community manifested in the towns festive way of holding the
celebration.
February 21 BALIK MINDORO PROGRAM
February 27 & 28 PUERTO GALERA WINDSURFING CHALLENGEr which Roxas is proud of.
MARCH 19 BONGABONG Town Fiesta in honor of St. Joseph, Sulyog Festival
Sulyog is a combination of the Mangyan term suli meaning banana and the Tagalog
word niyog for coconut. Said products are the main agricultural crops of the municipality.
Presented in a street dance, Sulyog is a culmination of thanksgiving rites in honor of the town
patron saint St. Joseph. The performers portray the harvesting of bananas and coconut,

extracting coconut from shell and dried for copra, and the assorting of bananas for sale, and
offering of these products to Saint Joseph.
BACO Town Fiesta in honor of St. Joseph, Banana Festival
Food festival featuring sumptuous meal and delicacies all made from banana, and are
being displayed on artistically-designed booths of which materials used are also purely from
banana trees. A street dancing is a main event at the festivity which is staged every 25th of
January, in observance of the towns founding day.
MARCH 21 CALAPAN CITY Kalap Festival
As historians say, Calapan comes from the Kalap which is believed to be a kind of tree.
Others say kalap means the process of gathering of woods. the basis of the festival
celebration since the festival will gather series of historical facts about Calapan anchored on
values of discipline, unity and God-loving citizenry.
POLA Moriones Festival (every good Friday)
MANSALAY Penitensiya Festival (every good Friday)
APRIL 25 PINAMALAYAN Town Fiesta in honor of St. Augustine
PINAMALAYAN Bahaghari Festival
The yearly Bahaghari Festival is a colorful commemoration of the importance of the rainbow in
the history of the town of Pinamalayan. The celebration includes a street dancing competition,
cultural presentations, religious & cultural activities, and products & trade fair. Said activities
showcase the values of the people, appreciation of their cultural heritage, the strength to face
up to lifes challenges and unity and harmony as in the colors of the rainbow
May 12 PUERTO GALERA De Galera Festival
An annual event showcasing Puerto Galeras rich historical heritage, culture and
abundant natural resources. Considered as one of the best tourist destinations in the country,

Puerto Galeras municipal government is offering three-day colorful and meaningful tourismoriented activities to further the industrys promotion. Adding to the three day events is the
celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima (May 13). It is only here in Puerto Galera that
fluvial parade is done at sea.
May 15 BACO Pasayabom
May 24 Naujan Bibingka Festival
June 24 POLA Town Fiesta in honor of St. John the Baptist, Bangkathon, Sabuyan Festival
Sabuyan Festival takes place every June 24 in honor of the Patron Saint John the
Baptist.
The Sabuyan begins. People in the boat throw seawater to one another chanting Viva
San Juan Bautista. After the procession at sea, the image is carried around town. Dancers from
various groups follow the image. The Sabuyan continues. The splashing of water is received
with good humor for the people believe that being doused brings good health, luck and
happiness. The procession ends in the church plaza.
JUNE 29 BULALACAO Town Fiesta in honor of Sts. Peter and Paul, Biniray Festival
Brought in by the early settlers who came from the Island of Panay, this festival is done
in honor of the towns patron saints Peter & Paul, and is a way of thanksgiving for the blessings
from the sea. The celebration starts in the early hours of the morning, with a flotilla of
intricately-decorated boats that will encircle Bulalacao Bay and, landing onshore after, will be
met by the townsfolk. Marching will continue on the streets with the icons of the two saints
greeted in religious manners by the devotees. A procession is done later at twilight and, ending
at the church-ground, the traditional putong (crowning) of the patrons complete the final
rituals, amidst songs and dances by children and adults alike. A street dancing is also staged
during the day, participated in mostly by students in indigenous costumes.

JUNE 30 NAUJAN Bangkathon

JULY 4 BANSUD Foundation Day
JULY 24 MANSALAY Mangyan Festival
Mansalay, the second largest municipality in Oriental Mindoro has a total of 13,000 to
15,000 highly cultured and civilized Mangyans. The Mangyan, excellent basket makers and
expert weavers (Ramit, Balulang, Beadworks, Mats and Bags). Bonbon Mangyan women weave
using indigenous looms made of banana or bamboo trunks. Design speak of their ethnic origin.
They also make ethnic musical instruments out of wood and hair and weapons to cut wood.
They speak their own dialect and follow an ancient system of writing together with folklore and
songs (Ambahan), is passed on to the younger generation, through Mangyan schools.
JULY 25 SOCORRO Pakapya Agtike Festival
Rejoice with Socorreos as they celebrate the town fiesta by staging the Pakapya Agtike
Festival, a ceremonial tradition practiced by Tadyawan Mangyans as a thanksgiving rite to
praise the Almighty God for bountiful harvests. It highlights farming which is the leading
industry in the locality and the folks devotion to Holy Family.
JULY 27 SOCORRO Town Fiesta in honor of the Holy Family, Foundation Day
SEPTEMBER 10 NAUJAN Town Fiesta in honor of San Nicolas de Tolentino, DaBaLisTiHit
Festival
DaBaLisTiHit Festival features different fresh water species found in Naujan Lake thru
props and costumes in a street dance. DaBaLisTiHit is an acronym meaning DA for dalag; BA for
banak ; LIS for banglis ; TI for tilapia; and HIT for hito. For the constituents of Naujan,
DaBaLISTiHit will also personify their struggle of recognizing of the importance of Naujan Lake.
This will also dramatize the dignity of the fisherfolks and their role in the economic development
of the municipality.

SEPTEMBER 18 VICTORIA Foundation Day, Kapakyanan Festival

Although the main agricultural crop is rice, a great portion of the towns land is planted
with citrus and tropical fruits like rambutan, lanzones, and durian. These fruits are shipped in
large quantities to Metro Manila and neighboring provinces. Victoria is presently known as the
fruit basket of Oriental Mindoro.

Kapakyanan Festival is a fruit festival highlighting the

abundance of fruit produce of the town. Kapakyanan is a Mangyan term which means
kasaganaan or abundance.
OCTOBER 1 GLORIA Foundation Day, Kawayanan Festival
Aside from its large produce of rice and coconut, Gloria has an exclusive reputation of
possessing vast tracts of land growing different varieties of bamboo. The staging of the
Kawayanan Festival focuses on the affluence of kawayan (bamboo) in the area. It is being
celebrated with street dancing performances mostly by students from the different levels.
Costumes are also made of bamboo materials. A trade fair is also a special attraction, with its
varied display of products like furniture, souvenirs and novelties all made from bamboos.
OCTOBER 12 PUERTO GALERA Kaaldawan-Iraya Festival
Kaaldawaan is Iraya-Mangyan term which means Kaarawan or birthday. Iraya, on the
other hand, refers to a particular Mangyan tribe inhabiting the northern part of the island of
Mindoro, wherein Puerto Galera is located. The Kaaldawaan-Iraya Festival is a cultural
presentation which features Iraya dances, songs, folktales, indigenous games, ethnography &
other traditions. A streetdance competition among the primary and secondary schools in the
town is also held.
OCTOBER 15 VICTORIA Town Fiesta in honor of Nuestra Seora del Rosario
NOVEMBER 15 ROXAS Foundation Day, ORIENTAL MINDORO FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION

NOVEMBER 25 MANSALAY Town Fiesta

DECEMBER 7 PUERTO GALERA Foundation Day
BONGABONG Foundation Day
DECEMBER 8 PUERTO GALERA Town Fiesta in honor of the Immaculate Conception
SAN TEODORO Town Fiesta in honor of the Immaculate Conception
CHAPTER 1.2.1.5
These are the list of tables represents the number of tourist arrivals to the Philippines
from 2010 to 2014. This shows that tourism increasing every year.

Table 1. Monthly Visitor Arrivals to the Philippines

Table 2. International Arrivals to the Philippines

Source: Department of Tourism

The table shows the data about the guest arrivals of every region in the Philippines. In
region IV-B that the total guest arrivals is 1,132,856 million this all includes the Philippine, NonPhilippine and overseas Filipinos.

Table 3. Report on the Regional Distribution of Travelers from January- December 2012

Source:
Tourism Research and Statistics Division (TRSD), Office of Tourism Planning, Research and
Information Management

(OTPRIM), Tourism Development

Planning

(TDP), Tourism

Development, DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

This also shows the distribution of

regional travelers in the Philippines but in this
data it presents the specific numbers in Oriental
Mindoro. The total travelers in Oriental Mindoro
is 197,218 which includes foreign, overseas and
domestic travelers.

Table 4. Report on the Regional Distribution of

Travelers from January- December 2012

In table 5, it shows
the overall average daily
expenditure
The

of

highest

visitors.

total

item

is

the

expenditure
accommodation

with

percent of 33.2.

Table

5.

Percent

Distribution of the Overall

Average Daily Expenditure
of Visitors 2000-2010

According to the department of tourism, the illustration below shows the reasons why
do visitors go here in the Philippines. Highest percentage are the Holidays and the MICE with a
percentage of 40.63 each.

Illustration 1
Every year, there is increased rate of tourism in the Philippines. However, the growth
rate this year hasnt had a change from last year. In Oriental Mindoro, it isnt one of the top
tourist destinations but is has a lot of potentials if there would be more accommodations and
conventions for the tourists. In the region of MIMAROPA, other provinces are developed like
Puerto prinsesa and Palawan. There are one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines.
Accommodation is the top expenditures of the tourists though in Oriental Mindoro is still
lacking with this establishments. This is one of the factors that controls the tourism in the
island. If it is about the food, Oriental Mindoro is one of the supplies when it comes to
agriculture and aquaculture. However, the tourism in Oriental Mindoro is continuous because of
the famous white beach of Puerto Galera and other tourist spots.
CHAPTER 1.2.1.6 MICE

SERVICES
To host a unique and memorable business event be it a meeting, conference, forum
or a team building activity. The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), a government agency
attached to the Department of Tourism (DOT), can assist you in organizing your events. Its
MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions/Events) Unit provides FREE
information, technical assistance and guidance to business events and meeting planners and
organizers. In addition, TPB offers its expertise through the following range of complimentary
services:
Why the Philippines?
Vibrant business destination
The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia today.

It is now

becoming a well-established center of commerce with global appeal.We have one of the most
deregulated, trade-oriented economies in Asia. Our status as a business-friendly destination is
enhanced by a high-quality and creative labor force, one of the best in the region. English has
been solidly entrenched in us as the language of business and government since the 1930s.
Broad portfolio of industries
Our wealth of unique industries and specialist knowledge attracts a broad spectrum of
global associations and attendees. These include aquaculture, agriculture, film animation, health
and well-being, rice research and fashion, as well as emerging knowledge-based industries such
as software development, engineering design and communications. The Philippines is a leading
destination for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and information technology services.

Smorgasboard of facilities

We have a well-established meetings infrastructure that provides in numerable options

for hosting groups of all sizes, whether its 15 top sales executives for an incentive event in a
boutique resort or 15,000 attendees for an annual convention in a coliseum. Manila alone has
eight major venues including the world-class Philippine International Convention Center (PICC),
Asias first convention center.
Choice of accommodations
We have an attractive range of accommodation facilities to offer, whether guests seek
royal treatment or affordable comfort. From good-value international chains to elegant hotels,
exclusive boutique properties and luxury resorts, the Philippines has it all.
Exciting pre- and post- event activities
We have countless options for pre- and post-meeting activities. Natural and cultural
attractions include nine World Heritage-listed sites. Our coastline, which is twice that of the
United States, boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.There are championship
golf courses, luxury spas, sprawling shopping malls,adventure destinations and nightlife which
is one of the liveliest in Asia.
Legendary Filipino hospitality
One of the most alluring things about the Philippines is the personal warmth,openness
and cheerfulness of its people. We are renowned as great hosts and we possess a high service
ethic. We excel in the hospitality and tourism industries, both at home and overseas.
The value-for-money alternative
The Philippines has so much to offer in terms of value for money. Our products and
services are relatively cheaper compared to other countries.
Why is the Philippines ideal for MICE?

Modern convention / exhibitions facilities and a wide rangeof hotels with high service
standards Hospitable, English-speaking personnel in all service industries

Unique local culture blending the East and the West, with colorful festivals,
architecture and culinary traditions

Superb entertainment and nightlife

Great shopping industry

Wide range of sight-seeing possibilities for groups

CHAPTER 1.2.1.7 RULES AND REGULATIONS TO GOVERN THE ACCREDITATION OF

HOTELS, TOURISTS INNS, MOTELS, APARTELS, RESORTS, PENSION
HOUSES AND OTHER ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS
Section 1. Definition. For purposes of these Rules, the following shall mean:
a. Hotel a building, edifice or premises or a completely independent part thereof, which
is used for the regular reception, accommodation or lodging of travelers and tourist and
the provision of services incidental thereto for a fee.
Section 2. Classification of Hotels. For purposes of accreditation, hotels are hereby classified
into the following categories, namely:
a. De Luxe Class
b. First Class
c. Standard Class
d. Economy Class
Section 3. Requirement for a De Luxe Class Hotel. The following are the minimum requirements
for the establishment, operation and maintenance of a De
Luxe Class Hotel:
a. Location

1. The locality and environs including approaches shall be suitable for a luxury hotel of
international standard;
2. The facade, architectural features and general construction of the building shall have
the distinctive qualities of a luxury hotel.
b. Bedroom Facilities and Furnishings
Size. All single and double rooms shall have a floor area of not less than twenty-five
(25) square meters, inclusive of bathrooms.
Suite. There shall be one (1) suite per thirty (30) guest rooms.
Bathrooms
1. All rooms must have bathrooms which shall be equipped with fittings of the
highest quality befitting a luxury hotel with 24-hour service of hot and cold
running water;
2. Bathrooms shall be provided with bathtubs and showers; 3. Floors and walls
shall be covered with impervious material of elegant design and high quality
workmanship.
Telephone. There shall be a telephone in each guest room and an extension line in the
bathroom of each suite.
Radio/Television. There shall be a radio, a television and relayed or piped-in music in
each guest room.
Cold Drinking Water. There shall be a cold drinking water and glasses in each
bedroom.
Refrigerator/Mini-Bar. There shall be a small refrigerator and a well-stocked bar in
each guest room.

 Room Service. There shall be a 24-hour room service (including provisions for snacks
and light refreshments).
Furnishings and Lighting
1. All guest rooms shall have adequate furniture of the highest standard and
elegant design; floors shall have superior quality wallto-wall carpeting; walls shall
be well-furnished with well-tailored draperies of rich materials;
2. Lighting arrangements and fixtures in the rooms and bathrooms shall be so
designed as to ensure aesthetic as well as functional excellence.
Information Materials. Room tariffs shall be prominently displayed in each bedroom
plus prominent notices for services offered by the hotel, including food and beverage
outlets and hours of operation, fire exit guidelines and house rules for guests.
c. Front Office/Reception. There shall be reception, information counter and guest relations
office providing a 24-hour service and attended by highly qualified, trained and experienced
staff.
Lounge. There shall be a well-appointed lounge with seating facilities, the size of
which is commensurate with the size of the hotel.
Porter Service. There shall be a 24-hour porter service.
Foreign Exchange Counter. There shall be a duly licensed and authorized foreign
exchange counter.
Mailing Facilities. Mailing facilities including sale of stamps and envelopes shall be
available in the premises.
Long Distance/Overseas Calls Long distance and overseas telephone calls shall be
made available in the establishment.

 Reception Amenities. There shall be a left-luggage room and safety deposit boxes in
the establishment.
Telex and Facsimile. There shall be telex-transceiver and facsimile facilities in the
establishment.
d. Housekeeping. Housekeeping shall be of the highest possible standard.
Linen. There shall be plentiful supply of linens, blankets, towels, etc., which shall be of
the highest quality and shall be spotlessly clean. The linens, blankets and towels shall be
changed daily.
Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service. Laundry and dry cleaning services shall be available in
the establishment.
Carpeting. All public and private rooms shall have superior quality carpeting which
shall be well kept at all times.
e. Food and Beverage
Dining Room. There shall be a coffee shop and at least one specialty dining room
which are well-equipped, well-furnished and well-maintained, serving high quality
cuisine and providing entertainment.
Bar. Wherever permissible by law, there shall be an elegant and well stocked bar with
an atmosphere of comfort and luxury.
Kitchen
1. The kitchen, pantry and cold storage shall be professionally designed to
ensure efficiency of operation and shall be well equipped, well-maintained, clean
and hygienic;
2. The kitchen shall have an adequate floor area with non-slip flooring and tiled
walls and adequate light and ventilation.

 Crockery
1. The crockery shall be of elegant design and of superior quality;
There shall be ample supply of it;
2. No piece of crockery in use shall be chipped, cracked or grazed. The
silverware shall be kept well-plated and polished at all times.
f. Recreational Facilities
Swimming Pool. There shall be a well-designed and properly equipped swimming pool.
Tennis/Golf/Squash/Gym Facilities There shall be at least one recreational facility or a
tie-up with one within the vicinity of the hotel.
g. Entertainment. Live entertainment shall be provided.
h. Engineering and Maintenance
Maintenance. Maintenance of all sections of the hotel (i.e., building furniture, fixtures,
etc.) shall be of superior standard.
Air-conditioning. There shall be centralized air-conditioning for the entire building
(Except in areas which are at a minimum of 3,000 feet above sea level).
Ventilation. There shall be technologically advanced, efficient and adequate ventilation
in all areas of the hotel.
Lighting. There shall be adequate lighting in all public and private rooms.
Emergency Power. There shall be a high-powered generator capable of providing
sufficient lighting for all guest rooms, hallways, public areas/rooms, and operating
elevators, food refrigeration and water services.
Fire Prevention Facilities. The fire prevention facilities shall conform with the
requirements of the Fire Code of the Philippines.
i. General Facilities

 Outdoor Area. The hotel shall have a common outdoor area for guests (e.g., a roof
garden or spacious common terrace).
Parking/Valet. There shall be an adequate parking space and valet service.
Function and Conference Facilities. There shall be one or more of each of the
following: conference room, banquet hall (with a capacity of not less than 200 people
seated) and private dining room.
Shops. There shall be a barber shop, DOT-accredited travel agency/tour counter,
beauty parlor, and sundries shop.
Security. Adequate security on a 24-hour basis shall be provided in all entrances and
exits of the hotel premises.
Medical Service. A medical clinic to service guests and employees shall have a
registered nurse on a 24-hour basis and a doctor on-call. j. Service and Staff
1. Professionally qualified, highly trained, experienced, efficient and courteous
staff shall be employed;
2. The staff shall be in smart and clean uniforms.
k. Special Facilities. Business center, limousine service and airport transfers shall be provided.
CHAPTER 1.2.2 RELATED STUDIES
CHAPTER 1.2.2.1 Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center Butuan City, Philippines
The Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center is situated at the heart of Butuan City,
which is the the regional center of the Caraga Region. This is accessible from tourists spots in
butuan city like, the Butuan Regional Museum, where one of the famous "Balanghai Boat" is
exhibited, Diocesan Ecclesiastical Museum, Historic Magellanes Marker erected in 1872 to
commemorate the celebration of the First Mass in the Philippines, the Floating Village,
Waterfalls and the famous Agusan Marsh are just few moments away from the hotel.

The convention are used for:

trade fairs

exhibits

school presentations

parties around the pool

art shows

wedding parties

The halls can accommodate 50 to 1500 persons.

FACILITIES:

Conventions

Garden

Free Parking

Room Service

24/7 Reception On Duty

Restaurant

Pool (Incl. Kids Pool)

Basketball Court

Kids Playground

CHAPTER 1.2.2.2 Paradise Garden Resort Hotel & Convention Center Boracay
Paradise Garden Resort Hotel & Convention Center is situated in Boracay Island
and has an easy access to Boat Station 3, White Beach, and Tulubhan Beach. Also nearby are
Lagutan Beach and Boat Station 2 and a 10-minute drive from Cagban Jetty Port and the White
Beach Tourist Centre. It is multi-use structure that has resort, hotel, convention and a garden.
Boracay Paradise Garden is set in an 11,000 square meter landscaped garden with luxuriant
tropical plants and trees. The resort hotel
offers a choice of 100 air conditioned,
comfortable rooms with all the modern
amenities.

Enjoy

authentic

Chinese

and

continental cuisine at the Greenhouse Roof

Garden, or head over to the Pool Bar and
Restaurant for light meals and snacks. Leisure activities in and near the resort include three
swimming pools, mountain climbing, biking, beach volleyball, sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling,
and a whole lot more. It offers rooms with views of tropical landscapes from private balconies.
It features 2 outdoor pools, a spa pool and restaurant.

All rooms give you that special touch to nature by resembling the first class furniture
and native style finishing. Big terraces and cozy garden furniture will make your afternoon
longing in tropical garden ambiance.
CHAPTER 1.2.2.3 La Mola Hotel and Conference Centre
La Mola Hotel and Conference Centre is located at Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain.
AREA Gross Floor Area: 17.400m2 YEAR Design: 2003-2004 Construction: 2005-2008
Designer's statement
In a location trapped between a golf course and a forest, a considerable building volume is
distributed. Three pavilions scattered on the hillside with strict rationality solve a functional
program for low interpretations. The link between them is provided by a semi buried body that
takes more formal freedom and that is protected from the sun with a lattice tree. The colour
becomes a contextualized mechanism that, far from seeking to camouflage, it proposes an
artificially conscious emulation on an unnatural support in an intentional correlation with the
nature of the forest and the artificial nature of golf.
Implementation and landscape
La Mola Hotel and Conference Centre was proposed
as

an

architectural

design

that

respects

the

natural

environment in which it is situated. Because of this, it was

given special attention to the layout of the different volumes
built. Thus, most of the trees of the place remained in its
initial location and a lower part of them were transplanted.
Furthermore, the plot was populated with trees to form a
garden where irrigation is resolved entirely by the recycling of
gray water generated in the centre. Extensive areas of glass

facades allow maximum use of natural light in winter while in summer the adjustment of
various solar control systems prevents the overheating of the stays. Moreover, the system
allows free cooling in a controlled way the favourable conditions of the outside air, thus
reducing the need of artificial air conditioning. Solar panels located on the roofs of two buildings
help to reduce energy consumption for the generation of hot water.
The predominant use of concrete, combined with pine wood closures and decks
gardened, provides a whole unit making it a peaceful space, integrated into its surroundings.
The outdoor areas have been addressed by creating paths and landscaped areas of rest and
meeting that interconnect with each one of the buildings.
CHAPTER 1.2.2.4 Hilton Cleveland Downtown - Convention Center Hotel
John Kosich, newsnet5.com
"It won't be the tallest building in Cleveland but it will be extremely prominent because
of its location," said Project Management Consultant Jeff Appelbaum. "We have a convention
center that's largely underground so you really don't know necessarily that the convention
center is there. This becomes sort of the icon for the convention center," he said.
According to John Kosich, The hotel will feature a four-story base or podium that will
feature the hotel's lobby, ballroom and connections to the adjacent convention center. Above
will be a 26-story hotel tower that will feature around 600 rooms, all with views of both Lake
Erie and the city. Another two-story meeting place will be featured on the hotel's 25th floor with
a terrace overlooking the lake.
Cuyahoga County's new 32-story, 600-room Cleveland Convention Center hotel will
strive for an authentic sense of place with interiors that blend subtle influences from Cleveland's
industrial past with adaptations of midcentury modernist design.

The interior concepts, are inspired with the state

of Ohio, a sort of a Cleveland industrial chic concept. To
create a sense of locale, the hotel will include large,
lattice-like steel screens on either side of the main
reception area that were inspired by bridges over the
Cuyahoga

River.

Carpets

in

elevator

lobbies

and

headwalls in some guest rooms will feature abstracted

street maps of downtown Cleveland. The idea of all the
local touches is to provide local residents and visitors
from afar a sense that the hotel is rooted in Cleveland.
CHAPTER 1.3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the methods that will be used in this research; the research
instrument and research locale, sampling technique, respondents of the study, and the
statistical treatment to be used in interpreting the data to be acquired.
CHAPTER 1.3.1 RESEARCH METHOD
The method that will be conducted in this study is descriptive method. Descriptive
method will be used to determine systematically the current conditions of the hotel and
convention center. This method aims to anticipate furthering the information needed in this
research. Descriptive information will be acquired through a case study, interviews and survey.
The case study will be conducted to extensively study the background, current status, practices
or situation of the existing.
CHAPTER 1.3.2 RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS
The researcher has prepared a questionnaire for the survey (see on appendices),
observation techniques through a case study of a current hotel and convention center in the

Philippines. Statistical data of the tourists and the local citizens from Mindoro will be gathered.
There will be personal interviews that are knowledgeable of the hotel and convention center
that will support the need of the proposal. Also, and interview that support that the Mindoro
actually needs such proposal. For the questionnaires, this will be depend on the statement of
the problem and all the sub problems for covering all the aspects. The researcher will also
conduct observation techniques to acquire what are lacks and needs of the hotel convention
and exhibition center.

CHAPTER 1.3.3 RESEARCH LOCALE

For the convention and exhibition center, the basis of this case study is the Philippines
trade training center. Though it was founded as a training center there is an exhibition center to
promote the products produced and to raise the awareness of Philippine business on export
opportunities. But later it was used now as exhibitions, conventions and meeting and any kind
of events. The basis of choosing the location is these structures are located at the major road

and short distance from the airport and piers that are also accessible to commercial areas,
residential building and other industrial buildings. This are one of the consideration that must be
followed for the easy access in transportation of international or locale tourist in the place.
For the hotel, the basis of this case study is the Pearl Manila Hotel. Pearl Manila Hotel is
a hotel located in Manila. Situated in the heart of Manila and also close to the well-known
business center and historical landmarks, close to leisure and entertainment centers. This is also
near to commercial areas, convention centers and to transportation. Its proximate vicinity
includes the World Health Organization, Medical Center Manila and two major hospitals,
schools, the world-famed Rizal Park, Walled City of Intramuros, National Museum, Club
Intramuros an 18-hole golf course, government offices and shopping malls. Same as the
convention center, the factors that must consider is the accessibility of the structure in the
target market.
CHAPTER 1.3.4 POPULATION UNIVERSE AND SUBJECT OF THE STUDY
The population universe of the study will be the local citizens of Oriental Mindoro and all
the potential local and international tourists of Oriental Mindoro. This will be mostly used by the
non-sports events of the MIMAROPA region for their regional events, also the citizens of the
Mindoro for their cultural and other events and the international and local tourists that will
intent to conduct any kinds of events.
CHAPTER 1.3.5 SAMPLE POPULATION
The sample population of this study is 100 random people of local and international
tourists, citizens of Oriental Mindoro and
CHAPTER 1.3.6 SAMPLING PROCEDURE
The study will employ the use of random sampling. Random sampling is a type of
sampling where everyone has an equal chance of being included in the specified numbers of

certain types of persons are included and are given out questionnaires as they come. Although
the method may not be systematic in nature, it is much applicable to the setting of the study
because it is more likely that everyone can be a potential user of the said proposal. This method
will also be of convenience to the researcher to be fair for the representation of the study
CHAPTER 1.3.7 STATISTICAL TREATMENT
The statistical treatment will be used is descriptive statistics wherein the data collected
is collected and summarized. The mean, median and standard deviation are the main
descriptive statistics to average the score and variability of scores for the sample.
CHAPTER 1.4 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS CHAPTER
CHAPTER 1.4.1 PRESENTATION OF COLLECTED DATA
This chapter presents the all the collected data and discussed the results through
graphical representations, interviews and case study to support the proposal. The solution to
the problem and other need of the proposal will be based on the data and information
gathered.
1.4.1 CASE STUDY
1.4.1.1

PHILIPPINE

TRADE

TRAINING

CENTER

Figure 1
Before the World trade or SMX has built, Philtrade or Philippine Trade Training Center
has been existing 27 years today. Aside from a training center this has been an exhibition
center for a long time. The Philippines Trade Training Center conduct of training courses, and
renting out of exhibition facilities represent its core business. According to the mandate of
PTTC, it is has now been also served for exhibitions,
conventions and seminars. In the lineup of seminars and
exhibition centers of PTTC, it is served to export promotion of
products, trading fairs, bazaars and etc.

Philtrade caters

functions halls and seminars rooms. This can be used as

different purposes like depending on the clients requirements
and yearning. Philtrade is located in Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave. cor
Roxas Blvd.1300 Pasay City. Philippine Trade Training Center is
surrounded with commercial establishments and residential
areas like the Pergola, CCP, World Trade and Network Hotel. Network Hotel is the hotel nearest
in the trade center.

Figure 2

In the figure 1 it shows faade of the building, the

impression of this building is only an office structure. The building has only few windows and
black tinted. The color of the building is only 1 primary color which is blue. Landscape design is
simple. In the figure 2, it shows the floorings are old, dull and isnt maintaining well

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

In the figure 3, it shows the railings in front of the entrance. The color of the gates are
also blue. The type of gate used is has too many railings which blocks the faade of the
building. Also the gate is open only in the parking that controls the people those without
vehicles. In the figure 4, As the Centers forefront attraction, the lobbys ceiling stands 11
meters high. This is ideal to use for reception activities, opening ceremonies and high-end
product displays. In the figure 5, it has a show window for the products to display though this
will only see inside of the

building.

Outside

of

the

building will not notice this part since in front of it is the parking areas.

Figure 6

Figure 7

Figure 8

In the figure 6 and 7, the cafeteria is in front of the lobby. Limited seats can cater when
there will be an events. Also, they said that this is the only food establishment. There is no
partition or any design that will indicate that the cafeteria. In the figure 8, wires are taped in

the floors.

Figure 9

Figure 10

Figure 11

In Figure 9, office is completely plain white and dull from the flooring to the ceiling.
Though enough lightings are provided for the office. Space factors of the office is enough for
the circulation of the staff. For the second picture, it is a classroom type that can be converted
into a seminar room with seats that has different layering. Most of the rooms like this doesnt
have enough natural lighting and ventilation. For the 3rd picture, rooms doesnt have windows
which the open space inside the building is being wasted since it doesnt used by the seminar
room. Also, the hallways are too narrow. So when there is temporary reception, it consumes a
lot of space in the hallways.
hallways.

Lack of design for the hallways. Concrete are used for the

Figure 12

Figure 13

In the figure 12 and 13, these are the exhibition areas. The exhibitions are 1 huge hall
but this can be divided into 3 halls using partitions. They use this to direct access of the
supplies client needs for the exhibitions. Floorings are being scratched because of the materials
delivered. Also, this cant be used as for theaters since the exhibitions are not acoustical design
for such events. Sound equipment are only in front of the exhibition.

Figure 14

Figure 15

Figure 16

The figure 14 and 15 shows the ground and second floor plan of the Philippine Trade
and Training Center. The ground and second floor plan are the only floors for the halls,
conventions and seminars. In the figure 16 it shows the number of the capacity of function halls
and seminars rooms. Also, it shows its special features and amenities.
1.4.1.2 PEARL MANILA HOTEL

Figure 17

The location of the Pearl Manila Hotel is situated at General Luna corner Taft and United
Nations Avenues. Bus and jeepney stops are steps from the hotel as the UN Avenue station of
Light Rail Transit (LRT). It is just 6 kilometers from the convention and trade exhibits sites such
as Philippine International Convention Center, Cultural Center of the Philippines, World Trade
Center and 11.5 kilometers from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Figure 18
In the figure 17 and 18, it shows the Faade of the building is only simple and without
any ornaments. Most of the materials used are concrete. The pergola is being rust and also its
label of the hotel. Colors of the hotel are gray, white and blue. Wirings also blocks the faade of
the building.

Figure 19
In figure 19, it shows in front of the building is the lrt stations and the major road.
Mostly experiencing traffic.

Figure 20

Figure 21
In figure 20, 21 and 22 are the pictures
of the interior of the hotel. Figure 20 is the lobby of the
hotel. And figure 21 and 22 is the sample rooms of the
hotel. Most of the colors are pastel or light colors.
Simple design applied in the interiors.

Figure 22

CHAPTER 1.4.2 ORAL INVESTIGATION

Interviews were conducted in different strategies. Since 3 components must be
considered for the proposal; the hotel, convention center and the site to know more about
these through the key persons. The actual question and answer will be presented in the
appendix.
CHAPTER 1.4.2.1 PHILIPPINE TRADE TRAINING CENTER - ENGR. FERNANDO
MAGSINO CHIEF, FACILITIES AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Engr. Magsino discussed about the Philippine Trade training center how the exhibitions
help to promote the different kinds of products and how rooms for different kinds of events
work does. He discussed that each rooms depend on its function. Different seminar room and
exhibition area have different rates depending on the area, number of visitors and its
requirements. Basing the requirements of the clients will be in the number of foods, capacity of
booth depends on the size, banquet, round table, this will depend on the space factor, consider
of ergonomics per person and etc. Clients is depending on their target market if this can be
accommodate by the trade center. Most of the clients from local and international base, their
marker end product, manufacturing base or machinery base. The common event held in their
trade center are trade events, product launching, convention, manufacturing exhibits, world
bex, autoshow, phil construct, government sponsored, government exhibits.
Though he says that trade would be depending on the setting if it is urban or rural. According
to Engr. Magsino, one of the best features of the exhibition in the Philtrade are the electricity
power panel for each exhibition, when there is cooking or dining there are the water and
drainage system provided, individual the air-condition for every rooms.
Since the halls can be divided by partitions, type of lighting system are series parallel
individually. Lights can be changed depending on the products exhibiting. Then, controls must

be sectionalized. Power panel are grouped depending on the cooling systems, power supply and
etc.
Needs and wants of the clients must consider. Consideration for the costumers are needed like
fire protection for safety precaution, number of restrooms depending on the event. Though the
utilities like the comfort rooms, it gets limited when it is tiyangge or end products. Also a
requirement is the parking spaces. Philtrade planned to have future expansion since clients are
having more demands especially in the number of people that the exhibition can acquire. In the
exhibition rooms the walls and flooring are simple since most of the clients wants to decorate it
by themselves even the lighting systems.
The Philippine Trade Training Center also converting into a sustainable building through
of lightings and air-conditions they use. Also, Engr. Magsino said that clients nowadays
expecting green building. Other accommodations must also be considered like the security and
janitorial services. Also, maintenance of the powers and air-condition must do this regularly.
Especially when they have hundreds of events every year.
CHAPTER 1.4.2.2- AR. ROWENA JARDIN
Ar. Rowena Jardin is a Professor in a college at Oriental Mindoro. She discusses the
needs of a convention center in Oriental Mindoro. It is said it is perfect to have a convention
center in Oriental Mindoro since this is the place of the host of MIMAROPA. All the regional
offices will be in Oriental Mindoro. She said that if the regional offices are all in here the host
province must have convention. There is convention but it small in Puerto but not usable for
large events. Convention Centers are preferable if it will be near the city like Calapan and
Pinamalayan. Common events in Oriental Mindoro are sports and cultural events. Still, they
need a venue for this events especially for cultural aspect.

She also discussed about the beach front development. Personally in her opinion, she
would want to have a project that is in beach front since it what the tourist visit in an island.
Still, waste disposal and the laws are one important factors to consider. Also, the architectural
character in Oriental Mindoro is mixed styles however there is existing architectural character
for the Mangyans the original citizen of Oriental Mindoro. She also said that the growth of
population must be studied
CHAPTER

1.4.2.3

AMANDO

DAYRIT-

PRESIDENT

OF

MANGYAN

KALAKBAY

FOUNDATION
Aside from Puerto Galera and other tourist spots, Oriental Mindoro have rich culture.
Amando Dayrit talks about the cultural events for the mangyan. Mangyans love performing
especially that they are talented in different aspects through music and arts. He said that every
time there is a fiestas or any events a better venue is needed. This also helps the mangyans to
earn money and also to be known by the tourists. Mangyans can visit different places as long as
structures has there is architectural consideration.
CHAPTER 1.4.2.4 ORLANDO B. TIZON- SUPERVISING TOURISM OPERATIONS
OFFICER OIC PTIEDO
Orlando Tizon is the head of the department of tourism in Oriental Mindoro. He
discussed about the events held in Oriental Mindoro. In common non-sports events, Oriental
Mindoro is lacking in venue. Oriental Mindoro had convention center however it is small for the
provincial especially in regional events. They have researched that a capacity of 3000 seats are
desired for a venue. There are many tourist spots in Oriental Mindoro and if convention centers
are being proposed MICE is the type of tourism for meetings, incentives, conferences, and
exhibitions. However, facility are concern if there would be convention for large events.
CHAPTER 1.4.2.5 ELMER C. VILLAS- CITY ARCHITECT OF CALAPAN CITY

Ar. Villas is the city architect of Calapan city, the only city in Oriental Mindoro. He
discussed about the transportation to Oriental Mindoro and the need of convention center. In
Oriental Mindoro the immediate access are the water transportation because if it is airport there
will be chances of having a delayed flight. Also, water transportation are mostly used in Oriental
Mindoro. But if there is private planes there is still a landing for those transportation. For the
convention center, there is a really a need of Oriental Midoro since the place of assembly or
large events held only in gymnasium of schools. So when there is a gathering of 500 people of
delegates, Oriental Mindoro cannot handle this through venues and accommdation.
CHAPTER 1.4.3 NEED ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 1.4.3.1 CONVENTION/ EXHIBITION CENTER
In the case study, exhibition center is located in near accessible to the land, air and
water transportation. Also, hotels must be near in an exhibition center for the accommodation
of the foreign and local tourists. For the faade, the building must represent what it markets. In
this situation, Philippine Trade Training Center was originally to market machinery products and
etc. but now their mandate change and because of this, design of the structure must be
changed. Even though exhibition center is only a part of their building it must reflect what the
objective of the building is. Also, few and tinted windows making it less welcoming. Even the
type of gates controls the people coming in. one of the important factors also is the colors and
materials used. This affects the mood of the building. Though the color of the building shows
calming of the structure and also represents of trustworthy and committed diverse with its
massive concrete structure. However the having 1 primary color makes it dull. Landscaping also
affects the building like blocking the faade.
Inside of the Philippine Trade Training Center is a noticeable cafeteria in front of the
lobby. Placement of the cafeteria and its design doesnt comply with the design of the high

ceiling lobby. Also, there is no better partition in the cafeteria that is awkward placement for the
cafeteria since it is place in the main lobby. In the building is the only food establishment which
this limits the food choices of the people.

One of the factors that must considered is maintenance of the building. According to Engr.
Magsino 3 things that being working on are the maintenance, utilities and sustainability of the
building. Type of room must have limits on its functions like design of the rooms. It must have
acoustical design depending on the functions. In the utilities of the building toilets are lacking.
CHAPTER 1.4.3.2 HOTEL
Same as the convention, mostly are the facades have less characteristics showing to.
Sustainability and green designs are lacking in the structure. Also, problems with the hotels are
the maintenance of the facilities and how to maintain the users comfortability. One will the
problems are the use of air-conditions, lightings and its utilities. Since of all of the time the
temperature must be average. One of the problems also the accessibility of the transportation.
Though all of the time there is any kind of transportation in the pearl manila hotel. Still, traffic
always experienced in the location.
CHAPTER 1.4.3.3 ORIENTAL MINDORO
This analysis is for the need of Oriental Mindoro. To know if Oriental Mindoro need to
have a hotel convention center. According to the interviews all of interviewee agrees to have a
convention center. Local citizens of Oriental Mindoro only use gymnasiums of different schools
or outdoor area for any kinds of large events. It is said that this is not enough to their events.
They cannot held a large events for the regional events. Even the cultural events for the

regional. Also, one thing to consider is the accommodations in Oriental Mindoro. Most of the
establishments are motels and apartelles only few are hotels.
CHAPTER 1.4.4 QUALITATIVE OR QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 1.4.4.1 Survey
The survey was conducted to support the proposal. The total respondents are 100 who
have or havent been in Oriental Mindoro. Since anyone can be a potential visitor/ residence of
Oriental Mindoro.
The respondents are comprised of 46% male and 52% female with different status of
occupations of 40% employed, 13% Unemployed and 44% Student. Most of the respondents
are local tourist from difference places in the Philippines with a percent of 56% and an equal
percentage of 17% for the international tourist and citizens of Oriental Mindoro. Most of the
respondents didnt included their ages of 72% next would be a total age of 31 and above with a
percentage of 14% and the least respondents with the range of age of 26-30 percentage of
3%.

Gender

Male

46

46%

Female

52

52%

Age
16-20

-6

6%

21-25

-5

5&

26-30

-3

3%

31- above

- 14

14%

Others

- 72

72%

Occupation
Employed

40

40%

Unemployed

13

13%

Student

44

44%

Tourist or from Oriental Mindoro

Local Tourist

56

56%

International Tourist/ Foreigner

19

19%

Citizen of Oriental Mindoro

19

19%

In the results, 38% have been in Oriental Mindoro while 33% doesn't want to go to. Top
reasons they want to go to Oriental Mindoro because of its famous white sands of Puerto
Galera.

Others have almost the same range of percentage of wanting to go because of its

cultures, traditions and other tourist destinations of Oriental Mindoro. However, 7% of the
results doesnt have the idea what is in Oriental Mindoro.

Have you been to Oriental Mindoro?

Yes

38

38%

No

26

26%

Not yet, but i want to

33

33%

Based on the data collected, what respondents want to see in Oriental Mindoro are
almost the tourist spots next would be the cultures and traditions in Oriental Mindoro. Although,
7% doesnt have any idea what is in Oriental Mindoro.

If no, what do you want to see in Oriental Mindoro?

The Mangyans' cultural performance

31

31%

The white sands of Puerto Galera

49

49%

The natural rivers of Mindoro

38

38%

The colorful fiestas of every barangay in Mindoro

28

28%

To learn more about cultures and traditions of mindoro

29

29%

I have no idea what is in Mindoro

7%

Other

2%

There is a large difference with the results for those who have and havent attended
events in Oriental Mindoro. 68% have attended while 28% for those who havent.

Have you attended any events held in Mindoro?

Yes

28

28%

No

68

68%

The results for the list events are mostly close to each other with the range of 11% to
18%. Though highest would be having vacations next is the cultural events in Oriental Mindoro
while the least is other reasons and next is the business meetings or conferences with a percent
of 8.

If yes, what events have you attended?

The cultural events (such as fiestas, pageants and mangyan performance and
etc.)

1
6

16
%

The sports events

12

Business meetings or conference

8%

Family gathering

1
3

13
%

Vacation

1
8

18
%

Weddings or Proms

1
1

11
%

Other

1%

The results for the events being held there are mostly close to each other with the range
of 11% to 18%. Events are being held mostly in the beaches next is in the gymnasiums and in
outdoor areas. Least of events being held is in hotels and convention centers and others.

If yes, where are this events being held?

Gym

15

15%

6%

Outdoor area

15

15%

Hotel

11

11%

Beach

18

18%

Other

2%

Convention Centers

Based on the results, most of the respondents are interested in attending events in
Oriental Mindoro with reasons like to gain new experiences though other reasons if there will be
a good accommodations that will provide for them.

Are you interested in attending large events in Oriental Mindoro?

yes, to gain new experiences in Mindoro

45

45%

7%

yes, if there is a place I could stay in

24

24%

yes, if there will be a good quality of facilities

22

22%

no, it's too far from my place

Based on the results most of the respondents, 26% neither satisfied nor dissatisfied they
are in the venues held in Oriental Mindoro.

Are you comfortable/ satisfied with the venues held in

Oriental Mindoro?

Very Satisfied

18

18%

Somewhat Satisfied

22

22%

Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied

26

26%

0%

Somewhat Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

1%

Based on the results most of the respondents, they prefer more of the resorts with the
percent of 59% and hotels with the percent of 23& than other type of accommodations.

Where do you want to stay at when you're in Mindoro?

Hotel

23

23%

Motel

1%

Apartelle

2%

Resort

59

59%

Other

8%

Based on the results most of the respondents, 82% prefer in the water front where they
are staying at.

What location do you prefer of where you're staying at?

in a water front (beach, river, etc)

82

82%

in the city

6%

in a village or on a rural area

9%

Other

1%

Base on the results of the satisfaction with the accommodation during their stay in
Oriental Mindoro, these are close to each other from very satisfied to neither satisfied nor
dissatisfied with the range of 22%- 20%

Are you satisfied with the accommodation during your

stay in Mindoro?

Very satisfied

20

20%

Somewhat Satisfied

21

21%

Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied

22

22%

Somewhat Dissatisfied

2%

Very Dissatisfied

1%

Base on the results of the necessity to build a convention center in Oriental Mindoro,
these are close to each other from strongly agree to neutral with the range of 39%- 26%.
Highest percentage agree to have a convention center in Oriental Mindoro with the result of
39%.

Do you think it is necessary to build a convention center in Mindoro?

Strongly Agree

30

30%

Agree

39

39%

Neutral

26

26%

Disagree

0%

Strongly Disagree

1%

Base on the results of the consideration in the design of the facility for hotel and
convention center, highest results wants the respondents to showcase the culture and traditions
of the location with the percentage of 68%.

If yes, what do you think should be considered in the design of such facility?
showcasing the culture and traditions of the location

68

68%

a better location that surrounds nature and greeneries

58

58%

near from the urban but still have the facility of living in a rural setting

35

35%

high quality of facilities

38

38%

has many leisure and entertainment facilities

43

43%

2%

Other

CHAPTER 1.4.5 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

CHAPTER 1.4.6.1 HOTEL AND CONVENTION/ EXHIBITION CENTER
The location of the building must be accessible to transportation. Especially for water
and air transportation. There must be a limit of time for the tourists can go in the convention
center. Hotels also must be near in the convention center for the accommodation of the local
and foreign tourists. For the faade, it is important to design this on what is the purpose of it.
Especially in the proposal, it must show the cultures and traditions of the Oriental Mindoro
because local and foreign tourists not only they visit the island meetings and events but also to
know what is in Oriental Mindoro. Every detail of the faade affects the objective of the
building. It must show openness and welcoming in the building since one of the purpose of the
building is to market. The colors and material must have different kinds of variations. Also, in
the site of the building it must be well designed from the landscaping to the circulation of the
people coming in and out of the building. Type of vegetation must be chosen carefully
especially if this will block the faade of the building. It is better if there is a wide landscape in
front of the convention center notice the structure easily. The target must be the one depend
your faade and area.
Aside from the faade of the building, inside of the building must also consider.
Especially the circulation, maintenance, utilities and sustainability of the building. In maintaining
the building, if the building would be developed as green building less maintenance needed for
the energy consumption. The buildings must be design as green sustainable since it is now
demanding in the market and it will be a great advantage also in the energy consumption
especially almost of the time power is needed in a hotel and convention center.

CHAPTER 1.4.6.2 ORIENTAL MINDORO (SITE)

`

Because of the data collected through interviews and surveys it conclude that Oriental

Mindoro need to have a convention center. Since it is the host of MIMAROPA. Also, it is in the
center of the Philippines. It is easier to other cities and provinces to go in the island. Also, for
the international tourist. This will a great profit in the tourism in the Oriental Mindoro. Given the
fact of having the Oriental Mindoro rich with the famous Puerto galera, undiscovered tourist
spots and rich cultures and tradition of mangyans this will gain new experience by the local and
international tourists. Also, not only the increase of tourism in the place is the reason Oriental
Mindoro itself needs a venue non-sports events. Gymnasiums the usual venues for large events
are not designed for such occasions. There may have convention center but is only small and it
cant accommodate the entire Oriental Mindoro. For the hotels in Oriental Mindoro, there is
existing establishments but it is not enough if there will be large convention center. Also, most
of the establishments are motels and apartelle only few are hotels accommodate a first class.
Recommendation is to have the hotel convention is in a beach front since tourists wants to have
a rural experience.
CHAPTER 2 RESEARCH FOCUS
CHAPTER 2.1 RATIONALE
There are many events in Oriental Mindoro unfortunately there are no existing proper
venues for different kinds of events. Oriental Mindoro needs a proper venue that will cater the
local citizens as well as international and local tourists. It will not only be the benefit for the
local citizens but also the tourism in Oriental Mindoro. One of the considerations is the hotels.
There are only few hotel that shows first class. This is one of the innovations of the proposal.

To have an integrated hotel and convention center for the accommodation of the local and
international tourist. Since the setting is in the island, limited choices of accommodation will
have.
This kind of structures are mostly now unsustainable. Proposing a convention center and
hotels must be in a sustainable and green design. Because most of the designs are towards this
style especially that this both structures consume so much carbon emission. To achieve this
depending the innovation to its surroundings and that can showcase what is in Oriental Mindoro
CHAPTER 2.2 PRINCIPLES AND RELEVANCE TO THE PROJECT CHAPTER
Life Cycle Design
The principles of Life Cycle Design provide important guidelines for the selection of building
materials. Each step of the manufacturing process, from gathering raw materials,
manufacturing, distribution, and installation, to ultimate reuse or disposal, is examined for its
environmental impact.
A materials life cycle can be organized into three phases: Pre-Building; Building; and PostBuilding. These stages parallel the life cycle phases of the building itself (see this compendiums
Sustainable Building Design module). The evaluation of building materials environmental
impact at each stage allows for a cost-benefit analysis over the lifetime a building, rather than
simply an accounting of initial construction costs.
Pre-Building Phase
The Pre-Building Phase describes the production and delivery process of a material up to, but
not including, the point of installation. This includes discovering raw materials in nature as well
as extracting, manufacturing, packaging, and transportation to a building site. This phase has
the most potential for causing environmental damage. Understanding the environmental
impacts in the pre-building phase will lead to the wise selection of building materials. Raw

material procurement methods, the manufacturing process itself, and the distance from the
manufacturing location to the building site all have environmental consequences. An awareness
of the origins of building materials is crucial to an understanding of their collective
environmental impact when expressed in the form of a building.
Post-Building Phase
The Post-Building Phase refers to the building materials when their usefulness in a building has
expired. At this point, a material may be reused in its entirety, have its components recycled
back into other products, or be discarded.
BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE in association with Landscaping
Bioclimatic is a sector of architecture that dominated by the principles of ecology and
sustainability. The term "bioclimatic design" implies design which aims to protect the
environment and natural resources. The aim of bioclimatic architecture is to create urban areas
and buildings that are designed in order to fully cover their energy requirements without induce
environmental

damage.

Key elements of bioclimatic building design are passive systems, which are the components of a
building. Passive systems operate without mechanical parts or additional power supply and
naturally warm and cool buildings. They are divided into three categories:

Passive solar heating systems

Passive natural cooling techniques and

Systems and day lighting techniques

The relation between bioclimatic architecture and landscape architecture

Vernacular Architecture

Indigenous builders use local climate, culture and materials to guide their processes instead of
years of formal schooling. The constraint of locality may limit formal elements, materials, and
size to vernacular builders, but making choices inside the presented constraints allows for
innovation to take place outside of initial expectations. Before the industrial revolution, around
200 materials were used in the building trades worldwide. Most of those materials were the
same nearly everywhere: wood, straw, brick, stone and. Even with such a limited array of
materials, widely different uses and forms evolved in different locations. Specifying boundaries
does not have to limit options.
Ethnic architecture in the Philippines refers to different forms of folk and vernacular architecture
found among the different ethnolinguistic communities in the country. These forms include
dwellings, whether permanent or makeshift, granaries, fortifications, places of worship, and
other temporary structures. Ethnic architecture is created by the different ethnolinguistic
communities in the Philippines, from lowland communities to communities in the Cordilleras, the
Visayan Islands, Mindanao, and other adjacent islands.
CHAPTER 2.3 APPLICATION TO THE PROJECT
Application to the project is composed of 2 innovations. Sustainability through wind turbines
and using building materials in the site. Wind turbines that are bladeless that will be applied in
the structure. The second innovation is through vernacular architecture in the location. Oriental
Mindoro has vernacular architecture. However, Oriental Mindoros vernacular architecture has
only limited data.

structure creates an intricate pattern

of void spaces. These empty spaces can now be occupied by so-called Vertical Axis Wind
Turbines. It does not propose to use a new category of turbines; it deploys an existing type:
the eddy. These flower-like turbines are just orchestrated in a refreshing way.

Bamboo Basket
The functionality of the required program - lobby, parking, museum, offices, conference
center and observatory - results in a specific shape for each unit. The program is stacked and
positioned on specific heights. As such a kind of totem comes into being that is wrapped by an
intelligent skin.

containing a fan. It is then sent up into a

ring and comes out specially shaped slit
all around the ring where it passes over
a shape like that of an aircraft wing. The
negative pressure formed sucks more air
through the ring. The air coming out of
the ring drags even more air from
around the ring. There is fifteen times
the airflow coming out of the ring as goes into the base. The industrial designer named his fan
the air multiplier.

The innovation is to convert

the common wind turbines that applied in the structure like dyson fan. If this will be applied to
the building. it is more aesthetically improved and more safe since there are no blades

CHAPTER 3 SITE IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS

This chapter presents the how the process of the site selection have been done. Also,
what are the criteria that must follow for a better site? This must be justify through selecting in
3 potential sites. This will be depending in the characteristics of the site and if this will be the
most suitable site for the proposal
CHAPTER 3.1 SITE SELECTION PROCESS
CHAPTER 3.1.1 CRITERIA FOR SITE SELECTION

Since it is a hotel and convention center there are specified and important criteria for
choosing a site. This site selection considerations are applied for the hotel and convention
center.
Accessibility

Time in the duration/ distance travel to the convention/ hotel. There must be a limited
time for the transportation of the users to the structure.

Frequency of connections to the site

Convenience of the users on scheduling on different connections. This must be
accessible to the barangays of Oriental Mindoro

Has an easy access to the urban areas.

Permits access by people with disabilities

Availability of the shuttle services

Extra- conference Opportunities

A leisure that can have by the users such as entertainments (bars, restaurants, theaters,
etc.), Shopping (tiangge, malls, shops, night markets, etc.), Sightseeing ( architecture,
parks, beach, rivers), recreational activities, business deals or negotiations

Meeting Facilities

A site that has the capacity to provide number of facilities that can cater the objective of
the proposal.

A site that has suitability of facilitating the proposals layout and floor plan.

A site that will create a fitting atmosphere and environment for the facility.

A site that will cater the facilities of the services of the convention and hotel.

A site that can provide safe and secured of the facility

Information of the Site

Other information that will affect the proposal such as the history and reputation of the
site. The reason is this will affect the marketing strategies of the site.

Site Environment

Consideration on the climate must be analyzed. Since one of the consideration is the
sustainability of the design.

The setting of the site must be attractive surroundings such as the environment and
infrastructures

The site must be in a beach front.

A site that has a potential for future developments

Other Criteria

The risks of the natural disasters and other possible adverse events must be prevented.

CHAPTER 3.1.2 SITE OPTION DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER 3.1.2.1 LAZARETO, CALAPAN CITY
SITE A

CHAPTER 3.1.2.2 LAZARETO, CALAPAN CITY

SITE B

Site A and site B is located in Lazareto, Oriental Mindoro. Most of all the ports from
different places stop by at Calapan City. So transportation is not a problem in the site since all
of the time, there are available transportation. The site is both in the flat terrain. Also, this is
both in the beach front that is one of the aims of the proposal. This is over viewing the BacoChico Island and Silonay Islet. This is surrounded with the residential and agricultural areas.
Site A is beside the airport though it is not used for public transportation. Still this can be used
for the VIPs to land in here. Site A has a bigger lot area than site B. However there is some
parts this both site has squatter areas. One of the problems that must solved in considering the
site.
Country

Philippines

Region

MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)

Province

Oriental Mindoro

District

1st district of Oriental Mindoro

Founded

January 2, 1917

Cityhood

March 21, 1998

Barangays

62

Government[1]
Mayor

Arnan C. Panaligan

Area[2]
250.06 km2 (96.55 sq mi)

Total
Population (2010)[3]
Total

124,173

Density

500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)

Demonym

Calapeos

ZIP code

5200

Dialing code

43

Income class

3rd class city

CHAPTER 3.1.2.2 PINAMALAYAN

CHAPTER 3.1.2.3 PINAMALAYAN

SITE c

Pinamalayanan is definition of raindown of ethnicity and modernism. It is the soon-to-be

city that offers a land that can expand with the development of agricultural, commercial and

industrial. Pinamalayan is now a center of trade and commercial activities since it influence the
other provinces like Socorro, Pola, Gloria and Bansud also the provinces of Marinduque and
Romblon. It said that it is one of the provinces that has an extremely well positioned in the
provincial growth. One of the advantage is that it is in the center of the province that shows
developments of facilities.
The site is located at the Pinamalayanan, Oriental Mindoro adjacent to the strong
republic nautical hwy. Few structures are surrounding the site. Also, no vegetation but field
only. In front of it is the agricultural field and also near at the beach and the municipalities.
Though the weakness of the site is the transportation to the piers are far from the site.
The international and local tourist will have the longer time period in the transportation going to
the site. Also, it is not that developed that in the Calapan city.
Region

IV-B-MIMAROPA

Province

Oriental Mindoro

Congressional District

2nd

Income Classification

First Class Municipality

Land Area

27, 800 has.

Population

Population

Number of Barangays

37

Number of Households

16,610

Average Household Size

5.03

Average Population Density

Distance from Capital

68 kms.

Travel Time from Capital

1 and half hours

CHAPTER 3.1.3 SITE SELECTION AND JUSTIFICATION

The chosen site is Site A complies with the requirements of the proposal. Since among
the 3 sites, this site is the largest and suitable for the proposal. Having a 21 hectares is
admirable because of potential future developments that can be built. Especially that majority in
the location is residentials and agricultural. Less competitors that the proposal would have.
Because of large site there are more development like commercial areas and other
accomodations. Also, transportation is a benefit with the site since it is beside the calapan
airport and a few meters away is the seaport where majority of the tourists used the seaport in
calapan city. This is also in the provincial road. Also it is adjacent to the beach seeing the
Silonay Island and Horca Piloto. In site B, there are existing squatters. This can be the
employees of the hotel and convention since it is a large project for the Oriental Mindoro and an
opportunity for labor employment. They will be relocated with a better housing. The site is
suitable since it is located in an rural area but there is an easy access to the city. Majority that
will used this is a benefit for the since majority of the local citizens are in calapan city, local and
international tourists will be few minutes to go to the site. The best location for applying the
innovation, goals and objectives ng proposal. Beach front and its sustainability. Also, calapan
has already many establishments and tourist spots like restaurants, malls etc. few minutes
away is the famous tourist spot in Mindoro, the white beach Puerto Galera.

CHAPTER 3.2 SITE EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS

CHAPTER 3.2.1 THE MACRO SETTING
MIMAROPA

MIMAROPA is in the country island group of the Philippines Luzon. It is divided into Occidental
Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan, the administrative region of the
Philippines, as Region IV-B. Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro is the regional center of
MIMAROPA. The total population (2010) of the region is 2,744,671 with a density of 93/km2
(240/sq mi). The region composes of 5 provinces, 2 cities, 71 municipalities, 1458 barangays
and 7 cong. Districts.

ORIENTAL

MINDORO

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Oriental Mindoro is an inverted j-shaped plan. It is where the regional capital of the
MIMAROPA is located. This is rich from naturescapes like beaches, river, lakes and etc. not only
with the nature, it is also rich in cultures and traditions of different kinds of ethnic groups. One
of the assests of Oriental Mindoro is the Puerto Galera also known as the pearl of Mindoro. It is
famous with its beaches, coral reefs and dive sites. There is also the Bacos Mt. Halcon, the
countrys third highest peak and tourist destination especially for the mountain climbers. Other
than this, Oriental Mindoro has so many tourist spots that can be proud of.

GEOGRAPHY
Oriental Mindoro is located 15 kilometers off the southwest coast of Luzon. It lies on the
eastern portion of the island. It is bounded on the north by Verde Island and the Verde
Passage, on the east by Maestro de Campo Island and Tablas Strait, on the south by Semirara
Island near Pandarodan bay, and on the west by the province of Occidental Mindoro. It has a
total land area of 436,470 hectares. The province has 39 named and 89 unnamed islands and
islets, leaving much of its attractions virgin to visitors, and an untrammeled area to explore.
CLIMATE
Oriental Mindoros climate is favorable to vegetable growth throughout the year. The
climate is neither a dry season nor maximum have rain period. The location and topography of
the island on the western side of the great ocean body is another contributing factor in the
rainfall pattern of the province. China Sea, fed by warm water from a branch of south equatorial
current, passes between Singapore and Borneo thus keeping the water bodies surrounding the
island warm year-round and consequently providing excellent sources of moisture.
POPULATION
Based on the May 2007 National Statistics Survey, Oriental Mindoro Island registered a
total population of 785,602. Which is higher by 53, 951 from the year 2000, resulting in an
annual population growth rate of 1.06% during the seven-year period. The people are mostly of
Tagalog stock. The ethnic Mangyan tribe consists of various smaller tribes like the Iraya,
Alangan, and Tadwanan.
INDUSTRIES

The lifestyles of Mindoreos are basically simple and rural. 70 percent of the populace engage
in land and sea agriculture, with only 30 percent living in urbanized centers. The ethnic tribes,
Mangyans, are gentle and withdrawn but many of them have managed to integrate into the
cultural mainstream, largely in the municipalities of Mansalay, Baco, Puerto Galera, Roxas,
and Bongabong. These Mangyans are skilled weavers and craftsmen, producing intricate
tribal finery, including baskets, mats, and other items, both functional and aesthetic.
LANGUAGE / DIALECTS
Visiting Oriental Mindoro does not entail memorizing bits of conventional lines in dialects
spoken other than Tagalog, which serves as the predominant dialect. Other dialects spoken are
Ilocano and Cebuano. Strains of the Mangyan dialect spoken are Arayan, Alagnan, Buhid,
Hunuo, and Tadyawan. The working population can read and speak Filipino and English.
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Oriental Mindoro is composed of 15 municipalities, with Calapan City as the capital of
the province. The municipalities are Baco, Bansud, Bongabong, Bulalacao, Naujan, Mansalay,
Pinamalayan, Pola, Puerto Galera, Roxas, San Teodoro, Socorro, and Victoria Gloria.

TOPOGRAPHY
Oriental Mindoro is the eastern half of the island of Mindoro. The generalized elevation
in Oriental Mindoro is mostly lowland shown in the appendix 1. For the slope, it is mostly gently
undulating with a slope of 0-8% shown in appendix 2. In which has the most potentials for
structural developments than occidental Mindoro. In appendix 3, it shows in the map that the
site does not have potential geophysical
hazards.
The total land area of the province
is

approximately

Alienable

and

436,472

Disposable

hectares.
land

Area:

222,895 has and total forest Land: 213,577

has

TRAFFIC
In the figure, it shows that the
average daily traffic Oriental Mindoro are

medium to light. Though in the part of Calapan city there is high daily traffic.

CALAPAN CITY
HISTORY OF CALAPAN
The derivation of the name of Calapan cannot be traced with certainty. Some opined
that it came from the word Kalap which means to gather logs. Thus Kalapan was
supposed to be a place where logs were gathered. In the old records, however, there was
never a mention of Calapan as a place where logs were produced or exported. Furthermore,
huge forest trees where logs were produced certainly did not grow near the town, which was
swampy. Another theory holds that Calapan was originally pronounced as Kalapang which,
according to an old Tagalog dictionary, was a synonym for sanga or branch. It could then
refer to the settlement of Kalapang as a branch of its mother town of Baco, an adjoining
town. The name was later hispanized as Calapan.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION

At present, Calapan has an area of only 250.06 sq. km (according to Land Management
Bureau). It has also jurisdiction over the three (3) Baco Islets on the Calapan Bay and the two
(2) Silonay Islets.
Since its creation as a city, Calapan has witnessed significant strides in commerce and
industry, infrastructure and social services. New commercial establishments were opened
providing employment and income opportunities for the residents. An expanded program on
social services delivery, particularly in health care and education, were undertaken. The citys
physical infrastructure was upgraded which includes the construction of new roads and
drainage facilities. Tourism was boosted with the opening of inland resorts and new hotels.

GEOGRAPHY OF CALAPAN CITY

Calapan city lies on the head of Calapan Bay, Northeastern part of Mindoro Island with 28
nautical miles from the nearest point of Batangas Province and is about 45 kms. South of
Batangas City and 130 kms. South of Manila.
According to the Land Management Bureau, Calapan has total land area of 250.06 square
kilometers or 25,006 hectares including the three (3) Baco Islets and two (2) Silonay Islets; the
National Statistics Office has a figure of 265.20 sq.km. As measured from cadastral data using
Geographic Information System (GIS)-based techniques, it has an area of approximately 185.99
sq. km. including the 5 islets.
The city is situated on the vast northeastern floodplain of Oriental Mindoro. The overall land
character is that of a wide plain having meandering rivers interspersed with wetlands at the
seacoast periphery.

TOPOGRAPHY

The map shown above is the base map city of Calapan. It shows the different roads in Calapan
city in Oriental Mindoro.

The map shown above is the general land use map city of calapan. Majority of the land
are used as environmental conservation area. Second next is the urban development area then
the midtown area.

The map shown above is the earthquake-triggered landslide susceptibility Map. Based from
the map, the site is not susceptible from earthquakes.

Total Land Use

The figure above shows the existing establishments in Calapan city. This also shows the
types roads (the primary and secondary roads). Transportation through private aircraft is
approximately 30 minutes from Manila to Calapan airport or vice versa.
POPULATION
As per 2010 NSO Census of Population, the citys total population is 124,173. Moreover,
Calapan City has a population growth of 1.60 according to NSO (2000-2010).
TRANSPORTATION
Inventory of Land Transport Vehicles
Classification
FOR HIRE

Motor Vehicles Registered

New

Renewal

TOTAL

Gas

Diesel

Gas

Diesel

Vehicle For Hire G(VFH)

Jeepney (UV-PUJ)

97

617

715

SJ

Truck Bus- Public Utility

Vehicle (TB-PUB)

702

4,734

5,436

702

4,831

632

Light (Car)

Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)

14

17

Utility Vehicle (UV)

34

109

144

Truck (T)

21

22

Truck Bus (TB)

Motor Cycle (MC)

29

32

Tricycle (TC)
Truck Hire (TH)
Sub-Total
GOVERNMENT

Sub-Total

PRIVATE
Light (Car)

917

917

Medium (Car)

79

83

Heavy (Car)

Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)

258

335

593

Utility Vehicle (UV)

1,600

3,526

5,128

Truck (T)

70

893

964

Truck Bus (TB)

18

20

5,505

13,172

18,677

Trailer (TRL)

Motor Cycle with Sidecar

(MTC)

5,506

14.515

4,776

Motor Cycle (MC)

Sub-Total
TOTAL TRANSPORT
VEHICLES

32,771

Source: Land Transportation Office as of year 2013

A total of 32,771 transport vehicles for the year 2013 in Calapan City or an
increase of 10.12% compared to last year total of 29,759. This is the list of types of
vehicles in Calapan City. Highest number of transportation is tricycles next is the
jeepneys. Other than that, there is also the SUVs or Fx.
SEA PORT
The Port of Calapan is the main port serving Oriental Mindoro and plays an important
role in the transport of general, RORO cargoes and passengers to other provinces. The port is a
reinforced concrete general purpose wharf, primarily operated using the RORO facilities. Chief
commodities handled at the port are copra, rice and other agricultural products for outbound
cargo; cement, fertilizer and general commodities for inbound cargo.

The port is between Balite and Calapan Points in an open sight 4.0 kilometers wide NE
of Calapan City Proper. It is about 1.5 kilometers from the existing Calapan airport. It is 22
nautical miles southward from Batangas City. Sea distance to Manila is 104.3 nautical miles. It
is located at lat 1325.8 N, long 12111.8E. National road from the port through the Calapan
City proper to other municipalities. Silonay going northward to Matoco Points.
Total Port Area 32, 116.51 sq. meters

PORT TRAFFIC STATISTICS

Shipping and Cargo Statistics
Month

Shipcalls

Cargo Throughput (Ro-Ro Cargoes in units)

Inward

Outward

Total

January

1,146

13,024

14,089

27,113

February

952

11,677

11,081

22,758

March

1,054

15,385

14,166

29,551

April

1,150

15,783

16,128

31,911

May

1,167

16,203

16,096

32,299

June

1,027

12,533

12,230

24,763

July

1,071

12,731

12,294

25,025

August

1,003

11,584

11,273

22,857

950

13,069

12,779

25,848

October*

1,075

15,409

14,233

29,642

November*

1,065

12,958

13,019

25,977

December*

1,250

17,124

15,210

32,334

12,910

167,480

162,598

330,078

September

Total

Source: Philippine Ports Authority as of year 2013

Passenger Statistics
Month

Disembarked

Embarked

2013

Daily Average

2013

Daily Average

January

128,812

4,155

138,216

4,459

February

93,955

3,356

75,432

2,694

March

147,770

4,767

104,718

3,378

April

177,767

5,926

150,824

5,027

May

187,017

6,033

154,981

4,999

June

106,617

3,554

91,277

3,043

July

93,550

3,018

76,707

2,474

August

91,546

2,953

77,047

2,485

September

102,732

3,424

85,009

2,834

October

135,713

4,378

99,508

3,210

November

107,131

3,571

100,495

3,350

December

191,818

6,188

118,297

3,816

1,564,428

4,286

1,272,511

3,486

Total

Source: Philippine Ports Authority as of year 2013

As shown in the table, every month has almost the cargo throughput. Highest number
of cargo throughput is in the month December 32,334 and the least month is in July 2,474.
Calapan Port provides venue for the transport of cargoes and passengers to Metro Manila and
other provinces in Luzon via Batangas port, with 32 daily round trips. Said port is equipped
with berthing areas for fast craft, conventional and Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) vessels, passenger
terminal shed and a Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) with complete amenities.

For out

bounded cargoes, rice, banana, fruits, citrus and other agricultural products are handled by the

port, as well as inbound cargoes like cement, fertilizers and general commodities. The average
travel time from Batangas to Calapan is 2 to 3 hours by RoRo vessel and one hour through
fast craft.

The average travel time from Batangas to Puerto Galera takes one hour by

motorized banca.
Name and
Location of
Airport

Airlines

Frequency of Flights

AM

Aircraft Type

PM

Lazareto Used for General Aviation

Transportation through private aircraft is approximately 30 minutes from Manila

to Calapan airport or vice versa. There is no existing public air transportation in Calapan
City.

Inventory of Tourist Spots/Attractions 2013

Tourist spots/

Location

Attractions

Area
(sq.m)

Facilities
nr

lf

t/
b

s/
f

cf

Rs
f

A. Resorts
1. Anahaw Island View Resort

Balite

5,000

18

2. Calapan Bayside Beach

Resort

Suqui

7,000

3. Isles View Garden Beach

Parang

10,000

4. Cocofarm Spring Resort

Canubing I

115,000

5. La Concynrich Riverview
Resort

Parang

20,000

Bayanan II

2,000

6. La Estancia Resort

29

*
*

7. Parang Beach Resort

Parang

4,000

15

8. Richville Gardens Resort

Masipit

10,000

9. Donnyland Beach Resort

Suqui

18

10. El Pueblo Rhizort

Balite

18

11. JKL Family Cove Resort

Balite

Malamig

Lumangbayan

22

12. Jesstar Resort

13. Ferraren Hills Club House
14. Eduardos Resort
15. Ciudad Garden Resort

*
*

*
*

Bayanan II
Tibag

HOTELS/INNS/PENSION
1. Filipiniana Hotel

Sto. Nio

50

4. Riceland II

Sto. Nio

34

Lumangbayan

6. Tawiran Pension House

Tawiran

7. Calapan Bay Hotel 1 & 2

San Rafael

16

San Antonio

14

Lalud

18

San Vicente East

23

Balite

15

San Vicente
Central

11

Lalud

10

Salong

Salong & Sta.

Maria

30

Bulusan

10

San Vicente
Central

12

Balite

15

5. Rodina Lodge

8. Blue Harbor Inn

10. Sweet Care Hotel
11. Hotel MA-YI
13.Bulalo Mangrove Inn
14.King Domini Hotel
17.Gemelli Inn
18.Italian Drive Inn
19.Morning Breeze Lodge 1 &
2
20.La Paraiso Drive-In Hotel
21.Achieme Hotel
23.Red Line Lodging Inn

5,000

*
*

*
*

*
*

*
*

*
*

24.Rejens Lodging Inn

25.Bimas Inn
26.El Caonero

Balite

Tawiran

10

Sto. Nio, San

Vicente South

28.Vencios Garden Hotel &

Restaurant

Tawiran

10

29.Neos Inn

Salong

30.Hillside Inn

Salong

18

31.Golden Paradise Inn

32. Aguas Hotel
33. Nikitas Place Hotel

Bayanan I

Tawiran

18

San Vicente North

10

35. Tree of Life

Libis

18

36. Don Amandos Inn

Ibaba

37. Anchetas Boarding House

Masipit

34. Metropolis Hotel

38. BC Head Apartelle

39. Peoples Inn
40. CBS Hotel & Resort
41. La Swerte Hotel
42. Amore Inn

Sta. Maria
San Vicente South
Malamig
Ibaba East
Pachoca

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

Location

Area

Description/Place of
Interest

1. Calapan Recreational and

Zoological Park

Bulusan

26,457
sq. m

Zoo animals, recreational

areas, picnic and camping
grounds

2.Bulusan Caves

Bulusan

Home of Bats,various forms of

Stalactites & Stalagmites

3. Caluangan Lake

Baruyan

1,280,00
0 sq m

Home of the famous

baruy(halaan) and various
kinds of fishes

4. Bacochico I

Ibaba East

406,606
sq m

White beaches,corals &

various rock formations

5.Bacochico II

Ibaba East

142,101
sq m

White beaches,corals &

various rock formations

6.Bacochico III

Ibaba East

33,672
sq m

White beaches and corals

7.Harka Piloto Islet

Suqui

47,970
sq m

White beaches and corals

8.Silonay Islet

Suqui

60,000
sq m

White beaches and corals

179

9. Masipit Creek

10. Silonay, Navotas,

Maidlang Marshes
11. Pachoca-Balite Beach

Masipit

Various type of mangroves,

different species of birds and
reptiles

Silonay, Navotas,
Maidlang

Thick mangroves abound

along the shoreline

Pachoca and Balite

2-km
length

Semi-black sand shorelines,

cottages and beach resorts are
available to tourists

Lazareto,
Suqui,Parang

3- km
length

Semi-black sand shorelines,

cottages and beach resorts are
available to tourists

HISTORICAL &
RELIGIOUS SITES

Location

Area

Description/Place of
Interest

1. Casa Real Ruins

Ibaba East

Former seat of Provl Spanish

Govt

Calero

Site where the first captive

Insurrectos in Calapan were
executed by the Spaniards

San Vicente North

Site of the first battle between

the Spaniards and Insurrectos

12. Lazareto-Suqui-Parang
Beach

2. Calapan Old Cemetery

(Bishop Finneman Center)
3.San Vicente Bridge

4. Calapan Sto. Nio

Cathedral
5. Mindoro HS (OMHS)

6.St. Augustine Seminary

Ilaya

San Vicente East

Founded 300 years ago, it is

the center of religious
activities in Calapan City
50,000
sq. m

Became the Headquarters of

Japanese Army in Or.Mindoro
during the Second World War

Suqui

Seminary with museum

7.Bishop Palace

San Rafael

Residence of Bishop &

Botanical Gardens

8.St. Rafael Monastery

St. Rafael

Place for Retreat and Seminars

9. Benedictine Nuns

St. Rafael

Place for Retreat and Seminars

10. Mangyan Mission

Calero

Mangyan Heritage Center

11.Calapan City Musem

Guinobatan

The Museum houses relics

from the American and
Japanese period and even
from the past leaders of the
City.

12. New City Hall

Guinobatan

13. Provincial Museum

5 has.

The seat of the City

Government of Calapan

Camilmil

Artifacts from the Pre-Spanish

Era

14. Calapan Plaza

Ibaba East

Relatively modified structure

adjacent the Old City Hall that
serves as park and
amusement.

AGRO-TOURISM SITES

Location

1. Parang Coconut and

Banana Plantations

Parang

Area

Description/Place of
Interest

Various types of bananas and

coconuts are planted.
Activities: Lupakan, Coconut
Harvesting,Picnics. Harvesting
season is all year round

2. Masipit Fishponds

Masipit

Bangus, shrimps and crabs are

cultured at Masipit Fishponds.
Harvesting season is all-year
round

3. Sapul Orchard

Sapul

Main attractions are rambutan

& lanzones. September and
October are harvesting
seasons.

4. Biga Ricefields

Biga

Famous varieties of palay are

planted, activity for tourists,
planting and harvesting,
picnics and pinipigan.

5. Papaya Plantation

Personas

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Location

Area

Description/Place of
Interest

1. Calapan City Fiesta

Calapan City

Held from Dec 16-Jan 1 of

every year. Celebrated in
honor of the Patron Sto. Nio.
Considered the longest
celebrated Fiesta in the Phil.

2. Mayuhan and Santacruzan

Calapan City

Celebrated in every barangay

of the city from May 1-31 of
the year. Highlights the Flower
offering and procession of the
Holy Cross and Sagalas

3. Calapan City Foundation

Day

Calapan City

Celebrated every 21st of

March. Highlights: KALAP
FESTIVAL, Street Dancing
Contest, Mardigras , Search for
Miss Calapan & Employees
Day for CGC employees

4. Oriental Mindoro
Foundation Day

Calapan City

Held every Nov 9-15 of the

year. Hosted by Or. Mindoro
Provl Govt. Highlights: Street
Dancing Contest, Miss Or.
Mdo. Pageant, Pandangitab

Source: City Trade and Industry Department as of year 2013

Legend; nr=number of rooms lf = lodging and food t/b = toilet/bathrooms sf = shopping

facilities cf = communication facilities rsf = recreation and sports facilities
This are the tourist spots and accommodations of Calapan city. Even only in the city it is
already rich in tourist destinations.
Strategic Cluster Destination Profile
Name of Cluster

CP-3 Mindoro-Calamian Cluster

Location &
Composition

The Cluster comprises three Tourism Development Areas: CP-3A Puerto Galera, CP-3B Southwest
Mindoro Coast and Hinterland, and CP-3C Busuanga-Coron-Culion Islands.

Main Tourism

Coastal beaches, coves, islands, internationally protected marine reserves, WWII wrecks, marine
karst, and forest landscapes; indigenous cultures; other cultural heritage including historic sites,
customs, tradition, cuisine and festivals.

Resources / Assets
Access

International air access via NAIA with domestic connections to Busuanga, and San Jose Airports;
and ferry services between Batangas to Puerto Galera and San Jose, and to Coron.

Tourist
Accommodation
Facilities

1,677 hotel and resort rooms accredited with DOT located mainly in urban centers operating at
+50% room occupancy. Many smaller establishments not accredited.

Tourism Metrics

470,641 arrivals in tourist accommodation in 2008 of which 168,980 are estimated to be

international and 301,661 were domestic arrivals. 2000 to 2008 CAGR was 13.08%.

Development Potential
Internal Strengths

Internal Weaknesses

Well-developed small-scale resort base at Puerto

Galera

Poor air and sea accessibility

Poor access and visitor infrastructure at tourist sites

Pristine and unspoiled nature of the BusuangaCoron-Culion Islands

Limited capacity of key sites

High marine and forest biodiversity

Poor reputation of some sites

Indigenous cultural heritage

Weak public sector coordination and tourism Governance

External Opportunities

External Threats

Increasing international and domestic tourism

Uncoordinated and uncontrolled development

Positioning the Cluster as a an eco-resort

destination based on its island beach and marine
and forest ecotourism assets

Impact of extractive industries (mining and logging)

Security concerns on Mindoro
Typhoons, earthquakes and Tsunamis (Mindoro)

Market Product Development Opportunities

Developing niche and small scale beach and island eco-resort and wellness-spa destinations, developing marine and
forest adventure ecotourism products, developing diving and nautical tourism facilities, and supporting these with a
broad range of nature and culture heritage sightseeing and adventure activities.

Key Products:

Nature Based, Sun and Beach, Cultural Tourism

Strategic Products/Markets:

Health & Wellness Tourism

Opportunity/Niche:

Nautical Tourism

Key Development Deficiencies and Needs

Access &
Connectivity

Upgrading existing domestic airports to improve air operations from NAIA and Clark International
Airports, and improving fast ferry access from Batangas and Manila and upgrading RORO access.
Upgrading road access between Puerto Galera and San Jose, and Ferry/RORO connections to
Busuanga-Coron-Culion Islands.

Tourist Site &

Attraction
Development

Improving last mile tourist site road and sea access as well as site visitor infrastructure including
restoration of sites and structures with sustained operations and maintenance.

Tourist
Accommodation
Needs

Niche and small-scale beach and island eco-resorts.

Network of community-based marine, coastal, and forest-based ecotourism sites
Develop appropriately sized mixed use leisure, entertainment, shopping, and multi-purpose
convention facilities in San Jose
Improve and expand existing range of day activity products.

Forecasts Arrivals 2010 - 2016

Baseline (2010)

Low Growth Scenario 2016

High Growth Scenario 2016

Foreign: 91,897

Foreign: 154,120

Foreign: 212,563

Domestic: 217,093

Domestic: 384,593

Domestic: 502,149

Total: 308,990

Total: 538,713

Total: 714,712

Source of Data: Accommodation Establishments as submitted to Department Tourism Regional

Offices
CHAPTER 3.2.2 THE MICRO SETTING

Lazareto

is

barangay

of

the

philippine component city City Of Calapan in

the province Oriental Mindoro in MIMAROPA
which is part of the Luzon group of islands.
Lazareto is one of the barangays which are in
the outlying area of Component City City of
Calapan. The component city City Of Calapan
with a population of about 116,976 and its
62 barangays belong to the partly urban

areas in the Philippines. While some of the barangays developed modern urban structures,
some others, especially those which are seated in the outlying areas, remained rural. By the
Household

Household

Number of

Population

Household

Barangay

Population

Number of
Household

URBAN

2010

2010

2007

2007

4,005

877

3,853

839

Lazareto

end of 2007 Lazareto had 3,853 residents.

The site chose is on barangay lazareto, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. The map shows
the provincial and barangay roads, barangay boundaries and the establishments. In the
barangay lazareto there are the Calapan airport, the elementary school, chapels and few
resorts. The barangay is surrounded by a shoreline. The existing structures are mostly the
residential, agricultural and industrial.

Population Density of the Barangay

Barangay

Land Area
(has)

Population 2010

Density
(Population/has)

Lazareto

130.1222

4,005

30.78

CHAPTER 3.2.3 RELATED LAWS AND ORDINANCES

Article xxii
Sustainable design and green architectonics for buildings/ Structures, their sites/
grounds and affected portions of Rrows/ streets
The Water Code provisions on legal easements along waterways must be fully complied with.
Failure to comply will subject the violator/s to the penalties prescribed under this Act.
Article xxiv the public domain [legal easements, view corridors/ sight lines, streets/
road Right-of-way (rrow) and sidewalks/ arcades]
Section 2401. Legal Easements.

As prescribed under this Act and under the Water Code of the Philippines, legal easements are
areas prescribed by law to be free of obstructions or of constructed buildings/ structures
intended for permanent occupancies.
Solid Waste Management and MRF Establishment
The City Environment and Natural Resources Department accomplished effectively the
proper waste collection and disposal procedures in accordance to national and local policies.
Substantial reduction in the volume of garbage generated in CY 2013 in the 51 service
barangays was noticed because of the mandatory establishment of Materials Recovery Facility
(MRF). Recyclables were sold to buyback centers (junkshops) and biodegradable materials were
composted, reducing bulk of solid waste collected by the city government. The number of
service barangays increased by 21 % for 2013.
CENRD is continuously conducting meetings with street sweepers, collectors and waste
keepers for their sensitive tasks and duties.
Wastes Segregation

Intensified

campaign

to

encourage

barangays to establish and operate their

own Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) for
intensified

waste

segregation.

Establishment of compost pits is highly

encouraged.
Barangay receptacles with proper segregation signage. Source: City Environment and Natural

Resources Department
Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 200

Chapter 3.3 Site Development Options

Chapter 3.3.1 Site Analysis

Industrial Building

Sunset

Northeast Monsoon

SITE

Sunrise
Squatters
Area

Calapan Airport

Southwest Monsoon

Site Visit

Chapter 3.3.2 Proposed Site Development Plan (with building massing)

Chapter 3.3.2.1 SCHEME 1

Chapter 3.3.2.1 SCHEME 2

APPEN
DICES

Appendix 1. Generalized map of elevation.

Appendix 2. Generalized map of slope.

Appendix 3. Combined Risk to Geophysical Disaster

SURVEY QUESTIONAIRE
Beach Front Development- Hotel and Convention Center in Mindoro
Survey
Gender
Male
Age

Female

Occupation
Employed
Unemployed
Student
Tourist or from Mindoro
Local Tourist
International Tourist/ Foreigner
Citizen of Mindoro
Have you been to Mindoro?
Yes
No
Not yet, but i want to
If no, what do you want to see in Mindoro?
The Mangyans' cultural performance
The white sands of Puerto Galera
The natural rivers of Mindoro
The colorful fiestas of every barangay in Mindoro
To learn more about cultures and traditions of mindoro
I have no idea what is in Mindoro
Other:
Have you attended any events held in Mindoro?
Yes

No
If yes, what events have you attended?
The cultural events (such as fiestas, pageants and mangyan performance
and etc.)
The sports events
Business meetings or conference
Family gathering
Vacation
Weddings or Proms
Other:
If yes, where are this events being held?
Check all item that applies (one or more)
Gym
Convention Centers
Outdoor area
Hotel
Beach
Other:
Are you interested in attending large events in Mindoro?
Such as regional events, national events, world expo and etc
Yes, to gain new experiences in Mindoro
No, it's too far from my place
Yes, if there is a place I could stay in
Yes, if there will be a good quality of facilities
Are you comfortable/ satisfied with the venues held in Mindoro?
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Where do you want to stay at when you're in Mindoro?
Hotel

Motel
Apartelle
Resort
Other:
What location do you prefer of where you're staying at?
In a water front (beach, river, etc)
In the city
In a village or on a rural area
Other:
Are you satisfied with the accommodation during your stay in Mindoro?
Very satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Do you think it is necessary to build a convention center in Mindoro?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
If yes, what do you think should be considered in the design of such facility?
Check all item that applies (one or more)
Showcasing the culture and traditions of the location
A better location that surrounds nature and greeneries
Near from the urban but still have the facility of living in a rural setting
High quality of facilities
Has many leisure and entertainment facilities
Other: