Province of Zambales

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1 Province of Zambales

2 Province of Zambales

3 LOCATION REGION III CENTRAL LUZON

4 ZAMBALES BOUNDARIES North : Pangasinan South : Bataan East : Tarlac & Pampanga West : West Philippine Sea POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS Congressional District I Olongapo City Subic Castillejos San Marcelino Congressional District II Sta. Cruz Candelaria Masinloc Palauig Iba Botolan Cabangan San Felipe San Narciso San Antonio

5 P H Y S I C A L P R O F I L E TOTAL POPULATION : 534,443 POPULATION DENSITY : 147 person/sqkm TOTAL LAND AREA : 3,645.8 sqkm LAND RESOURCE: Alienable & Disposable Land : 127,836 ha FORESTLAND :243,604 ha FOREST RESERVE : 51,817 ha MILITARY RESERVATION : 8,600 ha NATIONAL PARK : 9 ha FISH POND : 425 ha ESTABLISHED TIMBERLAND :182,753 ha WATER RESOURCE: COASTLINE RIVERS AND CREEKS : 34 : 177 km

6 Demographic Coastal Ecosystem TOTAL NO. BARANGAYS :230 COASTAL BARANGAY : 84 COASTAL TOWNS Sta. Cruz Candelaria Masinloc Palauig Iba Botolan Cabangan San Felipe San Narciso San Antonio Subic Coastal Barangays are directly dependent on the West Philippine Sea as a source of livelihood

7 VISION Zambales, a globally competitive ecotourism destination, aquatic center and highly industrialized province with Godfearing healthy and empowered citizenry with sustainable environment and self sufficient economy driven by a dynamic and decent leadership.

8 MISSION To provide comprehensive, equitable timely and quality services to Zambaleños through efficient, effective, decent, and responsive good governance to attain high standard of living in a peaceful and progressive province to become globally competitive.

9 ZAMBALES Mount Tapulao Eco-Tourism (Municipality of Palauig) Masinloc Marine Ecology Learning Center (Municipality of Masinloc) Looc Lake Development Project (Municipality of Castillejos) Uacon Lake Development Project (Municipality of Candelaria)

10 MOUNT TAPULAO ECOTOURISM Sitio Dampay, Brgy Salaza Palauig, Zambales

11 Overview Mount Tapulao, also known as High Peak, is the tallest mountain in Central Luzon at 6,683 feet (2,037 meters) above sea level. It was named after the Sumatran Pine trees, locally called tapulao, that grow abundantly in the Zambales Mountain range. The semitemperate climate here allowed for the abundant growth of these pine trees. Mt. Tapulao's summit offers a breath-taking panoramic view of the Zambales mountains on the east, Lingayen gulf to the north, and the South China Sea to the west. Hikers can take an old mining trail of undulating and rolling mountains from Barangay Dampay in Palauig to reach the summit, about 18 kilometers away. DENR Region III has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Local Government of Palauig for the protection and conservation of unique biodiversity found inside the 5,000 hectare Mt. Tapulao area. The Giant Cloud Rat, scientific Phloeomys pallidus, and the newly discovered Rhynchomys tapulao, another species of rodent, are just two of the 85 faunal species found in the area.

12 Mount Tapulao

13 Location Map

14 L O CA T I O N M AP

15 LAND USE MAP

16 PROPOSED SITE PROTECTED AREA WOOD PRODUCTION AREA ECO-TOURISM ZONE WATER SPORTS & RECREATION VEGETABLE GARDEN IP COMMUNITY

17 MT. TAPULAO DEVELOPMENT Km 6 Villa FARMERS MARKET Indigenous products Mango shop CASINO WELLNESS HEALING CENTER GLAMPING STAFF VILLAGE KEYMAP CLUB HOUSE HOTEL HOTEL RECREATION CENTER MINI CASINO PARK CONDOMINIUM (VILLA) TRIBAL REPLICA Mt.Tapulao Resort FOREST Water SPORTS BIRD WATCHING Integrated organic farm and restaurant 1

18 Camp site Trekking Biodiversity along the road

19 NATIVE PLANTS OF MT. TAPULAO

20 NATIVE PLANTS OF MT. TAPULAO

21 NATIVE PLANTS OF MT. TAPULAO

22 NATIVE PLANTS OF MT. TAPULAO

23 NATIVE PLANTS OF MT. TAPULAO

24 Breathtaking Landscape

25 Bird watching Map citing of rare bird species Train guides to identify species and provide inputs on its bio dive significance Train guides as WEO to ensure adherence to existing laws (avoid wildlife trafficking) Glamping Glamping glamorous camping To provide bird watchers and other tourists a quality and comfortable stay in the forest Amenities: Elevated tents with decent toilet and sleeping beds Gourmet food menu to be developed by a professional chef

26 Breathtaking Landscape The Pine Forest

27 Tribal Replicas INDIGENOUS HOUSES ORGANIC FARMING WELLNESS CENTER ORGANIC RESTAURANT SOUVENIR SHOPS

28 Villas

29 Breathtaking Activities ZIP LINING ROCK CLIMBING WATER TUBING

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31 Proposed Eco-tourism Program/ Products for Mt. Tapulao Glamping Bird Watching Tribal replica Integrated organic farm and restaurant Wellness healing center Water sports in Bagsit river Enhancement of the camping ground (for mountaineers) Bunk houses/overnight cottages/log cabins - to accommodate trekkers/mountaineers who want to stay overnight at the campsite (km 16) View decks to be constructed in strategic places to view the unique surroundings of Mt Tapulao.

32 PROJECT ESTIMATED COST Project Unit Price Cost Glamping 20 P 70,000 P1,400, Bird Watching Gadgets 40 15, , Villas ,000 2,500, Tribal houses 20 50,000 1,000, Integrated Organic Farm 1,000, Wellness Clinic 10 20, , Souvenir Shops 20 10, , Restaurant 2 200, , Farmer s Market 1 100, , Water and Rock Adventure 1,000, Establishment of potable water 3, Distribution of electrical system 3, Road Improvements 5,000, Signages 300, Enhancement of camp site P1,000, View decks (km 6, Summit) 1,500,000.00

33 MT.TAPULAO

34 MARINE ECOLOGY LEARNING CENTER SAN SALVADOR ISLAND Masinloc, Zambales Philippines

35 RATIONALE The community-based Marine Conservation Project In San Salvador Island (MCPSSI), Masinloc, Zambales has caught national attention when it garnered top award for excellence on local governance in 1996 under the Gantimpalang Panglingkod Pook (Galing Pook Award), sponsored by the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and the Local Government Academy (LGA). One of the objectives of the Galing Pook Award is the establishment of replication models of successful LGU projects. The Local Government Academy (LGA) has identified the Marine Conservation Project in Masinloc as one of the models on environment management. Thus, in February 1997, Masinloc was chosen as one of the eight (8) sites in the Philippines for the establishment of Innovations Laboratory specializing on marine ecology. The aim is to showcase the LGUs strategy in developing and managing a successful community-based resource management project. To date, the LGU-Masinloc has established additional three (3) sites for marine sanctuaries (demonstration sites) in various coastal areas, namely: 50 hectares in Barangay Bani; 20 hectares in Sitio Panglit, San Lorenzo and 4-hectares Giant Clam Project in San Salvador Island. This coral reef project was previously supported by the United Nations Environmental Program. With the installation of the project, LGU learners, residents and other environmental groups will become aware of the benefits of the project and would encourage project replication.

36 O B J E C T I V E S Project s overall objective is to promote awareness among local governments and various environmental sectors that devolution works Encourage project replication and innovation of strategies / programs Establish as Marine Ecology Learning Center that will serve as a learning venue on successful innovations and best practices on local governance focusing on marine ecology Undertake various information dissemination on the LGU strategies in successfully establishing marine sanctuaries thru exchange and study visits, internship program Undertake orientation on marine ecology to various learners, tourist groups, etc. with the end view of increasing the environmental awareness of the people.

37 PROJECT COST/LINE ITEMS PARTICULARS ESTIMATED COST PROJECT COST Research Building P 5,000, Equipments/Fixtures & Commodities P 1,000, Marine Supplies & Equipments P 3,760, Tourist Boat & Equipment P 3,500, Administrative Expenses P 1,500, Study Tours (Local/Foreign) P 500, Contingencies P 763, TOTAL P 16,023,000.00

38 PROJECT COMPONENTS Establishment of a Marine Ecology Learning Center The Center shall be equipped with spacious learning study areas (Conference hall), information equipment, like computers, web-sites, overhead projectors, plasma TV, cameras, and other marine supplies like: scuba diving gears and snorkeling materials. The second floor will be used as guest house for study tour learners/guests.

39 Marine Ecology Education and Training Training component shall focus on continuous non-formal marine ecology education thru lectures, orientation, seminars, field trips / study tours. Scuba Diving and Snorkeling activities shall form part of the education component. SNORKELING

40 Eco-Tourism Development This component shall focus on assisting the learners / visitors during study tours. The Home Stay Program model shall be installed whereby, utilizing the community residents to participate in the tourism programs. They shall encourage the visitors to experience the daily routine of the fisher folks. In support of the program is the purchase of a big tourist boat that could accommodate at least participants. The boat shall transport participants from the main island to various marine sanctuaries in Masinloc.

41 Coral Reef Transplantation Project This component shall introduce to the learners (students) the importance of marine education by directly involving them to experience the activities involved in the preservation and conservation of marine resources. They will be taught to propagate and transplant corals in the designated reefs. The value of ownership meant to inculcate positive attitudes to the learners. Installation of coral nursery Coral Transplantation

42 Marine Research and Development

43 MAP OF MASINLOC Province of Zambales

44 PROJECT LOCATION PROPOSED PROJECT SITE SAN SALVADOR ISLAND MASINLOC Province of Zambales Philippines

45 MARINE ECOLOGY LEARNING CENTER SAN SALVADOR ISLAND MASINLOC Province of Zambales Philippines

46 SEA CUCUMBER GIANT CLAMS AND LIVE CORALS

47 CORAL TRANSPLANTATION