Ecotourism Development and Conservation of the Hundred Islands National Park, Philippines

Christopher J. Cocal
Pangasinan State University Alaminos City Campus, Philippines
DOI – http://doi.org/10.37502/IJSMR.2021.4708

Abstract

With the Philippines’ advantages regarding natural and cultural tourism resources, tourism contributes to the government’s inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development agenda. The study focused on the development and conservation of the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP). The descriptive case study research design was used. The respondents of the study were the tourism officers, planning and development officers, and the environment officer of the City of Alaminos. The results revealed that the development projects implemented by the City Government of Alaminos in HINP focused on infrastructure development, transport infrastructure, energy generation and supply, water and waste, tourism promotion, marine resources conservation, and protection. Limited projects and programs were implemented for community development.

Keywords: Ecotourism development and conservation, national park, protected areas.

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