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Ecotourism
Jaica Moñique Z. Celiz BSTTMII February 9, 2014
Criteria to determine an area as potential ecotourism destination
The area must be rich in natural attraction and conducive to adventure travel.

The area has unique features which maybe very interesting and educational for the visitors.

The area is environmentally rich in terms of the number of flora and fauna and the number of endemic species and endangered wildlife.

The area is threatened by other industries like mining and lodging which may destroy (potential) attraction.

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 111
ESTABLISHING THE GUIDELINES FOR ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State to develop and promote sustainable tourism while enjoining the participation of the Filipino people in enhancing the growth and competitiveness of the Philippine economy; WHEREAS, it is the policy of the state to ensure the sustainable use, development, management, protection and conservation of the country’s environment and natural resources and cultural heritage for the enjoyment of the present and future generations; WHEREAS, the development and promotion of ecotourism in the Philippines are viable and sustainable activities that will promote the protection of our environment while contributing at the same time to the growth of the economy; WHEREAS, there is a need to establish an integrating system that shall warrant and focus government effort to sustain the viability of ecotourism development in the country; and WHEREAS, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) have issued a joint Memorandum Circular for the development of ecotourism in the Philippines. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order: Section 1. National Ecotourism Development

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