Once Islas TPPD TP

ONCE ISLAS ‘ELEVEN ISLANDS’
A Learning Compilation Presented to the

Faculty of STI Education Services Group, Inc. – Tagum
Tagum City, Davao Del Norte
In Partial Fulfilment of the

Requirement for Bachelor of Science in
Tourism Management
2nd year
Presented to
Mr. Jemeul Castroverde
Presented by:
GROUP 1
March 2023
I.
Description of the Tourism Destination
Dubbed “Asia’s Latin City”, Zamboanga City has long flaunted its strong Hispanic
heritage as seen in its most famous historical landmark, Once Islas, or Eleven Islands,
however – a cluster of mostly uninhabited islands and islets belonging to the remote
barangays of Panubigan and Dita, 40km northeast of the city proper – is out to show off
its raw natural beauty and a different side to the city’s multicultural makeup: the
indigenous culture of its Moro people, particularly the Sama Banguingui.
Once Islas is a new eco-cultural tourism attraction which opened to public last July
2018. It is composed of 11 islands along the Moro Gulf, which belong to the barangays
of Panubigan and Dita in Zamboanga del Sur. Of these islands, 4 are opened to the
public and can be reached by registering at the office of Barangay Panubigan. These
are Bisaya-Bisaya, Sirommon, Baung-Baung and Buh-Buh. The first three are ideal for
swimming and snorkeling, while the last one is for cultural touring.
II.
Tourism Development Theory
Irridex Model was the best tourism development theory for Once Islas in Zamboanga.
Defined as a model where negative social impacts of tourism are the highest concern;
this theory suggests that the community’s attitude towards tourism deteriorates as the
negative impacts are becoming more obvious and evident.
Looking at the city’s history, it is really shocking to know that wars and other terrorist
attacks even hostages had taken its place around this area. Zamboanga City's famous
destinations such as resorts and hotels are being criticized by many because of its
bloody history. Tourists are having second thoughts whether they would visit this area
or not because of the risk it brings. Apart from Zamboanga's history, other tourists have
been also leaving harsh and negative comments through different social media
platforms saying that Zamboanga is not a safe place to visit, others say that it is too
dangerous to be there because someone might hostage you or either a sudden war
might occur out of nowhere.
III.
Tourism Planning Platform
Adaptancy Platform- this platform acknowledges the negative impacts of tourism.
However, it also emphasizes that the negative impacts tourism brings can be
minimized. This platform explains the environmentally oriented tourism that includes
forms of tourism that enhance the welfare of the environment, such as ecotourism and
green tourism. And the socially oriented tourism which refers to the form of tourism that
enhances the welfare of society, such as community-based tourism, ethnic, and
volunteer tourism.
IV.
Tourism Planning Approach
Bureaucratic-/Government-led Approach- as this approach puts the government as the
central force in tourism planning and development, it uses different policy instruments.
First is the advocacy which refers to strategic planning, accreditation, and investment
schemes. Next is monetary that includes travel taxes, terminal fees, and income taxes.
Third is Government action that includes infrastructure development, marketing
promotion, ensuring peace and order, etc. Lastly are the laws that implements
regulations for construction projects, strict safety rules or tight security law.
V.
Conclusion
In this scenario, people especially tourists would really have the fear inside them to visit
and no one can blame them for having that kind of fear because number 1, their priority
is to have fun and create memories not risking their lives for a place where they cannot
guarantee a hundred percent safety. In result, people would not dare to visit anymore
because they are afraid of the possible accidents that could arise, tourist arrivals might
drop its percentage. These theory, platform and approach fits our chosen destination
well because it does not make this place lose its hope. Income may not be as high as
before but at least we could do something to recover the place and stop the fear of
many people. We could possibly loosen the trigger that it gives them and ensure that a
better Zamboanga would rise. A past will always remain as a past and what we can do
for now is to continue moving forward for there are lots of tourist and natural attractions
lies within the beauty of Zamboanga.

GROUP MEMBERS:
Aydarus, Farshaida
Arapoc, Rina Mae
Armada, Thessa Mae
Alvarado, Irene
Baugbog, Princess Mae
Balante, Hershey
Bendita, Suzaine Ellaine
Bureros, James
Cortez, Christine Mae
Canacan, Jahara
Ceniza, Naome
Dairo, Louise Nicole

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ONCE ISLAS ‘ELEVEN ISLANDS’

A Learning Compilation Presented to the

In Partial Fulfilment of the

indigenous culture of its Moro people, particularly the Sama Banguingui.

are Bisaya-Bisaya, Sirommon, Baung-Baung and Buh-Buh. The first three are ideal for

negative impacts are becoming more obvious and evident.

might occur out of nowhere.

Adaptancy Platform- this platform acknowledges the negative impacts of tourism.

enhances the welfare of society, such as community-based tourism, ethnic, and

Third is Government action that includes infrastructure development, marketing

lies within the beauty of Zamboanga.

Arapoc, Rina Mae

Armada, Thessa Mae

Baugbog, Princess Mae

Bendita, Suzaine Ellaine

Cortez, Christine Mae

Dairo, Louise Nicole

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