
ECOTOURISM, SOCIAL ENTERPRISE OF THE PANDIN LAKE TOURIST SERVICE COOPERATIVE, STO. ANGEL, SAN PABLO CITY, LAGUNA: ASSESSMENT AND SUGGESTED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Author:
Patrick James, G. Putungan
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Ecotourism is a valuable vehicle to provide environmental, socio-economic, and cultural values at both local and national levels. This research is conducted to provide information for ecotourism and social enterprise government programs, activities and projects for Pandin Lake, Sto. Angel, San Pablo City, Laguna. Specifically, the study aims to assess: the ecotourism and social enterprise at the lake; describe the demographic profile of the Pandin Lake Tourist Service Cooperative as part of the Gender and Development (GAD) project; and gather Sex Disaggregated Data (SDD) and Gender Disaggregated Data(GDD) in terms of age, sex, civil status, highest educational attainment, family income, and years of residency in Pandin Lake. The study used the descriptive research design. It is believed that Gender and Development (GAD) plays an important role to drive and aim for progress, and uniting similar and significant government programs, activities, and projects (PAPs). The ecological effect of ecotourism enterprise can help enhance the conservation of natural resources and improve the way of living in the community. Moreover, the residents and cooperative members are more aware of its economic effects and recognize that this ecotourism and social enterprise can help to generate additional revenue for its people, for the government, and create jobs and more business opportunities. The effects of socio-cultural status can help both the residents and the tourists in improving their quality human experience.
Pages | 15-18 |
Year | 2023 |
Issue | 1 |
Volume | 1 |