The Philippines Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras

1. The PhilippinesRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras Wolf June 2013 CGG 3OI

2. Where is the Philippines? South China Sea Taiwan Southeast Asia Pacific Ocean Celebes Sea Google Map

3. Inter-regional TravelToronto to the Philippines Expedia.com World timeZones.com

4. Intra-Regional TravelGetting around Bus & jeepneys (common form of public transport) driving is possibly at its most manic in and around Manila bangka(pumpboats) important to inter-island travel Ferry or fastcraft http://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/transport/getting-around

5. Travel Advisories Exercise a high degree of caution • “There is no nationwide advisory in effect for the Philippines. However, you should exercise a high degree of caution due to an ongoing terrorist threat to Westerners and Western interests.” Wikipedia http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories

6. Entry Requirements for Canadians • Passportmust be valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry • Tourist visa: Not required (for stays of up to 21 days) • An onward or return ticket is required • May be subject to a body temperature check. In some cases, travellers may be isolated and treated. • Departure Fee: 550 Philippine pesos http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/philippines

7. Landscape 7107 islands 5th longest coastline Mostly mountainous interior of volcanic origin Tropical rainforest http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines#Geography

8. Climate • Tropical climate • March to May is hot and dry. • June to October is rainy. • Typhoons (hurricanes)are common. • November to February is cool. nbcnews.com http://www.nasa.gov Super Typhoon Bopha, Sunday, Dec. 2, International Space Station

9. Culture - Language “Filipino” - Tagalog dialect • Kung paanoikaw ay • How are you? • Kung saan ay isang hotel • Where is a hotel? http://translate.google.com/?tl=tl

10. Culture - Food Singang (sour and savoury soup or stew) Adobo (marinade of vinegar and garlic,) Lechón(roasted suckling pig) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines

11. Culture – Religious/spirituality 80% Catholic 5 – 10 % Muslim Basilica Minore del Santo Niño http://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines IglesianiCristo the largest religious organization that originated in the Philippine Islands http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines#Religion

12. Culture – Indigenous groups Chavacano- Spanish-based creole NegritoGroups PalawanTribes Cordillera Ethnolinguistic Groups Mangyan- Indonesian http://www.ethnicgroupsphilippines.com

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14. Environment sustainability • desalination plant converts salt water into fresh water suitable for human consumption • avoids depleting mainland water sources and competing with local communities for water supply • guests and staff track sea turtles in their natural habitat, participate in turtle releases, and learn about turtle biology and our hatchery program. http://www.elnidoresorts.com

15. Economic sustainability • Resort doctors render free medical consultations to targeted local communities in El Nido Resort supervisors train local people for basic skills in the areas of food & beverage, housekeeping, massage therapy http://www.elnidoresorts.com

16. Socio-cultural sustainability • Women from several barangays (villages) weave native bags and slippers that are purchased by the resorts Local farmers use composted biodegradable wastes of El Nido Resorts who purchase locally and organically produced vegetables and meat from them in the future. http://www.elnidoresorts.com http://environment.elnidoresorts.com

17. World Heritage Site Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage

18. 3. To bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which isliving or which has disappeared. • Tradition –an ancient system of communal rice production that surpassed various challenges and setbacks posed by modernization. • Living – Ifugao ethnic group practices for 2000 years

19. 4. To be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history; • Landscape • stone or mud walls carefully carved into the natural contours of hills and mountains to make terraced pond fields • Significant stage • 2000 year old rice production by Ifugao ethnic group of pre colonial Philippines http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/722/

20. 5 To be an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement, land-use, or sea-use which is representative of a culture (or cultures), or human interaction with the environment especially when it has become vulnerable under the impact of irreversible change. • Inscribed area consists of 5 clusters of rice terraces • Built on steeper slopes than any other terraced landscape • Intricate irrigation systems, harvesting water from the forests of the mountain tops • Elaborate farming system, reflect a mastery of engineering that is appreciated to the present.

21. Region Theme - Tourism Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Palawan Longest in the world (8.2 km) Limestone geology Endangered species Body Boarding Pundaquit, Zambales (3-4 hours from Manilla) San Agustin Church in Paoay Built 1710 one of the most outstanding “earthquake baroque” structures http://www.surfingthephilippines.com http://www.tourism.gov.ph