SWOT ANALYSIS OF REGIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES

National Capital Region

Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

Has International airports,
and is considered the
primary gateway
Has the greatest number
of tourist facilities and
services in the country.
Has a severe traffic Modern infrastructure is
problem being built to address the
traffic problem
High level of pollution.
Poor sanitation which
may cause highly
infectious diseases.
High crime rate.

CONCLUSION:

NCR is the center of governance, education, religion and finance. Sprawling, congested and polluted will likely be the
first words to enter your mind when you think of Manila but don't let that impression stop you from exploring its
places of interests: its churches; its diverse and complicated culture; colonial history; gigantic malls; bustling markets;
hidden architectural gems and vibrant nightlife. Take the opportunity to explore Manila and make your own personal
connection with the city.

Region 1 – Ilocos region

Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

Has numerous cultural and Located a great Pagudpud – Bangui area in Earthquake prone.
historical attractions. distance from NCR. Ilocos norte is being
developed.

Generally, good roads that
provide easy access to major
cities and destinations.
Numerous beaches are found
in the region. It is rich in
historical sites specially in
Ilocos. Other of their
destinations are one of the
UNESCO Heritage sites. The
region was also rich in local
products.
All the component
provinces are part of North
Quad Growth area.
Several tourist sites The government was
are lack of facilities. promoting ecotourism. The
The pollution in the region also promotes and
region is worsening indorsing their famous
because of unproper destinations and their
disposing of garbage products to other tourists
wherein it affects the and investors. Water sports
environment and the is one of their opportunities
beauty of beaches wherein many tourists are
and tourist sites. attracted to try this activity
High level of salt intrusion
in many parts of coastal
zone.
The region is prone to
typhoons, flashfloods,
landslides and forest fires.
It is also prone from
earthquakes and high level
of salt intrusion.

CONCLUSION:

Ilocos region has a great potential for tourism, especially for domestic tourism and tourists. It caters a lot from domestic
tourists from urban areas who wants to get away and relax to the beautiful beaches of this region. It also has lots of
famous and well-known attractions that caters to the different demands of tourists. Identifying the strengths of the
region would help minimize the weaknesses it has and would also help to know what advantage this region has among
the other regions.