Any 2 Tourist Spot in the Philippines with their Historical Facts and Contribution to their

Economy

Gloria's Fantasyland
Gloria's Fantasyland is a world-class amusement theme park and
commercial center all in one. It is the pride of Mindanao and the
biggest theme parks in the Philippines. A waterfront theme park with
numerous rides, shopping center, restaurant and live entertainment,
with fireworks and parades.

Historical Facts
The Gloria’s Fantasyland slogan “Ibalik ang Pagkabata Natin” is
reflected in the choice and range of the rides on offer. Spectacular
rides like the spinning rides, thrill rides, roller coaster, carousels and kiddie rides are sure to bring back the fun and
excitement of childhood in everyone.

The Gloria’s Fantasyland, it is a brainchild of Jalosjos Family, the same owners of the famous Dakak Beach Resort. It is
one of the biggest theme parks in the Philippines and another pride of Mindanao.

Contributions to their Economy

The local and international visitors that Gloria’s Fantasyland attracts to the region contribute greatly to the local
economy by providing employment to over 300 locals. Not just in a financial benefit to the theme park itself but by
drawing visitors to other local attractions and businesses.

Siargao

Siargao Island is pushing toward sustainability with policies like the

ban on single-use plastics, and by acquiring clean and renewable
energy to power the island. Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte has
been known for its pristine white beaches, marine life, rich
mangrove forests—and world-class surfing spots.

Historical Facts
Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea situated
196 kilometers southeast of Tacloban. It has a land area of
approximately 437 square kilometres (169 sq mi). The east coast is relatively straight with one deep inlet, Port Pilar. The
coastline is marked by a succession of reefs, small points and white, sandy beaches. The neighboring islands and islets
have similar landforms.

The first recorded sighting by Europeans of Siargao Island was by Spanish navigator Bernardo de la Torre on board of
the carrack San Juan de Letrán in 1543 when attempting to return from Sarangani to New Spain. It was charted as Isla de
las Palmas (Palm Island in Spanish).[2]
On December 16, 2021, Typhoon Rai struck the area as a Category 5 super typhoon. It left the island devastated, with
many buildings damaged or demolished. It caused ₱20 billion ($400 million) in damages.

Contributions to their Economy

Allowing local communities to boost their Economy

Siargao is an island in the eastern Philippines where the community previously relied largely on coconut plantations and fishing
as a source of income.

Some small-scale resort developers could see the potential of Siargao as a tourist destination because of its beautiful, unspoilt
natural environment and the fact it has the best, most famous surf beach in the Philippines – Cloud Nine.

The  air  service to Siargao has transformed the local economy and fuelled economic growth. Local people on Siargao now have
the option of working in the island’s burgeoning tourism industry, which provides relatively high and more stable income.
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