RASA ISLAND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT PLAN

A FINAL EXAMINATION OF THE SUBJECT COURSE

ECOTOURISM (TMELECT1)

Submitted to:
Eunice Redith Manalo
Instructor

Members:
Cambi, Keye Marie G.
Canoy, Chlea Dawn A.
Sabondo, Christene Jean P.
Tana, Angelina Grace
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Existing Situation 1
1. Area physical profile 1
2. Location/Area 1
3. Climate 1
4. Geological Characteristics 2
5. Demography 2
6. Existing Infrastructure 2
7. Utilities 2
8. Transportation 2
II. Tourism Profile 3
1. Natural Resource Base 3
a. Natural Ecosystems 3
b. Attractions 4
c. Natural Resources 5
2. Cultural Resource Base 6
a. Cultural, Historical, Archaeological sites 6
b. Festivals and Events 6
c. Indigenous/Ethnic cultures 6
3. Market Analysis 6
a. International Tourists Arrival 6
b. International Visitor Profile 6
c. Domestic Tourism Segments 6
d. International Tourism Segments 7
e. Other special interest travelers 7
4. Tourism Marketing 7
a. Government Marketing 7
b. Private Sector Marketing 7
c. Ecotourism Marketing 7
5. Transport 7
a. Air 7
b. Water 7
c. Land 7
6. Accommodation 8
7. Tourism Services 8
a. Facilities 8
 b. Support services 8
c. Utilities 8
d. Communication 9
e. General tourist information 9
f. Rescue and medical services 9
g. Security 9
8. Human Resources Development 9
a. Employment by sector 9
b. Training needs 10
c. Training available 10
9. Issues/ impacts
a. Environmental
b. Social
c. Economic
d. Institutional
III. Plan
1. Vision
2. Goals and objectives
3. Strategies / programs / projects
4. Site plan and zoning
5. Visitor management plan
6. Site activity management
7. Opportunities for ecotourism (including business)
8. Capacity building
9. Marketing and promotion
10. Institutional arrangements
11. Action plan
12. Monitoring and evaluation
I. EXISTING SITUATION
1. Area Physical Profile
A total area of 1,983 hectares, 1.75 km2 are covered with coastal forest, cultivated
areas 0.60 km2 are sparsely vegetated sand and coral outcrops predominantly
coconut 0.39 km2, and 5.60 km2 for mangrove forests. Considering the small size of
Rasa Island there are hundreds of bird species have been recorded on this Island.
Among the hundreds of bird species are the grey imperial pigeon Ducula pickeringii
and Mantanani scops owl Otus mantananensis. The marine life around Rasa is also
diverse with at least three marine turtle species and Dugong Dugong dugon
recorded.
2. Location/ Area
The Rasa Island a spectacular island sanctuary that is a home of the world’s largest
population of the Red-vented Philippine Cockatoo, scientific name Cacautua
Haematuropygi, or locally known as Katala. Rasa is a small coral island of 8.34 km2
land area situated in the Sulu Sea, just offshore of the Municipality of Narra,
Palawan, Philippines. It is about 1.75 km2 are covered with coastal forest, mangrove
5.60 km2, cultivated areas (predominantly coconut; 0.39 km2), 0.60 km2 are barren
or sparsely vegetated sand and coral outcrops. A total area of one thousand, nine
hundred eighty-three 1,983 hectares.

3. Climate
Palawan which is located between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer has only
two seasons: the wet and the dry season. Each season lasts for about 6 months. The

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 Dry Season starts in late November and ends in May. The Rainy Seasons starts in
June and lasts till October. Rasa Island is a shallow coral island of which only about
one third is permanently dry and two thirds are at least occasionally exposed to the
tides. In Narra, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is windy and mostly
cloudy, and it is hot and oppressive year-round. Over the course of the year, the
temperature typically varies from 76°F to 89°F and is rarely below 73°F or above
91°F.
4. Geological Characteristics
Less than 5% of Rasa Island's land area has been converted into coconut
plantations, which are hidden by a band of old-growth mangrove, making it unique in
that it still has a significant portion of its widely intact coastal forest. In addition to the
nearby marine area featuring tidal flats, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs, the
entire island was protected in 2006.
5. Demography
There are already people living within Rasa Island even before it was being
implemented as a Wildlife Sanctuary. Cutting of mangroves and forests trees
resulting to loss of habitats of the Philippine cockatoos. Poaching, buying and selling
for pet trade is the main threats of the Philippine cockatoos because of its unique
characteristics such as red undertail coverts. The cockatoo’s survival has been
jeopardized by the high demand of pet trade and the rapid deforestation of lowland
forests and its primary habitat. Moreover, there are poachers who seeks and use the
resources in the area for their living. The former poachers from the community of
Narra are now serving as the island's deputized wildlife wardens.
6. Existing Infrastructure
The Philippine cockatoos is facing extinction. Officials have proposed to build a coal-
fired power plant directly across the strait on the mainland of Palawan reaching all
the way to Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary. The proposed power plant has the
potential and the biggest threat to the survival of the critically endangered species as
a whole. According to Peter Widmann the Vice President of the Katala Foundation
told mongabay.com. “Even more worrying is that the power plant would disrupt the
flight path of the cockatoos from the mainland back to the island”. Infrastructure and
power lines would cut-off the birds’ route to the mainland during breeding season
when parent birds are busy collecting food for chicks. The impacts of a coal plant in
Narra would extend well-beyond the Philippine cockatoo: local people and even the
Philippines as a whole could be affected. The town of Narra is currently known as the
Philippine Cockatoo Capital of the World, but it would be change if the proposed coal
power plant is built.

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 7. Utilities
 Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO) 1974
 Narra Water Supply System
8. Transportation
The Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary is accessible through the nearest airport which is
the Puerto Princesa International Airport, and it is the main gateway into Palawan.
There are many transportation companies that operates a daily shuttle service from
Puerto Princesa to Narra in San Jose Terminal.

The bus journey from Puerto Princesa to Narra usually takes around 2hours and 30
minutes or 3 hours. However, the taxi usually takes about 1 hour to 30 minutes. But
private van is the quickest and least hassle way to get from Puerto Princesa to Narra.

Take a tricycle to Panaca pier (15 minutes, PHP 20) to get to Rasa Island Wildlife
Sanctuary, then hire an outrigger canoe or bangka to take you there. 500 PHP was
paid for a three-hour excursion. Around 3:00 PM when the birds get back on the
island to sleep in the trees, it is the best time for you to view Philippine cockatoos in
their natural habitat.
II. TOURISM PROFILE
1. Natural Resource Base
a. Natural ecosystems (forests, caves, mangroves, rivers, etc.)
The Rasa Island has four main ecosystems namely, coastal forest, mangrove
forest, coral reefs, and intertidal zone. Each provides ecosystem services to
wildlife and to us, humans.
Mangrove channels

Labyrinthine
mangrove forests
provide refuge for the
Philippine
Cockatoos, locally
known as ‘katala’.

Coastal Forest

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 Coral Reefs

b. Attractions (scenic areas, waterfalls, etc.)

Estrella Falls the favorite go-to place among locals and tourists who want to
swim in the refreshing waters and enjoy a riverside picnic. Estrella falls won
as the “Cleanest Inland Body of Water” in a national competition in the river
category.

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 Mount Victoria one of the most scenic mountains in Palawan at 1,726
meters-above-sea-level. It is home to a unique array of biodiversity including
some rare species of pitcher plants.

c. Natural Resources (flora and fauna, water resources, etc.)

Rasa Island became a Wildlife Sanctuary through Presidential Proclamation
No. 1000 on February 2006. The Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary was chosen
as Top 13 Bird Watching Site in the Philippines in 2008 by the Department of
Tourism. The municipality of Narra called “Philippine Cockatoo Capital of the
World” because of its unique features. Rasa Island probably therefore holds
the highest population density of Philippine Cockatoo that remains in the wild.
Considering the small size of Rasa Island, not only Philippine Cockatoos live
on the island, but a variety of other species, with an unusual high percentage
of globally threatened and near threatened. Among other variety of species
are Philippine Cockatoo, Palawan Forest Turtle, Palawan Pangolin, Calamian
Deer, Balabac Mouse-deer, Blue-headed racquet tail Prioniturus platenae
also known as Palawan racket-tail and locally known as kinawihan, Chinese
egret Egretta eulophotes, Red-headed Flameback Chrysocolaptes
erythrocephalus, Mantanani Scops-owl Otus mantananensis, Grey Imperial-
pigeon Ducula pickeringii, Hawksbill turtle Eretmochelys imbricata, Green
turtle Chelonia mydas also known as the green turtle, black turtle or Pacific
green turtle, Dugong Dugong dugon, and Ipil Intsia bijuga where the last
strongholds of the respective species can be found.

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2. Cultural Resource Base
a. Cultural, historical, archaeological sites
The Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary spans a total of 1,983 hectares in the
Municipality of Narra, Palawan, Philippines. On February 15, 2006,
Presidential Proclamation 1000, declaring rasa island as protected area by
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and shall be known as Rasa Island
Wildlife Sanctuary. Rasa Island was known as the last stronghold of the
Philippine Cockatoo.The Philippine cockatoo has suffered greatly in the past
decades from habitat loss and the pet trade.
b. Festivals and Events
 Katala Festival
 Kalabukay Festival
 Oplan Malunggay Para Kay Abukay
 Kilit Festival
 Palay Festival
 The World Wildlife Day
These festivals hope to increase awareness and knowledge and further
influence community’s positive behavior towards protection and conservation.
For several years of conducting these festivals, the awareness of the local
community on protection and conservation is remarkably increasing.
c. Indigenous/ Ethnic cultures
There are indigenous people in Palawan. The Pala’wan from the south, the
Tagbanua tribes and the Cuyunin from the northern part of the province.
3. Market Analysis
a. International Tourist Arrivals

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 International tourist arrivals totaled 68,115 and this is significantly higher than
the 63,500 arrivals recorded in 2021 due to COVID-19, which is
understandable given the restrictions in place at the time. It increases in
foreign arrivals following an 84 percent drop in 2020 from 1.9 million in 2019.
b. International Visitor Profile (DOT
statistics)
The top foreign tourists in Palawan last year were from South Korea, who
were followed by tourists from Australia, Canada, Japan, Malaysia,
Singapore, United Kingdom, United States, and Germany
c. Domestic Tourism Segments
Domestic tourists accounted for the greatest number of arrivals totaled
339,274 this year. Palawan had a 541 percent growth rate since the province
fully reopened to tourists in February 2022.
Domestic arrivals are currently supporting Palawan’s tourism sector. Since
reopening in January, the province has already recorded at least 100,000
visitors through May of this year.
d. International Tourism Segments
o Balikbayan
o Package tours
o Free and Independent Tourists (FIT)
o Scuba Diving
e. Other special interest travelers
4. Tourism Marketing
a. Government marketing
 Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program (PCCP)
 Websites
 Top Sights in Narra
b. Private sector marketing
 Katala Foundation Inc. (KFI)
c. Ecotourism marketing
 Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program (PCCP)
 Websites
 Katala Foundation Inc. (KFI)
 Top Sights in Narra
 Tour Packages
5. Transport

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 a. Air
By air, the Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary is accessible through the nearest
airport which is the Puerto Princesa International Airport, and it is the main
gateway into Palawan.
From Davao City to Puerto Princesa is around 4 hours and 14 minutes of
flight time and covers a distance of 811 kilometers by air.
b. Water
By water, from Cagayan de Oro ride a ferry to Iloilo City. And from Iloilo City
to Puerto Princesa. Upon arrival, you can take a bus or private van as the
quickest and a hassle way that will take you to Rasa Island, Narra, Palawan.
c. Land
In Puerto Princesa’s San Jose Terminal there are many transportation
companies that operates a daily shuttle service from Puerto Princesa to
Narra. The bus journey from Puerto Princesa to Narra usually takes around
2hours and 30 minutes or 3 hours. However, the taxi usually takes about 1
hour to 30 minutes. But private van is the quickest and least hassle way to get
from Puerto Princesa to Narra.

How to get there:

To get to Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary, take a tricycle to Panaca pier (15
minutes, PHP 20); and hire a bangka (outrigger canoe) to take you the island.
A three-hour tour was PHP 500. The best time to see Philippine cockatoos
are around 3:00 PM, when the birds return to the island to roost in the trees
near the caretaker’s nipa hut. Occasionally, the cockatoos are known to feed
on malunggay (horseradish trees) near Panaca pier very early in the morning.
6. Accommodation
Hotels near Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary

Crystal Paradise Resort and Winery
Isla Arena Turtle Sanctuary Resort
Maydavian Resort
Villa Katala Garden and Beach Resort
Sea Road, Antipuluan, Narra, Palawan,
Philippines
Isla Arena, Narra, Palawan, Philippines
Puerto Princesa South Road, Narra,
Palawan, Philippines
Purok Katala, Barangay Antipuluan
Narra, Palawan, Philippines

7. Tourism Services

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a. Facilities
 Beanery
 Cottages
 Water trail
 View deck
 Mangrove boardwalk
b. Support services
 Eco-guides
 Operational employees
c. Utilities
 Serves to preserve bird species whose population has sharply
dropped.
 Conserving the flora and fauna in the site.
 The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD)
d. Communication
 Have Access to All Mobile Communication Network
 Smart Communication
 Sky cable
 Globe Telecomm
 Smart Wireless Center
e. General tourist information
The Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary (RIWS) has so much to show how unique
its features. One of its unique features in Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary is the
Red vented Philippine Cockatoos. The Philippine cockatoo, commonly known
as the red-vented cockatoo and locally called as katala, it is an endemic
parrot species found in the Philippines. Rasa Island is its natural home. Rasa
Island Wildlife Sanctuary is the name given to the entire island and its
surrounding seas by the Philippine government as a bird sanctuary.
f. Rescue and medical services
By 1999, the PCCP had trained every poacher who had been identified to
become a professional wildlife warden. Individual income rose as a result,
rising from less than PhP50 to PhP200 every working day. Additional perks
for the wardens included accident insurance, SSS, and PhilHealth. The
warden's family members were also given the opportunity to participate in
alternative livelihood projects including hog fattening and the construction of
an agricultural cooperative store. The wildlife wardens' improved earnings

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 allowed them to launch their own side companies, including welding and
fishing boat repair shops.
g. Security
Philippine National Police – Palawan
Philippine Ports Authority – Palawan
8. Human Resources Development
a. Employment by sector
The Katala Foundation Inc. (KFI) organized programs and clubs as they are
providing employment to the local people in Narra, Palawan. They are the
indigenous people of Palawan. The Pala’wan from the south, the Tagbanua
tribes and the Cuyunin from the northern part of the province. The former
poachers were recruited as wildlife wardens because of their profound
knowledge of the species. And guards the Philippine cockatoos especially in
the breeding season.

The Narra Youth Organization for Environmental Conservation (NYOFEC) is

a youth group organized by the KFI. The Narra Youth Organization for
Environmental Conservation (NYOFEC) together with Katala Conservation
Club (KCC) provides awareness towards the conservation and protection
about the site and to the flora and fauna. The Katala Foundation uses this
endemic bird as its flagship species to achieve its vision of conserving
biodiversity with the active community involvement.
b. Training needs
Refresher training course for wardens, volunteers and staff. All wardens
joined together to share and restore their knowledge and skills to improve the
engagement and protection of the endangered species.
c. Training available
Katala Foundation Inc. (KFI) offers training along with the community.
 Basic First Aid Training
 Bird Identification and Monitoring Techniques
 Teaching and outreach activities
 Leadership training
9. Issues/ impact
a. Environmental
It’s that trade-off non-governmental organization Katala Foundation Inc. (KFI)
worries about if a proposed 15-megawatt coal-fired power plant was to be

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built in the coastal barangay of Panacan in Narra, Palawan. The power plant’s
proposed location is about one kilometer from the Rasa Island Wildlife
Sanctuary, which houses the critically endangered Katalas as well as other
threatened species like the grey imperial pigeon, the marine turtle, and the
dugong.
Although the structure will not be installed in the protected island of Rasa
itself, KFI fears, among other things, that the structures will block the bird’s
ability to fly from the mainland to the island. “Which in turn would result in a
reduction of the carrying capacity of Rasa Island for the species, since parent
birds could not any more provide their young with sufficient food,” the NGO
said in a statement
“Experts and KFI stated that the coal plant would result in cockatoo casualties
due to collisions and electrocution at the feeder power lines,” they added.
Environment does not have to be sacrificed in order to advance development.
There should be other alternatives for Narra, Palawan's sustainable growth.
We want everyone to appreciate the unique natural heritage that we have and
enjoin everyone to protect them.

b. Social
The Red-Vented Cockatoo exists only in the Philippines, but their dwindling
population has put them in the critically endangered status. There are 320
remaining Philippine Cockatoos in Rasa Island and climate change further
threatens them as the extensive dry seasons affects their breeding. The
protection of the whole Rasa Island is critical in the conservation of the
Philippine Cockatoo, other birds and the ecosystems surrounding it.
We have a duty and responsibility as environmental stewards to make sure
that the country's rich natural legacy will not only exist in our books, but also
will lives freely in the wild.

c. Economic
Review of tourists:
When traveling to Rasa Island from Narra, Palawan, be aware of some boat
operators. Many boat operators tell lies and charge too much for their
services. Also, they take advantage of foreign tourists who visit Rasa Island
Wildlife Sanctuary by increasing the fee above its usual price and adding any
extra charges they can think of.
d. Institutional

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 Conflicting human rights and conservation needs. Threat of cutting
mangroves and other tree species, which will in fact interfere with the needs
of conservation. There are areas where locals cut down mangroves and other
tree species for building materials and fuel, which reduces the number of
trees where katala may roost and nest. As a result, it hinders the growth and
preservation of Philippine mangroves and bird species.

III. PLAN
A. Vision
To continually improve the welfare of the wildlife animals. To effectively conserve
the biological resources through active community involvement along with
people.
B. Goals and objectives
Goals
The Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary will highlight its unique features. Protect and
preserve the endangered species and their natural habitat. And to provide
employment opportunities to the local community.
Objectives
 To preserve and protect the natural resources.
 To increase the level of knowledge on biodiversity conservation.
 To implement effective programs and projects.
C. Strategies / programs / projects
Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program (PCCP), since 1998.
Species conservation program aimed to conserve the critically endangered
Philippine cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia from extinction through nest
protection, identification, protection and management of key conservation sites,
habitat restoration, conservation education, community involvement, rescue of
individual birds, translocation, conservation breeding for later re-introduction, etc.
Katala Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation (KIEBC), since
2006.
The overall goal of KIEBC is conserving Palawan’s biodiversity through
establishment of an education, conservation and research institution in close
vicinity to threatened target species and ecosystems. Its specific objectives are:
1) To serve as a venue for conservation education with local population,
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 2) To develop and implement protocols for rescue, conservation breeding,
habitat restoration, and eventually reintroduction of selected highly
threatened wild species of Palawan, like Philippine Cockatoo or Philippine
freshwater turtles.
3) To create an institution for research on applied ecology and biodiversity
conservation, with focus on threatened species management, priority area
conservation, and restoration.
Another component within KIEBC aims to establish an arboretum and forest
restoration site in Katala Institute. This will contribute to the ex-situ conservation
of highly threatened plant species in Palawan and will at the same time create a
gene pool for rare species and a source of seeds for future forest restoration
projects on the island.
Forest rehabilitation and protection, since 2007.
Activities focus on the protection and rehabilitation of former or existing tropical
forest areas with the aim of sequestering carbon and of creating or preserving
habitats of threatened wildlife species in the Philippines and hence contribute to
the conservation of climate and biological diversity. KFI enters into long-term
agreements with local communities to facilitate rehabilitation of degraded or long-
term persistence of existing forests in the Philippines in mutual agreement with
the donor. Project approaches include:
a. Selection of suitable areas based on the potential for carbon
sequestration or the actual carbon stock and the value for
biodiversity conservation.
b. Management of the acquired areas.
c. Acquisition of mature forests – in case the forests are in danger of
conversion or degradation in a short or middle term (“avoided
deforestation”).
d. Monitoring of acquired areas.
e. Forest inventories after the intervention to assess standing crop
and therefore carbon in the living biomass.
f. Assessment of selected groups of plants and animals with focus
on occurrence of threatened species.
D. Site plan and zoning
A good site plan and zoning can minimize its environmental impacts and
disturbances. It ensures that tourism activities maximize benefits and minimize
negative impacts.

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 The Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary (RIWS) will be divided into stations. The
entrance and parking lot will be the first station in which where the travelers or the
tourists enter the site and parks their vehicles. The second station will be the
orientation hall where it orients the tourists and travelers what are the Do’s and
Don’ts in the site. And souvenir shop where it sells products such as cockatoos
keychain and other wildlife keychain, and printed T-shirts. The third station will
be the place where people allowed to take pictures specifically the critically
endangered species, Katala. Every station must put necessary signages such as
safety precautions, directional signs, and rules and regulations.
E. Visitor management plan
Visitor Management Plan enable tourist to enjoy and make their stay worthwhile
in a protected area. It influences the tourist and visitor to behave well in a good
manner. It provides a safe environment for the tourist and visitors as well as the
staff and wardens of the Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary. And it ensures that
tourism activities maximize benefits and minimize negative impacts.
 Booking is a must before going to the site because of COVID-19.
 Due to COVID-19, visitor and tourist must not be positive in COVID-19.
 Face mask is a must.
 Must show Vaccination Card before entering the site.
 Before entering the site, the visitor and tourist must attend the orientation
to know what the Do’s and Don’ts inside the site are.
 Welcoming the guest in a good and professional manner.
 Providing brochure to know what the history about the site and gives
information about the site.
 Provides signages such as rules and regulations, safety precautions, and
directional signs.
 And limits how many can enter the site.
F. Site activity management
a. Prepare and release PAMB-DENR insurances and resolutions (Protected
Area Management Plan), which will be the foundation for identifying
revenue generating strategies.
b. Create policies for the Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary to establish a
designated area for birdwatching, to enforce forbidden and restricted
activities, and to effectively promote ecotourism in the area without
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 c. Construct physical structures such as view decks, watchtowers,
boardwalk, signages, souvenir shop and store to support ecotourism in
rasa island wildlife sanctuary.
d. Pursue partnerships with the local government units, non-government
organizations, and private groups or associations on promoting
ecotourism in Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary.
e. Develop a tourist information center for the area where visitors can learn
about the site's importance for biodiversity, the activities that are
prohibited or limited, and where a souvenir shop featuring the
communities, gathered handicrafts can be established.
G. Opportunities for ecotourism (including business)
 Setting up entrance fees, user fees, service fees, and parking fees.
 Souvenir shop will be put up in station 2 that sells products, such as
printed t-shirts, cockatoos keychain and other wildlife keychain and fridge
souvenir magnets.
 Operate utilities such as comfort room with their user fees.
 Setting up a suggestion box.
H. Capacity building
Establish Community-Based Ecotourism Enterprise
 Educate the locals of Barangay Narra about the value and significance of
an organized community, ecotourism as a means of economic growth,
and the necessity of preserving the environment and natural resources.
 Determine the first set of communities that could take trainings on
operating an enterprise based on community-based ecotourism.
 Expose these communities to successful community-based development
initiatives in Palawan (through use of study tours) to motivate them to
undertake similar measures.
 Utilize a number of community members' services for any further
ecotourism-related activities, such as tour guiding, site management, etc.
 Create methods for regularly monitoring progress by keeping track of
accomplishments and sustaining the momentum required for the
community-based ecotourism enterprise to succeed.
I. Marketing and promotion
a. Marketing Actions

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  Determine and define the target market. The market will depend on the
attractions, activities, goods, and services being provided in our selected
ecotourism site.
 Develop a marketing plan. The target market and clientele should be able
to be specified and identified in the plan.
 Create a logo and a slogan that highlight the branding of Rasa Island
Wildlife Sanctuary's ecotourism.
 Develop a guide about the chosen site.
b. Promotional Actions
 Produce and disseminate posters, booklets, flyers, and other publications
about the Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary in magazines, newspapers,
radio, and online.
 Establish a specific website and social media account (Facebook,
Instagram, Twitter, Blog website, etc.)
 Contact tour operators directly
J. Institutional arrangements
The Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program (PCCP) has been successfully
carried out by members of the current Katala Foundation since 1998 on Rasa
Island in Narra, Palawan. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), which is up for
renewal every five years, between the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources' Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB) and the Katala
Foundation served as the framework for this endeavor
K. Action plan

Projects to be conducted Implementing office/ Expected outcomes

Person responsible
Making the parking are of Katala Foundation Inc. Visitors and tourists can
the site and the community of easily find space to park
Municipality of Narra, their vehicles.
Palawan
Construction of viewing Katala Foundation Inc. The Rasa Island Wildlife
deck, souvenir shops and and the community of Sanctuary viewing deck,
orientation hall. Municipality of Narra, souvenir shops and
Palawan orientation hall are
constructed and
established.
Install necessary Katala Foundation Inc. Visitors and tourist will be

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 signages such as rules and the community of attracted and provide
and regulations, Do’s and Municipality of Narra, directions.
Don’ts and safety Palawan
precautions following the
standard of DENR.

Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary has close cooperation with local communities and
governments. The municipal government supported attempts conservation effect
from the very start of the project. It is now largely financing the warden scheme
and takes a proactive role to protect the birds which are increasingly visiting
coastal communities. Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary is divided into stations, they
have entrance and parking lot in which travelers, or the tourist will easy get enter
to the site and to park their vehicles. The second station is the orientation hall
where the tourist and travelers will be oriented what are the important things to do
in Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary, and what are the importance of the
environment.
L. Monitoring and evaluation
The Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary shall be under the administrative jurisdiction
of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and shall be
managed in accordance with the provisions of the NIPAS Act.

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