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Fort Santiago, a historical landmark located in the heart of Manila, Philippines, holds
significant cultural, historical, and architectural value. As a symbol of the country’s rich
heritage, it attracts numerous visitors each year, making it a crucial site for preservation
and sustainable management. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the
This research aims to investigate the impact of sustainability practices in Fort Santiago
and shed light on the benefits and challenges associated with their implementation. By
examining the various initiatives and strategies employed to enhance sustainability, this
research seeks to provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of these practices and
The primary objective of this study is to assess the environmental, socio-cultural, and
economic impacts of sustainability practices in Fort Santiago. It will explore the site’s
conservation efforts, and the integration of renewable energy sources. Additionally, the
study will delve into the social and cultural aspects of sustainability, including
practices in Fort Santiago. It will examine the financial viability of these initiatives,
from sustainable tourism, and potential collaborations with local businesses and
employed. Data will be collected through site visits, interviews with key stakeholders,
surveys, and analysis of existing reports and documents. The findings will be analyzed
sustainability practices in heritage sites by focusing on the case study of Fort Santiago.
The research findings will not only provide valuable insights for the management of Fort
Santiago but also serve as a reference for other heritage sites facing similar challenges.
A monument to our country's rich and varied legacy is Fort Santiago, a famous
historical and cultural site in the center of Manila. This Spanish strengthening
from the 16th century not only encompasses centuries of history, but it also serves
as a potent reminder of the need to safeguard and preserve our common past.
historic sites like Fort Santiago in recent years. Sustainable methods have become
more popular as a result of the need to strike a balance between the demands of
modern living and the necessity of protecting our historical and cultural assets. By
environment, socio-cultural elements, and the economy, this study tries to probe
trend but also a vital strategy that can influence the long-term survival of our
priceless legacy.
rich history of Fort Santiago for the enjoyment and enlightenment of coming
By its very nature, tourism values the things that are most precious in our world:
catalyst for growth in the local economy, providing good quality jobs,
opportunities for enterprise and funds for conservation. But if it is not managed
well, tourism can have negative impacts on local communities and environments,
creating long term problems for local residents, which can ultimately lead to the
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Fort Santiago?
character and history. It is critical to revitalize this place to attract tourists while
examine satisfaction at this cultural heritage site to give significant insights for
The Researchers Being a novice for this kind of topic is a challenge for the
Tourism students like the researchers. So this will be an instrument that will guide
and navigate them in discovering credible, reliable, and tantamount factors that
are known as indispensable data for further understanding on the topic. Indeed,
this
research is going to be the chief source of enlightenment that they will surely need
insights on the preference of visitors visiting Fort Santiago to local authorities and
successful revival initiatives for Fort Santiago, ensuring the efforts correspond
with visitors interests and satisfaction while protecting their cultural and historical
relevance.
Local Community The study’s findings may have an influence on the local
creating additional job possibilities and money for the local community.
Tourism Sectors and Companies The study’s findings can assist tourism-
related companies such as hotels, restaurants, souvenir stores, and tour operators.
Understanding tourist preference may help business customize their services and
Future Studies and Researchers researchers in the future can duplicate this
study in various circumstances or places to evaluate the findings and assure the
generalizability. This can help yo improve the total body of knowledge and the
Objectives
growth within this cherished historical and cultural heritage site. These insights will be
essential for showcasing the relevance and potential benefits of sustainability initiatives
in preserving our rich heritage for future generations. On the other hand, below are the
2. To assess and measure the level of sustainability practices at Fort Santiago across
the dimensions of Environmental, Socio-Cultural, and Economic, providing
valuable insights into the current state of sustainability initiatives at this historical
3. To evaluate the impact and effects of particular behaviors on the local population
and the environment in Fort Santiago with the goal of illuminating their
interconnected dynamics and implications for sustainable development.
4. To create and implement a comprehensive plan for Fort Santiago’s growth and
integration of sustainable practices that will not only boost economic gains but
also enhance and maintain the local culture.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Local Studies
Manila, the current capital of the Philippines since the Spanish colonial period up
to this modern-day, still hosts the remnants of the old Spanish colonial
architecture. Many of this architecture are now heritage sites and most of these
commercial hub for Filipinos, Chinese, Spanish, and other foreign nationals. Calle
considered this place as home. But many do not know that Calle Hidalgo hosts the
the history of Manila. This paper provides an overview of one of Manila’s oldest
environment and challenges that the district is currently facing. Moreover, the
Foreign Studies
Strategy of the Autonomous Region of Castile & Leon (Spain), together with the
Areas with Geosites for Environmental Education in the city of Segovia, Spain),
have been selected from the 94 geosites previously identified for this city. The
using geoheritage for environmental education and geotourism at the local level.
The assessment criteria used were (1) Value for environmental education (Ved);
(2) Scientific value (Vsc); (3) Tourism value (Vtr); (4) Safety and accessibility
(Vsa); (5) Conservation and site sustainability (Vcs) and (6) Value of
been assessed for the 94 geosites in the city of Segovia, each of which in turn
climate change (sea level, temperature changes and extreme storms), geohazards
occurring radon on human health and recommendations for collecting and trading
movable geological heritage. Understanding the city’s geological past and present
stakeholders more resilient when tackling important issues in our society such as
global change and its effects on the urban ecosystem and people.
SOCIO-CULTURAL
Philippines
preparedness and recovery, although it has yet to be widely utilized for cultural
workshop, which helped observe the existing system of disaster management for
which were presented to heritage experts, disaster managers, and the local
among stakeholders, as this was the first time that contact had been facilitated
planning to provide inclusive and better recovery outcomes for historic districts.
Foreign Studies
Sites in China
many regions’ economies on the tourism industry has brought about an inexorable
shift in the perception of many rural residents. These transformations include the
results demonstrate that tourism development is the major catalyst for change
ECONOMIC
Local Studies
Sustainable Development Goals prescribes that culture matters. However, the case
of Escolta, Manila presents otherwise. This paper investigates the ways how
following the Van Der Borg and Russo’s (2005) Culture-Oriented Economic
of Escolta, Manila was compared to the case of Vigan, Ilocos Sur using the one-
heritage conservation. The results revealed that it is the lack of interest of property
conservation unmanageable. Since most built heritages are privately owned and
have not been granted heritage status by the National Historical Commission of
the Philippines (NHCP), efforts to revive Escolta face significant threats. Thus,
Foreign Studies
World Cultural Heritage Sites Boost Economic Growth from Chinese Cities
on the relationship between the cultural heritage and tourism economy, instead of
on the overall economy. This paper estimated the effect of the World Cultural
method. Our results show that the WCH acquisition can boost economic growth
patents, and exports are three plausible channels for the WCH acquisition to spur
cities’ economic growth. Connecting to high-speed rail is not necessary for a city
to gather economic benefits from the WCH acquisition. Being a smart city can
Fort Santiago holds immense historical and cultural significance as a heritage site
in the Philippines. However, the rapid urbanization and increasing tourism have
given rise to various sustainability challenges in and around the fort. This research
Triple Bottom Line (TBL) perspective. The TBL approach considers the
Economic Sustainability: In this section, the research will explore the economic
and revenue generated from sustainable tourism. The research will also
Environmental Conservation: In this section, the research will delve into the
within the fort. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of these practices in
Sustainability
decision-mking.
This section should describe how the researcher plans to gather and analyze the data and
information needed to answer the research questions. The type of research that the
researcher will do must also be described here. The following points must be made clear
in this section:
• The kind of study/research that the researcher will be doing and why the kind of
study was chosen.
In this section, the researcher must present the data and information gathered. This
section involves data analysis, display, and interpretation guided by the research problem
and research questions.
This section must provide explicit answers to the research questions and research
problem. Insights drawn from the research findings must be included that would help the
reader of the study fully understand your findings.
DISCUSSION
This section must answer: What do the data presented mean or imply? Explicit answers to the
research questions and research problem must be provided in this section. Insights drawn from
the research findings must be included to help the reader fully understand your findings. You
may show how your results or interpretations agree with other published works. Discuss any
correlations, if any, and unresolved or unexpected outcomes. End the discussion with a closing
summary on the significance of the research output.
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