- Dr. Filiberto Pollisco, Jr. went to the ecotourism conference held at Miriam College.
- At the Marian Auditorium in Miriam College last Monday, November 20.
- The ‘echo’ in the title of the conference stands for ecology, culture, heritage and opportunities involved in tourism.
Dr. Filiberto Pollisco, Jr. talked about another role of ecotourism in the country during the “EchoTourism v3.0: Ecology, Culture, Heritage and Opportunities” in Miriam College last November 20. He also introduced the different bio-diversities in Southeast Asia.
Pollisco shared that any ecotourism activity includes a community participation. It should benefit the local community and also, its people not just one’s financial self-sufficiency. Although, it may be a factor, activities should contribute to natural resource conservation.
Pollisco also encouraged the audience that if they want to travel, they should first enjoy Southeast Asia’s own natural heritage parks. These are some of the most famous heritage parks in Southeast Asia:
Khakaborazi National Park in Myanmar
Ao Phang-Nga in Thailand
Apo Natural Park in Philppines
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve in Signapore
Ba Be National Park in Vietnam
Gunung Leuser National Park in Indonesia
Nam Ha Protected Area in Laos
Preah Monivong (Bokor) National Park in Cambodia
Tasek Merimbun Heritage Park in Brunei
“EchoTourism v3.0: Ecology, Culture, Heritage and Opportunities” was in Miriam College. The conference was at the Marian Auditorium last Monday, November 20. Gina Lopez, Anabelle Plantilla, Professor Eric Zerrudo, Dr. Joseph Renta III and Dr. Filiberto Pollisco, Jr spoke at the conference. The ‘echo’ in the title of the conference stands for ecology, culture, heritage and also, opportunities involved in tourism.
