RIDGE & REEF 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Baguio City & Region 1 Travel Corridor
 Pangasinan Road to Re- An introduction about the
opening  Ridge and Reef Baguio –
Pangasinan Tourism • Tourism re-opening key issues Region 1 Travel Corridor
Situation (Pre-Crisis and • Re-opening principles • Proposed tourism corridor, phases,
Crisis Phase)  legal considerations, sample visitor
flow, unified protocols 

Presentation Ridge and Reef Project Tourism re-opening A briefer about Baguio
timeline  guidelines  VIS.I.T.A app
Outline

Key Concerns in
implementing the RRTC
Proposed Work Plan for Project in Pangasinan
Pangasinan • Health System Capacity standards;
boarder control and protocols,
protocols for returning residents, etc. 
  AROUND 800,000 OVERNIGHT TOURIST ARRIVALS 

Pangasinan  10 M DAY TOURIST ARRIVALS, AND HAS AN ANNUAL

GROWTH RATE OF 36.41% FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS
Tourism
6K ++ INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS FROM CRUISE SHIPS
Situation SINCE 2015.
(Pre- 510 ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS; 33 TRAVEL
Pandemic) AGENCIES; 1K + DINING PLACES; 67 TOUR GUIDES 

PHP. 893 B TOURIST RECEIPTS FOR PANGASINAN

(OVERNIGHT GUESTS ONLY) BASED ON 2018 DOT SURVEY) 
Pangasinan Approx. 10,000 direct tourism
sector workers affected (owners Approx. 4,000 creative industry
Tourism and employees of workers (performers, visual
accommodation artists, audio visual and
Situation establishments, tour interactive media and other
operations, destinations sites, creative services) 
(Covid-19 and various MSMEs)
period)
Approx. 5,000  individuals
working in caterings, events
organizers, and other cultural
workers
Pangasinan Road to Re-opening 
 Pangasinan Tourism
Situation (Covid-19 period)
OPEN DESTINATIONS  For Region 1 Residents
 BOLINAO (Patar Beach, Cape Bolinao
LIghthouse, Bolinao Falls, Balingasay River,
St. James the Great Church, Rock Formation,
Enchanted Caves)
 DASOL (Tambobong Beach, Macalang Beach
and Osmena Beach) 
 MANAOAG (Basilica Minore of Our Lady of
the Most Holy Rosary Manaoag)
 SUAL (Masimirey Beach) 
 ALAMINOS CITY (100 Islands, Bued
Mangrove Nursery, Bolo Beach, E-
kawayan Techno Demo Farm)
Pangasinan Tourism
Situation (Covid-19 period)

OPEN DESTINATIONS  For

Pangasinan  Residents Only 
 Anda (Tondol Beach,
Pannacalan , Tanduyong and
Cory Islands)
 Burgos (Caboangaoan Beach) 
 Dagupan City (Tondaligan
Beach) 
 CAO PCAO
District 1 4 156
DOT-Accredited
Accommodation District 2 1 22
Establishments in District 3 1 26
Pangasinan 
District 4 1 34
(as of Sept. 2020) 
District 5 0 25
District 6 0 8
TOTAL 7 271
 1. Pangasinan is an attractive and viable destination.
• Possible surge and influx of tourists
• Border control management
• Tourists mobility is high and wide (control & monitoring)
• Fear of uncontrolled and unmonitored mobility

Pangasinan Tourism 2. Covid Cases in the province are still increasing

• Incoming visitors may become the source and the target of transmission
Re-opening        Fear of uncontrolled exposure and transmission 
Key Issues • We might exceed health care capacity
3. Many locals are still negative about tourism
• Fear of irresponsible tourists
• Key tourist areas will be crowded  
• Environmental degradation shall continue
4. Tourism Establishments' Profitability prospects not good 
 Too much health protocols  and standards are restrictive and expensive
• Businesses have limited market, people may still be scared to travel and this is
not good to business reopening .
 1. Increase in Covid Cases
 Effective Crisis Management (Crisis Management Team
and Communication Management Team)
 Effective Transmission Control
Proposed  Adequate Health Care Capacity
Pangasinan Tourism  Implementation of New Systems

Policies to
2. Locals Unacceptability and Fear
Key Issues  Confidence Building
 Easing Of Local Restrictions
 Community Engagement

3. Profitability not Ensured

 Empowered and engaged stakeholders
 Sustained Cohesive Commitment
 Regular Evaluation and Improvement
 SAFELY
SLOWLY SURELY
(regulated)
(gradual)  (dynamic) 
 

Tourism Re-opening Key Principles 

 MOU Signing
September 1, Baguio City 
TOURISM TOURISM BUBBLE OR TRAVEL CORRIDOR 
 A Strategy
BUBBLE  Part of the Baguio City Tourism Recovery Plan created in April
OR 2020
TRAVEL  Backed by studies and series of consultations with the tourism
stakeholders, community and health sector in pilot areas (Baguio
CORRIDOR City and Ilocos Norte) 
Sept. 9 -12, 2020 TWG
Formulation of Guidelines
All Tourists are required to register in the
online visitor system, answer health
declaration form, and upload travel pass,
medical certificate and booking details.
Each visitor will be provided with a QR
code to be shown in boarders and triage
areas, and other sites to be visited. 

Ilocos Norte requires Antigen testing at the borders 

ILOCOS NORTE AND ILOCOS SUR

Border Control and Triage system 
Ilocos Norte/Sur
• Health and Sanitation Protocols in tourist destinations
September 21 to 23, 2020
Baguio City

- Launching of Baguio VisITA

- Launching of Ridge & Reef TC
Prior travel to Baguio
City 
3 phases of the Travel Corridor 
• Phase 1 – with allied LGUs (BLUPISIN) as tourist generating regions

• Phase 2 – expanded corridor within the allied LGUs

• Phase 3 - Subnational Travel Corridor 

Key Features of the The creation of policies was based from the key issues.   
Unified Guidelines
 • The Survey found that domestic travel will lead the
recovery of the Philippine travel industry with 77
percent of respondents expressing their willingness to
travel local destinations once restrictions are lifted 
• Domestic leisure travel will lead the recovery of
Insights on Philippine Tourism 

Filipino • Majority of travelers expect a reduction of their

income and travel budget

Traveler's • Health and safety remains the primary concern of

travelers
Sentiments on • Travelers prefer reduced – contact activities once
leisure travel restrictions are lifted
the New Normal • Travelers prefer online and digital channels for
convenience and reduced contact
• Travelers plan to travel close to home
The recovery from the crisis
must lead to a different
economy. 

Our resiliency will now be

anchored on
RESPONSIBLE and
sustainable tourism.
 • Utilize Information and Communication Technology by using an
online registration system with a visitor and site portals
 Adopt Baguio VisITA system or the DOT-recommended
unified system for BLUPISIN
 Invest  on a cloud server
Highlights of  Assign an Administrator to manage the system 
• Create a Triage Center 
Proposals in  Identify Border/Entry Points
Pangasinan  Enlist the Commitment of LGUs and PNP
     Including other possible partners
Tourism • DOH – PHO Prescribed testing of incoming tourists and returning
"New Normal" residents who travelled outside the province (RT-PCR Test or
Antigen Test)
• Monitored Mobility thru Accredited Tour Operators and Tour
Guides and Tourist Tracking thru the Site Portals
• Registration/Accreditation of partner LGUs-destinations,
accommodation establishments, dining areas, or other pit stops
 • Online Visitor Registration System
• Efficient Border Management
• Operational Tourist One Stop Shop (TOSS)

CORRIDOR or Central Triage

• TOEs and TREs accreditation and compliance
READINESS • Tour Programs and Tour Attractions Readiness
CRITERIA • Sustainability and Environmental Impact Analysis
• Health Care Capacity
• Crisis Management Plan
• Communication Plan or Sufficient Information Campaign
 In an unprecedented
situation, there are no easy
solutions. To get back on our
feet, we must solidly work
together in unison.

- MLAE