OUTLINE
I. Introduction
A. Significance of the Study
B. Definition of Terms
II. History of Siquijor Island
A. Esla Del Fuego
B. Discovery of Siquijor
III. Travel in Siquijor
A. The Cost
B. Transportation
C. The Time Consumed
IV. Activities in Siquijor
A. Interesting Tourist Spots
B. The Itineraries
V. Siquijor is Worth Going
A. The Feedback of Tourists
VI. The Number of Tourists
A. Average Number of Tourist in Siquijor
VII. Conclusion
Bibliography
Significance of the Study
Promoting the tourism for Siquijor is very helpful to our economy. By highlighting its
beauty of culture, the people, and the places, it can be known in the world. The greater tourism,
the more jobs can be created. It can help many Filipinos for our country.
By mentioning of its breathtaking view, the people can help to maintain its cleanliness
and beauty, preserving the wonderful white-sand beaches not only for the tourist but for our
fellow Filipinos.
It can be known to the world, just like Boracay, Hundred Islands and many more tourist
spots in our country. Our country will be proud once more for the amazing islands we have, and
show the Esla Del Fuego of the Philippines.
I. Travel in Siquijor
Siquijor is an island of witchcraft, healing, spiritual rituals and beaches. Siquijor is
truly a one of a kind island. For centuries, the indigenous people on this tiny island off the
coast of Bohol have been living in the mountains where they drew and concoct special
potions to cure physical ailments, treat emotional scars and to dispel evil spirits.
To get to Siquijor:
From Manila
From Manila, take a 1-hour flight to Dumaguete City. Cebu Pacific and Philippine
Airlines have several flights daily from Manila to Dumaguete City.
From Dumaguete City Airport take a tricycle to Dumaguete Port. Standard fare is P100
per tricycle and travel time is around 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can just walk outside the
Airport and take a passenger jeepney to Dumaguete City. Then walk or take a tricycle to the
port. For short distances, the tricycle fare is 8 pesos per passenger.
At Dumaguete Port, take a boat or Ferry to Siquijor. Fare is around 130 to 230 pesos
depending on where in Siquijor you are going to.
Upon arrival in Siquijor, you may take a tricycle or a habal-habal (single motorcycle)
going to your resort. You may also contact a tour guide with tricycle that could fetch you
from the port to your resort.
V. Siquijor is Worth Going
Yes, it is worth going to a vacation in Siquijor, why? Because of its nature and people,
you will have fun staying there, other reasons are the activities you can do. Many interesting
spots you can go. Bringing your friends or family surely makes your experience unforgettable.
Siquijor consists not only of its view but the people whom you can be friends with.
VI. The Number of Tourists
With 48.8 percent increase in tourism arrivals, the promise or Siquijor is tagged as
the next emerging favorite tourist destination in Central Visayas.
According to the latest report released by the Philippine Statistic Authority (PSA),
the province of Siquijor recorded its highest tourist arrivals in 2019, with 48.8 percent
growth.
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