Misamis Oriental (ManLuNa and BinKiSu), Philippines
Misamis Oriental at a Glance:
In the Philippine province of Misamis Oriental, two clusters of municipalities decided to replicate a best practice example from Phuket, Thailand. Both ManLuNa (Manticao–Lugait–Naawan) and BinKiSu (Binuangan–Kinoguitan–Sugbongcogon) felt that Phuket’s model of attracting tourists to the city by preserving the architectural heritage of the old town centre and reviving ancient traditions was just what their areas needed.
Since both of these clusters consist more of rural areas and fishing villages than large towns, the clusters decided to modify the example of Phuket by focusing on the encouragement of eco-tourism as engine for growth and development. Following a very informative study tour to Phuket in 2011, as well as extensive consultations with and capacity building for all the stakeholders, the municipalities have now identified sites that are historically significant, as well as the cultural and historic activities they will concentrate on. Merging these with the concept of eco-tourism makes this an exciting and innovative project that is clearly on track to fulfil its objectives.
Key Facts:
| Name of Pilot City (Full-version): | MANLUNA (Manticao–Lugait–Naawan) and BINKISU (Binuangan–Kinoguitan–Sugbongcogon) Clusters |
| Type of Local Government: | Municipality |
| Country: | Philippines |
| State/ province: | Misamis Oriental |
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MANLUNA Cluster
BINKISU Cluster |
| Number of registered inhabitants: | MANLUNA has a population of 60,294 while BINKISU has a population of 26,647 or a combined population of 86,941 (2007 National Census) |
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| Thematic Area: | FISCAL MANAGEMENT |
| Replication of Best Practice | Preserving Old Town Architecture and Reviving Traditions as Tourist Attraction and Economic Driver Phuket City, Thailand |
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(Thematic Area 4: Fiscal Management and Investment Planning)
Misamis Oriental Documents
- You want to learn more? Find the short and extended versions of the transfer concept as well as other pilot city documents here.
Misamis Oriental News on www.DELGOSEA.eu:
- A Mix-and-Match Approach to Replication
- Reviving Old Cultural Tradition in Misamis Oriental
- Photo Strip: Evaluation of Misamis Oriental
- MANLUNA AND BINKISU - To Draft Interlocal Cooperation Guidlines
- Short Memo: Short Memo: Misamis Oriental Flyer
- Short Memo: Replication in Misamis Oriental On Track
- ManLuNa and BinKiSu Start Best Practice Transfer Concept Development
- BINKISU Cluster Meeting on Best Practice Replication Plan
- Setting the Tone of DELGOSEA Best Practice Replication in Manluna-Binkisu Clusters
- Preserving Architectural Heritage as a Way of Increasing Tourism - ManLuNa Cluster from Misamis Visits Old Phuket
- Short Memo: Misamis Oriental (Philippines) hands in Logbook