PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES OF SELECTED
HOTELS IN OLONGAPO CITY TOWARDS
SCHOOL-INDUSTRY COLLABORATIVE
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
2
ND
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND EXTENSION (RDE)
MANAGEMENT CONGRESS AND 27TH NATIONAL PHILARM CONVENTION
1989
THEME: “ENHANCING MULTIDISCIPLINARY RDE MANAGEMENT IN THE ASEAN REGION
TOWARDS INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH”
PHILARM
HOTEL ELIZABETH, BAGUIO CITY, PHILIPPINES • MAY 23-25, 2017
DAVID CABABARO BUENO, AB/BSE, MASE, MPM, MBA, ED.D., DBA©
DEAN, GRADUATE SCHOOL
DIRECTOR, RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS OFFICE
COLUMBAN COLLEGE, INC.-OLONGAPO CITY
CARLITO S. GALANGUE, BSA, MBA, DBA©
DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY EXTENSION SERVICES OFFICE
COLUMBAN COLLEGE, INC.-OLONGAPO CITY
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES

Tourism is one of
the fastest growing
industries in the
world, making it an
important
contributor to the
world economy.
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However, this growth
often comes with
unsustainable
consumption practices
endangering
ecosystems and
natural resources.
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In addition to
economic success,
the industries are
increasingly taking
their social and
environmental
impacts into
consideration and
create business
strategies.

Tourism development
results in numerous
negative impacts on
destinations, including
energy and water
consumption, loss of
biodiversity, increased
pollution, and waste
management problems
to only name a few
(Lund-
Durlacher,2013)
.
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Hospitality industries
eco-friendly and socially
responsible through BUENO
FRAMEWORK.
BUENO FRAMEWORK
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Best
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Unified
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Environmental +
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Natural
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Opportunities
BUENO FRAMEWORK…
The intentions are
for hotels :
(1) to better manage
their impact on the
environment ; and
(2) to have the longer
term ambition to
implement more
systematized
environment
management.
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can be used by
hotel directors and
managers, as well
as by technical
executives and/or
their teams.
RELATED TO INVESTMENTS
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R.A. 9593 (May 12, 2009): The National
Tourism Policy Act of 2009
An Act Declaring a National Policy for Tourism as an
Engine of Investment, Employment, Growth, and
National Development, and Strengthening the DOT
and its Attached Agencies to Effectively and
Efficiently Implement That Policy, and Appropriating
Funds Therefore
E.O. 226 of 1987: Omnibus Investment Code
of the Philippines of 1987
RELATED TO ENVIRONMENT
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 R.A.
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9275: Clean Water Act (March 22, 2004)
Comprehensive Water Quality Management
 R.A.
9147: Conservation and Protection of
Wildlife Resources and their Habitats (July 30,
2001)
 R.A.
9003: Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act of 2000 (January 26, 2001)
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RELATED TO ENVIRONMENT
 R.A.
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8749 : Clean Air Act of 1999
Comprehensive Air Pollution Control Policy
 R.A.
8371 : The Indigenous People’s
Act of 1997
 R.A.6969
: Hazardous and Toxic
Substances Control Act
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S
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Greener hotels are at the heart of the tourism
industry.
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Hotel guests are more conscious of
environmental problems and consider the
environment in their accommodation choice.
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This is also becoming valid for luxury hotels.
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The development of eco-labels is helping
tourists in their choice.
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Without cutting on clients’ comfort, many
efforts can be made in the backstage by the
hotel management industry through the
application of best available practices and
technological innovations.
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 The
hotel industry is now
conscious of this trend and has set
policies.
 It
fills the gap between
commitments to sustainable
development and the undertaking
of concrete measures.
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Enable hotel management to handle the
environmental aspects related to its
business.
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Involves hotel staff as key greening
actors.
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Good basis for integrated environmental
management systems.
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To integrate the environment as one
component of day-to-day hotel
management.
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To identify significant and priority
measures for hotels, enabling their
implementation and ensuring
sustainability over time.
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To promote rational and eco-efficient
use of resources.
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To give hotels the opportunity to make
the first steps towards an integrated
environmental management system
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DOMAINS
Energy conservation
 Water conservation
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Wastes management
 Air quality maintenance
 Building renovation
 Pest management
 Food service
 Mold growth prevention
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Descriptive cross-sectional design of
research.
Perspectives of employees, consumers and
academia.
Employed a self-administrated and closedended questionnaire to survey the
participants.
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Sample hotels were drawn from the current
membership directories of the Department
of Tourism (DOT).
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Data were gathered over one to two month
period between October and December in
2016.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
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DOMAINS
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Energy conservation
Water conservation
Wastes management
Air quality maintenance
Building renovation
Pest management
Food service
Mold growth prevention
Domain 1: Energy Conservation
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turning off the lights when not in unoccupied
rooms
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taking advantage of the natural lights, and
turning off appliances during non-use hours
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replacing damaged doors or windows to reduce
the need for cooling in the building
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cleaning lights and fixtures regularly to keep the
light output high
Domain 1: Energy Conservation
C
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MEANS
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Overall computed means are
4.47 (always); 4.40
(oftentimes), and 3.28
(oftentimes), for the
employees; hotel guests; and
academic group, respectively.
Domain 2:
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Water Conservation
encouraging guests to report water leaks to the
hotel staff.
Fixing leaks in faucets, toilets, and pipes right
away
collecting rainwater for irrigating or other nonpotable use
presoaking utensils and dishes in ponded water
instead of using a running water rinse
Domain 2:
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MEANS
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Water Conservation
The overall computed means are
4.02 (oftentimes); 3.49
(oftentimes); and 3.71 (oftentimes)
for the hotel staff, guests, and
academe group, respectively.
Domain 3:
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Wastes management
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encouraging guests to reduce waste
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recycling items such as papers, aluminum cans
and plastic bottles
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segregating dry solid wastes to wet solid waste
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sharing of periodicals with associates, instead
of receiving multiple copies
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saving of used papers, envelopes, and folders
for in-house reuse
Domain 3:
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MEANS
Wastes management
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The overall computed means are
4.32 (Always); 3.97 (Oftentimes);
and 3.97 (Oftentimes) for the
hotel staff, guests and academe
group, respectively.
Domain 4: Air quality maintenance
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eliminating bird nests or droppings near outdoor
air intakes
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ensuring that rooms are free from trash and
chemical substances
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checking for cooking odors or smoke in areas
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ensuring that ventilation system allows
adequate amount of outdoor air to enter the
room
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cleaning spills promptly
Domain 4: Air quality maintenance
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MEANS
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The overall computed means
are 4.35 (Always); 3.80
(Oftentimes); and 3.99
(Oftentimes), for the staff,
guests and academic group,
respectively.
Domain 5:Building renovation
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preserving existing vegetative cover and trees
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ensuring that walls, floors, roofs and windows are
as energy efficient as possible
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maximizing the use of natural daylight in building
interiors as a source of ambient light
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considering the on-site materials such as gravel
and sand for construction
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orienting the building to catch the breezes
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minimizing heat gain and make use of natural
shading
Domain 5:Building renovation
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MEANS
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The computed means are 4.29
(Always); 3.79 (Oftentimes); and
3.88 (Oftentimes), for the hotel
employees, guests and academe
group, respectively.
Domain 6 : Pest management
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spraying pesticides when children are out of
reach
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keeping lockers and the building clean and dry;
and storing pesticides in leak-proof containers
in a secure place
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practicing good sanitation and proper
maintenance of structures
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fixing plumbing leaks and other moisture
problems
Domain 6 : Pest management
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MEANS
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Thus, these eco-friendly practices
are oftentimes observed by the
respondents as evidenced by the
computed means of 4.01; 3.73;
and 3.97, respectively.
Domain 7 : Food service
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using of wash wiping cloths instead of
disposables
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keeping records for the demand for particular
foods and use them in menu planning
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printing of daily specials on a chalkboard
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using of refillable condiment bottles instead of
single use packaging
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Reusing of large containers for storage
Domain 7 : Food service
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MEANS
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The computed means are 3.96
(Oftentimes); 3.79 (Oftentimes);
and 3.92,(Oftentimes), for the
hotel staff, guests and academe
group, respectively.
Domain 8 : Mold growth prevention
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keeping building materials like wood, paper and
fabric dry
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fixing the source of the water problem or leak to
prevent mold growth
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avoiding standing water in ventilation systems
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air conditioning units or refrigerator drip pans
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preventing rainwater from entering air intakes
inspecting comfort rooms for signs of standing
water, water stains or molds
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Domain 8 : Mold growth prevention
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MEANS
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The computed means for these
observations are 4.23 (Always);
3.64 (Oftentimes); and 3.96
(Oftentimes), for the hotel staff,
guests, and the academe group,
respectively.
Variations in the assessments
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There are no significant variations in the assessment
of eco-friendly practices relative to energy
conservation, water conservation, solid waste
management, indoor air quality maintenance, and
pest management.
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There are significant variations in the assessment of
eco-friendly practices in relation to building
renovation and mold growth prevention practices.
School-Industry Collaborative Strategy
1. The Proposed Project
A. Legal basis for the Implementation of the Program
B. Local Governance
2. Tasking of Core Group Members (TCGM)
3. Project Planning
4. Possible Outcomes and Benefits of the Project
Possible outcomes of the project
(1) Improved health conditions due to the reduced
exposure to harmful pollutants.
(2) Better and improved public awareness on
environmental management.
(3) Reduced volume of wastes in the hotel industry.
(4) Acceptance of alternative solutions to environmental
management problems.
(5) Improved partnership among local junk-shop
operators.
General approach to the project
Phases
Social preparation
(At least One
Month)
Stakeholder
identification
(At least One
Month)
Activities
Expected Output
Academic group consultation
Community consultations
Consultation with hotel industry
Consultations with junkshop
operators
Signing of MOA between the
community, academe, NGO and
DENR
Gathering of data for hotel and
community profiles
Identification of Barangay core
leaders
Identification of youth sector and
volunteers
Participatory rural appraisal
Barangay Officials briefed on the
project
Commitment of support
Signed MOA
Analyzed community and hotel
profiles featuring physical
demographic and other
data relevant to the project
Analyzed profile of hotel wastes/
water consumption/ bills, etc.
Analyzed profile of junkshop
operators
General approach to the project
Phases
Social
Mobilization
Community
Organizing and
Development
Monitoring and
Evaluation
Activities
Expected Output
Information Campaign
Informed community
Organize mobile propaganda teams Identified volunteers and trainers
Recruit volunteers
Recruit trainer (academe group)
Capability building activities
Seminars/trainings conducted at
Conduct awareness raising on solid
the community level
waste and water management,
Public campaigns conducted using
recycling, reuse, and recovery
media
through seminars, trainings, and
Project operations guidelines
public campaigns
drafted and ratified by the
Establishment of project operations
community
systems
Roles of the Key players
Establishment of project
(households, Brgy council, junk
management and implementation
shop operators) clearly
structure
articulated, understood and
agreed upon (as cited in the MOA)
Establish monitoring and evaluation Monitoring and evaluation reports
system
Activities for implementation and
sustainability
Activities
Radio Program
Posting of posters
and
Billboards
Topics Discussed/Content
Water and waste segregation and recycling.
Hotel and community organizing
Capability building activities for community
health workers.
Ecological resource recovery center.
Threats of the dumpsite on health of the
residents.
The DENR standards for dumpsite.
Demo project on environmental
management.
Anti-littering ordinance and ordinance
prescribing rates of garbage collection fees
and penalties for non-complying
Performance
Indicators
Local residents and hotel
industry personnel were
informed about the
demonstration project.
Posters and
billboards posted
Activities for implementation and
sustainability
Activities
Topics
Discussed/Content
Performance
Indicators
Orientation
/meetings with
Cluster heads and
youth volunteers
Roles and responsibilities in the
demo project, solid waste
management approach
Meetings conducted
Cluster Dialogue
Anti-Littering Law
Dialogue conducted
Dialogue with
Public and Private
Teachers and
Students
Approaches to environmental
management/demo project
Dialogues conducted
Project monitoring
The project monitoring and evaluation will be
the primary responsibility of the project
community council.
 The team meets for three consecutive months
for activities in updates.
 House-to-house campaign will be carried out to
promote the project.
 This is also a partial way of getting feedback
from the community.
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Future action for sustainability
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The demonstration project should start in the school
and community.
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Competence of implementing organizations should be
considered.
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Provision of counterpart resources should be made a
criterion for selection of demo project partners.
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Counterpart resources should be clearly stated in the
project budget.
Future action for sustainability
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Continuing education through the intervention of the
academic sector is necessary in order to change
attitudes and practices.
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The educational materials should be in popular form.
RECOMMENDATIONS

The hotels should always observe energy and water
conservation. They should always maintain the
quality of indoor air, proper waste disposal, building
renovation, pest and mold prevention; proper food
management services.

The school- hotel industry collaborative
environmental management strategy should be
functionally implemented immediately.
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