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    The Cuatro Islas in Leyte, Philippines consists of four islands - Apid, Digyo, Mahaba, and Himokilan. They have been declared a protected seascape and landscape due to their biodiversity and pristine environment. A growing number of tourists are visiting the islands but environmental degradation has begun to occur. In response, regulators will now only allow 500 tourists per day and have limited boat and snorkeling access to protect the fragile ecosystem.

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    Cuatro Islas

    Leyte, Philippines

    Cuatro Islas (Spanish) meaning "Four Islands".

    Municipality of Inopacan

     Apid
     Digyo
     Mahaba

    Municipality of Hindang

     Himokilan

    All have been declared Protected Seascape and Landscape by the Department of
    Environment and Natural Resources on April 23, 2000. Apid is the main island
    barangay, while Digyo and Mahaba are sitios (subvillages) of Apid.

    Cuatro Islas has been identified as among the emerging tourist spots in Leyte, and a
    growing number of tourists are discovering the beauty of its islands.

    Site Protection
    Regulators will only allow 500 tourists a day to visit the Cuatro Islas Protected Landscape and
    Seascape (CIPLS). It further emphasized that this shall avoid overcrowding in the area which may
    cause damage to the island’s healthy reef colonies, marine and other biodiversity resources, and iis
    pristine surroundings
    Stress

    A growing number of tourists are discovering the beauty of its islands.


    Last year, at least 35,325tourists visited the three islands of Inopacan.

    Use Intensity
    Social Impact

    Cuatro Islas has been identified as among the emerging tourist spots in
    Leyte. The Cuatro Islas Protected Landscape and Seascape has
    recently been a favorite destination by local and foreign avid
    explorers and eco-tourists.
    Development Control
    The CIPLS Protected Area Management Board headed by the Department of Environment and
    Natural Resources (DENR), adopted the suggested carrying capacity after the four picturesque
    islands have shown early signs of environmental degradation. The board accepted the
    recommendation of German Development Agency to limit visitors to 500 daily. The study also
    recommends limiting snorkelers to 200 per day and entry of boat to the island at 20 at most per day.
    Economic improvement through local tourism should not be at the expense of the environment, and
    one way to lessen the pressure on the fragile ecosystem of CIPLS is strictly imposing a carrying
    capacity limit. The DENR assessment team noted that many families on the four islands are non-
    tenured migrants, with some of them already served notices to demolish structures that disturbed the
    natural biodiversity and vegetation.
    Waste Management
    environmental issues identified by the DENR include the existence of communities in the protected
    landscape, biodiversity disturbance due to influx of tourists, and poor waste management.

    As small islands, these are not capable to withstand the pressure of communities in the area. Adding
    pressures to the fragile ecosystem is the influx of tourists. Solid waste generation in disposal in
    Digyo Island alone is basically increasing due to high influx of the coming in and out of visitors and
    tourists contributing to number of kilograms of garbage per person per day. However, only 30
    percent of these were then regularly collected by the local government and brought out of the four
    islands in compliance to the protected area rules. the DENR launched “Protect Cuatro Islas”
    campaign in its bid to raise awareness and understanding on the significance of cleaning up not as
    an ecotourism area, but also as an ecosystem

    Tourists are encouraged to bring their trash bags.


    Planning Process

    Proposal conductedby GIZ PAME were adopted for


    implementation through a PAMB Resolution. Protected Area
    Management Board PAMB, chaired by the Regional Director of
    the DENR, decides on matters relating to planning, protection,
    and general administration of protected areas.
    Critical Ecosystem
    Cuatro Islas covers an area of 12,500 hectares known for its white sandy shores surrounded by
    coral gardens. t is home to Tridacna (large saltwater clams) and marine turtles such as Green Sea
    and Hawkbill turtle.

    Experts found 287 species of reef building corals in the island’s waters. It is also a rich fishing
    ground and a home to countless diverse coastal and marine organisms, wildlife and ecosystems.
    Consumer Satisfaction

    Gian & Sheila

    We have encountered a lot of negative experiences from other people who


    experienced Cuatro Islas island hopping tour. All of them have the same issues—
    boatmen expediting the trip and demand for extra payment even while passing an
    island.

    Until the LGU corrects their system and they practice proper tourism ethics, we
    strongly recommend you skip Cuatro Islas and Digyo Island. They are not worth
    your money.

    Local Satisfaction

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