Institute of Planning 'acuity Seminar

of the IP's activities during the past school year, examining especially the relevance of the academicprogram vis-a-visthe IP's train-

ing and research programs,

Issues discussed in the seminar revolved around the strengthening of the Institute's academic program, the review of its increasing research commitments and the evaluation of its training seminars. The following recom- mendations were made to strengthen the academic program:

1. Institution of an internship program for those students who have inadequate back- ground and experience in planning;

2, Institution of a certificate program designed essentially to train practitioners;

and

3, Introduction of a research-oriented doctoral program in coordination with other units in the University.

A review of the research program of the Institute showed that it is undertaking a growing number of research projects. It was acknowledged that these research projects not only help strengthen and enrich the Institute's graduate program but also fulfill the function of building a pool of researchers within the Institute as well as other units, within and outside the University. However, a program of priority has to be accomplished in order to achieve an effective balance in the commitment of its resources among its three areasofinvolvement, namely, research, teaching and extension services.

Based on the participants' observation of the nature andscope of seminars conducted by the Institute, it was decided that the training program of the Institute consisting of a six-week roving seminar and two three- month seminar be continued, with greater emphasis on the three-month seminars.

The faculty seminar enabled the faculty members of the IP to reconcile its various commitments and to reach a consensus as to how to perform its multi-partite functions effectively without sacrificing its fundamental task of teaching,

IP-ITTI Tourism Project

A nationwide tourism survey is being undertaken by the UP Institute of Planning jointly with the Board of Travel and Tourist Industry.

UP President Salvador P. Lopez and BTTI Commissioner Gregorio Araneta II, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the under- taking of a study on "Tourism Planning and Development in the Philippines." Under the agreement, the Institute of Planning shall formulate the research design and prepare the work program for the study while the BTTI will provide the financial support for the project.

The first survey of its kind to be under- taken, this will serve as the basis for the formulation of a long-range development plan for the improvement of the tourist industry at the regional and national levels. The plan will be formulated within the context of an overall national framework plan and will include, among others, a proposed program of investments, cost estimates, and sources of financing.

Focusing upon selected regions of the country, the project wi II determine the"tourist potentiel" of each region through a careful analysis of the activities, physical charac- teristics and natural conditions in the area;

analyze both international and domestic markets for the development of tourism in the country; and assess existing conditions and facilities for tourism as well as determine

"development barriers" that hinder efforts at improving the industry.

The areas being surveyed are Northern Luzon, Manila Bay Area, Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog region, Bicol region, East Visayas, Western Visayas, Southwestern Mindanao, Northern Mindanao, Southern Mindanao and Southeastern Mindanao.

For purposesof the project, anExecutive Advisory Committee was formed, composed of the Dean of the IPUP, the UNOP Project Manager and Commissioner Araneta. This committee is the policy-making. body and

formulates general guidelines for the imple- mentation of the project.

Directly under the supervision of the Executive Advisory Committee is a technical staff headedby Prof. Roque A. Magno of the IPUP and Mr. Ali AIRaschid of the BTlI. This staff acts as the pol icy implementing group and its members serve as the regional coordi- nators of the rrc.!ect. IP faculty members who are involved in the proiect are Professors Tito C. Firmalino. Gerardo S. Calabia.

Benjamin V. Carino. Mrs. Eloisa F. Utonjua.

Mrs. Rosario D. Jimene;z and Mr. Jaime U.

Nierras.

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The Metropolitan Mayors Coordinating Council. during its eight months of existence has made its influence felt in the government and private sectors. this was according to Prof. Federico B. Silao.IP faculty member and concurrently executive secretary of the MMCC.

Prof. Silao reported that the MMCC was formalty invited by the national government to participate in the formulation of solutions to and the implementation of programs in the areas of flood control and drainage. garbage.

pollution and integrated transport system for the Manila metropolitan area.

Presidential Decree No. 18 issued on October7. 1972 establishing the Metropolitan Manila Flood Control and Drainage Council.

adopts the MMCC-sponsored flood measures originally proposed to Congress. The Decree establishes a Metropolitan Manila Flood Control andDrainageCouncil composed of the fourteen mayors-members of the MMCC. the Secretary of Public Works. Transportation and Communications and such other members as may be designated by the President.

The decree provides for the financing of the project by creating a Greater Manila Metropolitan Area Flood and Drainage Fund Account which shall be constituted from the following sources:

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1. Proceeds from a special metropolitan flood tax of twenty-five (PO.25) centavos levied on all admission tickets of movie houses in Greater Manila for a period of fifteen years;

2. Fund releases from appropriation of various Public Works Acts for the project; and

3. Proceeds from additional real estate taxes notexceeding1/8of1%of the assessed value of real estate located within Metro- politan Manila. other taxes or sources which may be imposed if and when the funds gener- ated by the special metropol itan fund flood tax on theater admission is not sufficientto complete the flood control and drainage project.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Raymond

J.

Apillorp,

is a UNDP Senior Expert in Development Sociology and Visiting Professor at the Institute of Planning. He holds a Ph. D. in Sociological Theory from Oxford University, England. Prior to his assignment to the Philippines, he has held various teaching and research assignments in England, Africa and Taiwan.

Ma.

^{Eloisa F.}

LilonJua

is Assistant Professor at the Institute of Planning and Economist atthe Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications (DPWTC- IPUP projects). She holds an A.B. and Master of Arts degrees in Economics from the U.P.

School of Economics. In 1970, she want on a four-month training at the U.N. Centre for Regional Development Studies in Japan.

P'ler

^D.

McGovern

was assigned to the Institute of Planning as Consultant on Urban and Industrial Geography for three months in 1971. Prior to this, he was Assistant Chief Planner, Livington Development Corporation, at West lothian, Scotland, and Senior Planning Officer of the Scottish Development Depart- ment in Edinburgh. Dr. McGovern holds a Ph. D. in Industrial Planning from the Uni- versity of London.