Introduction
Welcome, young explorers!
Puerto Princesa, located in the heart of Palawan, is known as the “Eco-Tourism Capital of the Philippines.” It is home to breathtaking natural wonders such as the Underground River, beautiful islands, rich wildlife, and a culture that values nature and community.
In this WebQuest, you will take on the role of a tourism specialist tasked with promoting Puerto Princesa as a top travel destination. Your challenge is to explore, investigate, and create an engaging tourism product to attract visitors from around the world.
Let’s begin your adventure!
Task
Your mission is to create a Tourism Promotional Package for Puerto Princesa.
Your final output will be one of the following:
🔹 A digital brochure
🔹 A travel website page layout
🔹 A tourist video script (2–3 minutes)
🔹 A travel itinerary for 3 days and 2 nights
Your product must include:
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Description of at least five (5) major tourist attractions
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Importance of tourism to Puerto Princesa
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Environmental practices or tourist guidelines
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A persuasive message encouraging travelers to visit
Your work should be creative, informative, and convincing—just like real tourism marketing material.
Process
Follow these steps to complete your task:
Step 1: Explore Puerto Princesa
Research the following:
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Major tourist destinations
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History and culture
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Local cuisine
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Protected areas and ecotourism practices
Take notes!
Step 2: Choose Your Output
Decide whether you will create a:
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Digital brochure
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Website layout
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Video script
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3D2N itinerary
Step 3: Plan Your Content
Include:
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Top 5–7 attractions (e.g., Underground River, Honda Bay, Firefly Watching)
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Short background of Puerto Princesa
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Why tourists must visit
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Environmental reminders (“Leave No Trace,” respect wildlife, etc.)
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Persuasive travel slogan (e.g., “Experience Nature’s Masterpiece in Puerto Princesa!”)
Step 4: Organize Your Work
Depending on your chosen output:
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Brochure – Use 3 major panels (front cover, attractions, itinerary/details).
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Website Layout – Organize into sections (Home, Attractions, Tips, Contact).
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Video Script – Write opening, description of each place, closing message.
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Itinerary – Include time, location, activities, budget estimates (optional).
Step 5: Finalize & Submit
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Review your grammar, images, design layout, and citations.
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Submit your final project in digital format.
Evaluation
Your work will be graded using this rubric:
Tourism WebQuest Rubric (Total: 20 points)
| Criteria | Excellent (5) | Good (4) | Fair (3) | Needs Improvement (1–2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content Accuracy (5) | Information is complete, factual, and highly detailed | Mostly accurate | Some inaccuracies | Many inaccuracies / incomplete |
| Creativity (5) | Very creative and engaging | Creative | Some creativity | Lacks creativity |
| Organization (5) | Clear, logical, easy to follow | Mostly organized | Somewhat organized | Hard to follow |
| Presentation Quality (5) | Professional, polished, visually appealing | Good visuals and organization | Acceptable | Poor quality |
Conclusion
Congratulations, tourism specialist!
You have completed your mission of discovering Puerto Princesa and creating a tourism promotional product. Through this WebQuest, you learned about the city’s stunning destinations, environmental practices, cultural heritage, and the importance of sustainable tourism.
Reflect on these questions:
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What surprised you most about Puerto Princesa?
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Which part of your project did you enjoy the most?
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How does tourism help communities and the environment?
Great job, and keep exploring the wonders of the Philippines!
Credits
This WebQuest was developed using information and resources from the following:
Websites:
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Official Website of Puerto Princesa City: https://www.puertoprincesa.ph
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Guide to the Philippines: https://guidetothephilippines.ph
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Travel Palawan: https://www.travel-palawan.com
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Palawan Tourism Information: https://www.palawanisland.org
Images and Media (if used):
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Photos of Puerto Princesa destinations from open-source educational repositories
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Public domain and Creative Commons sources (Pixabay, Unsplash, Wikimedia Commons)
Tools for Students:
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Canva (for designing brochures/website layouts)
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Google Docs, Slides, and YouTube for research and planning
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Teacher-curated tourism articles and local information sheets
All online sources are intended for educational and non-commercial use.
Teacher Page
This WebQuest creation is in partial fulfillment of the Teacher Certificate Program (Certification) of Rowena Dacuan of IQRA Development Academy