Coron has been selected as the venue for a prominent World Bank conference centered on sustainable landscape management. The three-day workshop, drawing together environmental experts, international stakeholders, and delegates from nations including Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, the US, Singapore, and South Korea, aimed to explore regional best practices in forest land rights recognition and sustainable landscape management.
Co-hosted by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), the Global Partnership for Sustainable and Resilient Landscapes (PROGREEN), and the World Bank multi-donor trust fund Enhancing Access to Benefits while Lowering Emissions (EnABLE), the event took place at the eco-luxury TAG Resort Coron. This choice of venue facilitated interactions between World Bank officials, environmental experts, and leaders of the Tagbanua community. Discussions revolved around land rights recognition and conservation strategies, culminating in the issuance of Certificates of Ancestral Land Titles to indigenous communities.
Among the esteemed speakers and facilitators were Palawan Governor Victorino Dennis Socrates, Coron Mayor Mario Reyes, Jr., NCIP Chairperson Jennifer Pia Sibug-Las, PROGREEN’s Patricia Kristjanson, Senior Social Development Specialist Satoshi Ishihara, alongside NCIP officials and key World Bank representatives.
TAG Resort Coron: Leading in Eco-Conscious Hospitality
The World Bank East Asia and Pacific Workshop on Recognition and Formalization of Land Rights in Forest Areas meticulously chose TAG Resort Coron as its exclusive venue and accommodation provider for international delegates. The resort, renowned for its commitment to eco-conscious tourism, features the largest ballroom in Coron, catering to a sizable international contingent. Boasting 112 rooms with inclusive amenities, the resort ensured a luxurious and sustainable stay for all attendees.
“It is a privilege to be hosting this World Bank workshop which will further enhance cooperation in recognizing IP rights over ancestral lands and push for greater sustainable management of our forests. The preservation of living heritage and the environment is really an integral part of our business DNA, and we welcome more opportunities to host worthwhile events like these in the future which serve as platforms for discourse and plans of action,” according to Stephen Rey Tagud, TAG Resorts, Inc. Managing Director.
TAG Resort Coron’s successful hosting of this significant workshop underscores its position as a premier destination for business events, particularly those seeking a harmonious blend of luxury and eco-tourism.