Enchanted Kingdom in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, the first and only “world-class” theme park in the Philippines, capped off 2024 with awards from the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Education (DepEd).
EK President and CEO Mario Mamon, together with Head of Learning and Development Ms. Pauline Barreiro received the award during the Tourism Excellence Awards 2024 and the Philippine Tourism Awards Regional Recognition held in Tagaytay City on December 3, 2024.
“Through this very relevant program, we have been able to provide even more world-class, enchanting, educational and entertainment experiences to our guests of all ages - embodying the unique brand of Filipino service excellence,” Mamon said.
As of 2024, EK has completed training 99-percent of its more than 800 Cast Members (employees) under the FBSE program.
Additionally, the premier theme park is planning to extend the said training to its partner agencies and tenants this 2025.
“As we at Enchanted Kingdom prepare to celebrate our 30th anniversary, we shall endeavor to continue our mutual support, partnership and collaboration with DOT especially in CALABARZON to uplift Philippine tourism service standards locally and globally in the years to come,” Mamon added.
Partner in Education
EK has also been recognized as one of the long-standing education partners who have shown unwavering support to the Department of Education (DepEd) during the Pasasalamat at Pagpupugay (Partners Appreciation and Recognition Event) on December 16.
The said event celebrates and acknowledges the support and collaborative effort of partners on the various DepEd priority programs in education.
EK has been supporting Brigada Eskwela for 10 years now and has helped improve a total of 11 classrooms in various elementary schools in Santa Rosa City, Laguna.
Other awards
These two recognitions cap off the string of awards EK has received from various government agencies in Laguna province last 2024, affirming its contributions to the province’s vibrant economic sector.
In August 2024, the Provincial Government of Laguna also recognized EK’s outstanding achievement and excellence in company operations and management during the 2nd Laguna Stakeholders Business Forum.
Additionally, EK has also been recognized by the Laguna LGU as an Esteemed Industry Partner for its valuable contribution to the tourism and industry development of the province during the Laguna Business Summit held last March.
This recognition highlighted EK’s dedication to excellence as proven by prestigious international awards it received such as the Best Retail Merchandise Display from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Brass Rings Award.
In March, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Biñan-West Laguna District recognized EK as the Top 3 Taxpayer, acknowledging EK’s prompt and efficient payment of correct taxes which immensely contributed towards the achievement of the district collection goal for the calendar year 2023.
EK was also awarded the Top Taxpayer Amusement Park Category in September during the prestigious Lion Awards for Business of the local government unit (LGU) of the City of Santa Rosa.
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