ENCHANTED KINGDOM BAGS 3 GOVERNMENT RECOGNITIONS, OTHER CITATIONS IN 2024

ENCHANTED Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines located in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, garnered three government recognitions from the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Department of Education (DepEd), and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

EK received the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) Champion Award for Tourism Enterprises from the DOT-Calabarzon.

EK president and CEO Mario O. Mamon, together with Learning and Development head Pauline Barreiro, received the award during the Tourism Excellence Awards 2024 and the Philippine Tourism Awards Regional Recognition held  recently at the Twin Lakes Hotel in Tagaytay City.

“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 shared.

As of 2024, EK has completed training 99% of its more than 800 employees under the FBSE program.  The premier theme park is planning to extend the 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 said.

The world-class theme park was also recognized as one of the long-standing education partners who have shown unwavering support to the DepEd during the Pasasalamat at Pagpupugay (Partners Appreciation and Recognition Event) held on December 16.

The 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.

In August, the provincial government of Laguna recognized EK’s outstanding achievement and excellence in company operations and management during the 2nd Laguna Stakeholders Business Forum.

The local government commended EK’s significant contribution to the economic development and competitiveness of the province.

Additionally, EK has also been recognized by the provincial government as an esteemed Industry partner for its valuable contribution to the tourism and industry development of the province during the recent Laguna Business Summit.

The 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 last year, the BIR Biñan-West Laguna District recognized EK as the Top 3 taxpayer for its prompt and efficient payment of correct taxes.

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.

The world-class theme park also strengthened its commitment to inclusivity as a Mother-and-Baby -Friendly Establishment certified by the local government unit of Santa Rosa.

EK was also recognized with its Autism-Friendly Working Environment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder during the celebration of Santa Rosa City of the National Autism Consciousness Week 2024 in January.

“As we gear towards our 30th anniversary of creating magical experiences and memories that last a lifetime, all the more that we commit to embracing diversity, exclusivity and inclusivity,” EK’s chief operating officer Dr. Cynthia R. Mamon said.

“Ultimately, we want every guest regardless of gender, religion, culture, disability, and race,  to enjoy the park and accommodate their special needs in ways we can,” she added.