| Arnel Astillero | |
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Customer ReviewsCherie McCosker (recommender) (9 / 10)reviewed 11/12/08 08:43
Cherie McCosker spent longer than 3 months with Arnel Astillero.  DescriptionI volunteered with Arnel at the Fair Trade NGO (Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade, Inc) where Arnel also works as the Program Development and Resource Mobilisation Manager.Best bits: Arnel's smile and laugh - Arnel is a very approachable, welcoming and friendly person. He is very capable, intelligent and knowledgable, and has passed along a lot of his knowledge to those around him, including co-workers, foreign visitors and local partners. It was obvious that Arnel is very respected in all the circles he operates and has a good rapport with locals. Also, Arnel is sensitive to local issues, and he helps the participants navigate around these issues whilst walking away informed and empowered.
Worst bits: There were no bad bits!
RatingsOverall experience: 9 / 10
Value for money: 9 / 10
Eco impact: 9 / 10
Does the local understand eco issues? Yes
Leap Winners (10 / 10)reviewed 19/05/09 15:44
Leap Winners spent 2 hours or less with Arnel Astillero. DescriptionThis is not a typical review – it is an opportunity to identify Arnel as a winner of Leap Local’s competition to reward good local guides and services. The best bits and worse bits are a snippet from our judges’ comments. More details about the competition are on our site.Best bits: I am inspired by the combination of great local tours with a strong fair trade policy, meaning travellers gain greater awareness of the impact their trips have on the community. Arnel made the top six because his tour is unique and important, and he donates a portion of the tourist fee to local economies which is a bonus point for Arnel in my book. I liked his ‘catchcry’ that shows he doesn’t oversell his tours
Worst bits: Would be good to understand the portion of the tourist fee which goes to local economies. Need more reviews.
RatingsOverall experience: 10 / 10
Value for money: 9 / 10
Eco impact: 9 / 10
Does the local understand eco issues? Yes
ProfileProfile accuracy: 9 / 10
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Jenny Foster (10 / 10)reviewed 03/06/09 11:02
Jenny Foster spent 2-4 weeks with Arnel Astillero. DescriptionWe toured the Bicol area of the Philippines as well as Manila, visiting fairtrade producers and taking in tourist sites on the way, a wonderful combination of learning, experiencing and having fun.Best bits: meeting fairtrade producers, swimming with whalesharks
Worst bits: none!
RatingsOverall experience: 10 / 10
Value for money: 9 / 10
Eco impact: 9 / 10
Does the local understand eco issues? Yes
ProfileProfile accuracy: 10 / 10
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