Estoque, Ronald C.Murayama, Yuji2026-08-192026-08-192010Estoque, R. C., & Murayama, Y. (2011). Suitability analysis for beekeeping sites integrating GIS & MCE techniques. In Y. Murayama & R. B. Thapa (Eds.), Spatial analysis and modeling in geographical transformation process: GIS-based applications (pp. 215–233). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0671-2_130924-5499https://lakasa.dmmmsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/2376The study evaluates the suitability of the Province of La Union, Philippines, for beekeeping using Geographic Information System (GIS) and Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) techniques. It presents an empirical method involving GIS, stakeholder and expert participation, database creation and management, spatial and multi-criteria analysis, and validation. The final suitability map was validated through correlation analysis using existing beekeeping projects, honey-yield data, and calculated suitability values. Results showed a relatively high correlation between the suitability index and honey yield, indicating reliability of the model and its output. The study may serve as a basis for evaluating other areas for beekeeping and for future studies.enArticle