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CHAPTER 1The Problem and Its BackgroundIntroductionEarth is
composed of different places and filled with abundance of
resources. Ages ago, people discovered unique ways of preserving
and protecting nature from other entities. In the centuries that
followed, different conditions like storms, floods and war arise
but the hardy inhabitants that had remained in the area carried on
their traditions and made it a home and a place for relaxation,
contemplation and well-being. With this kind of culture, it is
traceable that destinations gain more importance which can
contribute to the growth of tourism. Tourism is one of the most
dynamic economic sectors in many developing countries. Unknowingly,
places that have been preserved and protected became tourist
attractions. People would travel the world to see and experience
the natural wonders with great appreciation. As time pass by, these
tourist spots boost its popularity worldwide. Actually,
spotlighting the arts, culture, history and heritage to attract
tourists is nothing new, particularly in Europe and because
travelers were becoming more and more interested in opportunities
to learn about places through their art and history, cultural
tourism consistently grows. Since tourism is nowadays used to
stimulate regional development, cultural heritage tourism is used
for, both preservation of regions as well as economic development
of the regions.Preserving cultural heritage appears to be a key
factor in economic policies supporting tourism development.
Changing lifestyles of the new tourists are creating demand for
more targeted and customized holidays. Thus, changing values are
also generating demand for more environmentally conscious and
nature-oriented holidays. In Asia, one of the most visited places
is in the Philippines. It has a rich history as one of the busiest
trading posts in South East Asia and later, in the trans-Pacific
galleon trade. A period of Spanish colonization spanning three
centuries then made an indelible impression on the country. This
mercurial era, along with the American occupation, played a vital
role in shaping the Philippines and its people. A vivid past has
left its mark all over the island in many different forms that
present-day visitors to the country are now discovering. The rich
Philippine heritage can be experienced, not only in textbooks and
museums, but also in beautifully preserved historical sites across
the country. A simple textbook description of a historical event
comes to life upon a visit to the place where it unfolded. In a
country like the Philippines, where history is kept alive, one
doesn't need to go far to travel back in time. The Philippines;
being an archipelago, offers countless of destinations to see,
adventures to experience and activities to do. The country is
blessed with a rich environmentlush forests, tropical islands,
white sand beaches, lakes, rivers and mountains. Tourists can enjoy
different exciting experiences that the country in store for
them.One of the first class provinces and mostly visited in the
Philippines is Rizal, which is located in CALABARZON. Named in
honor of the Philippine's National hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, the
province hasgaineda reputation as the "Cradle of Philippine Art".
Known for its artists' communities and folk festival, Rizal also
offers diverse natural wonders and man-made attractions. The
province is blessed with breathtaking views of Laguna de Bay, the
rugged Sierra Madre Mountains, swimming spots, and picnic grounds
that stands side by side with burgeoning industrial parks,
convention halls, and commercial centers. The province is inhabited
mostly by Tagalogs. Minority of other ethnic groups are Visayas,
Ilocanos, and other local groups. Its people are its number one
resource, known to be consummate artists and craftsmen. Tanay is a
first class municipality in the province of Rizal and is a major
agricultural and commercial center of eastern Rizal. Long before
the coming of Spaniards, Tanay was already settled by early
Indonesian and Malay voyagers. Artifacts dug up attest to the
existence of these early settlements. Not long after the conquest
and subjugation of Manila and the surrounding lake ares by Salcedo
in 1571, Franciscan missionaries arrived to Christianize the
inhabitants of what is now the Morong-Pililla area. From Morongan,
the priest administered Tanay and other chapel villages and
ranches. Many adventurers seek Tanay for its accessible and
awe-inspiring resorts that offer not just apt accommodation,
breathtaking views, and serene atmosphere but fun outdoor and
indoor activities as well.
Theoretical FrameworkPeople travel due to various reasons. These
reasons are the motivating dynamics why people go to different
places. Numerous authors provide views as how people are motivated
to travel.In the book, Principles of Tourism I by Zenaida L. Cruz
Ph.D., she discussed some of the following motivation: (1) Escape;
(2) Relaxations; (3) Relief of Tension; (4) Sun lust; (5) Physical;
(6) Health; (7) Family Togetherness; (8) Interpersonal Relations;
(9) Roots or Ethnics; (10)Maintain Social Contact; (11) Convince
oneself of ones achievement; (12) Show ones importance to others;
(13) Status and Prestige; (14) Self-discovery; (15) Cultural; (16)
Education; (17) Business; (18) Wonderlust; (19) Interest in Foreign
Areas; and (20) Scenery.The motivation listed below are said to be
related to the hierarchy of needs model of Abraham Maslow, a famous
psychologist.
Figure1
Figure 1 shows the hierarchy of peoples needs. The relation
between needs and motivation is discussed at Maslows Theory of
Motivation and Travel Motivations. These needs are as follows: (1)
physiological needs; (2) safety needs; (3) belonging and love
needs; (4) esteem needs; (5) cognitive needs; (6) aesthetic needs;
and (7) self-actualization.Physiological needs are the physical
factors such as thirst, hunger, rest and activity. The safety needs
are the wants of the person to feel safe and secured whereas
belonging and love needs refers to giving and receiving love. The
manner of boosting of self-esteem, self-respect and esteem from
others is being referred to esteem needs. Cognitive needs are the
needs of the person to know, understand and explore the unknown and
aesthetic needs refer to wants of the person to see and appreciate
beauty of the world. As a person is experience self fulfillment
that is that he met self-actualization.Tourists travel to different
places with different reasons. Some go to Switzerland just to
undergo stem cell treatment. Some go to abroad to visit friends and
relatives either to attend weddings, family gathering, etc. Some
people travel because they want to discover more about themselves.
People have different motivations when they travel and these
affects their behavior and how they see life in perspective.
OutputInputProcessConceptual Framework
Strategic plan proposal for further development on the condition
of Tourist Attractions, Daranak and Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal
Distribution and Retrieval of QuestionnairesStatistical Treatment
of DataPresentation, Analysis, Interpretation of the Gathered
DataClassification of RespondentsPerceptions of Respondents
regarding the status of Daranak and Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal
ProvinceBooks, Journals, Magazines etc.
Feedback
Figure 2. Conceptual Framework on the Proposed Development Plan
for the Condition of Tourist Attractions, Daranak and Batlag Falls
in Tanay, Rizal Province
Statement of the ProblemThe purpose of this study is to develop
the tourist attractions, Daranak and Batlag Falls, which can
contribute to its popularity in Rizal province.Specifically, it
seeks to answer the following questions:1. How do the local and
foreign tourists/visitors of Daranak and Batlag Falls in Tanay,
Rizal Province assess the status of the tourist attractions in
terms of:1.1. Location1.2. Fees1.3. Security1.4. Appearance and
Attractiveness1.5. Popularity 1.6. Preservation2. Do significant
differences exist between the assessment of local and foreign
tourists/visitors?3. Based on the findings, what are the problems
identified?4. What development plan could be proposed to minimize
the identified problems?Hypothesis This study hypothesizes that
there is no significant difference in the assessment of the two
group respondents on the status of Daranak and Batlag Falls in
Tanay, Rizal Province in terms of location, fees, security,
appearance and attractiveness, popularity and preservation. Scope
and Limitations of the studyThe scope of the study covers the
natural wonders of the Rizal province from the Municipality of
Tanay. On the other hand, this study is only limited in Tourism
status industry of of Daranak and Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal
Province and no other unimportant or unrelated things will be
included.Significance of the StudyThe proposed development plan for
tourist attractions will benefit the following:Country. It will
become a leading tourism destination in Asia and will uplift its
popularity worldwide. Region. This will help the people in the
region to encourage more investors to invest for the regions
development.Province. Through this study, it will help the province
develop and improve the tourism industry.Municipality. It will
discover important marketing tool to attract travelers with special
interest in leisure and adventure. People. They will develop more
understanding of proper management that will contribute in
promoting their own natural attractions. PUP. The study will help
the university to include Daranak and Batlag Falls in the places
that can be visited by the students on the tours that will be
offered in the near future. Students. This will help the students
to understand more about the wonders inside Tanay, Rizal and may
include the said attractions in their top tourist
destinations.Future Researchers. The results of the study will be
useful as an additional related literature and studies for them and
possible outcome of the current study.Definition of TermsThe
following terms are defined operationally to provide a common frame
of reference:Appearance and Attractiveness is the outward or
visible aspect, visual representation, charm and allure of the
tourist destinations in Rizal Province. Fees are payments, amount
of money charged, asbyaninstitutionorbylaw,foraprivilege to use or
to see the tourist destinations and attractions in Rizal
Province.Condition is the state or situation with respect to
circumstances of the attractions in Rizal.Destination is a place of
interest in the province of Rizal that attracts a lot of
visitors.Development is an act of creating something to the tourist
attractions of Rizal over a period of time.Location is a particular
place or position, an actual place or natural setting of Rizal
Provinces tourist attractionsPopularity is the state or condition
of being liked, admired, or supported by many people the Rizal
Provinces tourist attractions.Preservation is the action of keeping
Rizal Provinces tourist attractions and destinations in its
original state or good condition and keeping it safe from harm or
loss.Province is a Rizal territory in a region that will undergo
developmental process for its progress.Security is theprotection,
the state of being free of tourist attractions and destinations in
Rizal Province from danger, threat, damage, invasion of
privacy,theft,unlawful entry, and other such occurrences caused by
deliberate action.
CHAPTER 2Review of Related Literature and StudiesRelated
Literature SourceRegion 4-A (known also as the CALABARZON growth
area) is a region of several first-class provinces, most of which
are experiencing rapid urbanization and economic growth. Rizal tops
all provinces in the country in terms of income, despite of its
loss of half of its original territory to the National Capital
Region. The province enjoys a natural beauty of nature and a
perfect setting for investments, business establishments and
settlements. According to urban planners, it is the countrys next
business capital due to its strategic geographical location; and
based on the latest national survey, few people of this province
are experiencing poverty compared to other places nationwide. Yet,
Rizal province has lots of places to develop into a productive and
conducive place for investments and urban development. The only
things necessary are appropriate planning and land development.
(Research on Province of Rizal, 2013)With tourism development
included in the six components of the provincial governments
flagship program, the Ynares Eco-System (YES) To Green Program, The
Rizal Provincial Government headed by Gov. Rebecca Ynares has
called on all tourism development stakeholders of the province to
join the provincial governments efforts in promoting and developing
tourism potentials of the province. During the Sining, Kultura at
Turismo (SIKAT) ng Rizal council meeting held recently, Gov. Ynares
threw her full support to the promotion and development of tourism
in the province, through the present program dubbed as Pasyal sa
Rizal, showcasing what the province has to offer in terms of
places, products and services. (Review on Tourism stakeholders
develop tourism in Rizal, 2014)Tourism officers of all
municipalities/city of the province, together with stakeholders
such as travel and tour operators, resort owners, artists, hotel
and restaurant owners, and others, pledged their commitment of
giving a boost to the provinces tourism industry. HEART stands for
Health and wellness; Eco-tourism; Arts, culture and heritage;
Restaurant and recreation; and Trade and industry, a vision that
will place Rizal in the tourism map of the country and even the
world. Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 4 Director Rebecca Labit
challenged the council members and participants to be ready with
the expected influx of foreign tourists to the country next year
due to the incoming visit of the Pope in January and the APEC
meeting of leaders of different countries in the Asia-Pacific
region. With the proximity of the province from Metro Manila which
will be site of these two big events, Gov. Ynares and DOT Regional
Director Labit see a great opportunity for Rizal to attract
tourists and to showcase the provinces great tourism potentials.
(Review on Tourism stakeholders develop tourism in Rizal,
2014)Tourism is also another viable investment area. The relative
proximity of the province opens opportunities to establish tourists
and recreational resorts, golf courses and convention centers. The
provinces natural, cultural and scenic spots continue to draw local
and foreign visitors, who would be in need of better facilities and
services. (Research on Rizal, 2009)Disasters are unpredictable but
they are not unexpected. A disaster can be caused by humans or
nature. These are events that are sometimes unpredictable. Disaster
management and planning is a key part of the government work. In
this regard, this study evaluated the extent of implementation of
Risk Reduction and Management Program of Rizal Province towards a
proposed strategic plan for an enhanced risk reduction and
management program of the province. The following were drawn from
the findings of the study: The planners/implementers and NGO
Coordinators assessed that among the nine components the Hazard,
Risk and Vulnerability Assessments ranked 1 but with different
obtained weighted means of 3.61 and 3.37 which were verbally
interpreted as Implemented to a Great Extent and Implemented to a
Moderate Extent. Moreover, when the assessments of the two groups
of respondents are compared, they both agree to assess that the
implementation of the nine program components of Risk Reduction and
Management Program of Rizal province as Implemented to a Moderate
Extent with weighted means of 3.23 and 3.06. On the assessment of
the respondents on Risk Reduction and Management Program of Rizal
Province when they are grouped according to municipalities/city,
the results show that the respondents believed that Early Warning
Systems should be given much attention as revealed on the findings
having the least computed weighted mean of 3.0 and verbally
interpreted as Implemented to a Moderate Extent. The problems met
by the planners or implementers on Risk Reduction and Management
Program of Rizal Province showed that Lack of rescue equipment and
facilities ranked first with a frequency of 67 or 72 percent.
Furthermore, the suggested solutions to the problems met by the
planners or implementers on Risk Reduction and Management Program
of Rizal Province, revealed that Teach values on unity,
brotherhood, and courage in the wake of natural disasters as ranked
1 with a computed frequency of 89 or 95.70 percent. The ordinances
related to Disaster Management and Risk Reduction in terms of
environmental protection passed by the Sanggunian Bayan indicated
that Pililia got the highest number of ordinances legislated with a
frequency of 8. The two groups of respondents perceived that the
provincial government still needs to improve its Early Warning
Systems which can provide an orderly structure of either a
technical or biological network. There was an inadequacy of
equipment and facilities more specifically in search and rescue
which hampers the operation of the unit concerned. The study shows
that still values on unity, brotherhood and courage are vital
factors which could help the people in the wake of natural
disasters. (Inarda, 2012)Tanay is a first class municipality in the
province of Rizal, Philippines. It is located 57 kilometres (35 mi)
east of Manila, although a typical commute between Manila and Tanay
will take between one to three hours depending upon traffic
conditions. It contains portions of the Sierra Madre Mountains and
is bordered by Antipolo City in the northwest, Baras, Morong and
Teresa in the west, General Nakar (Quezon Province) in the east,
and Pililla, Santa Maria (Laguna province) as well as the lake
Laguna de Bay in the south. Tanay was settled by early Austronesian
people. Shortly after the conquest and subjugation of Manila by the
Spaniards and the surrounding lake areas by Juan de Salcedo in
1570-1574, Franciscan missionaries arrived to Christianize the
inhabitants of what is now the Morong-Pililla area. In 1583, both
Morong and Pililla were created as separate towns with Tanay
forming part of Pililla. Tanay was founded as a separate pueblo
(town) in 1606 under the name "Monte de Tan-ay". In 1620,
administration was moved to San Antonio (now called Inalsan or
Pantay) and Tandang Kutyo. In 1638, the town was burned during an
uprising of Chinese living in the area, and the town was rebuilt in
1640 at the present day location. In 1747, the town of Tanay
consisted of only eight barangays, namely Nuestra Senora del
Rosario, Sa Josep, San Ildefonso de Tanay, San Francisco de
Maytubig, San Pedro de Alcantara, San Lucas y San Antonio, San
Apostol and San Agustin de Balugbog. In 1853, a new political
subdivision was formed. The town of Tanay together with Morong,
Baras, Pililla, Angono, Binangonan and Jalajala form the Province
of La Laguna, with the capital at Morong. This district was later
changed to Distrito Politico-Militar de Morong after four years.
Tanay became a Municipality in 1894 as an effect of the Spanish
Maura Law. The first election of Public Office took place in
18951898 and 18981900 under the Revolutionary Government of the
Philippines. Tanay members of the Katipunan fought valiantly during
the Revolution against Spain. The town was the headquarters of the
second military area of the Philippine Revolutionary Government
under General Emilio Aguinaldo. And for a brief period between 1899
and 1900, Tanay served as the capital of the then Morong Province
after PhilippineAmerican War broke out and the American forces
invaded the lake towns and captured Antipolo. In 1900-1901, Tanay
as was under the Government appointed by the American Military
under Taft Commission. From 19031934 the town leadership was under
the American rule then in 1934 Tanay was under the Commonwealth of
the Philippines as the TydingsMcDuffie Act was approved on March
24, 1934 until the Philippines fell to the hands of the Japanese
during the Second World War in 1942. In 19421945 the Mountains of
Tanay served as the Guerrilla base for 'Marking's Fil-American
Guerrillas, beginning the Liberation of Tanay on March, 1945 a very
decorated by the Filipino soldiers of the 41st and 42nd Division of
the Philippine Commonwealth Army, 4th Regiment of the Philippine
Constabulary and the recognized guerrillas against the Japanese
occupation forces during World War II. Gen. Agustin Marking is
buried in a private cemetery by the road overlooking his son's farm
in Sampaloc. In October 2003, deposed Philippine president Joseph
Estrada was transferred to a rest home in Sampaloc, a mountain
barangay. He remained under house arrest until he was given
executive clemency by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. During the
Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy) on September 26, 2009, Tanay was one of the
hardest hit towns due to the rising of Laguna Lake and the flooding
of Tanay River. (Research on History of Tanay) The majority of the
population consists of Tagalogs who live near Laguna de Bay, though
there is also a significant percentage of mountain dwelling people
living in the northern portions of the municipality. The town's
major trades consist of fishing, agriculture and regional commerce.
Tanay is also believed to be the birthplace of the Sambal language.
Most of the residents are Roman Catholic which consists of 50,126
(58%). Other Christian Religions like Iglesia ni Cristo, Born Again
Christian, Jehovah's Witness, Jesus Miracle Crusade, Pentecostal
and others are (38%). While Muslims, Hindus and other religions
(4%). (Research on Tanay, Rizal)Right at the doorsteps of Manila
and perched at the southern end of the Sierra Madre, Rizal holds
many secret natural and cultural treasures- from its beautiful
waterfalls and stunning rock formations, Spanish colonial churches
to thousands of years old artworks and a passionate dedication to
arts- truly a surprise treat for travelers who often overlook this
wonder of a province. Rizal is bordered by Metro Manila to the
west, with the impressive rugged mountains of Sierra Madre and the
province of Quezon to the east, Bulacan to the north and the Laguna
and the Laguna de Bay one of the largest freshwater basins in
Asia-Pacific, to the south. This diverse geography now plays host
to a kaleidoscope of spectacular natural wonders. Although
struggling between sounding too clich and its rather charmless
concrete view decks and an obvious but seemingly manageable trash
situation, Calinawan Cave is spelunking fastfood quick, easy and
value-added. Used to be a meeting place of Katipuneros of the
region where differences were talked over and threshed out and
subsequently became one of the staging posts of Philippine
revolutionists against the Spaniards, Americans and the Japanese
occupiers. Sadly, some people have vandalized the walls of this
cave with graffiti, it is not too late though if the locals in the
area start cleaning up the walls and preserving the area. (Buaron,
2009) Nestled at the foot of Tanay Mountains, Daranak Fallsis a
favorite shooting location for many films, both local and foreign.
That hardly comes as a surprise, actually, given its persevered
natural vegetation of lush trees and tropical plants. When thinking
of a quick escape from the harried urban lifestyle of Metro Manila,
not many people immediately think of going to Tanay. This quaint
town is, after all, not as popular as its neighbors Antipolo or
Cainta. But a closer inspection of Tanay will allow visitors to see
the diverse attractions it offers from natural wonders to man-made
sites. (Salvador, 2014)Daranak falls came from the phrase Dadanak
ang dugo its directly translated the spilling of blood It is
located at Bgy. Tandang Kutyo in the town of Tanay. A favorite
location shooting area of most local and international movies and
advertising outfits in the country, Daranak Falls nestles quietly
at the foot of the Tanay mountains, preserved with the natural
vegetation, complemented with beautiful waterfalls, ponds, and
rivers cascading through elaborate tropical trees and plants. This
14-meter high falls is truly a refreshing site.(Tanay,Rizal
Tourism)A recent study by the National Statistics Coordination
Board (NSCB), Rizal was cited as the least poor province with a
poverty rate of 3.4%, even lower than that of the National Capital
Region or Metro Manila. Business process outsourcing (BPO)
businesses are expanding in the province that provides better
employment opportunities. The province of Rizal with its close
proximity to metro Manila, and center of fast developments steadily
maintains its claim as one of the highly urbanized areas in the
Philippines. Employment opportunities are rising in the province.
Thus, it is attractive for investors to open up new businesses and
usher a better life to its residents. (Analysis on Rizal Province,
2014)An ecotourism and agricultural park is said to establish in
lakeside of Tanay, Rizal. Aside from catering to the needs of
farmers and researchers, the agricultural park will develop a
technology demonstration and leisure farm by putting up a living
museum on soil and water conservation, forest garden, view deck,
dormitories, function rooms and pick-and-pay harvesting experience
among other features to attract tourists and potential investors.
(Fernandez, 2008)Tourist will have more fun in the Philippines- if
they care to visit military camps. Camp Mateo Capinpin in the
mountains of Tanay- more popularly known as deposed President
Joseph Estradas former detention place- is the latest military camp
to become a tourist destination. (Pazzibugan, 2012)An
environmentalist group and the government and residents of Barangay
(village) Laiban in Tanay town, Rizal province, have joined hands
in planting bamboo amid threats posed by climate change and a
controversial dam project in the Sierra Madre.Laiban villagers,
including Dumagat tribe members, started to plant bamboo on the
slopes and riverbanks of the barangay on Saturday. They hope to
plant more than 30,000 bamboo culms (stems) within a week.Within
two years, the bamboo will be ready for harvest to generate
livelihood. Participants in the bamboo-planting project will be
paid by the DENR from its NGP fund. Some of them will be chosen to
help maintain and protect the grass in the next three years.
(Delfin, 2014)Foreign LiteratureIn 2000, 189 nations made a promise
to free people from extreme poverty and multiple deprivations. This
pledge became the eight (8) Millennium Development Goals (MDG) to
be achieved by 2015. In September 2010, the world recommitted
itself to accelerate progress towards these goals. The MDG provide
a framework for the entire UN system to work coherently together
toward a common end. UNDP, global development network on the ground
in 177 countries and territories, is in a unique position to
advocate for change, connect countries to knowledge and resources,
and coordinate broader efforts at the country level. (Icasiano,
2011)The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are the most broadly
supported, comprehensive and specific development goals the world
has ever agreed upon. These eight time-bound goals provide
concrete, numerical benchmarks for tackling extreme poverty in its
many dimensions. They include goals and targets on income poverty,
hunger, maternal and child mortality, disease, inadequate shelter,
gender inequality, environmental degradation and the Global
Partnership for Development. (Icasiano, 2011)Synthesis of Related
Literature & StudiesThe proponents believe that each and every
literature and studies stated in this research is related to the
present study. The proponents relate and differentiate the research
based on the flow of their analysis from the proposed
study.According to Research on Rizal province, urbanization and
rapid growth helps a province to be a perfect setting for business
establishments, investments and settlements. The knowledge about
Rizal province being top among other regions will help its
development in becoming countrys next business capital. Yet, Rizal
province has lots of places to develop into a productive and
conducive place for investments and urban development. These
studies also covers tourism development included in the six
components of the provincial governments flagship program results
in promoting and developing tourism potentials of the province. The
Rizal Provincial Government headed by Gov. Rebecca Ynares has
called on all tourism development stakeholders of the province to
join the provincial governments efforts in promoting and developing
tourism potentials of the province. Regarding with our study,
tourism is another possible investment area for the province opens
opportunities that boost its natural, cultural and scenic spots
which draw closer to local and foreign visitors, who would be in
need of better facilities and services. Employment opportunities
are rising in the province. Thus, it is attractive for investors to
open up new businesses and usher a better life to its residents. In
the study of Risk and Reduction and Management Program of Rizal
province, it is stated that disasters are unpredictable but they
are not unexpected. Disaster management and planning is a key part
of the government work. The study shows that still values on unity,
brotherhood and courage are vital factors which could help the
people in the wake of natural disasters. As stated in, this will
support our study about environmental protection and ecological
conservation. In addition, from the book of Economic Impact written
by Emmelyn Huang, the tourism industry in the Philippines is
currently in its infancy stage. However, the industry has made a
tremendous impact in the country.However, Jose Aspiras from the
book of Philippine Tourism said that without good government, the
most promising tourism industry will collapse overnight. In regard
with this, our study aims for protection rehabilitation and
sustainable development. Thus, it will help our study if the
activities in the area will not alter or impair the protected
landscapes natural conditions and that these programs are more
beneficial to the protected area.
CHAPTER 3MethodologyResearch DesignTo understand the objective
of the study, the researchers use the descriptive method. Data will
be collected from the findings of the survey-questionnaires and
focused-group discussions of experts in the field. This method is
also useful for it is possible to test and measure the large number
of samples needed for morequantitative types of experimentation
(Bombita, 2012). This provides factual information about Tanay,
Rizalss tourist attractions, the Daranak and Batlag Falls as
observed by the researchers from Polytechnic University of the
Philippines. The use of this technique will help the readers to
further understand situation, condition and area of interest easily
and accurately.
Population and SamplingTable 1Distribution of Respondents by
GenderGENDERDaranak FallsBatlag Falls
ForeignLocalForeignLocal
f%f%f%f%
Male1872%1352%1040%1768%
Female728%1248%1560%832%
Overall Value25100%25100%25100%25100%
It is revealed in the table that the frequency of respondents of
the foreign tourists in Daranak Falls was 18 male or 72 percent and
7 female or 28 percent, with total of 25 respondents while there
are 25 respondents from the local tourists that is composed of 13
male or 52% and 12 female or 48%. Lastly, the foreign tourists from
the Batlag Falls were composed of 10 male or 40 percent and 15
female or 60 percent with a total of 25 respondents while the local
tourists were composed of 17 male or 68% and 8 female or 32%. In
general the respondents were majority of male with frequency of 58
or 58% and female with 42 or 42%, a total of 93 respondents.It can
be gleaned from the tables that the sampling technique used was
random sampling because group of respondents were chosen without
definite order.
Table 2Distribution of Respondents by Age
AGEDaranak FallsBatlag Falls
ForeignLocalForeignLocal
f%F%f%F%
18 and below728%520%00%00%
19-24520%520%832%416%
25-301040%312%728%624%
31-3614%28%832a%520%
37-4528%936%14%624%
46-5000%14%14%416%
50 and above00%00%00%00%
Overall Value25100%25100%25100%25100%
It is revealed in the table that majority of respondents in
Daranak Falls with ages 25-30 years old has a frequency of 13 or
26%; ages 18 years old and below has a frequency of 12 or 24%; ages
19-24 years old has a frequency of 10 or 20%; ages 31-36 years old
has a frequency of 3 or 6%; ages 37-45 has a frequency of 11 or 22%
while ages 46-50 years old has a frequency of 1 or 2%. On the other
hand, it is perceived in the table that majority of respondents in
Batlag Falls with both ages 25-30 years old and 31-36 years old has
a frequency of 13 or26%; ages 19-24 has a frequency of 12 or 24%;
ages 37-45 has a frequency of 7 or 14 and ages 46-50 has a
frequency of 5 or 10%.It can be gleaned from the tables that the
sampling technique used was random sampling because group of
respondents were chosen without definite order.
Respondents of the StudyThere are two kinds of respondents of
the study. The local tourists/visitors and the foreign
tourists/visitors of Daranak and Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal
Province. The researchers conduct the surveys on the area of
Barangay Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal. The respondents are chosen based
on the information desired.Research InstrumentThe instrument that
will be used is a researcher-made survey/questionnaire that
consists of personal information, status of attractions and status
of infrastructures. The questionnaire is composed of two parts. The
first part is composed of the personal information about the
respondents which includes the name, age, gender, educational
attainment, and their category as respondents. The second part
consists of the questions regarding the condition of Daranak and
Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal Province, the respondents are required
to answer the questions about their perception about the tourist
attractions. Next, they need to rank the status of Tanay, Rizals
Daranak and Batlag Falls from highest (1) to lowest (5) based on
the given factors that is stated in the questionnaire. The
survey-questionnaire is close-ended question, to simply check and
rank the factors in order for the respondents to answer easily.
Data Gathering ProceduresThis part of the research focuses on how
data will be gathered and how research questionnaires are
distributed among respondents. The researchers conduct ocular visit
to the studied municipality and attractions.The method used is the
survey approach. This studies the sampling of individuals from a
population and associated survey data collection techniques; such
as questionnaire construction and methods improving the number and
accuracy of responses to survey.Statistical Treatment of DataThe
researchers will retrieve the accomplished copy of the survey
sheets and will be recorded and transmitted to tabular form to
accomplish statistical interpretation.Percentage formula is
utilized to quantify the data gathered as well as the formula for
weighted mean. The formulas are as follows:
Where: P Percentage f Frequency N Total Number of respondentsThe
Percentage:The Weighted Mean:Where: Weighted Meanf Frequency in
each weightN Total Number of respondentsw Assigned weight
The T-Test:Where:-Mean of First Variable-Mean of Second
Variable-Standard Deviation of First Variable-Standard Deviation of
Second Variable-Total Number of Respondents for the First
Variable-Total Number of Respondents for the Second VariableCHAPTER
4Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Sub-problem No. 1. How do the local and foreign
tourists/visitors of Daranak and Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal
Province assess the status of the tourist attractions in terms
of:1.1 LocationTable 3
Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on the status of
Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of LocationCriteriaForeign
Tourists Local TouristsComposite
WMVIWMVIWMVI
a. The attraction/ destination is accessibly
located.2.16VG1.88VG2.02VG
b. The attraction is near to the public transportation, main
roads, and highways.2.84G2.32VG2.58VG
c. Clearly show the address of the attraction for
reference.2.68G1.92VG2.30VG
d. Posted signboards and banners near the area to locate the
attraction.2.24VG1.72E1.98
VG
e. The site is near to some known landmarks, malls, schools,
churches etc.3.36G2.60VG2.98G
f. The place offers parking lot and space.2.92G1.96VG2.44VG
Total2.70G2.07VG2.38VG
Legend: Verbal Interpretation RangeExcellent (E)1.00-1.80Very
Good (VG)1.81-2.60Good (G)2.61-3.40Fair(F)3.41-4.20Poor
(P)4.21-5.00
Table 3 presents the Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on
the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of Location.As
shown in the table 3, the Foreign Tourists assessment is Very Good
and Good with obtained mean values 2.16, 2.84, 2.68, 2.24, 3.36 and
2.92 having an overall mean of 2.70 which is verbally interpreted
as Good.The criterion The site is near to some known landmarks,
malls, schools, churches etc gathered the lowest mean value with
3.36, which is verbally interpreted as Good while the criterion The
attraction/ destination is accessibly located gathered the highest
mean value with 2.16, which is verbally interpreted as Very Good.On
the other hand, the Local Tourists assessment is Excellent and Very
Good with obtained mean values 1.88, 2.32, 1.92, 1.72, 2.60 and
1.96 having an overall mean of 2.07, verbally interpreted as Very
Good.The criterion The site is near to some known landmarks, malls,
schools, churches etc garnered the lowest mean value of 2.60, which
is verbally interpreted as Very Good while the criterion Posted
signboards and banners near the area to locate the attraction
gathered the highest mean value of 1.72, which is verbally
interpreted as Excellent.In general, the foreign and local
respondents assessment on the status of Daranak Falls in terms of
location is Very Good, having an overall weighted mean of 2.38.
Table 4
Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on the status of Batlag
Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of LocationCriteriaForeign Tourists
Local TouristsComposite
WMVIWMVIWMVI
a. The attraction/ destination is accessibly
located.2.00VG2.28VG2.14VG
b. The attraction is near to the public transportation, main
roads, and highways.2.28VG2.84G2.56VG
c. Clearly show the address of the attraction for
reference.2.44VG2.72G2.58VG
d. Posted signboards and banners near the area to locate the
attraction.2.12VG2.44VG2.28
VG
e. The site is near to some known landmarks, malls, schools,
churches etc.2.68G2.68G2.68G
f. The place offers parking lot and space.2.52G2.12VG2.32VG
Total2.34VG2.51VG2.43VG
Legend: Verbal Interpretation RangeExcellent (E)1.00-1.80Very
Good (VG)1.81-2.60Good (G)2.61-3.40Fair(F)3.41-4.20Poor
(P)4.21-5.00Table 4 presents the Assessment of Foreign and Local
Tourists on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of
Location.As presented in the table 3, the Foreign Tourists
assessment is Very Good and Good with obtained mean values 2.00,
2.28, 2.44, 2.12, 2.68 and 2.52 having an overall mean of 2.34
which is verbally interpreted as Very Good.The criterion The site
is near to some known landmarks, malls, schools, churches etc
gathered the lowest mean value of 2.68, with verbal interpretation
Good while the criterion The attraction/ destination is accessibly
located gathered the highest mean value with 2.00, which is
verbally interpreted as Very Good.Then, the Local Tourists
assessment is Very Good and Good with obtained mean values 2.28,
2.84, 2.72, 2.44, 2.58 and 2.12 having an overall mean of 2.51,
verbally interpreted as Very Good.The criterion The attraction is
near to the public transportation, main roads, and highways
gathered the lowest mean value of 2.84, which is verbally
interpreted as Good while the criterion The place offers parking
lot and space gathered the highest mean value of 2.12, verbally
interpreted as Very Good.Generally, the foreign and local
respondents assessment on the status of Batlag Falls in terms of
location is Very Good, having an overall weighted mean of 2.43.
1.2 FeesTable 5
Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on the status of
Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of FeesCriteriaForeign
Tourists Local TouristsComposite
WMVIWMVIWMVI
a. The entrance fees are minimal (low
price).2.12VG1.60E1.86VG
b. The site offers affordable and budget-friendly package
deals.2.00VG1.40E1.70E
c. The site offers discounts. (e.g. student discounts, senior
citizen discounts, group discounts etc.)3.00G2.08VG2.54G
d. Advantage cards, bonus cards, discount cards etc. are offered
to loyal customers.3.84F2.28VG3.06
G
e. Affordable recreational activities are
provided.3.16G1.88VG2.52VG
Total2.82G1.85VG2.34VG
Legend: Verbal Interpretation RangeExcellent (E)1.00-1.80Very
Good (VG)1.81-2.60Good (G)2.61-3.40Fair(F)3.41-4.20Poor
(P)4.21-5.00
Table 5 presents the Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on
the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of Fees.As
shown in the table 4, the Foreign Tourists assessment is Very Good,
Good and Fair with obtained mean values 2.12, 2.00, 3.00, 3.84, and
3.16 having an overall mean of 2.82, which is verbally interpreted
as Good.The criterion Advantage cards, bonus cards, discount cards
etc. are offered to loyal customers gathered the lowest mean value
with 3.84, which is verbally interpreted as Fair while the
criterion The site offers affordable and budget-friendly package
deals gathered the highest mean value 2.00, with verbal
interpretation of Very Good.Otherwise, the Local Tourists
assessment is Excellent and Very Good with obtained mean values
1.60, 1.40, 2.08, 2.28 and 1.88, having an overall mean of 1.85,
which is verbally interpreted as Very Good.The criterion Advantage
cards, bonus cards, discount cards etc. are offered to loyal
customers garnered the lowest mean value of 2.28 with verbal
interpretation Very Good while the criterion The site offers
affordable and budget-friendly package deals gathered the highest
mean value of 1.40, which is verbally interpreted as
Excellent.Overall, the foreign and local respondents assessment on
the status of Daranak Falls in terms of fees is Very Good, having
an overall weighted mean of 2.34.
Table 6
Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on the status of Batlag
Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of FeesCriteriaForeign Tourists
Local TouristsComposite
WMVIWMVIWMVI
a. The entrance fees are minimal (low
price).1.84VG1.88VG1.86VG
b. The site offers affordable and budget-friendly package
deals.2.40VG2.08VG2.24VG
c. The site offers discounts. (e.g. student discounts, senior
citizen discounts, group discounts etc.)2.92G3.00G2.96G
d. Advantage cards, bonus cards, discount cards etc. are offered
to loyal customers.2.44VG4.20F3.32G
e. Affordable recreational activities are
provided.2.16VG2.80G2.48VG
Total2.35VG2.79G2.57VG
Legend: Verbal Interpretation RangeExcellent (E)1.00-1.80Very
Good (VG)1.81-2.60Good (G)2.61-3.40Fair(F)3.41-4.20Poor
(P)4.21-5.00
Table 6 presents the Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on
the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of Fees.As
presented in the table 5, the Foreign Tourists assessment is Very
Good and Good with obtained mean values 1.84, 2.40, 2.92, 2.44, and
2.16 having an overall mean of 2.35, which is verbally interpreted
as Very Good.The criterion The site offers discounts. (e.g. student
discounts, senior citizen discounts, group discounts etc) gathered
the lowest mean value with 2.92, which is verbally interpreted as
Good while the criterion The entrance fees are minimal (low price)
accumulated the highest mean value 1.84, with verbal interpretation
of Very Good.On the other hand, the Local Tourists assessment is
Very Good, Good and Fair with obtained mean values 1.88, 2.08,
3.00, 4.20 and 2.80, having an overall mean of 2.79, which is
verbally interpreted as Good.The criterion Advantage cards, bonus
cards, discount cards etc. are offered to loyal customers collected
the lowest mean value of 4.20 with verbal interpretation Fair while
the criterion The entrance fees are minimal (low price) gathered
the highest mean value of 1.88, which is verbally interpreted as
Very Good.Overall, the foreign and local respondents assessment on
the status of Batlag Falls in terms of fees is Very Good, having an
overall weighted mean of 2.57.
1.3 SecurityTable 7
Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on the status of
Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of SecurityCriteriaForeign
Tourists Local TouristsComposite
WMVIWMVIWMVI
a. Safety and precautionary guidelines are posted in conspicuous
area.2.12VG1.40E1.76E
b. Safety processes and measures are provided prevent
accidents.2.48VG1.44E1.96VG
c. Security personnel are visible.2.36VG1.52E1.94VG
d. Emergency tools, fire extinguishers, fire exits, location
maps etc. are provided.3.08G2.20VG2.64G
e. CCTV Cameras are installed for surveillance and
monitoring.3.76F2.80G3.28G
f. Security personnel are well trained, evaluated and
courteous.2.80G1.80E2.30VG
Total2.77G1.86VG2.57VG
Legend: Verbal Interpretation RangeExcellent (E)1.00-1.80Very
Good (VG)1.81-2.60Good (G)2.61-3.40Fair(F)3.41-4.20Poor
(P)4.21-5.00Table 7 presents the Assessment of Foreign and Local
Tourists on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of
Security.As presented in the table 6, the Foreign Tourists
assessment is Very Good, Good and Fair with obtained mean values
2.1, 2.48, 2.36, 3.08, 3.76 and 2.80 having an overall mean of 2.77
which is verbally interpreted as Good.The criterion CCTV Cameras
are installed for surveillance and monitoring gathered the lowest
mean value of 3.76, with verbal interpretation Fair while the
criterion Safety and precautionary guidelines are posted in
conspicuous area accumulated the highest mean value 2.12, verbally
interpreted as Very Good.However, the Local Tourists assessment is
Excellent and Very Good with obtained mean values 1.40, 1.44, 1.52,
2.20, 2.80 and 1.80 having an overall mean of 1.86, verbally
interpreted as Very Good.The criterion CCTV Cameras are installed
for surveillance and monitoring collected the lowest mean value of
2.80, with verbal interpretation Good while the criterion Safety
and precautionary guidelines are posted in conspicuous area
gathered the highest mean value of 1.40, verbally interpreted as
Very Good.In general, the foreign and local respondents assessment
on the status of Daranak Falls in terms of security is Very Good,
with overall weighted mean of 2.57.
Table 8
Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on the status of Batlag
Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of SecurityCriteriaForeign Tourists
Local TouristsComposite
WMVIWMVIWMVI
a. Safety and precautionary guidelines are posted in conspicuous
area.2.16VG2.40VG2.28VG
b. Safety processes and measures are provided prevent
accidents.2.28VG2.32VG2.30VG
c. Security personnel are visible.1.84VG2.48VG2.16VG
d. Emergency tools, fire extinguishers, fire exits, location
maps etc. are provided.3.20G3.04G3.12G
e. CCTV Cameras are installed for surveillance and
monitoring.3.92F3.96F3.94F
f. Security personnel are well trained, evaluated and
courteous.2.64G2.72G2.68G
Total2.67G2.82G2.75G
Legend: Verbal Interpretation RangeExcellent (E)1.00-1.80Very
Good (VG)1.81-2.60Good (G)2.61-3.40Fair(F)3.41-4.20Poor
(P)4.21-5.00
Table 8 presents the Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on
the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of Security.As
shown in the data table 7, the Foreign Tourists assessment is Very
Good, Good and Fair with obtained mean values 2.16, 2.28, 1.84,
3.20, 3.92 and 2.64 having an overall mean of 2.67 which is
verbally interpreted as Good.The criterion CCTV Cameras are
installed for surveillance and monitoring gathered the lowest mean
value of 3.92, verbally interpreted as Fair while the criterion
Security personnel are visible collected the highest mean value
1.84, with verbal interpretation as Very Good.Otherwise, the Local
Tourists assessment is Very Good, Good and Fair having obtained
mean values 2.28, 2.30, 2.16, 3.12, 3.94 and 2.68 with an overall
mean of 2.82, verbally interpreted as Good.The criterion CCTV
Cameras are installed for surveillance and monitoring collected the
lowest mean value of 3.96, with verbal interpretation Fair while
the criterion Safety processes and measures are provided prevent
accidents gathered the highest mean value of 2.32, verbally
interpreted as Very Good.All over, the foreign and local
respondents assessment on the status of Batlag Falls in terms of
security is Good, having an overall weighted mean 2.75.
1.4 Appearance and Attractiveness
Table 9
Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on the status of
Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of Appearance and
Attractiveness
CriteriaForeign Tourists Local TouristsComposite
WMVIWMVIWMVI
a. Ambiance is appealing to the tourists.1.64E1.56E1.60E
b. The cleanliness of place is
well-maintained.1.96VG1.44E1.70E
c. The site is capable of attracting the interest of tourists
attraction for reference.1.60E1.40E1.50E
d. The attraction satisfies and meets the expectations and
leisure needs of the tourists.2.52VG1.42E1.97
VG
e. The actual view and appearance of the attraction is the same
or more beautiful than pictures, postcards, tarpaulins
etc.2.12VG1.72E1.92VG
f. The site has good, comfortable and accommodating facility.
(Cottages, restaurants and souvenir shops
etc.)2.20VG2.04VG2.12VG
g. The place has top-quality equipment like furniture and
fixtures and other resources to compliment the
facilities.2.80G2.36VG2.58VG
Total2.12VG1.71E1.92VG
Legend: Verbal Interpretation RangeExcellent (E)1.00-1.80Very
Good (VG)1.81-2.60Good (G)2.61-3.40Fair(F)3.41-4.20Poor
(P)4.21-5.00Table 9 shows the Assessment of Foreign and Local
Tourists on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of
Appearance and Attractiveness.As presented in the table 8, the
Foreign Tourists assessment is Excellent, Very Good and Good with
obtained mean values1.64, 1.96, 1.60, 2.52, 2.12, 2.20 and 2.80
having an overall mean of 2.12 which is verbally interpreted as
Very Good.The criterion The place has top-quality equipment like
furniture and fixtures and other resources to compliment the
facilities gathered the lowest mean value of 2.80, with verbal
interpretation Good while the criterion The site is capable of
attracting the interest of tourists attraction for reference
garnered the highest mean value with 1.60, is verbally interpreted
as Excellent.Then, the Local Tourists assessment is Excellent and
Very Good with obtained mean values 1.56, 1.44, 1.40, 1.42, 1.72,
2.04 and 2.36 having an overall mean of 1.71, verbally interpreted
as Very Good.The criterion The place has top-quality equipment like
furniture and fixtures and other resources to compliment the
facilities gathered the lowest mean value of 2.36, which is
verbally interpreted as Very Good while the criterion The site is
capable of attracting the interest of tourists attraction for
reference gathered the highest mean value of 1.40, with Excellent
verbal interpretation.Overall, the foreign and local respondents
assessment on the status of Daranak Falls in terms of appearance
and attractiveness is Very Good, having an overall weighted mean of
1.92. Table 10
Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on the status of Batlag
Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of Appearance and Attractiveness
CriteriaForeign Tourists Local TouristsComposite
WMVIWMVIWMVI
a. Ambiance is appealing to the tourists.1.60E1.92VG1.76E
b. The cleanliness of place is
well-maintained.1.96VG2.20VG2.08VG
c. The site is capable of attracting the interest of tourists
attraction for reference.1.72E2.04VG1.88VG
d. The attraction satisfies and meets the expectations and
leisure needs of the tourists.1.76E1.96VG1.86
VG
e. The actual view and appearance of the attraction is the same
or more beautiful than pictures, postcards, tarpaulins
etc.1.84VG1.92VG1.88VG
f. The site has good, comfortable and accommodating facility.
(Cottages, restaurants and souvenir shops
etc.)2.29VG2.20VG2.25VG
g. The place has top-quality equipment like furniture and
fixtures and other resources to compliment the
facilities.2.96G2.60VG2.78G
Total2.02VG2.12VG2.07VG
Legend: Verbal Interpretation RangeExcellent (E)1.00-1.80Very
Good (VG)1.81-2.60Good (G)2.61-3.40Fair(F)3.41-4.20Poor
(P)4.21-5.00
Table 10 presents the Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists
on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of
Appearance and Attractiveness.As shown in the table 9, the Foreign
Tourists assessment is Excellent, Very Good, and Good with obtained
mean values 1.60, 1.96, 1.72, 1.76, 1.84, 2.29 and 2.96 having an
overall mean of 2.02 which is verbally interpreted as Very Good.The
criterion The place has top-quality equipment like furniture and
fixtures and other resources to compliment the facilities collected
the lowest mean value of 2.96, with verbal interpretation Good
while the criterion Ambiance is appealing to the tourists
accumulated the highest mean value 1.60, verbally interpreted as
Excellent.On the other hand, the Local Tourists assessment is Very
Good with obtained mean values 1.92, 2.20, 2.04, 1.96, 1.92, 2.20
and 2.60 having an overall mean of 2.12, verbally interpreted as
Very Good.The criterion The place has top-quality equipment like
furniture and fixtures and other resources to compliment the
facilities collected the lowest mean value of 2.60, with verbal
interpretation Very Good while the criteria Ambiance is appealing
to the tourists and The actual view and appearance of the
attraction is the same or more beautiful than pictures, postcards,
tarpaulins etc gathered the highest mean values of 1.92, which is
verbally interpreted as Very Good.In general, the foreign and local
respondents assessment on the status of Batlag Falls in terms of
appearance and attractiveness is Very Good, with overall weighted
mean of 2.07.
1.5 PopularityTable 11
Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on the status of
Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of PopularityCriteriaForeign
Tourists Local TouristsComposite
WMVIWMVIWMVI
a. The attraction has a good advertisement and promotions in
posters, tarpaulins, flyers etc.2.16VG2.00VG2.08VG
b. There are good feedbacks about the site that attracts the
attention of tourists.2.04VG1.76E1.90VG
c. The site is well-known and familiar to people in the
municipality/province.1.92VG1.52E1.72E
d. The place has effective ways of introducing the place in
social medias, blogs and newspapers.2.60VG1.84VG2.22VG
e. The area has a great access for entertainment and leisure
activities.2.52VG1.80E2.16VG
Total2.25VG2.21VG2.23VG
Legend: Verbal Interpretation RangeExcellent (E)1.00-1.80Very
Good (VG)1.81-2.60Good (G)2.61-3.40Fair(F)3.41-4.20Poor
(P)4.21-5.00
Table 11 presents the Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists
on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of
Popularity.As shown in the table 10, the Foreign Tourists
assessment is Very Good with obtained mean values 2.16, 2.04, 1.92,
2.60, and 2.52 having an overall mean of 2.25, which is verbally
interpreted as Very Good.The criterion The place has effective ways
of introducing the place in social medias, blogs and newspapers
gathered the lowest mean value with 2.60, which is verbally
interpreted as Very Good while the criterion The site is well-known
and familiar to people in the municipality/province gathered the
highest mean value 1.92, with verbal interpretation of Very
Good.Otherwise, the Local Tourists assessments are Excellent and
Very Good with obtained mean values 2.00, 1.76, 1.52, 1.84 and
1.80, having an overall mean of 2.21, which is verbally interpreted
as Very Good.The criterion The attraction has a good advertisement
and promotions in posters, tarpaulins, flyers etc garnered the
lowest mean value of 2.00 with verbal interpretation Very Good
while the criterion The site is well-known and familiar to people
in the municipality/province gathered the highest mean value of
1.52, which is verbally interpreted as Excellent.In general, the
foreign and local respondents assessment on the status of Daranak
Falls in terms of popularity is Very Good, having an overall
weighted mean of 2.23.
Table 12
Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on the status of Batlag
Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of PopularityCriteriaForeign
Tourists Local TouristsComposite
WMVIWMVIWMVI
a. The attraction has a good advertisement and promotions in
posters, tarpaulins, flyers etc.2.72G2.28VG2.50VG
b. There are good feedbacks about the site that attracts the
attention of tourists.2.04VG2.16VG2.10VG
c. The site is well-known and familiar to people in the
municipality/province.1.76E2.00VG1.88VG
d. The place has effective ways of introducing the place in
social medias, blogs and newspapers.2.40VG2.20VG2.30VG
e. The area has a great access for entertainment and leisure
activities.2.20VG2.48VG2.34VG
Total2.22VG2.21VG2.23VG
Legend: Verbal Interpretation RangeExcellent (E)1.00-1.80Very
Good (VG)1.81-2.60Good (G)2.61-3.40Fair(F)3.41-4.20Poor
(P)4.21-5.00
Table 12 presents the Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists
on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of
Popularity.As shown in the data table 11, the Foreign Tourists
assessments are Excellent, Very Good and Good with obtained mean
values 2.72, 2.04, 1.76, 2.40 and 2.20 having an overall mean of
2.22 which is verbally interpreted as Very Good.The criterion The
attraction has a good advertisement and promotions in posters,
tarpaulins, flyers etc accumulated the lowest mean value of 2.72,
verbally interpreted as Good while the criterion The site is
well-known and familiar to people in the municipality/province
collected the highest mean value 1.76, with verbal interpretation
as Excellent.On the other hand, the Local Tourists assessment is
Very Good having obtained mean values 2.28, 2.16, 2.00, 2.20 and
2.48 with an overall mean of 2.21, verbally interpreted as Very
Good.The criterion The area has a great access for entertainment
and leisure activities collected the lowest mean value of 2.48,
with verbal interpretation Very Good while the criterion The site
is well-known and familiar to people in the municipality/province
gathered the highest mean value of 2.00, verbally interpreted as
Very Good.All over, the foreign and local respondents assessment on
the status of Batlag Falls in terms of popularity is Very Good,
having an overall weighted mean 2.23.
1.6 PreservationTable 13
Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on the status of
Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of
PreservationCriteriaForeign Tourists Local TouristsComposite
WMVIWMVIWMVI
a. General rules and guidelines in visiting/using the site are
posted in conspicuous area of the place.2.44VG1.60E2.02VG
b. There are personnel assisting and orienting the tourist about
the proper use of the site.2.12VG1.76E1.94VG
c. Conserving the attractions is
well-maintained.2.08VG1.48E1.78E
d. The personnel are maintaining the beauty of attractions with
well-equipped facilities.2.28VG2.08VG2.18VG
e. The people in the area are obtaining reliable information in
conserving attractions.2.52VG1.64E2.08VG
f. There are various approaches and techniques for attractions
sustainability.2.40VG1.64E2.02VG
g. The personnel generate opportunities to improve efficient
attractions.2.64G1.76E2.20VG
Total2.35VG1.71E2.03VG
Legend: Verbal Interpretation RangeExcellent (E)1.00-1.80Very
Good (VG)1.81-2.60Good (G)2.61-3.40Fair(F)3.41-4.20Poor
(P)4.21-5.00
Table 13 presents the Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists
on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of
Preservation.As shown in the table 12, the Foreign Tourists
assessments is Very Good and Good with obtained mean values 2.44,
2.12, 2.08, 2.28, 2.52, 2.40 and 2.64 having an overall mean of
2.35 which is verbally interpreted as Very Good.The criterion The
people in the area are obtaining reliable information in conserving
attractions gathered the lowest mean value of 2.52, with verbal
interpretation Very Good while the criterion Conserving the
attractions is well-maintained accumulated the highest mean value
2.08, verbally interpreted as Very Good.However, the Local Tourists
assessments are Excellent and Very Good with obtained mean values
1.60, 1.76, 1.48, 2.08, 1.64, 1.64 and 1.76 having an overall mean
of 1.71, verbally interpreted as Excellent.The criterion The
personnel are maintaining the beauty of attractions with
well-equipped facilities collected the lowest mean value of 2.08,
with verbal interpretation Very Good while the criterion Conserving
the attractions is well-maintained gathered the highest mean value
of 1.48, verbally interpreted as Excellent.In general, the foreign
and local respondents assessment on the status of Daranak Falls in
terms of preservation is Very Good, with overall weighted mean of
2.03.
Table 14
Assessment of Foreign and Local Tourists on the status of Batlag
Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of PreservationCriteriaForeign
Tourists Local TouristsComposite
WMVIWMVIWMVI
a. General rules and guidelines in visiting/using the site are
posted in conspicuous area of the place.2.24VG2.04VG2.14VG
b. There are personnel assisting and orienting the tourist about
the proper use of the site.2.39VG2.12VG2.26VG
c. Conserving the attractions is
well-maintained.2.04VG2.08VG2.04E
d. The personnel are maintaining the beauty of attractions with
well-equipped facilities.2.28VG2.04VG2.16VG
e. The people in the area are obtaining reliable information in
conserving attractions.2.08VG2.16VG2.12VG
f. There are various approaches and techniques for attractions
sustainability.2.56VG2.28VG2.42VG
g. The personnel generate opportunities to improve efficient
attractions.2.48VG2.44VG2.46VG
Total2.30VG2.17VG2.24VG
Legend: Verbal Interpretation RangeExcellent (E)1.00-1.80Very
Good (VG)1.81-2.60Good (G)2.61-3.40Fair(F)3.41-4.20Poor
(P)4.21-5.00Table 14 presents the Assessment of Foreign and Local
Tourists on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of
Preservation.As presented in the table 13, the Foreign Tourists
assessment is Very Good with obtained mean values 2.24, 2.39, 2.04,
2.28, 2.08, 2.56 and 2.48 having an overall mean of 2.30 which is
verbally interpreted as Very Good.The criterion There are various
approaches and techniques for attractions sustainability gathered
the lowest mean value of 2.28, with verbal interpretation Very Good
while the criterion The people in the area are obtaining reliable
information in conserving attractions gathered the highest mean
value with 2.08, which is verbally interpreted as Very Good.Then,
the Local Tourists assessment is Very Good with obtained mean
values 2.04, 2.12, 2.08, 2.04, 2.16, 2.28 and 2.44 having an
overall mean of 2.17, verbally interpreted as Very Good.The
criterion The personnel generate opportunities to improve efficient
attractions gathered the lowest mean value of 2.44, which is
verbally interpreted as Very Good while the criteria General rules
and guidelines in visiting/using the site are posted in conspicuous
area of the place and The personnel are maintaining the beauty of
attractions with well-equipped facilities gathered the highest mean
value of 2.04, verbally interpreted as Very Good.Generally, the
foreign and local respondents assessment on the status of Batlag
Falls in terms of preservation is Very Good, having an overall
weighted mean of 2.24.
Sub-problem No. 2. Do significant differences exist between the
assessment of local and foreign tourists/visitors?2.1 LocationTable
15
Sample T-test of the Foreign and Local Tourists Regarding their
Assessment on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms
of Location
ParameterT-critical2-tailT-value tabulatedT-statT-value
computedRemarksInterpretation
Location2.0212.251Reject the null hypothesisThere is significant
difference
Table 15 shows the t-test of Foreign and Local Tourists
regarding their assessment on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay,
Rizal in terms of location. Since the tabulated value which is
2.021, is less than the computed t-value, 2.251, the null
hypothesis is rejected and therefore there is a significant
difference in the assessment of the two group respondents on the
status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal Province in terms of
location.Table 16
Sample T-test of the Foreign and Local Tourists Regarding their
Assessment on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms
of Location
ParameterT-critical2-tailT-value tabulatedT-statT-value
computedRemarksInterpretation
Location2.0210.597Do not reject the null hypothesisThere is no
significant difference
Table 16 presents the t-test of Foreign and Local Tourists
regarding their assessment on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay,
Rizal in terms of location. Since the tabulated value which is
2.021, is greater than the computed t-value, 0.597, the null
hypothesis is not rejected and therefore there is no significant
difference in the assessment of the two group respondents on the
status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal Province in terms of
location.2.2 FeesTable 17
Sample T-test of the Foreign and Local Tourists Regarding their
Assessment on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms
of Fees
ParameterT-critical2-tailT-value tabulatedT-statT-value
computedRemarksInterpretation
Fees2.0213.065Reject the null hypothesisThere is significant
difference
Table 17 demonstrates the t-test of Foreign and Local Tourists
regarding their assessment on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay,
Rizal in terms of fees. Since the tabulated value which is 2.021,
is less than the computed t-value, 3.065, the null hypothesis is
rejected and therefore there is a significant difference in the
assessment of the two group respondents on the status of Daranak
Falls in Tanay, Rizal Province in terms of fees.
Table 18
Sample T-test of the Foreign and Local Tourists Regarding their
Assessment on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms
of Fees
ParameterT-critical2-tailT-value tabulatedT-statT-value
computedRemarksInterpretation
Fees2.0211.381Do not reject the null hypothesisThere is no
significant difference
Table 18 presents the t-test of Foreign and Local Tourists
regarding their assessment on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay,
Rizal in terms of fees. Since the tabulated value which is 2.021,
is greater than the computed t-value, 1.381, the null hypothesis is
not rejected and therefore there is no significant difference in
the assessment of the two group respondents on the status of Batlag
Falls in Tanay, Rizal Province in terms of fees.
2.3 Security
Table 19
Sample T-test of the Foreign and Local Tourists Regarding their
Assessment on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms
of Security
ParameterT-critical2-tailT-value tabulatedT-statT-value
computedRemarksInterpretation
Security2.0212.985Reject the null hypothesisThere is significant
difference
Table 19 demonstrates the t-test of Foreign and Local Tourists
regarding their assessment on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay,
Rizal in terms of security. Since the tabulated value which is
2.021, is less than the computed t-value, 2.985, the null
hypothesis is rejected and therefore there is a significant
difference in the assessment of the two group respondents on the
status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal Province in terms of
security.
Table 20
Sample T-test of the Foreign and Local Tourists Regarding their
Assessment on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms
of Security
ParameterT-critical2-tailT-value tabulatedT-statT-value
computedRemarksInterpretation
Security2.0210.479Do not reject the null hypothesisThere is no
significant difference
Table 20 presents the t-test of Foreign and Local Tourists
regarding their assessment on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay,
Rizal in terms of security. Since the tabulated value which is
2.021, is greater than the computed t-value, 0.479, the null
hypothesis is not rejected and therefore there is no significant
difference in the assessment of the two group respondents on the
status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal Province in terms of
security.
2.4 Appearance and AttractivenessTable 21
Sample T-test of the Foreign and Local Tourists Regarding their
Assessment on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms
of Appearance and Attractiveness
ParameterT-critical2-tailT-value tabulatedT-statT-value
computedRemarksInterpretation
Appearance and Attractiveness2.0211.574Do not reject the null
hypothesisThere is no significant difference
Table 21 shows the t-test of Foreign and Local Tourists
regarding their assessment on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay,
Rizal in terms of appearance and attractiveness. Since the
tabulated value which is 2.021, is greater than the computed
t-value, 1.574, the null hypothesis is not rejected and therefore
there is no significant difference in the assessment of the two
group respondents on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal
Province in terms of appearance and attractiveness.
Table 22
Sample T-test of the Foreign and Local Tourists Regarding their
Assessment on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms
of Appearance and Attractiveness
ParameterT-critical2-tailT-value tabulatedT-statT-value
computedRemarksInterpretation
Appearance and Attractiveness2.0210.389Do not reject the null
hypothesisThere is no significant difference
Table 22 presents the t-test of Foreign and Local Tourists
regarding their assessment on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay,
Rizal in terms of appearance and attractiveness. Since the
tabulated value which is 2.021, is greater than the computed
t-value, 0. 0.389, the null hypothesis is not rejected and
therefore there is no significant difference in the assessment of
the two group respondents on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay,
Rizal Province in terms of appearance and attractiveness.
2.4 PopularityTable 23
Sample T-test of the Foreign and Local Tourists Regarding their
Assessment on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms
of Popularity
ParameterT-critical2-tailT-value tabulatedT-statT-value
computedRemarksInterpretation
Popularity2.0210.047Do not reject the null hypothesisThere is no
significant difference
Table 23 presents the t-test of Foreign and Local Tourists
regarding their assessment on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay,
Rizal in terms of popularity. Since the tabulated value which is
2.021, is greater than the computed t-value, 0.047, the null
hypothesis is not rejected and therefore there is no significant
difference in the assessment of the two group respondents on the
status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal Province in terms of
popularity.
Table 24
Sample T-test of the Foreign and Local Tourists Regarding their
Assessment on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms
of Popularity
ParameterT-critical2-tailT-value tabulatedT-statT-value
computedRemarksInterpretation
Popularity2.0210.047Do not reject the null hypothesisThere is no
significant difference
Table 24 demonstrates the t-test of Foreign and Local Tourists
regarding their assessment on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay,
Rizal in terms of popularity. Since the tabulated value which is
2.021, is greater than the computed t-value, 0.047, the null
hypothesis is not rejected and therefore there is no significant
difference in the assessment of the two group respondents on the
status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal Province in terms of
popularity.
2.4 PreservationTable 25
Sample T-test of the Foreign and Local Tourists Regarding their
Assessment on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms
of Preservation
ParameterT-critical2-tailT-value tabulatedT-statT-value
computedRemarksInterpretation
Preservation2.0210.462Do not reject the null hypothesisThere is
no significant difference
Table 25 shows the t-test of Foreign and Local Tourists
regarding their assessment on the status of Daranak Falls in Tanay,
Rizal in terms of preservation. Since the tabulated value which is
2.021, is greater than the computed t-value, 0.462, the null
hypothesis is not rejected and therefore there is no significant
difference in the assessment of the two group respondents on the
status of Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal Province in terms of
preservation.
Table 26
Sample T-test of the Foreign and Local Tourists Regarding their
Assessment on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms
of Preservation
ParameterT-critical2-tailT-value tabulatedT-statT-value
computedRemarksInterpretation
Preservation2.0210.462Do not reject the null hypothesisThere is
no significant difference
Table 26 shows the t-test of Foreign and Local Tourists
regarding their assessment on the status of Batlag Falls in Tanay,
Rizal in terms of preservation. Since the tabulated value which is
2.021, is greater than the computed t-value, 0.462, the null
hypothesis is not rejected and therefore there is no significant
difference in the assessment of the two group respondents on the
status of Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal Province in terms of
preservation.
Sub-problem No. 3. Based on the findings, what are the problems
identified?Based on the data gathered, the following problems are
identified in terms of Location, the site is not near to some known
landmarks, malls, school, churches etc.; in terms of Fees is lack
of advantage cards, bonus cards, discount cards etc.; in terms of
Security is lack of CCTV Cameras; in terms of Appearance and
Attractiveness is lack of top-quality equipment like furniture and
fixtures and other resources; in terms of Popularity is lack of
effective ways of introducing the place in social medias, blogs and
newspapers, lack of good advertisement and promotions and there is
no great access for entertainment and leisure activities; in terms
of Preservation is the lack of reliable information in conserving
the area, maintaining the beauty of attractions with well-equipped
facilities and opportunities to improve efficient attractions.
Sub-problem No. 4. What development plan could be proposed to
minimize the identified problems?Based on the findings, the
proposed development plan are promoting greater offers and promo
deals to local and foreign tourists, installing CCTV Cameras for
surveillance and monitoring, improving the facilities that have a
contribution in having good services, having innovative ways in
endorsing the tourist attractions, acquiring different recreational
and enhancing the maintenance of the natural attractions that will
satisfy the tourists.
Chapter 5Summary, Conclusions, and RecommendationsSummaryThe
main objective of the study was to develop the tourist attractions,
Daranak and Batlag Falls, which can contribute to its popularity in
Rizal province.The salient findings of the study are as follows:1.
The Foreign and Local Tourists assessed the status of the Daranak
and Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal in terms of: 1.1 Location as Good
for foreign tourists and Very Good for local tourists in Daranak
Falls while Very Good for foreign and local tourists in Batlag
Falls.1.2 Fees as Good for foreign tourists and Very Good for local
tourists in Daranak Falls while Very Good for foreign tourists and
Good for local tourists in Batlag Falls. 1.3 Security as Good for
foreign tourists and Very Good for local tourists in Daranak Falls
while Good for foreign and local tourists in Batlag Falls. 1.4
Appearance and Attractiveness as Very Good for foreign and local
tourists in Daranak Falls while Very Good also for foreign and
local tourists in Batlag Falls.1.5 Popularity as Very Good for
foreign and local tourists in Daranak Falls while Very Good also
for foreign and local tourists in Batlag Falls.1.6 Preservation as
Very Good for foreign tourists and Excellent for local tourists in
Daranak Falls while Very Good for foreign and local tourists in
Batlag Falls. 2. Comparing the assessment of the local and foreign
tourists/visitors in Daranak Falls in terms of Location, there is a
significant difference yielded tabulated value 2.021 less than the
overall computed t-value 2.251 between the assessments of the two
respondents; in terms of Fees the tabulated value 2.021 is less
than the overall computed t-value 3.065 then there is a significant
difference; in terms of Security the tabulated value is 2.021 less
than the computed t-value of 2.985, therefore there is a
significant difference; in terms of Appearance and Attractiveness
the tabulated value 2.021 is greater than the overall computed
t-value, 1.574 then there is no significant difference; in terms of
Popularity, the tabulated value 2.021 is greater than the computed
t-value, 0.047 then there is no significant difference; in terms of
Preservation, the tabulated value is 2.021 is greater than the
computed t-value 0.462, there is no significant difference.On the
hand, in weighing the presented t-test of the local and foreign
tourists/visitors in Batlag Falls regarding the status of tourist
attractions in terms of Location, it was perceived that the
tabulated value 2.021 is greater than the overall computed t-value
0.597 consequently there is no significant difference between the
assessment of the two respondents; in terms of Fees, the tabulated
value 2.021 is greater than the overall computed t-value 1.381 then
there is no significant difference; in terms of Security the
tabulated value 2.021 is greater than the computed t-value 0.479
therefore there is no significant difference; in terms of
Appearance and Attractiveness, the tabulated value 2.021 is greater
than the computed t-value 0.389 then there is no significant
difference; in terms of Popularity, the tabulated value 2.021 is
greater than the computed t-value 0.047 therefore there is no
significant difference; in terms of Preservation, the tabulated
value 2.021 is greater than the computed t-value 0.462 then there
is no significant difference.
3. The problems that exist in assessing the status of Daranak
and Batlag Falls in terms of Location is that the site is not near
to some known landmarks, malls, school, churches etc.; in terms of
Fees is lack of advantage cards, bonus cards, discount cards etc.;
in terms of Security is lack of CCTV Cameras; in terms of
Appearance and Attractiveness is lack of top-quality equipment like
furniture and fixtures and other resources; in terms of Popularity
is lack of effective ways of introducing the place in social
medias, blogs and newspapers, lack of good advertisement and
promotions and there is no great access for entertainment and
leisure activities; in terms of Preservation is the lack of
reliable information in conserving the area, maintaining the beauty
of attractions with well-equipped facilities and opportunities to
improve efficient attractions.
4. The proposed development plan for the tourist attractions are
promoting greater offers and promo deals to local and foreign
tourists, installing CCTV Cameras for surveillance and monitoring,
improving the facilities that have a contribution in having good
services, having innovative ways in endorsing the tourist
attractions, acquiring different recreational activities for
tourist satisfaction and enhancing the maintenance of the natural
attractions. ConclusionsBased on the findings of the study, the
following conclusions are drawn:1. The respondents assessment
regarding the status of Daranak Falls in terms of Location, Fees,
Security, Appearance and Attractiveness, Popularity and
Preservation resulted as Very Good while the evaluation about the
status of Batlag Falls in terms of Location, Fees, Appearance and
Attractiveness, Popularity and Preservation was rated Very Good
except for Security which is rated as Good.
2. It was analyzed in this study that there is a significant
difference between the perceptions of local and foreign
tourist/visitors in relation to the status of Daranak falls in
terms of Location, Fees and Security.
3. It was perceived to the information gathered that majority of
the respondents identified the problems as lack of promo deals and
discounts, security, facilities, promotional campaigns,
recreational opportunities, important information for an effective
conservation action. Also, there are no other establishments near
the tourist attractions. Therefore, these problems should be
solved.4. Based on the findings and existing problems identified,
the development plan that could be proposed are giving out
discounts to loyal customers, providing CCTV Cameras and
establishing additional furniture and fixtures that will compliment
the facilities, generating effective ways of good advertisements
and promotions in introducing the place, creating unique ideas of
entertainment and leisure activities and sustaining a high level of
protection of the tourist attractions. Also, developing
transportation links to have great access between the tourist
attractions and other establishments. RecommendationsBased on the
findings and conclusion presented, the following recommendations
are suggested:1. Based on the gathered data from this study, even
though there is already good management in the tourist attractions,
we could propose that the local government should have developments
in other areas of taking care of the attractions. The local
government should see to it that as the tourism industry grows in
the area, maintaining the beauty and protection should be observed
as well because it is one of the factors that will help in gaining
more tourists.
2. Since there is a significant difference between the local and
foreign tourists/visitors regarding the status of Daranak Falls in
terms of Location, Fees and Security, the management should find
the differences and then create development plans to solve the
major problems identified. After creating development plans, the
management should be more aware of what they could improve in their
location and how fees and security of the place will affect the
visitors.
3. Problems identified based on the information gathered by the
majority of respondents should be settled by the local government.
Thus, the awareness of these problems can come up with best
development plans that will support the fulfillment of the
facilities and tools used for the security of the place. The
management could also propose to build establishments near the
tourist attractions that will also catch the attention of local and
foreign tourists. 4. The government should take into consideration
the needs of the tourist attractions, so that it can contribute to
the enhancement of the management effectiveness. Thus, local
government can take part in helping the management to develop
innovative solutions for the advancement of tourism industry
through their tourist attractions.
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APPENDIX ASURVEY QUESTIONNAIREDate: ___________________
Name: ______________________________________
PART I. Demographic ProfilePlease provide the following
background information. Put a in the box.1. Gender: __Male__
Female2. Age: __ 18 and below __ 19-24 __ 25-30__ 31-36 __ 37-45 __
46-50 __ 50 and above3. Educational Attainment:__ Elementary
Undergraduate __ Elementary Graduate__ High School Undergraduate __
High School Graduate__ College Undergraduate __ College Graduate__
Others: (specify)____ _______________4. Your Category as
Respondents:__ Local Visitor/Tourist (Please answer A & B.1 on
Part 2) Province/City: ________________________
__ Foreign Visitor/Tourist (Please answer A & B.2 on Part 2)
Nationality: _____________________
PART II: RESPONDENTS PERCEPTION
A. Put a in the space provided that most closely describes your
opinion about the status of Daranak and batlag Falls in Tanay,
Rizal Province in terms of the following variables.
Rank the status of Daranak and Batlag Falls of Tanay, Rizal from
highest (1) to lowest (5).
(1)Excellent (2)Very Good(3)Good(4)Fair(5)Poor
CATEGORY
1. Location(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
The attraction/destination is accessibly located.
The attraction is near to the public transportation, main roads,
and highways.
The site clearly show the address of the attraction for
reference.
Posted signboards and banners near the area to locate the
attraction.
The site is near to some known landmarks, malls, schools,
churches etc.
The place offers parking lot and space.
2. Fees(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
The entrance fees are minimal (low price).
The site offers affordable and budget-friendly package
deals.
The site offers discounts. (e.g. student discounts, senior
citizen discounts, group discounts etc.)
Advantage cards, bonus cards, discount cards etc. are offered to
loyal customers.
Affordable recreational activities are provided.
3. Security(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
Safety and precautionary guidelines are posted in conspicuous
area.
Safety processes and measures are provided prevent
accidents.
Security personnel are visible.
Emergency tools, fire extinguishers, fire exits, location maps
etc. are provided.
CCTV Cameras are installed for surveillance and monitoring.
Security personnel are well trained, evaluated and
courteous.
4. Appearance and Attractiveness(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
Ambiance is appealing to the tourists.
The cleanliness of place is well-maintained.
The site is capable of attracting the interest of tourists.
The attraction satisfies and meets t