Group 3 Final Paper

Republic of the Philippines
CARAGA Administrative Region

Tandag City Division
JACINTO P. ELPA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Capitol Hills, Telaje, Tandag City
Tourism Activities in Tandag City as Perceived by the Senior High

School Students of Jacinto P. Elpa National High School
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A Research Proposal in Senior High Department

submitted as partial fulfillment of the requirements
in Practical Research 2
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Jamil A. Macauyag
Reiner R. Demontar
Alejandrine G. Artiza
Meralyn Q. Dizon
Angel M. Ejandra
Ronald Jr. S. Escabal
Lanie Mae A. Estrada
Nathaniel Y. Aurio Jr.
Evan Makiling
Jocel Montero
Christian Paul S. Cabaña
Researchers
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ZYX RAXIE R. CUARTERO, EdD

Research Adviser
June 2023
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
This research attached hereto, titled “Tourism Activities in Tandag City as Perceived by
the Senior High School Students of Jacinto P. Elpa National High School” prepared and
submitted by Jamil A. Macauyag, Reiner R. Demontar, Alejandrine G. Artiza, Meralyn
Q. Dizon, Angel M. Ejandra, Ronald S. Escabal Jr., Lanie Mae A. Estrada, Nathaniel Y.
Aurio Jr. , Evan Makiling, Jocel Montero, Christian Paul S. Cabaña as a requirement for
Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion.
ZYX RAXIE R. CUARTERO, EdD

Research Adviser
Approved as research project for Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion by the
Research Committee.
RONALD L. RUBI VAL C. ACQUIATAN

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Research Panel Research Panel
JESSA ANTONIO
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Chairman
Accepted as research project for Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion by the
School Principal.
__________________________ ___EVELYN C. BANDOY, EdD__

Date Principal IV
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to discover and comprehend how senior high school
students at Jacinto P. Elpa National High School feel about Tandag City's tourism-related
activities. Cities' economies depend heavily on tourism, which also has the power to
influence nearby towns. This study sheds light on the younger generation's awareness,
preferences, and viewpoints of Tandag City's tourism-related activities by evaluating
their points of view.
A structured questionnaire was used in the research's quantitative methodology to
collect data from a sample of senior high school pupils. The questionnaire had questions
about lodgings, attractions, transportation, and cultural experiences, among other areas of
travel. Tables and charts were used to illustrate the data, which were then used to
evaluate it using descriptive statistics to give a thorough summary of the students'
perceptions.
Additionally, it was determined that cultural encounters—such as regional
festivals and gastronomic offerings were important elements that improved the students'
overall travel experience. However, the study also pointed out areas that needed to be
improved, such as the requirement for greater promotion of Tandag City's tourism-related
activities and the creation of more varied and interesting attractions.
The findings of this study help us understand how young people in Tandag City
view the city's tourism-related activities. The results can be a useful tool for educators,
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legislators, and local tourism stakeholders as they establish plans to improve experiences
for both locals and tourists. Tandag City can better match its tourism offers to the
changing interests and requirements of its prospective guests by taking into account the
preferences and viewpoints of the younger generation.
Keyword: senior high school students, tourism-related activities, Tandag City,
perceptions, preferences, viewpoints, structured questionnaire, quantitative methodology,
lodgings, attractions, transportation, cultural experiences, descriptive statistics, regional
festivals.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We would like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to the following
individuals and groups who have contributed to the successful completion of this research
study on "Tourism Activities in Tandag City as perceived by the senior high school
students of Jacinto P. Elpa National High School":
First and foremost, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our Research Professor, Mr.
Zyx R. Cuartero, for their invaluable guidance, expertise, and unwavering support
throughout the entire research process.
We would also like to acknowledge the immense support and cooperation
extended to us by the school staff of Jacinto P. Elpa National High School. Their
assistance in facilitating access to the necessary resources, data, and facilities has been
crucial in the smooth execution of this research.
A special thanks goes out to those dedicated research groupmates, whose
collective efforts, commitment, and collaborative spirit have made this study possible.
Each of them has played a vital role in the research process.
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Additionally, we would like to express our gratitude to our friends and family for
their constant encouragement, understanding, and patience throughout this research
journey. Their support has become a source of motivation and strength, allowing us to
overcome challenges.
Lastly, we extend our appreciation to all the participants, the senior high school
students of Jacinto P. Elpa National High School, who willingly took part in this study.
Their valuable insights and perspectives have enriched our research findings and
contributed to a comprehensive understanding of tourism activities in Tandag City.
Once again, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who have contributed to
this research endeavor. Your support and involvement have been invaluable, and we are
truly grateful for your assistance in making this study a reality.
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DEDICATION
The residents of Tandag City, the students at Jacinto P. Elpa National High
School, and ourselves are the three special groups of people to whom this research tool is
devoted.
This dedication is a tribute to your lively community and the distinctive
experiences it provides to both inhabitants and visitors, to the people who name Tandag
City their home. Your friendliness, generosity, and abiding love for your community
make Tandag a fantastic place to visit. May this study tool provide light on how senior
high school students perceive and think about the tourist attractions in your favorite city.
This tribute to the Jacinto P. Elpa National High School students acknowledges
your participation as the primary subjects of this study. Your voices, ideas, and
viewpoints are important in influencing how people perceive Tandag City's tourism-
related activities. May this tool provide a platform for your ideas and aid in the
improvement of your research and critical thinking abilities.
Finally, we are also dedicating this to ourselves. We devote our time, energy, and
knowledge as the instrument's developers and researchers to carrying out a thorough
investigation. We hope that this research adds to the body of knowledge about tourism-
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related activities, promotes fruitful debates, and inspires other research in the area. May
our combined efforts open the door to a greater understanding of Tandag tourism.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page …………………………………………………………….. i

Approval Sheet ……………………………………………………….. ii
Abstract ………………………………………………………………. iii-iv
Acknowledgments (optional) ..………………………………………. v-vi

Dedication (optional) ………………………………………………… vii
Table of Contents …………………………………………………….. viii
List of Tables …………………………………………………………. ix
List of Figures ………………………………………………………… x
List of Appendices ……………………………………………………. xi
Chapter 1. THE PROBLEM & ITS BACKGROUND …………….. 1

1.1 Introduction ………………………………………………… 1-2
1.2 Theoretical/Conceptual Framework ……………………….. 3-4
1.3 Statement of the Problem (and hypotheses if applicable) …. 5
1.4 Scope and Delimitation of the Study ……………………… 5-6
1.5 Significance of the Study ………………………………….. 6-9
1.6 Definition of Terms ……………………………………….. 9-10
Chapter 2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ……………… 11-28
Chapter 3. RESEARCH METHODS ……………………………….. 29

3.1 Research Design …………………………………………… 29
3.2 Participants of the Study ………………………………….. 30-32
3.3 Setting of the Study ……………………………………….. 33-34
3.4 Research Instrument ………………………………………. 34-35
3.5 Data Gathering Procedure ……………………………….… 35
3.6 Data Analysis ……………………………………………… 35-36
Chapter 4. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS &

INTERPRETATION OF DATA ………………………… 37-40
Chapter 5. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS &
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RECOMMENDATIONS ………………………………… 41-44
References ……………………………………………………………… 45-46

Appendix ………………………………………………………………. 47-50
Curriculum Vitae ……………………………………………………… 51-60
LIST OF TABLES
Tables Table Title Page
3.2.1 Distribution of Samples per Stratum among Grade 12 Students 31-32
of Jacinto P. Elpa National High School
3.6.1 Student Perception of Tourism Activities in Tandag City 37-39
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Figure Title Page
1 Conceptual Framework 2-4
2 Map of Jacinto P. Elpa National High School 33-34
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix Appendix Title Page
A Letter to the Principal 47
B Letter to the School Senior High School Coordinator 48
C Research Instrument 49-50
D Curriculum Vitae 51-60
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Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
Tandag City takes pride in its rich cultural past, where contemporary influences
coexist peacefully with traditional customs. Senior high school students have the
exceptional chance to participate in a variety of events that will fully immerse them in the
city's diverse cultural heritage. They can go to the Surigao del Sur Provincial Museum,
which has relics and displays that demonstrate the traditions, customs, and crafts of the
Manobo and Mandaya tribes that live there. Students can learn traditional dances, take
part in arts and crafts activities, and comprehend the core of Tandag City's cultural
identity by attending cultural workshops (Alchetron, 2022).
Although there is a sizable corpus of study on tourism-related activities, there is a
lack of a thorough grasp of how current technological improvements have affected these
activities. Particularly, the use of technology like smartphone apps, augmented reality,
and virtual reality has profoundly changed how tourists interact with various tourism-
related events. The scholarly literature, however, has not sufficiently examined or offered
a thorough understanding of how these developing technologies may impact the general
design, planning, and execution of tourism operations. This emphasizes the requirement
for additional research on the application and effects of these emerging technologies in
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the tourism sector. Understanding how smartphone apps, augmented reality, and virtual
reality affect tourism can provide (Wells, 2022).
This research aims to explore and understand the perceptions of these
students towards tourism activities in Tandag City and how they may impact
their attitudes and behaviors towards tourism development in their
community.
This study will provide valuable insights for policymakers and
tourism stakeholders to better understand and address the perceptions of the
local
population towards tourism activities in Tandag City.
Theoretical /Conceptual Framework
The development theory and then reviews its current state. It is
suggested that capitalism and international tourism are with us for the
foreseeable future, and that as international tourism is a cross-border activity
consistently linking individuals and institutions across 'developing' and
'developed countries, such a distinction is of no value in conceptualizing
tourism, which should be seen as operating in an international and systemic
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way. A global model of tourism political economy is suggested, which
incorporates international, intra-regional and domestic tourism.
The Network Theory (ANT) and its utility for tourism studies. It
argues that ANT can be an effective methodological approach for studying
tourism development due to two reasons. First, its ability to deal with
relational materiality of the social world, immanent in the concept of
translation which highlights the net-work practices of different actors; and
second, its willingness to grasp multiple relational orderings, thus drawing
diverse forms of tourism spatiality into analysis. The article begins by
briefly sketching out the discourse on tourism and tourism development in
consumers' behavioral intention. Tourists often have intention to visit a
destination if the destination personality is congruent with their own
personality (Litvin & Goh, 2002; Sirgy & Su, 2000). Nevertheless, other
scholars argued that there is a need in conducting further studies with the
aim of developing and testing global or integrative models that have been
developed in recent years. (Chen & Phou, 2013, Elliot et al. 2011; Zhang et
al. 2014)
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These theories are important and as these theories can enhance the
growth of the community. They introduce the importance of tourism and
give information about how people come up with each of their solution to a
certain problem that relates to tourism. They are considered as a tool that
gives knowledge about tourism and is beneficial towards the study of
tourism.
Tourism awareness as an independent variable It includes the level of
understanding of senior high school students about the importance of
tourism in Tandag City. This component also encompasses their knowledge
of the various tourism activities in the area, including historical sites, natural
attractions, and cultural events.
Another variable is tourism promotion It covers the strategies and
approaches used by senior high school students to promote tourism activities
in Tandag City. This includes the use of social media platforms, marketing
campaigns, and other promotional activities to increase the awareness and
interest of tourists.
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Statement of the Problem
This study aims to explore the perceptions and practices of senior high
school students regarding the preservation of tourism activities in Tandag
City.
Specifically, this study seeks to answer the following research
questions:
1. What is the students perception towards tourism activities in

Tandag City?
Scope and Limitation of the Study
The study aims to identify the different tourist attractions, events,
and activities in Tandag City, as well as to examine the role of the senior
high school students in preserving these activities.
The study is conducted within the premises of Jacinto P. Elpa
National High School, which is located in Tandag City. The data collection
methods used in this study may include surveys, interviews, and
observations of tourism activities.

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This study will seek to identify the different tourism activities in
Tandag City that are being preserved by the senior high school students and
to determine their level of awareness and involvement in preserving these
tourism activities. The study may also identify the challenges encountered
by the senior high school students in preserving these tourism activities.
Significance of the study
This study aims to contribute the development of the tourism industry
in Tandag City by identifying the various tourism activities that are being
preserved and promoted by the students. By understanding the unique
perspectives and contributions of the students, the local government and
tourism authorities can better tailor their efforts to cater to the needs and
interests of both tourists and the local community
Community. Tourism can have a huge impact on the community,
locally and globally. From the local to the global it is important that tourism
develops in order to create sustainable jobs and provide a way for people
from around the world to connect with their home country's culture.
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Increased tourism also helps keep lake levels stable, protect natural
resources and climate change.
Department of Education. Tourism is the key component of the
national economy that fuels growth and development. And it can be a great
tool to enhance higher education in our country and uplift our economy.
Tourism promotes economic development through foreign exchange
earnings, access to international markets, employment reactions and exports,
income generation and other means.
Future Researchers. It is hoped that the data provided by this study
will be useful for future researchers who will be interested in the area of
tourism by giving them the factual data on the status of tourism activities
and tourist traffic in Tandag City.
Local Government Units. Tourism is one of the most important cash
crops in the Philippines. This can be attributed to the strong tourist industry,
which is relatively new compared with other countries around the world.
The tourism industry also contributes greatly to economic development and
prosperity in the local government unit (LGU).
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Parents. With this study, parents are presented the knowledge of the
present and potential tourism activities that would help promote them to
others as well as given the inputs that allow them to encourage their children
to be good citizens that will help improve the tourism industry of the city,
which in turn will be good for the community overall.
School Administration. The officers that run the school can find
inputs in this study that would help provide training and activities that would
enhance the knowledge and skills of teachers and other related personnel of
the school regarding the importance of an improved tourism in the local
community and the role of the school plays a role in tourism education.
Students. This study is hoped to help inform students of the tourism
activities and tourist traffic of the city of Tandag and therefore encourage
them to help them think of their role in the improvement in the tourism
industry of the city.
Teachers. With this study, the teachers are given the information that
would help them understand the situation of the tourism industry of the city
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and therefore help in education students in the benefits of a booming tourism
industry in the city of Tandag.
Definition of Terms
Activities. The state in which things are happening or are being done.
(Merriam Webster Dictionary)
Attraction. A location that attracts tourists by offering something of
interest or pleasure. (Merriam Webster Dictionary)
Development. The act, process, or result of developing. (Merriam
Webster Dictionary)
Economy. The structure or conditions of economic life in a country.
area, or period. (Merriam Webster Dictionary)
Encourage. To inspire with courage, spirit, or hope. (Merriam
Webster Dictionary)
Perceived. Become aware or knowledgeable of (something);
recognize or comprehend. (Merriam Webster Dictionary)
Prosperity. The condition of being successful or thriving. (Merriam
Webster Dictionary)
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Provide. To supply or make available (Merriam Webster Dictionary)
Sustainable. Of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using
a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged.
(Merriam Webster Dictionary)
Tourism. Business organizing and execution of holidays and
excursions to tourist attractions. (Merriam Webster Dictionary)
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Chapter 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Related Literature
Foreign
Various forms of study have been done on the Dubai tourism sector.
They have not, however, been able to identify the functions that Dubai's
tourism sector performs The current study aims to evaluate the functions of
tourism in Dubai and its development, as well as to unearth pertinent data
that promotes the expansion of the city's tourism sector. The infrastructure,
tactics, and culture that support Dubai's tourism industry's expansion are
covered in the current article. The construction of the Burj Khalifa, the
highest structure in both Dubai and the entire world, is a reflection of the
city's desire to attract tourists. The Dubai tourism industry has been the
subject of numerous studies. However, they have not been able to pinpoint
the tasks that Dubai's tourism industry carries out. The current study intends
to assess the roles played by tourism in Dubai and how it has evolved, as
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well as to find relevant information that will help the city's tourism industry
grow. The current article discusses the setting, strategies, and culture that
enable Dubai's tourism industry's growth. The Burj Khalifa's construction as
the tallest building in Dubai and the entire world is evidence of the city's
ambition to draw tourists.
In Canadian geography departments, tourism research dates back to
R.I. in the early 1950s study on the effects of Ontario vacation spots by
Wolfe. Prior to that, the majority of studies were "in house," carried out by
government organizations and for-profit businesses with a stake in the
tourism industry, such as Parks Canada, the Canadian Office of Tourism,
and the Canadian Pacific Corporation. The geographic approaches and
concepts applied to the study field range from analyses of operations in the
tourism-related service industry to holistic environmental studies originating
from the Parks Canada mandate. The broader conceptual geographic
evolution can be used to identify a variety of key focus areas, including
carrying capacity, land use differentiation, destination area impact, spatial
linking application to the development of tourism destinations, and regional
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historical study, to name a few. By placing these notions in an evolutionary-
historical framework of analysis, this paper explains how they came to be
used in Canadian tourist research.
In recent years, Indonesia's tourism industry has flourished and is now
one of the country's primary sources of foreign currency gains. The tourist
potential of Indonesia's natural resources is yet underutilized. By 2019, the
government wants to increase the number of visitors from roughly 14
million in 2017 to 20 million. Bali will still be the key travel hub. The
government intends to develop other locations using Bali as the preferred
development model, especially through infrastructure programs to improve
accessibility, which has long been a problem for both regional development
and tourism. The local population's employment options will increase if their
tourism-related skills are improved. Reforms to vocational education and
training are required as a result. Furthermore, the government's recent
initiatives to enhance the business climate must be maintained, notably
through assisting businesses in embracing digitalization. In some locations,
tourism may be expanding too quickly without taking environmental and
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social sustainability concerns into sufficient consideration. More sustainable
tourist development can be facilitated by better planning and coordination
across relevant policy areas and at all levels of government. (Ollivaud,
Haxton, 2019)
Both domestic and foreign travelers continue to have access to travel
and tourism possibilities in the United States. This is the first book that
provides students with an in-depth analysis of both travel and tourism in this
area, with a focus on the social science fields of geography, tourism studies,
and more broadly, social science. Paying attention to the factors that
influenced the development of the current product, tourism in the USA
demonstrates how tourism has changed over time. The book's main subject
is how tourism has operated in diverse contexts; also, the role of federal,
state, and local policy is analyzed in terms of the impacts it has had on the
US travel industry and on destinations. The impact of transportation
particularly American's high personal mobility rates and love affair with the
auto, on the sector is stressed. The many components of tourism demand and
supply are explored. Before concentrating more intently on the specific
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urban and rural contexts where tourism happens, the economics of tourism
are developed. Additionally, a look at how tourism alters the spatial structure
of cities is provided. Along with descriptions of how tourism is growing as a
tool for economic development in different regions, a brief discussion of
potential challenges in American tourism is also included. The book
integrates a variety of helpful student-oriented materials to promote learning
and spark further discussion. These resources can be used for independent
study or in-class activities. A few of these are: "Closer Look" case studies
with reflective questions to help put theory into practice and promote critical
thinking about tourism developments in this region "Discussion Questions"
at the end of each chapter to promote lively discussions "Further Reading"
sections that point readers to related books and websites so they can learn
more about the topics covered in each chapter. (Routledge, 2011)
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Local
The Outer Danajon Bank in the Philippines has poor management of
its marine resources. The Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation
(CCEF), a Philippine environmental organization, is working to improve it
in partnership with Region 7 municipal leaders from Cebu, Leyte, and Bohol
as well as various financial donors. One of the objectives is to promote
scuba diving along the Outer Bank, starting with the Bien Unido
municipality on Bohol Island. Dive tourism is currently nonexistent in the
municipality, despite prior efforts by the Bien Unido mayor to draw in
investors and visitors. The mayor, the CCEF, and a private real estate
developer decided to invest in infrastructure and livelihood training in Bien
Unido over the summer of 2011 in order to grow the scuba diving tourism
sector there. The existing community perspectives on the growth of dive
tourism in Bien Unido and four other chosen diving tourist cities are
analyzed in this study. The study includes 1117 quantitative surveys of
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community people in the central Philippines, together with 34 qualitative
interviews done in Bien Unido and four additional dive tourist destinations
(Region 7). This research adds to the CCEF's Danajon Bank Marine Park
Project's proposals for better management of the Danajon Bank Double
Barrier coral reef through protected areas and programmes for alternative
livelihoods connected to tourism growth. The interviews were used to define
tourism and record the particular requirements for tourism development of
each barangay, or town. (Gier, Christie, Amolo, 2017)
In the Philippines, where it has been a cornerstone of the economy
since the 1970s, tourism has been pursued as a development alternative
While domestic tourism continues to dominate international visitation,
overseas arrivals are growing at double-digit rates. Recent legislation
pertaining to tourism over the last two years has continued to emphasize the
industry as a growth engine. However, such legislation should be considered
in the context of neighborhood stakeholder relationships, power dynamics,
and governance systems, which include procedures for both tourism and
comprehensive land use planning. There are not enough environmental
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planners in the nation, where tourism planning is a subspecialty. Since 1992,
local governments have struggled to keep up with the demands of
implementing national legislation due to a national government that
transferred its extensive responsibilities in land use and tourism planning to
those local governments. In turn, these tense interactions have detrimental
effects on the environment, which are well-documented in Boracay Island's
experiences. Given the difficulties of the current political and administrative
frameworks in the national and local governments, tourism planning in the
nation's broader environmental planning spectrum needs to be reevaluated in
terms of the connections, working relationships, and power relations
between the various stakeholders in the land use-tourism planning processes.
(Maguigad, 2013)
Vernadette Vicua Gonzalez demonstrates in Securing Paradise how
military and tourism have coexisted in Hawaii and the Philippines to enable
the US to advance its geostrategic and commercial goals in the Pacific. She
accomplishes this through digging into contemporary tourist practices,
locations, and narratives, analyzing literature, closely examining colonial
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and military construction projects, and more. For instance, US military
modalities of mobility, control, and surveillance permit scenic tourist
byways in both Hawaii and the Philippines. The Pearl Harbor complex, the
Clark and Subic Bases, and other former and current US military
installations have been repurposed into destinations for travelers interested
in World War II. Tourist itineraries and imaginations at these places are built
on the history of the US military. At the same time, the logics and behaviors
of consumption and mobility that underlie contemporary tourism serve to
sustain US military superiority. Together, militarism and tourism create
gendered knowledge and emotional structural formations. In Hawaii and the
Philippines, these become routine parts of daily life, instilling US
imperialism in the Pacific. (Duke University Press, 2013)
Ecotourism, medical, health, wellness, and retirement tourism,
meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE), adventure,
outdoor sports, amusement, entertainment, and leisure tourism, as well as
cultural and heritage tourism, are some of the key subsectors of Philippine
tourism (Alvia and Libosada, Jr., 2009). At market values, the gross
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domestic product (GDP) of the Philippines was estimated to be US $99
billion in 2005. Around 2% of the GDP is directly attributable to tourism,
which also creates 1.5 million jobs. Over 3.49 million people were working
in the tourist sector in 2006, both directly and indirectly.
Related Studies
Foreign
It is a common belief that the requirements and interests of foreign
visitors determine the creation of tourist attractions, the creation of tourism
regulations, and the marketing of destination places. The part local variables
and organizations play in these processes is disregarded. The form and
purpose of tourist development are examined in this essay in relation to local
and global variables. I investigate the heritage tourism phenomena in
Singapore as the result of "local" and "global" influences using Singapore as
a case study. Three avenues of inquiry are used to further develop this thesis.
A study of the government's tourism regulations is among them. An analysis
of marketing and advertising tactics as well as a look at a specific
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metropolitan setting are included. To conceive the global-local nexus, the
paper draws on two theoretical traditions. They are writings on
"globalism/localism" by cultural/economic geographers from the 1990s as
well as the "locality idea" put forth by industrial geographers in the 1980s.
The argument that location singularity should not be sacrificed as a result of
globalization is supported by both theoretical discussions. They also offer a
perspective on how local and global forces interact to produce tourism
geographies. (Chang, 1999)
Due to intense tourism operations, Bangladesh's one and only coral-
bearing island has undergone ecological catastrophe. As a result of eco-
unfriendly mass tourism and unregulated tourism operations, the island is
subjected to huge loads of sewage and trash disposal. For the delicate
ecosystem of Saint Martin's Island, only sustainable tourism is acceptable
(Nafi & Ahmed, 2017). Domestic academic travel, which involves students
traveling to study within their own countries, and international academic
travel, which involves students traveling outside of their own nations, are the
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two categories into which academic travel can be separated (Arcodia et. al,
2022).
In many mountainous places around the world, winter sports tourism
is a major economic driver. Winter sports and winter outdoor activities have
received the most attention in research to date, with the effects of climate
change and adaptation measures being the main topics of study. Winter
sports are one of several product types, according to an analysis of German
winter vacations. The majority of German travelers favor long-haul, warm-
weather destinations in the winter, which begs the issue of what causes
people to take winter vacations. relaxation-related activities and are
therefore likely to be looking for sustainable winter products. (Thomas &
Carolin 2018)
Due to the efforts of the Biden administration, both the US market and
the global Travel & Tourism sector are progressively going in the right way
for recovery. Along with the quick pace of vaccination rollouts, the $14
billion provided to airlines under the previously announced American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 gives possibilities for businesses within the sector
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to make up lost ground and restore jobs across the board. "WTTC applauds
the Biden administration's prompt response to effectively combat COVID-19
through a strong vaccine deployment, strict position on mask wearing to
prevent further spread, and giving a much-needed stimulus to the travel and
tourism industry. Gloria Guevara, President & CEO WTTC, stated, "These
efforts are essential in restarting international tourism and reviving the
American economy through the travel sector. If foreign travel is resumed by
June of this year, according to WTTC, it will provide the economy the boost
it needs to grow and restore job possibilities in the United States. The
international tourism organization also thinks that cooperation between the
public and private sectors is essential to reviving the industry. As a result of
the recent meeting with business executives, the WTTC is optimistic that the
Biden administration will keep collaborating closely with the private sector
in its efforts to revive international travel. The WTTC applauds the CDC's
recent statements about the efficacy of vaccinations in enabling travelers to
move about safely and hopes to see the health organization embrace a more
uniform approach to assisting travel resume smoothly and safely. A
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comprehensive testing regime for unvaccinated travelers, mandatory mask
wearing, and improved health and hygiene protocols everywhere are the
keys to safely unlocking the sector by this summer, and in turn reviving
millions of jobs, according to WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara. The
way forward is the secure reopening of the travel and tourism industry both
domestically and internationally. To revive the industry, a clear and uniform
framework centered on thorough testing prior to travel for all unvaccinated
visitors, improved health and safety procedures, and required mask use will
be helpful (MIAMI, FL, 2021).
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Local
Cebu's rich cultural environment, established land, sea, and an
transportation infrastructure, presence of hotels and resorts, and a growing
industrial and manufacturing economy all contribute to the island nation's
tourist industry's competitiveness. Cebu has a significant competitive
advantage over other Asian cities and the rest of the country thanks to the
Mactan Cebu International Airport's presence in Lapulapu. From the
province's major hubs of Cebu, Talisay, Mandaue, and Lapulapu, it is simple
to reach the numerous white sand beach resorts. The same applies to hotels
and other tourist attractions. However, a number of obstacles threaten to
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stifle Cebu's tourism growth. Numerous regions of the nation as well as
neighboring Asia's tourist spots are expanding and modernizing quickly. The
tourism business in Cebu must take the lead with fiercely competitive,
higher-quality goods and services than those offered by its rivals. In order to
maintain Cebu as a top tourist destination hub in a sustainable way, the
stakeholders in the tourism industry must establish effective and strong
collaborations among the local government units (LGUS), the business
entrepreneurs, and the local communities. (Abocejo, 2016)
To ensure that advantages are maximized for local areas, a feeling of
place and identity are kept, and the visitor experience is fully enhanced, a
sustainable and people-centered approach to cultural tourism planning and
development is promoted at the interface between the global and the local.
(Melanie S., et al., 2015)
In the last few decades, international student migration for academic
objectives has dramatically expanded. In this context, increased student
mobility in higher education has been essential. This sort of student mobility
might be categorized as a new kind of tourism because it has its own
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distinctive characteristics. (Rodriguez, Martinez-Roget, & Pawlowska,
2012)
Travelarias is programmed to show the tourist destinations in the
Philippines. With this, the tourists as well as the locals can have a guide of
the best place to go when in Manila. Since Manila is the capital and prime
gateway of the Philippines, offering a program that will display different
tourist destinations around Manila will encourage more tourists. According
to Henderson (2011), the Philippines has a rich and diverse tourist attraction
which was derived from natural and cultural heritage, however not all
attractions are recognized. The main factor that affects the tourism in the
Philippines is its history of political instability. The ongoing uncertainty and
possible disturbance in our country raise questions to the future tourists. As
a result, the performance of Philippines as an international tourist destination
remains unsatisfactory compared to the other countries. As a result, in
comparison to other nations, the Philippines continues to perform poorly as a
destination for international travelers.
Synthesis
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Tourism-related literary festival is a prospering industry around the
world. Statistics show that over the past decades, it has continuously
increased its value in tourism, marketing, and promotion of local products.
The factors contributing to the rise of tourism-related literary festivals
include technological development in communication and transportation,
immigration and urbanization, globalization, regional civil conflicts, and
integrated values (Getz, 2015). Moreover, many cities that have long been
"dull" with no economic policies to rely on have decided to take advantage
of the tourism-related literary festival as a strategy for revitalizing their
economy since this industry attracts the young population as participants and
tourists for its facilities (Getz, 2015). Despite this advantageous occurrence,
there are some adverse effects on cities that act as hosts for these events.
Firstly, the influx of visitors from other countries flocking to these festivals
puts massive pressure on their infrastructure, causing economic stress (Getz,
2015). However, having said all these negative impacts caused by increased
tourists in the city that hosts such events, there are benefits too. For example,
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the city generates much-needed revenue, which can be used to improve its
infrastructure or give incentives to locals (Getz, 2015).
Chapter 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter of the study presents and discusses the Research Design,
Research Respondents, Research Setting. Sampling Design, Research
Instrument, Data Gathering Procedure, and the Statistical Treatment that will
be used in the study.
Research Design
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According to Nazir research design is used to analyze and identify the subject of
this study, from the preparation phase to the report preparation stage." A descriptive
study is one that is carried out to ascertain variable, if the variable is one or more without
comparison or Link to other variables. Quantitative methods place a premium on
objectivity. data measurements and statistical, mathematical, or numerical analysis polls,
questionnaires, and surveys, or by manipulating pre-existing data Using computer tools,
existing statistical data is analyzed (Nazir, 2004).
Research Respondents
The respondents of this study will be the students from Senior High
School of Jacinto P. Elpa National High School who are officially enrolled
for the school year 2022-2023. The table below presents the percentage
distribution of the respondents in detail.
The table presented below is the population of the Senior High School
students of Jacinto P. Elpa National High School at the center, and the
number of respondents that will be chosen for the study. Stratified Random
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Sampling will used in determining the respondents and slovin's formula is
used to determine the samples. Total number of students' population and
respondents are also shown below.
The detailed timeline of the research is shown in the table.
Section No. of students No. of Samples Total

Per class
Aristotle 57 20.81364 21
Confucius 57 20.81364 21
Dewey 57 20.81364 21
Hume 23 19.355303 19
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Kant 52 18.98788 20
Locke 54 19.71818 20
Marx 52 18.98788 19
Plato 61 22.27424 22
Rousseau 59 21.54394 22
Sartre 56 20.448848 20
Socrates 50 18.25458 18
Voltaire 52 18.987788 19
Total 660 241.00000 241
Table 1. Distribution of Research Respondents
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Figure 2. Map of Jacinto P. Elpa National High School
Research Setting
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This study will be conducted within Jacinto P. Elpa National High
School Senior High School campus, which is in Capitol Hills, Brgy. Telaje,
Tandag City. As of school year 2022-2023, the school has a population of
1,410 students. This study will took place at one of Jacinto P. Elpa National
High School. The researchers chose the school, specifically the Senior High
School students as the respondents. The participants of this study were grade
12 under the academic track of Humanities and Social Sciences. The
researchers chose the participants and will conduct the survey under the said
school. The researchers will take the time until the conduction of survey is
done in each section of Jacinto P. Elpa Senior High School Department.
Research Instrument
In order to collect data for their study, "Tourism Activities in Tandag City as
Perceived by the Senior High School Students of Jacinto P. Elpa National High School,"
researchers will use a questionnaire. The questionnaire was modified from the internet
from the study "The Relationship Between Tourism Activities and Perceived Benefits"
by Lee, J., & Kim, S. (2019). The modified survey will probably be adjusted to gather
pertinent data about the tourist attractions in Tandag City and the opinions of senior high
school students from Jacinto P. Elpa National High School.
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Data Gathering Procedure
Before the questionnaires are distributed to the respondents, the
researchers will ask first for the approval of the school principal to allow the
researchers conduct the study. After which, the researchers personally
administer the questionnaires to the respondents while providing them with
simple, correct and exact instructions to avoid confusion. Then, the
questionnaires will be collected after answering.
Afterwards, the researchers will tally and compute the data. After
which, they will interpret and analyze the data gathered during the survey.
Then, the researchers will infer based on the data that they have
accumulated.
Statistical Treatment of the Data
After the respondents answered the questionnaire, data will be tallied
and treated with the following statistical treatments:.
Weighted mean. This will be used to determine the perception of the
respondents on Tourism activities in Tandag City.

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Chapter 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
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This chapter includes the presentation, analysis, and interpretation of
data gathered. The sequence of the discussion for this chapter is based on
how the problems are set in chapter one.
Student Perception of Tourism Activities in Tandag City
Indicators Mean Adjective
1. I know tourism in Tandag festival well for 1

3.34 Neither Agree
have made direct visit to the region.
2. I found the uniqueness and amazement of
Tandag festival culture, like the traditional 3.27 Neither Agree
cemetery.
3. I encountered the uniqueness and smect in
Tandag festival traditional houses in the so
called Tonkonon "ounter ai trouve uniquement 3.16 Neither Agree
incroyable de typique de la maison de Tandag
festival.
4. Tandag festival tourist industry has various

objects to visit such as the cemetery, typical
3.35 Neither Agree
houses, funeral ceremony, natural panorama
(rice field and coffee field).
5. I was disappointed in the fact that the
objective today are precisely the same as the
3.14 Neither Agree
day before, it is always cemetery and traditional
Tandag festival houses we visited.
6. I expect that there would be agrotourism 3.18 Neither Agree
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Tandag festival someday, such as natural

tourism (view of coffee plantations, clove trees,
cacao fields), and mainly the cultivation of
coffee.
7. I hope I can enjoy daily activities of the
farmers in the rice field, coffee plantation or 3.28 Neither Agree
clove trees in the countryside
8. I expect to watch the traditional coffee
processing activity carried out by the farmers. 3.29 Neither Agree
9. If I have again have spare time and the

means, I want to visit Tandag festival again. 3.17 Neither Agree
10. I want to be able to inhale that the Tandag

festival. 3.22 Neither Agree
11. I want to visit and enjoy the rice fields and

the other landscapes. 3.29 Neither Agree
12. I want to visit and enjoy the coffee

plantation views. 3.36 Neither Agree
13. I want to taste traditional Tandag festival

products (beverages and food). 3.32 Neither Agree
14. I want to tell friends, collegues, and families

about the natural beauty of Tandag festival. 3.19 Neither Agree
15. I want the taste the arabica or robusta coffee

produced by the traditional farmers. 3.12 Neither Agree
16. Tourism increases the price of housing. 3.08 Neither Agree

17. Tourism increases cost of living 3.09 Neither Agree
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18. Tourism generates employment instability. 3.18 Neither Agree

19. Tourism increases drugs and alcohol. 3.07 Neither Agree
20. Tourism generates loss or changes of our
3.16 Neither Agree
festival and traditions.
Table 3.1 Student Perception of Tourism Activities in Tandag City
The data results shows that the overall mean is 3.21 with the adjective
neither agree. On the other hand, the highest mean is 3.36 with the adjective
neither agree of the question ‘I want to visit and enjoy the plantation view’
which resulted to the students not being sure about whether the question
highly affects. 3.7 has the lowest mean with the adjective of neither agree
and a question of ‘tourism increase drugs and alcohol’ which resulted to the
students not thoroughly sure if the reason to increase of drugs and alcohol is
tourism.
The findings show tourism can both positively and negatively impact
the community. Travelarias is programmed to show the tourist destinations
in the Philippines. With this, the tourists as well as the locals can have a
guide of the best place to go when in Manila. Since Manila is the capital and
prime gateway of the Philippines, offering a program that will display

40
different tourist destinations around Manila will encourage more tourists.
According to Henderson (2011), the Philippines has a rich and diverse
tourist attraction which was derived from natural and cultural heritage,
however not all attractions are recognized. The main factor that affects the
tourism in the Philippines is its history of political instability. The ongoing
uncertainty and possible disturbance in our country raise questions to the
future tourists. As a result, the performance of Philippines as an international
tourist destination remains unsatisfactory compared to the other countries.
As a result, in comparison to other nations, the Philippines continues to
perform poorly as a destination for international travelers.
CHAPTER 5
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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This chapter presents a summary of the study including the findings,
the conclusions drawn from the findings, and the researcher’s
recommendations.
Summary
The research titled "Tourism Activities in Tandag City" provides a
comprehensive overview and analysis of the various tourism activities
available in Tandag City Using a descriptive method. The chapter explores
the different attractions, events, and experiences that attract tourists to the
city, highlighting their significance in promoting tourism and contributing to
the local economy.
Findings
The following findings are obtained based on the analysis and
interpretation of data.
1. The students neither agree of the survey questionnaire which
indicates that they find the tourism in Tandag City positively and negatively
affects the community.

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Students' neither agree in each of the indicators: The data results shows that most
of the students are neither agree on whether the questionnaire is impactful to them.
Conclusion
The study found that tourism in Tandag has no negative effects on the local
population.
1. With a neither agree nor disagree response, it can be inferred from the survey
questionnaire results that the participants' attitudes on tourism in Tandag City are divided.
This implies that there is no clear opinion among the respondents as to the significance or
influence of tourism in Tandag City.
Recommendations
Based on the research findings, the following recommendations are
proposed to enhance tourism activities in Tandag City.
1. Enhance tourist experiences: Develop tour packages and itineraries
that showcase the diversity of Tandag City's tourism offerings. This could
include adventure tours, cultural immersions, and eco-tourism activities.
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Collaborate with local communities to provide authentic and meaningful
experiences for visitors, while also supporting sustainable tourism practices.
2. Strengthen tourism governance: Establish a dedicated tourism
office or authority to oversee the planning, development, and management
of tourism activities in Tandag City. This entity should collaborate closely
with relevant stakeholders to ensure the sustainable growth of the tourism
sector. Regular training and capacity-building programs should be conducted
to enhance the skills of tourism service providers and foster a culture of
hospitality and professionalism.
3. Strengthen marketing and promotion: Collaborate with tourism
stakeholders, local government agencies, and private enterprises to create a
comprehensive marketing strategy that highlights Tandag City's unique
attractions. Utilize various platforms, including social media, websites, and
travel agencies, to increase awareness and attract a wider audience. Engage
with influencers and travel bloggers to showcase the city's beauty and
encourage visitation.
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Appendix A
Letter to the School Principal
48
Appendix B
Letter to the School Senior High School Coordinator
49
Appendix C
Research Instrument
Tourism Activities Questionnaire
DIRECTION: Please put a check (✔) on the number given below with its corresponding.
Scale
INDICATORS 4 3
5 2 1
Tend Neither Agree
Strongly Tend Strongly
Agree or Disagree
Agree Disagree disagree
1. Tourism in Tandag festival well for I have made

direct visit.
2. I found the uniqueness and amazement of
Tandag festival culture, like the traditional
cemetery.
3. I encountered the uniqueness and smect in
Tandag festival traditional houses in the so called
Tonkonon "ounter ai trouve uniquement incroyable
de typique de la maison de Tandag festival.
4. Tandag festival tourist industry has various
objects to visit such as the cemetery, typical houses,
funeral ceremony, natural panorama (rice field and
coffee field).
5. I was disappointed in the fact that the objective
w today are precisely the same as the day before, it
is always cemetery and traditional Tandag festival
houses we visited.
6. I expect that there would be agrotourism Tandag
festival someday, such as natural tourism (view of
coffee plantations, clove trees, cacao fields), and
mainly the cultivation of coffee.
7. I hope I can enjoy daily activities of the farmers
in the rice field, coffee plantation or clove trees in
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the countryside.
8. I expect to watch the traditional coffee
processing activity carried out by the farmers.
9. If I have again have spare time and the means, I
want to visit Tandag festival again.
10. I want to be able to inhale that the festival.
11. I want to visit and enjoy the rice fields and the
other landscapes.
12. I want to visit and enjoy the coffee plantation
views.
13. I want to taste traditional Tandag festival
products (beverages and food).
14. I want to tell friends, collegues, and families
about the natural beauty of dag festival.
15. I want the taste the arabica or robusta coffee
produced by the traditional.
16.Tourism increases the price of housing.
17.Tourism increases cost of living.
18.Tourism generates employment instability.
19.Tourism increases drugs and alcohol.

20. Tourism generates loss or changes of our
festival and traditions.
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Appendix D
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Reiner R. Demontar

Sex : Male
Date of Birth : March 6, 2004
Place of Birth: : Tandag City
Age : 19 years old
Address : Kalipayan, Bungtod, Tandag City
Civil Status : Single
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic
Name of Father : Romeo R. Demontar
Name of Mother : Helen R. Demontar
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Senior High School : Jacinto P. Elpa National High School
: Telaje, Capitol Hills, Tandag City
Junior High School : Jacinto P. Elpa National High School
: School Year: 2017-2021
Elementary : Bungtod Elementary School
: Bungtod, Tandag City
: School Year: 2011- 2017
52
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Jamil A. Macauyag

Sex : Male
Date of Birth : September 19, 2003
Age : 19 years old
Address : Balilahan, Tandag City
Religion : Islam
Name of Father : Abdul M. Macauyag
Name of Mother : Anisah B. Alim
Junior High School : Alternative Learning System (ALS)
: School Year: 2019 2020
Elementary : Quintos Elementary School
: Quintos, Tandag City
53
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Lanie Mae A. Estrada

Sex : Female
Date of Birth : April 5, 2005
Age : 18 years old
Address : San Agustin Suer, Tanadag City
Religion : Born Again
Name of Father : Larry D. Estrada
Name of Mother : Anafe A. Estrada
Elementary : Engr, Nestor Ty Memorial Elementary School
: San Agustin Sur, Tandag City
54
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Mearalyn Q. Dizon

Sex : Female
Date of Birth : May 11, 1990
Age : 32 years old
Address : Prk. Langka, Brgy. Mabua, Tandag City
Name of Father : Medardo M. Dizon
Name of Mother : Louders Q. Dizon
Junior High School : Alternative Learning System (ALS)
Elementary : Cortes Central Elementary School
: Cortes, Surigao Del Sur
55
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Ronald S. Escabal Jr.

Sex : Male
Date of Birth : November 20, 2003
Age : 19 years old
Address : Prk. Gemini, Telaje, Tandag City
Name of Father : Ronald C Escabal Jr.
Name of Mother : Marietta S. Escabal
Elementary : Telaje Elementary School
: Prk. Saturn, Telaje, Tandag City
56
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Evan Makiling

Sex : Male
Date of Birth : April 8, 2004
Age : 19 years old
Address : Prk. Comet Telaje, Tandag City
Name of Father : N/A
Name of Mother : Elma M. Parilla
Elementary : Telaje Elementary School
: Prk. Saturn, Telaje, Tandag City
57
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Alejandrine G. Artiza

Sex : Male
Date of Birth : August 3, 2004
Age : 18 years old
Address : Prk. Draga, Dagocdoc, Tandag City
Name of Father : Alex M. Artiza
Name of Mother : Doreen G. Artiza
Junior High School : Saint Theresa College
: Magsaysay St. Dagocdoc, Tandag City
58
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Christsian Paul S. Cabaña

Sex : Male
Date of Birth : September 5, 2004
Age : 18 years old
Address : Prk. Million, San Agustin, Tandag City
Name of Father : Rulie A. Cabaña
Name of Mother : Lovejoy Sullano
Elementary : Central Elementary School
: Bag-ong Lungsod, Tandag City
59
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Jocel B. Montero

Sex : Female
Date of Birth : June 7, 2003
Age : 19 years old
Address : Mabuhay, Tandag City
Religion : Born Again
Name of Father : Jonathan Montero
Name of Mother : Rosie Montero
Elementary : Central Elementary School
: Bag-ong Lungsod, Tandag City
60
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Angel M. Ejandra

Sex : Female
Date of Birth : June 4, 2004
Age : 19 years old
Address : Kalipayan, Bungtod, Tandag City
Name of Father : Edwin Y. Ejandra
Name of Mother : Jennifer G. Miranda
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Republic of the Philippines

CARAGA Administrative Region

Tourism Activities in Tandag City as Perceived by the Senior High

A Research Proposal in Senior High Department

ZYX RAXIE R. CUARTERO, EdD

submitted by Jamil A. Macauyag, Reiner R. Demontar, Alejandrine G. Artiza, Meralyn

Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion.

ZYX RAXIE R. CUARTERO, EdD

Approved as research project for Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion by the

RONALD L. RUBI VAL C. ACQUIATAN

Accepted as research project for Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion by the

__________________________ ___EVELYN C. BANDOY, EdD__

preferences, and viewpoints of Tandag City's tourism-related activities by evaluating

their points of view.

A structured questionnaire was used in the research's quantitative methodology to

evaluate it using descriptive statistics to give a thorough summary of the students'

Additionally, it was determined that cultural encounters—such as regional

activities and the creation of more varied and interesting attractions.

preferences and viewpoints of the younger generation.

Keyword: senior high school students, tourism-related activities, Tandag City,

perceptions, preferences, viewpoints, structured questionnaire, quantitative methodology,

lodgings, attractions, transportation, cultural experiences, descriptive statistics, regional

students of Jacinto P. Elpa National High School":

throughout the entire research process.

We would also like to acknowledge the immense support and cooperation

crucial in the smooth execution of this research.

A special thanks goes out to those dedicated research groupmates, whose

Each of them has played a vital role in the research process.

their constant encouragement, understanding, and patience throughout this research

contributed to a comprehensive understanding of tourism activities in Tandag City.

truly grateful for your assistance in making this study a reality.

This dedication is a tribute to your lively community and the distinctive

improvement of your research and critical thinking abilities.

knowledge as the instrument's developers and researchers to carrying out a thorough

Title Page …………………………………………………………….. i

Acknowledgments (optional) ..………………………………………. v-vi

Chapter 1. THE PROBLEM & ITS BACKGROUND …………….. 1

Chapter 2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ……………… 11-28

Chapter 3. RESEARCH METHODS ……………………………….. 29

Chapter 4. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS &

Chapter 5. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS &

RECOMMENDATIONS ………………………………… 41-44

References ……………………………………………………………… 45-46

Tables Table Title Page

3.2.1 Distribution of Samples per Stratum among Grade 12 Students 31-32

of Jacinto P. Elpa National High School

3.6.1 Student Perception of Tourism Activities in Tandag City 37-39

Figure Figure Title Page

1 Conceptual Framework 2-4

2 Map of Jacinto P. Elpa National High School 33-34

Appendix Appendix Title Page

A Letter to the Principal 47

B Letter to the School Senior High School Coordinator 48

C Research Instrument 49-50

D Curriculum Vitae 51-60

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

identity by attending cultural workshops (Alchetron, 2022).

Although there is a sizable corpus of study on tourism-related activities, there is a

________________________ _EVELYN C. BANDOY, EdD__