Oral Validation:

Thesis Proposal

Colegio de Santo Cristo de Burgos

Institute of International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Sariaya, Quezon

Strengthening Sariaya, Quezon's Tourism Potential:

Evaluating the Role of Government Budget
Allocation and its Impact on Sustainable
Development

Ezekiel C. Brondo
Vincent G. Decena
John Henry C. Mero
Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 1
The Problem and its Background
 1 | The Problem
and its Background

Introduction
Tourism stands as a vital catalyst for the advancement of many towns worldwide,
fostering economic growth and fostering cultural exchange. This phenomenon isn't
unique to Sariaya, Quezon, a serene town in the Philippines. Similar to the earlier
passage, the mention of brooks, streams, and springs creates an idyllic and nature-rich
ambiance, attracting tourists to Sariaya in search of an escape from urban life. This
picturesque imagery resonates with the allure of rural tourism, emphasizing serene
landscapes and untouched environments that offer a chance for relaxation amidst
nature's beauty, serving as a source of inspiration for visitors.
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and its Background

Introduction
Established in 1599, Sariaya is renowned for its well-preserved Spanish colonial-era
residences, providing visitors with a captivating journey through history. These
architectural marvels offer an immersive experience, allowing guests to engage with the
town's vibrant historical narrative. Sariaya boasts a vibrant cultural tapestry characterized
by genuine warmth and a strong sense of community among its residents.

Lumina Homes (2022) hailed Sariaya as the Heritage Capital of Quezon, lauding its
blend of coastal and mountainous vistas. With a rich colonial legacy and numerous tales
surrounding its nomenclature, the town presents various outdoor activities and stunning
views of the Tayabas Bay shoreline.
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and its Background

Introduction
Sariaya's emergence as a sought-after tourist destination is the result of deliberate
efforts by both the government and local community to unlock its latent potential.
Despite its recognition as a promising tourist hub, the Sariaya administration and
tourism board are committed to further enhancing its allure while vigilantly preserving its
natural beauty. The town's strategic budget allocation plays a pivotal role in bolstering
the tourism sector, ensuring effective marketing and development activities that drive
economic growth. This research aims to dissect the efficacy of budgetary resources and
their influence on the sustained growth of Sariaya's tourism industry, shedding light on
fiscal planning's role in fostering long-term economic and social development.
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and its Background

Review of Related Literatures and Studies

Bhuiyan and Haque (2020): examines that the relationship between the allocation of
budget in the tourism sector and the GDP growth rate in Bangladesh. Through the
application of unit root tests, cointegration tests, and the Granger causality test, the
study confirms a sustained positive connection between budgetary allocation in tourism
and GDP growth.

M. T. Rokhman (2018): A government's budget reflects its vision, strategy, and priorities.
In a related context, Rokhman indicated that budget participation affects the performance
of local government officials.

Isaac et al. (2021): budgeting is a crucial policy tool for public management and
management of a firm. It is an accustomed activity to many since our private lives and
businesses, government, and voluntary groups practice it.
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and its Background

Review of Related Literatures and Studies

J. C. Cuaresma (2019): discussed about how the Philippines' internal income allocation
mechanism has to be strengthened in order to help the country's larger population. To
guarantee a just and equal allocation of resources, the federal government uses the
Internal earnings Allotment System to assign a portion of its earnings to local
government units (LGUs).

Nguyen (2021): investigates the impact of investment in tourism infrastructure

development on attracting international tourists in Vietnam. The findings reveal that, in
the long run, investment in these infrastructure components positively influences
international visitor arrivals, with transport infrastructure having the most significant
impact, followed by hotels and restaurants, and then recreation facilities.

Anika et al. (2020): an inadequate planning and management of tourism development in

Bangladesh may lead to negative externalizes, including the loss of natural landscapes
and environmental degradation. Effective involvement of local government is crucial in
promoting the well-being of local communities across social, economic, environmental,
and cultural aspects.
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and its Background

Gap/s Bridged by the Present Study

With the aforementioned, the researcher felt the need to conduct this kind of study
to determine the particular effects of government spending on sustainable development
in relation to Sariaya, Quezon. While prior studies have contributed valuable insights
into financial considerations within the broader tourism sector, they have often fallen
short in delivering a comprehensive analysis tailored to the distinctive characteristics
and challenges inherent to Sariaya. As a result, this study seeks to fill the gap by diving
into the intricate features of government budget distribution in Sariaya, Quezon. The
primary goal is to examine the effectiveness of such budgetary measures, with a focus
on their role in fostering sustainable growth in the local tourist sector. As a result, the
research strives to give a more comprehensive knowledge of how governmental finance
policies might be adjusted to support and increase sustainable tourist development in
Sariaya's distinctive socioeconomic and natural settings.
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and its Background

Statement of the Problem

1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of:

1.1. Age
1.2. Sex
1.3. Government Position
1.4. Years Involved in Government Unit

2. Provide proposals for improving government budget allocation to boost

Sariaya's potential, that focuses on:

2.1. Marketing and Promotion

2.1.1. Tourist Information Centers

2.1.2. Social Media Marketing
2.1.3. Visitor Feedback and Surveys
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and its Background

Statement of the Problem

2.2. Infrastructure Development

2.2.1. Transportation
2.2.2. Recreation Facilities
2.2.3. Accommodation Facilities

2.3. Building Community

2.3.1. Training Programs

2.3.2. Entrepreneurship Support
2.3.3. Cultural Events and Festivals
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and its Background

Statement of the Problem

3.Determine the historical and current government budget allocation for tourist
development in Sariaya, Quezon.

4. Identify the challenges and constraints limiting the best use of government
funding for tourist development in Sariaya, Quezon.

5. Assess the impact of budget allocation on community empowerment and

engagement within the tourism sector.
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and its Background

Theoretical Framework

Figure 1. Blocher’s Basic Steps of the Budgeting Process Theory

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and its Background

Conceptual Framework

Input Process Output

Background Review of related

characteristics of the literatures and studies
respondents Survey/administration
of research instrument
Challenges and
Limitation in Tabulation of gathered To creat plan
Government Fund data

Impact of Budget Analysis and

interpretation of data
Allocation in using appropriate
Community statistical tools
Development
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and its Background

Scope and Limitation

Scope &
Limitations Discussion

Geographical Area The study was conducted in the Sariaya, Quezon.

Time Frame Data gathering was conducted from January 2024 to April 2024
The study included variables to determine the role of government
Variables budget allocation and its impact on sustainable development in
Sariaya, Quezon. All these variables were specified in the SOPs.
Individuals, particularly officials of tourism department in Sariaya
Unit of Analysis who were available and willing to participate in the research

Present Situation Actual interview, questionaire and data gathering

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and its Background

Significance of the Study

This study about the Strengthening Sariaya, Quezon's Tourism Potential:

Evaluating the Role of Government Budget Allocation and its Impact on Sustainable
Development is expected to be beneficial to the following:

 Tourism Office of Sariaya

 Local Community
 Youth and Education
 Students
 Researchers
 Future researchers
Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 2
Methodology
 2 | Research
Design

Research Design

The research problems posed at the beginning of the study will be answered
through a qualitative and quantitative research design. Based on theory of Creswell,
J. W (2018), qualitative research is a study designed to outlines the structure and
methodology for conducting qualitative research. It involves a flexible and in-depth
exploration of a phenomenon, aiming to understand the underlying meanings,
experiences, and perspectives of participants. Quantitative research is a systematic
approach that focuses on gathering and analyzing numerical data. This method
places a strong emphasis on measurement, statistical analysis, and the potential for
generalizing findings to a larger population. Creswell, J.W. and Creswell, J.D.
(2017).
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Design

Population and Sampling

The researcher will be getting municipal officials in tourism department as a

respondent to provide information that will use in this research. The researcher will

use purposive sampling technique. In purposive sampling, the goal is to select

participants who possess information-rich perspectives relevant to the research

question or objectives. Patton M.Q. (2014) emphasizes that purposive sampling is not

about randomly selecting participants but about deliberately choosing individuals or

cases based on specific criteria.

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Design

Research Instrument

1. The first part of the questionnaire will be the elicit profile of the employee
respondent.
2. The second part will cover proposals for improving government budget allocation
to boost Sariaya's tourist potential, that focuses on marketing and promotion,
infrastructure development.
3. The third part will tackle respondents on how they perceive the image brand of
Sariaya considering various factors such as: food delicacies, cultural heritages,
local festivities, landmarks, LGU efforts.
4. The fourth part will be about the result of this study. What course of action can be
made.
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Design

Validation of Instrument

The questionnaire will undergo face validation by a 3-member panel consisting

of experts in research, statistics, and the topic. Relying solely on their expertise and
experience, the panel will critique and evaluate the tool. Thereafter, the panels’
suggestions and recommendations will be incorporated in the final draft of the
questionnaire.
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Design

Statistical Treatment of Data

SOP Intent Statistical Tools

To determine the profile of the Sariaya tourism officials Frequency (f),
1 percentage (P)
To provide proposals for improving government budget f, weighted mean
2 allocation to boost Sariaya's potential (WM), ranking
To determine the historical and current government f, weighted mean
3 budget allocation for tourist development in Sariaya, (WM), ranking
Quezon
To identify the challenges and constraints limiting the best Pearson correlation
4 use of government funding for tourist development in coefficient
Sariaya, Quezon
To assess the impact of budget allocation on community Analysis of variance
5 empowerment and engagement within the tourism sector. (Anova)
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Design

Data Gathering Procedure

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Design

Ethical Consideration

The study will perform strictest confidentiality of information regarding the

participants of the study, the locale of the study, the statistical processes, and the
data analysis procedure.
Here, the participants of the study will not disclose their names, names of their
businesses, the management, and their family members. Moreover, the locale of the
study will be known as Quezon Province, and will not attempt to disclose any public
information beyond the boundary.
The statistical processes will only show the tabulations, presentations,
interpretations, and analyses of data no more no less. Data analysis procedures will
base its analyses on the supporting literature and studies and the results to be
revealed by this research study.
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Findings and Conclusion Design

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