I.

Introduction
A. Background of the Study

According to Reil G. Cruz, Tourism Planning is the process of gathering and evaluating
information to identify and prioritize current development issues, imagining a desired future state
of destination and choosing from a number of alternatives for achieving them. This process is
time consuming, difficult and sometimes arguable because the different stakeholder groups
have different ideas which could not be achieved because of the differences of each other’s
ideas. In tourism planning, we need to have a vision on what we want our destination to become
and specific goals. In order to achieve them, objectives should be followed in an organized
manner.

Tourism, as what we have studied, is one of the world`s fastest growing industries and a
major source of earning and employment. By the interest of our plan, we are challenged to
establish a destination experience that will promote tourism and gain the number of tourist for a
more progressive community and also understanding tourism development in the concern of
initiative planning towards the benefit of satisfaction.

The group has chosen the study locale which is Porac, because being one of the biggest
and oldest towns in Pampanga it is an important source of granite and tamping ground minerals.
The town being known for welcoming every guest for it is a strategic place for business and
recreational activities. Also, it is governed by responsive leaders who promote a united and
balanced community. Porac also has many land spaces to put into construction of tourism
destination which will promote greater number of tourist.

Openness, hospitality and well respected personality are part of the national identity that
Poraqueños are most known of. This is the one of the major reasons why we chose the location.
We see a big potential in our chosen location. We want to be one of the major contributors for
the success of Porac in the near future.

Every tourist loves to enjoy new experiences, learn new language, understand another
culture, have fun, eat new food and see new things. In the Philippines, the heat is so intense
that people want to get around the country more. You may have heard of Dara Falls, Sandbox
and Poracay, but that’s because they are as famous as it gets. Porac is not only known for that.
It is a beautiful and progressive town. It is also one of the biggest and one of the oldest town in
Pampanga. You can never find anywherelse but Porac in sharing the experience of eating with
the famous Binulo. Enjoy trekking along the Porac Trail leading to the magnificent Miyamit Falls
and Mt. Pinatubo Crater. It is a gateway to the towns of Bataan, Zambales and Tarlac. Porac is
the best place for business and recreational activities. Using the road to SCTEX, world class
expressway, the direction going to Clark Special Economic Zone is just 10 minutes away and to
Subic Freeport Zone in just 45 minutes from Porac.

B. Study Locale

History

The name "Porac" is derived from the word "purac" after the abundant Purac tress
encountered by the first settlers and is believed to be the first town established in Pampanga.
The then Provincial Surveyor Don Ramon N. Orozco in 1879 called the river in this place "Poraq
River" in his sketch of the nearby town of Floridablanca. Puraq later became what is now known
as Porac on September 16, 1867.

Agriculture came to the place with the settling of Pampangans, native of Malayan
extraction, accompanied by a small number of Spaniards. Porac was a ranch in the slope of the
mountain known as Batiawan. Due to the scarcity of water in the mountains the residents
moved to the lower grounds near "Poraq River" to sustain their water needs.

In 1853, the settlements in Porac were composed of six barangays namely Dolores,
Manibaug, Mitla, Pias y Pio, Pulung Santol and Salu with a total population of 5,408. By early
nineteenth century, Porac was a stable agricultural town with its own church, local government,
and a Guardia Civil detachment to protect the community from attacks by the Balugas.
Spaniards from the Guardia Civil intermarried with the natives, giving the place a notable
Spanish mestizo population (Andrade).

After the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption, six (6) lowland and three (3) upland barangays
namely Camias, Cangatba, Diaz, Inararo, Mancatian, Manibaug Pasig, San Jose Mitla, Mitla
Proper and Poblacion were either partially or completely buried under lahar. This forced
residents to evacuate to different temporary relocation sites in neighboring provinces of Tarlac
and Nueva Ecija. In 1992, the National Government, through the Mt. Pinatubo Commission and
the Municipal Government started building several relocation sites within the municipality. In
1995, the Pio Model Community was finished and housed displaced residents from Cangatba,
Mancatian, Manibaug Pasig, Mitla Proper, Poblacion and San Jose Mitla. This was followed by
the relocation of the Aetas from Barangay Inararo to the Planas Tent City in 1997.
 Today, with the construction of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), Porac is
seen as becoming the Industrial Hub of Central Luzon with investments coming from companies
like the Ayala Land Inc. and the LLL Holdings because of its proximity to Clark International
Airport and the Subic Bay Seaport.

Site Location

Porac is a first class town in Pampanga, Philippines which

is 26 kilometres (16 mi) west from the provincial capital, San
Fernando. With an area of 31,400 hectares (78,000 acres), Porac
is the largest town in Pampanga. It is located in the second district
of Pampanga in Central Luzon, Philippines.

Demographic Profile

Population census of Porac According to the 2010 census, Porac has a population
Year Pop. ±% p.a. of 111,441 people in the year 2010. There is an increase of
1995 75,408 1.90% 8,479 in the growth of population within three years. The
2000 80,757 1.48% growth in population was not fast for 2000-2007 which has
2007 102,962 3.41% 22,205 increase in population for seven years.

2010 111,441 2.92%

Source: National Statistics
Office

Economic Profile

Porac is an important source of granite and a tamping ground of minerals. Porac is

home to the Mekeni Food Corporation, an "AAA" Meat Processing Plant accredited with the
National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS). Being classified under the "AAA" category, it is
qualified to market its products, not just in the local, but in the international market as well. This
means that it is compliant to all government regulatory requirements to assure food quality and
safety in its operations (Sun Star, 2006).

Political Profile
 A natural leader makes the town stronger in the limelight. The municipal government is
divided into three branches: executive, legislative and judiciary. The judicial branch is
administered solely by the Supreme Court of the Philippines. The executive branch is composed
of the mayor and the barangay captains for the barangays. The legislative branch is composed
of the Sangguniang Bayan (town assembly), Sangguniang Barangay (barangay council), and
the Sangguniang Kabataan for the youth sector.

Cultural Profile

In the culture of Porac, every 31st of October, Binulo Festival is being celebrated. It
started in 2005 which highlights the cooking of rice and other foodstuffs using a variety of
bamboo called “bulu.” Porac Day and Feast of St. Catherine is held every 25th of November in
honor of St. Catherine of Alexandria. Also, on the 19th of April Pulosa Festival is being
celebrated. It accompanies the dancing of sapatya to live up the moment.

Climate

The town of Porac has two distinct climates, rainy and dry. The rainy or wet season
normally begins in May and runs through October, while the rest of the year is the dry season.
The warmest period of the year occurs between March and April, while the coolest period is
from December through February.

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GOALS & OBJECTIVES

The three plan goals and the objectives associated with each are presented below.
I. Cooperation and Partnerships
GOAL: To build a friendly relationship with the society and gain good partnerships across the
municipality towards fulfilling Porac an increase of local economy status each year.

Objective One: Have a strong support from the community by giving comprehensible
details about our project on how it will benefit them.

II. The culture of the destination and residents

GOAL: To have a socially responsible tourism destination by spending a day with the locals to
understand their manners of living that will create income opportunities and wide range of
employment.

Objective One: Develop a competitive tourist destination that can boost Porac’s appeal
as a major attraction to tourist or visitors.
 Objective Two: Strengthen Porac through a quality and effective tourism policy.\

III. Stability and Openness to Tourism and Provide Infrastructure

GOAL: The priority that will be given to tourism development with the participation of
government and people in the community through decision making on tourism investment.
Objective One: Identify all tourism assets in Porac because the resources must be used
well in order for us to provide high quality tangible products.
Objective Two: Study relevant target markets and community to achieve mutual benefit.
TOURISM SYSTEM

Supply Side

ATTRACTIONS

MIYAMIT FALLS
With its magnificent mountain ranges and untouched waterfalls, there is no doubt this
town will be the next top tourist destination in Asia. Porac offers an alternate access to the Mt.
Pinatubo Crater Lake with a 28-kilometer trail. If you are looking for a place to relax after all the
weary but fun experience in Sandbox, Alviera, you might want to visit this magical place. If you
are also looking for a natural creation to swim into, Miyamit Falls is perfect because it has strong
and powerful currents that fill a basin of clear and fresh water perfect for swimming.

Over the years, it has still maintained its natural beauty. Trekking is the number one
adventure you can do in the Miyamit Falls. When you hike in the Porac Peak, you may see a
breathtaking view of the magnificent Miyamit Falls. Miyamit falls continues to inspire adventure
seekers who happen to falter upon this undiscovered attraction at the heart of Porac.
 Sandbox, Alviera

Ayala Land is said to be launching its latest large-scale development in Porac,

Pampanga which they called Alviera. Alviera has 1,125 hectares of land which is designed to be
an urban living with nature. Its first attraction is Sandbox. Sandbox offers memorable outdoor
experiences from a number of adventure and attraction itineraries. Sandbox offers fun activities
for people of all ages.

The first amazing thing that you can do here is use the Giant Swing. It is Philippine’s
tallest swing ever invented! It offers swings that can accommodate three guests at a time and
creates the backward and forward movement at 10-meter above the ground. Aerial Walk
Challenge offers a series of activities wherein the active guest can make his/her way this course
which will test his/her agility for about 30 minutes. Avatar One is the Philippines’ first roller
coaster zip line.

Poracay Resort

Poracay Resort has developed nipa huts, “sawali” cottages and bungalow-type villas.
They are designed make you feel the essence of typical Filipino homes.
The pools and lakes comprises of sections that spell outstanding resort design. Water flows
down from waterfall going to an adult pool, whilst the two kiddie pools spill excess water into a
man-made lake. It also offers man-made lake amenities similar to other developments in the US
and Europe. It is connected to a boating and fishing sanctuary which appeals to nature and
sports lovers alike.

The Clubhouse is a spacious function hall ideal for any type of occasion. You may
celebrate family gatherings such as reunions, weddings, baptisms birthdays and debuts as well
as teambuilding, product launchings, trainings, seminars and company parties right here in
Poracay Resort.

Binulu Festival

Porac's Binulu festival gives you a taste of traditional food which is popularly made by
the Aetas. The Binulu Festival started in 2005 which highlights the cooking of rice and viands
such as pork, fish, chicken and other seafood stuffed and cooked together using a variety of
bamboo called bulu. The festival is held in late November every year.

Balas Festival
 The first Balas Festival in Porac was held in the year 2012. It is A day for thanksgiving in
remembrance of the Mt. Pinatubo Eruption. The Balas Theme Song is the official jingle of the
Festival that was launched during the first celebration of the festival.

Puning Hot Spring

Puning Hot Spring & Restaurant is the thermal springs where temperature ranges from
40 degrees to 70 degrees. The area looks like burning furnace as smoke endlessly vapors from
mountain crevices. It is also scientifically tested by the Department of Science and Technology
as a result that shows zero coli form and pH level at neutral 7.5 pH.

Santa Catalina de Alejandria Church

 The Santa Catalina de Alejandria Church is under the influence of the Roman Catholic
Archdiocese of San Fernando. Its original structure was built in the year 1872 and is largely
undamaged but slight revisions have been made to the inside. It has undergone restoration in
the 1980s. The church is 52 meters long, 12 meters wide and 9 meters high.

Pio Chapel

The 1861 Pio Chapel is a circular chapel that was built by Don Felino Gil, the founder of
the Escuela de Artes y Oficios which is now know as the Don Hororio Ventura Technical State
University. It is utilized as a community chapel.

Hacienda Dolores Chapel

It is a vintage chapel located at Barangay Dolores in north of the Porac town proper. The
Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel was said to be built by the Dolores family within the old Hacienda
Dolores in 1856. The chapel is similar with the Pio chapel. The notable features of the chapel
are finials found on both levels of the façade.

TRANSPORTATION

By Bus

From Manila, you will take ride in a bus going to Olongapo Subic Zambales or Balanga,
Bataan. Then, your first destination will be at City of San Fernando, Pampanga. You can go
down at San Fernando Pampanga or Sta. Rita highway and there you can ride on a public
vehicle that goes around the route of Porac.

By Jeepney

When you are travelling in the local town, you may use this public transportation vehicle.
If your first stop is in Sta. Rita highway, you may wait in front of Diosdado Macapagal Hospital
where jeepneys stop to drop and pick up passengers.

By tricycle

If you are travelling in different places inside the town of Porac, this type of vehicle is
perfect for you. After riding a jeepney, you may wish to stop in the Jalung toda terminal and
head over Sandbox or Miyamit Falls. Every tricycle drivers know the directions in Porac.

SERVICES

Laharnilad

It is a café & restaurant which serves the best food in town. It is located in Gen. Luna St.
Jalung, Porac.

Puregold Jr.

Puregold Jr. offers products at a very reasonable price. It also has a wide range of
branches in different parts of the country.
 INFORMATION

Municipality of Porac website serves as the main source of information. The mayor and
people of Porac perform their highest ability to motivate to tourists to visit the beautiful town of
Porac. The town has its own MTV Tourism Campaign entitle EXPLORAC.

Porac also has its own Facebook page where they keep people updated of the different
events and activities in the municipality. Miyamit Falls also has its own facebook page that
provides beautiful images which inspires tourists to visit the place.
GAP ANALYSIS
Tourism is one of the potential leading economic activities in the Porac and yet little
research, planning or public policy has addressed its development. It comes at a time when
communities, regional organizations and state agencies are exploring new approaches to
economic development for the residents of Porac. This local business and community-based
information can help to inform and refocus initiatives for tourism planning, community
development, business assistance, environmental protection and improving recreation

Major Findings

There are major findings from this research:

1. As Porac develop an empowered community by responsive leaders, the

improvement of the community as seen on the survey results got a high
percentage that is why many tourists are engaged in visiting the destination.
2. Given as the largest town in Pampanga, many tourists can be accommodated in
the area which makes it the major strength of the place.
3. There is no tourism office for tourism policies that is why the municipality is not
earning that much in tourism attractions.
4. There is a substantial demand for local and regional transportation such as
signage with the attraction and businesses.

Interpretation: Improve the construction of signage and transportation in the attractions

and services

Directions and signage are the major weaknesses of the tourism infrastructure. The
major mode of transportation of tourists is via private cars. Whether they use PUJs or tricycle,
there is a need to develop high quality infrastructures to improve and make travelling more
convenient.

5. From the perspective of business operators, they have strong interest in local
planning but do not have resources of developing tourism plans and the lack of
lodging facilities for the tourist is taking much consideration.

Interpretation: Develop high quality and innovative tourism attraction such as

infrastructure for the locals and tourist.
 In order to satisfy their long stay in the destination, plans for creating lodging facilities
must be given attention for the benefit of making the town progressive in terms of tourist who
wants to experience the quality of service that is offered by the place.

6. Both tourists and residents are willing to interact with each other. Good
interaction between residents and tourists would mean higher tourism revenue.

Attractions

The major attraction feature of Porac is Poracay Resort. There are also attractions such
as the Sandbox Alviera, Puning Hotspring, Miyamit Falls, Binulu Festival and Balas Festival
which are capable of making the tourist know the culture of the town. Also, the churches that
have been made into restoration such as Santa Catalina de Alejandria Church, Pio Chapel and
Hacienda Dolores. All of these have a potential for tourism development that is why the locals
are giving attention for the benefit of increasing tourism revenue in Porac community.

Even if there is a natural attraction; Miyamit Falls, the municipality of Porac said that
there are no receipts being collected from that area. It only means that the municipality isn’t
receiving much tourism revenue from the income that Miyamit Falls gets. Right now, Sandbox is
probably the most famous attraction in Porac because it was featured on many tv shows and
blogs. There are many attractions found in Porac but it lacks on lodging facilities.

Transportation

Porac is a major hub for tourism destination being the largest town in Pampanga. If
tourists are from Manila, it would take them one hour and thirty minutes to reach Porac. The
area will never run out of gasoline because it has tons of station nearly every section of the
road. Because of the development of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), the mode of
developing transportation was made easy not only for the locals but also to the whole region as
well.

Services

Porac lacks facilities such as accommodations, restaurants and shops which are
essential for the need of tourist to stay longer in the destination. If the municipality’s goal is to
become a tourist destination, it must develop inns, malls, hotels or even food establishments to
provide tourist a quality service.
Information

Municipality of Porac website serves as the main source of information. The mayor and
people of Porac perform their highest ability to motivate the tourists to visit the beautiful town of
Porac. Porac also has its own Facebook page where they keep people updated of the different
events and activities in the municipality making the people accessible for the data they need. All
these sites need to be updated every now and then.

Promotion

The municipality of Porac has its own way of making promotion. The official website of
Porac is used in promoting activities and events in Porac. The town has its own MTV Tourism
Campaign entitled EXPLORAC. It is a compilation of what it tourists will see when they visit
Porac which is used as a promotion.

Environmental Analysis

STRENGTHS

 Positive effect from natural disaster

The Mt. Pinatubo 1991 eruption brought catastrophic changes in the landscape of Porac.
Despite of the disastrous eruption of the active volcano, thick and loose consolidated gravel
and sand was left. The sand and gravel became one of the major sources of income.

 Accessibilty

This Clark-Subic-Expressway was created to ensure the safety of motorists. It is one of the
fastest ways to go to Clark. Before, the land is undisturbed. There were no houses. Now,
you will see houses and Sandbox. This road will be a part of a city soon.

 Prominent people from the municipality

Porac is known for its prominent people, specifically Lito Lapid our Philippine Senator and
Dick Israel, a notable Filipino actor and Gil family.

 Friendliness and Courtesy of local residents

Each time you visit Porac, its residents will always give you a warm welcome. Porac will
never be a successful community if it doesn’t have good people. Having a peaceful and
friendly environment means that there will be a lot of people that will visit their town.

 Poracay Resort

Porac’s one reason why it is famous is because of Poracay. Many tourists come to see the
beauty of Porac when they travel to relax and enjoy in Poracay. The revenues in the
economy help in increasing in the economy of town.

 Sandbox

Sandbox offers the best adventure experience for tourists. This attraction is new and
exciting. It is one of the creations of Ayala Land that is located in Alviera which will be a city
few years from now.

 Campaign on segregation and proper waste disposal

The municipality is willing to provide the essentials in making the environment clean. These
are the sacks and training on proper waste management. The community is united to make
disciplined cleaning a habit.

 Agriculture

Agriculture is the main sources of income of the locals in Porac. When you visit Porac, you
will see the mountains where farmers plant their crops. Products are sold at a very low
price. Several farm equipments are distributed and facilitated like a brand new tractor.

 Mekeni Food Corporation

This factory is located in Balubad, Porac. Many of our relatives have worked and are
working here. It is not just an ordinary factory. Whenever there is an occasion like holy week
and fiesta, the corporation helps in sponsoring food and other expenses for the events.

 Porac Town Fiesta

The fiesta is one of the biggest events that happen in Porac. There are multiple events that
happen during the celebration of this town’s fiesta. Example of the events is a pageant. It is
one of the strengths of Porac because it gives entertainment to its community.
  Social Welfare

Services are provided to victims of fire and other natural and man-made calamities. The
national and local government also provided a social study case report for PCSO basis for
assistance and other hospital for bill discounts.

WEAKNESSES

 Lack of Accommodation

Since the town is rural, it is only full of houses for each of the families living in the town.
There are no hotels or any accommodation facilities.

 Transportation curfew

When you leave Porac and take a ride in the Guagua-Porac terminal, the jeepneys are
already gone by 8 PM. It seems like a weakness because there are still other commuters
who end work late or go home from a study group research. The only choice of commuters
is to spend hundreds of money for a tricycle to go home.

 Lack of Advertisement

Due to the lack of advertisement like fliers, brochures or internet updates, tourists aren’t
receiving much information about the events and attractions in Porac.

 Poor Infrastructure

Yes, Porac has an access to SCTEX but the other roads of Porac are not cemented.
Whenever you pass by the road after Hacienda, you will only feel the dirt. You might get a
cold or cough after passing the road.

 Limited service for local residents

The town only offers grocery stores, vehicle utilities shops, drugstores and other small
business. It doesn’t have its own mall.

 Litters

Until when can residents obtain 100% cleanliness in the town? If they disregard this
practice, there will be floods when the rain pours so hard.
  Unfulfilled expectations of tourists

Sometimes, tourists tend to ask for more. Their demands are higher than what you thought.

OPPORTUNITIES

 Interest of corporation owners in Porac

Some rich people will buy various lands in Porac. The residents would sell they lots for a
better rate. Creative, intelligent and innovative minds of rich people can contribute in making
the town a developed city.

 The town is about to be developed

The Ayala land is planning to make the Alviera a city. The plan will help in gaining a lot of
revenues and jobs for the residents.

 Growing interest in development

The town is rich in equipments like sand and hollow blocks. It will be very easy to build
infrastructures.

 Expansion opportunities

Many establishments or attractions can be built in Porac because it has vast land. Since the
tourism in the area is developing, many businessmen/businesswomen are very interested to
buy land which they will use in building different establishments.

 Cultural tourism

Cultural tourism sets an identity for a particular destination. This can be used to brand the
position of Porac in the tourism market.

 Trends toward natural tourism

Porac is known for Miyamit Falls. When taken cared well, it will give better tourism revenue
for the community.

 Political influence
 The town of Porac needs a simple man with humble beginnings and ordained to serve his
people. The government of Porac listens to its people. It gives a hand whenever they are in
need.

THREATS

 Natural Calamities

The town is prone to flood because the town is in low land. You can never stop these
calamities, but you can always prepare yourself by planting more trees.

 Global warming

We never know if Mt. Pinatubo will erupt again. Due to the nonchalance of the residents,
they might experience this again.

 Strong competitors

Since Pampanga is still developing, it faces a lot of competitors. There are Sand Dunes in
Ilocos region, Anawangin cove in Zambales and a lot more famous tourist destinations.

 Political instability

Whenever there is switching and changing of elected officials, there will always be changes
in the operations on the government. Residents would always have to adjust.

SWOT MATRIX

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
S1 Positive effect from W1 Lack of
natural resources Accommodations
S2 Accessibilty W2 Transportation
curfew
S3 Prominent people W3 Advertisement
from the municipality
S5 Friendliness and W4 Poor infrastructure
Courtesy of local
residents
S6 Poracay Resort W5 Limited service for
 local residents
S7 Sandbox W6 Litters
S8 Campaign on W7 Unfulfilled
segregation and proper expectations of tourists
waste disposal
S9 Agriculture
S10 Mekeni Food
Corporation
S11 Porac Town Fiesta
S12 Political influence
S13 Social Welfare
OPPORTUNITIES SO STRATEGIES WO STRATEGIES
S1O2 Take full W3O2 Involve local
advantage of the residents in promoting
resources by building Porac
good infrastructures
and buildings to gain
O1 Interest of corporation owners in Porac more revenues
O2 The town is about to be developed S5O5 Make the W403 Build roads that
attitude of residents a are accessible for
tourism advertisement tourists and residents
O3 Growing interest in development S1O4 Make use of the W5O1 Build
resources like sand infastructures that will
wisely satisfy the needs and
demans of tourists and
residents
O4 Expansion opportunites S13O5 Invite tourists in W7O4 Create unique
preserving natural and innovative
resources attractions by
conducting a survey to
know what the
communities and
tourists of Porac needs
O5 Cultural tourism S106 Build attractions
 near the natural
resources like Miyamit
falls to gain tourist
revenues
O6 Trends toward natural tourism
O7 Political influence
THREATS ST STRATEGIES WT STRATEGIES
T1 Natural Calamities S2T1 Choose sites to W1T4 Have a 24/7
expand access in public
where there is low transportation by saying
chance the issue to the
of flood. authorized people in the
municipality
T2 Global warming S9T2 Prepare the W1T1 Make
residents of Porac infastructures strong
because crops might and last
be damaged in case of
unplanned nature
events
T3 Strong competitors S6T4 Make activites W5T3 Provide the
more interesting demands of residents by
conducting surveys to
know what they need
T4 Political instability S12T4 Follow the rules W4T4 Before passing
and regulations of the the reign to other
government officials, try to build a
better road

RECOMMENDATIONS

 We recommend the public utility jeeps in Porac to extend their operating hours because
there are lots of commuters and students who end work late or go home late because they
came from a study group research that give them the reason to spend hundreds of money
for a tricycle to go home.
  We also recommend the municipality of Porac to produce tourism advertisements like
fliers, brochures or internet updates because tourists aren’t receiving much information
about the events and attractions in Porac.
 We also recommend the municipality of Porac to persuade investors to invest on building
an accommodation in Porac because the town is rural; it is only full of houses for each of
the families living in the town. There are no hotels or any accommodation facilities

Tourism Impacts and Policies

Tourism Impacts have always been important in any studies about a specific town or
area to identify its positive and negative effects in order to make a realistic and accurate
appraisal about the community’s ability to appeal and serve market segments. Alongside with
the gap analysis previously shown, the study method used in finding the resident’s perception
on tourism impacts in the municipality of Porac is also conducted using the survey.

Demand Side

This part presents the summary of the finding and the interpretation of data using charts
and graphs.
 Study Method and Process

The survey was made with the engagement of the residents. This involved a survey to
100 respondents particularly our relatives, families’ friends, neighbors and random residents in
Porac.

Resident Survey Result

A. Socio and Economic Profile

Figure 1: Age of the Respondents

11 to 18 19 to 30 31 to 40 41 to 60 61 to 90

9% 24%

32%

11% 23%

Twenty-four or 25% of the respondents are at the age of 11 - 18, twenty-three or 23% of
the respondents are at the age of 19 – 30, and thirty-one or 32% of the respondents are at the
age of 31.

The age of the respondents is in need to be assessed as this could be a major factor in
the development and progress of their tourism activity. Age can be a contributory factor as to
how the people are going to take care of their tourist environments. Older people tend to take
their environment into serious account. The productivity as to their employment ability is one
way that can improve the tourism in the area. Majority of the respondents are under the age
group 31 to 40. This age group is under the age of productivity thus they can contribute in
strengthening their market for tourism.
 Figure 2: Gender of Respondents
Female Male
29%

71%

The survey was answered by 71 or 71% of the respondents are female and 29 or 29% of
the respondents are male.

Gender could play a role in the development and progress of tourism in the said area as
this factor can promote gender differences. Since male are more up to hard core activities like
building structures and the like while women are more on modest way of serving the community.
Majority of the respondents are female which can promote maintenance and more appealing
type of tourism environment as these individuals are more artistic ad creative in general aspect.

Figure 3: Civil Status of Respondents

Single Married Widowed Widower
1%
9%

51%

38%
 Thirty-nine percent of the respondents are married, 51% are single, 9% are widow and
1% is widower.

Figure 4: Respondent Occupation

Student Self-employed Unemployed Employed Others

21% 5% 33%

17%
23%

According to the results, there are 33% students, 24% self-employed and 17%
unemployed. The data would provide the idea that individuals occupation can contribute as to
the development of the community. The data that can be gathered can have a direct effect since
the occupation can somehow involve infrastructures, businesses and schools for the community
itself and its people. Majority of the respondents are self- employed. These could provide the
community individuals that are having personal business thus micro-business will widely vary
and promote tourism environment.
 Figure 5: Highest Level of Education of Re-
spondents
Grade School High School College Masteral Degree Doctorate Degree
3% 2%
9%

24%

61%

Twenty-two or 25% high school, fifty-five or 61% college, three or 3% masteral degree
levels of education of our respondents. The education level of individuals can promote
differences in the economic income of families and the community itself. It can also prevent
them from having more appropriate job as their requirements were insufficient. Majority of the
respondents are college students. This could mean that the community has prepared
professionals in the future that could primarily help in giving the break of the tourism in the said
community.

Figure 6: Years of Residence

1 - 20 years 21 - 30 years 31 - 40 years 41 - 60 years 61 - 70 years 71 - 90 years

20% 2%

48%

10%

5%
15%
 Almost all our respondents are at the age of 1 to 20 which covers about 48% of them,
followed 20% which is the 61 to 70 years, then, 15% which is the 21 to 30 years. The length of
residency reflects the ability of individuals to be familiar in their environment. As someone being
more familiar into his environment, the more productive and confident they are. Majority of the
respondents are under the year partaking 1-20. These means that most of them are new in the
community. Being said, there might be some restrictions or we can say limitations as to where
and how they are going to handle the community that they are unfamiliar with.

Figure 7: Family Members

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
3%
10% 6%
18% 19%

12%
12% 18%

1%

18% for eight and four family members and 19% for three family members.
 Figure 8: Improvement of Community
Improved No changes Declined
16%

84%

16% of the respondents said that there were no improvements and 84% said that were
improvements in the community of Porac.the tableprovides the insights of the members of the
community as to how they perceive the improvement as the year passes by. Majority of the
respondents perceives the community to be improved compared to previous years. Thus we
could tell that their tourism capabilities are being strengthened as the year passes.

Figure 9: Resident's Community Rating

Very good Good Bad Very bad

50% 50%
 Residents’ answers range equally with 50% in very good and 50% in good. Others don’t
see the community in a bad way. In here, we could primarily tell that the thoughts of the
members of the community are well distributed as to good or bad. That doesn’t make
any difference because neutrality is not the thing the community should be having.
These could help them think that they should double their efforts and perseverance.

Figure 10: Reason for Staying

Birth Place Family reason Lower cost of living
Good service Education

12%
4%
3%

49%

31%

50% of the residents’ reason for staying in Porac said that it is their birth place, 31% for
family reason, 12% because of good service, 4% because of education and 3% for lower cost of
living.
 Figure 11: Main Mode of Transportation
Private Car PUJ Tricycle Bike Bus Other
1%
13%
32%

29%

26%

32% of the residents use private cars, 29% are riding tricycle, 32% uses wheeler

Figure 12: Attraction Visited

Poracay Miyamit Falls Binulu Festival
Balas Festival Hacienda Dolores Chapel Puning Hot Springs
Sandbox
15%

2%
10%
48%

8%

13% 4%

48% already visited Poracay, 13% have watched the Binulu festival, 15% went on an
adventure to Sandbox. These could be the way of people to experience their own attractions.
Experiencing it can make the people be more aware on how to improve their services and
programs. Majority of them did go to Poracay which is a resort.

Figure 13: Type of services

Food and beverage facilities Lodging facilities Shopping facilities
Tourist attraction Others

16% 3%
33%

21%

27%

33% used the food and beverage facilities, 21% for shopping facilities, 27% used lodging
facilities, 16% went in some of the tourist attractions and 3% answered others. The services
provided in the community are primarily one of the main reasons why there are more individuals
and tourists that tend to go to porac and stay or at least visit. Majority of the respondents say
that their services mostly include lodging facilities. These are the basic area of service that
could promote better infrastructure and environment in the community.

Figure 14: Porac in providing city services

Very satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Vey dissatisfied

50% 50%
 In providing services like in the city, 50% were satisfied and 50% were very satisfied.

Figure 14: Overall Health of Porac's Natural

Environment
Very unhealthy Unhealthy Healthy Very healthy
2%
19%

9%

70%

70% finds Porac healthy environment, 19% see it as very unhealthy, 2% answered very
healthy and 9% answered unhealthy.

Bus service

Garbage Removal
5
4
3
2
Fire Protection
1

Police Protection

0 1 2 3 4 5 6
 This is the ranking of the services available in the community of Porac. Five is the lowest
and one is the highest. This shows that bus service is not that accessible in Porac. Garbage
removal is very active when it comes to its work which is seen on its rating. Fire protection was
ranked as second to the highest. The town is protected and secured by a Police Protection.

B. Obstacle to Tourism Income

Figure 15: Issues

Strongly Disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly Agree

1
Improved roads 2
42
43

Increased investment 24
4
35

Improved standard of living 5

76
9

1
Increased economic income 3
39
47

76% agreed that there is an improvement in the standard of living, 47% strongly agreed that
there is an increase in economic income, 43% agreed that there is an improvement in the roads.
Only a few percent disagreed.

C. Residents’ Attitude towards Tourism

Figure 16: Obstacles to tourism

No Yes

57
Limited land for expansion
17

28
Language barriers
44

58
Poor leadership
12

53
Lack of tourism business understanding
33

33
Insecurity among land tenures and squatters
40
 57%, 28%, 58%, 53%, 33% said no to the possible obstacles to tourism and the
remaining percentage said yes.

Figure 17: Residents on having tourists

Yes No
4%

96%

96% of the residents who answered yes are willing to have tourist in their community
while 4% answered no.

Figure 18: Residents' willingness to interact

with tourists
Yes No

13%

87%
 87% are willing to interact with tourists while 13% of the residents are not willing to
interact with the residents.

Figure 19: Profiency of Residents in Speaking in

English
Excellent Good Average Bad
1%
29% 8%

62%

62% of the residents are good in English, 29% are average, 1% is bad and 8% are
excellent.

Figure 20: Places that should be off limits from

tourists
Yes No
18%

82%

82% answered no, while, 18% answered in the question: “Should some places in Porac
be off limits to tourists?”
 Figure 21: Views Regarding Porac
Strongly Disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly Agree
7 16
s about how much and what kind of tourism we should have are best left to the public sector (i.e. government) 17 47
9
and what kind of tourism we should have are best left to the private sector (i.e. businessmen, non-profits, etc.) 13 22
15 43
7 11
Decisions about how much and what kind of tourism we should have are best left to the residents of Porac 57
31 37
2 11
Having international tourist would greatly change our communities in a positive manner 21 49
6
1
Tourism would bring increased crime to our area 8 21
49
2224
More people in this community should be involved in tourism 16
9 18
Tourism would bring increased family income and quality of life 2 9 19
21 34
Tourism makes local people feel inferior about their culture 3 17
25 37

The chart on the previous page shows the views of the residents regarding Porac. 57%
of them are undecided with the third perception. 49% strongly agreed that tourism could bring
crime in the area. And, 49% answered that having international tourists could greatly change the
community in a positive manner. 47% said that they agree with the public sectors to handle all
the decisions about tourism.

Demand Side

Study Method and Process

This presents the summary of findings, interpretation of data and charts. This involved a survey
to 100 tourist respondents at Porac, Pampanga and other internal inputs from the municipality.
 Tourist Data Results

Figure 1: Age of Tourists

18%

37% 11 to 18
19 to 30
12% 31 to 40
41 to 50

33%

The chart shows that there is about 37% of 11 – 18 years old tourists, 33% of 19 – 30 years old,
18% of 31 – 40 years old and 12% of 41 – 50 years old. This only means that youngsters have
shared the highest portion of tourists when it comes to age.

Figure 2: Gender of Tourists

Female
45%
Male

55%

The result shows that 55% of the tourists are male and 45% of tourists are female.

Figure 3: Civil Status of Tourists

3%
5%

Single
Married
Widow
Widower

92%
The result shows that there is a 92% of tourists that are single, 5% of the tourists are married,
3% of tourists are widowed and there are a 0% of widower tourists.

Figure 4: Occupation of Tourists

9% 12%

Student
25% Employed
Self-employed
Others

54%

According to the conducted survey, 54% of tourists are employed. There are 25% self-
employed tourists, 12% student tourists and 9% others.

Figure 5: Income level

2%

25%
1,000 to 5,000
35% 5,000 to 10,000
10,000 to 15,000
15,000 and above

38%
The chart shows that 38% of the tourists earn 5,000 to 10,000, 35% earns 10,000 to 15,000,
25% earns 1,000 to 5,000 and only 2% earns 15,000 and above.

Figure 6: Tourists' Reason for Visiting Porac

Learn Culture
17%

VFR
Professional Reasons 31%
7%

Leisure and
Pleasure
44%

According to the results in the reason why tourists visit Porac, 45% of tourists travel for leisure
and pleasure, 31% travel to Porac to visit family and friends, 17% want to learn the culture of
the town and 7% of them visit Porac for professional reasons.

Figure 7: How tourists knew Porac

Others
Print Advertisement 1%
9%

Word of Mouth
52%
Online
37%
According to the results, 53% knew Porac through word of mouth, 37% went online to know
Porac, 9% knew Porac because of print advertisements and 1% others.

Figure 8: Number of Visit

8% 8%

10%
Not yet
22% One times
Two times
Three times
Four times
20% Five times or more

32%

The result shows that there is a 32% of tourists that have visited Porac for two times already,
22% visited Porac for three times, 10% of tourists visited Porac for four times, and for the
tourists who have not yet visited and visited Porac five times doubled 8%.

Figure 9: Frequency of Visit

2%

12%

Daily
Weekly
Monthly
47% Once a year

38%
The result shows that 47% of tourists travel to Porac monthly, 39% travel to Porac weekly, 12%
of tourists travel to Porac daily and only 2% travel to Porac once a year.

Figure 10: Duration of stay

1%

10%

32%
Day tour
Overnight
Two nights
More than three days

57%

57% of our tourist respondents said that they stay overnight, 32% of tourists stay for day tour
only, 10% stay for two nights and 1% of tourists stay more than three days.

Figure 11: Tourists' travel companion

10%

13%
Family
Friends
46% Colleagues
Others

31%
Most of the tourists travel with their families. It shows that 46% of tourists travel with their
families. 31% of tourists have their friends as their travel companion. 13% of tourists travel to
Porac with their colleagues and 10% others.

Figure 12: Type of attractions usually visited by

tourists

24%
Natural
Historical
43% Cultural
Others

12%

21%

According to our respondents, 43% of the tourists like to enjoy the natural attractions in Porac.
12% of them enjoy culture, 21% wants to travel back in time and see the history of Porac and
24% others.

Figure 13: Type of services mostly availed by

tourists
1%

10%

F and B
Lodging Facilities
37%
Shopping Facilities
Others

52%
52% of the tourist avail services in the lodging facilities, 37% avail food and beverage, 10% avail
shopping facilities and 1% others.

Figure 13: Willingness of tourists to interact

with the residents of Porac
12%

Yes
No

88%

According to the result, 88% of the tourists are willing to interact with the residents and 12% of
the tourists are not willing.

Figure 14: How well tourist's expectations are

met
9%
6%

Completely
For the greatest part
46% Partly
Not really
Absolutely not

38%
The result shows that 47% completely met the expectation of tourists, 38% met the expectations
for the greatest part, 9% are partly met, 6% are not really met and there are no unsatisfied
expectations.

Figure 15: Like the most during tourists' visit to Porac

2%
24%

Hospitality
Food
Clean environment
54% Attraction

21%

The result shows that, 54% were amazed with the hospitality of the locals, 24% enjoyed the
clean environment, 21% took advantage of the very delicious food and 1% enjoyed the
attraction.

Figure 16: Tourists dislike the most during their

visit to Porac and the surrounding area

1%
33%
39% Poor service
Not friendly residents
Unclean environment
Attractions are not that beautiful

26%
The result shows that 40% of tourists are not satisfied because of poor service, 33% of the
tourists said that Porac has an unclean environment, 26% of the tourists said that the residents
are not friendly and 1% said that attractions are not that beautiful.

Figure 17: Tourists that will visit Porac again

within the coming 5 years
23%

Yes
No
Maybe
9%

68%

According to the result, 68% of the tourists want to come back to Porac, 23% said maybe and
9% of the tourists are not coming back.

Figure 18: Aimed holiday to Porac

24% 14% Beach holiday
Walking and nature
Diving
Cultural holiday
20%
2% Festival
3% Nightlife
Spiritual holiday
2%
2% Eco-tourism

5% 6% Active holiday
8% 11%
Family visit
Work
3%
Relaxing

According to the respondents, 14% want to experience beach holiday in Porac, 20% of them
want to try walking and enjoy the breeze of nature, 11% of them want to have diving activities in
Porac, 6% of them want to enjoy cultural holiday, 3% of them want a festival adventure, 8% of
them want to try the nightlife in Porac, 5% of them want to try a spiritual holiday, 2% of them
aimed a work holiday, 24% of them want to relax in Porac for holiday, 3% of them want to have
a holiday for family visit, 2% of them aimed to have an active holiday and the remaining 2%
aimed to have an eco-tourism holiday.

Figure 19: Main reasons for your their visit to this tourist destination
Sports and recreation Health
2% 2%
Fun
17%

Culture Rest and relaxation

4% 44%

Attending a con- Business reasons

ference, con- 8%
gress, seminar,
and other forms
of educations
4%

Visiting relatives and friends

19%

The result shows that rest and relaxation is main reason why tourists go to Porac which covers
about 44% of the respondents, 19% visit their relatives and friends, 17% travel for fun, 8% travel
for business reasons, attending a conference and culture tied up at 4% and sports and
recreation and health tied up at 2%.

Figure 20: First visit

41%

Yes
No

59%

According to the result, 41% of the tourists it is their first time and 59% of the tourists is not their
first time to visit Porac.
 Fairs and/or exhibitions It was part of the travel package
2% 2%
Travel agency
2%
Books and I already knew of it
guides 20%
2%
Media
1%
Friends and relatives
34%

The Internet
37%
Figure 21: Hear about the place

According to the result, 37% of the respondents heard Porac over the internet, 34% heard it
from their friends and relatives, 20% of them already knew it, books and guides, travel agency,
fairs, travel package have a result of 2% each and the remaining 1% heard it from the media.

Figure 22: Main interests in selecting a destina-

Visiting
Friends/Rela-
tion
tives
2% Nature
2%
Culture
2% Rest
8%
Health
4%

Adventure
54%

Night Life
28%

According to the result, 54% of their interest is adventure, 28% of them is night life, 8% of them
select a destination to rest, 4% of them select a destination for health and a 2% result for VFR,
culture and nature.
 Figure 23: Prefer to use tourist guide services
or travel independently

40%

Yes
No

60%

According to the result, 40% prefer to use tourist guide services or travel independently and
60% do not prefer that.

Figure 24: Visit Porac again

17%

Yes
No
I don't know
24% 59%

According to the tourists, 59% will visit Porac again, 24% will not visit Porac again and 17% of
them don’t know it yet.
 Figure 25: Complain since tourists have been
staying in this tourist destination

Yes
50% 50% No

According to the result, 50% of the tourists have already complained something during their stay
in Porac and 50% have not yet complained.

Figure 26: Tourists that expressed com-

pliments?
16%

Yes
No

84%

According to the respondents, 84% of them have expressed their appreciation about the town of
Porac and 16% of them didn’t express their compliment about Porac.
 Figure 27: Tourists decided to stay at this
tourist destination
23%
33%

Less than a month ago

1 to 3 months ago
More than 3 months ago

44%

According to the chart above, 33% answered that they decided to visit Porac less than a month
ago, 33% answered that they decided to visit Porac 1 to 3 months ago and 23% decided more
than 3 months ago.

Figure 28: How often tourists go on holidays

lasting at least 5 days

10% 25%
15%
Every few years
Once a year
Several times (2 - 4 times) a year
More than 4 times a year

50%

According to the respondents, 25% of the tourists said that they go on holidays in Porac every
few years, 50% of them go once a year, 15% of them go for several times (2 - 4 times) a year
and 10% of them go on holidays in Porac more than 4 times a year.

For the question, how much do you plan to spend per person during your visit to this tourist
destination on the following items?
 Figure 29: Transportation
3%
19%

31% P50 - 150

P150 - 500
P1,000 - 3,000
P3,000 and above

47%

According to the expenses of tourists for transportation, 19% use P50 – 150, 47% use P150 –
500, 31% use P1,000 - 3,000 and 3% use P3,000 and above

Figure 30: Accommodation

10% 13%

25% P500 - 1,000

P1,000 - 3,000
P3,000 - 5,000
P5,000 and above

52%

According to the result, the tourists’ expenses for accomodation range 52% has a budget of
P1,000 – P3,000, 25% has a budget of P3,000 – P5,000, 13% has a budget of P500 – P1,000
and 10% has a budget of P5,000 and above.
 Figure 31: Restaurants
1%
13%

P100 - 300
P300 - 800
P800 - 1,500
P1,500 and above
31%
55%

According to the result, 55% of the tourists spend P800 – 1,500, 31% of the tourists spend
P300- 800, 13% spend P100 – 300 and the remaining 1% spend P1,500 and above.

Figure 32: Souvenir

1%
31%

39%
P10 - 100
P100 - 300
P300 - 1,000
P1,000 and above

30%

According to the result, 39% of the tourists spend P300 – 1,000, 31% of the tourists spend P10-
100, 29% spend P100 – 300 and the remaining 1% spend P1,000 and above for souvenir.
 Figure 33: Food
26% 11%

23% P20 - 100

P100 - 300
P300 - 500
P500 and above

40%

According to the result, 40% of the tourists spend P300 – 500, 26% of the tourists spend P500
and above, 23% spend P100 – 300 and the remaining 11% spend P500 for food.

Figure 34: Shopping

13%
22%

P300 - 500
P500 - 1000
P1000 - 3000
P3000 and above

36%

29%

According to the result, 13% of the tourists spend P300 – 500, 36% of the tourists spend P500-
1000, 29% spend P1000 – 3000 and the remaining 22% spend P3,000 and above for shopping.
 Figure 35: Expectation about tourists' expenses
while staying at this tourist destination
22%

Within what was planned

Higher than planned

78%

According to the result, 78% of the tourists siad it was within what was planned and 22% of the
tourists said it was higher than planned.

TOURISM POLICY

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Congress of the Philippines

Metro Manila

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9593

AN ACT DECLARING A NATIONAL POLICY FOR TOURISM AS AN ENGINE OF

INVESTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, GROWTH AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND
STRENGTHENING THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES TO
EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY IMPLEMENT THAT POLICY, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

CHAPTER I

General Provisions
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy — The State declares tourism as an indispensable element
of the national economy and an industry of national interest and importance, which must be
harnessed as an engine of socioeconomic growth and cultural affirmation to generate
investment, foreign exchange and employment, and to continue to mold an enhanced sense of
national pride for all Filipinos.

(c) Promote a tourism industry that is ecologically sustainable, responsible, participative,

culturally sensitive, economically viable, and ethically and socially equitable for local
communities;

(f) Encourage private sector participation and agri - tourism for countryside development and
preservation of rural life.

CHAPTER II

Tourism Governance

SUBCHAPTER II-A

Structure of the Department

SECTION 6. Powers and Functions — The Department shall have the following powers and
functions:

(n) Ensure the proper coordination, integration, prioritization and implementation of local tourism
development plans with that of the national government;

(o) Provide technical assistance to LGUs in destination development, standard setting and
regulatory enforcement;

CHAPTER III

Tourism Promotions

SUBCHAPTER III-A

Tourism Promotions Board

SECTION 45. Tourism Promotions Board — Under the supervision of the Secretary and
attached to the Department for purposes of program and policy coordination shall be a body
corporate known as the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB). The TPB shall formulate and
implement an integrated domestic and international promotions and marketing program for the
Department.

Shared Responsibilities of National and Local Governments

SECTION 36. National Tourism Development Planning – The Department, in coordination

with its attached agencies, LGUs and the private sector, shall continuously update the existing
national tourism development plan in view of evolving needs and capabilities of LGUs and the
domestic and global tourism market.

SECTION 39. Accreditation – In order to encourage global competitiveness, strengthen data

gathering and, research on tourism, and facilitate the promotion of individual enterprises and the
industry as a whole, the Department shall prescribe and regulate standards for the operation of
the tourism industry. Primary tourism enterprises shall be periodically required to obtain
accreditation from the Department as to the quality of their facilities and standard of services.
Accreditation shall be voluntary for secondary tourism enterprises.

MALACAÑANG
Manila

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 1035

CREATING AND DESIGNATING CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND OF THE PUBLIC DOMAIN

SITUATED AT ANGELES CITY, MUNICIPALITIES OF MABALACAT AND PORAC,
PAMPANGA AND THE MUNICIPALITIES OF CAPAS AND BAMBAN, TARLAC AS A
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7916 AS AMENDED BY
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8748

Pursuant to the powers vested in me under Republic Act No. 7916, otherwise known as the
Special Economic Zone Act of 1995 as amended and upon recommendation of the Board of
Directors of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL – ARROYO,
President of the Philippines, do hereby create and designate, subject to the provisions of
Republic Act No. 7916, as amended, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and Resolution
No. 06-036 dated 15 February 2006 of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Economic Zone
Authority, an area located at Angeles City, Municipalities of Mabalacat and Porac, Pampanga
and the Municipalities of Capas and Bamban, Tarlac, as a special economic zone, consisting
of THREE HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN MILLION SIX HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND
(337,650,000) SQUARE METERS, as contained in the following Presidential Proclamations:

PROCLAMATION NO. 163

CREATING AND DESIGNATING THE AREA COVERED BY THE CLARK SPECIAL

ECONOMIC ZONE AND TRANSFERRING THESE LANDS TO THE BASES CONVERSION
AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7227.

Pursuant to the powers vested in me by law and the resolutions of concurrence of the local
governments units directly affected, I, Fidel V. Ramos, President of the Republic of the
Philippines, hereby create and designate the area covered by the Clark Special Economic Zone
(CSEZ) comprising the lands occupied by the Clark military reservations and its contiguous
extensions as embraced, covered, and defined by the 1947 Military Bases Agreement between
the Philippines and the United States of America, as amended, located within the Mabalacat
and Porac, Province of Pampanga, and the Municipality of Capas, Province of Tarlac, as
follows:

1. For the Pinatubo Commission Resettlement Sites in Zones B & D

a) Under Proclamation No. 812 (11 October 122 Hectares

1991)
b) Under Proclamation No. 813 (11 October
1991)
2. For the Sacobia Development Authority
Resettlement Project in Zone D Under
Proclamation No. 1955 (25 March 1980)

3. For DND/Military Use:

a) O’Donnell Transmitter Station 370

b) O’Donnell Excepted Area 1,755

c) Zone C (Crow Valley) 17,847
3. For the Department of Agrarian Reform
(DAR)

a) Zone E 7,006
 b) Zone F 1,749

c) Zone G 1,969

Total Excluded Areas 36,778 Hectares

The total area of the CSEZ is 28,041 hectares, more or less, subject to actual survey, covering
Clark Air Base proper (4,440 Hectares) and portions of the Clark reverted baselands (23,601
hectares.).

PROCLAMATION NO. 805

REDEFINING THE CLARK SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE TO INCLUDE THEREIN THE FIVE
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR (5,724) HECTARES PROPERTY IN THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF BAMBAN, TARLAC AND MABALACAT, PAMPANGA, MORE
COMMONLY KNOWN AS SACOBIA.

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7227, otherwise known as the Bases Conversion and
Development Act of 1992, created the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to
accelerate the sound and balanced conversion of the Clark and Subic Military reservations and
their extensions into alternative productive uses and promote the economic and social
development of Central Luzon, in particular, and the country in general;

WHEREAS, part of the former Clark Air Base Military Reservation, which reverted to the
Philippine Government in 1979, is a vast land comprising approximately of Five Thousand
Seven Hundred Twenty Four (5,724) hectares covering the Municipalities of Bamban, Tarlac
and Mabalacat, Pampanga, more commonly known as Sacobia;

WHEREAS, investors have shown strong interest to infuse capital for the development of
Sacobia once it is included in the CSEZ and put under the management, operation, and control
of the CDC since the latter can offer incentives and attractions for business and
entrepreneurship;

WHEREAS, the Province of Tarlac and the Municipalities of Bamban, Tarlac and Mabalacat,
Pampanga, through Resolutions of their respective Provincial and Municipal Boards, signified
their concurrence to have the Sacobia area included in the CSEZ;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue
of the powers vested in me by law and the sovereign will of the people, do hereby include in the
Clark Special Economic Zone the Five Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Four (5,724) Hectare
portion located in the Municipalities of Mabalacat, Pampanga and Bamban, Tarlac, more
commonly known as Sacobia, which parcels of land, subject to the final survey and delineation
on the ground by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), are
described and defined in Survey No. SWO-03-000083 of the DENR, Region III, Land
Management Sector. Further, vested rights and valid ancestral domain claims within the
Sacobia area as verified and validated by the DENR and other pertinent government agencies
shall be respected.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

MANILA

CHAPTER I

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Tourist Inn – a lodging establishment catering to transients which does not meet the minimum
requirements of an economy hotel.

CHAPTER V

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURIST INNS

Section 15. Requirements for Tourist Inns. For purposes of accreditation, the following are
the minimum requirements for the establishment, operation and maintenance of a Tourist Inn:

a. Location.
The tourist inn, except those already existing at the time of the promulgation of these
Rules, shall be located along the principal highways or transportation routes and shall
open to business on a twenty-four (24) hour basis.
b. Bedroom Facilities and Furnishing.
• All bedrooms shall have attached toilet and bath equipped with 24-hour service of
running water. They shall have adequate natural as well as artificial light and ventilation
 and shall be furnished with comfortable beds and quality furniture (mirror, writing table,
chair, closet and dresser).
• Walls shall be painted or wall-wrapped and kept clean and pleasing to the eye.
Windows shall be furnished with clean and appropriate draperies. Floors shall of good
flooring materials.
• All single bedrooms shall have a floor area of not less than nine (9) square meters and
all twin-rooms or double-rooms shall have a floor area of not less than sixteen (16)
square meters.
• There shall be vacuum jugs and thermos flasks with drinking water with glasses in
each bedroom. There shall be adequate supply of clean linen, blankets and towels that
shall be changed regularly.
c. Parking. There shall be adequate parking space for vehicles proportionate to the number
of lettable rooms and other public facilities of the inn.
d. Reception. There shall be reception and information counter attended by qualified,
trained and experienced staff. There shall be a lobby and a well-appointed lounge for
seating and/or reading purposes.
e. Telephone. There shall be adequate telephone facilities for the use of all guests in all
public areas. Services for long distance telephone calls or overseas shall be made
available upon request.
f. Radio/Television. There shall be provisions for radios and/or television sets for the use
of guests upon request.
g. Dining Room. There shall be well-equipped, well-furnished and well-maintained dining
room/restaurant for its guests as well as the public in general. A kitchen, pantry and cold
storage shall be designed and organized to ensure efficiency of operation and shall be
well-maintained, clean and hygienic.
h. Security. Adequate security shall be provided to all guests and their belongings.
i. Emergency Power. Inns with more than fifty (50) lettable rooms shall have emergency
power facilities to light the common areas and emergency exits in case of power failure.
j. Fire-fighting Facilities. Adequate fire-fighting facilities shall be available as required and
specified by the local fire department in the locality and/or the Fire Code of the
Philippines.

Attraction Profile
 Jaggos tourist inn is the first lodging facility in Porac that provides services not only to its
check-in guests but also to guest who just wish to use the facilities other than bedroom. It is
inspired by the sad, beautiful and tragic lahar that serves genuine hospitality in Poraqueño way.

Every guest will enjoy and travel back in time through the public gallery that shows the
historical memories that happened in Porac like Spanish civilization and Mt. Pinatubo eruption.
With over three function halls, three hundred fifty guest rooms and banquet hall that can
accommodate five hundred guests, one will surely never want to go out of our inn.

Vision

Promote the culture of Porac by using the best part of our native and modernized Poraqueño
styled tourist inn to travelers and tourists as we enhance guest delightedness and drive desired
prosperity.

Mission

We are committed to making a guest leave and come rushing back because we believe that:

 Joyful and professional can increase profitability

 A customer will stay and leave delighted
 Genuine trust and support with employees
 Guests’ choice at all times
 Openness and hospitality make us deliver good service
 Strive to give Poraqueños an opportunity for employment

Organizational Chart
 General Manager

Operations

Rooms Food and Beverage

Budget Requirement

I. Cost Estimates
A. Structure of the building
Floor area 125.10 m x 72.7 m (9,094.77)
Total floor area 27,284.31 sq. m.
Building area cost 227,369,250
Equipment 45,000,000
Supplies 60,000,000
Contractual 50,000,000
Construction 101,851,200
Lot area 14,000 sq. m.
Lot price P25,000 per sq. m.
Total lot price P350,000,000
II. Return of Investment Computation
Return of Investment (5-10 years)

Total building cost 534,220,450

Landscape 122,630,750

Total 656,851,200
 There are different modes of payments for tourist inns. These prices are for tourist inn
building financing and it is subject to change without prior notice. Upon purchase, prices are
inclusive of tax when applicable.

Forecast shows that come 5-10 years, the total investment for the development of the
site will return to the investor with a minimum interest of P35,165,076.

Site Perspective

SITE LOCATION

Our chosen site is located Porac, Pampanga. It has an

access road connected to SCTEX.

FLOOR PLAN
 SITE ELEVATION

As shown in the site elevation, bamboo and Mt. Pinatubo lahar stones are used to show the
native and modern design of the tourist inn.

Selling Proposition
 Jaggos tourist inn offers offer more affordable price for budget minded clients than any other
accommodation. It uses locally made products of Porac that will give our clients an insight about
the history of Porac. It also gives benefits to the community of Porac because all of our
employees will come from the Resident of the community.

Open area is constructed to provide a facility that would accommodate any occasion in an
outdoor setting. Guests having a party with different themes would surely enjoy their event.
Wedding, reunion, birthday or induction night will all be fun and extraordinary experience.

Our Gym is fully equipped with 2 Fitness bike, 4 Life-Fitness treadmills, mats and hand held
free weights. Lockers and changing rooms are provided with direct lift access from bedroom
floors. The gym is located in the second floor.

Public gallery showcases different artifacts and paintings that show the things that
happened in the history of Porac. You will see the Mt. Pinatubo eruption and Binulo festival
paintings.

Promotional stalls are new strategy that can help the community to gain more revenues and
be known. These are not permanent stalls. We allow different markets to put up stalls when
there are events. One of our greatest stall is Mekeni Food Corp.

Our Function halls will always be part of your life’s best celebrations. While our Banquet Hall
offers 500 capacity of guests. It holds grandest celebrations.

Business centers can accommodate all your important meetings.

Jaggos Rooms are rentable room for occasions of smaller groups. These rooms are Janine,
Archielyn, Gizella, Glezy and Oscar.

Our Restaurant serves local food of Pampanga. Savor sizzling sisig of Pampanga.

Tourism Policies and Regulations

Please read with the following rules and regulations which are mandatory for all our guests.

1. Check in/checkout Time

Generally, you can check in at 2:00 p.m. and your room will be held until midnight Early check-in
is at the discretion of the inn and is based on the availability of your room. Call the Jaggos
touirst inn to make your request, or ask the front desk staff when you arrive.
Check-out: You can check out any time before the hotel's check-out time, which is generally
around 12:00 p.m.
2. Accomodation

 The guest will be held responsible for any loss or damage to the hotel property caused
by themselves, their guests or any person for whom they are responsible.
 The room key is kept by the guest. Any damage and loss will be subject to a fine.
 Keep silence on the Hotel premises.
 No prohibited articles, flammable articles or commercial goods are allowed to be stored
inside the room.
 If any abandoned luggage or lost and found items are not claimed by the guest after a
maximum storage period of 90 calendar days, the Management has the right to dispose
of these items.
 No smoking is allowed
3. Swimming Pool

 Swimming Pool opens at 9:00AM and proper swimming attire is required.

o Male: Garterized / cycling shorts, trunks, white shirt
Female: Bathing suits, cycling shorts, white shirts or sleeveless light
 Always shower before entering the pool.
 Lifeguards are on duty in the swimming pool.

 For children age 12 and under to enter a pool area they must be supervised by someone
age 16 or older.
 Parents are responsible for the actions and safety of their minor children at all times.
While the staff is tasked with ensuring the safety of all swimmers, each parent must
realistically evaluate the skill and experience level of their child and supervise
accordingly.
 No eating or drinking is allowed at the edge of the pool.
 RESERVATION POLICY

Once the booking has been processed, you will receive a Reservation Confirmation email that
outlines a summary of your booking. Please review the information carefully and contact us
immediately at reservations@jaggos inn.com if you have any questions or require any changes.

Please review our Cancellation Policy below. Securing your reservation with a credit card
means you accept the terms of our Cancellation Policy.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Securing a reservation with your deposit means you accept the terms and conditions of our
Cancellation Policy.

Requests Cancellations or reservation changes must be received no later than 48 hours prior to
arrival date for deposit refund. Cancellations or changes received less than 48 hours prior to
arrival, including "no-shows", will result in forfeiture of deposit. Take a note that reservations can
only be changed or canceled online if they were originally booked online. Reservations booked
through the call center must be changed or canceled through the call center. Cancellation policy
is strictly enforced with no exceptions. Special requests are noted and maintained in the
reservation system; however, specific room numbers or locations cannot be guaranteed.

PET POLICY

Your pets are always welcome. While the Inn does not require a deposit, there are some simple
rules listed below you‘ll need to follow during your stay. In addition to our rules you are also
responsible for being in compliance with all local laws and regulations.

• We love all kinds of animals, but only domestic pets, like cats and dogs, are allowed to stay at
Jaggos.

• While our rooms are spacious, no more than two (2) domestic pets are allowed per room.

• When you check in, let the front desk staff know you’ll have a pet in your room. You’ll need to
sign a Pet Policy Agreement, and then you and your pet can make yourselves at home.

• Be sure to keep your pets on a leash or in a carrier if they’re outside your room.
• Pets (s) shall remain within your control at all times, either on a leash or in a carrier. Pets may
remain alone in a guestroom so long as the pet is well-behaved. However, if your pet is
disturbing other guests/staff or causing damage, then it cannot be left alone and must remain in
your control.

• With the exception of authorized service animals, pets are not allowed in the breakfast area,
the fitness center and the laundry room or at the pool.

• Please contact Housekeeping to make arrangements for room cleaning. Because we can’t
clean your room while you and your pets are present, we suggest you schedule a time during
the hotel’s normal cleaning schedule for us to clean while you are out and about. (Maybe this is
a good time to think about a walk?)

• In consideration for other guests, please clean up after your pets, and keep them within your
control at all times. If your cat is staying with you, you’ll need to provide a litter box.

• We count on you to prevent your pet from making excessive noise, being disruptive or
aggressive to other guests. If your pet is deemed dangerous, harmful or disruptive, hotel
management has sole discretion to require you to find other accommodations. The inn also
reserves the right to contact animal control to have a pet removed.

• If your room requires excessive cleaning, or if damages are incurred as a result of your pet’s
actions, the hotel may charge for additional services and repairs.

Unique Selling Proposition

Our tourism destination brand is your home away from home. We make our guest feel
that they are not away from their home when they stay in our tourist inn.

I. Definitional Phase
 A feasibility study for the construction of the project is initiated. The researchers
gathered all the necessary information needed in the study. The group collected
data such as the geological and demographic background of the municipality.

II. Analytical Phase

  After the collecting secondary data, the researchers proceeded in gathering
firsthand data by conducting a survey, both on the tourist, to determine the demand
and on the residents, to know the local’s perception about tourism impacts in their
municipality.

III. Operational Phase

 After making a conclusion for the analyzed data, the researchers proceeded to
creating a site appropriate for the municipality. With the help of a professional
consultant (architect), the group came up with the idea of a tourist inn.

IV. Implementation Phase

 Development of an effective and collaborative destination management structure to
facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication and guide development and
management;
 Discussed in the community the propose project to ensure that is widely understood
and accepted.
 Developing a strategic approach to the management of risk, visitor health, safety
and security.
 Facilitation of a process to engage public and private sectors for investment in
required tourism infrastructure and product, including:

 Identification of public infrastructure services and facilities demands, including

consideration of host community and visitor needs;
 Ensuring high standards for tourism products and facilities to enhance the visitor
experience
REFERENCES

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porac,_Pampanga

http://www.poracpampanga.gov.ph/index.php/services/downloadables

http://www.getinthehotspot.com/why-do-we-love-to-travel/
APPENDICES

TOURISM DESTINATION INVENTORY

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

(For Residents)

Dear Respondent,

We would like to ask a little of your time in answering this questionnaire as one of our
requirements for our Tourism Planning and Development course. This questionnaire aims to
gather information about your perception on the impacts of the existing tourism industry in your
town.

Thank you very much for your support.

Sincerely,

The Researchers

2nd Year Tourism Students

Holy Angel University

Please check your answers or write your answers on the blank spaces.

D. Socio and Economic Profile

1. Name (Optional): ___________________________________
2. Age: __
3. Gender: __ Female __ Male
4. Civil Status: __ Single __ Married __ Widow __ Widower
5. Occupation: __ Student __ Self-employed __ Unemployed __ Employed __ Others
6. What is the highest grade or level of education you completed?

__ Grade School __ Masteral Degree

__ High School __ Doctorate Degree
__ Others
__ College
7. How long does your family lived in this community? ___ (Please specify if year or month)
8. How many family members reside in your home? [Kindly encircle the number]
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Other: __
9. In the last 3 years, would you say your community has improved or declined?

__ Improved __ Declined

__ No changes

10. Overall, how would you rate this community as a place to live in?

 Very good  Bad

 Good  Very bad

11. What is your reason for staying in the town of Porac?

__ Birth Place __ Good service

__ Family reason __ Education

__ Lower cost of living

12. What is your main mode of transportation?

__ Private Car __ Bike

__ PUJ __ Bus

__ Motorcycle

Other: (Please specify) _____________________

13. Attractions visited in town of Porac:

__ Poracay __ Hacienda Dolores Chapel

__ Miyamit Falls __ Puning Hot Springs

__ Binulu Festival __ Sandbox

__ Balas Festival

Other: (Please specify) ____________________

 14. What type of services do you mostly avail in the town?
__ Food and beverage __ Shopping facilities
facilities
__ Tourist attraction
__ Lodging facilities
__ Others

15. Services that you avail in the town of Porac.

__ Laharnilad __ Marissa Hall

__ Puregold Jr. __ Chuzon Supermarket

16. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the job the Porac is doing to provide city services?

__ Very satisfied __ Dissatisfied

__ Satisfied __ Very dissatisfied

17. How would you rate the overall health of this neighborhood’s natural environment?

__ Very unhealthy __ Healthy

__ Unhealthy __ Very healthy

18. Please rate the services available for the community. [Kindly encircle the number]

Police Protection: 1 2 3 4 5 Garbage Removal: 1 2 3 4 5

Fire Protection: 1 2 3 4 5 Bus Service: 1 2 3 4

E. Please indicate whether or not you consider the following to be obstacles to tourism
development in Porac.
Strongly Agree

To have an idea of your views regarding tourism

Undecided

Disagree

Disagree
Strongly
Agree

impacts in your area, please indicate a degree of

agreement /disagreement with each of the following
statements:
19. Increased economic income
20. Improved standard of living
21. Increased investment
 22. Improved roads

F. Residents’ Attitude towards Tourism

If yes, what is the degree

Is this an of impact? 1 = Very
Issues obstacle? Yes serious 2 = Somewhat
or No serious 3 = Not serious 4
= Not applicable
23. Insecurity among land tenures and
squatters
24. Lack of tourism business understanding
25. Poor leadership
26. Language barriers
27. Limited land for expansion

28. Do you like having tourist in your community?

 YES  No

29. Are you willing to interact with the tourists?

 Yes  No

30. How proficient are you in speaking English or other language?

__ Excellent __ Average

__ Good __ Bad

31. Are there places in this community that should be off limits to tourists?

 Yes  No

If yes, describe these places: ________________

To get an idea of your views regarding tourism in your area, please indicate a degree of
agreement /disagreement with each of the following statements:
 Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree

Undecided

Disagree
Note: This survey, “tourist” refers to visitors who

Agree
live outside Porac.

32. Tourism makes local people feel inferior

about their culture
33. Tourism would bring increased family
income and quality of life
34. More people in this community should be
involved in tourism
35. Tourism would bring increased crime to
our area
36. Having international tourist would greatly
change our communities in a positive
manner
37. Decisions about how much and what kind
of tourism we should have are best left to
the residents of Porac
38. Decisions about how much and what kind
of tourism we should have are best left to
the private sector (i.e. businessmen, non-
profits, etc.)
39. Decisions about how much and what kind
of tourism we should have are best left to
the public sector (i.e. government)
 Survey Questionnaire

Tourist Destination Questionnaire

Dear Sir/Madam!

Greetings! We are second year students from Holy Angel University currently taking Tourism
Planning (HTPLAN) in this semester S.Y. 2014-2015. As a part of our final requirement, we are
asked to conduct a survey-research. We are asking you to kindly participate in this survey. The
survey will take about 5-10 minutes and is conducted anonymously.

Name (Optional): _____________________________ City/Town of Residence: ____________

Age: __

Gender: __ Female __ Male

Civil Status: __Single __ Married __ Widow __ Widower

Occupation: __ Student __ Employed __ Self-employed __ Others

Name of company if employed/self-employed: _________________

Income Level:

 P1,000 – 5,000  P10,000 – 15,000

 P5,000 – 10,000  P15,000 and above

Please check your answers/write your answers on the blank spaces. You may choose more
than one answer in some questions.

1. What is your reason for visiting the town of Porac?

 Visit Friends and Relatives  Learn culture

 Leisure and Pleasure  Others
 Professional reasons
2. How did you know the town of Porac?

 Word of mouth  Print Advertisement

 Online Advertisement  Others

3. How many times have you visited Porac?

 Not yet  3 times

 1 time  4 times
 2 times  5 times or more

4. How will you describe the frequency of your visit in Porac?

 Daily  Monthly
 Weekly  Once a year

5. How long do you stay during your visit?

 Day tour only  Two Nights

 Overnight  More than 3 days

6. Who is your travel companion?

 Family  Colleagues
 Friends  Others

7. What type of attractions do you usually visit in the town?

 Natural  Cultural
 Historical  Others

8. What type of services do you mostly avail in the town during your visit?

 Food and beverage facilities  Shopping facilities

 Lodging facilities  Others

9. Are you willing to interact with the residents of Porac?

 Yes  No
10. Did your trip to Porac meet your expectations?

 Completely  Not really

 For the greater part  Absolutely not
 Partly

If answered “not really” or “absolutely not” please state why: ___________________

11. What did you like the most during your visit to Porac and the surrounding area?

 Hospitality  Clean environment

 Food  Attractions

12. What did you dislike the most during your visit to Porac and the surrounding area?

 Poor service  Unclean environment

 Not friendly residents  Attractions are not that beautiful

13. Would you visit Porac again within the coming 5 years?

 Yes  Maybe
 No

14. What would be your aim in your next holiday to Porac?

 Beach holiday  Spiritual holiday

 Walking and nature  Eco-tourism
 Diving  Active holiday
 Cultural holiday  Family visit
 Festival  Work
 Nightlife  Relaxing

15. What are the main reasons for your visit to this tourist destination?

 Rest and relaxation.  Attending a conference,

 Visiting relatives and friends. congress, seminar, and other
 Business reasons. forms of educations
 Culture
 Fun
  Sports and recreation  Religious reason
 Health

16. Is this your first visit to Porac?

 Yes  No
17. How did you hear about the place?
 I already knew of it  Books and guides
 The Internet
 Travel agency
 Friends and relatives
 Fairs and/or exhibitions
 Media
 It was part of the travel package

Other (Please specify): _______________

18. What are your main interests in selecting a destination?

 Adventure  Visiting Friends/Relatives

 Night Life  Rest
 Health  Nature
 Culture  Sport

Other (Please Specify):____________________

19. Do you prefer to use tourist guide services or travel independently?

 Yes  No

20. Do you think you will visit Porac again?

 Yes  I don’t know

 No

21. Have you had any reason to complain since you have been staying in this tourist
destination?

 Yes  No

22. Have you expressed your compliments?

 Yes  No
23. When did you decide to stay at this tourist destination?

 Less than a month ago  More than 3 months ago

 1 to 3 months ago

24. How often do you go on holidays lasting at least 5 days?

 Every few years  Several times (2 - 4 times) a

 Once a year year
 More than 4 times a year

25. How much do you plan to spend per person during your visit to this tourist destination on
the following items?
a. Transportation (plane ticket, bus ticket, taxi, etc.)

 P50 - 150  P1,000 - 3,000

 P150 - 500  P3,000 and above

b. Accommodation

 P500 - 1,000  P3,000 - 5,000

 P1,000 - 3,000  P5,000 and above

c. Restaurants/cafes

 P100 - 300  P800 - 1,500

 P300 - 800  P1,500 and above

d. Souvenirs

 P10 - 100  P300 - 1,000

 P100 - 300  P1,000 and above

e. Food (not in restaurants)

 P20 - 100  P300 - 500

 P100 - 300  P500 and above

f. Shopping
  P300 - 500  P1000 - 3000
 P500 - 1000  P3000 and above

26. Do you expect your expenses while staying at this tourist destination to be:

 Within what was planned

 Higher than planned

Thank you very much for your time and answers!