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Republic of the Philippines
EULOGIO “AMANG” RODRIGUEZ INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Nagtahan, Sampaloc Manila
COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
IMPLEMENTATION OF WHALE WATCHING GUIDES IN OSLOB, CEBU
A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of the College of
Hospitality Management Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez
Institute Of Science and Technology
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements
for the Subject TRM 115 Tourism Research 2
Leading to the Degree Of Bachelor
of Science in Tourism
by
MICHE V.ALAPIDE
EMILY ROSE R. ALCAZAR
ERSON V. SACLOLO
2018
CERTIFICATION
This thesis entitled “IMPLEMENTATION OF WATCHING GUIDES IN
OSLOB, CEBU” prepared and submitted by MICHE V. ALAPIDE, EMILY
ROSE R. ALCAZAR, ERSON V. SACLOLO. In partial fulfilment of the
requirements for the subject TRM 115 leading to the degree of
BACHELOR NOF SCIENCE IN TOURISM has been examined and
recommended for ORAL EXAMINATION.
ROMEO D. LIM, DBA

Adviser
APPROVAL SHEET
Approved by the Oral Defense panel on February
15, 2018 with a final rating of .
DULCE B. AURELIO, MAIE-HRM

Chairman
MARIA RHODA D. DINAGA, MAEI-HRM MARGIE R. ATIZARDO, Ed. D.

Member Member
Accepted in partial fulfillment of the subject TRM 115
leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Tourism
MARIA RHODA D. DINAGA, MAIE-HRM

Dean
ABSTRACT
TITLE: IMPLEMENTATION OF WHALE WATCHING GUIDES IN OSLOB,
CEBU
RESEARCHERS: MICHE V. ALAPIDE
EMILY ROSE R. ALCAZAR ERSON V. SACLOLO
DEGREE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM YEAR:2018
ADVISER: ROMEO D. LIM, DBA
Rationale of the Study
This study was conducted to assess the Implementation of
Whale Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu.
Statement of the Problem
This study intends to determine the implementation of
whale watching guides on Oslob, Cebu.
Specifically, it sought to answer the following sub- problems.
1. How do the LGU employees and tourists assess the
implementation of the whale watching guides in Oslob, Cebu?
2. Is there a significant difference in the assessment
of the two groups of respondents as to the implementation of
the whale watching guides in Oslob, Cebu?
3. What are the problems encountered by the respondents?
Method Used
This study used the descriptive types of research using
the survey methods. Descriptive research method is a fact-
finding study with adequate and accurate interpretation of the
finding. Descriptive method refers to a look at carefully on
the present state, and rationale to arrive final conclusion.
Research Locale
This study was conducted in Oslob, Cebu.
Respondents of the Study
The respondents of the study were the local government
units employees and tourists of Oslob, Cebu. A total of fifty
respondents (50) were asked to accomplish the questionnaire to
get the data of the study.
Instrumentation
The instrument used was the Survey Questionnaire in the
study and composed of three parts:
Part I. Demographic Profile of the Respondents
Part II. Assessment of the respondents to
the Implementation of Whale Watching Guide in Oslob, Cebu.
Part III. Problems Encountered by the Implementation of
Whale Watching Guide in Oslob, Cebu
Statistical Treatment of Data

The following statistical tools were used in the
treatment and analysis of data.
1. Percentage was used descriptive statistics or
something that describes a part of a whole.
2. Weighted Mean was used to measure the respondent’s
assessment. Multiplying each value in the group by the
appropriate weight factor does it end and the product will be
sum and divide by the total numbers of respondents.
3. t-test for Independent was used to determine whether
or not the significant difference existed between the
perceptions of the Local and Foreign Tourists Respondents. It
was solved using the formula helped compute the t-Test. The
following formula will help compute the t-test.
Findings
The salient findings of the study are as follows:
1. The LGU Employees and Tourists assessed the
implementation of the Whale Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu.
The assessment of Implementation of Whale Watching Guide
in Oslob, Cebu were rated as Highly Implemented with an overall
composite weighted mean of 4.22.

2. The significant difference in the assessment of
the two groups of respondents as to the implementation of the
The computed t-value on the Implementation of the Whale
Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu as assessed by tourists and
Local Government Unit employees is 0.69258 which is lower than
the critical value of 1.684 with the degree of freedom of 48 at
0.05 level of significance. Hence, there is no significant
difference on the assessment of Implementation of the Whale
Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu. Therefore, the hypothesis is
accepted.
3. The problems encountered by the respondents.
The problems encountered on the Implementation of Whale
Watching Guide in Oslob, Cebu were rated as Not Encountered
with an overall composite weighted mean of 1.54.
Conclusions
Based on the findings of the study, the following
conclusions are drawn:
1. The respondents assessed in the Implementation of
Whale Watching Guide in Oslob, Cebu as Highly Implemented.
2. The respondents have parallel assessment on
the Implementation of Whale Watching Guide in Oslob, Cebu.

3. There are no problems encountered by the respondents,
except for a least encountered which is the bringing of
visitors by unaccredited from municipality by some dive
centers.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Sincerest thanks to the following people who helped us
in this journey and in reaching a major milestone of our lives
and our deepest appreciation for providing guidance and
encouragement.
First and foremost, we would like to express our deepest
gratitude to The Almighty God for blessing us the knowledge and
wisdom we need. For guiding us and giving us an open mind and
heart.
Dr. Celia E. Carino, Professor in TRM 115- Tourism
Research 2 for her guidance in this study.
Our warm and sincere thanks to Dr. Romeo D. Lim, Thesis
adviser, without his help, advice, expertise, and
encouragement, this research would not have happened.
Ms. Rhoda D. Dinaga, Dean of College of Hospitality
Management, for her favorable response regarding this study.
The Office of the Municipal Tourism, Province of Cebu,
for allowing us to conduct the study and to distribute the
survey questionnaires to the employees and locals.

Moreover, we owe our most sincere gratitude
to our parents for their love, support and trust; without
their encouragement, we would not have finished this thesis.
M.V.A.
E.R.R.A.
E.V.S.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
LIST OF TABLES XI
CHAPTER
1 The Problem and Its Background
Introduction 1
Conceptual Framework 4
Statement of the Problem 6
Hypothesis 6
Scope and Limitation of the Study 7
Significance of the Study 7
Definition of terms 9
2 Review of Related Literature and Studies
Local Literature 11
Foreign Literature 13
Local Studies 15
Foreign Studies 22
3 Synthesis
Methodology 29
Research Design 31
Population and Sampling 31
Research Instrument 34
Data Gathering Procedures 35
4 Statistical Treatment of Data
Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data 36
Sub-Problem No.1 40
Sub-Problem No.2 42
Sub-Problem No.3 42
5 Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary 45
Conclusions 46
Recommendations 46
REFERENCES 48
APPENDICES
A. LETTER OF PERMISSION TO CONDUCT THE STUDY 51
B. LETTER TO THE RESPONDENTS 52
C. SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE 53
CURICULUM VITAE 56
LIST OF TABLES
Tables PAGE
1 Distribution of Respondents 32
2 Respondents as to Gender 32
3 Respondents as to Age 33
4 Respondents as to Civil Status 33
5 Respondents as to Educational Attainment 34
6 Assessment of Implementation of Whale Watching 40
Guides in Oslob, Cebu
7 Comparison of Assessment on the Implementation of 42
Whale Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu
8 Problems Encountered in the Implementation of 43
Whale Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu

CHAPTER 1
The Problem and Its Background
Introduction
In the hierarchy of the animal life, humans are leaders.
Capable of manipulating the things around them, human beings
have the moral obligation of nurturing the world they are
living in. However, some of them have this habit of
despoliation,rather than cultivation and those who love nature
know that it is sometimes challenging to inspire others to
care.
Whale watching has huge potential to deliver benefits to
both people and whales, but it is essential that the experience
on offer is of a sufficiently high standard to provide not only
an economic benefit to operators and local communities, but
equally important, benefit whale watchers; the whales, dolphins
and porpoises (collectively known as cetaceans) and the marine
environment as a whole.
RhincodonTypus (‘butanding’ in Tagalog, ‘tuki’ in
Cebuano), commonly known as whale shark, is the largest known
exant fish species in the world (Froese&Pauly, 2010). The whale
shark, whose population is unknown and is considered vulnerable

species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature
(IUCN), is targeted by commercial fisheries in several areas
where they seasonally aggregate (Norman, 2007).
Philippines became world famous for whale shark watching
due to the fact that those huge creatures seasonally pass near
the shores of Donsol, Sorsogon. It was hailed then the whale
shark capital of the country. However, things changed when in
2011, the fishermen on a small town called Oslob, Cebu, started
to daily feed the whale sharks. The local fishermen explained
that the practice of feeding the whale sharks was not forced on
the animals but was incidental. As the fishermen used brine
shrimps (‘uyap’), which is abound to that area, as baits, whale
sharks started to feed on the ‘uyap’. A lot of the fishermen
were forced to stop fishing because more whale sharks came. To
divert the whale sharks’ attention, so the fishermen could
continue fishing, the latter would lead them out of the area by
feeding them ‘uyap’ further along the coast. (M.A. Ebar, 2014.)
With its vigorous growth, a transformation of the usual status
of that place could possibly be very visible and could be
perceived clearly as a developed one. But the benefits, from
the impact of it, cannot be easily distinguished.

Substantially, whale sharks, surely have contributed to
the local economy of Oslob.
In an effort to raise awareness and as a stepping stone
towards staving off the annihilation of innumerable species and
devastation of some of the Earth's most precious ecosystems,
the researchers find the relationship that has developed
between man and whale sharks quite engrossing.
In the light of day, this study aims to enumerate the
implementation of whale watching guide in Oslo, Cebu and
distinguish the effects it has on the whale sharks. This goal
is designed to help the ecotourism of Oslob to identify some of
the areas that need attention and thus, provide a panacea. The
study of the effects of the flourishing whale shark watching
tourism on the locals and the whale sharks can be a learning
paradigm for other ecotourism spots in the country. This would
help them acquire new knowledge regarding the importance of the
conservation of whale sharks on the local economy.

Conceptual Framework
This research was framed on the initial aspects to
consider in the enlightenment of the study, shown in Figure 1,
is the Input-Process-Output (IPO) model.
The Input (I) consists of readings taken from books,
magazines, thesis and internet, and survey results on the
assessment on implementation of whale watching guides in
Oslob, Cebu and problems encountered.
The Process (P) includes the gathering of data through
survey questionnaire, statistical treatment of data, analysis
and interpretation of data.
The Output (O) shows the implemented whale watching
guides in Oslob, Cebu.

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
 Readings
taken from Gathering of
the data
books,
through:
magazines,
internet, and  Survey
thesis. Implemented
questionnaire Whale Watching
Guides in Oslob,
 Assessment on  Statistical Cebu.
the treatment of
implementatio data
n of whale
watching
 Analysis and
guide in
Interpretation
Oslob, Cebu.
of data.
 Problems
encountered
Feedback
Figure 1. Paradigm of the Conceptual Framework

Statement of the Problem
The study aimed to assess the implementation of the
whale watching guides in Oslob, Cebu.
Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions:
1.How do the LGU employees and tourists assess the
Implementation of the whale watching guides in Oslob, Cebu?
2. Is there a significant difference in the assessment
of the two groups of respondents as to the Implementation of
the whale watching guides in Oslob, Cebu?
3. What are the problems encountered by the respondents?
Hypothesis
This study hypothesized that there is no significant
difference in the assessment of the two groups as to
Implementation of whale watching guides in Oslob ,Cebu
according to LGU employees and tourist.
Scope and Limitation of the Study
The scope of the study covered the guidelines on whale
watching in Oslob Cebu.

On the other hand, there were two groups of respondents
consisting twenty (20) LGU employees, and thirty (30) Tourists
for a total of 50. The v enue of the study took place in Oslob,
Cebu. The duration of the study was from July 2017 to February
2018.
Significance of the Study
Implementation of whale watching guides was significant
and beneficial to the following:
Researchers. This research will help them to complete
the course requirements and the information gathered can be use
when they are already part of the hospitality industry.
Local Government Unit. The boom of the whale shark
watching tourism is of the advantage of the local government;
therefore it is rightful to say that they hold the
responsibility in implementing appropriate laws that would
protect the whale.
Resort Owners. Whale sharks have given so much profit to
these resort owners and it would only be fair if they do their
part in conserving these gentle giants. This study would give
resort owners more information that would help improve the
stability maintenance of their business and to forestall them

on future issues that would question the illegibility of their
business.
Residents. This study would test how much the local
residents know about what their town is famous for. They will
be more conscious of the significance of whale sharks in their
lives and will be prompted to do an action that would prevent
these mammals from extinction.
Marine Enthusiasts. As a marine enthusiasts, it would
only be proper to have enough knowledge of the species you are
interested in. In this study, whale shark enthusiasts will be
aware that these species are on the verge of extinction and
that they should contribute to its preservation.
Tour Guides. This was served as their reference guide
when conducting educational tours.
Tourists. This study will be beneficial to tourists be
ensuring them a safe, convenient, enjoyable stay, and travel in
the country.
Definition of Terms
The following terms are defined conceptually to provide a
common frame of reference:
Dive Centers. Is the base location where recreational
divers usually learn scuba diving or make guided dive trips at
new locations.
Lifeguard. Is a rescuer who supervises the safety and
rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports
participants such as in a swimming pool, water park, or beach.
Local government units. Are institutional units whose
fiscal, legislative and executive authority extends over the
smallest geographical areas distinguished for administrative
and political purposes.
(https://esa.un.org/unsd/sna1993/introduction.asp)
Respondents a person who gives a response or answer to a
question that is asked especially as part of a survey.
(Allende, 2009)
Whale Shark Watching Is the activity involves diving,
snorkeling, feeding or simply observing the whale sharks.

Whale Shark Watching Tourism Is the tourism industry
whose main attraction are the whale sharks.
Uyap The Cebuano name for brine shrimp. Artemia is a
genus of aquatic crustaceans known as brine shrimp whose
populations are found worldwide in inland saltwater lakes, but
not in oceans. (Asem&Rastegar-Pouyani, 2010)

CHAPTER 2
Review of Related Literature and Studies
Local Literature
Lato (2012) said that, the whale sharks have become a
tourists attraction in Oslob, 117 kilometers south of Cebu City.
They are locally called "tuki" and in Donsol, "butanding".
Visitors want to see and swim with the giant "gentle creatures".
Others try to feed them, raising concern among environmentalists
who fear that this might diminish their ability to scour for
food. Although the fish species were first sighted in Oslob in
the 1590s, the town realized their economic potential only in
September last year.
Radu (2017) stressed that, the "numbers of whale sharks
(Rhincodontypus), the world's largest living fish, have more
than halved over the last 75 years," in 2016 the International
Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of endangered
creatures listed the whale shark as an endangered animal, "as
these slow-moving sharks continue to be fished and killed by
ship propellers." The Philippines, in 1998 was one of the first
countries to adopt protective legislation toward the whale
shark. By banning the fishing of the whale sharks and

punishing illegal fishing, Philippines shifted towards eco-
tourism, and the fishermen became tour guides.
The country holds some of the best places in the world
to watch whale sharks, including Donsol, named the "Whale Shark
Capital of the World." The whale shark ended up being a gold
mine for the country's tourism industry, and is even featured
on national banknotes.
Ramos (2013) stated that, it is a moving experience to
see whales and dolphins in their natural environment and for
most people it is an experience that they will never forget. A
properly run whale and dolphin watching trip inspires respect
for these animals as well as action to protect them, and in so
doing also ensures the sustainability of the enterprise that
some local communities depend on. We work hard to promote
responsible whale and dolphin watching around the country. The
Philippines has national guidelines on cetacean-human
interaction and we train local tour operators in the proper
conduct of whale and dolphin watching trips in accordance with
these guidelines.
Cruz (2013) stated that, the diversity and complexity of
marine life in the coastal waters off Cagayan and the entire
Philippines is truly extraordinary. It is a fragile world.
Pollution, global climate change and other impacts are taking
their toll at all levels of the coastal food web. Many species
of marine wildlife, such as the humpback whales are showing
signs of vulnerability. Meanwhile, vessel traffic in our waters
is steadily increasing, placing added pressures on marine
animals and their habitats.
Santos (2015) said that, a much in demand tourist
activity in Bohol nowadays is dolphin and whale watching.
Several species of whales and dolphins have made the waters
south of Bohol as their home. The area is Bohol’s, if not one
of the Philippines, main migration route for marine mammals and
cetaceans. In years past, the area has been the source of
income for whale hunters. With the enforcement of laws on
marine preservation though, hunting has stopped. Now, with the
help of the tourism industry, the whalers have a new livelihood
– guiding tourists on whale-watching trips.
Foreign Literature
Higham, Bejder and Williams (2014) stated that whale
watching have an impact on whales. For example, humpback whales
have been shown to avoid whale-watching boats or to change

their dive pattern. Increased whale-watching has also be shown
to affect the fitness and survival of local populations of
dolphins. Whale watching traffic is increasing in Iceland with,
for example 16 trips per day from Husavik in Skjalfandi bay,
where up to four or five different boats can be watching the
same whale at the same time.
Trip (2013) said that, seeing live animals up close
allows the individual to become more engaged with them, more
emotionally attached to them. You have to see that level of
attachment before you can motivate people to take the political
action to save these creatures. Here in Kenya we have vast wild
areas where animals can roam freely. There are also fenced in
conservation areas. These fenced in conservation areas inhibit
ancient wildlife migration routes and disrupt their instinctive
need for movement but the fencing is considered necessary for
conservation efforts.
Helfman (2007) stressed that, a shark can be captured
only once, but it can be viewed many times, "one live sharks
may be worth more than 10,000 dead sharks." The two major
economic activities in the Maldives are fishing and tourism.
Half of the tourists come to dive and many dive at specific

whale watching sites. Whale shark and ray watching in the
Maldives has also grown in popularity. Whale shark watching is
a growing commercial activity in the Maldives, Western
Australia, the Philippines and Mexico, with spotter airplanes
coordinating the driving activities of fleets of boats.
Buckley (2010) said that, whale sharks are the world's
largest sharks , but they are filter feeders and generally
inoffensive. It is therefore possible for tourists to swim or
snorkel with them safely, as long as they stay far enough away
to avoid an accidental blow from the very large and powerful
tail. Whale sharks are also very beautiful animals, with a
particular blue and white pattern on their skin which is
reminiscent of sunlight filtering through shallow seawater. As
a result, they are a very popular attraction for marine
adventure tour.
Helfman, Collete, Facey and Bowen (2009) stated that,
whale shark watching is popular in Maldives, Western Australia,
Philippines and Mexico , and in many locales drivers spend
large sums to watch reef sharks, manta rays, and string rays. A
shark can be captured once but can be viewed many times. Shark
watching is an imminently sustainable commercial activity;
shark fishing is not.
Local Studies
According to Araujo, Lucey and Labaja (2014), the first
description of whale sharks, Rhincodontypus, occurring at a
provisioning site in Oslob, Cebu, Philippines. Frequent
observations of sharks are often difficult, even at tourism
sites, giving rise to provisioning activities to attract them.
The present study provides repeated longitudinal data at a site
where daily provisioning activities took place, and whale
sharks were present every day. A total of 158 individual whale
sharks were photographically identified between Mar 2012 and
Dec 2013, with 129 males (82%), 19 females (12%) and 10 (6%) of
undetermined sex. Mean estimated total length was 5.5 m (±1.3 m
S.D.). Twenty individuals were measured with laser
photogrammetric to validate researchers’ estimated sizes,
yielding a good correlation (r2 = 0.83). Fifty-four (34%)
individuals were observed being hand-fed by local fishermen
(provisioned), through in-water behavioural observations.
Maximum likelihood methods were used to model mean residency
time of 44.9 days (±20.6 days S.E.) for provisioned R.
typus contrasting with 22.4 days (±8.9 days S.E.) for non-

provisioned individuals. Propeller scars were observed in 47%
of the animals. A mean of 12.7 (±4.3 S.D.) R. typus were
present in the survey area daily, with a maximum of 26
individuals (Aug 10 2013) and a minimum of 2 (Dec 6 2012).
Twelve (8%) individuals were seen on at least 50% of survey
days (n = 621), with a maximum residency of 572 days for one
individual (P-396). Twenty four individuals were
photographically identified across regional hotsposts,
highlighting the species’ migratory nature and distribution.
Extended residency and differences in lagged identification
rates suggest behavioural modification on provisioned
individuals, underlying the necessity for proper management of
this tourism activity.
According to Ponzo, Araujo and Labaja (2013),
provisioning is a growing practice used to facilitate wildlife-
tourist interaction, especially with elusive marine species,
but still little is known about its effect on the host species.
This work discusses the practice, effect and proposed measures
to manage the whale shark provisioning activities and related
tourism industry in the waters of Oslob, Philippines. Since
March 2012, the research team has been studying daily the whale
shark population, the tourism industry and its compliances with

the local and national laws. During 443 days of survey, 135
individual whale sharks where identified within the interaction
area, 197h of shark behavioural observations and tourist
compliance surveys have been collected along with 45 biopsy
samples, 1000h of dive profiles from TDR tags and 500 tourist
satisfaction questionnaires. Since its official opening in
January 2012 more than 140,000 interaction tickets have been
sold bringing over 1M USD to the local community and making it
one of the largest marine wildlife tourist attractions in South
East Asia. The benefits for the community and regional economy
are undeniable, however behavioural modification, extended
residency time, poor nutritional value of provided food and
thermal stress related to the extended permanence in shallow
water together with habitat destruction caused by poor diving
practices and unregulated coastal developments are some of the
quantified side effects of this industry.
Florendo (2013) stated that, the growing demand and
opportunity for people to visit the natural environment has
facilitated the rapid growth in ecotourism in the past 30
years. Specialized forms of ecotourism, such as wildlife
tourism, have mirrored this growth. Specifically in the marine

environment, commercial whale and dolphin interactions have
increased substantially. These forms of tourism occur in places
where tourism and conservation merge, and can have substantial
impact on visitor's experiences and attitudes. Whale-watching
is an industry, where tour guides have the potential, through
their interpretive program, to influence visitors' attitudes to
conservation. Ecotourism and the associated interpretation are
underpinned by multiple concepts of conservation, education and
sustainability. The role of the tour guide in communicating
conservation values is assumed; however, it cannot be taken for
granted. The study investigated how and what tour guides
communicated on whale-watching tours. Information was collected
from tour guides through face-to-face interviews, self-
completed questionnaires and observations of their
communication processes. Results indicated that tour guides
intended to communicate conservation messages to visitors
however, substantial variation occurred between their intended
messages and those communicated. This variation impacted on
effective communication of conservation values to visitors.
Dela Cruz (2013) stated that, the underwater acoustic
noise of five representative whale-watching boats used in the

waters of west Maui was measured in order to study the effects
of boat noise on humpback whales. The first set of measurements
were performed on 9 and 10 March, close to the peak of the
whale season. The ambient noise was relatively high with the
major contribution from many chorusing humpback whales.
Measurements of boat sounds were contaminated by this high
ambient background noise. A second set of measurements was
performed on 28 and 29 April, towards the end of the humpback
whale season. In both sets of measurements, two of the boats
were inflatables with outboard engines, two were larger coastal
boats with twin inboard diesel engines and the fifth was a
small water plane area twin hull (SWATH) ship with inter-island
cruise capabilities. The inflatable boats with outboard engines
produced very complex sounds with many bands of tonal-like
components. The boats with inboard engines produced less
intense sounds with fewer tonal bands. One-third octave band
measurements of ambient noise measured on 9 March indicated a
maximum sound pressure level of about 123 dB re 1 microPa at
315 Hz. The maximum sound pressure level of 127 dB at 315 Hz
was measured for the SWATH ship. One of the boats with outboard
engines produced sounds between 2 and 4 kHz that were about 8-
10 dB greater than the level of background humpback whale

sounds at the peak of the whale season. We concluded that it is
unlikely that the levels of sounds produced by the boats in our
study would have any grave effects on the auditory system of
humpback whales.
According to Garcia (2014), Philippine species are still
in jeopardy, whale-watching may play an important role
promoting the protection of these mammalian species. Herein, we
present the results of a study that aimed to determine the
degree of knowledge regarding cetaceans ecology and
conservation status and to evaluate where whale watching tours
serve as platforms for education and conservation awareness in
people. We interviewed people taking whale-watching tours
during humpback whales breeding season (winter-spring 2014). A
total of 323 persons were surveyed using closed-ended
questionnaires and open-ended interviews before and after whale
watching tours. The results revealed an overall lack of
knowledge concerning the presence of species of cetaceans in
Philippines waters, particularly those Philippine participants.
However, 98.4% of the persons indicated that they have learned
about humpback whales conservation and marine biodiversity
treats after tours. Participants were more willing to change

its behavioural intentions towards cetacean’s conservation and
environment protection after whale-watching tours. Our results
suggest that whale watching platforms, when implemented with
adequate interpreters, can serve as alternative source of
environmental education and conservation awareness. This is
important to consider in countries such as Philippines were by-
catch and direct hunting have considerably decimated cetaceans
populations.
Foreign Studies
Korman (2015) stated that, the biggest fish in the sea
is whale shark, RhincodonTypus, still remains one of the
biggest mysteries. This species named the whale shark, after
its size, is one of the most charismatic shark species in the
world. This colossal, yet harmless shark surfaces in certain
areas across the globe. The sites where this shark surface and
aggregate are transforming into ecotourism hotspots. Globally,
these ecotourism sites are valued at US$ 66 million. However, a
growing problem with this sites is the absence of positive
management strategies that protect the sharks, and allow humans
to benefit from interacting with them. This study through the
use of a literature review and a policy analysis provides
suggestions for future management strategies. This study

analyzes the positive tourism management strategies at three
ecotourism sites. Overall, this industry is growing at a rapid
rate, and the need for protection of this elusive species is
essential. This study has the potential to benefit and provide
suggestions for upcoming R. Typhus ecotourism sites that aim to
have a well-managed site.
Ziegler (2012) said that, sharks are among the most
threatened taxonomic groups worldwide. Shark tourism is viewed
as a potential means of protecting threatened species, while
also providing a sustainable livelihood for local communities.
Whale sharks are one such species. Whale shark tourism has
grown rapidly in the last twenty years. It is worth an
estimated US$66 million and is available in over 15 countries
worldwide. However, the management of this industry varies
greatly from site to site, from little to no regulations in
Thailand to license caps and interaction guidelines in
Australia. Further, the long-term sustainability of whale shark
tourism is dependent not only on local scale management, but
also global scale issues affecting the targeted species. This
study assesses the current status and future sustainability of
the whale shark tourism industry on Isla Holbox, Mexico.

Specific areas of focus include: (1) tourist motivations and
satisfaction with the environmental and tour features offered,
(2) shark tourist specialization, (3) a comprehensive
assessment of the site‘s sustainability using Duffus&Dearden‘s
(1990) Wildlife Tourism Model, and (4) an assessment of the
whale sharks‘ vulnerability to global scale threats (e.g.
marine pollution; global climate change). Methods included a
questionnaire provided to whale shark tour participants on Isla
Holbox from June to September, 2008 (n=392, response rate=90%),
in-water observation of human-whale shark interactions, and the
application of a semi-quantitative climate change vulnerability
framework. iv Results suggest that the industry on Holbox is
reaching its tipping point if changes are not made to improve
its management policies and design. Industry issues include:
(1) crowding due to poor control of the industry‘s growth
(visitation and number of operators), (2) significant impacts
on the whale shark population due to poor compliance with
interaction guidelines, and (3) the inequitable distribution of
benefits within the community, including significant economic
leakages. The results of the vulnerability assessment to large-
scale threats suggest that global climate change could have a
significant impact on the size and distribution of whale shark

aggregations in the future. Thus, the majority of whale shark
tourism activities, which are based on whale sharks aggregating
in vulnerable habitats, may be unsustainable in the long-term
regardless of management approach. The type of users and format
of tours on Holbox further supports an increased vulnerability
to climate change. This study provides a significant
contribution to understanding the sustainability of marine
wildlife tourism activities targeting threatened species within
critical habitats through the assessment of whale shark tourism
sustainability using an integrated, multidisciplinary model
that addresses both the social and biological dimensions of
sustainability. It also includes the first comprehensive
assessment of whale shark vulnerability to global climate
change based on habitat type and its implications for whale
shark tourism activities targeting this species at seasonal
aggregation sites. In addition, this study also provides a
greater understanding of tourist motivation and satisfaction
within marine wildlife tourism, and shark tourism in particular
and a first look at shark tourist specialization and its links
to environmental impacts and management preferences.

According to Sanzogni, Meekan, and Meeuwig (2013), In-
water viewing of sharks by tourists has become a popular and
lucrative industry. There is some concern that interactions
with tourists with ecotourism operations might harm sharks
through disruption of behaviours. Here, we analysed five years
of whale shark (Rhincodontypus) encounter data by an ecotourism
industry at Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia, to assess the
impact of ecotourism interactions on shark visitation, within
the context of the biological and physical oceanography of the
region. Our data base consisted of 2823 encounter records for
951 individual whale sharks collected by ecotourism operators
between 2007 and 2011. We found that total encounters per whale
shark and encounters per boat trip increased through time. On
average, whale sharks re-encountered in subsequent years were
encountered earlier, stayed longer and tended to be encountered
more often within a season than sharks that were only
encountered in a single year. Sequential comparisons between
years did not show any patterns consistent with disturbance and
the rate of departure of whale sharks from the aggregation was
negatively correlated to the number of operator trips. Overall,
our analysis of this multi-year data base found no evidence
that interactions with tourists affected the likelihood of

whale shark re-encounters and that instead, physical and
biological environmental factors had a far greater influence on
whale shark visitation rates. Our approach provides a template
for assessing the effects of ecotourism interactions and
environmental factors on the visitation patterns of marine mega
fauna over multiple years.
According to Parsons (2012), whale watching is an
international industry worth more than US$2 billion globally
and is currently the greatest economic activity reliant upon
cetaceans. However, there is concern that whale watching is
detrimental to the target species. Numerous studies have shown
that cetaceans exhibit behavioral changes in response to whale-
watching boat traffic. Some of these behavioral changes involve
inhibiting biologically important behaviors such as feeding and
resting. There is convincing evidence for some species that
these can translate into population-level effects such as
reduced reproductive rates. Whale watching can also cause
direct mortality through collisions between vessels and
animals. The introduction of guidelines or regulations for
whale watching has been the most common method of trying to
mitigate the impacts of boat-based whale watching. However,

there is great variety in the comprehensiveness of guidelines,
and even if operators have guidelines, compliance with them can
be poor. Compliance might be improved if guidelines have legal
under-pinnings, with monitoring and enforcement or via pressure
to comply by other operators and whale-watching tourists.
Simple guidelines may be more easily complied with that ones
requiring specialist knowledge. Likewise undertaking simple
measures, such as establishing temporal or spatial “refuges”
protecting biologically important areas (e.g., feeding grounds)
where whale-watching activity is prohibited, could be an
appropriate mitigation strategy.
According to Perazio, Zapetis, Roberson ,Boterol and
Kuczaj (2012),akey feature of humpback whale behaviour,
documented primarily on the breeding grounds, is the repertoire
of the males’ song. Song is made up of single units combined
together into phrases, which are repeated to make up themes. A
song consists of several themes sung in succession. This study
qualitatively investigates the presence and structure of song
recorded in the Gulf of Tribugá in the Colombian Pacific. Data
were collected between June and September 2013, from which
approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes of song were analyzed from

five individual whales. Three distinct themes, always sung in
the same order (theme 1-theme 2- theme 3) were identified.
Theme 1 was the most predominant theme overall, and was present
in each song session that was analyzed. The structure of each
theme is described with accompanying spectrograms, and specific
acoustic parameters further illustrate theme progression and
characterize differences between whales. This study serves as
the first published descriptive analysis of the song of stock G
in this area, and suggestions are made for future directions of
investigation. Research on humpback song is used as a part of
the overall efforts of Macuáticos Colombia Foundation to
educate the communities of the Gulf of Tribugá about the
importance of conservation, and to advocate for stricter
guidelines for safe whale-watching practices.
Synthesis
The review of literature and studies both foreign and
local were found to be related to the present study since to
provide ideas and background of information that were useful in
the conceptualization of the study.
The whale shark ended up being a gold mine for the
country's tourism industry, and is even featured on national

banknotes. It is a moving experience to see whale sharks in
their natural environment and for most people it is an
experience that they will never forget. Now, with the help of
the tourism industry, the whalers have a new livelihood –
guiding tourists on whale-watching trips.
It was cited in the literature of Higham, Bejder, and
Williams (2014), Trip (2013), Helfman (2017, Buckley (2017)),
and Helfman, Collete, Facey and Bowen (2009) that, whale
watching have an impact on whales. Seeing live animals up close
allows the individual to become more engaged with them, more
emotionally attached to them. You have to see that level of
attachment before you can motivate people to take the political
action to save these creatures. Whale sharks are the world's
largest sharks, but they are filter feeders and generally
inoffensive. It is therefore possible for tourists to swim or
snorkel with them safely, as long as they stay far enough away
to avoid an accidental blow from the very large and powerful
tail.
According to the literatures of Arauyo, Lucey, and
Labaja (2014), Florendo (2013), Dela Cruz (2013), Garcia
(2014), and Ponzo, Arauyo, and Labaja (2013), the first

description of whale sharks, Rhincodontypus, occurring at a
provisioning site in Oslob, Cebu, Philippines. . Since March
2012, the research team has been studying daily the whale shark
population,he tourism industry and its compliances with the
local and national laws. The growing demand and opportunity for
people to visit the natural environment has facilitated the
rapid growth in ecotourism in the past 30 years.
It was cited in the studies of Korman (2015), Ziegler
(2012), Sanzogni (2013), Parsons (2012) and Perazio (2012)
that, this species named the whale shark, after its size, is
one of the most charismatic shark species in the world. This
colossal, yet harmless shark surfaces in certain areas across
the globe. Shark tourism is viewed as a potential means of
protecting threatened species, while also providing a
sustainable livelihood for local communities. Whale sharks are
one such species.

CHAPTER 3
Methodology
Research Design
This study used the descriptive type of research.
Descriptive method of research is fact finding study with
adequate and accurate interpretation of the finding.
Descriptive method refers to the type of research question,
design, and data analysis that will be applied to a given
topic. The type of question asked by the researcher will
ultimately determined the type of approach necessary to
complete an accurate assessment of the topic at hand. (Knupfer,
2009)
Population and Sampling Procedure
The respondents were sampled and described to the
selected variable presented in the study. The study were the 20
LGU employees and 30 tourists in Oslob, Cebu.
The researchers used purposive sampling because the
respondents will chaise on the basic of their knowledge on the
information desired. (Lescroel, 2015)

The respondents of the study composed of 20 LGU employees
and 30 tourists. The respondents assessed and answered the
profile of the respondents, and the specific problems
respectively.
Table I.
Respondents f %
Local Government Units Employees 20 40
Tourists 30 60
Total 50 100
Table 1 portrayed the respondents of the study, among
fifty (50) total respondents; it is divided in two groups of
respondents, such as: 30 or 60 percent were tourists; and 20 or
40 percent were local government employees.

Table 2
Respondents as to Gender
_______________________________________________________________
Gender Tourists Local Total
Government
Employees
f % f % f %
Male 18 60 5 25 23 46
Female 12 40 15 75 27 54
Total 30 100 20 100 50 100
_______________________________________________________________
Table 2 showed the distribution of respondents as to
gender such as: 27 or 54 percent were female; and 23 or 46
percent were male.
Table 3
Respondents as to Age
Age Tourists Local Total

Government
Employees
f % f % f %
41 years old and above 4 13 4 20 8 16
36-40 years old 6 20 2 10 8 16
30-35 years old 9 30 5 25 14 28
25 years old and below 11 37 9 45 20 40
Total 30 100 20 100 50 100
Table 3 displayed the distribution of respondents as to
age were as follows: 20 or 40 percent were aged 25 years old
and below; 14 or 28 percent were aged 30-35 years old; 8 or 16

percent were aged 41 years old and above; and 8 or 16 percent
were aged 36-40 years old.
Table 4
Respondents as to Civil Status
Civil Status Tourists Local Total

Government
Employees
F % f % f %
Single 18 60 12 60 30 60
Married 12 40 6 30 18 36
Widow/ widower 2 10 2 4
Total 30 100 20 100 50 100
Table 4 depicted the distribution of respondents as to
civil status were as follows: 30 or 60 percent were single; 18
or 36 percent were married; and 2 or 4 percent were widow/
widower.
Table 5
Respondents as to Educational Attainment
Educational Tourists Local Total

Attainment Government
Employees
F % f % F %
Bachelor Degree 24 80 12 60 36 72
Hig School Graduate 6 20 8 40 14 28
Total 30 100 20 100 50 100
Table 5 revealed the distributions of respondents as to
educational attainment were as follows: 36 or 72 percent has
bachelor degree; and 14 or 28 percent has high school graduate.
Research Instrument
The instrument used to conduct the study was survey
questionnaire, which was made by the researcher, using some
other related questionnaires found in theses and dissertation
in the graduate school library as pattern and guide.
Survey Questionnaire use as the main data-gathering
instrument to elicit responses or answers to the questions
raised up in the sub problems. This questionnaire is composed
of three parts.
Part I Demographic Profile of the Respondents, as to
gender, age, civil status and educational attainment.
Part II Assessment on the Implementation of Whale
Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu.
Part III Problems encountered in the Implementation of

Data Gathering Procedures
The following were the procedures undertaken in
conducting the study:
1. The researchers asked permission from the Dean of the
College to conduct the study.
2. Prepared survey questionnaire and ask the adviser to
check the survey questionnaire.
3. Distributed the questionnaires for them to fill up.
4. Researchers retrieved it at once.
5. All the data from the questionnaire were checked,
tallied, tabulated and evaluated according to the statement of
the problem.
6. Consulted the adviser and subject teacher for the
statistic computation.
7. Statistical measurement were summarized and interpreted
to arrive at a definite conclusion.
Statistical Treatment of Data

The data gathered were compiled, collated summarized
separately per group. The responses for each item were
categorized based on the specific problems raised.
The following were utilized in the treatment of data.
1.Percentage will be used descriptive statistics or
something that describes a part of the whole.
2.Weighted Mean it is the sum of the total item values
divided by the total number of items. It is computed average
and its magnitude is influenced by every one of the item values
in the set, and used to describe as a set of quantitative data
provided the item values that constitute the set are
considerably concentrated. It is computed by adding and
dividing the sum by the total number of respondents.
Formula:
WM= (f5×f5) + (f4×f4) + (f3×f3) + (f2×f2) + (f1×f1)
N
Where:
WM= Weighted Mean
f = frequency
N = total number of respondents
The assessments provided by the respondents were
interpreted using the five-point likert method for
interpretation of the assessment of the respondents in Tourist
Transportation Safety and Security Measures in Oslob, Cebu. The
concept of the boundary of the numerals will be used as
follows:
Option Range Verbal Interpretation Symbol

5 4.20 – 5.00 Highly Implemented HI
4 3.40 – 4.19 Implemented I
3 2.60 – 3.39 Moderately Implemented MI
2 1.80 – 2.59 Least Implemented LI
1 1.00 – 1.79 Not Implemented NI
Option Range Verbal Interpretation Symbol

5 4.20 – 5.00 Highly Encountered HE
4 3.40 – 4.19 Encountered E
3 2.60 – 3.39 Moderately Encountered ME
2 1.80 – 2.59 Least Encountered LE
1 1.00 – 1.79 Not Encountered NE
4. t-test for Independent was used to determine whether
or not significant difference existed between the perceptions
of the Local and Foreign Tourists. The following formula will
help compute the t-test.

The Mean
Formula Used:
S=
Where:
SD = Standard Deviation
2 = the summation of mean squared

Deviation
=No. of Cases
Standard Deviation
Formula:
SD = Standard Deviation
= Sum of the difference
In variance squared (x-x)
The formula for t-test is
t =
Where:
X1 = mean of the 1st group
X2 = mean of the 2nd group
S12 = Standard deviation of 1st group
S22 = Standard deviation of 2nd group
N1 = sample size (1st group)
N2 = sample size (2nd group)

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CHAPTER 4
Sub Problem No. 1: How do the LGU employees and tourists
assess the implementation of the whale watching guides in
Oslob, Cebu?
Table 6
Assessment of Implementation of Whale Watching Guide in Oslob,

Cebu.
Tourists Local Government Composite Rank
Criteria
Employees
WM VI WM VI WM VI
1. All whale shark 4.85 HI 3.83 I 4.34 HI 4
watchers must undergo
orientation at the Briefing
Center on the rules for
interaction with whale
sharks.
1. Whale shark watchers 4.80 HI 4.77 HI 4.79 HI 1
are limited to 30 minutes.
2. Life guards will be on 5.00 HI 3.93 I 4.47 HI 2
site during whale watching
hours.
3. Dive centers bringing 4.65 HI 2.47 MI 3.56 I 6
visitors must be accredited
with the Municipality of
Oslob.
4. No feeding of whale 4.60 HI 4.27 HI 4.44 HI 3
sharks by unauthorized
personnel.
5. Only staff from 3.90 II 3.60 I 3.75 I 5
accredited organizations
may guide visitors.
Composite Weighted Mean 4.63 HI 3.81 I 4.22 HI
Legend:
5 4.20-5.00 Highly Implemented HI
4 3.40-4.19 Implemented I
3 2.60-3.39 Moderately Implemented MI
2 1.80-2.59 Least Implemented LI
1 1.00-1.79 Not Implemented NI
Table 6 manifested the assessment of Implementation of Whale
Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu were rated as Highly Implemented

with an overall composite weighted mean of 4.22. Four (4) items
were rated as Highly Implemented, such as: Whale shark watchers
are limited to 30 minutes with a composite weighted mean of
4.79 as rank 1; Life guards will be on site during whale
watching hours with a composite weighted mean of 4.47 as rank
2; No feeding of whale sharks by unauthorized personnel with a
composite weighted mean of 4.44 as rank 3; and All whale shark
watchers must undergo orientation at the Briefing Center on the
rules for interaction with whale sharks with a composite
weighted mean of 4.34 as rank 4. Two (2) items were rated as
Implemented, namely: Only staff from accredited organizations
may guide visitors with a composite weighted mean of 3.75 as
rank 5; and Dive centers bringing visitors must be accredited
with the Municipality of Oslob with a composite weighted mean
of 3.56 as rank 6.
As to the groups of respondents’ assessment on the
Implementation of Whale Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu were as
follows: tourists were rated as Highly Implemented with a
composite weighted mean of 4.63; and local government employees
were rated as Implemented with a composite weighted mean of
3.81.
Sub Problem No. 2 Is there a significant difference in
the assessment of the two groups of respondents as to the
implementation of the whale watching guides in Oslob, Cebu?
Table 7
Comparison of Assessment on the Implementation of the Whale

df WM SD t-value Critical Decision Interpretation
Value
48 4.63 0.15 0.69258 1.684 Accept Ho Not Significant

3.81 0.60
Legend: @0.05 level of significance
As depicted in Table 7, the computed t-value on the
Implementation of the Whale Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu as
assessed by tourists and Local Government Unit employees is
0.69258 which is lower than the critical value of 1.684 with
the degree of freedom of 48 at 0.05 level of significance.
Hence, there is no significant difference on the assessment of
Implementation of the Whale Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu.
Therefore, the hypothesis is accepted.
Sub Problem No.3 What are the problems encountered by
the respondents?
Table 8
Problems Encountered in Implementation of Whale Watching Guide
in Oslob, Cebu.
Tourists Local Composite Rank
Criteria Government
Employees
WM VI WM VI WM VI
1. All whale shark 1.70 NE 1.07 NE 1.39 NE 5
watchers do not
undergo orientation at
the Briefing Center on
the rules for
interaction with whale
sharks.
1. Life guards are not 1.40 NE 1.63 NE 1.52 NE 3
on site during whale
watching hours.
2. Dive centers 1.90 LE 1.60 NE 1.75 LE 1
bringing visitors are
not accredited with
the Municipality of
Oslob.
3. Feeding of whale 1.60 NE 1.33 NE 1.47 NE 4
sharks by unauthorized
personnel.
4. Staff from 1.70 NE 1.47 NE 1.59 NE 2
unaccredited
organizations may
guide visitors.
Composite Weighted Mean 1.66 NE 1.42 NE 1.54 NE
Legend:
5 4.20-5.00 Highly Encountered HE
4 3.40-4.19 Encountered E
3 2.60-3.39 Moderately Encountered ME
2 1.80-2.59 Least Encountered LE
1 1.00-1.79 Not Encountered NE
Table 8 depicted the Problems Encountered on the
Implementation of Whale Watching Guide in Oslob, Cebu were
rated as Not Encountered with an overall composite weighted
mean of 1.54. One (1) item was rated as Least Encountered this
is Dive centers bringing visitors were not accredited with the
Municipality of Oslob with a composite weighted mean of 1.75 as

rank 1. Four (4) items were rated as Not Encountered, namely:
Staff from unaccredited organizations may guide visitors with a
composite weighted mean of 1.59 as rank 2; Life guards were not
on site during whale watching hours with a composite weighted
mean of 1.52 as rank 3; Feeding of whale sharks by unauthorized
personnel with a composite weighted mean of 1.47 as rank 4; and
All whale shark watchers did not undergo orientation at the
Briefing Center on the rules for interaction with whale sharks
with a composite weighted mean of 1.39 as rank 5.
Likewise, the groups of respondents’ assessment on the
on the Implementation of Whale Watching Guide in Oslob, Cebu
were as follows: tourist were rated as Not Encountered with a
composite weighted mean of 1.66; and local government employees
were rated as Not Encountered with a composite weighted mean of
1.42.
CHAPTER 5
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary
The salient findings of the study was as follows:
1. The LGU Employees and Tourists assessed the
implementation of the Whale Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu.
The assessment of Implementation of Whale Watching
Guides in Oslob, Cebu was rated as Highly Implemented with an
overall composite weighted mean of 4.22.
2. The significant difference in the assessment of the
two groups of respondents as to the implementation of the Whale
The computed t-value on the Implementation of the Whale
Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu as assessed by tourists and
Local Government Unit employees is 0.69258 which is lower than
the critical value of 1.684 with the degree of freedom of 48 at
0.05 level of significance. Hence, there is no significant
difference on the assessment of Implementation of the Whale
Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu. Therefore, the hypothesis is
accepted.
3. The problems encountered by the respondents.

The problems encountered on the Implementation of Whale
Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu were rated as Not Encountered
with an overall composite weighted mean of 1.54.
Conclusions
Based on the findings of the study, the following
conclusions were drawn:
1. The respondents assessed the Implementation of Whale
Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu as Highly Implemented.
2. The respondents have parallel assessment on the
Implementation of Whale Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu.
3. There are no problems encountered by the respondents,
except for a least encountered which is the bringing of
visitors by unaccredited from municipality by some dive
centers.
Recommendations
Based on the findings and conclusions presented, the
following recommendations were suggested:
1. The Local Government Units and Dive Centers Operators
may continue the implementation of whale watching guides in
Oslob, and as well as keep working for ways to improve them so
that highly implemented assessment will be retained.

2. It is also advisable that Local Government Units and
Dive Centers Operators consider getting feedback from visitors
to solicit their perception.
3. Both Dive Centers Operators and Local Government
Units may monitor the enumerated problems in order to avoid any
possibility that will appear. Specifically the unaccredited
dive centers bringing guests in Oslob.
4. Similar study may be conducted using the same
variables and settings with different respondents to validate
the results.
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APPENDIX A
LETTER OF PERMISSION TO CONDUCT STUDY

APPENDIX B
LETTER TO THE RESPONDENTS

APPENDIX C
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
Part I. DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS
Name:___________________________________________
DIRECTION: Kindly check (/) on the appropriate column that
corresponds to your answer.
1. Types of Respondents
( ) Local Government Employees ( ) Tourists
2. Gender
( ) Female ( ) Male
3. Civil Status
( ) Single ( ) Legally Separated

( ) Married ( ) Widow/Widower
4. Age
( ) 41 and above ( ) 31-35

( ) 36-40 ( ) 26-30
( ) 25 and below
5. Educational Attainment
( ) Doctorate Degree with Doctorate Units

( ) Master's Degree with Master's Units
( ) Bachelor's Degree
( ) High School Graduate
Part II. Assessment in the Implementation of Whale Watching
Guides in Oslob, Cebu.

Direction: Please check (/)all applicable items with
respect to the Local Government Units and Tourists in the
Implementation of Whale Watching Guide. Any response you
provide will be treated with utmost confidentially.
Option Verbal Interpretation Equivalent Points

5 Highly Implemented 4.20-5.00
4 Implemented 3.40-4.19
3 Moderately Implemented 2.60-3.39
2 Least Implemented 1.80-2.59
Guidelines 5 4 3 2 1
1. All whale shark watchers must undergo

orientation at the Briefing Center on the
rules for interaction with whale sharks.
2. Whale shark watchers are limited to 30
minutes.
3. Life guards will be on site during whale

watching hours.
4. Dive centers bringing visitors must be

accredited with the Municipality of
Oslob.
5. No feeding of whale sharks by

unauthorized personnel.
6. Only staff from accredited organizations

may guide visitor.
1 Not Implemented 1.00-1.79
Part III. Problems Encountered in the Implementation of Whale
Watching Guides in Oslob.
Guidelines 5 4 3 2 1
All whale shark watchers must undergo
orientation at the Briefing Center on the rules
for interaction with whale sharks.
Whale shark watchers are limited to 30 minutes.
Life guards will be on site during whale

watching hours.
Dive centers bringing visitors must be

accredited with the Municipality of Oslob.
No feeding of whale sharks by unauthorized

personnel.
Only staff from accredited organizations may

guide visitor.
Direction: Please check(/)all problems encountered in the
implementation of whale watching guide in Oslob, Cebu. Any
response you will provide will be treated with utmost
confidentially.
Option Verbal Interpretation Equivalent Points

5 Highly Encountered 4.20-5.00
4 Moderately Encountered 3.40-4.19
3 Encountered 2.60-3.39
2 Least Encountered 1.80-2.59
1 Not Encountered 1.00-1.79
Thank you and God Bless!
M.V.A
E.R.R.A
E.V.S
CURRICULUM VITAE
MICHE V. ALAPIDE
#2900 Ramon Magsaysay Blvd., Sta Mesa Manila
Mobile+ 09159773258
Email: michealapide17@gmail.com
_______________________________________________________________
Personal Data
Date of Birth August 17, 1998
Place of Birth Tobias Fornier, Antique (DAO)
Civil Status Single
Citizenship Filipino
Religion Born Again
Height 5 feet and 5 inches.
Weight 116.835 lbs
Father’s name Edison L. Alapide
Mother’s name Feebie V. Alapide
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Primary Molino Elementary School

Molino III, Bacoor Cavite
2006-2011
Secondary Camarin High School

Cadena de Amor St. Camarin,
Caloocan City
2011-2015
Tertiary Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute

of Science and Technology
Nagtahan St. Sampaloc, Manila
2015-Present
SKILLS
Articulate in English and Tagalog Communication Skills
Swimming Skills
Singing and Dancing
Basic Mandarin
Basic Front Office Skills
EMILY ROSE R. ALCAZAR

402 Jhocson St. Legarda Cor. Sampaloc, Manila
Mobile+ 09351249012
Email: emem_alccazar@yahoo.com
_______________________________________________________________
Personal Data
Date of Birth July 24, 1999
Place of Birth Punta Looc, Romblon
Civil Status Single
Religion Born Again
Weight 110.231 lbs
Father’s name Emil E. Alcazar
Mother’s name Rossel R. Alcazar
Primary Punta Elementary School

Punta, Looc, Romblon
2006-2011
Secondary Pulong Buhangin Nat’l High School
Km.38 Pulong Buhangin, Bulacan,
2011-2015
Tertiary Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez

Instituteof Science and Technology
2015-Present
SKILLS
Swimming Skills
Singing and Dancing
Basic Mandarin
ERSON V. SACLOLO
562 Perlang St. Tondo, Manila
Mobile+ 09351249012
Email: ersonhelp@gmail.com
_______________________________________________________________
Personal Data
Date of Birth August 29, 1996
Place of Birth Manila
Civil Status Single
Religion Roman Catholic
Weight 138.891 lbs
Father’s name Emilio Saclolo
Mother’s name Ermelyn Saclolo
Primary Lazaro Francisco Elementary School

Nueva Ecija
2003-2009
Secondary Florentino Torres High School

Tondo, Manila
2009-2013
Tertiary Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez

Institute of Science and
Technology
2015-Present
SKILLS
Swimming Skills
Singing and Dancing
Basic Mandarin

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EULOGIO “AMANG” RODRIGUEZ INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

IMPLEMENTATION OF WHALE WATCHING GUIDES IN OSLOB, CEBU

Presented to the Faculty of the College of

Hospitality Management Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez

Institute Of Science and Technology

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements

for the Subject TRM 115 Tourism Research 2

Leading to the Degree Of Bachelor

EMILY ROSE R. ALCAZAR

This thesis entitled “IMPLEMENTATION OF WATCHING GUIDES IN

OSLOB, CEBU” prepared and submitted by MICHE V. ALAPIDE, EMILY

ROSE R. ALCAZAR, ERSON V. SACLOLO. In partial fulfilment of the

requirements for the subject TRM 115 leading to the degree of

BACHELOR NOF SCIENCE IN TOURISM has been examined and

recommended for ORAL EXAMINATION.

ROMEO D. LIM, DBA

Approved by the Oral Defense panel on February

15, 2018 with a final rating of .

DULCE B. AURELIO, MAIE-HRM

MARIA RHODA D. DINAGA, MAEI-HRM MARGIE R. ATIZARDO, Ed. D.

leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Tourism

MARIA RHODA D. DINAGA, MAIE-HRM

RESEARCHERS: MICHE V. ALAPIDE

EMILY ROSE R. ALCAZAR ERSON V. SACLOLO

DEGREE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM YEAR:2018

ADVISER: ROMEO D. LIM, DBA

Rationale of the Study

This study was conducted to assess the Implementation of

Whale Watching Guides in Oslob, Cebu.

Statement of the Problem

This study intends to determine the implementation of

whale watching guides on Oslob, Cebu.

Specifically, it sought to answer the following sub- problems.

1. How do the LGU employees and tourists assess the

implementation of the whale watching guides in Oslob, Cebu?

2. Is there a significant difference in the assessment

of the two groups of respondents as to the implementation of

the whale watching guides in Oslob, Cebu?

3. What are the problems encountered by the respondents?

the survey methods. Descriptive research method is a fact-

finding study with adequate and accurate interpretation of the

finding. Descriptive method refers to a look at carefully on

the present state, and rationale to arrive final conclusion.

This study was conducted in Oslob, Cebu.

Respondents of the Study

The respondents of the study were the local government

units employees and tourists of Oslob, Cebu. A total of fifty

respondents (50) were asked to accomplish the questionnaire to

get the data of the study.

The instrument used was the Survey Questionnaire in the

study and composed of three parts:

Part I. Demographic Profile of the Respondents

Part II. Assessment of the respondents to

the Implementation of Whale Watching Guide in Oslob, Cebu.

Part III. Problems Encountered by the Implementation of

Whale Watching Guide in Oslob, Cebu

Statistical Treatment of Data

treatment and analysis of data.

1. Percentage was used descriptive statistics or

something that describes a part of a whole.

2. Weighted Mean was used to measure the respondent’s

assessment. Multiplying each value in the group by the