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“IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism
A Capstone Project
Presented to the Faculty of the
College of Information Technology, Entertainment and Communications
University of Batangas - Lipa Campus
Lipa City, Batangas
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree of
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
By:
Flores, Ricky D.
Hernandez, Gerard Francis H.
Velasco, Adrian O.
July 2022
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A Capstone project entitled, ““IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa
City Culture Arts and Tourism”, prepared by Flores, Ricky D., Hernandez, Gerard
Francis H., Velasco, Adrian O., in partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the
Degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology has been examined.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researchers wish to acknowledge and extend their deepest
appreciation and extensive gratitude to the persons that made remarkable
contributions in their own way to the completion, fulfillment and
accomplishment of the study.
To the Almighty God, for the blessings for this infinite and unconditional
love and for giving them inspiration and guidance all the way.
To their beloved parents, for their unconditional love and support.
To Ma’am Gemma P. Ramos, thesis adviser, for sharing her knowledge, for her
guidance, comments, suggestions and complete support for the improvement of
the study and most importantly her unfailing patience, this wouldn’t be completed
without her advice and help.
To Ma’am Mayling Ilagan-Capuno, Chairman of the panel and their 2nd mother in
school, for being supportive and giving guidance to them and also suggesting
and making this research possible.
To their beloved classmates and friends, who cheers and helps them throughout
thesis days and nights and never leave in bad times and in good times.
To all the department faculty for their love and support.
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DEDICATION
Every challenging work, needs, self-efforts.
As well as guidance especially, those were very close to our heart.
Our humble effort we dedicated to our sweet and loving family.
To Our Almighty God,
For the strength and spiritual support,
For giving us knowledge and guidance
All through the accomplishment of this study.
To Our Family,
Love, care and encouragements
Such as prayers of day and night
Make us able to get such success and honor.
To Our Adviser,
For all the help and guidance, for sharing your knowledge
Throughout the development of this study.
To Our Friends,
For motivation and persuading to continue and finish the study.
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ABSTRACT
TITLE: “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa City
Culture Arts and Tourism
RESEARCHERS: Flores, Ricky D.
Hernandez, Gerard Francis H.
Velasco, Adrian O.
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
SCHOOL: University of Batangas – Lipa City Campus
TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Undergraduate Thesis
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2021 - 2022
The study proposed is a Tourism website for the Lipa City Culture Arts
and Tourism. Information dissemination, user-friendly and medium to promote
and market the city’s hidden gems and enjoy its own products. Providing a help
guide not only for the Lipeños but also for the nearby municipality and city
residents and tourists. website serves as an avenue for disseminating
information about the aforementioned office and the City Government's tourism
and cultural initiatives. A medium that can assist individuals in discovering the
town's marvels. Not just the details that a visitor or user notices in a location, but
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also its historical background and other relevant information. For visitors visiting
Lipa City, an excellent electronic
channel and user-friendly equipment were established. Thus, “IBA SA LIPA”: a
Tourism Website for Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism was proposed to serve
as a new way of information at the same time, promote tourism of the city. It is a
reliable and widely accessible website designed to promote the Faith, Food and
Fun. Faith because the city is coined “The Little Rome'' because of the number of
churches found in the city. Food is everywhere you can't decide where and what
to choose and Fun, people can enjoy anywhere in Lipa, leisure and destination.
Pinpoint the user’s location and show the nearest tourist attraction place through
Google Maps. The study used the software development life cycle model in
developing the initial prototype of the tourism website. The structure of the
website was designed using conceptual framework, system flowchart, and data
flow diagram. The website was developed using different open-source
technologies such as HTML, CSS, MySQL, BOOTSTRAP and PHP. The study
concluded that implementation virtual tourism as an effective electronic channel
and user-friendly instrument for tourists visiting Lipa City and providing historical
information and images can be beneficial for tourists to decide where to go. The
website also can accurately track the user’s current location and set a route to
the chosen destination via Google Maps. The system attained an overall mean of
4.87 which is equivalent to an excellent rating. This indicates that the system
complies with the ISO 9126 software quality standards.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgement
Dedication
Abstract
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
I. PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
Objectives of the Study
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitations
Definition of Terms
II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Related Literature
Related Studies
Synthesis
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III. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
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Research Design
Data Gathering Method
Research Procedure
Technicality of the Project
Hardware and Software Requirements
IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Conceptual Framework
Flowchart
Context Diagram
Data Flow Diagram
Entity Relationship Diagram
Interview Questions
ISO 9126 Software Evaluation Criteria
Screenshots
Source Codes
V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATION
Summary
Conclusion
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Recommendation
References
Curriculum Vitae
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2.1: Google Maps Journey Time
Figure 3.1: System Development Life Cycle Phases
Figure 3.2: SDLC – Waterfall Model
Figure 4.1: Input – Process – Output
Figure 4.2: Flowchart
Figure 4.3: Context Diagram
Figure 4.4: Data Flow Diagram
Figure 4.5: Entity Relationship Diagram
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Hardware Requirements
Table 2. Software Requirements
Table 3. Interpretation Point System
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Table 4. Functionality Evaluation of “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website
for Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism
Table 5. Usability Evaluation of “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for
Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism
Table 5. Reliability Evaluation of “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for
Table 7. Efficiency Evaluation of “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for
Table 8. Portability Evaluation of “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for
Table 9. Maintainability Evaluation of “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website
for Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism
Table 10. Overall Evaluation of “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for
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CHAPTER I
PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
This chapter includes introduction, objectives of the study, significance of
the study and scope and limitations of the project.
INTRODUCTION
Tourism is an important aspect of the world's economy. One of the
sources to boost the revenue of a country is through its tourism industry. Every
government utilizes a variety of approaches and strategies to develop its own
tourism business. Considering that tourism businesses produce thousands of
jobs, enhance a country’s infrastructure which is eco-friendly and also shows the
beauty of the area, and build a sense of cultural interaction between tourists and
natives.
Some people see themselves connected to the environment. Others are
traveling to and staying in locations outside their regular surroundings. Tourists
are willing to pay and spend a lot of time either alone or with their family or
colleagues. As a result, our environment can be therapeutic or as an escape,
finding purpose, pleasure, and business.
Tourism is the major product of France. The world's top travel destination
is France. France as a country offers an amazing historical heritage and arguably
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the most diverse natural environment of any European country. Its attractions
showcase years of human history, from prehistoric ruins of Cro-Magnon to
futuristic steel and glass. From the prehistoric megaliths of Carnac and the
Roman ruins of Provence, from medieval castles and cathedrals to the splendor
of Versailles to the 19th-century Eiffel Tower, it contains beautiful remnants of all
European civilizations.
Tourism industry has the potential to contribute to peace and stability by
creating jobs, producing revenue, diversifying the economy, safeguarding the
environment, and encouraging cross-cultural awareness in developing countries.
Tourism can achieve the above objectives by respecting the environment and
putting host communities at the center of the development process. Tourism-
generated income can be hugely beneficial for both private and public concerns.
Tourism promotes international connections which can increase business
opportunities. It can also provide employment opportunities for people who can
work in tourism-related industries.
The growing number of individuals using the Internet, as well as the recent
global growth of e-commerce, may have significant repercussions for the tourism
business. Tourism businesses are investing in the Internet through web pages,
advertising, and e-commerce. It is critical to investigate the efficacy of the
Internet as a tourism marketing tool before additional money is invested in this
new 'e-economy.' The Internet serves a variety of purposes in tourism, such as a
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social activity, an image-forming agent, an information source, a tool for
evaluating rivals, and a transaction source for booking and purchasing travel
items. In contrast to
most other media such as brochures, radio, television, periodicals, and
guidebooks or personal referrals which may target only one dimension, the
Internet is a multi-dimensional medium. As such, it is necessary to understand
the extent to which the Internet is being used by potential and actual tourists.
Tourism management refers to the optimization of existing Tourism assets
so that these may be made available at their best to clientele and, thus, provide
optimal returns to organizations engaged in their management. Pololikashvili
(2021) stated that "Around the world, in countries at all development levels, many
millions of jobs and businesses are dependent on a strong and thriving tourism
sector. Tourism has also been a driving force in protecting natural and cultural
heritage, preserving them for future generations to enjoy". Similarly, they provide
services to the guests when it comes to restaurants, airlines, cruise ships, hotels,
and resorts. This is all related to the tourism and hospitality activities which are
traveling, accommodations, leisure, and others.
The United Nations World Tourism Organization, Tourism has grown and
diversified over the decades to become one of the world's fastest-growing
economic industries. Modern tourism is inextricably connected to economic
development and includes an increasing number of new locations. Tourism has
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been a significant engine of socioeconomic growth as a result of these
processes.
Tourism now has a commercial volume that competes or even exceeds
that of oil exports, food goods, and autos. Tourism has grown to be one of the
most
important actors in international trade, as well as one of the primary sources of
revenue for many developing nations. This expansion is accompanied by
increased destination variety and competitiveness. Tourism's global growth in
developed and developing countries has resulted in economic and employment
advantages in a variety of linked industries, ranging from construction to
agriculture and telecommunications.
According to the UNWTO‘s Barometer and Statistical Annex (2019),
“International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) grew 4% in January-March 2019
compared to the same period last year, below the 6% average growth of the past
two years”. It was also mentioned that the growth was led by the Middle East
(+8%) and Asia and the Pacific (+6%). Europe and Africa (both +4%) and the
Americas (+3%) also recorded an increase in arrivals in the first quarter of 2019.
Due to its high approach towards expanding its sector all through the years, the
Middle East represents both the present and the future of global travel and
tourism, from its skyscrapers to land cultivation and wealthy places so many
tourists are attracted to visit the Middle East. The Asia-Pacific region has
transformed into a popular tourism destination for all sorts of visitors. Domestic
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and international visitor visits have increased dramatically in Asia-Pacific during
the last decade.
The Philippines is part of the Asia-pacific Region, a land abundant in
natural riches, beautiful scenery, and kind smiles. Everyone is welcome to join in
the fun from the stunning beaches to the distinct gastronomy experience, you will
find the
kind of fun that is completely yours. Opportunities abound in the Philippines, just
as they do in the pleasure that may be had. There are numerous methods to
expand businesses here, whether through tourism, hospitality, manufacturing, or
sustainable development.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is the executive branch of the
Philippine government in charge of tourism regulation and promotion. The
mission of the Department of Tourism is to encourage, and develop tourism as a
major socioeconomic organization to generate foreign currency and local
employment, ultimately spreading the benefits of tourism to both the private and
public sectors, and thus spreading the benefits of tourism to a higher segment of
the population with the assistance and cooperation from both the private and
public sectors. The organization develops policies, plans, programs, rules, and
regulations.
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What makes “Lipa” is its own history. The hidden gems of the city were
formed through its astonishing and amazing history from war ages to developing
and cultivating ages that left a mark and became the foundation of what is Lipa
City now. There are several historical sites here in Lipa. One of them is the Luz-
Librea-Bautista Ancestral House.
One of the few Lipa heritage homes that survived World War II is the Luz-
Librea-Bautista Ancestral House. The patriarch of the Luz clan, Don José de San
Miguel Luz e Inciong (gobernadorcillo of Lipa in 1844 and 1854), built this
grandiose stone mansion inspired by Babylonian architecture, for his daughter
Maria Luz y Metra married to Leon Librea y Mayo. The house took ten years to
build and was completed in November of 1881. Don José Luz appointed its
interiors with several furnishings from Europe: the lace curtains from Paris, two
Austrian high length mirrors, pieces of Viennese furniture, local furniture from
Atay, a well-known Filipino woodcarver, fine Chinese porcelains, and all
glassware, silverware, plates, crystals, and chandeliers from Germany.
In addition, one of the famous gems in Lipa is the Metropolitan Cathedral
of Saint Sebastian, commonly known as the Lipa Cathedral. It is a Renaissance
church that serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Lipa and it has a long
history of construction, destruction, and restoration. The church was built in 1895
by Augustinian Friar named Fr. Benito Varas. What makes it wonderful is the
paintings that since its first construction remains up to date.
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Since the Japanese stayed in our city, they have made historical places.
In fact, the Barangay of one of the researchers has its own gems. The Peace
Tower and Markers of Burial Grounds of Japanese Massacre is located at
Barangay Lumbang, Lipa City. The Peace Tower was constructed by the
Japanese Government in memory of the former campsite of the Japanese
soldiers during World War II. The Markers of Burial Grounds of Japanese
Massacre signifies the heroic deeds of Lipeños during the Japanese invasion. All
things that the Japanese made over the city are considered as gems.
Not only the historical places make the Lipa “Lipa” but also its sceneries.
Generally speaking, the researchers used these remarkable destinations to
promote the beauty of the said city. In fact, the researchers created a website
wherein the gems and sceneries of Lipa are featured to promote and boost the
city’s beauty.
Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism is the City Government office
responsible for all the tourism activities such as marketing, strategy, preservation
and renovation of the tourist spots in the city. Through hard work, perseverance
especially during this pandemic where industry is closed, establishments are
strictly following the health and safety protocols mandated by the national
government, the local government administration led by City Mayor Hon. Eric B.
Africa. Empowering people with its better governance and advanced services for
all Lipeños.
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The greatest way to promote the town of Lipa is to share what the town
offers with everyone. As a matter of fact, Lipa City became a well-known city in
the Philippines because of its establishments and was dubbed as “The New
Wave City”, “The Little Rome of the Philippines” and also “The City of All
Seasons”. Moreover, the city has a good history on how it got its name and why
the town is considered as a Rich City.
The Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism lacks a website or tourism website
which is essential for a developing city that has a lot to showcase or offer to
tourists, a brief historical background that shapes the city itself, known of its
culture and origin. Researchers desire to conduct this study to help the office
itself. Showcase the hidden gems of the city and promote businesses for the city
to be better known in its neighboring area and to the whole country as well.
It all started on the tree called “Lipa tree” and there are leaves called
“Laportea” or “Dog Lipa” plants that have tiny hairs that can cause skin irritation.
There is a story about foreign colonizers who used the leaves as a substitute to
tissue paper to wipe their private parts after using a toilet. The two colonizers felt
something different on their body and it got severe then what happened is
someone started shouting “Lipa! Lipa!” because they are feeling irritated. The
second theory is about how the city's local were always moving to another house
every month or every year or in the Tagalog word “Lipat ng Lipat”. The city
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ancestors found the shores beside Taal Lake or the village outside the borders of
the current City and now the village of Tagbakin. The first relocation was found
on what is known today as Lumang Lipa, a village part of the Municipality of
Mataas-na-kahoy. The second relocation was in the town of Balete as the result
of the volcanic eruption. Immediately, as a precaution for volcanic eruptions, they
move to farther inland known today as Lipa City.
Lipa City became among the wealthiest towns in the entire Philippines due
to its Coffee industry that is why the town is considered as Rich City. They called
it “Liberica Coffee” or “Kapeng Barako”' because of its unique taste paired with
muscovado sugar. Don Gallo de Los Reyes or the City Mayor of Lipa City made
the Coffee tree to be mandatory for planting the trees around town making
almost half of the total land area planted of the said tree. According to KaBarako
Writers (2017), the Lipa City Tourism Culture and Arts Council attempted to have
a Guinness Book World Record for the longest line of people simultaneously
drinking coffee with more than 6,000 residents of Lipa.
Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Lipa City experienced difficulties
when it comes to health and businesses. The residents of Lipa can’t go to any
establishments because of the deadliest and unseen enemy. People are forced
to wear face masks and face shields whenever they enter any establishments for
everyone's safety. The 3-to-5-meter social distancing is being implemented as
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part of the “New Normal”. Many businesses in Lipa were forced to close and
most of them were old businesses.
Traveling and eating in the Lipa area were fine until the COVID-19
Pandemic came, at which point some limitations and restrictions were imposed.
Travel and tourism have grown to be one of Lipa's most important industries prior
to pandemic. People can’t go to any places without knowing the protocols.
Because of the pandemic, some places here in Lipa require a vaccination card in
order to visit or dine in. Lipeños need a source of information about the new
protocols here in Lipa. Since most of Lipeños have their own Internet, it is better
to share the protocols and information online.
Due to the pandemic, people around the world are being introduced widely
to online services. In the food industry, According to a Rakuten Insight survey on
food services and cloud kitchen performed in August 2021, 85 percent of Filipino
respondents said they would continue to order as frequently as they did during
the coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown because it was more convenient. Food
Panda and Grab Food were the most popular food delivery apps among
Filipinos, according to the same survey.
In terms of the tourism industry. After the pandemic, the Philippines' lovely
islands, especially Lipa City, will entice tourists once more. Nonetheless, the
country should seize this chance to rebuild the industry by assisting players in
upskilling and digitizing their workforces, rethinking their business models, and
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ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations. Medical tourism and
agritourism may be two programs that the country may pursue to assist the
sector recover.
While the Philippines is currently experiencing challenges, Filipinos should
remember that in the past, the country was able to build the tourist sector and
make it one of the top contributors to GDP through a combination of efforts and
hard work. Filipinos can be optimistic that the tourism business will thrive after
the epidemic because of the country's increased commitment.
Having a tourism website is more advantageous for the services offered
by the business owners. Obviously, because of the nature of the Internet, a
website has a wider reach than the usual modes of communication. This also
spares staff of a tourism organization from having to repeat information to people
who call with inquiries. Furthermore, a tourism website can promote different
destinations and it shows how beautiful the destination is and what kind of
service they can offer to their visitors.
However, a good tourism website has to be interactive; and this is where
many sites fail. A good tourism site, or any site that offers services, for that
matter, must have the ability to provide quick information about things like
pricing, services, etc. A potential tourist scans the Internet for this information to
be able to make comparisons and then make informed decisions.
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In this day and age, tools are available even for the non-technical, every
organization should have a web site, tourism or otherwise. Having a website,
however, does not immediately mean that your information will be found. Thus,
those who maintain tourism web sites should also have a good understanding of
the social media platforms through which content can be "pushed" to potential
customers which the city government culture arts and tourism lacks.
Researchers are eager to work on this study to develop a user-friendly
Lipa City Tourism Website for the Government of Lipa City’s Tourism
Department, the Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism. Providing a help guide not
only for the Lipeños but also for the nearby municipality and city residents and
tourists. Serve as an instrument for City Government for its information
dissemination, promotion for the new businesses and establishments alerts, city
wide events etc. accurate mapping of the places.
The researchers’ goal is for the city to promote and market its hidden
gems and enjoy its own products, whereas resorts, restaurants, leisure or
adventure areas, and top places in the city because of its booming industry so
there is a need for a Lipa City guide for locals and tourists alike.
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The main objective of this study is to develop a website for the Lipa City
Culture Arts and Tourism.
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Specifically, it seeks to accomplish the following:
1. To analyze the concept of Google map, tourism management, web
development, and system development in developing a Tourism Website.
2. To design and develop a Lipa City Tourism Website with the following
functions/features:
a. Locate routes, establishments, leisure, and adventure places in
Lipa City, where users can give rates and reviews.
b. Manipulate the route map in which the Grand Terminal is set as the
kilometer zero (0) to the chosen destination.
c. Provide historical information and images that can be beneficial for
tourists of Lipa City to decide where to go.
d. Function as a system for information dissemination for the City
Mayor’s announcements of events and news.
3. To evaluate its functionality, usability, reliability, efficiency, portability and
maintainability using the ISO 9126 Software Evaluation Criteria.
4. To implement virtual tourism as an effective electronic channel and user-
friendly instrument for tourists visiting Lipa City.
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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The researchers believed that this study would be beneficial to the
following:
a. Lipa City Government
This research may benefit the Lipa City Government’s
dissemination of information. Announcements and news about Lipa
are available on this website. It assists the Lipa City Government in
developing a better community and providing opportunities for
Lipeños.
b. Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism
This research may benefit the Lipa City Culture Arts and
Tourism by promoting different business, establishment, and leisure
or adventure areas around Lipa City. This study is not only to
develop a usable website for the City Government Culture Arts and
Tourism but also to help their customer’s interaction with the
website. They will be the one to spread to its people in and out the
city.
c. Tourist of Lipa City
This research can be very beneficial for the tourists of Lipa
City especially for those who are new to the city that didn't know
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where to go and the way of transportation. In addition, it will
encourage them to choose Lipa City as their choice of destination.
d. Residents of Lipa City
This study provided complete information about the new and
hidden nature of Lipa City for all residents of Lipa City. It uplifts and
inspires other people as Lipa city is the best place to go.
e. Businesses around Lipa City
This research can also be beneficial for all the businesses in
Lipa City because of the marketing, promoting, and being part of e-
tourism.
f. Future Researchers
This research can also be significant for the future
researchers who might conduct similar or relevant studies
regarding the Tourist Guide Website. In addition to this, the result of
this study can be used as a reference of the future researchers in
collecting and gathering ideas and information that is essential to
the study they will be conducting in the future.
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SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
To have a better understanding of the proposed system, the researchers
identified its scope and limitations.
The main scope of this study is to develop a user-friendly system for all
kinds of tourists in Lipa City, this system is a project for the City Government
Culture Arts and Tourism, it also serves as an instrument for the city Government
for its information dissemination such as important announcements, events
components, and news. The proposed system also aims to promote the hidden
gems and the area's historical background, as well as the new businesses and
establishments and enjoy the City’s own products.
On the other hand, the developed system also has limitations by limited
access for its users or customers. Researchers also limit the tourist spots to be
included in the website by twenty (20) due to the given amount of time by
designing the website and data gathering. The administrators have full access to
the said system, especially the database for security purposes.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
In order to give ease and fullness to the understanding of the readers, the
researchers have decided to define the terms based on how it was used in the
study.
COVID-19. an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Cultural Interaction. Is closely related with special demands of tourists because
the desire to explore, “test out” other authentic cultures, explore artefacts of
extinct cultures, and the goal to familiarize with “other” cultures are an especially
important motif.
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Department of Tourism (DOT). is mandated to encourage, promote, and
develop tourism as a major socio-economic activity to generate foreign currency
and local employment and to spread the benefits of tourism to a wider segment
of the population with the support, assistance, and cooperation of both the
private and public sectors. The DOT assures the safe, convenient, enjoyable stay
and travel of foreign and local tourists in the country.
E-economy. is the worldwide network of economic activities, commercial
transactions and professional interactions that are enabled by information and
communications technologies (ICT).
Gastronomy. is the science that studies the connection between food, tradition
and culture of a certain region or area. It looks at different ways on how food is
prepared and how cooking styles differ from region to
region. Gastronomy examines the value of foods and the meaning it has towards
the cultural practices.
Google Map. is a Web-based service that provides detailed information about
geographical regions and sites around the world. In addition to conventional road
maps, Google Maps offers aerial and satellite views of many places. In some
cities, Google Maps offers street views comprising photographs taken from
vehicles.
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Historic Heritage. are places of significance to people on account of historical,
physical (i.e., technological, archaeological, architectural) and cultural values.
Historic heritage is often referred to as cultural and historic heritage or simply
'historic places'.
Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism. the City Government office responsible for
all the tourism activities such as marketing, strategy, preservation and renovation
of the city’s tourist attractions.
Lipa City. is a fast-emerging key city in the country, becoming major
administrative, medical, commercial, financial, agro-industrial and residential
center.
Lipeños. refers to the people who live in the city of Lipa.
Modern Tourism. is an increasingly intensive, commercially organized,
business-oriented set of activities whose roots can be found in the industrial and
postindustrial West.
PHP. or Hypertext Preprocessor allows web developers to create dynamic
content that interacts with database.
System Development. the process of defining, designing, testing, and
implementing a new software application. It could include the internal
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development of customized systems, the creation of database systems, or the
acquisition of third party developed software.
Therapeutic Tourism. is a combination of treatment that provides physical and
emotional healing. Tourists now travel to another country for more than just
mineral baths and massage treatments.
Tourism Management. a multidisciplinary field that includes all activities related
to the tourism and hospitality industries. It prepares candidates with the
experience and training required to hold managerial positions in food,
accommodation and tourism industry.
Tourism. is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the
movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for
personal or business/professional purposes.
Tourists. a person who is travelling or visiting a city or place for pleasure.
URL. Uniform Resource Locator.
Web Browser. A type of software that allows you to find and view websites on
the Internet.
Web Development. is the building and maintenance of websites; it's the work
that happens behind the scenes to make a website look great, work fast and
perform well with a seamless user experience.
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Website. A website is a collection of publicly accessible, interlinked Web pages
that share a single domain name. Websites can be created and maintained by an
individual, group, business or organization to serve a variety of purposes.
CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
This chapter primarily presents the different researches and other
literature from foreign and local researchers, which have significant bearings on
the variables included in this study. It focuses on several aspects that helped in
the development of this research. The study generally concentrates on
developing a tourism website for Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism. The
literature from this study comes from books, journals, articles, electronic
materials such as PDF or E-Book, and other existing thesis and dissertations,
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foreign and local, that are believed to be helpful in the advancement of
awareness concerning the study.
RELATED LITERATURE
This part is composed of discussions of facts and principles to which the
present study is related. Researchers believe that all the literature from this study
is beneficial and will help to elaborate and discuss the current research.
Google Map
Before going to their preferred place, aside from knowing the area, they
must also see the route from every traveler. Regardless of the destination,
travelers must surely pack at least one thing: a map. Offered by Google, Google
Maps is a free online map accessible through a web browser or as an application
for mobile devices.
According to Michael Miller (2011), Google Maps also lets you display
maps overlaid with all sorts of helpful information. For example, you can display
photos and videos taken near the map's location, webcams nearby, and
Wikipedia entries for nearby areas. In addition, Google Maps offers point-to-point
driving and walking directions. Just enter a starting and ending location, and
Google finds the best way to get from point A to point B-and displays turn-by-turn
directions and an accompanying map.
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In terms of mapping accuracy and journey time of the Google Map, Luke
Stewart (2021) stated that travel time estimates on Google Maps have advanced
to the point that they can now provide very accurate actual and forecast journey
times, even over vast distances and during rush hour traffic. I've been using
Google Maps for in-car navigation for a few years now, and I feel the projected
travel times are incredibly accurate. After completing the investigation, I can
affirm that the Google Maps trip timings are pretty precise, as predicted.
The researchers think that the trip times supplied by Google Maps are the
most accurate in the UK, Europe, and, most likely, the world. This means we've
proved both technical skill and proven success in developing and managing apps
in both web and mobile contexts, leveraging the best of Google Maps Platform
and
Google Cloud Platform. This gives me a lot of trust in Google Maps' travel time
accuracy.
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Figure 2.1: Google Maps Journey Time
Miller (2011) stated how Google Maps work for its users. Firstly, he noted
some features of Google Maps where users can see the recent people who
visited and posted pictures or videos of them in the said location. Secondly, he
added that Google Maps offers point-to-point driving and walking directions and
how it finds the best way or route from the starting point to the user's ending
point.
On the other hand, Luke Stewart talks about the accuracy of Google Map
journey time. He also gave an analysis based on personal experience where he
records his travel journey from point A to point B for over a month.
Tourism Management
Tourism management is the process of optimizing existing tourism assets
so that they may be made available to clients at their best and hence offer the
highest returns to the organizations that manage them.
According to Gregory Ashworth and Stephen Page (2011), tourists visit
cities for many purposes, such as the cities that accommodate most tourists are
large multifunctional entities into which tourists can be effortlessly absorbed and
thus become to a large extent economically and physically invisible.
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Tourists utilize several city amenities and services intensively, although
little of the city is specifically developed for tourism. People visited towns and
cities to meet politicians and corporate investors. People also traveled to
religious towns, as it was generally the venue for every prominent cathedral. In
addition, business visitors attended meetings, seminars, and exhibits at urban
sites. Most metropolitan locations are well-equipped for significant events,
including conference and exhibition halls, transport and lodging facilities.
Asmelash, Kumar (2019) stated that the tourism sector also plays a crucial
role in ensuring sustainability in the country. Therefore, the concept of
sustainable tourism has been developed to motivate tourists to participate in
sustainable practices while visiting a destination to make a positive impact on the
environment, society, and the economy.
According to Lajara (2013), The Lipa City Tourism Council’s -
Nongovernment Organizations (NGO) perform most of the functions of the
tourism office in the city, and the primary aim is to promote the different tourist
attractions and events in the town of Lipa. It also manages Museo de Lipa - a
repository of the city’s colorful and rich history. The council may formulate
policies, develop
plans, enforce tourism standards, laws, rules, and regulations, but it does not
have the power to implement them.
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The researcher realized the need for a sound policy on tourism. Moreover,
programs that boost the tourism industry, for the local community to be
acquainted and prosper with the growing demand for well-qualified Tourism also
help the Local Government Officials as they can use the results as a guide in
initiating Tourism Development. The government must involve its people to
participate in any tourism activities or government programs to boost tourism.
The researchers believed that having continuous action from the local
government that highly involves its people can help gather more tourists and
strengthen the connection of local government and its people.
From the work of Ashworth and Page (2011), stating that tourists are
visiting places for different purposes and specific reasons, it was also stated from
the work on what are the reasons why tourists are visiting places from the area.
The researchers believed that having a continuous tourist that comes over
a place or utilized the city amenities and services will eventually develop the city
tourism over time, the management itself and the place.
Web Development
Websites contain most of the information that we need. Users can just
type it on Google, and it will answer. The internet and websites help many people
find the answers to their curiosity. Websites can give people not only the answers
but
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also, clarification and a little experience. By viewing the pictures posted on the
website, users can gain some knowledge and experience.
Web development is the process of creating and developing a website for
the internet. Web development includes many things like web design, web
content, database, and security configuration. In addition, web development is
the coding or programming that enables website functionality, depending on the
owner’s desire and requirements.
According to Lopuck (2012), web design is not just about creating a series
of pages that looks good. I show you how to design a cohesive site that links its
parts together to deliver on business goals and make sense to the user. Modern
websites can consist of hundreds of pages. Lopuck as a professional web
designer or manager, his job is to integrate design and navigation using various
technologies and techniques to build an effective site. While making a
professional-grade website may seem like a daunting task, if you understand the
process from start to finish and the people’s roles, you'll be on a better footing to
get started.
Websites differ not just in terms of aesthetic style and functionality, but
also in terms of the functions they perform. Some are meant to provide
information, while others draw attention with stunning visuals and photos. Others
are only for the purpose of selling.
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According to Cho, Sung (2012). The city's official website serves as a
cornerstone source of information related to the destinations, thus forming the
tourists' perception of the destinations and improving their image with beneficial
information. It implies that the websites' information is processed by potential
visitors, who then construct an impression of the place in their minds.
Furthermore, Buted, Gillespie, Conti, Delgado, Marasigan, Rubico, Felicen
(2014) stated that in providing information dissemination, Facebook, Twitter,
YouTube, Blogs, and Websites were social networking sites frequently used by
individuals and the hospitality industry. Social media applications served as an
avenue to disseminate the information faster, especially for the tourism
establishments with lesser cost.
The article by Lisa Lopuck talks about the modern websites web design
that is not just about creating a series of pages that looks good. Modern websites
must be entertaining and encouraging to the user's eye. Knowing the audience of
your website can help developing and maintaining. The website's functionality
must be properly working to provide a wider user access and positive response
or experience from the user.
System Development
Creating a man-maid system to satisfy the needs of its users or
respondents. Researchers must develop and maintain the system, its process,
and cycle shown to provide more information and system development methods.
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System development is complex work. There are many things to consider when
developing a system. Not only the code that makes it functional but also the
database that stores user’s information. Every information that the user will enter,
it must be secured and safe from others. In fact, that information should not be
seen by others because they can use it against the user and the developers
itself.
According to Pooley, Coady, Schneider, Linger, Barry and Lang (2013),
personalization and specifically user preferences can be used to customize how
the system discloses information. More significantly, it can relieve the user from
the burden of editing privacy settings for every entity they interact with by
automating this process based on user preferences.
System helps the user in managing personal information. In addition, the
system helps the user to input only necessary data and displays selected
information. These features can help the user from stalker and phishing data.
They also stated that the successful implementation of a process instance
establishes its basic functionality; its effective deployment establishes its true
value to the implementing organization. The purpose of process deployment is
about getting people to use the new processes. It is frequent that an organization
uses the term process implementation and not process deployment. There is a
difference between the implementation and deployment concepts.
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RELATED STUDIES
This part includes the finished thesis, dissertation, conclusion,
methodologies, and others. Those included in this part helps in familiarizing
information that is relevant and similar to the present study.
According to Bendiola, M.C., Dela Cruz, K., Mallares, J. L., Patola, M. K.
(2012), The goal of everyone who wants to create an interactive website for a
resort is to have communicate to their client anywhere they are. Interactive
website is a modern way and the best way to promote a certain project. The use
of Content Management System (CMS) and WordPress is a great help for this
project, they can offer an easy way to update the content, to change the look of
the resort, to add a file. Calatagan Peninsula Resort’s previous customers,
clients, who experienced the place has done so many blog reviews as seen by
some blogger’s site. They want to show that the resort they were promoting is not
only offering fun and excitement.
Website development is the work that goes into building or creating a
simple or complex website. There are many things to consider when building a
website.
According to Subodh, Sumiran, Shlok, Deepak (2021). Their website was
successfully created for Travels and Tourism that is used to provide information
of the several places. It was created using HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language)
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used for creating the web pages, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) used for the
designing/styling of the website & Java Script to make the pages dynamic. The
design has been developed in such a manner that it is minimal and efficient,
hence taking care of UI/UX. With help of JavaScript a powerful view has been
developed and site has been made more dynamic.
According to Ali (2020), he uses JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and
BOOTSTRAP when creating websites. He created the website's structure using
HTML, styled it using CSS, and made it responsive using BOOTSTRAP so that it
could be viewed on any device. In order to make this interactive, he uses
JavaScript. For example, the index page's auto-typing and the click event and
slider were both made using JavaScript. He would build this project using PHP,
MySQL, and BOOTSTRAP; he was creating databases using PHP and MySQL
that could be used to store, retrieve, remove, and alter data. Additionally, use
BOOTSTRAP to make the website hip. He can tinker with databases using
BOOTSTRAP without having to reload the page, which gives the website a more
dynamic feel. After the development of the website, a checking of the website is
done by its users. Its purpose is to meet the expectations and satisfy every
possible user of the website.
They also added that verification is a process to test or evaluate a project.
In this step he tested his project and found some errors that also fixed them. He
also tested if the project fulfilled all of the requirements. In this step he invites one
of his friends and tell him to use the project and verify all the processes easily.
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And when the verification is done, the developer will upload it online and
the user will start using it on their houses. But the developer's work is not done
yet. As
the user using it, they may have some feedback about the website and the
developer’s work is to improve the features of the website. The developers need
to continue on improving their accomplished website.
SYNTHESIS
A kind of platform that helps when tourists who wish to visit a
particular place from an area. A tourism website offers details on the city, tourist
destinations such hotels, resorts, religious destinations, neighborhood
restaurants, lomi houses, historic sites, and coffee shops, as well as maps and
travel options. That is what the proposed project can brings to its viewers and to
the locals. Helping city government in providing and boosting its tourist resources
and industry.
Websites have developed into a fantastic resource for providing travelers
with a variety of information on many topics, including exploration chances,
entertainment options, educational advantages, and available communication
methods. Cho M., Sung H. (2012) stated that the official website serves as a
cornerstone source of information related to the destinations, thus forming the
tourists' perception of the destinations and improving their image with beneficial
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information. It implies that the websites' information is processed by potential
visitors, who then construct an impression of the place in their minds.
Another advantage from Ali (2020). He created website's structure using
HTML, styled it using CSS, and made it responsive using BOOTSTRAP so that it
could be viewed on any device. In order to make this interactive, he uses
JavaScript. He created databases using PHP and MySQL that could be used to
store, retrieve, remove, and alter data. Additionally, use BOOTSTRAP to make
the website more dynamic feel.
With the use of the technology with these resources can really help users
and developers in doing a similar project. The researchers also use the various
and well-known instruments in creating a responsive and reliable website as
stated by Ali. With this information, the researchers developed a tourism website
that can manipulate route map, locate routes, establishments, leisure, and
adventure places provide its historical information and other details that will help
the tourist such as images and videos and function as the system for information
dissemination for the Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism.
Some locations in Lipa have limits as a result of the pandemic, but with
the use of a website, Lipa may improve as a city by posting articles, highlighting
museums and local businesses, and informing people about what's occurring on.
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People may feel pleased and happy with how Lipa loves its residents as a result
of these gestures.
Websites have evolved into a useful resource for tourists seeking
information on a variety of topics such as exploration opportunities, entertainment
options, and educational chances advantages, as well as available
communication routes. Everybody who wants to build an interactive website for a
place wants to
be able to contact with their customers wherever they are. The best and most
effective approach to market a particular project is through an interactive website.
Website development is the work that goes into building or creating a simple or
complex website. There are many things to consider when building a website.
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CHAPTER III
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
This chapter presents the technically used and activities done by the
researchers in the development
RESEARCH DESIGN
The researchers used Developmental Research to develop this project.
Developmental Research is the systematic study of planning, implementing, and
assessing instructional programs, processes, and products that must fulfill criteria
of internal consistency and effectiveness has been characterized as
developmental research, as opposed to basic instructional development. The
researchers plan and design the project, with clear data or information that can
be reliable only for its users by utilizing various mediums such as programming
and Web Development.
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DATA GATHERING METHOD
There are several methods for conducting this study, but all must begin
with a literature review to understand what has previously been published on the
topic. The literature review also assists the researchers in identifying the many
research
methodologies that have already produced legitimate and credible results by
other researchers in the subject or connected to the field.
Internet Research
The technique of conducting research utilizing Online information,
particularly free material on the World Wide Web, is known as internet research.
It is: concentrated and purposeful, uses online information or internet-based
resources, has a preference for immediacy, and accesses information without
paying a fee. The way ideas are produced and knowledge is developed has been
profoundly influenced by internet research. It refers to any action in which a topic
is chosen and an attempt is made to actively obtain knowledge in order to
improve understanding.
Interview
The researchers interviewed the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Lipa City
Culture Arts and Tourism, Mrs. Aileen Acorda. For data gathering and to get
more important details regarding the tourism of the city. One of the agenda of the
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researchers in conducting the interview was her suggestion, recommendation
and wishes on what to see in the tourism website and factors and points to
include as she knows what a tourist needs.
RESEARCH PROCEDURE
To create the Lipa Tourism Website, the researchers employed the
method or process of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The software
development life cycle (SDLC) is a framework for creating a software product or
application. At
a high level, a life cycle model is developed; at a lower level, the product in
development will go through, the actions involved in each model phase are
identified by the researchers. The System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) has
seven (7) phases or processes of development; Planning Stage, Analysis Stage,
Design Stage, Development Stage, Testing Stage, Integration Stage, And
Maintenance Stage.
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Figure 3.1: System Development Life Cycle Phases
The first stage of the SDLC is the Planning stage, where the researchers
gather ideas, consult, and search before conducting the study. Brainstorming to
fully plan the development of the study.
Following that is the Analysis Stage, where the data that are being
gathered are analyzed and interpreted, analyzing the possible benefits of the
study, how it can be helpful for its respondents, and what is the advantage and
disadvantage.
The next stage is the Design Stage, by drafting on the specific design and
by also consulting to the clients and some possible users on what design they
want to be included in the project.
The Development Stage, this is where the researchers are starting to
develop the project, working on the given timeline to meet the client’s needs.
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The Testing Stage is important because its leads researchers to continue
working on the website for better usage and also for the client's satisfaction,
working on some suggestions and making adjustments on the project.
Integration Stage, from the testing phase, the researchers must integrate
all the things needed to be included in the project. This stage must be a ready to
publish project.
The last stage for System Development Life Cycle is the Maintenance
Stage, after the integration stage, to continue work on the project even though
the
project is already in the clients’ hands, and the researchers must continue doing
the maintenance for it to be more user friendly.
Furthermore, the Waterfall Model was used by the researchers as a guide
and method in developing the said website. The first Process Model to be
introduced was the Waterfall Model. A linear-sequential life cycle model is
another term for it. It is really easy to comprehend and utilize. In a waterfall
model, each
phase must be completed before moving on to the next, and the stages must not
overlap.
The Waterfall model is the most basic SDLC technique for software
development. The waterfall model depicts the software development process as
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a sequential flow of events. This indicates that any step of the development
process may start only after the preceding one has finished. The stages in this
waterfall model do not overlap.
Figure 3.2: SDLC - Waterfall Model
TECHNICALITY OF THE PROJECT
The researchers explained the study's specifications, background
material, and details of the technology to be used. The hardware requirements
define the computer's needs, whereas the software requirements list the
programs and software applications that can be utilized during the development
process of this study.
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Hardware
Any physical part of the computer that can be used on searching and
creating the website. A hardware device's needs are known as hardware
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requirements. The majority of gear merely requires operating systems or
compatibility requirements.
Hardware Quantity Specification (Minimum)
Processor Intel Core i3, i5, i7

1
AMD Ryzen 3, Athlon 200
Random Access Memory 1 8GB
Storage 1 1TB
Table 1: Hardware Requirements
Software
A collection of instructions that instruct a computer how to work. The
system requirements, often known as software requirements, are a list of the
software applications and hardware devices needed to run the program or game
properly.
The researcher tabled down the possible software specifications needed
by the users to run the proposed project.
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Software Name and Purpose
Version
Operating
Windows 10 Windows & (32 bit or 64 bit) and above
System
Database
Management A database system used on the web

MySQL 8.0.24
System
Internet
Google It is a cross-platform web browser developed by
Browser Chrome Google. It can be used on any OS.
Cross-
PHP is a server-side language. To execute PHP
XAMPP code, the developers need a server. They used
platform
the XAMPP server to execute PHP code.
A text and source code editor and compiler. It

Notepad++ supports tabbed editing, which allows working
IDE with multiple open files in a single window. It can
Visual Studio be used to create HTML and can help the
Code developer to create simple and complex web
pages.
Table 2: Software Requirements
Researchers formulate the possible software system requirements that
may be needed for this project on what the project can do and how the proposed
project performs to satisfy end user needs.
CHAPTER IV
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
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The study's findings are given and discussed in this chapter in relation to
the study's goal.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Conceptual framework depicts the various stages of the processes
involved in achieving the study's objectives.
Figure 4.1: Input - Process - Output
In order to develop the proposed project, the study follows the input-
process-output model with the “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa City
Culture Arts and Tourism.
The conceptual framework consists of three (3) parts. Input, Process, and
Output. The Input box contains Knowledge Requirements, Software
Requirements, and Hardware Requirements. Web programming is required
because the study developed an online system, as well as Database
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Management System for information management. Programming languages
were discussed in relation to software needs.
HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript are used for Web programming, Web
browser, XAMPP and Notepad++ and Visual Studio Code are used to further
create the website. Finally, the Hardware Requirements includes a computer and
mobile phone which the user and researchers’ tools.
Furthermore, Process block includes the design, construction, testing and
revision of the project. This is where the creation of the project happens.
Gathered data are interpreted. Continues testing and revision are made to
provide the user satisfaction.
On the other hand, the Output can be the proposed project the “IBA SA
LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism which is
accessible for the citizens and travelers of Lipa City.
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FLOWCHART
Figure 4.2: Flowchart
The sequential process of the website, starting from the landing page to
the end. All the decisions of the user and the output displayed on the screen.
Home is the website landing page connected to the navigation bar. The menu
consists of Home, About Us, Tourist Spots, News and Articles, and Contact. One
of the main
features of the website are the City Tourism motto, Food, Faith, and Fun. This
motto depicts what Lipa is known for and what Lipa can offer to its people. Under
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the About Us is the Political Subdivision of Lipa City, where the origin or folklore
of
every seventy-two (72) barangay is included. Different tourist spots are also
showcased with its details, images, and videos of the place, contact information
and other important data that a visitor must know before going to the destination.
Faith Tourism, Gastronomy, Fun, Historical sites, Hotel, and Resort are the
showcased Lipa gem to its tourist. Information and other important details are
also shown on the tourist spots that will surely help the visitors and the viewers of
the website.
CONTEXT DIAGRAM
Figure 4.3: Context Diagram
The Context Diagram, also known as Level 0 of the system, is shown in
Figure 4.3. The graphic depicts the system's data flow, including how the user
and the system goes through the process and make proper use of the system.
The admin of the website will view and respond to the message that a visitor has
sent, and the visitor will then receive the admin's response message.
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DATA FLOW DIAGRAM
Figure 4.4: Data Flow Diagram
The website's contact form, information about Lipa culture and tourism,
and website details are shown in Figure 4.4. The visitor will view the specified
information and send a message to the admin, who will then reply to the visitor's
message. The visitor's message will be stored in the website's database, to
which the admin has primary access. The admin can log in using the admin's
username and password as the person who is authorized to access the website
database.
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ENTITY RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
Figure 4.5: Entity Relationship Diagram
The entity relationship diagram offers a visual starting point for database
architecture, and also a tool for determining information system requirements
throughout an industry. This aids in better understanding the system's
relationship
flow, functionality, and features. Categories are featured in the website where the
user visits it which consist of reliable information that will aid the users.
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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
1. As the OIC of LGU Lipa for Tourism, what are the benefits of establishing
a tourist website for the city?
2. What are the features you wish to incorporate on the website that you
believe will attract more visitors?
3. What do you believe Lipa's tourism needs are?
4. What is the greatest strategy to market a business or a tourist attraction, in
your opinion?
5. What information do you believe tourists need to see on the website?
6. What information do you believe tourists need to see on the website? Do
you wish to include genuine photos, promotional videos, and other
resources to give tourists a better idea of what the area is like?
7. What is the significance of tourism for Lipa's reputation?
8. Do you believe that creating a tourism website for the city would help it
grow economically? It will, for example, encourage local businesses and
historical sites in the city.
9. What additional promotions or initiatives does your office offer for new
businesses and tourist destinations?
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10. What other city-wide activities does the office do to maintain the tourist
industry's growth?
Ms. Aylene Acorda, Officer in Charge of Tourism in LGU Lipa City, was
informed of the researchers' principal goal in performing the proposed study.
Because the website serves as an avenue for disseminating information about
the aforementioned office and the City Government's tourism and cultural
initiatives. A medium that can assist individuals in discovering the town's marvels.
Not just the details that a visitor or user notices in a location, but also its historical
background and other relevant information. For visitors visiting Lipa City, an
excellent electronic channel and user-friendly equipment was established. Ms.
Acorda also emphasizes the need for a tourist website. Having a website is a
major factor, an x factor, in the tourist, cultural, and arts industries. Because of
the internet and social media, the city will be advertised to a broader audience.
Ms. Acorda also mentioned that it's not just on Facebook that you can find out
about tourism attractions and information. Users have traditionally preferred to
seek information using Google. Having a website in the tourist industry, such as
resorts, hotels, local restaurants, destinations, travel and tours, allows users to
see what destinations are available, what hotels are available, especially pricing,
and many other things. She also stated that Lipa City is a true destination, since
it is always included in all itineraries in the province. Tourists who planned to stay
or view Lipa City now have questions whether the material isn't thorough enough.
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What if there was a website? Everything would be so much easier. The
significance of tourism in Lipa’s
reputation is the image of the city and at the same time, the people. Wherever
the people of Lipa go, they always bring the Lipeños Pride and being elitist.
To promote Lipa tourism is distinct, everything is almost here in Lipa, near
to Manila, even though Lipa City is nowhere near to sea, we have a lot to offer to
the people in terms of Faith, Food and Fun. Faith because the city is coined “The
Little Rome'' because of the number of churches found in the city. Food is
everywhere you can't decide where and what to choose. Lastly, Fun, people can
enjoy anywhere in Lipa, leisure and destination.
ISO 9126 SOFTWARE EVALUATION CRITERIA
Test Results:
The researchers adopted ISO software evaluation criteria to
determine the performance of the system. Weighted mean was used to measure
the general response of the survey samples, whether they agree to a given
statement or not. The aim is to determine the effectiveness of the proposed
system “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism.
The results were interpreted using the equivalent descriptive rating in Table 3.
Numerical Rating Interpretation
4.51 – 5.00 Excellent

3.51 – 4.50 Very Good
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2.51 – 3.50 Good
1.51 – 2.00 Fair
1.00 – 1.50 Poor
Table 3. Interpretation Point System
CRITERIA RATING Weighted Interpretatio

A. Functionality 1 2 3 4 5 Mean n
1. Suitability. Software
0 0 0 0 1 5 Excellent
performs the tasks required.
2. Accurateness. The result is
as expected.
3. Interoperability. System
interacts with other systems.
4. Security. Software prevents
0 0 1 0 0 3 Good
unauthorized access.
Table 4. Functionality Evaluation of “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa
City Culture Arts and Tourism
The Result of the evaluation regarding the “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism

Website for Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism Functionality. The website gain
composite mean of 4.50.

B. Usability Mean n
1 2 3 4 5
1. Understandability. The
software is easy to use.
2. Learnability. The system is
easily learned.
3. Operability. The system is
used without much effort.
4. Attractiveness. GUI 0 0 0 1 0 4 Very Good
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interface looks good.
Table 5. Usability Evaluation of “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa City

Website for Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism’s Usability. The website gain

C. Reliability Mean n
1 2 3 4 5
1. Maturity. Most of the faults
in the software been 0 0 0 0 1 5 Excellent
eliminated over time
2. Fault Tolerance. Software
handles errors.
3. Recoverability. Software
resumes working and restores 0 0 0 0 1 5 Excellent
lost data
Table 6. Reliability Evaluation of “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa City

Website for Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism Reliability. The website gain

D. Efficiency Mean n
1 2 3 4 5
1. Time Behavior. The system
responds quickly.
2. Resource Utilization.
System utilizes resources 0 0 0 0 1 5 Excellent
efficiently.
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Table 7. Efficiency Evaluation of “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa City

Website for Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism Efficiency. The website gain

E. Portability Mean n
1 2 3 4 5
1. Adaptability. The software
can be moved to other 0 0 0 0 1 5 Excellent
environments.
2. Installability. The software is
installed easily.
3. Conformance. The software
complies with portability 0 0 0 0 1 5 Excellent
standards.
4. Replaceability. The software
is easily replaced with other 0 0 0 0 1 5 Excellent
software.
Table 8. Portability Evaluation of “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa City

Website for Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism Portability. The website gain

F. Maintainability Mean n
1 2 3 4 5
1. Analyzability. Faults are
easily diagnosed.
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2. Changeability. The software
is easily modified.
3. Stability. The software
continues to function if 0 0 0 0 1 5 Excellent
changes are made.
4. Testability. The software is
tested easily.
Table 9. Maintainability Evaluation of “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa
City Culture Arts and Tourism

Website for Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism’s Maintainability. The website
gain composite mean of 5.00.
Criteria Mean Interpretation
Functionality 4.50 Very Good

Usability 4.75 Excellent
Reliability 5.00 Excellent
Efficiency 5.00 Excellent
Portability 5.00 Excellent
Maintainability 5.00 Excellent
Overall Mean 4.87 Excellent
Table 10. Overall Evaluation of “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa City
The Table 10 represents the summary of the evaluation results.

The system attained an overall mean of 4.87 which is equivalent to an excellent
rating. This indicates that the system complies with the ISO 9126 software quality
standards.
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SCREENSHOTS
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SOURCE CODES
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CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
This chapter gives the researcher's summary and findings based on the
results of the tests and survey collected during the study. In addition, suggestions
are provided regarding how the project might be improved further.
SUMMARY
The study aims to develop a website for the Lipa City Culture Arts and
Tourism that includes channels where users can discover establishments,
leisure, and adventure destinations in Lipa City, as well as their routes,
accommodations, details, and contact information. Furthermore, this contains
historical facts and photographs that can sustain visitors together with the
residents in understanding its vital information and selecting where to go.
A functioning, usable, and effective virtual way of promoting the place
tourism is a leading approach to offer in today's generation for technology is
foremost. Moreover, the utilization of virtual tourism is broad due to its
accessibility to everyone, along with open-source material that can assist guests
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in visiting the destination. Alongside its purpose and usefulness, it is effective in
every manner imaginable for everyone. The website can facilitate visitors to the
city in learning
more about a selected location, including fares and hours of operation, and also
contact information for its communication.
To uncover hidden gems, boost tourism by featuring vital facts and showcasing
things about the location, and draw up details that are needed to know before
traveling to the place, the e-tourism website is a worthwhile medium to aid
tourists in discovering Lipa City.
CONCLUSION
To store and analyze data for any purpose, the advanced system
becomes a significant device for the enterprise. It may also be used to quickly
retrieve and manipulate any data or information needed. After the completion of
the study and in consideration of the objectives of the study and the results of the
testing and evaluation undertaken.
Based on findings obtained the following conclusions were drawn:
1. Using the concept of Google map, tourism management, web
development and system development was successfully analyzed
in developing Tourism Webpage.
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2. The system was successfully designed using conceptual
framework, flowchart, context diagram, and data flow diagram; and
successfully developed the proposed functions/features such that:
a) The website can be accessed by the general public
using this link:
https://lipacitycultureandtourismoffice.online/.
b) The website can accurately track the user’s current
location and set a route to the chosen destination via
Google Maps.
c) The website can provide meaningful, historical, and
important information of the tourist destination
featured.
d) The website can function as a system for information
dissemination for the City Mayor and the Lipa City
Culture Arts and Tourism announcements of events,
news, and updates.
e) The website can locate routes, establishments,
leisure, and adventure places in the city.
3. The implementation of virtual tourism is an effective electronic
channel and a user-friendly instrument for tourist was successfully
applied.
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RECOMMENDATION
Based on the conclusions of the study, the following recommendations are
proposed.
1. To include Virtual Tour for a better presentation of the highlighted
tourist attraction. A 360-degree camera view enabling people to see
how the location appears.
2. To update what the city has to offer by including all tourist
attractions located here in Lipa City.
3. A connected reservation system for all of the places listed on the
website, along with their pricing of facilities.
4. Add a feature that includes voice over for the route to take and
other features.
5. Include the Culture Arts and Tourism Accreditation and Regulation
forms for the establishments.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Ricky D. Flores

Address: Banay-Banay 1st, San Jose, Batangas
Date of Birth: July 07, 1999
Age: 23 years old
Civil Status: Single
Gender: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic
E-mail Address: rickyflo0728@gmail.com
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TERTIARY : Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

University of Batangas - Lipa City
Leviste Highway, Marauoy, Lipa City, Batangas
2018 – 2022
SECONDARY : University of Batangas - Lipa City

Senior High School
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2016 – 2018
St. Joseph Academy

Junior High School
San Jose, Batangas
2012 – 2016
PRIMARY : Padre Imo Luna Memorial Elementary School

San Jose, Batangas
2006 – 2012
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Gerard Francis H. Hernandez

Address: Balagtasin, San Jose, Batangas
Date of Birth: June 16, 2000
Age: 22 years old
Gender: Male
E-mail Address: hgerardfrancis@gmail.com

2018 – 2022
SECONDARY : AMA Computer College - Lipa Campus

Senior High School
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Ayala Highway, Balintawak, Lipa City, Batangas
2016 – 2018
Taysan National High School

Junior High School
Taysan, San Jose, Batangas
2012 – 2016
PRIMARY : Balagtasin Elementary School

Balagtasin, San Jose, Batangas
2006 – 2012
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Adrian O. Velasco

Address: Lumbang, Lipa City, Batangas
Date of Birth: April 30, 2000
Age: 22 years old
Gender: Male
E-mail Address: edeyrianvelasco30@gmail.com

2018 – 2022
SECONDARY : University of Batangas - Lipa City

Senior High School
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2016 – 2018
Lumbang National High School

Junior High School
Brgy. Lumbang, Lipa City, Batangas
2012 – 2016
PRIMARY : Lumbang Elementary School

Brgy. Lumbang, Lipa City, Batangas
2006 – 2012
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“IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism

Presented to the Faculty of the

College of Information Technology, Entertainment and Communications

University of Batangas - Lipa Campus

Lipa City, Batangas

of the Requirements for the Degree of

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Hernandez, Gerard Francis H.

A Capstone project entitled, ““IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology has been examined.

GRADE Mrs. Gemma P. Ramos

Dr. Mayling Ilagan-Capuno

Mr. Jerome F Benigno Mrs. Kielly Chrizza Mae T.

Accepted as a partial fulfillment for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in

DATE Dr. Mercedes A. Macarandang

The researchers wish to acknowledge and extend their deepest

appreciation and extensive gratitude to the persons that made remarkable

contributions in their own way to the completion, fulfillment and

accomplishment of the study.

To their beloved parents, for their unconditional love and support.

guidance, comments, suggestions and complete support for the improvement of

without her advice and help.

and making this research possible.

To all the department faculty for their love and support.

Every challenging work, needs, self-efforts.

As well as guidance especially, those were very close to our heart.

Our humble effort we dedicated to our sweet and loving family.

To Our Almighty God,

For the strength and spiritual support,

For giving us knowledge and guidance

All through the accomplishment of this study.

Love, care and encouragements

Such as prayers of day and night

Make us able to get such success and honor.

Throughout the development of this study.

For motivation and persuading to continue and finish the study.

TITLE: “IBA SA LIPA”: a Tourism Website for Lipa City

Culture Arts and Tourism

RESEARCHERS: Flores, Ricky D.

Hernandez, Gerard Francis H.

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

SCHOOL: University of Batangas – Lipa City Campus

TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Undergraduate Thesis

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2021 - 2022

and Tourism. Information dissemination, user-friendly and medium to promote

residents and tourists. website serves as an avenue for disseminating

Lipa City, an excellent electronic

channel and user-friendly equipment were established. Thus, “IBA SA LIPA”: a

flow diagram. The website was developed using different open-source

concluded that implementation virtual tourism as an effective electronic channel

complies with the ISO 9126 software quality standards.

I. PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Objectives of the Study

Significance of the Study

Scope and Limitations

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Data Gathering Method

Technicality of the Project

Hardware and Software Requirements

IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

Data Flow Diagram

Entity Relationship Diagram

ISO 9126 Software Evaluation Criteria