TOURIST IMPRESSION TOWARDS BAGUIO CITY I.

Introduction Ideal ang Baguio para sa Tourism, pero sa sobrang idealism ng mga tao tungkol sa lugar, tumataas ang populasyon, dumadami ang migrants mula Highlands na naghahanap ng job opportunities at better surrounding ang nangyayari, dumadami ang mga BUMS dahil sa maling assumption ng better living. - Tiki Garcia, former UP Baguio Student Council Chair (Published in the 2000 Baguio Day) The City of Baguio was established by Americans in 1900 at the site of an Ibaloi Village known as Kafagway. Baguio City was designated by the Philippine Commission as the Summer Capital of the Philippines on June 1, 1903 and incorporated as a city by the Philippine Assembly on September 1, 1903. Tourism is one of Baguio s main industries due to its weather in Baguio, to experience cold temperature they rarely have in their home provinces. Also, during summer especially during holyweek tourist from all over the country flocks in the city. To accommodate all these people, there are more than 100 hotels and inns available. Local festivities such as the Panagbenga Festival attracts both local and foreign tourist. Since then, Baguio became a home to many immigrants from other parts of the country. A significant population of foreigners contributed to the diversity of City s colorful culture. People commonly residing in Baguio City are Kankana-eys, Ibalois, Ifugaos, Kapampangans, Pangasinenses, Tagalog, Foreigners such as Indians, Bumbays, English or white people, Chinese and Koreans. This factor affects many residents and tourist, they are saying that Baguio is now over populated and polluted. Sustainable destination is not being applied hence Baguio is slowly degrigating. We are now having problems on water, air quality and waste disposal because of overpopulation , Commission on Population Regional Director Aurora Quiray said add to this the [effects on] peace and order situation and [the question] whether the government is still able to provide for basic services. It is in this context that this action research was pursued. The researchers wanted to determine the different impressions of tourist regarding Baguio City.

II. Methods and Procedures The researchers utilized descriptive-survey method in determining the Impressions of Tourists towards the City of Baguio. There were a total of 50 respondents who willingly participated in the research. The researchers made use of a questionnaire checklist to gather data (please see Appendix A). The actual data gathering were done in November 13 and 20, 2011, whereby the researchers administered the questionnaires to tourists who are seen on Baguio Cathedral, Burnham Park, Mines View and Camp John Hay. The researchers asked and personally administered the questionnaire to

every tourist they ve seen. Some respondents filled-out the checklist themselves, others asked the researchers to just read the questions and they just answered orally while the researchers jotted down their responses. Table 1 Profile of Respondents Sex Male Female Frequency 40 10 % 90 10

Age 15-20 20-30 30-40 Above 40

Frequency 17 20 10 3

% 25 43.75 18.75 12.50

Place Baguio Cathedral Burnham Park Mines View Park Camp John Hay TOTAL

Frequency 12 12 13 13 50

% 24 24 26 26 100

III. Results and Discussion IV. Conclusions and Recommendations In light of the abovementioned findings, the following are conclusions of the study: 1. Tourists in Baguio Cathedral and Burnham Park are very impress to the tourist spots in the City of Baguio whereas tourists in Mines View and Camp John Hay are not satisfied and said that

Baguio needs improvement. 2. Weather/Climate is the choice why they went to Baguio and relatives and friends were the sources of information. Based on the conclusions, the following are recommended by the researchers: 1. City Government of Baguio must improve the highways and railroads. 2. Further studies be conducted regarding this matter to validate or substantiate these findings. Studies on the extent of implementation among authorities and compliance among the citizens are highly recommended.

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