EXPLORING THE FACTORS OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FOR
PAMARAWAN ISLAND IN MALOLOS, BULACAN
Focused Group Discussion Semi-Structured Questionnaire
1. What aspects of a destination would make you want to visit it? Why? (e.g., environment,
accommodation, amenities)
2. Would you be interested to visit Pamarawan Island?
3. How would you describe Pamarawan Island’s current image?
4. Do you think Pamarawan Island has the potential to become a tourist destination?
5. What do you think is the most appealing aspect of Pamarawan Island? (e.g., scenery,
environment)
6. What do you think is the downside of having tourism in an area like Pamarawan Island?
7. What tourism products or services should be developed to improve the tourism
experience in Pamarawan Island?
Follow-up: Would you establish a business there?
8. What tourism activities and experiences are possible and would people be interested in
seeing in an area like Pamarawan Island?
9. What kind of attractions would be appealing in Pamarawan Island? (e.g. fishing areas,
rocky shorelines, etc.)
10. What kind of accommodations can you recommend on Pamarawan Island? (e.g. hostels,
guesthouses, etc.)
11. What amenities can you recommend to enhance the visitor experience in Pamarawan
Island? (e.g. souvenir shops, etc.)
EXPLORING THE FACTORS OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FOR
PAMARAWAN ISLAND IN MALOLOS, BULACAN
Focused Group Discussion Semi-Structured Questionnaire in Local Language
1. Anong aspeto ng isang destinasyon ang makakaenganyo sayong bisitahin ito? Bakit? (hal.
tanawin, accommodation, amenities)
2. Interesado ka bang bisitahin ang Pamarawan Island?
3. Paano mo ilalarawan ang kasalukuyang itsura ng Pamarawan Island?
4. Sa tingin mo ba ay may potensyal ang Pamarawan Island na maging isang destinasyon ng
turista?
5. Ano sa tingin mo ang pinakamatatawag-pansin na aspeto ng Pamarawan Island? (hal. tanawin,
kapaligiran)
6. Ano sa tingin mo ang negatibong epekto ng pagkakaroon ng turismo sa isang lugar tulad ng
Pamarawan Island?
7. Ano ang mga produktong turismo o serbisyong dapat paunlarin upang mapabuti ang karanasan
ng mga bibisita sa Pamarawan Island?
Follow-up: Magiging interesado ka bang magtayo ng negosyo doon?
8. Anong mga aktibidad at karanasan ang sa tingin mo ay posible at magiging interesado ang
mga tao na makita sa isang lugar tulad ng Pamarawan Island?
9. Anong uri ng mga pasyalan ang magiging kaaya-aya sa Pamarawan Island? (hal. mga lugar ng
pangingisda, mabatong baybayin, atbp.)
10. Anong uri ng mga accommodation ang maaari mong irekomenda sa Pamarawan Island? (hal.
mga hostel, guesthouse, atbp.)
11. Anong uri ng mga pasilidad ang maaari mong irekomenda upang mapaganda ang karanasan
ng mga bisita sa Pamarawan Island? (hal. mga tindahan ng souvenir, atbp.)
MALOLOS, BULACAN TOURISM OFFICE VALIDATION OF THE
FOCUSED GROUP DISCUSSION
DIRECT FIELD OBSERVATION GUIDES (FOR INVESTIGATORS’ USE)
● How would you describe the current image of Pamarawan Island?
● Based on its current image and capacity, what kind of transportation improvements can
be recommended or improved in the area?
● What accommodation is appropriate on the island based on its current image and
capacity?
● What amenities can be recommended on the island based on its current image and
capacity?
● Based on its current image and capacity, what activities can be promoted for tourism on
the island?
● Based on its current image and capacity, what kind of attractions can be promoted on the
island for tourism?