Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division pf Batangas
Dr.Crisogono B, Ermita Sr. Memorial National High School
(Formoerly Nasugbu Municipal High School)

“STATUS OF FORTUNE ISLAND AS TOURIST DESTINATION IN

NASUGBU BATANGAS”

A Reseach Paper
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject English 10

Submitted to:
Mrs, Marlyn M. Busilig

Submitted by:
Adrias, Joebert
Liwanag, Jemuel
Macalalad, Nicole Jnus
Malimban, Reymart
Sarmientp, James Rovic
Sevilla, Angelo
Rentillo, Justine
Rojales, Ashanti
Villaviray, Bea
 Approval Sheet

This research entitled “The Status of Fortune Island as Tourist Destination in Nasugbu Batangas”
is Here by submitted for approval by:

Adrias, Joebert
Liwanag, Jemuel
Macalalad, Nicole Jnus
Malimban, Reymart
Sarmientp, James Rovic
Sevilla, Angelo
Rentillo, Justine
Rojales, Ashanti
Villaviray, Bea

Accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject English 10.

Noted by:

MRS. MARLYN M. BUSILIG

(English Teacher)
 Acknowledgement

We would like to acknowledge and tahk the following people who encourage
to finish this work.

Firstly, we would like to thank our Lord God and His Son Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ for Taking good care to us for our journing finishing this work.

We would also want to thank to our English teacher Mrs. Marlyn M Busilig
and her Student teacher at that time Ms. Ken Rivera Castillo for their non stoping
guiding us, watching over us and supporting us throughout this research paper

Lastly, we would like to thank of course our Friends and Family. Thank you
for the motivation and faith gave upon us. Thak you so much all of you.
 Table of Content

Title Page………………………………………………………………………………………. I

Approval Sheet……………………………………………………………………………….... II

Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………………………... III

Dedication…………………………………………………………………………………….... IV

Table of Content……………………………………………………………………………….. V

Part I – The Problem…………………………………………………………………………... 1

1.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………. 2

1.2 Statement of the Problem.............................................................................................. 4

1.3 Significance of the Study………………………………………………………….... 5

1.4 Scopes and Limitation………………………………………………………………. 6

1.5 Related Studies……………………………………………………………………… 7

1.6 Definition of Terms…………………………………………………………………. 9

Part II – Main Discussion…………………………………………………………………….... 10

A.

Part III – Evaluation…………………………………………………………………………... 12

3.1 Summary of Findings……………………………………………………………..... 13

3.2 Conclusion................................................................................................................... 19

3.3 Recommendation..............................................................................................................

Part IV – References……………………………………………………………………………….

Part V – Appendices……………………………………………………………………………….
Part I –
The
Problem
 Introduction

A 1tourist destination is a place that the visitor want to relax or have some time quality for

their family or friends. Normally for its inherent or an exhibited herbal or cultural value, ancient

significance, herbal or constructed splendor, providing amusement and entertainment. The

commonly types of tourist attraction natural beauty such as beaches, tropical island resorts,

national parks, mountains, deserts and forests, are examples of traditional tourist attractions to

have some quality time with relatives or friends. Other example from cultural tourist attractions

are the historical places, monuments, ancient temples, zoos, aquaria, museums and art

galleries, botanical gardens, buildings and structures (such as forts, castles, libraries,

former prisons, skyscrapers, bridges), theme parks and carnivals, living history museums, public

art (sculptures, statues, murals), ethnic enclave communities, historic trains and cultural event.

Production line visits, mechanical legacy, innovative craftsmanship and specialties workshops are

the object of social specialties like modern the travel industry and 2inventive the travel industry.

Numerous vacation spots are additionally tourist spots. While some tourist attractions provide

visitors a memorable experience for a reasonable admission charge or even for free, others might

be of low quality and overrate their merchandise and enterprises, (for example, admission, food,

and souvenirs) so as to benefit too much from voyagers. Such places are ordinarily known as tourist

traps. From the travel industry supply point of view a goal is normally characterized by a geo-

political limit, and goal promoting is most generally financed by governments. From the traveler

point of view, a destination might be interpret differently. A tourist destination is a city, town, or

other zone that is reliant to a noteworthy degree on incomes from the travel industry, or "a nation,

state, district, city, or town which is advertised or showcases itself as a spot for vacationers to

visit", for example 3Fortune Islands is a tourist destination in Nasugbu, Batangas.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourist_attraction)
 Fortune Island is located in Nasugbu, Batangas. A vast amount of treasure was recovered

in the wreck when it was discovered by French underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio in 1992.

These include valuable 4ceramics, stoneware jars, 5earthenware potteries, Japanese samurai

swords, important metals and stones, navigational compass, maritime astrolabe and silver coins,

among others. Majority of the ceramic wares recovered were intact and many pieces were still

restorable. The fortune brought by the discovery of San Diego Galleon paved the way for the

island’s present name. The Island featured a 27-hectare (67-acre) island lies about 14 kilometers

(8.7 mi) off the coast of Nasugbu in Batangas. to get there, there is a route in bucana a coastal

barangay in Nasugbu where the travel hour is an about 1- 1hr 30minutes using a boat so it may

take a while to arrive. Upon arriving in the island you will gonna feel the fresh air and the sound

of wave as closer closer you get from the island. (https://greedypeg.org/batangas/Fortune-Island-

Nasugbu.html)

Every tourist attraction/ destination has a law, policy ,R.A and memorandum that we need

to follow such as Republic act No. 1478, an act to create a board of travel and tourist industry,

defining its powers, duties and responsibilities, and for other purposes. Likewise Republic act

No.9593, an act declaring a national development, and strengthening he department of tourism and

its attached agencies to effectively efficiently implement that policy, and appropriating funds.

While we are discussing of what topic we will have in research paper, many suggest that

we study about like Lumang simbahan (old church), Caleruega, Kawa falls etc. But there is

something that caught our attention and that is the Fortune Island.We choice this place because

when we are in the shoreline of Nasugbu, we have seen the island from a far. We want to know

the status of Fortune Island as a tourist attraction and how island become the most visted tourist

destination in Batangas.
 Statement of the Problem

This research tries to discover the appropriate response to the following question.

1. What is the demographic data of the respondents in terms of:

1.1 Sex

1.2 Age

2. How can Fortune Island be consider as one of the top tourist destinations of Nasugbu?

3 Does it help in promoting tourism in Nasugbu?

4 Does this increase the tourism of Nasugbu Batangas?

5 Where did the traveler hear about this tourist destination ( Fortune Island)
 Significance of the study

This result of this study will be of great benefit to the following:

Local Government: This study will help the local government creates more policy and program

for the improvement of such tourist destination.

Travelers/ Vacationers: This study will help the future Traveler or Vacationer to collect more

information in choosing Fortune Island as their tourist destination

Future Researcher: The ideas presented may be used as reference data in conducting new

researchers or testing the validity of other related findings. This study will also serve as their

cross-reference that will give them a background or an overview of the status of a such places as

a tourist Destination
 Scope and Limitation

The general intent of this study is to know what is the status of Fortune Island as a tourist
destination or local treasure of Nasugbu, Batangas..This involves a survey for those who live in
Nasugbu Batangas only. The selection of the respondents are only limited since there are lots of
people in Nasugbu Batangas. We interviewed 50 persons from different 6Barangays in
Nasugbu.We use a questionare as the instrument of the survey and prepared 10 question to answer.
 Related Studies

According to Dhanasekaran (2005) “protection, development and improvement of the

various constituents of the environment are among the basic conditions for the harmonious

development of tourism”. Similarly intelligent tourism management can contribute in large

measure to the protection and development of the physical environment and cultural heritage of

mankind as well as the improvement of the quality of human life. It is therefore advisable that 39

tourism development and sound environmental management should be 7integral concerns of

national development policies.

Singh (2008) made an in-depth study into different travel attractions and the different

motivators of travel. He argues that historical and cultural attractions play a crucial role in the

promotion of foreign tourism. He analyses tourism industry in India in detail. He 8elaborately

evaluates the governmental and institutional role in tourism promotion and the problems of

development of tourism in India. He explains how to generate awareness among the people and

highlights the importance of domestic tourism.

Raina (1999) strongly advocated ecotourism for sustainable tourism development. In his

article, he explains that ecotourism as a logical component of sustainable development requires a

multi-disciplinary approach, careful planning and strict guidelines and regulations that will

guarantee sustainable operation only through inter-sectoral involvement, this goal can be achieved.

According to Ratna Sree (2010) ecotourism can develop a destination economically,

9
infrastructurally and culturally, but if poorly developed it can create crime and other social

problems, which is detrimental. In order to achieve sustainable development through ecotourism,

effective partnership between local people, tourists, government and other sections of the industry

are essential, otherwise ecotourism a boon for the development of Nation may become a doom.
 10
Claire Doole (2000) conducted a study about ecotourism in China. The number of eco

tourists is growing in China. They have realised that to attract foreigners they have to show their

cultural side, offering more traditional singing and dancing and ensuring that houses are built in

the traditional way. Women are now making an income selling their handicrafts to tourists on the

way to the reserve. Shaik

Lakshmi (2007) says that there is no second opinion that the protection of good

environment will have a positive impact on the development of tourism. Again tourism

development will have positive impact on the protection of environment. One thing should be

noted here, is that the growth of tourism, without proper control and supervision will endanger the

environment and then tourism industry itself will face a setback

(http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/19757/13/13_chapter2.pdf)
 Definition of Terms

1. Tourist - is a person who is visiting a place for pleasure and interest, especially when they are

on holiday.

2. Inventive – a person is good at inventing things or has cleverand original ideas.

3. Fortune - an amount of wealth or material prosperity, esp, when unqualified; a great amount

4. Ceramics - the art and techniques of producing articles of clay, porcelain, etc

5. Earthenware – is a bowls, pots, or other objects are made of clay that is baked so that it

becomes hard.

6. Barangay - The smallest administrative division in the Philippines

. Integral - Something that is an integral part of something is an essential part of that thing.

8. Elaborately - to describe something that is very complex because it has a lot of different parts.

9. Infrastructurally - relating to the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities

needed for the operation of a society or enterprise

10. Ecotourism - tourism directed toward exotic, often threatened, natural environments, intended

to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife.

Part II –
Main
Discussion
Part III –
Evaluation
 Summary of Findings

The demographic profile of the respondents is terms of age and sex.

Table 3.1

No.

Choices Respondets Value (%) Accommodation

13 - 15 19 38% 62%

Age: 16 - 18 19 38% 62%

19 - 23 12 24% 76%

Total 50 100% 200%

Male 13 26% 74%

Female 37 74% 26%

Sex:

Total 50 100% 100%

Based on our data collect thru survey most of our repondents are Female with a percentage

of 74% while the Male are only 13% and most our respondents are aged 13 – 15 years old with a

percentage of 38% and tie with the age 16 – 18 years old with a percentage of 38% and the last

with the least is age 19 – 23 years old with percentage of 24%

Table 3.2

No.

Questions Choices Respondents Value (%) Accommodation

No, I Haven’t
Q1. How
many times visited yet 27 54% 46%
you visit the
Once 15 30% 70%
Fortune
Twice 5 10% 90%
Island?
Many times 3 6% 94%

Total 50 100% 300%

Friends 6 12% 88%

Q2. Who
you want to Family 34 68% 32%
come with
Just yourself 3 6% 94%
you when
going to Girlfriend/Boyfriend 7 14% 86%

Fortune Total 50 100% 300%

Island?
Fun 29 58% 42%
Q3. What is
your purpose Visiting friends or

to visit the Relatives 4 8% 92%

Fortune
Rest and Relaxation 17 34% 66%
Island?
Others ; 0 0% 0%

Total 50 100% 200

Strongly Agree 25 50% 50%

Q4.1 I think
people Agree 23 46% 54%
opinion
Neutral 2 4% 96%
about this
tourist Dissagree 0 0% 0%

destination Strongly Dissagree 0 0% 0%

are all
Total 50 100% 200%
positive.
 No.

Questions Choices Respondents Value (%) Accommodation

Q4.2 This Strongly Agree 21 42% 58%

tourist Agree 21 42% 58%

destination is
Neutral 7 14% 86%
the common
suggest by Dissagree 1 2% 98%

other people Strongly Dissagree 0 0% 0%

when going
Total 50 100% 300%
to Nasugbu.
Strongly Agree 28 56% 44%
Q4.3 The
tourist Agree 18 36% 64%
destination it Neutral 4 8% 92%
have a good
Dissagree 0 0% 0%
environment.
Strongly Dissagree 0 0%
0%

Total 50 100% 200%

Strongly Agree 28 56% 44%

Q4.4 The
tourist Agree 19 38% 62%
destination
Neutral 3 6% 94%
should be
Dissagree 0 0% 0%
clean at all
times Strongly Dissagree 0 0% 0%

Total 50 100% 200%

Part IV –
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourist_attraction

https://greedypeg.org/batangas/Fortune-Island-Nasugbu.html

http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/19757/13/13_chapter2.pdf
 Part V -
Appendices