Research Respondents

The respondents or source of data for this research were limited only to the facts
and statistics that are gathered from researches, newspapers, websites, books and
inquiries providing that it guarantees solely pure facts and data only.
Research Instruments and Tools
The facts and data of this research were gathered mostly through the use of
appropriate technology such as the use of web surfing. Majority of information regarding
the localitys profile such as the population count, demography, economic status and
other relevant data were collected through the localitys website itself. Observations and
documentation were considered in the research process. Indicators of the condition of
the site were predominantly taken from studies that the some government agencies
executed such as the existing locations of the inactive volcanoes in Laguna, the areas
declared as endangered rainforest, existing level of groundwater and other records
concerning the environment. The researchers were also able to make use of other
forms instrument for gathering data such as the use of the cellular phones primarily for
communication, the use of electronic mails for sending files and data and the use of
computers for encoding storing information. Selected documents that were related to
the study were also taken from magazines and books in the library.
Procedures for Data Gathering
This research started as the researchers identify the problem and gradually
ascertain all the necessary data to be collected. From the moment that the nature of the
development was understood, the process of gathering information began from
identifying the location of the development to be made, through identifying the
locations profile such as the demography, economic status, government, health,
structures situated in the vicinity of the site, the topography of the site, the existing
wildlife, rainforest, the climate and etc.
After analyzing the site, the location of the structures to be developedwere also
determined. All the necessary studies were conducted at the same time, including the
standards for spaces, facilities and utilities and all other important provisions from the
National Building Code, the DENR guidelines, tourism guidelines, Asean guidelines,
Water Code of the Philippines, Fire Code of the Philippines, BP 344, and other related
agencies as well.
Considering that regenerative and sustainable development are being the
primary concerns in this development, several principles from these concepts were
also studied for application purposes.

Related literatures and studies were gathered as well through the use of internet, books,
magazines and library. Majority are standards and theories in developing an integrated
urban plan and resort/tourism plan.