Notes

Age:
- 18-25
- 26-35
- 36-45
- 46-55
- 56+

Sex assigned at birth:
- Male
- Female
- Prefer not to say

How long have you lived in Baliwag?
- Less than 1 year
- 1-5 years
- 6-10 years
- 11-20 years
- 21+ years

Do you hold a position in the Baliwag city government?
- Yes
- No

If Yes:
- What is your current position? please specify.

How has Baliwag’s cityhood status benefited its tourism industry? (check all that apply)
- Improved infrastructure
- More jobs for locals
- Increased tourist visits
- Better city services
- Other [please specify]

What opportunities have you seen emerge in Baliwag’s tourism since it became a city? (check all that apply)
- More events/festivals
- More tourism businesses
- New tourist attractions
- Job creation for locals

Rate how much Baliwag’s cityhood has improved its visibility as a tourist destination.
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree

What are the main challenges Baliwag’s tourism sector is facing after attaining city status? (check all that apply)
- Lack of funding
- Limited workforce
- Environmental concerns
- Insufficient infrastructure
- Ineffective tourism marketing
- Other [please specify]

Which of the following issues do you believe Baliwag should address to improve its tourism sector further? (check all that apply)
- Traffic congestion
- Lack of investment in tourism
- Need for cleaner tourist spots
- More local government support
- Other [please specify]

**If you are a government employee:
- Has your office implemented any actions to address these challenges?
- Yes
- No
If Yes: Please select the measures taken: (check all that apply)
- Funding initiatives
- Hiring workforce
- Environmental programs
- Infrastructure development
- Tourism marketing

Rate your agreement with the statement: "Tourism in Baliwag can grow without damaging the local culture or environment."
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree

What steps do you believe should be taken to protect Baliwag’s culture and environment while promoting tourism? (check all that apply)
- Promote eco-friendly tourism
- Limit the number of tourists
- Preserve cultural heritage
- Enforce stricter environmental regulations

**If you are a government official:
- Has your department implemented any environmental or cultural preservation initiatives related to tourism?
- Yes
- No
If Yes: Please select the initiatives: (check all that apply)
- Eco-tourism programs
- Cultural heritage preservation
- Environmental cleanup campaigns
- Tourism regulations

Which of the following should the local government prioritize to ensure Baliwag’s tourism grows sustainably? (check all that apply)
- Protect the environment
- Improve tourist facilities
- Support local businesses
- Promote local festivals and events

Rate your agreement with the statement: "The Baliwag government and community should collaborate to improve tourism."
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree

**If you are a government employee:
- What policies or plans have been implemented to sustain tourism growth? (check all that apply)
- Development of tourism infrastructure
- Cultural heritage preservation laws
- Environmental protection regulations
- Public-private partnerships