Escamis, Isabelle M.  <br/><br/>
Economic valuation of Hinulugan Taktak protected landscape (HTPL) Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines/  
Isabelle M. Escamis, Louiza Angelina M. Layug, Fe Ann Joyce T. Lendio, and Jan Rovic S. Quines .-- 
 - Manila:  Technological University of the Philippines,   2024. 
 - x, 178pages:   29cm.   +1 CD-ROM (4 3/4in.)  
<br/><br/> Thesis (undergraduate) 
<br/><br/>College of Science .-- 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliography:  
<br/><br/> The Hinulugang Taktak Protected Landscape (HTPL) located in Antipolo City,<br/>Rizal, Philippines is a natural area that is managed by the local government and DENR.<br/>This study aims to assess the willingness-to-pay (WTP) of the visitors for the continued<br/>conservation and rehabilitation of HTPL; and as Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES)<br/>from its cultural, educational and recreational significance to the people. Respondents of<br/>this study were asked for their socio-economic profile, their perception to HTPL services<br/>and conservation, and their Willingness-To-Pay (WTP) through the Travel Cost Method<br/>(TCM). The water quality analysis was done with three (3) sampling sites in the duration<br/>of five (5) months which followed the standard procedure of Department of Environment<br/>and Natural Resources Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2016-08 and the updated<br/>guidelines of the DAO-2021-19 for phosphates. The floral diversity assessment was done<br/>in three (3) identified sampling sites adapting the quadrat method of 20 X 20 meters. The<br/>flora species were identified using the Hinulugang Taktak Protected Landscape (HTPL) 3rd<br/>Quarter Biodiversity Monitoring System 2023 which was provided by City Environment<br/>and Waste Management Office (CEWMO) in Antipolo. The overall result for water quality<br/><br/>index in three sites were found as unsuitable; proving that it is unfit for any recreational<br/>activities for the visitors. The floral diversity index yielded 48 different flora species from<br/>all the quadrats and present a rich and diverse species within the area. Respondents from<br/>the survey interview shows a very strong level of agreement for the program of<br/>conservation and protection to the HTPL. It was found that here is willingness to pay more<br/>for improved amenities at HTPL, but this willingness also diminishes significantly with<br/>higher fee increments. This urges a careful level of approach to fee increases, to achieve<br/>its optimal result for efficient and convenient funding. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Socio-economic study<br/>Natural resources 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BTH GF 41  / E83 2024