Methodology

An investigation about the tourist spots in Maragondon that are related to the Philippine history was conducted by the researchers. The researchers explored, gathered information and investigated thoroughly throughout the town of Maragondon, the lives of the residents, the historical landmarks and some legal issues about it. The researchers interviewed reliable individuals to answer some questions prepared by the researchers. Puppet shows were used to portray the events in our history that are related to the study. The film explained the historical events that happen in that particular place. The group also took some videos and photographs to provide evidence, support the data given and to document the research activity. The researchers consulted people who have the finest knowledge about Maragondon and some was taken from the internet, books and brochures.

The information were analyzed carefully and appropriate statistical tools, system and programs were used to interpret the quantitative data. The study was a collaborative effort not only of the researchers but of the community as a whole. The research adviser with the researcher set out to the familiar sight and attraction to let the researcher observe the natural beauty of Maragondon for themselves. But after a hard work, the study was successfully conducted.To post what the group had come up of, a video blog was made to describe, let you visualize and have a better look at Maragondon and its society.

RESEARCH PLAN

Doon Po Sa Amin: May Bakas Ng Himagsikan

(Maragondon Historical Tourist Spots)

Date	Activities	Person/s Involved	Remarks
August 16, 2010	Topic selection	Ms. Jennylou A. Pangilinan	The group has come up with the focus study topic about society and history
August 18, 2010	Making of plan	Ms. Jennylou A. Pangilinan	The outline of the whole study was created
	Registration for DPSA	Ms. Jennylou A Pangilinan	The team was registered for the DPSA Contest
August 30, 2010	Setting objectives and creation of times frames	Ms. Jennylou A. Pangilinan	Each of the members were given a task
September 08, 2010	Looking for references and related literatures	Ms. Jennylou A. Pangilinan	The group gathered information  from reliable sources such as books, brochures and journals
September 16, 2010	Data gathering	Ms. Jennylou A. Pangilinan	The gathered information became the basis of the blog
September 27, 2010	Formulation of questions and setting appointments for interviews	Ms. Jennylou A. Pangilinan	Questions regarding the historical sites were formulated
October 02, 2010	Interview with the DENR at Base Camp on Mt. Palay-palay/ Mataas na Gulod National Park	Mr. Harmuto Ramos	The DENR official cited the problems that they encountered and suggested actions
	Interview with locals at Base Camp Mt. Palay-palay	Mr. Rey Medina and Medina Family	The locals told stories about their everyday living
October 07, 2010	Brainstorming for the blog template	Ms. Jennylou A. Pangilinan	A design for the blog was developed
October 09, 2010	Interview with the curator in Bonifacio Trial House	Mrs. Etela B. Asis	The curator related the events that occurred during Bonifacio’s trial
October 16, 2010	Gathering information about  Gen. Riego de Dios Ancestral House and Bonifacio Shrine	Mr. Demetrio Agbayon	Mr. Dimetrio Abayon related their stories and techniques regarding the maintenance of the Bonifacio Shrine
October 20 – November 02, 2010	Creation of the blog template and layout	Ms. Jennylou A. Pangilinan	The researchers designed  the layout and their header
	Conducting surveys regarding the video blog	CNSHS students	Questionnaires were given to 50 random students of CNSHS
November 13, 2010	Uploading the video	Ms. Jennylou A. Pangilinan,	The videos were  uploaded to youtube
November 14, 2010	Final Editing	Jennylou A. Pangilinan	The blog was checked for errors and it was finalized