Philippine E-Journals

PERCEIVED IMPACTS OF THE RESTORATION OF SAN IGNACIO RUINS: A COMMUNITY-BASED ASSESSMENT

Renee Ann E. Perez | Ria Angelique P. Siozon | Maria Charlynn Nicole O. Villanueva | Kathrine Camille A. Nagal

 

Abstract:

The study aimed to analyze the local community‘s perspectives on the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts that are expected to come out of the ongoing restoration of the San Ignacio Ruins in Intramuros, Manila. Using a survey adapted from the study of Vareiro and Mendes (2015) data were gathered and evaluated by the researchers. Findings of the study revealed that the local residents perceived that the restoration of the San Ignacio Ruins would mostly provide positive outcomes for the local economy, community, culture and society, and environmental awareness and conservation