Silliman University

College of Engineering and Design

Department of Architecture
Dumaguete City

08/ __, 2017

Good day!

We are 5th year, graduating architecture students from Silliman University, Dumaguete City, and are
currently working on our research paper as a requirement for our class in Architecture 51: Design IX. Our
research paper is focused on producing a Centralized & Advanced Research Center for Environmental
and Marine Sciences: Reinterpreting Architectural Identity in Dumaguete City.

In this regard, we would like to ask for your kind cooperation by answering this questionnaire with utmost
honesty. We assure you that all information will be kept confidential and will be used solely for purpose of
the said thesis project.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Robert Banse, Jr. Rozanne Abugan John Victor Gonzaga

Noted by:

Ar. Vittorio Alejandre Marcus G. Vinarao

Adviser

Ar. Angelita D. Tan

Chairperson
Department of Architecture

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Definitions of terminologies used in this study

What is the meaning of local identity?

Local identity in this study refers to the distinction of specific features of local group. In this study, as a
Duamgueteo, people feel that they remain the same across time and situations; it includes a sense of
personal worth and social values, a sense of confidence, and the desire to maintain personal
distinctiveness from other local.

What is the meaning heritage?

Heritage in this study means places, architectural structures, or monuments of historic and academic
value (e.g public and private buildings, statues, monuments, etc.). Heritage has continued over many
years and has been passed on from one generation to another. It refers to architectural structures of
historic and academic value constructed during the colonial period occupation.
 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This section asks some personal details about you. All answers will be kept strictly confidential.

Personal and Family History

1. Were you born in Dumaguete? Yes______No______

If yes, please write where you were born (e.g., Brgy Banilad, Brgy, Bantayan, etc.)

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2. Were you raised in Dumaguete ? Yes_______ No ______
3. How long have you lived in Dumaguete? ____________ Year(s)
4. Have you ever lived in US / Spain / Japan? Yes ______ No______
If yes, how long have you lived in any of these countries?
United States of America ____________ year(s)
Spain _____________ year(s)
Japan _____________ year(s)
If no, how many times have you visited the mentioned countries?
United States of America _____________time(s)
Spain _____________ time(s)
Japan _____________ time (s)
5. To what extend did colonial past (e.g., Spanish, American and Japenese) affect your architectural
designs?

Not all somewhat affected very much

1 2 3 4

Can you describe how? _____________________________________________________________________________

Memberships
1. Are you a member of any organizations concerned with cultural heritage?
(Either government or non-government organizations) Yes______ No_______
If yes, please indicate below the name(s) of the organization(s):

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2. Are you a member of any organizations concerned with Spanish / American / Japanese organization?
(Either governmental or non-governmental organizations) Yes______ No_______
If yes, please indicate below the name(s) of the organization(s):

__________________________________________________________________________

Demographic Information
1. How old will you be in your next birthday? ____________ Year(s)
2. Are you? Male________ Female________
3. What is you current job situation? Please indicate your main occupants and check () only one
Full time paid work _____ Part time paid work ______
Look after the home _____ Voluntary work _______
Full time student _____ Retired ______
Unemployed _____ Other (please specify) ________________________
4. What is the highest level of education that youve attained? ____________________________________
 What is Cultural Heritage?
Unsa man ng Kultural nga panulondon?

Please complete the chart below with examples of different heritage that are typical of the culture in Dumaguete.
(E.g., site, buildings, residential, statues, monuments, village, etc). Then choose only one (1) of the written
cultural heritage structures that you think represent the identity of the Dumagueteo society; please put a ()
beside it.
Pil-api palihog ang tsart ug mga klase-klaseng ehemplo sa mga panulondon sa kultura sa Dumaguete dayun pili ra
ug isa nga garepresentar sa mga Dumagueteo; tseki palihog sa kilid niini.

Examples of cultural heritage occupation in Dumaguete
Mga ehemplo sa kulturang panulondon sa Dumaguete

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

7.

Your attachment to heritage

Imung pagkalakip sa mga panulondon
From the cultural heritage that you have identified which depicts the character of Dumaguete city,
decide whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Then, encircle the appropriate number in the
box next to it, using the following rating scale. Please read and understand each statement.
Sa imung mga gipanglista nga building sa taas, pili-a ang garepresentar sa karakter sa Dumaguete City unya
insirkuli ang sakto nga numero sa kilid niini.

Supak kaayo Supak Uyon Uyon kaayo

Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
1 2 3 4

Regarding Dumaguetes cultural heritage:

1. I feel that this heritage is part of me.

Sa akong pagbati kay parte kos mga panulondon. 1 2 3 4

Explain: __________________________________________________________________________
2. This heritage is very special to me.
Kani nga panulondon kay espesyal para sa akoa. 1 2 3 4

Explain: __________________________________________________________________________
3. This heritage means a lot to me.
Dakong kahulugan ni nga panulondon para sa akoa. 1 2 3 4

Explain: __________________________________________________________________________
4. I am very attached to this heritage.
Nakabati ako ug koneksiyon ani nga panulondon. 1 2 3 4
5. This heritage says a lot about who I am.
Kani nga panulondon ky garepresintar sa akong kaugalingun. 1 2 3 4

Explain: __________________________________________________________________________
6. I get satisfaction in visiting this heritage (site).
Makakuha akog katagbawan sa pagbisita ani nga panulondon. 1 2 3 4
 Your View about Cultural heritage

Below are some questions about the way you see cultural heritage in general. Please answer each question
using scale net to it.

Negatibo kaayo Negatibo Positibo Positibo kaayo

Strongly negative Negative Positive Strongly positive
1 2 3 4

1. How familiar are you with Dumaguetes cultural heritage? 1 2 3 4

Unsa ka kapamilyar sa kultura nga nadawat sa Dumaguete?
Then, how familiar are you with colonial heritage (Philippine
History)? 1 2 3 4
Unsa ka kapamilyar sa kolonyal na panulondon sa Pilipinas?
2. How much do you see Dumaguetes cultural heritage as an important
factor contributing to your Dumagueteo identity? 1 2 3 4
Unsa ka daghan imong nakit-an nga kulturang panulondon sa
Dumaguete nga importanteng butang nga nakatampo sa pagkalahi sa
Dumaguete?
Then, how much do you see colonial heritage as an important factor
(Philippine History) contributing to your Dumagueteos identity? 1 2 3 4

Unsa ka daghan imong makita nga kolonyal nga panulondon nga

importanteng butang nga nakatampo sa pagkalahi ?

The following statements refer to how heritage influences how you feel about yourself in general.
Please read each statement and decide whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Then,
encircle the appropriate number in the box, using the following scale.
Ang mga sunod nga hulagway kay kabahin sa impluwensya sa mga panulondon diha sa imung pagbati sa
kaugalingon. Palihog inserkuli ang imung tubag.
Supak kaayo Supak Uyon Uyon kaayo
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
1 2 3 4

Dumaguetes cultural heritage makes me feel

Being Dumagueteo gives me a real sense of my heritage!
Ang pagka-Dumagueteo nakahatag nako ug lig-ong pagsabot sa kultura 1 2 3 4
nga akong nadawat.

Being Dumagueteo makes me special. 1 2 3 4

Ang pagka-Dumagueteo nakahimo nako nga espesyal.
Why? (Explain Briefly) Ngano?

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I am proud to be Dumagueteo!
Mapagarbohon ko nga Dumagueteo ko! 1 2 3 4

I feel that being Dumagueteo gives me confidence! 1 2 3 4

Nakabati ko nga ang pagka-Dumagueteo nako makahatag ug pagsalig sa
akong kaugalingon!
Being Dumagueteo gives me a sense of identity!
Ang pagka-Dumagueteo nako gahatag ug pagbati sa akong pagkatawo! 1 2 3 4

I dont feel good about being Dumagueteo.

Dili ko ganahan sa akong pagka-Dumagueteo. 1 2 3 4
 Your views about colonial buildings
Imung mga pagtuo kabahin sa kasaysayan nga mga building
The following statements refer to how you see colonial buildings. Please read each statement and
decide whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Then write the appropriate number in the
box, using the following rating.
Basaha ang mga pamahayag ug palihog isulat ang numero sulod sa kahon kilid niini.

Supak kaayo Supak Uyon Uyon kaayo

Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
1 2 3 4

The history of the building does not affect whether I like the building.
Ang kasaysayan sa usa ka building walay labot kon ganahan ko niini o dili.

I cannot see the building without thinking of its colonial origins.

Dili nako malantaw ang building nga dili nako mahunahunaan ang kasaysayan niini.

Every time I visit a historical building, I reflect on its history.

Kada bisita nako sa karaan nga building, mahunahunaan nako ang iyang kasaysayan.

Historic buildings are important part of Dumaguetes heritage and should be preserved.
Explain briefly.
Ang mga karaan nga building importante sa kasaysayan sa Dumaguete ug kinahanglan nga i-
preserba.

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Below are some questions about destruction of colonial heritage and how that affects your sense of
identity. Please answer each question using the scale next to it.
Ang mga sunod nga pangutana kay kabahin sa pagguba sa mga karaan nga building ug sa epekto niini sa pagka-
Dumagueteo. Palihog ug circle sa imung tubag.

1. Will the destruction of colonial buildings affect to your Dumagueteo identity?

Maapektohan ba ang imong pagka-Dumagueteo ug gub-on ang mga karaan nga building?
Not all somewhat affected very much
Wala ra gamay maapiktohan maapiktohan kaayo
1 2 3 4

2. Will the preservation of colonial buildings affect to your Dumagueteo identity?

Maapiktohan ba ang imong pagka-Dumagueteo ug i-preserba ang mga karaan nga building?
Not all somewhat affected very much
Wala ra gamay maapiktohan maapiktohan kaayo
1 2 3 4

3. In general, describe the identity of Dumaguete city in one (1) word only. _________________________
Explain briefly.
Sa kinatibuk-an, ihulagway ang imong pag-ila sa Dumaguete sa usa (1) ka pulong. Ipasabot.

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 As part of this study, we are looking for people to be interviewed. The interview will last approximately 30
minutes. If you would be interested in taking part in the interview part of this study, please would you put your
contact information below. (e.g., e-mail, telephone or phone number)

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END OF SURVEY!

Thank you very much!

For Arhitects:
MATERIALS

Please complete the chart below with the examples of building materials architectural you usually used in your
designs.

1. Materials available in the market

Materials
Example 1. Glass
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2
3
4
5

Now choose one of the above that you think is the most typical material you used in your designs; please put a
check mark () beside it.

2. Materials available in the Local

Materials Available
Example 2. Bamboo Local-Brgy. Banilad
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2
3
4
5

Now choose one of the above that you think is the most typical materials (local materials) you used in your
designs. Please put a () beside it.