Community-based research is a great way to provide solutions to a community's certain issue or problem. Community-based research is referred to as research that involves the members of a community in the design and implementation of research projects, demonstrating respect for the contributions of success that are made by community partners, as well as respect for the principle of "not harm" to the communities involved. It is a means to resolve up-to-date affairs that concern a community. It aims to improve a community's quality of life. Most importantly, it also allows the researchers to explore and enhance their socialization skills and critical thinking skills.
The Baluarte Zoo is a very popular tourist spot in Tamag, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, visited by many travelers around the world. When we went to the zoo, we were bombarded with so many people who came to visit the prominent zoo. We were guided by the workers there, and they were very accommodating to the visitors. The workers also chatted with us, telling us the origin of the animals and what kind of food they eat. We also had fun exploring the whole Baluarte Zoo while doing our research.
With regards to our research, we took pictures of the animals in the zoo, such as camels, peafowls, lions, zebras, tigers, snakes, iguanas, turtles, crocodiles, and ostriches. They were very friendly, well-trained, and entertaining. We did not find trouble in searching for the name of certain animals because the zoo provides information about them through signs, and the workers also taught us the kind of food they eat. My favorite among these animals are the turtles because they are so cute and adorable. I also love the fact that they are the symbol of protection because of their covering, which is their shell.
Aside from seeing the animals, we also got to visit the Safari Gallery. The Safari Gallery contains a collection of animals, which Chavit Singson has hunted. These statues of animals serve as tourist attractions because of their precise and almost the same structure as a live animal, which is done by the process called taxidermy. The gallery has a top view, which I love because I can see all the statues and the people below. And at the top, we can see the photos of Chavit Singson along with the animals.
Furthermore, we also had the chance to feed the animals, specifically the camels, ostriches, and deer. It was a fun activity for visitors because it allowed us to interact with the animals. They were very playful. As soon as we stopped to feed them, they came running towards us. We also got stuck because there were so many deer, and they approached us and circled us; luckily, we were not hurt.
To finish off our trip to Baluarte, we took pictures as a remembrance. We paid to get a picture with the lion. He was very obedient and calm. I also took a picture in front of the iguanas' cages. Lastly, we went to the top, where the "Baluarte" sign was located, and asked one of the people there to take a photo of us.
Lastly, to gain more data regarding our research, we interviewed some of the visitors and workers. The visitors stated some problems with the zoo and recommended some ways to resolve them. One of which is the dirty water, especially in the area of the crocodiles. The visitors recommended that the zoo improve its cleanliness because the animals are at stake if their environment is not clean. We also got the chance to interview the supervisor of the zoo, where he informed us about the methods they use to maintain the animals' well-being and their environment.
After we had gained all the information needed, we wrote our research paper and started doing its web design. We used our knowledge about HTML to make it. In addition, we also make use of CSS. We watch tutorials from the web to further enhance our knowledge about coding. And we combined all of these to create our CBR web design.
The last step in CBR is to report our research findings and to present our recommendations to address the issues stated in our research. On January 28, 2025, we were scheduled to present our research. We talked about the contents and the web design of our research. We explained the codes we used in order to come up with the different elements shown in our web design. And we successfully defended our research and also took a photo with our practice teacher in ICT.
To sum up, CBR enhances our socialization and critical thinking skills. It allows us to analyze information objectively, evaluate evidence, and draw rational conclusions. CBR helps us improve the betterment of our community because it aims to provide a solution to the various problems. But research is not enough to resolve the issues in the community. We must also exert effort and work together in order to attain a positive change.
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