Managing Agritourism Industry in Dingalan Aurora: Adhere to Job and Livelihood Project for Women

Agritourism is simply diverting the tourists to rural areas, having range of agricultural activities, services and amenities in order to generate extra income to farmers. It is also known as farm tourism / agro tourism / countryside tourism. As the local government emphasizes or paying attention to agritourism means a local development', it mean endogenous development: that is, the sustainable utilization of local resources, associated with the promotion of local economic base diversification, rural ?multi - functionality. This paper would open their eyes on the importance and potential in any case that further development will be provided through this and employing the concept of agritourism In order to determine the needed information regarding the status of the agri - tourism in Dingalan Aurora, descriptive type of research which utilized quantitative and qualitative methodology. Based from the summary of findings, the following conclusions were drawn; The respondents are matured enough, know and understand what tourism industry is as well as its impact to their lives. They the respondents are women who are left in their houses with their children. The respondents have big responsibilities for the living of their respective families and work hard for the needs. They also have respondents have no suffice income and can be said belong to the below poverty line in accordance to the PSA. And for the Recommendations; The women should have an active involvement from the tourist, rather than a passive spectator, so a bond between guest - host is strengthened. Agri and Ecotourism seminar should be given to the community or stablished organization of women. . Ordinances must be implemented strictly not only to the tourists as well as to the community, they should involve the community through proper communication and invitation. This paper should be forwarded to the Municipality of Dingalan to support and give programs/livelihood for women who are just staying at home and waiting for their fishermen husband.