| Perceived Role | Frequency (N = 97)* | Percentage (%) |
| Concerned citizen | 48 | 49.48 |
| Member of an organization directly involved in the project | 37 | 38.14 |
| Staff member | 11 | 11.34 |
| Leader of an organization directly involved in the project | 6 | 6.19 |
| None | 6 | 6.19 |
| Client/Beneficiary of tourism services | 3 | 3.09 |
| LGU | 3 | 3.09 |
| Municipal Tourism Office employee | 3 | 3.09 |
| Food and room service provider | 1 | 1.03 |
| Dive master | 1 | 1.03 |