Influence of Ministry of Trades, Investment and Tourism-BARMM Tourism Initiatives on Residents' Quality of Life in Parang, Maguindanao Del Norte: Basis for Enhanced Tourism Policy Framework

The study examined the influence of the Ministry of Trades, Investment and Tourism (MTIT) initiatives on resident quality of life in the domains of knowledge, innovation, and human capital as well as a range of quality-of-life aspects, including community relations, health and the environment, peace and security, evaluation, affective well-being, living standards, freedom, and opportunity. It also examined the characteristics of the respondents, how MTIT initiatives augmented resident knowledge, promoted innovation, and developed human capital, whether differences in respondents' profiles affected their evaluation of MTIT initiatives, and the overall quality of life with respect to residents via these initiatives. The study ultimately aimed to contribute to the formulation of an enhanced tourism policy framework for the betterment of residents' quality of life.