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    Unemployed college graduates' perception of the existing unemployment condition in the country
    Arroz, Mizpah B.; Duarte, Iris Faye M. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2005-04)
    The study seeks to know how the unemployed college graduates perceived the existing unemployment condition in the country. Forty-five (45) unemployed college graduates in the town of Miag-ao, Iloilo served as respondents of the study. Majority of them were between 20-25 years of age. Interview schedule was used in gathering data. Data were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. Results show that generally, unemployed college graduates of Miag-ao, Iloilo have a positive perception that they can find a job. Work experiences, high educational attainment and personal connections were the reasons of respondents that they will be employed in the future. However, steep competition and rigid requirements set by agencies and companies turned out to be the reasons for unemployment. With regard to job preferences, most of the respondents wanted to work in government agencies because it offers more benefits compared to private agencies. It further reveals that working abroad is the best resort for employment. Majority has plans of finding job outside the country for it offers higher salary and more job opportunities than in the country. The researchers recommend that further study be conducted regarding college graduates' perception of the unemployment condition in the country. The Local Government or Non-Government Organizations also in the community could initiate programs or activities that would give these individuals income while they are still unemployed
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    Cost structure and profitability of oyster farming in Panay, Capiz
    Baes, Jese B. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2002-03)
    The study focused on the economic analysis of oyster farming; particularly productivity, costs and returns, income, and employment aspects as they relate to different farm sites, farm sizes, and methods of culture in Panay, Capiz. A total of 27 oyster farmers were interviewed. Results revealed that the value of production per farm was estimated at P50,855, greatest in Butacal and least in Bantigue. By farm size, it appeared that the small farms were more efficient per unit area. The combination of broadcast, stake and hanging methods yields the highest crop per farm. Oysters harvested from the farm were primarily sold. About 5% were given away to friends, relatives, or paid for services, and family members consumed only 2%. Consisting mostly of boat/raft and plots, farm investment was relatively low in Agojo/Tanza Norte than in other farm sites. Butacal had the largest investment of P49,803 per farm. Investment per unit area was relatively less for the bigger farms. The hanging method required the least investment while the broadcast with stake appeared to be the most costly. Hired labor and food were the major variable inputs, depreciation accounted for fixed cost and opportunity cost primarily included opportunity cost of investment. Total expenses per farm averaged P5,623. By farm size, total costs were lower in larger oyster farms. As the farm size increased, expenses also increased while per unit area decreased with increasing farm size. Oyster farmers using the broadcast with stake method incurred the largest farm expenses. Gross income was estimated at P49,961 per year. A direct relationship between farm size and gross income exists. By method of culture, the combination of broadcast, stake and hanging methods earned the highest gross income. The same relationships as that for gross income were observed in the analysis of the net income. On the average, an oyster farmer received a gross profit of P49,727 and a pure profit of P45,232. Gross and pure profit increased with farm size. The combination of the broadcast, stake and hanging methods earned the highest pure profit of P79,511 Small- sized farms and farms that used the hanging method received negative pure profits. The study recommends that the government should take steps to improve the performance of the farms especially with the low-income farm sites and should seek ways of advancing the socioeconomic condition of oyster farmers. Likewise the municipal governments should properly implement the monitoring of oyster farms to check the socioeconomic conditions, the plans of the oyster farmers, and the obstacles they encountered toward the improvement of their business. Researches directed at enhancing the productivity levels of oyster farming should be given priority. Oyster farming being a part-time activity must be complemented with programs that encourage alternative income sources
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    The dynamics of going legitimate and running for Barangay position among rebel returnees in Leon, Iloilo
    Allones, April Joy G.; Fillaro, Geraldine M. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2005-03)
    This study explains the process of going back to the mainstream of society of former rebels and their political participation in the barangay politics. Descriptive in nature, it has the following objectives; first, is to identify the social climate and political recruitment patterns (reasons, mindset, and community situation) of rebel returnees; second, is to identify the resources from national or local politicians and “partido”, who endorsed the rebel returnees; third to identify the factors behind the success or failure of rebel returnee candidates in barangay elections. The method used in gathering of the data was personal interview with an interview guide. The study found out that in the recruitment, selection and election patterns of individuals, whether a private individual or a rebel returnee, several factors are considered before the people decides who they wanted to vote. Personality traits, kinship ties and political machineries are always important to dominate local or national politics in the Philippines. Motivation and political were also popular reasons for winning the elections. Inspired and influence by the doctrines of the underground movement, the rebel returnees joined politics due to their strong conviction to effect changes they had been advocating ever since. But, their rebel background had been a setback for their election into public position. They refused endorsement from local partidos for they believe and adhered to their genuine cause of fielding themselves in politics without political backings. Some of these rebel returnees succeeded in their quest for barangay position and some did not. The success and failure of each rebel returnees had been determined by varying factors present in the society.
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    Household income analysis of Miagao, Iloilo town proper
    Alolosan, Gene J.; Tacardon, Emmanuel C. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2004-03)
    The objective of the study is to evaluate the household income of Miag-ao, Iloilo Town Proper. Specifically, it aims to develop economic and demographic profiles of the households and their respective household incomes. It would like also to determine the household income distribution of town proper, and compare it with the national and regional distribution of income. Lastly, it aims determine the level of inequality that persists in the said locality, and compare it with the national, regional, and provincial level of inequality. The data analyzed in this study were obtained by conducting guidedinterviews with 167 household heads. The instrument was based on the Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) of the NSO. It was found out that the average household size in the area is with 6 members. Households are mostly composed of single families. The registered average annual income earned by each household is P358, 713 while the median income was Pl94, 456. Most of the incomes were derived from wages and salaries from employment. The income distribution of the area is heavily skewed to the right. The richest ten percent of the households obtained nearly half of the total income while the bottom 10 percent yielded only 0.58 percent. The lower half of the deciles received only nearly 10 percent while almost 90 percent of the income was accrued by the upper fifty percent of the total samples. The resulted value of the Gini ratio is .5842 which is higher than the national, regional, and provincial ratios. The paper concluded that the level of inequality that persists in a specific area does not necessarily pattern the level of inequality in the national or regional level. It was recommended that the local government unit of the area should frame programs and policies providing livelihoods to households belonging to lower deciles that would result to the redistribution of income.
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    Patterns and shifts of the Carriada system of San Remegio, Antique in Western Panay
    Alera, Geralyn G. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1998-03)
    This descriptive research identifies the patterns and shifts in the transport and trading practices of the carriada across the southern boundaries between the provinces of Antique and Iloilo. Along with occular observations, interviews were conducted by the researcher with village residents of San Remigio (Antique) to gain insights into the everyday workings of village life. The results reveal that there have been changes in the carriada system explained by changes in the availability of vehicles and animals used and types and levels of productivity of local crops. Another significant factor affecting the development of the carriada were directly relevant to the settings of Barangay Agricula and Barangay Panpanan 1: the population increase in both village. However, the changes in the carriada system did not greatly alter the characteristics of the peasant economy of these areas. Although more people engage in more trade, their incomes/profits are not that substantial to change their life patterns. People still live in houses made of wood, bamboo and nipa, and crops they yield from their farms are just enough for family consumptions. Most residents in the mountain areas still aspire to obtain a living from their farms for generations to come.
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    The development of the aquaculture industry in the Philippines: 1970-1998
    Anico, Joecel Jones A.; Caulin, Ray D. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2001-03)
    This paper presents and discusses the development of the aquaculture industry in the Philippines, the government policies, and the different factors that may have contributed to this. The aquaculture sector has been prioritized by the Philippine government from the 70's up to the present, viewing it as an integral component in country’s aim to attain economic development through the industry’s perceived positive impact on the communities where these activities take place. The study, however, found out that a closer look at tins so- called impact reveals that not everybody benefits from it. It was found out that the gains that aquaculture brings to these communities are only enjoyed by a selected few. The study also found out that the goals of increasing food supply and generating employment were not attained, at least in the view of the people living nearby these areas. The goal of generating foreign exchange is fulfilled, however, this only benefits an elite social group. These problems are attributed to the weaknesses of the social, political, and economic structures of the country and the loopholes in the design implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the policies and programs adopted by the government.
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    Delivery of health service within a devolved structure in Tigbauan, Iloilo
    Abaigar, Michael J.; Fuasan, Leonisa F. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, 2002-04)
    This is a study on the health service delivery by Tigbauan health workers in the era of devolution in Tigbauan, Iloilo. The study aims to identify the perceived effect of devolution on the behavior of Tigbauan health workers in delivering health services. Twenty-five health workers served as respondents. They reported their perception of the effect of devolution and other related information by answering the questions asked by the authors with the use of an interview guide. The interview guide has five parts that emphasize the perceived effect of devolution. The health workers believe that IRA for health of the Local Government Unit of Tigbauan is not sufficient. Although requisitions for drugs and medicines are easier, however, there are no buffer stocks that can provide the future needs of the community. The health workers are affected by the unequal salary and benefits. Provincial paid health workers receive all the benefits accorded by the law while municipal paid health workers have not. The health workers bat for salary equalization because they are demoralized with these prevailing disparities. The Local Chief Executives (LCEs) are the key actors in delivering health services in Tigbauan. The success of devolution lies in their hands. If health services are prioritized more people will have better access to health. One key advantage of devolution is that the LCEs know the situation in their locality; thus it will be easier for them to recognize the appropriate programs, projects and activities that could answer to the health needs of the people.