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    Socio-economic impact of TV product advertisements to the taste and preference and level of concumption of University of the Philippines-Visayas' College of Arts and Sciences' students
    Aspiras, Marvin Arcangel (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2010-03)
    The principal purpose of this paper is to uncover the advertising-consumption relationship. In view of this, the following research objectives were pursued: (1) determination of the level of exposure, awareness and knowledge of college students towards TV product advertisements, (2) identification of the different TV product advertisements’ elements affecting the taste and preference of college students, (3) determination of the effects of TV product advertisements to the taste and preference of college students, (4) verification if TV product advertisement is a significant factor affecting the level of consumption of college students and (5) identification of other significant factors affecting the consumption levels of college students. Qualitative and quantitative approaches were employed through logistic and linear regression method. The study was carried out by administering questionnaires among 120 college students. The researcher found out that the respondents generally have low exposure but relatively high level of awareness and knowledge to TV products advertisements. Moreover, the researcher found out that storyline/theme, actor/actress/models and punch line/dialogue ranked the first three highly significant elements affecting the respondents taste and preference. Consequently, the researcher determined that an increase in the level of awareness and knowledge of the respondents increases their taste and preference increases as well. Lastly, by logistic regression the researcher found out that for every unit increase in the number of hours of watching TV, the chance of consuming toothpaste or shampoo is increased by 615.2%. On the other hand, by linear regression, taste and preference was found to be significantly affecting consumption both for advertised shampoo and toothpaste products.
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    As the rivers flows: A history of laws and politics affecting the Iloilo River from the 1970's to the present
    Baliao, Martin Earl D. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2013-04)
    This paper attempts to examine the history of national and local river laws and policies that pertain to changes in the ecology of the Iloilo River since the 1970s. Furthermore, this paper seeks to investigate the reasons for the laws and policies and the actions taken by different administrations across the decades that affected the ecology of the river. Library research and one interview was used to gather the necessary data for this research paper. This paper will conclude by discussing the effects of the different laws, policies, and plans on the ecology of the Iloilo River.
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    Exploring gendered experiences and job satisfaction of female public lawyers in Iloilo
    Balagosa, Andrea Marie D.; De la Cruz, Kish S.; Delen, Julie-Ann G.; Estocapio, Sharen Ilyich G. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2023-07)
    Females are now well-represented in the traditionally male-dominated field of the legal profession. However, in the Philippines, gender discrimination, such as inequality in hierarchical positions and work assignments, still prevails in the legal field. In addition, the multiple burdens females face hinders them from finding effective work-life balance and affect the general well-being of female public lawyers. Hence, this study aimed to explore female public lawyers' experiences and challenges that affect their job satisfaction. The study also examined the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) policies and practices to ensure gender equity in the workplace. The researchers utilized a descriptive research design and a mixture of qualitative and quantitative methods to gather in-depth insights and provide a more comprehensive analysis. The research participants were selected through Purposive Sampling and were composed of female public lawyers working in Iloilo. The study revealed that female lawyers in PAO believe they neither experience any form of gender discrimination nor maltreatment in the office. However, the study results also indicate that patriarchal structures and views still abound in their workplaces which contribute to overall job satisfaction, along with multiple burdens, and socio-demographic variations. The researchers recommend that the PAO take further action regarding its institutional efforts to employ a more gendersensitive and inclusive approach to ensuring a healthy working dynamic and environment.
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    Economic analysis and adaptation measures of small-scale aquaculture in Roxas City, Capiz
    Baes, Marla May A. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2015-06)
    This research was conducted to find out the contribution of the aquaculture industry to the city and to the small-scale farmers of Roxas City. It also determined the socio-economic impacts brought by the hydrometeorological events and identified the adaptation measures employed by the local government and the aquaculture operators. This study used cost and returns analysis, market based approaches and OLS regression to analyze the data gathered from the 187 small-scale milkfish, mussel, and oyster farmers in Roxas City. The findings showed that the aquaculture industry significantly contributed to revenue, employment, production and profit. However, the industry was affected by hydrometeorological events which brought about significant damage cost. Most of the aquaculture operators employed various adaptation strategies to cope with these hydrometeorological occurences. Some of them, however, did not find it necessary to adapt because either they do not have enough money to finance adaptation strategies or they perceive that the impacts are not that significant. This study recommends that the government should provide other alternative climate-resilient livelihoods to the small- scale operators. It should also employ sustainable adaptation measures aside from providing trainings and seminars about aquaculture operation such as by integrating climate change adaptation techniques to aquaculture farming.
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    Socio-economic conditions and LGU responses to urbanization of the municipalities of Leganes, Oton, Pavia, and San Miguel before and after the formation of Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC)
    Acosta, Mabelle E.; Basister, Wina Irah D. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2013-03)
    Urbanization is a process which promotes economic growth and development. On the other hand, it has its corresponding externalities spilled over from the urban areas to the adjacent locales. One of the management strategies used by the local government units (LGUs) in order to address the overwhelming consequences of urbanization is alliance formation. Limited studies were conducted to establish socio-economic contributions of urbanization to the suburban areas. This study aims to describe and compare the socio-economic condition and LGU responses to urbanization of the municipalities of Oton, Leganes, Pavia, and San Miguel before and after the formation of Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC). The result of the study showed that there is a need for greater collaboration in various areas such as: land use management in accordance to each municipality’s special functional role; water and energy management to foster economies of scale, health services since the pressing problem of air pollution excludes no one; public safety services to establish a functional disaster and crime prevention system; environmental management for sustainable development; infrastructure services for complementary plans and projects; and investment opportunity promotions. Communication and education services need not be further integrated when it comes to managing the externalities of urbanization in Iloilo City.
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    Lived experiences of parole and probation officers in a highly urbanized area
    Acosta, Kathleen Eunice E.; Sanchez, Carl Andre M. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2022-06)
    The Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) operates under the banner “Redeeming Lives, Restoring Relationships” through the various programs that aid offenders in their return back to society. At the core of these programs are the Parole and Probation Officers (PPOs) whose task is to administer these programs and assess whether or not these offenders are ready to be reintegrated back into society. This study focused on the lived experiences of the PPOs in a highly urbanized area. Specifically, it looked into their experiences while implementing the programs, the challenges they faced while implementing the programs, and their interaction with their clients. Phenomenological approach was used to analyze, discuss, and provide a methodological framework for the study. Five PPOs coming from a highly urbanized area were interviewed for this study. The interviews revealed that the overall success of the programs under the PPA is highly reliant on the collaboration of society with the PPOs in helping the offender re-enter society. The study also identified the lack of funding, and the highly bureaucratic processes within the PPA as the largest area of concern among PPOs. That is, as a result of this bureaucratic nature of the PPA, it translates to lesser manpower in addressing the high number of cases that the PPOs cater to. The participants shared that because of the lack of manpower and the influx of cases they handle they are unable to effectively and efficiently perform their task as mandated by law. This study recommends that further research should look into the impacts of the plea-bargaining policy towards the justice system and how the roles of PPOs are affected by it. Furthermore, research geared towards the current programs currently being implemented by the PPA is suggested by this study. Lastly, the national government should reassess its hiring practices and re-evaluate budget allocations for the PPA given that it is severely understaffed while the workload has been consistently increasing.
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    Labor market indicators and crime rate in the Philippines using regional panel data regression analysis
    Abonado, Alexander O.; Legayada, Frentien Ruigi L. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2016-05)
    Few empirical research exists that study on the relationship between labor market indicators and crime and those studies that have done so, use national level data. This paper aims to determine the relationship of labor market indicators and crime rate in 17 regions in the Philippines using regional-level panel data analysis. A regression analysis has been presented using data from three different time periods-2002 to 2008, 2009 to 2014, and 2002 to 2014. The evidence suggests that completion rates in both primary and secondary and gross regional domestic product per capita have consistent and significant effects on crime whereas labor market indicator variables, such as unemployment rate, underemployment rate and labor force participation rate have statistically insignificant coefficient estimates.
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    Analysis of the consumption pattern of microcredit borrower and non-borrower households from three urban coastal barangays in Culasi, Antique
    Ammen, Neil D. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2011-03)
    This paper analyzed the consumption pattern of microcredit borrower households from the three urban coastal barangays in Culasi, Antique, and compared that with the non-borrowers. A total of 140 households were surveyed of which 46, 50, and 44 came from barangay Centro Norte, Centro Población, and Centro Sur, respectively. Out of the total households surveyed, 40% were ‘identified borrowers and the remaining 60% were non-borrowers. In addition, while only 33% were identified as fishers, the bigger percentage belonged to the non-fisher households. Consequently, these groups were further categorized into (1) fisher-borrower, (2) non-fisher-borrower, (3) fisher-non-borrower, and (4) non-fisher-non-borrower and a comparison of the differences in their consumption patterns was executed. Survey results showed that the top three household expenditures of the three urban coastal barangays were food, debt repayment, and education. This study also investigated the impact of per capita monthly expenditure and other household characteristics on the budget share of 20 commodities (food and nonfood) consumed by borrower and non-borrower households and found that income elasticities of the said commodities significantly vary among household categories. Results from the estimation and correlation on the quadratic model suggested that borrowers of microcredit programs are better off in terms of consumption than non-borrowers.
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    Value chain analysis of sergestid shrimp (Acetes Spp.) in Oton and Tigbauan, Iloilo
    Andres, Junaelle Kyla B.; Iguban, Myra Marie B. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Science, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2014-04)
    The sergestid shrimp industry in the municipalities of Oton and Tigbauan has contributed to income and employment of the local shrimp catchers, traders, and processors. This study described and analyzed the value chain of sergestid shrimp in these municipalities. Specifically, the study described the market actors, their marketing practices, and the value chain; determined the revenues received, costs incurred, and gross margins received by the market actors; identified roles performed by the men and women in the sergestid shrimp value chain; and identified the problems facing the market actors. Data were collected from personal interviews of 14 shrimp catchers, 9 raw shrimp traders, 11 shrimp processors, and one shrimp product trader. The shrimp catchers caught an estimated 132,758 kilograms of shrimp in a year. Most were sold (129,182 kilograms, 97.31%), with only the three commission houses handling an estimated 128,702 kilograms (96.94%). The major outlets of the commission houses included raw shrimp retailers and different types of shrimp processors. The highest average selling price (P372.73/kg), gross margin (P168.65/kg), and net returns (P161.39/kg) was received by one shrimp product retailer. Generally, the shrimp catchers were price takers, with the commission people as quantity leaders and seemingly price leaders. The net added value of shrimp increases as it is transformed into new forms such as the shrimp paste, dried shrimp, and shrimp mill. The men performed more strenuous roles (such as catching, hauling, and loading shrimp) while the women performed more time-consuming roles (buying inputs in catching or processing and selling). Adding value to the raw shrimp through processing can increase returns. Creative ways to create demand for raw and processed shrimp should be introduced. New processing technology, new market outlets for processed shrimps, and better packaging can increase demand for processed shrimp. With more players in the market, price can be set by more players.
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    Willingness-to-pay for the conservation of Bucari Pine Forest in Leon, Iloilo
    Anaquita, Argena Hera E.; Santos, Jose Maria D. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2016-06)
    The Bucari Pine Forest has provided the municipality of Leon in Iloilo Province with both economic and environmental benefits. However, due to development plans, the Bucari Pine Forest has become vulnerable to degradation. This study estimated the willingness-to-pay of the residents of Leon, Iloilo for the conservation of the Bucari Pine Forest using the Contingent Valuation Method. The study participants were 320 local residents from eight (4 upland, 4 lowland) barangays of Leon, Iloilo. The final data collection was conducted in January 2016 to March 2016. Seventy-five percent of the study participants were willing to pay for the conservation of Bucari Pine Forest. The calculated mean WTP of the study participants with adjustment to the level of certainty was P3 3 5.00 per year or P27.92 per month. The factor that significantly affected the willingness-to-pay of the study participants was the bid price. This means that the higher the bid price, the less likely the study participant was willing to pay for the conservation of the Bucari Pine Forest. The information in this study can be used by local policy makers in drafting conservation policies and provide awareness on the importance of the conservation of the Bucari Pine Forest.