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    Patterns of involvement of seafarers' spouses in household decision-making and community affairs
    Cajeben, Jean Lyn T.; Chua, Lodelyn S. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2010-03)
    The study was undertaken to know the pattern of involvement of seafarers’ spouses in household decision-making and community affairs. Specifically, it aims to: (1) know the socio-demographic characteristics of seafarers’ spouses; (2) find out the pattern of involvement of seafarers’ spouses in household decision-making and; (3) identify the pattern of involvement of seafarers’ spouses in community affairs. The researchers employed a fishbowl sampling method in selecting the 35 respondents. The data was gathered using an interview schedule and analyzed using simple frequency counts and percentages. The study found that majority of the respondents are college graduates and are gainfully employed. Most of those who are employed are public school teachers. The result also shows that in terms of household decision-making, the seafarers’ spouse involvement is most evident in the disciplining of children while her participation in other areas of decision-making is characterized by consultation with her spouse particularly in economic and recreation affairs. Moreover, the study revealed that seafarers’ spouses are actually involved in their community’s recreational, political, and socio-religious activities. As for the recommendation, the researchers suggest that further studies with a larger sample be made on the same topic. Another study investigating about the challenges faced by left-behind spouses as a consequence of their husband’s physical absence. The researchers also recommend that another study should be done focusing on the topic that revolves around the comparison between the seafarer’s spouse and that of the non-migrant spouse’s involvement in the household decision-making and community affairs.
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    The effects of government agencies and industry-initiated interventions in the loomweaving industry in Miagao, Iloilo 1995-2000
    Cabrera, Genebeth A. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2001-03)
    The study aims to determine the effects of the government agencies/industry-initiated interventions to the loom weaving firms/industry in Maig-ao, Iloilo: 1995-2000. In-depth interviews with the respondents was done based on the five areas of business development: organization/management, managerial, techno-production, marketing and financial, to determine the effect of the government agencies/industry-initiated interventions to the loom weaving firms/industry. Several activities were conducted to the loom weaving firms/industry based on their needs as determined in the Training Need Assessment Seminar/Workshop conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry and other assisting agencies. Firms successfully learned from the training/seminars and consultancies conducted to them; however, applications were limited because of the lack of resources. The absorptive capacity of the firm owners/weavers was also a problem that is why their learning from the training/seminar and consultancies showed limited applications. There exist the Katilingban sang Manughabol sa Iloilo of which some firms were members, but industry-initiated interventions were limited. Financial assistance from the private entities through the association was availed by the firms. Increased in sales, income, employment and investment was gained by the firms/industry as shown in the records and reports made by the agencies assisting them for the last five years (1995-2000).
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    Fishermen's Association of Malalison Island: Its role in managing the fishery resources
    Banagodos, June Arthur; Santotome, Jan (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2001-04-01)
    This study, describes the evolution of FAMI as a fishery association and the role it played in the management of the fishery resources. Objectives of this study are: (1) to describe the emergence of the FAMI organization in the island barangay of Malalison, Culasi, Antique; (2) Document the support it obtained from government and nongovernmental partner organizations (i.e., SEAFDEC, PROCESS and the LGU); (3) to analyze the members’ understanding of, and participation in the collective management of fishery resources in Malalison Island; (4) to identify the changing roles assumed by FAMI members with regards to the sharing of management authority and responsibilities with government and other institutions for the management of fishery resources, and; (5) to analyze the ways by which FAMI activities can further contribute to the local community. FAMI effectively co-manage coastal fishery resources. This organizational activity also helps in the improvement of the living conditions of the small-scale fishers as well as decelerates the rapid depletion of the marine resources. Despite substantial trainings/seminars (pertaining to organizational strengthening, cooperative management, etc.,) FAMI members received from partner organizations, the association has problems on organizational matters, specially when partner organization SEAFDEC AQD formally turned over the full responsibility in managing the fishery resources to FAMI. This problem can be attributed to people’s attitude towards fellow member-fishers. People tend to look at NGOs or development programs as source of grants. The dole-out mentality of the people in marginalized communities such as Malalison is very prevalent. Interest in the program is not on how to sustain their development initiatives but more on how to survive and secure themselves first. The spirit of cooperativism is lost.
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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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    A case analysis of the rehabilitation programs of the Municipality of Pavia, Iloilo after typhoon Frank
    Alvarado, Rejay Y.; Sodusta, Russell P. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2011-05)
    This undergraduate research entitled A Case Analysis of the Rehabilitation Programs of the Municipality of Pavia, Iloilo after Typhoon Frank presents the different rehabilitation programs implemented by the Local Government of Pavia and their effects to the people of the said municipality. Using three different methods of data gathering and data triangulation, the researchers found out that the LGU of Pavia implemented a number of rehabilitation programs which include human, structural and livelihood rehabilitation. Results, however, show that there is an information gap between the implementers and the receiving end since the people barely recognize or are aware of, or are dissatisfied with the efforts and the performance of the LGU. The results also highlight some of the factors that lead to the vulnerability of the Municipality of Pavia to natural hazards. The analysis, which uses Piers Blaikie’s Release of Pressures Model, entails the ways by which the vulnerabilities of the municipality will be solved and eventually progress to safety. The researchers’ recommendations include suggestions for improvement based on the thematic areas of the Hyogo Framework for Action: governance; risk assessment; knowledge and information; risk management and vulnerability reduction, and, disaster preparedness and response.