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    An analysis of the factors affecting women's decision to participate in the informal sector of Iloilo City
    Cabrera, Ma. Luz Sophia L.; Gonzaga, Lenny S. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2004-03)
    The study looked into the factors affecting women’s decision to participate in either the informal or the formal sector in the City Proper district of Iloilo City. The study has 126 respondents who were randomly chosen from the four barangays of Iloilo City proper namely; General Hughes, Ortiz, Rizal Pala-Pala I, and Rizal Pala- Pala II. Fifty percent of the respondents were women who are working in the informal sector as they are the focus of the study. The other half of the respondents is the women working in the formal sector of the economy. The dependent variable is a dichotomous variable assuming the value of 1 if the respondent prefers working in the informal sector and 0 if otherwise. The independent variable identified for the study are the: age of the respondent, number of years in school, number of children below 7 years of age in the household, civil status, household size, status in the household, household annual income, respondent’s other sources of income. The equation was estimated using binary logistic regression. Multivariate analysis revealed that age of respondent, number of years schooling, number of children below 7 years of age in the household and the status in household are significant within the 5% level of significance. Moreover, the chi- square value of 40.88 which is also significant at 5% level shows that the model is significant in determining the factors affecting the decision to participate in either the informal or the formal sector.
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    Analysis of the cost structure and profitability of small-scale catfish farming in Zarraga, Iloilo
    Biene, Brylle D.; Tayco, Zaphara Mae M. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2013-04)
    Catfish farming has contributed significantly to the economy of Zarraga, Iloilo. Currently however there are a few existing literature on the economic viability of the venture. This study was undertaken to bridge that gap. Nineteen small-scale catfish farmers were chosen as respondents of the study using simple random sampling method. This study evaluated the economic performance of small-scale catfish farming using cost and return analysis. Measures and indicators of profitability such as benefit-cost ratio, rate of return on capital investment, payback period and break-even points were solved to determine profitability. Sensitivity analysis was also done to examine the effect of changes in major variables on the profitability of small-scale catfish farms. Results showed that small-scale catfish farming in Zarraga, Iloilo is profitable with positive pure, gross and financial profit. The findings also indicated that it is more sensitive to changes in the market price of catfish compared to changes in the prices of major inputs such as feeds, fingerlings and labor. It is recommended that local government programs such as fingerlings dispersal and research supporting catfish farming will be carried out.
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    The economics of loom weaving industry in Miag-ao, Iloilo
    Balindua, Trini Rose Philippe N.; Fuentespina, Pierra M. (2004-03)
    The study determined and analyzed the economic profitability of the loom weaving industry in Miag-ao, Iloilo. Specifically, the study described the socio-demographic profile of owners and laborers, determined the economic profitability, the cost and returns, the contractual arrangement between the owners and laborers, and identified the problems encountered in the industry The primary data were mainly gathered from 5 owners and 2 cooperative chairpersons, and 35 weavers who comprised the study population. The respondents came from the different barangays of Banbanan, Bugtong Naulid, Bulucaue, Dawog, Guibongan and Indag-an of the town of Miagao, Iloilo where loom weaving firms are situated and weavers are concentrated. Employing the cost and return analysis, results showed that loom weaving industry earned positive economic profit. Gross profit amounted to PhP 9,079.83 and financial profit of PhP 8,738.67. The payback period is 4.04 months. Return to the laborer is valued at PhP 5,431.35, and returns to the owner is PhP 7,736.46. The problems encountered in the loom weaving industry were the cheap compensation of laborers, health problems, old age and poor eye sight, the delay on the provision of materials by the owners to their laborers, lack of buyers during lean season, and the improbability of the return of finished products by the laborers and the loss of interest of the younger generation in the industry.
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    Valuing the conservation of sea turtles in Brgy. Lawi, Jordan, Guimaras: An application of discrete choice experiment method
    Aborka, Rio Rina B.; Gange, Gay Margaret A. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2017-06)
    To increase the population and remove the endangered status of sea turtles in Brgy. Lawi, Jordan, Guimaras, an effective and sustainable conservation program is a must. Using discrete choice experiment valuation method, this study determined the residents’ preferred conservation scheme for sea turtles in Brgy Lawi and estimated the conservation value for these creatures. A total enumeration of 204 residents was employed in the study. Improvements in listing status and the establishment of conservation facilities were the identified attributes of conserving sea turtles in the area. Results show that the establishment of conservation facilities with souvenir shop attribute level was mostly preferred. Income and age significantly affect the choice of the residents for improvements in a conservation scheme. Also, results show that the residents have positive attitudes towards conserving sea turtles and are willing to pay for it. The inclusion of an eco-tourism scheme, such as the addition of a souvenir shop that would open opportunities and generate income while still promoting the protection and conservation of sea turtles in the area is thus recommended. For further studies, the research recommended to include more attributes that could capture a wider scope of characteristic from the resource or good being valued.