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    The effect of the NFA rice subsidy program "Tindahan Natin" on the political attitudes of its rural poor household beneficiaries in Barangay Caraudan, Janiuay, Iloilo
    Bebelone, Diana Mae R.; Fernandez, Charity T. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2009-03)
    This study described the food security situation in a rural village where an NFA Rice Subsidy Program “Tindahan Natin” is in operation. It analyzes whether or not the Tindahan Natin program (IV) affects the political attitudes (DV) of its rural poor household beneficiaries. The research assessed the various levels of external political efficacy, political cynicism, political trust, and cynical statism of thirty-three (33) rural poor households (16 non-beneficiaries and 17 beneficiaries) in Barangay Caraudan, Janiuay, Iloilo. The study employed the Quasi-Experimental Method, specifically the Nonequivalent Control Group Design (NCGD). Using the non-probability purposive snow-ball sampling technique, a survey was conducted which assessed the sociodemographic profile of the respondents and measured their levels of political attitudes through Likert-Scale statements. Results show that the “Tindahan Natin” program by the government has been effective in increasing the accessibility and availability of basic food resources— specifically rice—in Barangay Caraudan. The levels of political trust among the beneficiaries of the food subsidy program is a a little bit higher compared to the nonbeneficiaries, which means that the government program has possibly strengthened the positive attitude and outlook towards the government, its institutions, and bureaucracy in general. All rural poor household respondents are highly cynical towards the government and the elected leaders and politicians. A substantial majority—regardless of being a beneficiary or a non-beneficiary of the Tindahan Natin—are highly dependent on the government’s provision of public services addressing food insecurity. There is no difference in the respondents’ assessment of the responsiveness of the government.
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    Worldview, life aspirations and quality of life of visually impaired children of SPED Integrated School, Iloilo City
    Bedia, Nadine Grace D.; Petrola, Mary Anne G. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2009-03)
    A large number of the Philippine population has visual impairment problems and many of them are children. The study explored on the worldview, life aspirations and quality of life of visually impaired children. Five (5) visually impaired children aged 11-18 years old who studied at SPED Integrated School, Iloilo City were the participants of the study. Using a descriptive and phenomenological approach, the visually impaired children were purposively selected to answer the interview guide. Findings show that children under study came from nurturing homes and they get different reactions from their peers when they were mainstreamed unlike that when they are inside the SPED classroom. Also, they regarded some life aspirations to be important but the likelihood of attaining these goals was low. Generally, these children have moderate to good quality of life. Their level of superiority is low, thus, they have this feeling of inadequacy.
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    Homosexual organization networking strategies and abilities in a participatory democracy: A case study of butterfly brigade's advocacy campaign on STI/RTI HIV/AIDS prevention in Aklan province
    Barluado, Bonifar A., Jr. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2008-03)
    This is a study about Butterfly Brigade, a homosexual organization in Aklan Province. It explains how Butterfly Brigade interacts with the local government within the venues and spaces provided for it. It describes how Butterfly Brigade forms linkages and networks of support with local government units and other organizations in formulating strategies and in mobilizing for their goal under various cooperative frameworks. The mode of data collection was through personal interviews and also includes the information from written materials and organizational files of the Butterfly Brigade. The study was conducted in Boracay Island, Municipality of Malay where Butterfly Brigade has a considerable number of activities related to its AIDS Awareness program. Butterfly Brigade interacts with the local government by being a member of the Provincial AIDS Council (PAC). The Local Government of Aklan provides Butterfly Brigade a legitimate role in policy-making through PAC. Butterfly Brigade creates a network of linkages with the Provincial Government of Aklan, UNFPA, DKT-Philippines, school administrations, and other civic organizations by conducting information dissemination activities under various AIDS and STD related campaigns. Conservative institutions like the Catholic Church have opposed Butterfly Brigade activity.
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    Philippine Muslim youths in Iloilo City: Their personal well-being, sense of national identity, and views on post 9/11 sociopolitical issues
    Balilhe, Charinson C.; Guillerme, Kerry Anne O. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2007-03)
    This research examined the personal well-being, sense of national identity, and views on post 9/11 sociopolitical issues of Philippine Muslim youths in Iloilo City. Twenty-one (21) males and twelve (12) females, 13-27 years of age, unmarried, and of Maranao descent participated in this research. Scales were used to rate the respondents' personal well-being and for general ethnicity. A questionnaire for pride in being Filipino used to determine their sense of national identity, and an open-ended questionnaire to determine their views on post 9/11 sociopolitical issues. It was found out that the Philippine Muslim youths in Iloilo City have high level personal well-being where most respondents showed high scores in self-esteem, self-efficacy, and satisfaction with life. Most of the respondents also showed strong national identity. Respondents had held different views on post 9/11 sociopolitical issues. While 76% do not support the terrorists group, others (45%) do not support the man-hunt against it. and that 48% believe that the 9/11 event was plain terrorism.