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    Fisherfolk participation in (AMMMI) Barangay Palaca, Miag-ao, Iloilo
    Bianet, Hedda C. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1994-03)
    People's organizations are formed by NGO's to help the fisherfolk uplift their economic well-being and to ensure their participation in charting their future. The Asosasyon Sang Magagmay Nga Mangingisda Sa Miag-ao, Iloilo (AMMMI), as a people's organization, has been existing for almost seven years. Its existence could be accounted for by the participation of the members in the organization. Thus, the study was made. The objectives of the study were met: 1. The members belong to a relatively homogeneous groups of low-income fisherfolk, households with common issues of economic survival and common aspiration to improve standard of living through their collective action. 2. The members have high level of participation in organizational, educational, and socio-economic activities of AMMMI.
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    Effects of commercial fishing operation on the municipality fisherfolks of Miag-ao, Iloilo
    Bianet, Hector C. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1998-04)
    This is a study about the effects of commercial fishing operation on the municipal fisherfolks of Miagao, Iloilo, which focuses particularly on the social and economic aspects. This is a descriptive study which aims to describe the fishing technology, the social and economic characteristics, then determine the socio-economic efifects of commercial fishing operation on the municipal fisherfolks of Miagao, Iloilo. Interview of key respondents and archival research were conducted to obtain data and related information about the topic. The results of the study show that in the social aspect, operation of commercial fishing has no siginificant effect on the municipal fishefolks. In the economic aspect , however, the operation of commercial fishing has brought about a tremendous effects on the municipal fisherfolks’ catch. A reduce in the quantity and quality, in particular.
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    The operation of the Lupon Tagapamayapa in selected barangays of Jaro, Iloilo City
    Betita, Jomar Alyzar A. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1998-04)
    This research analyzes the efficiency of the operation of the Lupon Tagapamayapa in selected barangays of Jaro, Iloilo City. Its objectives cover analysis of aspects of the operation of the lupon within the area, such as the adequacy of knowledge that the members of the lupon have regarding amicable settlement procedures, the adherence of the lupon to the functions set by the Katarungang Pambarangay Law, the settlement cases handled by the lupon within the area and the results of these disputes and the problems encountered by the lupon in its operation. This study showed that majority of the Lupon members have inadequate knowledge regarding the operation of the Lupon and lacks the necessary knowhow in the implementation of amicable settlement in the area. Majority of the lupon in the area failed to meet the second function set by the law which is to conduct monthly meetings. The research also pointed out the deviations committed by the lupon in enforcing amicable settlement. The problems of the lupon deal mostly with the lack of financial support extended to them by the government.