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Analysis Of Competencies Of The Engineering Research And Development For Technology Alumni Of The University Of The Philippines Los Banos, Paulyn G. Micor, Maria Ana T. Quimbo, John Erinorio M. Perez, Ruth Ortega-Dela Cruz Jan 2023

Analysis Of Competencies Of The Engineering Research And Development For Technology Alumni Of The University Of The Philippines Los Banos, Paulyn G. Micor, Maria Ana T. Quimbo, John Erinorio M. Perez, Ruth Ortega-Dela Cruz

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In the context of local and global workforce and people skills competitiveness, this study sought to determine whether the Engineering Research and Development for Technology - University of the Philippines Los Banos (ERDT-UPLB) alumni are competent in their chosen employment fields. Using the Likert scale of measurement, the skills, knowledge, and attitude competencies of engineering graduates were compared to the preferred competencies of employers and potential employers. Results showed no significant difference between the existing competencies of the ERDT alumni and the preferred competencies of prospective employers. Moreover, employers and potential employers have indicated a positive and favorable response to …


Farmer And Community Perceptions Of The New Rural Land Reform Policy Impacts In Henan Province, China, Lian Huijie, Agnes C. Rola, Vella A. Atienza, John Enrinorio M. Perez, Ferdinand C. Maquito, Merylyne M. Paunlagui Jan 2023

Farmer And Community Perceptions Of The New Rural Land Reform Policy Impacts In Henan Province, China, Lian Huijie, Agnes C. Rola, Vella A. Atienza, John Enrinorio M. Perez, Ferdinand C. Maquito, Merylyne M. Paunlagui

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

The household contract responsibility system which was the land reform policy from 1978 to 2008 in China revealed shortcomings in terms of its goals. This system veers away from the commune system (1958 -1978) and endows land use and management responsibility to households. The New Rural Land Reform Policy that started in 2008 aims to create a more market led policy and it captured adjustments to correct these shortcomings. This New Rural Land Reform Policy signals a significant policy change. This paper uses Lewin's change theory as a framework and Henan province in China as a case to determine the …


Borrowed Capital And Factors Affecting Its Utilization Among Rice Farmers In The Province Of Albay, Philippines, Elmer A. Lorenzana Jan 2022

Borrowed Capital And Factors Affecting Its Utilization Among Rice Farmers In The Province Of Albay, Philippines, Elmer A. Lorenzana

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Agricultural credit programs provide opportunities for farmers to acquire the necessary farm inputs and apply appropriate technologies. However, it remains a challenge for farmers to use the credit for what it was intended for. This study aimed to measure the factors affecting the utilization of borrowed capital of 233 randomly selected rice farmers from the province of Albay using binary logit as its analytical procedure. The factors influencing the utilization of borrowed capital are the type of the optimization behavior of the farmers, sex, family size, and farm size. The output maximizers and the male farmers have a higher probability …


Public Procurement Practices And Policies: Implications For Public Research And Development In The Philippines, Nelson Jose Vincent B. Querijero, Rhea L. Gumasing, Arlene C. Gutierrez, Ruth Anne T. Ruelos, Charina Krissel D. Tingson Jan 2022

Public Procurement Practices And Policies: Implications For Public Research And Development In The Philippines, Nelson Jose Vincent B. Querijero, Rhea L. Gumasing, Arlene C. Gutierrez, Ruth Anne T. Ruelos, Charina Krissel D. Tingson

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

This study examines procurement practices and policies that hinder or facilitate public research and development. An online survey and interviews with key informants in 44 research development institutions (RDIs) in the Philippines were conducted. Participants include Project Leaders, members of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), the BAC secretariat, chief accountants, technical working groups, and suppliers. The results show that some procurement policies, workflows, and capacities of the procuring entities contribute to procurement delays. A lack of qualified or suitable suppliers and a limited market of highly specialized and scientific equipment are also factors affecting procurement efficiency. It is recommended …


Policy Option To Address Low Rice Seed Technology Adoption Of Farmers In Sariaya, Quezon, Philippines, Meljun R. Banogon, Leilanie O. Barrion, Imelda Dg. Olvida, Ma. Theresa R. Sawit Jan 2022

Policy Option To Address Low Rice Seed Technology Adoption Of Farmers In Sariaya, Quezon, Philippines, Meljun R. Banogon, Leilanie O. Barrion, Imelda Dg. Olvida, Ma. Theresa R. Sawit

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

The importance of access to and the proper utilization of technology in improving farm productivity is widely recognized. For this reason, many interventions focus on the development and promotion of farm technologies in rural areas. Sariaya, Quezon is one of the recipients of the programs of the Department of Agriculture (DA), particularly the Bayanihan Agri Clusters (BACs), the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), and the Rice Business Innovations Community Program (RiceBIS). While these programs are being implemented, the adoption of certified seeds technology in the community remains low. Policy Delphi technique was employed to formulate policy outcome forecast, issue statement, …


Intellectual Capital To Support Goat Farming Profitability In A Rural Area Of Banjarnegara Regency, Indonesia, Mochamad Sugiarto, Yusmi Nur Wakhidati, Siwi Gayatri, John Enorio M. Perez Jan 2022

Intellectual Capital To Support Goat Farming Profitability In A Rural Area Of Banjarnegara Regency, Indonesia, Mochamad Sugiarto, Yusmi Nur Wakhidati, Siwi Gayatri, John Enorio M. Perez

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

Goat farming in Banjarnegara Regency, Indonesia has become a driver of the rural economy.  Banjarnegara Regency, Indonesia has become a driver of the rural economy. Banjarnegara is a mountainous area which is divided into three agroecological zones, namely highland, middle land, and lowland. The research was conducted to (1) identify the levels of goat farmers’ intellectual capital and goat farming profitability; and (2) analyze the relationship between goat farmers’ intellectual capital and goat farming profitability. A multistage sampling method was conducted to collect data from 180 goat farmers. The research on goat farmers’ intellectual capital was conducted using interviews and …


Effect Of Agricultural Insurance Program On Income Loss Reduction: A Comparative Study Of Upland And Lowland Farmers In Japan And The Philippines, Armand Christopher C. Rola Jan 2022

Effect Of Agricultural Insurance Program On Income Loss Reduction: A Comparative Study Of Upland And Lowland Farmers In Japan And The Philippines, Armand Christopher C. Rola

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This paper aims to inquire how agricultural insurance can be an effective and efficient coping mechanism to prevent the poorest in remote rural areas of East Asia and the Pacific from falling into the poverty trap when faced with natural disasters. Field research was conducted to examine upland and lowland farmers’ experiences with agricultural insurance and program implementation by insurance providers in Japan and the Philippines. Secondary data such as online articles, journals, books, news and annual reports, and online websites of government insurance providers in the Philippines and Japan were collected. Primary data were analyzed using descriptive and cost …


Revisiting Participatory Rural Appraisal (Pra) Related Studies And Exploring Pra's Success Determinants: A Content Analysis, Raquel Garcia-Agustin Jan 2022

Revisiting Participatory Rural Appraisal (Pra) Related Studies And Exploring Pra's Success Determinants: A Content Analysis, Raquel Garcia-Agustin

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) has shown that participation in development programs in poor communities can be empowering not only for the community members but also for the development workers. However, not all PRAs have seen successes especially in fulfilling their mission to encourage real participation. Hence, it is imperative to understand whether PRA has led to adequate understanding of indigenous perspective to call for action and the interest PRA serves. This analysis aims to provide critical insights and reflections from the experiences of previously conducted PRAs. It further aims to reveal whether PRAs were used effectively and successfully according to …


Taiwanese Perceptions Of China, Taiwan, And Us Relations From 2016 To 2021, Wan-Ling Liao, Armand Christopher C. Rola Jan 2022

Taiwanese Perceptions Of China, Taiwan, And Us Relations From 2016 To 2021, Wan-Ling Liao, Armand Christopher C. Rola

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In 2016, a dramatic shift in Taiwan's politics caught China's attention. After the inauguration of President Tsai Ing-wen, Beijing increased the pressure on Taiwan. Aside from limiting Taiwan's international space, Beijing had taken other steps. This study aims to review the policy regarding the relationship among Taiwan, the US, and China. The primary data were gathered through interviews with Taiwanese key informants of different age groups. Secondary data were gathered from official documents, online sources, journal and news articles, and books. Based on the analysis of informants' opinions on this issue, the study found that the majority of informants prefer …


Perceived Stressors Of Filipinos In South Korea And The Development Of An Appreciative Resilience-Focused Wellness Program, Monica H. Walet, Emely D. Dicolen, Joeffrey M. Calimag Jan 2021

Perceived Stressors Of Filipinos In South Korea And The Development Of An Appreciative Resilience-Focused Wellness Program, Monica H. Walet, Emely D. Dicolen, Joeffrey M. Calimag

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

People are faced with numerous challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has affected all the areas of their well-being - physical, psycho-emotional, social, financial, and spiritual. Overseas Filipinos, specifically the Filipinos in South Korea, are not exempted from these. It is in this light that this research analyzed the factors that affect the well-being of Filipinos in South Korea and propose a sustainable program that would provide the needed support to navigate their unique challenges and perceived requirements for personal growth. A total of 353 Filipinos from various sojourns participated in the survey: Employment Permit System workers, marriage migrants, …


Academe-Led Community Organizing In The Philippines’S Economically Disadvantaged Areas: The Case Of Science And Technology Community-Based For Inclusive Development (Stc4id) Program, Emilia S. Visco, Maria Emilinda T. Mendoza, Diana A. Torio, Dhino B. Geges, Clarice C. Pulumbarit, Jennifer Marie S. Amparo, Ron Jay P. Dangcalan, Regina Karla J. Gache, April Charmaine C. Soltura, Lorie M. Alborida, King Niño B. Manzano Jan 2021

Academe-Led Community Organizing In The Philippines’S Economically Disadvantaged Areas: The Case Of Science And Technology Community-Based For Inclusive Development (Stc4id) Program, Emilia S. Visco, Maria Emilinda T. Mendoza, Diana A. Torio, Dhino B. Geges, Clarice C. Pulumbarit, Jennifer Marie S. Amparo, Ron Jay P. Dangcalan, Regina Karla J. Gache, April Charmaine C. Soltura, Lorie M. Alborida, King Niño B. Manzano

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

Part of the mandate of educational institutions, particularly State Colleges and Universities (SUCs) is to provide various forms of community, public, and volunteer services that contribute to the country’s social and economic development, hence the emergence of extension programs facilitated by the academe. Considered a novel concept is the academe-led participatory extension program such as the DOST-PCAARRD’s Science and Technology Community-Based for Inclusive Development (STC4iD) Program. This program introduces new community organizing (CO) perspectives in the geographically, economically, and socially disadvantaged areas (GESDA) of the Philippines. Hence, there is much to be learned about how academe-led CO can be instrumental …


Effectiveness Of Hybrid Micro-Learning For Financial Education Of Filipino Women Migrants In Italy, Manuela Prandini, Pier Paolo Ficarelli Jan 2021

Effectiveness Of Hybrid Micro-Learning For Financial Education Of Filipino Women Migrants In Italy, Manuela Prandini, Pier Paolo Ficarelli

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

Faced with the dramatic changes effected by the COVID-19 pandemic, adult education has to capitalize on new learning and teaching paradigms. In recent years, technology-based micro-learning has grown into an established educational approach. Its focus is on short, well-defined units with the use of interactive multimedia available on digital channels. The flexibility of self-regulated learning through bite-sized tasks combined with synchronous virtual sessions for sharing and discussion can be a game-changer for non-formal adult education, capable of overcoming participants’ reduced time availability and the complications of face-to-face exchanges at the present time. Using a mixed-method approach, this action research study …


Innovative Public Management, Disaster Risk Reduction Management, And Resilience For Development, Jervenesense Salathiel O. Florece, Virginia R. Cardenas, Josefina T. Dizon, Maria Ana T. Quimbo, Bing Baltazar C. Brillo Jan 2020

Innovative Public Management, Disaster Risk Reduction Management, And Resilience For Development, Jervenesense Salathiel O. Florece, Virginia R. Cardenas, Josefina T. Dizon, Maria Ana T. Quimbo, Bing Baltazar C. Brillo

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

Several practical and theoretical controversies in the current public management approach (PMA) of the local government in the Philippines significantly affect the practice of disaster risk reduction and directly affect the resiliency level of local communities. Thus, this study sought to explore “what innovative PMA is more relevant and effective in the practice of disaster risk reduction management (DRRM) to strengthen disaster resilience within the context of local government.” Data were gathered through survey and focus group discussions and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Results describe the PMA and the various DRRM practices of Legazpi City, Philippines as well as the …


Agro-Tourism As An Extension Strategy To Promote Agriculture In The Northern Region Of Thailand, Bordeesorn Phumrungruan, Rowena Dt. Baconguis Jan 2020

Agro-Tourism As An Extension Strategy To Promote Agriculture In The Northern Region Of Thailand, Bordeesorn Phumrungruan, Rowena Dt. Baconguis

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

This study contributes to the body of knowledge on agro-tourism by highlighting how it promotes agriculture and local culture among visitors in the northern region of Thailand. A case study research design was used on two government-assisted and two independent agro-tourism sites selected from a list of best performing agro-tourism sites ranked by the Department of Agricultural Extension and Tourism Authority of Thailand. On-site data gathering was conducted from January to February 2020. Site owners were interviewed about their strategies in promoting agricultural technology, practices, and local culture. Visitors were likewise interviewed regarding their chosen activities and satisfaction with these …


Public Accountability In Regulatory Governance, Christine Mae D. Hernando, Jan 2020

Public Accountability In Regulatory Governance, Christine Mae D. Hernando,

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

Assessing public accountability to improve public service delivery, local governance, and development has been an increasing global concern. The discourse and practice of accountability has been integrated in many disciplines such as public administration, political science, organizational development, and environmental management. But while some studies focus on accountability assessment in specific areas of public management and related concerns, the current academic literature of accountability reveals the paucity of studies on accountability assessment models in regulatory governance. This paper presents a review of relevant literature on public accountability, regulation and regulatory governance; issues and concerns affecting regulatory governance; and assessment perspectives …


Agroforestry Livelihood Strategies And Factors Influencing Agroforestry Adoption In Nakai Resettlement Villages, Khammouan Province, Lao Pdr, Khampasith Sengsouvan, Rowena Dt. Baconguis, Evelie P. Serrano, Ma. Lpurdes S. Edaño Jan 2019

Agroforestry Livelihood Strategies And Factors Influencing Agroforestry Adoption In Nakai Resettlement Villages, Khammouan Province, Lao Pdr, Khampasith Sengsouvan, Rowena Dt. Baconguis, Evelie P. Serrano, Ma. Lpurdes S. Edaño

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

The study characterized the agroforestry livelihood strategies of resettled communities and the economic benefits associated with these, discussed the socio-economic factors associated with the adoption of the agroforestry livelihood strategies, and examined the agroforestry livelihood strategies in relation to perceived food sufficiency. Data gathering methods employed were survey, key informant interviews, and transect walk. Randomly selected adopters of agroforestry served as main respondents. Data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. Results revealed that adopters practiced five different agroforestry livelihood strategies. Rice (Oryza sativa)-based livelihood strategies assured farmers of rice supply, vegetable-based provided the highest income, and pineapple (Ananas comosus)-based …


Determinants Of Maternal Health Care Utilization In The Philippines: Implications On Information Dissemination Strategies, Nancy M. Landicho Jan 2019

Determinants Of Maternal Health Care Utilization In The Philippines: Implications On Information Dissemination Strategies, Nancy M. Landicho

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

From 2000 to 2017, maternal deaths in the Philippines considerably decreased. With COVID-19, the mechanisms to ensure safe pregnancy and childbirth for mothers have been greatly challenged. To find possible means by which women can access health care services remotely, the study looked into the factors affecting Filipino women’s utilization of maternal health care services using the 2017 Philippine National Demographic and Health Survey. Place of residence and employment status significantly affect the frequency by which women read newspaper or magazine, listen to the radio, and access the internet. Wealth status is the sole socio-demographic characteristic that has significant relationship …


Production And Marketing Of Indigenous Cash Crops: The Experience Of Women Farmer-Entrepreneurs In Mountain Province, Philippines, Joyce D. Cuyangoan Jan 2019

Production And Marketing Of Indigenous Cash Crops: The Experience Of Women Farmer-Entrepreneurs In Mountain Province, Philippines, Joyce D. Cuyangoan

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

This study focused on the production factors and marketing mix of five indigenous cash crops cultivated by 67 women farmer- entrepreneurs in the municipalities of Tadian and Lower Bauko in Mountain Province, Philippines. The study used descriptive statistics and applied profit analysis in the analysis of its findings. Results of this study show that the factors that limit the respondents’ production are limited access to transportation, rainfed irrigation, and limited access to agricultural inputs and loans. In marketing their produce, it was found that the respondents have limited knowledge on processing, packaging, labeling, promoting and financial record keeping. They can …


Multidimensional Approach In Identifying Best Practices And Initiatives For Organic Agriculture Promotion In The Philippines, Marianne R. De Luna, Edna Luisa A. Matienzo, Myrna A. Tenorio Jan 2018

Multidimensional Approach In Identifying Best Practices And Initiatives For Organic Agriculture Promotion In The Philippines, Marianne R. De Luna, Edna Luisa A. Matienzo, Myrna A. Tenorio

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

Various efforts of different organizations to promote organic agriculture (OA) were being implemented even before the enactment of Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 in the Philippines. This paper used case studies to document and analyze best practices in OA promotion using a multidimensional approach. The case studies include: a) Provincial Initiative: Organic Village Model in Victorias City, Negros Occidental; b) Municipal Level Experience: Tublay, Benguet’s Program in Promoting and Implementing Organic Agriculture; and c) Private Sector Initiative: The Sta. Josefa Integrated Organic Farmers Association’s (SJIOFA) Experience in Implementing an Organic Agriculture Program. The case studies showcased a combination of strategies …


Knowledge And Practices On Family Development Of 4ps Beneficiaries In Camarines Sur, Philippines, Stanley O. Dy Jan 2018

Knowledge And Practices On Family Development Of 4ps Beneficiaries In Camarines Sur, Philippines, Stanley O. Dy

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

The study assessed the knowledge and practices on family development among the 4Ps beneficiaries in Camarines Sur. Research methods employed were survey, KIIs, and review of secondary data. The data gathered from the 169 randomly selected respondents were analyzed through descriptive statistics, particularly frequency, percentage, and mean. Most topics discussed during family development sessions relate to disaster risk reduction and management, according to 27% of the respondents. Other topics were on fire, gardening, barangay improvement, community, and nutrition. Almost all respondents indicated that the family development sessions (e.g., proper parenting) are effective, relevant, interesting, and are easy to apply. They …


Competition Issues In The Chicken Meat, Chicken Egg, And Pork Markets Of The Philippines, Cenon D. Elca, Prudenciano U. Gordoncillo, Charis Mae T. Neric, Janine P. Curibot Jan 2018

Competition Issues In The Chicken Meat, Chicken Egg, And Pork Markets Of The Philippines, Cenon D. Elca, Prudenciano U. Gordoncillo, Charis Mae T. Neric, Janine P. Curibot

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

This study probed the supply chains of the Philippine markets for chicken meat, chicken egg, and pork; and identified several competition issues that present or may potentially lead to violations of the Philippine Competition Act (PCA). In the chicken meat supply chain, vertical integration in the production segment through contract growing was found to likely lead to an oligopolistic market and possible abuse of dominant position, one of the prohibited acts under PCA. There were reports that such abuse may already be in play in its transportation and consolidation segments. The practice in livestock auction markets to simply formalize pre-arranged …


Overcoming Challenges In Earthquake Preparedness In Panay Island In The Philippines Through Good Governance, Ramil B. Atando Jan 2018

Overcoming Challenges In Earthquake Preparedness In Panay Island In The Philippines Through Good Governance, Ramil B. Atando

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

Disaster risk reduction is a major concern especially among developing and underdeveloped countries. This case study reviewed the governance strategies in place to manage the potential impacts of a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Panay Island, which is home to more than 2 million inhabitants. National and local government offices engaged in disaster management provided the secondary data needed for this case study. Key informant interviews were conducted to collect salient information on governance strategies employed such as on fund sources and major players. Triangulation was employed to enhance the analysis and credibility of this research. Among the key findings is …


Organizational Identification Of Personnel During A Major Restructuring: The Case Of The Agricultural Training Institute, Andrew D. Gasmen, Rowena Dt. Baconguis, Maria Ana T. Quimbo Jan 2018

Organizational Identification Of Personnel During A Major Restructuring: The Case Of The Agricultural Training Institute, Andrew D. Gasmen, Rowena Dt. Baconguis, Maria Ana T. Quimbo

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

Earlier studies found that extension organizations enjoy strong organizational identification (OID) among their personnel. However, organizational change often negatively impacts on personnel OID and subsequently on organizational performance. To explore these two contrasting views in the Philippine context, this study was conducted to examine the personnel OID of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), the country’s lead extension agency, while undergoing rationalization. A survey was conducted among staff members of ATI Central Office and Region IV-A Training Center. Responses were analyzed along OID’s cognitive and affective components in different demographic and employment characteristics and comparatively in five categories of personnel. Results …


Gendered Relations And Time-Use: Perspectives From Selected Households Of Philippines’ Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program In Calauan And San Pablo City, Laguna, Maria Kristina G. Alinsunurin Jan 2018

Gendered Relations And Time-Use: Perspectives From Selected Households Of Philippines’ Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program In Calauan And San Pablo City, Laguna, Maria Kristina G. Alinsunurin

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

On meeting education and health targets, conditional cash transfer programs are consistent with their intended development impacts. However, gendered outcomes remain to be in the periphery of the discourse. This paper aims to analyze the gender relations within cash transfer program households, focusing on the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Through a time-use analysis approach and using qualitative information from in-depth household interviews and observations, the study examines how women grantees use their time and how this reflects gendered elements on intra-household relations. Results reveal that a) meeting program co-responsibilities have an impact on their household tasks, especially in supporting …


Improvement In Self-Assessed Knowledge And Changes In Farming System Practices Of Climate Field School Graduates In Bicol, Philippines, Ruth Anne T. Ruelos, Macrina G. Umali, Therese R. Olviga, Rubelyn S. Villa, Eliel Severino V. Jacobo, Merylyne M. Paunlagui, Agnes C. Rola Jan 2017

Improvement In Self-Assessed Knowledge And Changes In Farming System Practices Of Climate Field School Graduates In Bicol, Philippines, Ruth Anne T. Ruelos, Macrina G. Umali, Therese R. Olviga, Rubelyn S. Villa, Eliel Severino V. Jacobo, Merylyne M. Paunlagui, Agnes C. Rola

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

Rainfed lowland and upland farmers have less access to new technologies especially those that would reduce their vulnerability to climate change. In the Philippines, the Philippine Rice Research Institute developed a package of technology called “Palayamanan” that is suited to rainfed sites. This paper presents the results of the study that disseminated the Palayamanan technology through the climate field school (CFS) in rainfed areas in Bicol. Thirty-eight farmers from two barangays of Pamplona, Camarines Sur, and 78 farmers from three barangays of Milagros, Masbate were the respondents. A five-point scale was used to self-assess farmers’ knowledge on topics discussed in …


Decentralization, The Internal Revenue Allotment, And Shared Growth: An Examination Of Correlations, Ferdinand C. Maquito Jan 2017

Decentralization, The Internal Revenue Allotment, And Shared Growth: An Examination Of Correlations, Ferdinand C. Maquito

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

This is a macro study on the role of internal revenue allotments in decentralization to help the Philippines achieve shared growth. The research attempted to answer two interrelated development policy questions: 1) has the Philippines achieved shared growth; and 2) does the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) have the potential of contributing to shared growth? Patterns of correlation were distilled from available provincial as well as national data on average income, poverty incidence, income distribution, and IRA. Correlation analysis for the second question was supplemented with an analysis of the IRA formula. Results showed that growth in the Philippines has been …


Policy And Institutional Challenges In Climate Information Services Provisioning In Philippine Agriculture, Dulce D. Elazegui, Agnes C. Rola, Roger A. Luyun, Nico Jayson C. Anastacio, Francis John F. Faderogao, Maria Cristina A. Alvarez Jan 2017

Policy And Institutional Challenges In Climate Information Services Provisioning In Philippine Agriculture, Dulce D. Elazegui, Agnes C. Rola, Roger A. Luyun, Nico Jayson C. Anastacio, Francis John F. Faderogao, Maria Cristina A. Alvarez

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

Current and immediate information about the increasingly unpredictable weather conditions are needed to augment conventional knowledge in local communities. Policy analysis on climate information services (CIS) provisioning in the agriculture sector is vital and warranted. This paper describes the global and national CIS policies as well as the institutions involved in provisioning through the characterization of pathways from data generation to dissemination. Further, it identifies the various intermediary users of the CIS and how CIS are ultimately disseminated to the municipal agricultural offices and the farmers. Secondary data sources were searched. Primary data were gathered through key informant interviews. Qualitative …


Tqm/Iso 9001 Implementation In Northern And Central Luzon State Universities, Patrick C. De Leon Jan 2017

Tqm/Iso 9001 Implementation In Northern And Central Luzon State Universities, Patrick C. De Leon

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

This case study was conducted to investigate why and how the TQM/ISO 9001 programs were adopted in state universities in the Philippines such as Pangasinan State University, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, and Central Luzon State University; what TQM and ISO 9001 meant to them; and what factors affected TQM/ISO 9001 implementation in their universities. The study found that TQM/ ISO 9001 programs were intended to streamline work processes and improve the quality of services. Implementation involved the hiring of a consultant, conducting trainings, preparing and using a QMS manual, organizing internal and external audits, and receiving ISO …


Toward Building Collaborative Capacity: Assessment Of Service Delivery In Makati Homeville, Laguna, Philippines, Christie C. Amores, Nelson Jose Vincent B. Querijero Jan 2016

Toward Building Collaborative Capacity: Assessment Of Service Delivery In Makati Homeville, Laguna, Philippines, Christie C. Amores, Nelson Jose Vincent B. Querijero

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

This study assessed the service delivery in Makati Homeville (MH), Calauan in Laguna, Philippines. Specifically, it analyzed the perceived strength of the collaborative capacity of the Makati Social Welfare and Development-Extension Office (MSWD-EO) in the areas of accountability, outcomes, delivery and alignment, and proposed mechanisms by which service delivery can be scaled up to ensure sustainability. The Collaborate and United Nations Development Programme's Collaborative Capacity Framework was adopted to examine key areas of public service delivery where collaboration could be strengthened to ensure better outcomes. The perceived strength was measured by computing the mean scores of respondents' numerical rating for …


Towards Sustainable Communities And Human Security: Challenges Of The College Of Public Affairs And Development University Of The Philippines Los Baños, Agnes C. Rola, Josefina T. Dizon, Maria Ana T. Quimbo, Wilfredo B. Carada Jan 2012

Towards Sustainable Communities And Human Security: Challenges Of The College Of Public Affairs And Development University Of The Philippines Los Baños, Agnes C. Rola, Josefina T. Dizon, Maria Ana T. Quimbo, Wilfredo B. Carada

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

The College of Public Affairs (CPAf) in the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) evolved as a unit of the University with the mandate to raise the bar of applied social science scholarship by developing transdisciplinary methods in the resolution of public issues such as food security, land reform and land use, governance, population, and education. The creation of CPAf in 1998 was prompted “by the need to attune academic programs in the pursuit of UP’s mission to promote nationalism and development in the face of profound changes occurring in the global environment.” In 2011, it was renamed as …