https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/528 2026-11-14T15:04:21Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3944 Quality assessment of water from hand water pump of selected Sitios in Brgy. California, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo Porras, Eunick Smile V. This study evaluated the drinking water quality from hand water pumps in four Brgy sitios that were chosen. California—Nangka, Alang-Alang, Proper, and Bugnay; Barotac Viejo, Iloilo. It sought to characterize the physical attributes of the pumps and assess the water quality using microbiological and physicochemical criteria. The Department of Science and Technology Region VI's laboratory investigation revealed that the levels of cadmium, lead, color, and pH were all within permissible bounds. Sitio Bugnay, on the other hand, showed signs of microbial contamination, including thermotolerant coliform and E. coli levels that are higher than acceptable limits. Sitio Nangka also approached the upper limit for total dissolved solids (TDS). Sitio Nangka also got close to the total dissolved solids (TDS) upper limit. The results highlight the need for water treatment or other sources in impacted areas to guarantee that locals have access to clean drinking water. Abstract only 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3943 Climate change adaptation strategies of small scale fishermen in coastal communities of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo Balibagoso, Lady Kyla S. This study examined climate change awareness and adaptation strategies among 251 small-scale fishermen across eight coastal barangays in Barotac Viejo. Using a mixed-methods approach with structured questionnaires, data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square tests. Results revealed exceptionally high climate change awareness (95.2% moderate to high levels, mean score 4.62), with income loss from weather disruptions scoring highest (M=4.80). Significant factors influencing awareness included lower income (p=0.003), boat ownership (p=0.024), distance from fishing grounds (p=0.006), and fishing experience (p=0.001). Fishermen employed diverse adaptation strategies: 30.3% engaged in livestock/poultry, 42.2% relied on working spouses, 63.3% used alternative fishing gears, and 76.5% participated in fisherfolk organizations. Chi-square analysis revealed significant relationships between awareness and five adaptation categories: agricultural diversification, family income mobilization, economic diversification, gear diversification, and community engagement. The findings demonstrate that higher climate awareness correlates with proactive adaptation behaviors, highlighting the critical role of local knowledge in building climate resilience among vulnerable coastal communities. Abstract only 2025-05-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3687 Knowledge on mangroves and mangrove conservation practices of households in Coastal Barangays of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo Vecino, Naomi Heart G. This study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge about mangrove ecosystems and mangrove conservation practices of households along the coastal barangays of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo. The one-shot survey design using a researcher made questionnaire was used in gathering data needed from 303 respondents. All data were processed and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. The results revealed that the respondents were generally 31–45 years old, Roman Catholic, married, female, and non-occupational (housewives, students and senior citizens) with secondary high school level of education and had below Php 2,000 up to Php 4,000monthly income. The respondents have moderate to high level of knowledge with moderate level of practice. There was a significant relationship between respondent’s monthly income and their level of knowledge but there was no significant relationship between knowledge and age, sex, religion, civil status and educational attainment. There was no significant relationship between the level of practice and the respondent’s demographic profile. A significant relationship was found between the knowledge about mangrove ecosystems and mangrove conservation practices among households along the coastal barangays in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo. Abstract only 2025-05-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3675 Solid waste management: Level of knowledge and practices of public market vendors in the Municipality of New Lucena Bayona, Bon Patrio G. This research paper is primarily focused on the study conducted to determine the level of knowledge, skills regarding the best strategy and practices on solid waste management among the vendors association of Poblacion Public Market New Lucena, Iloilo. The researcher is a student of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management in the Central Philippine University (CPU), Jaro Iloilo City which undergone “ON THE JOB” training at MENRO, LGU, New Lucena. The Municipality encountered, in its initial stage, hardship and become their basis element on bringing into completion the letter program for solid waste management. The Municipality has its own garbage practices before the mandate of this program was implemented. These innovating practices are not so much of managing all the waste but in selective form only. It is timely that they come to focus in the issues-problems and appropriate innovations to connect their wrong practices regarding on generated waste. They have come up endless initiatives hoping that their efforts will eventually serve its purpose. There’s no significant relationship between knowledge about solid waste management traditionally practiced and solid waste management adopted and practices among public market vendors in Poblacion Public Market of New Lucena, Iloilo. Abstract only 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z