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Perspectives towards schooling opportunities of a most at-risk population of Iloilo City
(Central Philippine University, 2013-06)
This study investigated several demographic features of a Most At-Risk Population (MARP) of Iloilo City, specifically, Commercial Sex Workers (CSWS). It also investigated their residency status, vocational training history ...
A baseline survey of barangays covered by the Bulabog Puti-an National Park
(Central Philippine University, 2011-12)
This study was conducted to determine the present needs and problems of the nine barangays of the municipalities of Dingle and San Enrique which are covered by the Bulabog Puti-an National Park and to establish baseline ...
Ilonggo perceptions on the extent of patronage practices and their attitudes toward intra-familial succession in Iloilo
(Central Philippine University, 2016-12)
The study examined politics in Iloilo by looking into Ilonggo voters’ perceptions of patronage practices of local politicians, and how these conditions influence their attitude towards dynastic politics or intra-familial ...
Heavy metals in sea salt, seawater source, and iodized salt locally found in Iloilo, Philippines
(Central Philippine University, 2016-12)
Eating food contaminated with heavy metals could lead to poisoning, long-term health problem, and even death. One common substance needed for food preparation is salt. Salt can be mined as rock salt or harvested in the sea ...
Nitrite content of processed meat purchased in public markets and grocery stores around Iloilo City
(Central Philippine University, 2019-12)
Nitrates and nitrites are used as preservatives, affects flavor and develop cured meat color. Too much nitrite from meat could produce nitrosamines which are related to spontaneous intrauterine growth restriction, abortions, ...
Socio-demographic factors affecting attitude towards office gastrodiplomacy among local government employees
(Silliman University, 2021-01)
The meaning of food is redefined. Human development witnessed the politicization of food and how key messages were relayed through the food we share or what we simply call ”gastrodiplomacy.” This study was conducted to ...
Physico-chemical assessment of the Jalaur River system, Iloilo, Philippines
(Silliman University, 2010-01)
The Jalaur River System was studied for the quality of its water because water quality is a significant and powerful determinant of the health of aquatic ecosystems. This study aimed at investigating the physico-chemical parameters, nutrient load, heavy metal concentrations and pesticide residues of the Jalaur River system. One of the purposes of this study was to develop a database on the seasonal changes in these river characteristics.
Quantitative samples of water, sediments, algae and fish were collected and analyzed during the rainy season (July-September 2009) and the dry season (January-March 2010) from five sampling stations representing upstream, midstream and downstream sections of the 123-kilometer long river. Based on the water quality standard and water classification adopted by the DENR, the Jalaur River stretch can be classified as class C and D. Class C water is for propagation and growth of aquatic resources while class D water is for agriculture, irrigation, livestock watering, and industrial cooling and processing.
The detected levels of metal contamination, mainly Cr, and Pb, in sediments of Jalaur River were found to exceed the geochemical background or threshold levels. Lead and chromium were also detected in filamentous algae (lumot), Azolla, and tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) sampled at Moroboro sampling site. No organochlorines, organophosphates, carbamates, and pyrethroids pesticides were detected at the detection limit of the analyses for both water and sediment samples.
The deterioration in the physico-chemical quality and rise in the nutrient levels observed in this study is alarming, and periodic monitoring and preventive measures are required to save the aquatic system of eutrophication. Heavy metal contamination of bottom sediments, algae and fish samples is also a cause for alarm because these heavy metals pose threats to human health. The finidngs have important implications for the development of effective water management strategies and as guide to remediation of efforts for the Jalaur River system....
Casa Real de Iloilo: A tale of a heritage provincial capitol
(Philippine National Historical Society, 2016-12)
The Casa Real de Iloilo is the oldest and grandest building of its kind in the country. The heritage structure was built as the Provincial Capitol of Iloilo at the start of the sugar boom after the opening of the port of ...
The Port of Iloilo: Its role in the development of Western Visayas
(Philippine National Historical Society, 1985-12)
The story of Iloilo as a port of entry officially started on 29 September 1855 when, by royal order of the Queen of Spain, it was opened to international trade. But the port had already been used for interisland commerce ...
Responsible aquaculturists: The information-seeking behavior of milkfish farmers in Iloilo, Philippines
(SAGE Publications, 2019)
Compliance with a policy, law, standard or code requires understanding of its provisions. However, for someone to understand it, he must be aware of its existence and be provided access to it. A qualitative-quantitative ...