TAKAKURA: A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH FOR WASTE REDUCTION AND

MANAGEMENT
(TAKAKURA MOVERS)

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A Concept Paper
Presented to the
Undergraduate Faculty of Department of Business Administration
University of San Carlos
Cebu City, Philippines

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the requirement for the Course
Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship (SOEN 1)

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BARBOSA, IRA CHRISTINE ARIDIDON

BATOBALONOS, JOHARAH PIEDAD
CERVANTES, MARY SHYNE KIAMCO
MABALE, LUKE SIRILAN
GUMANDAO, JOHN REY SUMALINOG

December 2019

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 ENDORSEMENT SHEET

This Concept paper entitled “AN ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF

BARANGAY LABOGON, MANDAUE CITY” prepared and submitted by IRA CHRISTINE
A. BARBOSA, JOHARAH P. BATOBALONOS, MARY SHYNE K. CERVANTES, LUKE
S. MABALE, and JOHN REY S. GUMANDAO in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the course on INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP has been accepted
for ORAL PRESENTATION.

___________________________________________________
MARIA ANGELITA RAMONA LIBRE VALLES
Adviser

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 STUDENTS’ DECLARATION OF ORIGINALITY

We, (Ira Christine A. Barbosa, Joharah P. Batobalonos, Mary Shyne K.

Cervantes, Luke S. Mabale, and John Rey S. Gumandao ), here submit our paper
entitled “AN ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF BARANGAY
LABOGON, MANDAUE CITY” and truthfully declare that the paper is a product of our
original research investigation. To our best knowledge and belief, it contains no material
previously published or written by another person nor does it include contents that are
falsified or fabricated. We also sought permission from the copyright owner to use text,
illustrations and/or framework substantively used in the paper. I understand that should
the University of San Carlos, represented by its Administrators and Faculty, eventually
discover that my attestations herein are not so, I accept the right of the University to
impose the appropriate sanctions including the non-granting of the degree, if so
warranted.

Signed ______ at the University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines.

Student’s Name Year/ Course Signature

Attested by:

Name of Faculty Adviser:

_______________________________________________
Signature of Faculty Adviser:
_______________________________________________
Date Signed:
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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This study mainly aims to propose effective and sustainable solutions to the
identified problem which is about garbage in Sitio Tawason, Barangay Labogon,
Mandaue City, Cebu. Specifically, this study aims to mitigate the impacts of such
problem by addressing the most vital sources of the problem’s occurrence and to
publicize, as necessary, the rationale of its inception and resolution. This study proposes
that, through Takakura, a Japan-originated compost tool, wastes such as plastic,
decomposed leaves and capped branches, human waste, contaminated water or any
liquid substances of such quality may be disposed altogether in the most natural way, in
pooling all wastes in a compost instrument. Fortunately, this instrument does not take
any much time, energy, and effort to make which renders it one of quality mitigators for
the waste disposal problem. To put simply, this study proposes an intelligent and
efficient way of solving Sitio Tawason’s waste crisis through low-cost instrumentalities
that is doable and environmental-friendly.

On an entrepreneurial aspect, the citizens of the said neighbourhood will benefit

from making the Takakura, by selling it among the community and/or to other
communities interested in the acquisition of such product. This does not only build good
financial standing among the families but also cultivate a healthy sense of progress and
change among the neighbourhood. With the concerted efforts of the people in Sitio
Tawason, the cleanliness to which every constituent of the area envisions shall be
attained.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The proponents would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to those who, in any
way, helped in making this concept paper successful

To Ma’am Maria Angelita Ramona L. Valles, SoEn 1 Adviser, for guiding us

during the immersion and sharing her knowledge to the class which contributed to the
success of this concept paper.

To the government officials of Barangay Labogon for accompanying us during

the immersion and for making us feel welcome in their place.

To the residents of the area for allowing themselves to be interviewed by us and

for imparting us the knowledge we need in the creation of this concept paper.

To our block representative, Jylen Christe and all other organizers of our
immersion for all the effort they have exerted to make all of this successful.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page No.

Title Page i
Endorsement Sheet ii
Executive Summary iv
Acknowledgement v
Table of Content vi
List of Tables viii
List of Figures viii

1 Introduction viii
The rationale of the Study
Significance of the Study viii
Profile of the Community viii

2 NEED AND OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS (NOA)

Overview of Social Problem xi
Current Trends (PESTEL) xiii
Root Causes xiv
Environmental Landscape xv
Barriers xv
Opportunity xv
3 THE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
Mission, Vision, Opportunity Statement and Key xvi
Strategies xvii
The Logic Model xvii
Operating Model xix
4 The Business Model xx
5 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

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BIBLIOGRAPHY xxiii
APPENDIX xxiv

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE NO. TITLE PAGE NO.

Geography and
1 Demographics of Barangay ix-x
Labogon, Mandaue

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE NO. TITLE PAGE NO.

External Factors (PESTEL)

1 xiii
Analysis

2 Root Cause Analysis xiv

3 Logic Model xvii

4 Operating Model xix

5 Business Model xx

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 INTRODUCTION

Rationale of the Study

Social entrepreneurship in modern society, as provided by David Bornstein,

offers an altruistic form of entrepreneurship that focuses on the benefits that society may
reap. Simply put, entrepreneurship becomes a social endeavor when it transforms social
capital in a way that affects society positively. It is viewed as advantageous because the
success of social entrepreneurship depends on many factors related to social impact
that traditional corporate businesses do not prioritize. People who are poverty-stricken
and are prejudiced due to their unfortunate status and lack of education find difficulty in
engaging in employment to whatever and however circumstance and effort they bring.
The essence of social entrepreneurship comes in and acts as the best avenue for these
individuals to establish their finance’s stability and make a name for themselves,
alongside the occurrence of motivation and gratefulness to which the employment brings
to these people. Thus, the study entitled “TAKAKURA: A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH
FOR WASTE REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT” was conducted as a way to appeal to
the public, especially the concerned masses to which the social problem of waste has
great impact on, that there is a feasible solution to the problem. Through Takakura, a
compost instrument originated from Japanese culture, the crisis on waste is mitigated
through natural approach. This study analyzes the factors of the problem’s phenomena
and provides an effective solution and all of its underlying tenets.

Significance of the Study

This project aims to help the residents to bring their problem on wastes to an
end. This does not also help them solve this social problem but also provides for them
an income for sustaining their daily needs. This study encourages every member of the
community to be responsible on their own wastes.

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Profile of the Community

Sitio Tawason, a poverty-stricken neighbourhood, is home to over fifty families

situated in the rural area of Barangay Labogon, Mandaue City, Cebu. It’s location is one
of the farthest neighbourhoods in the city, encouraging slagged activity and unsanitized
behaviour. The community’s population exceeds its capacity to flourish and ability to
maintain cleanliness, alongside the undisciplined behaviour of the rural folk and the
inaction by its local government.

Below is the geography and demographics of Barangay Labogon as provided for

in their official website:

SUMMARY DATA
Type barangay

Island group Visayas

Region Central Visayas (Region VII)
City Mandaue
Postal code 6014
Population (2015) 21,028
Philippine major island(s) Cebu
Coordinates 10.3526, 123.9585

Census date Population Growth rate

1990 May 1 10,002 –

1995 Sep 1 10,263 0.48%

2000 May 1 13,601 6.22%

2007 Aug 1 17,326 3.39%

2010 May 1 19,175 3.76%

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 Census date Population Growth rate

2015 Aug 1 21,028 1.77%

Table. 1 Geography and Demographics of Barangay Labogon, Mandaue

. Mandaue City Map

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 CHAPTER 2
NEED AND OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS

Overview of Social Problem

Year 2015, the United Nations committed themselves to 17 life-changing goals to

be achieved by the year 2030. These global goals are also known as the Sustainable
Development Goals which include ending poverty, better healthcare, and equality, to
name a few. However, it can never be denied that up to these present days, these goals
are still far from being achieved.

Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well being is one of the most important
things to consider for sustainable development, and this is one of the current problems
Brgy. Labogon, Mandaue City, Cebu faces.

US President Jimmy Carter once said, “This growing mountain of garbage and
trash represents not only an attitude of indifference toward valuable natural resources,
but also a serious economic and public health problem.” This statement goes to mean
that garbage has a serious impact on one’s well being and to the world as a whole.

“Most human activities generate waste and the manner in which these wastes
are handled, stored, collected and disposed of that poses risks to both the environment
and human health.” (https://www.ukessays.com/essays/environmental-
sciences/problems-of-waste-disposal-in-developing-countries-environmental-sciences-
essay.php) In the case of the aforementioned barangay, according to the residents
during the conducted interview, they have observed that their place has been used by
many industries outside their barangay as a dumpsite. Also, based on their report,
garbage in their area are not collected regularly and sometimes take a month to be
fetched by the assigned officials. “Swerte nalang og makolekta usa sa usa ka semana”
(Lucky for us if it gets collected once a week.), one of the residents said. Clearly, based
on their reported statements, this waste problem is not only dependent on the residents
but also on the part of the municipal officials.

It was February 5, 2017 when The Freeman published a news about Barangay
Captain Renato Suson receiving a complaint from the faculty and staff of Labogon
National High School for his negligence of duty and violation of the implemented

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Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Law. In the complaint,
school officials said that the barangay has failed to collect their school garbage for 4
months that time even if they keep reminding the chief about this issue.
(https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2017/02/05/1669284/labogon-
mandaue-city-barangay-chief-faces-raps-uncollected-trash)

By January 2019, Ex Mayor Luigi Quisumbing of Mandaue City said, “After

assuming office 2 years ago, [I] thought that traffic was the city’s worst problem, but it’s
not. It is the city’s garbage.” (https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/sunstar-
cebu/20190109/281625306443555)

Incumbent Mandaue City Mayor Cortes during his State of the City Address
(SOCA) on October 7, 2019 said that the city has been strictly implementing solid waste
management in addition to his announcement of the opening of the night market and the
reopening of Barangay Labogon slaughterhouse.
(https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/sunstar-cebu/20191008/281496458032791)
However, this statement of him is not parallel with the current situation of Labogon.

Based on the information gathered last November 2019 from the person or
official assigned in demographics of Brgy. Labogon, they do not have open dumpsites
,and sanitary landfills and only one compost pit to dispose their wastes into. This alone,
will cause a big problem to the appropriate waste disposal or management to the
community.

The local government did not provide proper area for people to dump their trash
and also they do not monitor their assigned workforce for the collection of the
accumulated trash of the residents.

Solid waste management has remained a big challenge for local government
officials, specifically in Barangay Labogon even long after the implementation of
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

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 EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT (PESTEL)

Political Factor Economic Factor

 Inflation rate
might affect the
cost of materials
-Corruption needed to create
the product

Legal factor Socio-cultural Factors

Creation of new  Attitude of people

toward work, and
set rules with their willingness to

regargds to PESTEL help their

environment clean
waste disposal  Lifestyle
 The idea of some
by the local that little things
actually do not
government matter will make
this project
unsuccessful

Environmental Technological
Factor
 Climate
Change  Materials
needed
might not
be
available in
the market.

Fig. 1 External Factors (PESTEL) Analysis

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Root Cause Analysis

Education

There is lack of education on how to dispose properly and

how to handle too much garbages

Improper Waste
Disposal
Lack of strict rules with regards to garbages

Non collection of garbages by the assigned personnel

Lack of discipline

People (The Government and the Residents)

Fig. 2 Root Cause Analysis of the Existing Problem

The main problem of the community is the dirty environment due to garbage
which is improperly disposed. Based on the conducted study, it was found out that the
root causes of this problem lies on people of the community themselves and education.
As regards to education, residents should be taught on how to dispose their garbage
properly. In case of failure by the assigned person of the government to collect their
trash, people should know how to handle these and not just let the garbage scatter
everywhere. Another root cause is the People (The Government and the Residents).
Lack of rules and regulations by the local government unit and applying these strictly is
highly needed to impose discipline to people. Lastly, it is important that garbage in the
household be collected to ensure clean environment in the entire municipality.

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Environmental Landscape

In line with the barangay's issue about waste management, the baranggay officials of
Labogon hired people who will collect the garbages. They will collect the garbages twice
or thrice a week. However, there are cases that the collection of wastes will only happen
once a week. There are also cases that even weekly collection of garbages became
impractical.

For us, we cannot tell that the barangay's action is really effective. Based on the
result of the conducted interview, we rate the effectiveness of the barangay's action as
6/10 (10- very successful, 1-not successful). Out of 15 households, 13 of them said that
waste disposal is still their number 1 problem and this is due to the failure to collect their
garbage by the assigned persons of the barangay. For them the best way to solve the
problem is to fix the schedule of the collection of garbages.

Barrier

Barangay Labogon needs a lot of improvement. We can see factors that hinder
the improvement of their community. One of which is lack of education.. As a result, they
might not consider takakura as a way of helping them and might think that this is just a
waste of time for them. Lack of education results to ignorance and then to being close
minded of new things being introduced, though this doesn’t apply to all.

Social Entrepreneurial Opportunity

Since most of the respondents said that their number 1 problem is garbages, we
propose the Takakura. Takakura is a project where garbages are processed to produce
fertilizers. In that way, they can earn profit and lessen the garbages in their area. The
main beneficiaries of the proposed solution are the: •Residents - they will be earning
profit through selling the fertilizers •barangay officials of Labogon - through Takakura,
the garbages in their area will decrease.

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THE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Social Enterprise
In response to the existing dilemma of the barangay which is improper waste
disposal and waste management, the group has thought of an idea to solve this which is
creating takakura which they can use in their households or sell in the neighborhood for
profit. Through this, the people will not only enjoy the profit they might receive but they
will also enjoy a cleaner and greener environment.
“Takakura or Takakura Composting method is wherein organic wastes are
broken down by micro-organisms that are cultivated from local materials. The method
involves making a seed compost from fermented solutions and a fermenting bed.
Organic waste is mixed with the seed compost and left to degrade in a ventilated
container or basket.” https://www.mysunwayproperty.com/Community_News-@-
Takakura_DIY_Composting.aspx

Mission Statement

To promote sustainability and cost effective practices through an integrated

system of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, decomposed and making it into business.

Vision Statement

To be a model in the conservation of the environment, under our program to

deliver permanent sustainable solutions to the environmental problems faced by
Barangay Labogon. To be a leader in reducing the amount of waste materials and
promote responsibility in each aspect of individual. Recover waste for its best use and
transform waste into business that could help the community decrease the number of
garbage and earn income.

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 Opprtunity Statement

Barangay Labongon has been experiencing poor proper waste disposal, huge
amount of garbage were dumped anywhere and slow progress of collection of the
garbage. Residents in barangay labangon where suffering bad odor due to defective
waste disposal activities. As a result it can affect the health, not just of the children, but
of all residents. Takakura Composite activity can mitigate the social problems, aside
from that they can earn profit from that activity. This activity allows some efficient and
effective waste management. Foul odor in their area caused by these trashes will be
reduced.

The Logic Model

Inputs Activities Output Outcome Impact

• Materials • • Low cost •Financially • Reduce the

and Tools Manufacturi fertilizers sustainable garbages
ng fertilizer
•Human that can • Provide
Capital • Market help livelihood
Resources Research farmers in • Provide low
• Selling soil fertility. cost fertilizers
to farmers.

Fig. 3 Logic Model

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Social and Economic Impact Indicators

Successful Social Entrepreneurial Opportunities emanate from well planned and

organized objectives. There are two objectives types of objectives an enterprise should
have. First is a social objective. Social objectives are those that aim to accomplish
something of social value. And the other one is Financial Objective which is based and
anchored in economic value and focuses on financial sustainability. Financial Measures
are drawn from both private and nonprofit practice. Objectives’ primary purpose is to
provide impact to the society not just to the enterprise as well.

Impact Model

Impact Model is designed to serve as an instrument to help entrepreneurs analyze how

the operations work and contribute to decision-making activity for the development of the
enterprise by providing vision, mission, goals, and strategies. This model makes the
connections simple, clear, and easily understood. It gives an overview on how things
should be done.

What are seen in the impact model are Mission Statement, Problem Statement,
Validated Product or Service, and Metrics that Illustrate Impact.

Business Model

A business model illustrates how an organization creates, delivers, and captures value in
social, cultural or other context. It is important because it is designed for the successful
operation of the business. Mission and vision statement are components of a business.
It is combined to provide statement of company's goal, purpose and objective but
sometimes these two are used interchangeably. Mission statement defines the
company's business, its objectives and its approach to reach those objectives while
vision statement describes the desired future position of the company.

Operational Models

Operational models are designed in accordance with the social enterprise's financial and
social objectives, mission, marketplace dynamics, client needs or capabilities, and legal
environment. They illustrate configurations used to create social value (measurable

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 impact) and economic value (income), and can be applied equally to institutions,
programs, or service delivery.

Logic Models

Logic models are based on theorizing acceptable models of rationale to curtail problems
in the society. It puts great emphasis on planning and strategy as it is a logic model
namely. It starts with an input to activites then moves to outputs and its outcomes and
eventually ends to impact. This way of approaching problems provide a logical and easy
way to assess and control situations as well as planning them to ensure feasibility.

Operating Model

Companies
Takakura Other
Individual Buyers Corporations
Movers
……. ………

Fig. 4 Operating Model

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 CHAPTER 4

THE BUSINESS MODEL

Plastic Suppliers: Door to Door

Delivery
-Delivery of Manufacturing
basin, pail and Online
hose Market Cost-Effectiveness Visibility
Research
Safety One Call Away
Sales
Volunteers of Effectiveness Tutorial Companies
SitioTawason,
Takakura Convenience Direct Individual
Barangay
Labogon, Materials and Sales/Delivery Buyers
Mandaue City, tools
Retail Stores
Cebu City
Volunteers
-Market search Labor

-Manufacturing

-Distribution Manufacturing Cost

Marketing
Sales
Taxes

Fig. 5 Business Model

Customer Segment

Our target customers are private corporations and individual persons especially those who
engage in agricultural activities.

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Value Proposition

Our product is Cost-Efficient because it is priced at low price because of its low manufacturing
cost and low markup rate. Safe and Effective because the materials used in making the product
are natural, no chemical added and it is also convenient because we offer free delivery to our
customers.

Customer Relationships

Customers will not have a hard time looking for our product. They can contact us through chat
because we are visible online or txt us.

Distribution Channels

Our product can be bought at retail stores or it will be delivered door to door to our customers
by the persons in charge in delivery.

Key Activities

Our key activities are divided into three which are Manufacturing, Market Search and Sales. The
volunteers are divided into 2 groups 1 in manufacturing and 1 in market search and sales. The
group assigned in manufacturing will be responsible in making the product. In making the
product they will need the plastic containers such as basin, pail and hose which is delivered by
our selected plastic supplier, soil, fruit peels or ‘pasaw’ and dried leaves. First they will put the
soil in the basin then put the fruit peels, pasaw and dried leaves. They will wait for 1 week and
after that they will pack the finished product. The group assigned in market search and selling is
responsible for gathering customers and delivering the product to them.

Key Resources

Our key resources are the materials delivered by our selected plastic suppliers, waste of the
residents and the labors of the residents who volunteer.

Key Partners

Our key partners are the plastic suppliers and the residents of SitioTawasan who will volunteer/

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Cost Structure

The cost of the product are made up of the manufacturing cost which is the materials, labor and
incidental cost in making the product, marketing expenses to advertise our product and taxes.

Revenue Structure

Our revenue will basically come from the sales.

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 CHAPTER 5
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

Summary

Provided with the current situation of Sitio Tawason, Barangay Labogon,

Mandaue City, our proposed social enterprise aims to help solve the social problem they
are facing as of the moment which is about excessive garbage and how to dispose it
properly.
Takakura, or takakura composting is a method in which organic materials such
as leaves, decayed fruits, etc. wil be used as fertilizer. This will be put in a basin with soil
where plants can be planted. The decayed organic materials will then serve as fertilizer
for the plant planted inside the big basin or pail.
Instead of the trashes being scattered everywhere, it can now be used as a
fertilizer. This way of composting can also be used to gain profit. Residents can create
their own takakura then sell it to the public who does not have the luxury of time to
create such. Above all, they will be able to somehow help solve their problems in
garbages.

Conclusion

All throughout this course, we have witnessed a lot of social problems our society
is currently facing. With this, we were able to learn and realize that we are not just
students, but rather we can also do something to help the community solve these
existing social problems.
We have realized that there a lot of things that we can actually do for the society.
We just need to first open our eyes to the reality and be involved.
This immersion, through this course, taught us the value of helping others and
our world as a whole. This will serve as a lesson to us as we journey the surface of the
planet earth.

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 BIBLIOGRAPHY

Internet Resources:

https://www.ukessays.com/essays/environmental-sciences/problems-of-waste-disposal-in-
developing-countries-environmental-sciences-essay.php

https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2017/02/05/1669284/labogon-mandaue-city-
barangay-chief-faces-raps-uncollected-trash

https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/sunstar-cebu/20190109/281625306443555

https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/sunstar-cebu/20191008/281496458032791

https://www.philatlas.com/visayas/r07/mandaue/labogon.html

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 APPENDIX

October 15, 2019

Manatad, Amado Igot

Barangay Captain
Labogon, Mandaue Cebu City

Dear Sir,

Good day! We are 2nd year college students and faculty from the University of San Carlos, School
of Business and Economics. As part of our General Education subject requirement for this
semester of Social Entrepreneurship 1 is to conduct a field study. Our study aims to create a
concept paper that presents the socio-economic profile of the respondents and also the needs
and opportunities in the community. As per the arrangement of our school department,
Barangay Labogon is one of the chosen and our assigned place to conduct the study with.

Thus, we are humbly asking for your support with regards to this matter. May we also know Sir
what date on November, preferably weekends in which we can conduct our study in your place.

Thank you so much for your support and cooperation! God bless you!

Very respectfully yours,

JYLEN CHRISTE P. PONSICA

Class Representative

Noted by:

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 MARIA ANGELITA RAMONA
VALLES
SOEN teacher

Attached is the following general information we would like to ask:

1. Barangay Population
2. No. of sitios/ households in the community.
3. (Please add)
…

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 APPENDIX B

COMMUNITY PROFILING SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

PART I:
Respondent: Barangay Chairman/ or any Barangay Officials
Physical and Demographic Characteristics
Province: ___________________________
City/ Municipality: ____________________
Barangay:__________________________ Classification:_______________________
Number of Purok/ Sitios: ______________
Total Land Area (in square kilometers):_________
General Description and Characteristics of the Barangay
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Barangay Boundaries
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Major Sources of Livelihood:
1.
2.
3.
Demographic Reference
Population:
No. of Male:_________________________ xxx

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No. of Female:_______________________
Number of Households:________________
Reference Period & Sources of Data:_____________
Total number of Registered Voters:
No. of Male:_________________________
No. of Female:_______________________
Reference Period & Soures of Data:__________________
Labor Force Activity No. of people
Employed
Unemployed labor force
Unemployment Rate

Basic Services and Service Institutions

Write (1) if YES
Write (0) if NO Facility Is the Facility present in If YES in the previous
the barangay? question, how many
facilities are present in the
barangay?
Educational Facility

a. Day Center

b. Pre-School

c. Elementary

d. Secondary

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e. Vocational

f. College/University

Health Facility
Private medical clinic
Hospitals
Maternal and child clinic
Barangay health centers
Family planning centers
Others, please specify
Security Facility
Police station
Bank
Public market
Multi-purpose Hall
Others, please specify
Public Transport
Bus
Taxi
Jeepney
Tricycle
Others, please specify
Water Supply
Deep well
Artesian well
Shallow well
Commercial water refill
stations
Others
Garbage/ Waste Disposal
System
Open dump site

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Sanitary landfill
Compost pits
Others

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 APPENDIX A

In signing this document, I am giving my consent to be a participant for the concept

paper that was conducted by MARY SHYNE K. CERVANTES of the School of Business and
Economics (SBE) University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines.

I understand that I will be part of their concept paper entitled: TAKAKURA: A

SUSTAINABLE APPROACH FOR WASTE REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT whose
aim is to help solve the social problem of Brgy. Labogon, Mandaue City which is about
waste disposal.

I understand that the interviews will be conducted in s place at my convenience

not necessarilywithin the resort premises. I will be made to respond to the questions
included in the Interview Protocol.

I also understand that the researchers may contact me for more information in
the future.I understand that I was selected to participate in the study because I have the
necessary knowledge and experience which are helpful for the realization of the paper.

My participation in the study is granted freely. I have been informed that participation
in the interviews is entirely voluntary and I can refuse to answer any specific question. I
have been told that my answers to questions will form part of the thesis. This study will
benefit the the residents of Brgy. Labogon, Mandaue City.

I understand that the results of this research will be given to me if I ask for them
and that theresearcher is the person to contact if I have a question about the study or
about my rights as a study participant.

Sincerely yours,

_____________________________________________
Mayor, Municipality of _______________
Cebu, Philippines

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Date signed:

APPENDIX C

MAP OF THE RESEARCH INSTRUMENT

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 APPENDIX E

CURRICULUM VITAE

I am John Rey S. Gumandao, currently taking up Bachelor of

Science in Accountancy at University of San Carlos. I was born on
February 8, 2000 in Zamboanga Sibugay.

I graduated my highschool education with honors.

I highly engage myself in youth activities in our town, example

basketall league. Through this, I am able to reach out to my fellow citizens
and able to connect to them. At some point, whenever they have concerns
that I am capable of helping, I help them.

I am Luke S. Mabale, 20 yrs old, born on November 15,

1999 at Tugbungan, Zamboanga City.

During my highschool years, I was the editor-in-chief of

THE QUILL our school publication. I was also hailed as the
Ambassador of Senior High School Education and the Ambassador
of Goodwill.

I am good at socializing and this has served as bridge for

me to be able to connect to people. I am always willing to help
others as long as I can. I am also an active member of our parish youth ministry.
Through our church ministries, I am able to connect more to help and help them even in
the least way that I can.

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 I am Mary Shyne K. Cervantes from Consolacion Cebu
born on February 8, 2000. I am an academic awardee during my
highschool years. I graduated with honors.

I actively involve myself in our school’s outreach activities.

I love going out with people and talking to them all about life and
the society we live in today.

It is my passion to help people especially kids. Kids are

very close to my heart. Seeing them makes my heart smile.

I am Joharah P. Batobalonos, born on July 8, 2000. I am from

Toledo City.

I am an academic awardee and in fact was declared

as the Math Challenger for the year 2015. I am also an active
member of the Youth for Christ. Church ministries help me
connect to people more and make me realize of a lot of things
that I can do for my community.

I am Ira Christine A. Barbosa from Cataingan, Masbate. I was

born on August 22, 1999 and currentlt taking up the Bachelor of
Science in Accountancy.

During my elementary and highschool years, I was an active

officer of the Supreme Pupil/Student Government. I am also a Girl
Scout and I engage myself in division, regional, and national
scouting. I was also YES-O (Youth for Environment in Schools
Organization) officer. Engaging in environmental activities makes me
happy and makes me fall in love more with people and the
environment.

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