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FOLLOW UP RESEARCH ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PH214 CHILD

DEVELOPMENT CENTER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ON REMOVING

YOUTH AGES 6-23 YEARS OLD FROM POVERTY IN PHASE 4

BAGONG SILANG, CALOOCAN CITY

A Thesis

Presented to

The Faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences

University of Caloocan City

In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Subject

Philippine Political System

By:

Sarah I. Correa,
Sonia D.G. De Guzman
Mel Francis O. Morales

December 2019
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RECOMMENDATION FOR ORAL EXAMINATION

This thesis entitled, “FOLLOW UP RESEARCH ON THE

EFFECTIVENESS OF PH214 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ON REMOVING YOUTH AGES 6-23 YEARS

OLD FROM POVERTY IN PHASE 4 BAGONG SILANG, CALOOCAN

CITY” prepared and submitted by Sarah I. Correa, Sonia D.G. De Guzman,

and Mel Francis O. Morales, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

subject Philippine Political System, has been examined and is hereby

recommended for oral examination.

LEOPOLDO A. DE JESUS
Professor
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APPROVAL SHEET

This research entitled “FOLLOW UP RESEARCH ON THE

EFFECTIVENESS OF PH214 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ON REMOVING YOUTH AGES 6-23 YEARS

OLD FROM POVERTY IN PHASE 4 BAGONG SILANG, CALOOCAN

CITY” prepared and submitted by Sarah I. Correa, Sonia D.G. De

Guzman and Mel Francis O. Morales, has been approved by the

Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of _________ % on

_______________.

______________________ ______________________
Member Member

______________________
Chairperson

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject

Philippine Political System.

Dr. Victor S. Clavel

BPA-Special Dept. Head
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CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY

We hereby certify that this thesis entitled, “FOLLOW UP RESEARCH

ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PH214 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ON REMOVING YOUTH AGES 6-23 YEARS

OLD FROM POVERTY IN PHASE 4 BAGONG SILANG, CALOOCAN

CITY” is our own work and that, to the best of our knowledge and beliefs, it

contains no material previously written or published by another person or

organization nor any material which has been accepted for award and any

other degree or diploma from a university or institution of higher learning,

except where due acknowledgement is made thereof.

Furthermore, we declare that the intellectual content of this thesis is

the product of our work although we have received assistance from others

on the manner of organization, presentation, language and style.

SARAH I. CORREA

SONIA D.G. DEGUZMAN

MEL FRANCIS O. MORALES

Researchers
Date: ____________________

Attested by:

LEOPOLDO A. DE JESUS
Professor
Date: _________________
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This would not have been possible without the guidance and the help

of several individuals who in one way or another contributed and extended

their valuable assistance in the preparation and completion of this paper.

Mayor Oscar G. Malapitan, Chairman of the Board of Regents, for

providing programs designed for professionals facing challenges, new

trends, and changes in their respective expertise;

Atty. Rene Richard Salazar, President of this university for the

support in the BPA- Special Program of the school;

Dr. Bernadette B. Enriquez, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences

and Dr. Victor S. Clavel, Department Head of Bachelor in Public

Administration – Special Program for their encouragement, suggestions,

recommendations and approval of this study;

Mr. Leopoldo A. De Jesus, the researcher’s professor for the

guidance and supervision towards the progress of this study and his

recommendations which contributed to the refinement of this work.

To all other professors, who serves as mentors of the researcher for

sharing their knowledge and experiences in the different fields of discipline

during the entire years of their study.

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To the administrators of PH214 Child Development Center, for

their willingness to share the information needed in this study. The

researchers found inspiration from the efforts they made towards helping the

beneficiaries of their institution.

To the family and friends of the researchers, the researchers are

grateful and blessed for all those sacrifices; for the financial support, time,

effort, energy, knowledge and love extended that serves as an inspiration

and motivation in making this study.

Above all, Our Almighty God, the greatest motivator and provider of all

the opportunities, strength, wisdom, and resources. They are extremely

thankful to Him for using the right people to help them finish this study.

SARAH I. CORREA

SONIA D.G. DE GUZMAN

MEL FRANCIS O. MORALES

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DEDICATION

This study is dedicated to all indigent youth who are aspiring to be

successful individuals in attaining their dream careers provided by having

the right tool in the form of tertiary education. The researchers

acknowledged the hardship of studying without proper financial support and

hopes that this study will open awareness and opportunity that can be

extended by scholarship programs. In this regard, the individuals behind

this research hope that the endeavors of these youth will be achieved for a

better and more sustainable life.

The researchers finally dedicate this work to their families who served

as a source of encouragement and inspiration that leads to the completion

of this research work.

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ABSTRACT

Title : FOLLOW UP RESEARCH ON THE EFFECTIVENESS

OF PH214 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ON REMOVING YOUTH

AGES 6-23 YEARS OLD FROM POVERTY IN PHASE 4

BAGONG SILANG,

CALOOCAN CITY

Researchers : Sarah I. Correa,

Sonia D.G. De Guzman

Mel Francis O. Morales

Degree : Bachelor in Public Administration

Adviser : LEOPOLDO A. DE JESUS

School : University of Caloocan City

Year : 2019
_____________________________________________________________

This study re-investigates the effectiveness of the scholarship

program provided by PH214 Child Development Center, a non-government

organization in Phase 4 Bagong Silang, Caloocan City, in terms of providing

proper education as a tool for the development of the socio-economic status

of their beneficiaries..
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In order to come up with the conclusions and recommendations,

statistical data and other useful information were gathered, presented and

evaluated from the respondents of this study through focus group discussion,

questionnaires and by gathering necessary documents and reports. Factors

that affects the effectiveness of the program are then discussed and

evaluated including the challenges encountered, the method used by the

institution to resolve these issues, and the recommendations that can be

undertaken to further improve the program. It can therefore be found that the

struggles that the institution encountered affect the success of the program.

Struggles like lack of commitment from parents and beneficiaries;

sponsorship and other untoward events results to unplanned exits by the

recipients. The remedies implemented by the institution involved in this

struggles were also implemented including the extent of the implementation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title ………………………………………………………………………….... i
Recommendation for Oral Examination …………………………………... ii
Approval Sheet .…..…………………………………………………………. iii
Certificate of Originality …………………………………………………….. iv
Acknowledgement ………………………………………………………...... v
Dedication ……………………………………………………………………. vii
Abstract ………………………………………………………………………. viii
Table of Contents .……………………………………………………...….. x
List of Figures………………………………………………………………… xi

Chapter Page

1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction ………………………………………………….. 1
Background of the Study ……………………………..……. 3
Statement of the Problem …………………………..……… 4
Scope and Delimitation of the Study …………..………….. 5
Significance of the Study ………..…………………….…… 6

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Related Literature ……………………………..………….…. 8
Related Studies ……………………………………………… 9
Synthesis of the Reviewed Studies ……………….….…… 12
Theoretical Framework ……………………………………... 13
Conceptual Framework ……………………………….….… 15
Definition of Terms ……………………………………..…… 17

3 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

Research Design…………………………………………….. 19
Population and Sample of the Study …………………...…. 19
Research Instrument ……………………………………..… 20
Validation of the Research Instrument ………………….... 20
Data Gathering Procedure …………………………………. 21
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LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE NO. Page

1 Location of PH214 Child Development Center, Phase 4 6

Bagong Silang ……………………………………………... 6

2 Tinto’s Student’s Integration Model ……………………... 15

3 Conceptual Framework …………………………………… 16