Revised Soen Concept Paper

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

Attested by:

Name of Faculty Adviser: _______________________________________________ Signature of Faculty Adviser: _______________________________________________ Date Signed: _______________________________________________

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Signature

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

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Page No.

Title Page

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Endorsement Sheet

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Executive Summary

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Acknowledgement

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Table of Content

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List of Tables

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List of Figures

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Introduction

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The rationale of the Study

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Significance of the Study

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Profile of the Community

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NEED AND OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS (NOA) Overview of Social Problem

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Current Trends (PESTEL)

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Root Causes

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Environmental Landscape

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Barriers

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Opportunity

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THE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Mission, Vision, Opportunity Statement and Key

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Strategies

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The Logic Model

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Operating Model

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The Business Model

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SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS vi

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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APPENDIX

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LIST OF TABLES TABLE NO.

TITLE

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Geography and 1

Demographics of Barangay

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Labogon, Mandaue

LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE NO. 1

TITLE External Factors (PESTEL) Analysis

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Root Cause Analysis

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Logic Model

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Operating Model

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Business Model

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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

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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

2015 Aug 1

Growth rate

21,028

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/environmentalsciences/problems-of-waste-disposal-in-developing-countries-environmental-sciencesessay.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 xi

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/labogonmandaue-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/sunstarcebu/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 needed to create the product

-Corruption

Legal factor

Socio-cultural Factors

Creation of new set rules with regargds to waste disposal by the local government

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PESTEL  

Environmental 

Technological Factor

Climate Change

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Materials needed might not be available in the market.

Fig. 1 External Factors (PESTEL) Analysis

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Attitude of people toward work, and their willingness to help their environment clean Lifestyle The idea of some that little things actually do not matter will make this project unsuccessful

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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Chapter 3 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

• Materials and Tools •Human Capital Resources

Activities

• Manufacturi ng

Output

Outcome

• Low cost fertilizers

•Financially sustainable fertilizer that can help farmers in soil fertility.

• Market Research • Selling

Fig. 3 Logic Model

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Impact

• Reduce the garbages • Provide livelihood • Provide low cost fertilizers to farmers.

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 xviii

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

Takakura Movers

Companies

Other Corporations

Individual Buyers

…….

……… Fig. 4 Operating Model

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CHAPTER 4

THE BUSINESS MODEL

Door to Door Delivery

Plastic Suppliers: -Delivery of basin, pail and hose

Manufacturing Market Research

Cost-Effectiveness Safety

Online Visibility One Call Away

Sales Volunteers of SitioTawason, Barangay Labogon, Mandaue City, Cebu City -Market search

Takakura Materials and tools

Effectiveness

Tutorial

Companies

Convenience

Direct Sales/Delivery

Individual Buyers

Retail Stores

Volunteers 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-indeveloping-countries-environmental-sciences-essay.php

https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2017/02/05/1669284/labogon-mandaue-citybarangay-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 xxix

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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