KALIKASAN

KABATAANG LIDER KAISA SA KALIKASAN IN CAVITE

GRANT MARCO M. LABII

BSBA Major in Business Operations Management

August 3, 2011 Date Submitted

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A research proposal submitted to Ms. Andrea Doroa in partial fulfilment of the research requirements in ENG 102 (Communication Arts and Skills 2). First semester 2011-2012. De LA Salle University- Dasmarias, Cavite

KALIKASAN KAbataang LIder KAisa sa KalikaSAN in Cavite By Grant Marco M. Labii BSBA major in Business Operations Management

Introduction Significance of the Study: To have life is a blessing from God and having our natural resources is a gift from him. Before the humans creations, God has even prepared for humans place to live in the beauty and richness of nature for man to continue to live and enjoy life with nature(Salibay, 2008) The English word ecology is taken from the Greek oikos, meaning house, and thus refers to our immediate surroundings, or environment. (Ricklefs, 2007)Each ecological system embodies different kinds of processes from organism to biosphere. Our natural resources is taken into two types in their category-the renewable which are resources that are placed by natural processes or essentially inexhaustible in their uses; and the non-renewable resources like the ores, fossils, and minerals do serve equal importance for the continuity of mankind and other life forms(Ricklefs, 2007).With this, Hesser (2000) stated that most youth, especially the students enjoy their study about earth science particular of some environmental issues because they are curious about the world around them and the planet on which they live. But when our ecology becomes not balance, some of our natural resources become a history of tomorrow, innovated, simply do not exist for todays generation (Emmons, 1997).

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A research proposal submitted to Ms. Andrea Noroa in partial fulfilment of the research requirements in ENG 102 (Communication Arts and Skills 2). First semester 2011-2012. De LA Salle University- Dasmarias, Cavite

As population continue to increase, the use and consumption of our natural resources continue to increase geometrically too. It is the fact that people continue to use and enjoy the riches of their natural resources yet many do nothing to replace their consumption thus impairing the capacity of peoples environments natural resources (Avila, 2006). This is the ironic scenario. The shrinking capacity of the Earths natural resources may soon the single most important issue confronting humanity because of the pursuit of industrialization and human activities. Worldwatch Institute said:
These changes have coincided with an apparent loss of political momentum on environment issues that governments and the schools demonstrated in recent global warming talks collapsed(Stress, 2002)

Government officials as well as the youth leaders, the schools, different organizations, and all human races should be concerned that many global ecosystems are in danger[example of this is that
one-quarter of the coral reefs in the worlds tropical oceans were sick or dying (Stress, 2002)].

God is raising a new generation who will participate over his creatures and willing to be used by God in advancing and expanding his kingdom (Villanueve, 1999) for human beings are given a certain dominion over all creatures. The holy scriptures declare: You have made man/woman lord over the work of your hands, set all things under their feet (Ps.8:6). God says: Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth and conquer it (Gen 1:28). It can rightly be said that all things were created in the service and use of human beings(Salibay, 2008). With this, the significance of this study is to achieve its objective about the involvement of youth leader in nation building, and in nature. To enable youth leaders, particularly in Cavite whether it is inside or outside the campus, to reach out to the needs of our mother nature into a simplest way. Has been designed to support the value growth of individuals and groups in conserving, preserving, and maintaining our ecological balance in different ways

Lastly, the researcher aims to prove that at the heart of each youth leaders is transformation. The youth leaders outside the campus such as the SKs or the Sangguniang Kabataan, the service team at GK (Gawad Kalinga) or different NGOs youth leaders, and the incampus organization under the CSO-RSO, CSCs, SCE, and Auxiliary groups become agents of change and bearers of hope here in Cavite towards the whole world. This journey of transformation ultimately points people towards building a nation of believers who are of one heart and one mind who would share their resources to care for our nature and each other so may the ecology may soon be balance. Now more than ever, the youth should realize that the power to determine the future of this country is in their hands (Malipot, 2009) for them to become an
improve youth leaders, moreover as a citizen.

Review of Literature: As the study came to exist the researchers found out that there were lots of filipino youth leaders who were involved in environmental activities in many parts of the globe. One of this is in the biennial Tunza International Youth Conference which is all about UNEPs global youth forum that brings together young environmentalists, ages15 to 24, from all over the world to share experiences on the environment (the
affection in Kiswahili, a sub-regional language in Eastern Africa). word Tunza means to treat with care or

One who attended this forum may not ring a

bell in his country but mention Reinier Tinapay among the 180 participants who attended at the said event in Leverkusen, Germany. He is a 24 year old from Davao City who ably led in United Nations Environment Program-initiated gathering and a leader used to head the watershed Management Youth Council in Davao City. At the article of Buban(2007), Tinapay said that We
expect that whatever we learn from this weeklong conference, all of us will return to our respective communities and become beacons of activities as well as motivators for many others to play a part in addressing environmental challenges,

Tinapay years conference focus is climate protection, regenerative energies and

modern technologies for environmental protection. Tinapay suggested that while technological and industrial processes are the usual sources of environmental damage; why not also use modern technology in solving our environmental problems? Indeed this cooperation is important since everybody should be involved in the area of environmental protection and at the same time ensuring that the voice of the youth is also heard in political debates. (Buban, 2007) Another example of youth involvement to nature that makes the US impressed was with Hanna Esguerra, 20 years of age who has been behind the mangrove rehabilitation of AngPulo and a former chair of the Sangguniang Kabataan for Quilitisan, had lobbied with her barangay council to turn AngPulo into an ecological park studded with mangroves. The islet was then named AngPulo Mangrove Conservation Park and was declared a marine-protected area in December 2009.Since the project began, the islet is all about mangrove tree-planting activities and youth camps that espouse environmental preservation. It was also great to see the participants snorkelling, learning about corals and species, and planting trees(Querubin, 2011). Although some of our youth leaders was been recognized by different countries, the youth can be a spark within themselves. There came a study conducted about the involvement of
youth leaders about environmental issues and activities. Arnold (2009) conducted interview research

with young environmental leaders to discover the past influences that they perceive have contributed to their current involvement in environmental action. In all, 12 young people participated in semi structured, in depth interviews. They met clear criteria including positive environmental attitudes, behavior, initiatives, and involvement in multiple spheres of action. The main self-identified influences on their environmental action were parents, experiences outdoors in childhood, friends, role models, teachers and youth groups and conference or gatherings. These results build on and extend previous research on significant life experiences of adult

environmentalist and also deepen the understanding of the nature and combination of these influences with young people (Arnold, 2009)
As Buban(2007) stated that although its long-term goal is to encourage the youth to make a

difference in their communities, the youth leaders and young environmentalist should Act locally but to think globally ,not to think just to their organization but to the whole communities
thinking that they are still their responsibility and beneficiaries (Dodos, 2010). The results of the presents study may lead to some sociologist believed that the younger generation plays a key role in

sustainable development on our planet and those who are active in environmental protection today could become the decision-makers of tomorrow. (Buban, 2007). As Querubin (2011) stated
that to have an advocacy of green tourism and also for the all-out community participation in regards

to environmental awareness.
Emmons (1997) defined positive environmental action as a deliberate strategy that involves decisions, planning, implementation, and reflection in order to achieve a specific positive environmental outcome. Arnold(2009) concluded that young generations, are considered as the agents of hope for

the country. A generation who should really do its roles as supporters and helpers in the development of Physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and above all the spiritual aspects of every citizen(Arnold, 2009). As the research proposal is in process, the researcher found out that there are several youth organizations, implementing different environmental activities. Since DLSU-D one of his vision is to participate meaningfully in the process of social transformation by forming God-centered , people-oriented, and patriotic persons who serve as responsible and professionally competent stewards of Gods Creation. All organizations at DLSU-D is involve in different environmental activities as part of their outreach activity. Ruffino (2009) stated on his article that the newly-elected university student council at DLSU-D

already have its vision on what to bring into line. The council plans on coordinating their activities with the five-point Lasalian youth agenda on Education, governance, environment, youth involvement and Lasalian formation.As Ilas(2011) said that USC at DLSU-D are not only known as events- maker but as transformer of life. Ilas (2011) added that being an adviser in the council of student organization, its major goal is to unite all student organization through student activities particularly in education, health, spiritual, and environmental activities. On the other hand the non-government organization and the SKs manage their time of implementing different environmental activities in corresponds to the needs of their community and for the progress of the entire society. Therefore, this research proposal is an instrument to study, to determine, to analyze, and to evaluate, or to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of each youth leaders particularly in Cavite, who are currently, involve on different organizations whether it is inside or outside the campus. As the researcher look out to the different studies and researches, the researcher can now make used the study of the youth leaders who are involved in different environmental activities in Cavite, as a sampling of the youth leaders who are involve in different environmental activities in the Philippines and as a pioneer in conducting this kind of research here at DLSU-D.

Objectives of the Study This research proposal entitled KALIKASAN (KAbataang LIder KAisa sa KalikaSAN) In Cavite generally aims to analyze the involvement of youth leader in corresponds to their organizations regarding to the environmental issues and to our ecological balance. Specifically, it seeks to 1) identify and examine the factors that influence and affect them in making up some

project regarding to publics enjoyment of natural resources. 2) Test and analyze the most commonly used by the youth leaders in conserving our natural resources and maintain our ecological balance. 3) Determine and develop the youths strategy in having some environmental project more effective and more efficient for the betterment of our environment economically (of less in expense). This research proposal aims to promote camaraderie among youth leaders with the same goal in saving our environment as well as the researcher through extending their efforts inside or even outside the university. Also, the researcher aims to practice the University core value of communion which means of providing service to the nation and to our nature. All this is made possible by a faith-life characterized by a deep and passionate love for God and neighbor particularly to the researchers target population for an easy and accurate output. The concrete manifestation of this, is a life dedicated to caring and sharing so that faith, hope, and love is increased where it is most lacking. This is the life of a brothers keeper and as Gods steward in nature and communities. Time and Place of Study The study will be conducted on the second semester of 2011-2012. The first draft will be submitted on August 3, 2011 and the final submission of this research proposal will be on August 5, 2011. The study is from July 21, 2011 - September 5, 2011 in the Student Development and Activities Office (SDAO) under the Office of Student Services (OSS), the Council of Student Organizations (CSO) with some of the 45 Recognized student organizations (RSO). The University Student Council (USC) including of some 8 College Student Councils (CSC) particularly in the college of Business Administration; the Student Commission on Election (SCE), De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, Cavite and some barangays having a

Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) namely in Brgy. Sta. Fe, Dasmarinas, Cavite, Brgy. San Francisco, and other barangay that the researcher in accordance of the SKs approval; different nongovernment organizations and different organizations of different university here at Cavite. Methodology The research design to be used for this study will be a combination of a two-wave survey, content analysis and method testing. A -page survey questionnaire in English, with questions based upon the objectives of the study, will be distributed in accordance of our sampling. Sampling is the process of selecting units, like people, organizations, or objects from a population of interest in order to study and fairly generalize the results back to the population from which the sample was chosen. The advantage of using sampling is to reduce the cost, greater speed, greater scope, and it is greater accuracy in which it is based upon the researchers objective (Reyes-Zamora & Ladao-Saren, 2008). In sampling there are lots of methods that can be used but with this research proposal the best method in sampling that can be used is the systematic random sampling. Systematic random sampling with a random start is a method of selecting a sample by taking every kth unit from an ordered population, the first unit being selected at random. The k is called the sampling interval and the reciprocal 1/k is the sampling fraction (Reyes-Zamora & Ladao-Saren, 2008).The interval serves as the constant difference between two consecutive numbers in the progression. The contents of our survey are divided into five parts: 1) interest and influence assessment, 2) dominance of environmental activities determination, 3) leadership skills assessment, 4) training developmental skills analysis, 5) recommendation and suggestion evaluation. This will gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of the environmental projects implementation. The questionnaire will undergo pre-testing before it is finalized. There will be

also an interview schedule for president of the university student council in DLSU-D before the survey is conducted. While the survey from the different officers in different organization outside or inside the school the session will be recorded for content analysis. Hereafter the effectiveness and efficiency of the organizations implemented environmental projects will be formulated based on the survey results and content analysis that will undergo testing/experimentation during the second wave of the survey. The research will be conducted at LCDC (Lasalian Community Development Center) who is responsible for every outreach activity of different organizations inside DLSU-D and part of this is the activity of building up the nation and the nature outside the university (DLSU-D). The Environmental Resource Management Center & Campus Development Center (ERMAC) in having a lot of wisdom regarding environments natural resources and still responsible to every activities regarding the natural resources inside or outside the campus named DLSU-D. The campus main library particularly in the social sciences on the second floor; And the archives or the thesis section on the third floor of the said library. The officers in different organizations inside DLSU-D particularly the presidents, different organizations outside DLSU-D specially in GK (Gawad Kalinga) youth service team and some SK (Sangguniang Kabataan) officers under the used of Systematic random sampling which is randomly selected at first, and systematically selected with the sampling interval will be the main respondents of the study. The organization chosen in accordance to the systematic random sampling are as follows:

The Systematic Random Sampling

Formula: N/n or 1/kth
1. ABSSOC 2. BOMS 3. YFC 4. JMA 5. JPMAP 6.JPAMA 7. JPIA 8. SK's 9. HRMS 10. TLS 11. DPS 12. PLS 13. DPMS 14. LCS 15. ORSP 16. CCJE-CSTAG 17. COSA 20. PATRIOTS 19. LIFTERS 20. OAS 21. PUFC 22. SHIDOKAN 23. SIFE 24. FLUX 25. FS 26. FL 27. GENSHIKEN 28. CEATSC 29. LIFEBOX 30. Marche Societe 31.MAO 32. Silvertongue 33. Outsiders 34. VOX 35. JFINEX 36. CPM 37. UPCG 38. SERVE 39. SIFE 40.CLASC 41. COSSC 42. CIHMSC 43. CBASC 44. SBL 45. VB

Since the systematic random sampling is randomly selected at first. The researcher preferred to select the organization SERVE. Using the formula k = { N/n or 1/kth } the researcher can now able to determine the constant

difference between two consecutive numbers in the progression or the interval. Since our population is 45 and approximately the researcher need 9 organizations for the research. Therefore the solution will become
N

/n = 45/9 = 5. Thus our kth is 5. Therefore the respondents will be the officer starting randomly at SERVE with the

kth is 5 are the following {SERVE, CBASC, YFC, SKs, DPMS, Patriots, SIFE, CEATSC, Outsiders (youth organizations outside DLSU-D)}.

Since one of the researchers respondents came from outside of DLSU-D one method of sampling that he can use is what we called the snowball sampling. It is the process starts by identifying someone who meets the criteria for inclusion in the study. The respondent is then asked to recommend others whom they may know who also meet the criteria. For the researcher, snowball is the best method and very useful when populations are inaccessible or when the target population is very hard to find. The selection of the organizations will be randomly but still systematically so as to attain diversity and for the researcher not to be bias to different organization whether it is inside the campus under the classifications abovementioned and must be a recognized organization in DLSU-D under the office of the Student Services (OSS); or outside the organization under the classifications abovementioned and must be recognizes by the government of the Philippines in

accordance to the Article 2 section 20 about the non-government organization and the provisions for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) as part to the Article 2 Section 13 in youth vital role in nation building(De Leon, 2007). The interviews and the surveys will be personally conducted by the researcher. Before the researcher conducts the surveys, there will be an interview schedule with the organizations selected. To gather data from the organizations, the researcher will make use of an interview guide which contains the following: a) What are the factors that influence them in making some environmental activities b) Commonly used environmental activities and the title of the said activity c) Strategies for being a good leader d) The most dominance activity in environmental projects e) The utilization, evaluation, and implementation of environmental projects The interview will be used an open and closed question. An open question allows a free response and a closed question allows only a fixed response in order to measure what is lacking on the given fixed measure and how the youth leader is knowledgeable in answering about environmental activities and issues. To measure their active involvement and response by means of implementing projects of different environmental activities. The first wave of the survey will be conducted approximately on the fourth week of July, the usual time after the process of plenty letters and signatories that a researcher should do before having its interview and survey to the different organizations outside or inside the campus (DLSU-D) as legitimate organizations and a manner of respect to their organization. The secondwage of research will be conducted on the second week of August after the analysis and interpretation of the filled up survey forms or a second wave of determination. The data collected

will be categorized and tabulated through counts and percentages in the form of graphs, FDT (Frequency Distribution Table) for organizations and ease of use of the researcher. A professional statistician will be consulted during her free consultation hours as part of the advantage of the researcher in currently taking up a statistic subject (MGN 122a) to teach and guide the researcher to tabulate the data to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of the data synthesized. The content analysis will also be conducted while one of the environmental activities is enacted. The session will be recorded in a form of pictures in Appendix E (Photo Documentation) as a proof that they are implementing these environmental projects. The method which has been finalized will be carried out simultaneously with the second wave of survey, so as to test if the said implemented projects can be improved. After the second wave of survey, the same process will happen categorization, tabulation, and analysis. A final method for the effectiveness and efficiency of Cavites youth leaders involvement in environmental activities will be formulated and finalized. All this is made possible by a faith-life characterized by a deep and passionate love for God and neighbour particularly to the researchers target population for an easy and accurate output.

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Arnold, H. (2009). Youth and Environmental Action:Perspectives of Young Environmental Leaders on Their Formative Influences. Retrieved July 30, 2011, from EBSCO HOST: http://ehis.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=4&hid=102&sid=7e5b74b8-912d-4dic-a581 Avila, J. (2006, December 15). AMOR. (G. LAbii, Performer) Oratorical Speech, Mangatarem,Pangasinan, Region 1. Buban, C. ( 2007, September 10). Young Pinoy environmentalist makes a global impact . Retrieved July 31, 2011, from Sosy / Sosy: http://services.inquirer.net/print/print.php?article_id=87727 De Leon, H. (2007). Textbook on the Philippine Constitution. Manila: Rex Printing Company,Inc. Dodos, J. (2010). Youth involvement in environment and health activities. Serbia. Emmons, K. (1997). Perspective on environmental actions: Reflection and revision through practical experience. The journal of Environmenal Education , 34-44. Hesser, D. (2000). Focus on Earth Science. United States of America: Merrill Publishing Company. Ilas, R. (2011, August 1). CSO Outreach activity meeting. (G. Labii, Interviewer) Lesaba, M. (Wednesday, May 25th, 2011, May 25). Youths help develop islet into eco-park. Retrieved July 30, 2011, from Inquirer life style: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/9173/youths-help-developislet-into-%E2%80%98eco-park%E2%80%99 Malipot, I. (2009, September 22). The nations Leading students & campuses. Manila Bulletin, pp. E-1 & E-2. Querubin, G. (2011, May 12). Inquirer Southern Luzon : Marinduque: A big classroom for nature study. Retrieved July 31, 2011, from Inquirer Headlines / Regions: http://services.inquirer.net/print/print.php?article_id=20110512-336013 Reyes-Zamora, C. O., & Ladao-Saren, L. B. (2008). Elementary Statistics. Manila: MG Reprographics. Ricklefs, R. (2007). The economy of Nature. New York : W.H. Freeman and Company.

Ruffino, P. (2009, February-May). USC 09-10 to focus on Youth Involvement. Heraldo Filipino, p. 2. Salibay, E. T. (2008). Christian Morality in Contemporary Society. Quezon City: C & E Publishing,Inc. Stress, A. (2002, January 24). Ecological Decline. Manila Bulletin, p. 7. Villanueve, J. (1999, October). Youth, It's time to wake up. Lassalian Academe, p. 9. Woodward, S. (2003). Biomes of earth. USA: Greenwood Publishing Group,Inc.

Appendix A: Budget Proposal

ESTIMATED EXPENSES KALIKASAN in Cavite July 21, 2011 August 05, 2011

Materials Supplies expense (folders, clips, staples, paper works) Advertising expense (Different forms, internet) .. Services Statistician (on free consultation hours) Love gifts for the two interviewees... Transportation Contingency(10% of total) Php 0.00 Php 200.00 Php 200.00 Php 150.00 Php 100.00

Php 0.00 ________________ Total:Php 650.00

Prepared by:

Grant Marco M. Labii Researcher Attested By:

Glaize Anne Minano CBASC Auditor Noted by:

Ms. Andrea Noroa ENG 102 Professor Appendix B: Survey Form:

Name (optional)/ Signature :_________________________________ Position/organization: ______________________________ Age:______________ Gender: __________

What influence you for having different activities in building our nation and environment too? Because of the traumatic effect of global warming Because you have a passion and motivated to love and care them Because you oblige to do so Others (please specify)__________________________________________ Being part of different environmental activities, what is the most commonly used in building our nature and our nation as well? (Please specify the title of the said implemented project at the back) Tree planting To educate the public about natural resources and involve them in resource management decisions 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Protection for non-renewable resources (Example: Campaigning for no to mining in Palawan) Others (please specify)__________________________________________ Being a leader, what are some strategies in making your members follow you? Having creative plans and knowledge

Giving motives and awards Having dignity to stay firm in front of them/ role model Others (please specify)__________________________________________

How can you develop your members ability and skills in continuing the guts and love to nature in an affordable way? By means of training like workshops and attending seminars By means of practising and implementing the project of activities always By means of fundraising using recyclable materials to lessen the expenses By implementing different environmental activities that makes it very enjoyable Others (please specify)__________________________________________ Being a leader here in our society, what do you think is the best method that you may use for the betterment of our environment and in maintaining our ecological balance? Conservation Preservation Education Management Others (please specify)__________________________________________

Appendix C: Interview Form ______________________________________________________________________________

1. What influence you for implementing different activities in building our nation and environment? 2. Being part of different environmental activities, what is the most commonly used in building our nature and our nation as well? 3. Being a leader, what are some strategies in making your members follow you? 4. How can you develop your members ability and skills in continuing the guts and love to nature in an affordable way? 5. Being a leader here in our society, what do you think is the best method that you may use for the betterment of our environment and in maintaining our ecological balance? 6. Is there any upcoming event that will be implemented in regards to environmental activities?

7. Who are the target participants for the said event? 8. Would it be consume a lot of expenses? 9. What is your objective and intention in doing this? 10. What is the most effective and appropriate environmental activities you have done so far? 11. What are the positive indicators in showing that your evaluation in that activity is the best?

INTERVIEWEE: Name Position Organization

IN WITNESSED OF:
Name, Signature& Date

Position Organization

Grant Marco M. Labii

Interviewer Appendix D: Letters and Signatories ______________________________________________________________________________

July 25, 2011

Ms.Jemily B. Mamayson Director,SDAO De La Salle University-Dasmarias Dear Mrs.Mamayson: I am a Business Operations Management student, taking the course code ENG 102 (Communication Arts and Skills 2) and currently pursuing my research proposal as part of our curriculum, entitled KALIKASAN (KAbataangLIderKAisasaKalikSAN). The objective of this study is to determine and to analyze the involvenet of youth leader in this University regarding the environmental issues and the relevance of ecological balance in our society. We will conduct a survey and interview to the following respondents as a key element of our study and it follows:
1)

CSO-RSO (Council of Student Organization-Recognized Student Organization )

2) 3)

USC and CSC ( University Student Council and College Student Council) SCE (Student Commission on Election)

In line with this, may we request your good office for a copy of the list of officers of the abovementioned organizations/groups enrolled in DLSU-D (SY: 2011-2012) I hope this letter will merit your positive response. Thank you. In St. La Salle,

Grant Marco M. Labii BOM 23

Noted:

Ms. Andrea Noroa English Professor Appendix D: Letters and Signatories ______________________________________________________________________

July 29, 2011

TO:

USC CSO RSO CSC

RE:

Ms.JemilyMamayson Director, SDAO

Greetings of Peace! I am a BSBA major in Business Operations Management student, taking the course of ENG 102 (Communication Arts and Skills 2) and currently pursuing my research proposal as part of our curriculum, entitled KALIKASAN (KAbataangLIderKAisasaKalikSAN).

In line with this I would like to inform your good office that I would be having an interview regarding about the essence of leadership skills in saving our mother Earth and as well of the different accomplishment report in environmental activities particularly in outreach. I am hoping for usual support and kind consideration.

In St. La Salle,

Grant Marco M. Labii BOM23, student Noted by:

Ms. Andrea Noroa English Professor