Research Topic: CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABLE IMPACTS ON ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY IN THE PHILIPPINES

Chapter 1 Research Problem and Type of Research

This research problem is about the occurrence of climate change in the Philippines and its connections with the present electric power supply problems. In this case, the research topic

which can be classified as an engineering research originates from the research problem. The research problem can be described by both the climate change and electric power shortages in the Philippines (slides Part 2). The research topic was identified upon a reflection on its practicality and usefulness in undertaking the study in which climate change as the source of the problem as the central idea to explore. Definite reason for the selection of this topic aside that it will be an interesting choice, power supply as an opinion have pronounced impact on the economic, social, environmental and way of life of ordinary Filipino people. This research problem is a current issue and a personal concern that requires to be addressed. The choice of topic also comes from the researchers personal work and life experiences. The research topic was elevated to a research study as upon reflection the topic was deemed researchable. This means that the topic can be and should be researched. It can be researched for the reason that the researcher has the access of resources at some key points in order to collect related data for definite period of time and means to analyse this collection of data. As of the case that this should be researched, there is the support from the lecturer regarding this matter upon consultation (Creswell 2003). Even though this topic started as a curiosity questioning Philippine Government officials statements that power shortages is associated with climate change, it became a critical factor for a this research. Since this will help generate ideas and will sustain researchers future effort. This idea is primarily generated with long exposure with cable news network and also experiences the inconvenience as well as the negative effect of regular power interruption. In this case, research idea was stemmed from unsystematic intuitions of what is the link of climate

change with power supply in the Philippines, on this perspective the research can be characterised of exploratory research (Graziano & Raulin, 2004). In another view, this research can be considered as part Exploratory Research when it will attempt to determine whether or not a phenomenon exists. In which in this case if there is a climate change occurring in the Philippines and if it has the sustainable impact to the electric power supply (Dane, 1990). The research also can be explorative since the topic is meant to find out if this phenomena is happening, will attempt to pursue new insights, analyse the phenomena in a different light aside from asking series of question regarding this topic (Saunders, Lewis & Thornhill, 2000). From the perspective that the research is being descriptive, this involves by analysing the Climate Change and Power situation in the Philippines to a more defined study and to distinguish this to other related phenomena particularly in the Southeast Asia nations (Dane, 1990). The objective of a descriptive research is to present an accurate picture of persons or phenomena. There is the importance to portray a clear picture of the situation. In this perspective after the collection of interesting data, there should be the development of the researchers skill in evaluating this data and to synthesise the generated ideas. Furthermore, after all the descriptive research work done, conclusions and recommendations can be drawn based on the data (Saunders, Lewis & Thornhill, 2000). In another perspective in this research as an explanatory research, it basically answers the question of what, how and why. This will involve in the examination of a cause-effect between two phenomena the Climate Change and Power Shortages in the Philippines. This research will determine if the explanation is valid or other explanation is more valid (Dane, 1990). From other point of view, the study will establish a relationship between two variables which are the Climate and Power Supply in the Philippines. As an explanatory study, there is the emphasis of

researching the situation in order to explain the relationships between the two said variables (Saunders, Lewis & Thornhill, 2000). Based on the definition of an Evaluation Research in which the study will explore the effectiveness of a certain product, process or a program, the research topic is not applicable on this type of research. For the reason that there is no product or a program involve. And on the other hand the researchers will not have the resources to test any specific processes (Slides Part 2).

As a result of careful analysis of all types of research, the study will be conducted in an explanatory approach. For the same reason, that in an explanatory research it will answer the research question of what, how and why. Furthermore, upon critically evaluating the research topic, it is accepted that it is reasonable and worthwhile. Therefore, it is not a waste of time and effort in the side of the researcher. In addition, in order to understand in depth what really is happening to the country in terms of its economic, social, environmental and any change of way of life as the relevant factors for the research.

Chapter 2 Preliminary Literature Review

Climate Change, William H. Schlesinger There is that rising concentrations of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere of the Earth shown by physicists who specialised in atmospheric science. This phenomenon will raise the temperature of the whole planet at times, rates and certain places that contributes consistently the ongoing climate change. Human health and habitation and local economies will be affected by the unfolding impacts of this phenomenon. The article accepts the existence of climate change and recent observations of certain places that has ongoing climate change. It also has a strong belief that the public question the existence of climate change and its willingness to act regarding this problem. Climate Change, Ian Dunlop