Republic of the Philippines

Project FREE-Sulong Tarlac

University of St. La Salle
Bacolod City

APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis of Dong A. Obispo entitled “Academic Performance of the

Beneficiaries of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples – Educational
Assistance Program (NCIP-EAP),” which is prepared and submitted in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Arts in Education Major in
Educational Leadership, is hereby accepted.

ANTONIO L. SANTOS, Ed.D.

Adviser

THESIS COMMITTEE

BOBBY P. CAOAGDAN, Ed.D.

Chairman

AGNES M. MACARAEG , Ed.D. REDEMPTOR G. TOLEDANO

Member Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
Master of Arts in Education Major in Educational Leadership.

Comprehensive Examination passed.

MYRNA Q. MALLARI, DBA

Academic Administrator
Project FREE-Sulong Tarlac
Date: ___________________
 xii

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE NATIONAL

COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES – EDUCATIONAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (NCIP – EAP)

A Thesis Presented
to the Faculty of the Graduate School
University of St. La Salle
Bacolod City

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Master of Arts in Education
Major in Educational Leadership

DONG A. OBISPO
June 2016
 xi

ABSTRACT

Title: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE BENEFICIARIES OF

THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES –
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (NCIP-EAP)

Name: Dong A. Obispo

Degree: Master of Arts in Education

Major: Major in Educational Leadership

Institution: University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City

This is a descriptive study which determined and analyzed the academic

performance of the NCIP-EAP beneficiaries in San Jose District, SY 2015-2016. There

were 36 beneficiaries and all of them were included in this study.

Findings revealed that the beneficiaries of the NCIP-EAP generally had nuclear

type of families; had 5-6 family members; had monthly income below the poverty line;

had farmer parents; and had parents who mostly acquired elementary education.

Student beneficiaries mostly acquired average academic performance and had less

involvement in extra-curricular activities.

Students had not developed the desirable habits to achieve good academic

performance. Students had not developed regular study habits in reading, note taking,

studying, memorizing and preparing for a test. Students’ problems were mostly in

acquiring Math and Science competencies; far distance of home to school; and

inadequate allowance.
 xii

Based on the findings and conclusions, the study recommends that beneficiaries

must develop study habits to improve their academic performance; and they could adopt

the study habit techniques developed in the action plan. For Teachers, they must provide

full support to the NCIP-EAP beneficiaries; and must ensure that they teach practical

study habits to the NCIP-EAP beneficiaries and monitor how students are applying the

techniques. For the school administrators, they must provide programs to support the

NCIP-EAP beneficiaries; they could look for sponsors to provide one-year school

supplies to lessen financial needs of the students; and put up clubs or organization in

school to support the NCIP-EAP beneficiaries.

 xi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher would like to acknowledge and extend his sincere gratitude and

appreciation to the individuals who made this study possible;

To the Provincial Government of Tarlac through the leadership of Governor

Hon. Victor A. Yap, for providing the public school teachers with the opportunity to

grow professionally in their chosen field of expertise through Project-FREE-Sulong

Tarlac.

To University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City, for accommodating the public

school teachers of Tarlac province; for the opportunity to gain further knowledge and

competence in teaching;

To the management of Tarlac State University headed by Dr. Myrna Q.

Mallari, the Academic Administrator of Project FREE Sulong Tarlac, for allowing the

public school teachers to use its facilities in pursuit of their graduate degrees and for her

support and encouragement to the teachers, including the researcher;

To the Department of Education Division Superintendent of Tarlac Province,

Dr. May Batenga Eclar, former School Division Superintendent, Dr. Estrelita S.

Cunanan, OIC-School Division Superintendent, Dr. Joel S. Guileb, as Project FREE-

Sulong Tarlac DepEd coordinator for allowing the conduct of this study and the

pursuance of the researcher’s graduate studies;

To Prof. Antonio L. Santos, his thesis adviser, for his exemplary guidance,

monitoring and constant encouragement throughout the course of this thesis;

 xii

To the panelists, Dr. Bobby P. Caoagdan, Dr. Agnes M. Macaraeg, and Mr.

Redemptor G. Toledano for their suggestions to improve this study;

To Dr. Rommel P. Reginaldo, District Supervisor of San Jose District, Dr.

Rogelio B. Agunday, Jr., Principal of Villa Aglipay Central Elementary School and Iba

Elementary School; Mr. Esmeño L. Carrera, Principal III of ECNVHS and Prof.

Niño B. Corpuz, Guidance Counselor of Tarlac State University, College of Education.

To Dr. Annie Michelle F. Laurzano, Head Teacher III of Iba High School, San

Jose District for her motivation and consideration;

To his friends, Liza C. Gonzales, Jinky G. Palma, Jenny Ann E. Manarpiis,

Brenda R. Valdez, Rosalie C. Miranda, Rowel P. Ramos, Rodel B. Valdez and to all

the faculty of Iba High School who stood firm in prayer so he may finish this research;

But most of all, the guidance of the most gracious Heavenly Father who is

always forgiving and giving the wisdom and courage to the researcher and who made

him feel more confident in making this research.

Dong A. Obispo
 xi

DEDICATION

This research work is wholeheartedly dedicated to

My parents and Guardian Angels…

Danilo Agas Obispo

and

Rebecca Aquino Obispo

My siblings and my inspirations…

Danreb, Joel, Darlie Dahlia

My nephews and nieces, my motivators

Daren John & Denver Dale

Jonalyn, Jomarie, Jovylyn & Joel

Mark Carlie

Daniela Gail & Daphnie Jade

My Almighty God… my strength

Heavenly Father

Dong A. Obispo
 xii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

APPROVAL SHEET ………………………………………………….……………i

TITLE PAGE ……………………………………………………………………..ii
ABSTRACT ……….………………………………………………………………...iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………….………...……………………………………..v
DEDICATION...….………….………………………………………..….………….vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS……….…………………………………………...............viii
LIST OF TABLES………....………………………………………………………...x
LIST OF FIGURES……...…….………………………………………….…………xi

Chapter

1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND ……………………………..1

Introduction……………………………………………………………...1
Statement of the Problem ……………………………………………….5
Significance of the Study ………….……………………………………7
Scope and Delimitation of the Study.………..………………………….7
Definition of Terms ………...…….……………………………………..8

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES ........................12

Related Literature ………………………………… …………………...12

Related Studies ……………………………………………....................18
Foreign……………………………………………….…………….18
Local ……………………………………………………….………23
Conceptual Framework …………………………………………………27

3 METHODS OF STUDY AND SOURCES OF DATA ….............................30

Research Design ………………………………………………………..30

Research Locale .......................................................................................30
Research Respondents…... ……….……………………………………..31
Research Instrument…………… ……………….………………………31
Data Gathering Procedure…………………….…………………………32
Statistical Treatment…………… ……………………………………….33
 xi

4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS
AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA…….................…………….………34

Profile of NCIP – EAP Beneficiaries……………………………….….34

Academic Performance.………………………………………...............40
Study Habits of the NCIP – EAP Beneficiaries .…………………….…49
Problems Encountered by the NCIP – EAP Beneficiaries .………….…58
Proposed Action Plan……………………………………………….…..65

5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCUSIONS &

RECOMMENDATIONS ……………………………………….…...............71

Summary of Findings ………………………………………….….……..71

Conclusions …………...…………………………………………............77
Recommendations …………...……………………………………………78

BIBLIOGRAPHY……………….……..……………………………………..............80

APPENDICES………….…………………………………………….….……………83

A Permit to Study…………………………………………….…………….83

B Letter to Principal ….……...………...……….…………….…................84

C Letter to the Office of NCIP …..………...……….……….……………..85

D Letter to Principal for Validation ….……...………...…….……………..86

E Letter to District Supervisor for Validation ….……...……..….................89

F Letter to Guidance Counselor for Validation ….…...……..…..................90

G Questionnaire…………………………………………..………................91

H Guidelines……………………………………………….………………..98

CURRICULUM VITAE………………………………………….…………………114
 xii

LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1 Respondents of the Study…….……...……………………………..………..31

2 Family Type of the Respondents………………….……………….………...34

3 Family Size of the Respondents ……………………………………………..35

4 Monthly Income of the Families of Respondents……………………………36

5 Work of the Fathers of the NCIP-EAP Beneficiaries………………………..37

6 Work of the Mothers of the NCIP-EAP Beneficiaries……………………....38

7 Highest Level of Educational Attainment of the Parents………………….....39

8 Academic Performance of the Students……..……………………………….40

9 Academic Achievements of the NCIP-EAP Beneficiaries…..……………….43

10 Achievements in Mathematics,
Science and Schools’ Press Conference Competition……..………………….45

11 Achievements in Sports, Nutrition Month

and Home Making Skills Competitions ……..…………………………….....47

12 Reading Textbooks………………..………………………………………….49

13 Taking Notes……..…………………………………………………………...50

14 Practices in Studying ……………………………….....……………………..53

15 Memorizing ……..……………………….......................................................54

16 Preparing for Tests ……………………………………………………..……55

17 Managing Time ……………………………………………………………...57

18 Academic Support Problems ………………………………………………...58

19 Personal Problems ……………………………………..…………………….61

20 Interpersonal Problems ……………………………………............................62

 xi

21 Motivational Problems ……………….………………………………………63

22 Time Management …………..…………………….. ………………...............64

 xii

FIGURE

Figure Page

1 Paradigm of the study……..………………………………………………..28