PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA

Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Allan S. Sulay

Punong Barangay
Barangay 700, Malate Manila

Dear PB Sulay,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 700, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser

January 4, 2017
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

Hon. Felibus C. Papa

Punong Barangay
Barangay 701, Malate Manila

Dear PB Sulay,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 701, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Celia S. Nepomuceno

Punong Barangay
Barangay 702, Malate Manila

Dear PB Sulay,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 702, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Emelita D. Ureta

Punong Barangay
Barangay 703, Malate Manila

Dear PB Ureta,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 703, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Samuel A. Apura

Punong Barangay
Barangay 704, Malate Manila

Dear PB Apura

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 704, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Rodrigo Y. Catamora

Punong Barangay
Barangay 705, Malate Manila

Dear PB Catamora,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 705, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Apolinario D. Mendenilla

Punong Barangay
Barangay 706, Malate Manila

Dear PB Mendenilla,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 706, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Anita D. Romero

Punong Barangay
Barangay 707, Malate Manila

Dear PB Romero,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 707, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Arthur L. Muriel

Punong Barangay
Barangay 708, Malate Manila

Dear PB Muriel,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 708, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Manuel G. Luna

Punong Barangay
Barangay 709, Malate Manila

Dear PB Luna,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 709, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Alberto Cariño Jr.

Punong Barangay
Barangay 710, Malate Manila

Dear PB Cariñ,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 710, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Eduardo O. Torcelino

Punong Barangay
Barangay 711, Malate Manila

Dear PB Torcelino,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 711, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Nemencio L. Domingo

Punong Barangay
Barangay 712, Malate Manila

Dear PB Domingo,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 712, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Iluminada D. Urmeneta

Punong Barangay
Barangay 713, Malate Manila

Dear PB Urmeneta,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 713, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Efren M. Santos

Punong Barangay
Barangay 714, Malate Manila

Dear PB Santos,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 714, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Rolando T. Salud

Punong Barangay
Barangay 715, Malate Manila

Dear PB Salud,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 715, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Alfredo P. Ocampo

Punong Barangay
Barangay 716, Malate Manila

Dear PB Ocampo,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 716, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Jose R. Reblando

Punong Barangay
Barangay 717, Malate Manila

Dear PB Reblando,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 717, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Oscar A. Espiritu

Punong Barangay
Barangay 718, Malate Manila

Dear PB Luna,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 718, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Renato M. Osmeña

Punong Barangay
Barangay 719, Malate Manila

Dear PB Osmeña,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 719, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Enriqueta O. Platon

Punong Barangay
Barangay 720, Malate Manila

Dear PB Platon,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 720, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser
 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Department of Family and Community Medicine

January 4, 2017

Hon. Edgar C. Zabarte

Punong Barangay
Barangay 721, Malate Manila

Dear PB Zabarte,

Warmest greetings!

We are second year medical students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of
Medicine. As part of the requirements for our course in Family and Community Medicine 2, we are
currently conducting a study entitled “Association between Family Functioning (APGAR) and
Parents’ Attitudes on Handling Adolescents (10-19 yrs old) with Suicidal Tendencies Residing in
Selected Barangays in Malate, Manila”. The objective of the study is to determine the association
between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the parents and their attitudes on handling
suicidal tendencies among adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the sociodemographic profile of respondents;
2. Determine family functionality as to: a.) dysfunctional and b.) functional using Family APGAR;
3. Determine the attitude of parents towards suicide ideation;
4. Determine the association between family functioning (APGAR) from the perspective of the
parents and their attitudes on handling suicidal tendencies of adolescents aged 10-19 yrs old.

In line with this, we would like to request for permission and assistance from your good office in
conducting our data collection in Barangay 721, Malate, Manila on January 8-31, 2018.

Should you have further inquiries or concerns, you may contact us at 0947-463-5944.

Thank you and we hope for your favorable response.

Respectfully,

TIMOTHY HUDSON DAVID C. CARANDANG

Principal Investigator

Noted by:

ADORA M. ABAT, MD, MHA, FPAFP

Research Adviser