FEAPITSAT COLLEGE OF DASMARIÑAS

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Awareness of FEAPITSAT College of Dasmarinas

To the Provincial Ordinance “No To Plastic”

Practical Research presented to the faculty

Of Feapitsat College of

Dasmariñas City, Cavite

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for

Senior High School

General Academics Strand

Arines, Miguel Angel G.

Manlanat, Adrian Joshua U.

Castillo, Sheen Russel V.

Ugalde, John Paul M.

OCTOBER 2018

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 Chapter 1

Introduction

A plastic material is any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids

that are moldable. Plastics are typically organic polymers of high molecular mass, but they

often contain other substances. They are usually synthetic, most commonly derived from

petrochemicals, but many are partially natural. These plastics play an important part in your

life. Plastics' versatility allow it to be used in everything from car parts to doll parts, from soft

drink bottles to the refrigerators they are stored in. From the car you drive to work in to the

television you watch when you get home, plastics help make your life easier and better. There

are lots of different types of plastics, there are Thermoset or thermosetting plastics,

Thermoplastics, Polyethylene terephthalate, Polystyrene (Styrofoam) and etc.

These plastics have a lot of useful effect on us human beings. Plastic creates toxic

pollution at every stage of its existence: manufacture, use, and disposal. Plastic is a material

that the Earth cannot digest. Every bit of plastic that has ever been created still exists,

including the small amount that has been incinerated and has become toxic particulate matter.

In Africa, the investigation finds out that the use of this plastic packaging for a long period of

time will increase the rate of viable fungal count. In the Philippines, pollution is the biggest

problem in Manila Bay for example. Plastic pollution is the most visible form. In August

2012 for example, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported that

they collected as much as 1,800 tons of trash—mostly plastic bags and wrappers.

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 For that said reasons, there are ordinances made and passed in the different cities and

regions in the country. For this research study, the researchers aim to determine the

compliance of the FEAPITSAT College of Dasmarinas to that said ordinance, specifically

Provincial Ordinance No. 007-2012. The researchers will determine the reasons why or why

not an establishment complies with the city ordinance. Establishments that comply to the

ordinance will be determined.

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Theoretical Framework

In the 1970s, scholars began recognizing the limits of what would be termed the

Human Exemptionalism Paradigm. Catton and Dunlap suggested a new perspective that took

environmental variables into full account. They coined a new theory, the New Ecological

Paradigm, with assumptions contrary to the HEP. The NEP recognizes the innovative capacity

of humans, but says that humans are still ecologically interdependent as with other species.

The NEP notes the power of social and cultural forces but does not profess social

determinism. Instead, humans are impacted by the cause, effect, and feedback loops of

ecosystems. The earth has a finite level of natural resources and waste repositories. Thus, the

biophysical environment can impose constraints on human activity.

The 1960s built strong cultural momentum for environmental causes, giving birth to

the modern environmental movement. Widespread green consciousness moved vertically

within society, resulting in a series of federal policy changes in the 1970s. This period was

known as the “Environmental Decade” with the creation of the United States Environmental

Protection Agency and passing of the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and

amendments to the Clean Air Act. Earth Day of 1970, celebrated by millions of participants,

represented the modern age of environmental thought. The environmental movement

continued with incidences such as Love Canal.

It has to be acknowledged that the positivism research philosophy is difficult to be

explained in a precise and succinct manner. This is because there are vast differences between

settings in which positivism is used by researchers. The number variations in explaining

positivism may be equal to the number of authors who addressed the area of research

philosophy. Nevertheless, in its essence, positivism is based on the idea that science is the

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only way to learn about the truth. The text below explains positivism with the focus on

business studies in particular.

One of the earliest notable recognition by the Philippine government of the importance

of sustainable development taking into consideration the environment was set out in the 1987

Constitution which stipulates that “The State shall protect and advance the right of the people

to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.”

In 1991, the Philippines began to address the issue of climate change in its thrust to

achieve sustainable development with the formulation of the Philippine Strategy for

Sustainable Development. As a result, the country officially adopted the Philippine Agenda

21 which serves as the nation's blueprint for sustainable development. During the same year,

government agencies and the Philippine Network on Climate Change were convened to create

the Inter-Agency Committee on Climate Change (IACCC) led by the Environmental

Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The

Committee aimed at harnessing and synergizing the various activities undertaken by the

national government and civil society in response to the crisis posed by growing problem on

climate change.

In 2007, Administrative Order 171 was issued to create a Presidential Task Force on

Climate Change (PTFCC). The task force is mandated to address and mitigate the impact of

climate change in the Philippines, paying special attention to adaptation, mitigation and

technological solutions. In particular, the task force focuses on improving compliance to air

emission standards and acts to combat deforestation and environmental degradation.

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 More recently, R.A. 9729 (Climate Change Act of 2009) which aims to systematically

integrate the concept of climate change in the policy formulation and development plans of all

government agencies and units, to the end that the government will be prepared for the impact

of climate change was enacted also creating the Philippine Climate Change Commission

(PCCC).

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Conceptual Framework

In view of the preceding theoretical background, the following conceptual framework

was developed as shown in Figure 1.

Business establishments Awareness of

FEAPITSAT
Types of packaging College of Dasmarinas
Community
Dependent variable
Independent variables

Provincial Ordinance No.

007-2012

Intervening variable

Figure 1: A flowchart of the different variables that served as bases for the determination of

the Awareness of FEAPITSAT College of Dasmarinas to the Provincial Ordinance No. 007-

2012: “No To Plastic”

Figure 1 shows how the provincial ordinance will affect the use of plastic in the

FEAPITSAT. It is an ordinance prohibiting, regulating, and prescribing, certain uses of

plastics for goods and commodities that ends up as residual wastes and promoting the use of

eco bags and other environment friendly practices as an alternative, and providing penalties

for violation thereof.

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Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine/identify compliance of FEAPITSAT College of

Dasmarinas community to the “no plastic ordinance”.

Specifically it aims to answer the following questions:

1. to determine the profiles of respondents according to:

 Teaching

 Non-teaching

 students

2. to determine the level of awareness of respondents into:

 teaching

 non-teaching

 students

3. There are no significant differences to the level of awareness among the

respondents to the provincial ordinance on “No to Plastic”

Hypothesis

There are significant differences to the level of awareness among the respondents to

the provincial ordinance on “No to Plastic”

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Scope and Delimitation

This study focused only on the compliance of the FEAPITSAT College of Dasmarinas

on the Provincial Ordinance No.007-2012.

The research was conducted at the FEAPITSAT College of Dasmarinas, specifically at

the food courts, cafes, and food stalls. All in all, there were 57 establishments in the study. It

was conducted from February 3 to February 28, 2018.

Survey method was used in the interview. Questions were asked to the workers of the

establishments.

Significance of the Study

This study of the GA1MA students which is the compliance of the FEAPITSAT

College of Dasmarinas to the Provincial Ordinance No. 007-2012 may prove to be significant

and beneficial to the following:

1. School Administration

This result can give them important inputs that will help them utilize their positions in

implementing the Plastic Ordinance in the school.

2. Students

This result can help students to be aware of the Provincial Ordinance and knowing it

will address the mindless consumption of single use plastic bags.

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3. Business establishments

This result can empower them the desire to regulate the use of plastic film bags as

packaging material but rather encourages them the utilization of alternative packaging

materials.

4. This result will encourage them to be an active participant in practices that promote a clean

and sustainable environment.

Paradigm of the Study

The following Research Paradigm was developed as shown in Figure 2.

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Provincial Implementation Effectiveness of

Ordinance No. Provincial
Compliance
007-2012 Ordinance No.
007-2012

Figure 2: A flowchart of the process that served as bases for the determination of the

Awareness of FEAPITSAT College of Dasmarinas to the Provincial Ordinance No. 007-2012:

“No To Plastic” Ordinance

As a philosophy, positivism adheres to the view that only “factual” knowledge gained

through observation (the senses), including measurement, is trustworthy. In positivism studies

the role of the researcher is limited to data collection and interpretation in an objective way. In

these types of studies research findings are usually observable and quantifiable.

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 Moreover, in positivism studies the researcher is independent form the study and there

are no provisions for human interests within the study. Crowther and Lancaster (2008) argue

that as a general rule, positivist studies usually adopt deductive approach, whereas inductive

research approach is usually associated with a phenomenology philosophy. Moreover,

positivism relates to the viewpoint that researcher needs to concentrate on facts, whereas

phenomenology concentrates on the meaning and has provision for human interest.

Definition of Terms

Plastic pollution. According to the Britannica.com, it is the accumulation in

the environment of man-made plastic products to the point where they create problems

for wildlife and their habitats as well as for human populations.

In this study, it is referred as one of the most harmful effect of plastic. Plastic pollution in the

city especially in the campus will be checked recorded.

Plastic. According to the Oxford Dictionary, it is a synthetic material made from a wide range

of organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, etc., that can be molded into

shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.

In this study, it is the main focus that will be studied. It’s effect on the environment will be

discussed. Also, the ordinance prohibiting and controlling the use of it will be tackled.

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Single Use Plastic Bag. According to the Ordinance No.007-2012, it is a flexible container

and packaging material made of thin plastic film as to wraps such as those from frozen

products, pouches (more commonly known as plastic labo) which are often use for

small items specially among sari-sari store.

In the study, they are the plastic bags most commonly used in the establishments within the

campus.

Reusable Plastic Bags. According to the Ordinance No.007-2012, they are plastics with

thickness above 15 microns, often kept and reuse by households and eventually used

as garbage bags for sanitary disposal.

In this study, reusable plastic bags are the promoted type of bags to be used as packaging in

the school’s establishments based on the Provincial Ordinance’s recommendation.

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 Chapter 2

Review of Related Literature

This chapter is composed of three parts. Part I discusses the plastics and plastic bags.

Part II discusses papers and paper packaging. Part III discusses ordinances, bills, and laws

about paper and plastic consumption in the country

Plastics and Plastic Bags

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, USA, 2014, plastics play an

important role in almost every aspect of our lives. Plastics are used to manufacture everyday

products such as beverage containers, toys, and furniture. The widespread use of plastics

demands proper end of life management. Plastics make up almost 13 percent of the municipal

solid waste stream, a dramatic increase from 1960, when plastics were less than one percent

of the waste stream. The largest amount of plastics is found in containers and packaging (e.g.,

soft drink bottles, lids, shampoo bottles), but they also are found in durable (e.g., appliances,

furniture) and nondurable goods (e.g., diapers, trash bags, cups and utensils, medical devices).

The recycling rate for different types of plastic varies greatly, resulting in an overall plastics

recycling rate of only 9 percent, or 2.8 million tons in 2012. However, the recycling rate for

some plastic products is much higher, for example in 2012, 28 percent of HDPE bottles and

31 percent of PET bottles and jars were recycled.

One of the most ubiquitous and long-lasting recent changes to the surface of our planet

is the accumulation and fragmentation of plastics, wrote David Barnes, a lead author and

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researcher for the British Antarctic Survey. Plastics are very long-lived products that could

potentially have service over decades, and yet our main use of these lightweight, inexpensive

materials are as single-use items that will go to the garbage dump within a year, where they’ll

persist for centuries (Richard Thompson, 2009).

Plastic waste is a growing concern and the drivers behind it look set to continue.

Although recently there has been a slight decrease in plastic production, this is unlikely to be

maintained. Plastic is a highly useful material and its applications are expected to increase as

more new products and plastics are developed to meet demands. The increased use and

production of plastic in developing and emerging countries is a particular concern, as the

sophistication of their waste management infrastructure may not be developing at an

appropriate rate to deal with their increasing levels of plastic waste. (Bowyer, Science for

Environment Policy, 2011)

The state of plastic waste is notoriously hard to measure. It is estimated that in 2008

EU-27, Norway and Switzerland produced about 24.9 megatonnes of plastic waste (Mudgal et

al., 2011) but its distribution is difficult to ascertain. This is especially so in the marine

environment where the constant movement of the oceans, both horizontally on the surface and

vertically within the water column, make it difficult to develop an accurate picture. Since the

discovery of the Northern Pacific Garbage Patch, research has explored the gyres as areas of

plastic waste accumulation, as well as beaches and river estuaries. There are a number of

methods used to survey marine litter and currently there are initiatives to harmonise these.

Several standardised surveillance guidelines have been developed, for example, those

produced by the Oslo Paris Convention for Protection of the Marine Environment of the

North-East Atlantic (OSPAR) and the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP).

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 Plastic bags have been introduced in 1970’s (Williamson,2003) and gained an

increasing popularity amongst consumers and retailers. They are available in huge

numbers and varieties across the world. It is estimated that around 500 billion plastic

bags are used every year worldwide (Spokas, 2007; Geographical, 2005). This

widespread utilization is attributed to their cheapness and convenience to use. The vast

majority of these bags are discarded as wastes usually after a single use. It is also

believed that after their entry into environment, plastic bags can persist up to 1000

years without being decomposed by sun light and/or microorganisms (Stevens, 2001;

UNEP, 2005a).

Accumulation of plastic bag wastes causes environmental pollution that can be

manifested in number of ways. One of the problems is deterioration of natural beauty of

an environment (Anthony, 2003). Another common problem associated with these

wastes is death of domestic and wild animals. This necessitates for proactive measures

in order to safeguard animal species against extinction (EPHC, 2002; Brown, 2003;

Flores, 2008; UNEP, 2006; Verghese et al., 2009a; Macur and Pudlowski, 2009;

Narayan, 2001). Blockage of sewerage systems is becoming a common problem in cities

and towns of developing countries. This, in turn, creates foul smells and favorable

habitats for mosquitoes and other vectors that could spread a large number of diseases

such as encephalitis, dengue fever and malaria (Ellis et al., 2005). If plastic bags get

access to agricultural fields, they reduce percolation of water and proper aeration in

soil. This results in reduction of productivities of such fields (Njeru, 2006).

Furthermore, in several poor and developing countries, these bags are frequently

used to carry food items. This practice can cause serious health problems since some

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carcinogenic agents could be generated during the chemical reactions that take place in

plastic materials (for example, colouring agents) and the food items due to temperature

variations (Narayan, 2001). In recent reports, it has been mentioned that reuse of plastic

bags can cause cross contamination of foods by microorganisms (Gerba et al., 2009;

Cliver, 2006; Maule, 2000). Moreover, plastic bags are also used for disposing of

human and other domestic wastes which makes human health more risky as compared

to “open” disposal of these wastes (Njeru, 2006; Subramanian, 2000).

Papers and Paper Packaging

Paper has been known as one of the essential building blocks of society, but has been

taken for granted in today's advanced world. Paper and related products⎯such as paperboard,

packaging, tissue and newsprint⎯introduce the social fabric of the present generation. Paper is

very common in our everyday lives; it is in almost every product that we use like books,

tissue and sanitary products, newspapers and magazines, containers, catalogs, wallpaper, food

packaging, gift-wrap, and many other staples of our daily routine. Paper fibers can be found in

our computers and paper insulation in our attics, car doors, and floors. Paper is still

considered the safest long-term way to store data. Even in surgical gowns, gas mask filters,

ice cream, our clothes, toothpaste, film base stock, and plastics, we can find paper's cellulose-

based derivative products. In fact, world paper consumption is more than 600 billion pounds

every year. This totals to an average global consumption level of about 100 pounds per

person, of which approximately one-third is printing and writing paper, another third is

paperboard packaging, and the remainder represents all other uses combined. The United

States is a major manufacturer and consumer of paper in the world, which accounts one-third

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of the world's total volume, or 200 billion pounds per year. This is approximately 700 pounds

of paper products for every man, woman and child in the US, year after year. The once-

vaunted "paperless society" bears no relationship to reality now or in the foreseeable future.

(Parayno & Busmente, 2005)

For many years, individual consumers, industries and governments have all purchased

printing and writing paper made with a high recycled-fibre content. Traditionally, fibre for

paper and paper packaging comes from the wood of trees, with other sources of fibre – such

as sugarcane and straw – making a minor contribution. In more recent times, waste paper has

also been used as a source of fibres. These recycled fibres are processed to make paper

products similar to those made from original (virgin) wood fibres. Paper used in stationery

products is often a blend of virgin and recycled fibres. This is to maintain the brightness of the

paper – virgin fibres produce whiter paper – while minimising environmental impacts.

Manufacturers also tend to “remix” the blend depending on whether there is more recycled or

virgin fibre available. Products made from 100% recycled content are usually of a lower

quality than those from virgin fibres. But 100% recycled products are still very suitable for

most stationery applications.(Allender, 2011)

A report of the Development Bank of the Philippines indicates that the local pulp and

paper industry supplies about 61% of the total paper consumption while the rest is imported

(Tenorio et al., 2001). In fact, the annual per capita consumption of paper in the Philippines is

13 kg, which is still much below the per capita paper consumption of developed countries

(DBP, 2005). Metro Manila and other urbanized areas in the Philippines show the highest

density in paper consumption. This could increase, generating waste papers that would

potentially provide enough raw materials for paper millers.

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 Those involved in the promotion of the pulp and paper industry maintain that demand

for paper products is increasing, and must be met. Paper consumption per capita and

"development" go hand in hand in this context,as if by increasing paper consumption a rise in

living standards will automatically occur. The United Nations Food and Agriculture

Organization (FAO), for example, states: "That paper is a commodity vital to the growth and

development of every country, its communications and packaging, is beyond dispute" (FAO

1986: 3). The "paperless office" is viewed as a "threat" by the captains of the pulp and paper

industry (e.g. Erickson 1996: 160), and demand is seen as something that "has to be

stimulated" (Clark, 1994 as cited in Kerski, 1995).

Today packaging has become an integral part of the product, on many occasions even

more important than the content. According to the definition for the purpose of Directive

94/62/EC packaging means all products made of any materials of any nature to be used for the

containment, protection, handling, delivery and presentation of goods, from raw materials to

processed goods, and from the producer to the user or the consumer (Stepien, 2010).

According to a study conducted by PIRA analyzing packaging demand from 2010 to

2016, the global packaging industry was worth $670 billion in 2010. The food industry

accounted for approximately 31 percent of packaging demand, at $207.7 billion, comprising

the largest portion of global consumption compared to any other industry. Ernst and Young

had a similar projection for the size of the 2010 global food packaging industry, estimating its

size at $201.5 billion. Visiongain projects that the food packaging market, which encompasses

rigid plastic, flexible plastics, paperboard, metal, glass, and other packaging materials, will

reach $251.8 billion in 2013.

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Ordinances, Bills, and Laws about Paper and Plastic Consumption in the Country

According to Article II, Section 16 of the 1987 Constitution:

"The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful

ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. "

According to data released by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in

2001 on US plastic bag, sack, and wrap consumption, somewhere between 500 billion and a

trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year. Of those, millions end up in the litter

stream outside of landfills. Considering their somewhat placid appearance, the impact of

plastic bags on the environment can be devastating. Plastic bags cause over 100,000 sea turtle

and other marine animal deaths every year when animals mistakenly ingest them as food. This

bill aims to eliminate the use of plastic bags using a two-pronged approach: first, by gradually

phasing out the use of plastic bags and, second, by introducing viable alternatives.

Provincial Ordinance No. 007-2012

An ordinance prohibiting, regulating, and prescribing, certain uses of plastics for

goods and commodities that ends up as residual wastes and promoting the use of eco bags and

other environment friendly practices as an alternative, and providing penalties for violation

thereof.

Whereas, Article II, Section 16 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the State

shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord

with the rhythm and harmony of nature;

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 Whereas, Article 1, Section 2 (b) of RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid

Waste Management Act of 2000, provides that the Policy of the State is to adopt a systematic,

comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program which shall utilize

environmentally-sound methods that maximize the utilization of valuable resources and

encourages resource conservation;

Whereas, certain forms and uses of plastics end up as litter, it’s proper disposal is

often taken for granted leaving the practically everywhere and finding its way into our

drainage system, creeks, rivers and to Laguna Lake and Manila Bay causing host of

environmental health and sanitation problems such as clogging, flooding, pest infestation,

dengue proliferation and degradation of water quality.

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 Chapter 3

Methodology

This chapter includes the research design, participants of the study, research

instruments, interview schedule, validity and reliability of the instruments, procedures in data

gathering, treatment and analysis.

Research Design

The research design used in this study is the quantitative descriptive research design.

In this design, the researcher collects both forms of data at the same time during the study and

then integrates the information in the interpretation of the overall results. On the other hand,

survey questionnaires were used to determine the compliance of the FEAPITSAT College of

Dasmarinas to the Provincial Ordinance No. 007-2012

The researcher made use of various steps in the conduct of the study. A stratified

cluster random sampling was used. A researcher-made instrument was validated by experts

and modified was used to answer the problems specified at the beginning of this paper.

Furthermore, data collection and analysis procedures were also performed to come up with

valid results.

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Respondents in the Study

The respondents in the study participants include business kiosks and food stalls inside

and outside the FEAPITSAT College of Dasmarinas. Secondary participants are based on

observation of what kind of packaging used by the business establishments. All business

establishments either private or school owned establishments are selected in the research

study. A total of 25 participants were used in the study. The sample population was

purposively selected.

Research Instruments

A researcher-made instrument was used in data gathering for this study. The

instrument went through validation by credible persons. The researcher made survey

questionnaire was used to determine the compliance of the FEAPITSAT College of

Dasmarinas to the Provincial Ordinance No. 007-2012.

The instruments for this study includes a survey questionnaire. Furthermore, the

researcher included open-ended questions for further confirmation in the responses made in

each set of questionnaires.

The questionnaire was used to determine the compliance of the FEAPITSAT College

of Dasmarinas to the Provincial Ordinance No. 007-2012. Part A comprised questions on the

profile of the establishments particularly the name of the establishments, owner, length of

stay, and type of ownership. Part B is about the ordinance and an open ended question.

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Data Gathering Procedure

The procedures for data collection were divided into two phases. Phase 1 involved the

initial steps of the study such as the construction of survey questionnaires. Phase 2 involved

steps in the implementation of the experiment.

Phase 1

1. The researchers constructed a survey question and then were presented to their

credible adviser for reviewing and validation.

Phase 2

1. The researcher conducted the survey for 3 days inside and outside the campus and

around the vicinity.

2. The researcher checked the test and the results were analyzed using statistical tools.

Data Analysis Procedure

Descriptive analysis was performed using means and percentages to determine the

compliance of the FEAPITSAT College of Dasmarinas to the Provincial Ordinance No. 007-

2012. The mean scores were interpreted using the descriptive ratings and descriptions. A T-

test was used to determine their significant differences.

Furthermore, the Pearson Correlation was employed to determine if significant

differences existed among the use of different wrappers or bags in the establishments.

Statistical significance was set at 0.05. All responses in the survey questionnaire were tallied

and classified using thematic analysis. Percentages were used to present qualitative data.

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 Chapter 4
Tabulation and Analysis

RESPONDENTS 1 2 3 4 5 TOTAL
(Very
Much (Not (Not (Aware) (Very
Not Surely Aware) Much
Aware) Aware) Aware)

1. Are you aware to the Cavite 29(9%) 39(11%) 53(15%) 134(38%) 95(27%) 350(100%)
Provincial Ordinance on “No To
Plastic”

2. Are you aware that Provincial is 21(6%) 63(18%) 92(26%) 128(37%) 46(13%) 350(100%)
already implemented in the whole
Province of Cavite?

3. Are you aware that there are 25(7%) 44(13%) 58(17%) 144(41%) 79(22%) 350(100%)
people who still using plastic even
though there is a Provincial
Ordinance?

4. Are you aware that there are 29(9%) 40(11%) 55(16%) 137(39%) 89(25%) 350(100%)
people who still using plastic instead
using alternatives including (Eco
bag, Paper Bag, Paper, cup etc…)

5. Are you aware that there are 26(7%) 39(11%) 52(15%) 142(41%) 91(26%) 350(100%)
establishments who still using plastic
including (Straw, Plastic bag, Plastic
cup etc…)

6. Are you aware about the harmful 31(9%) 42(12%) 52(15%) 111(31%) 114(32%) 350(100%)
effects of plastic bag here at Cavite?

7. Are you aware about the harm that 26(7%) 42(12%) 71(20%) 113(32%) 98(28%) 350(100%)
is caused to the animal’s life that is
caused due to plastic bags?

8. Are you aware that plastic bag 28(8%) 40(11%) 47(13%) 104(31%) 131(37%) 350(100%)
waste causes environmental
pollution?

9. Are you aware that pollution is the 22(6%) 39(11%) 56(16%) 109(32%) 124(35%) 350(100%)
biggest problem in Cavite?

10. Are you aware that blockage of 27(8%) 43(12%) 63(18%) 120(34%) 97(28%) 350(100%)
sewerage systems is becoming a
common problem in cities and towns
in Cavite?
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Q1 shows that there are twenty nine (9%) who answered very much not aware, thirty nine (11%) who
answered not surely aware, fifty three (15%) who answered not aware, one hundred thirty four (38%)
who answered aware and ninety five (27%) who answered very much aware.

Q2 shows that there are twenty one (6%) who answered very much not aware, sixty three (18%) who
answered not surely aware, ninety two (26%) who answered not aware, one hundred twenty eight
(37%) who answered aware and forty six (13%) who answered very much aware.

Q3 shows that there are twenty five (7%) who answered very much not aware, forty four (13%) who
answered not surely aware, fifty eight (17%) who answered not aware, one hundred forty four (41%)
who answered aware and seventy nine (22%) who answered very much aware.

Q4 shows that there are twenty nine (9%) who answered very much not aware, forty (11%) who
answered not surely aware, fifty five (16%) who answered not aware, one hundred thirty seven (39%)
who answered aware and eighty nine (25%) who answered very much aware.

Q5 shows that there are twenty six (7%) who answered very much not aware, thirty nine (11%) who
answered not surely aware, fifty two (15%) who answered not aware, one hundred forty two (41%)
who answered aware and ninety one (26%) who answered very much aware.

Q6 shows that there are thirty one (9%) who answered very much not aware, forty two (12%) who
answered not surely aware, fifty two (15%) who answered not aware, one hundred eleven (31%) who
answered aware and one hundred fourteen (32%) who answered very much aware.

Q7 shows that there are twenty six (7%) who answered very much not aware, forty two (12%) who
answered not surely aware, seventy one (20%) who answered not aware, one hundred thirteen (32%)
who answered aware and ninety eight (28%) who answered very much aware.

Q8 shows that there are twenty eight (8%) who answered very much not aware, forty (11%) who
answered not surely aware, forty seven (13%) who answered not aware, one hundred four (31%) who
answered aware and one hundred thirty one (37%) who answered very much aware.

Q9 shows that there are twenty two (6%) who answered very much not aware, thirty nine (11%) who
answered not surely aware, fifty six (16%) who answered not aware, one hundred nine (32%) who
answered aware and one hundred twenty four (35%) who answered very much aware.

Q10 shows that there are twenty seven (8%) who answered very much not aware, forty three (12%)
who answered not surely aware, sixty three (18%) who answered not aware, one hundred twenty
(34%) who answered aware and ninety seven (28%) who answered very much aware.

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Respondents profile

The profile of respondents was determined by their age, gender, year level, strand and
their position on to teaching, non-teaching and students.

Figure 1.1 shows the distribution of respondents according to their age. There are three
hundred six (87%) 15-18 years old respondents and 35 (10%) 19-23 years old respondents,

figure 1.1 - distribution of respondents according to

age

10%

15-18

19-23
90%

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 Figure 1.2 shows the distribution of respondents according to their age (teaching and
non-teaching). There are three five (56%) 18-25 years old respondents and four (44%) 26-40
years old respondents.

figure 1.2 - distribution of respondents according

to thier age (teaching and non-teaching)

44%

56%
18-25
2nd Qtr

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Figure 2.1 shows the distribution of respondents’ according to gender. There are seventy
seven (22%) male respondents and two hundred seventy three (78%) female respondents

figure 2.1 - distribution of respondents according to

gender

22%
male
female

78%

Figure 2.2 shows the distribution of respondents according to their strand. There are
one hundred eighty four (54%) HE students, sixty five (19%) IT students, forty eight
(14%) HUMSS students, twenty seven (8%) GAS students and seventeen (5%) ABM
students

figure 2.2 - distribution of respondents according

to thier strand
8%
14%

5% GAS
HE
IT

19% ABM
HUMSS
54%

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Figure 2.3 shows the distribution of respondents according to year level. There are
two hundred thirty one (68%) grade 11 students, one hundred ten (32%) grade 12
students

figure 2.3 - distribution of repondents according to

year level

32% grade 11
grade 12

68%

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 Chapter 5

Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

This Chapter includes the Summary, Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations of the
study

Summary

This study aims to determine and identify the Level of Awareness of Feapitsat College
of Dasmariñas Community to the Provincial Ordinance on “No to Plastic”, it also determined
if the demographic factors such as Age, Gender, Year Level, Strand and Position into
(Teaching, Non-Teaching and Students).

Specifically it aims to answer the following question:

1. Determine the profile of the respondents on to;

a) Age
b) Gender
c) Position into (Teaching, Non-Teaching and Students)
2. Determine the Level of Awareness of the following respondents, regarding to the
Provincial Ordinance on “No to Plastic”
a) Teaching
b) Non-Teaching
c) Students
3. There is no significant difference as to the Level of Awareness to the Provincial
Ordinance on “No to Plastic” of Feapitsat College of Dasmariñas Community.

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 The alternative hypothesis of significant difference as to the Level of Awareness to the
Provincial Ordinance on “No to Plastic” of Feapitsat College of Dasmariñas Community was
tested.

The study used a descriptive qualitative research designed to determine the Level of
Awareness to the Provincial Ordinance on “No to Plastic” of Feapitsat College of Dasmariñas
Community. There were 341 Students respondent, 2 Non-Teaching Respondents and 7
Teaching Respondents, as the formulated numbers of samples, who participated in the study

The Statistical tools and Measurement used in the study were:

This statistical measurement was used to answer the profile of Feapitsat College of
Dasmariñas Community in terms of Age, Gender, Year Level, Strand and Position into
(Teaching, Non-Teaching and Students) Frequency distribution was used to answer the profile
of Feapitsat College of Dasmariñas Community in terms of Age, Gender, Year Level, Strand
and Position into (Teaching, Non-Teaching and Students). Percentage distribution answered
the profile of Feapitsat College of Dasmariñas Community in terms of Age, Gender, Year
Level, Strand and Position into (Teaching, Non-Teaching and Students). Mean was used to
determine the Level of Awareness of Feapitsat College of Dasmariñas Community. The
analysis of Variance answered the difference between the Level of Awareness among the
Feapitsat College of Dasmariñas Community.

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Findings

The findings revealed that the level of awareness on provincial ordinance on “NO TO
PLASTIC” among the respondents of Feapitsat College of dasmarinas is on high level, as
discussed in chapter 4.

In details, these findings are as follows:

1. The respondents are identified into (teaching, non-teaching, students)

1.1 students
The study illustrates that out of 341 respondents, 184 or 54% from HE
students, 48 or 14% from HUMMS students, 65 or 19% from IT students, 17 or
5% from GAS students, 27 or 8% from ABM students, 75 or 22% are male and
266 or 78% are female.

1.2 teaching/non-teaching
The study illustrates that out of 9 respondents, 7 or 78% are from TEACHING,
2 or 22% from NON-TEACHING, 7 or 78% are from male and 2 or 22% are from
female.

2. The overall computed mean level of 3.77 interprets that the Feapitsat College of
Dasmariñas community have a high level of awareness to the provincial ordinance on
“NO TO PLASTIC”.

2.1. Student
The mean range of students based on the survey questions number 1, 2 and 3
has the mean range of 3.51

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 2.2. Teaching/Non-Teaching
The mean range of teaching/non-teaching based on the survey questions
number 1, 2 and 3 has the mean range of 4.04

3. The overall computed mean level of 3.88interprets the significant differences as to the
level of awareness among the respondents from Feapitsat College of Dasmariñas
community.

3.1student

The mean range of student based on the survey questions number 4, 5, 6,7,8,9,
and 10has the mean range of 3.67

3.2 Teaching/Non-Teaching
The mean range of teaching/non-teaching based on the survey questions
number 4, 5, 6,7,8,9, and 10 has the mean range of 4.10

4. The overall mean range level of 3.83814 shows that there are no significant
differences as to the level of awareness among the respondents from Feapitsat College
of Dasmariñas Community Regarding to the provincial ordinance on “No to Plastic”.

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Conclusions

Based on the findings, the following conclusions were drawn:

1. It was conclude that the profile of respondents present during the conduct of the
survey are as follows:
1.1.Student
The study illustrates that out of 341 respondents, 184 or 54% from HE students, 48
or 14% from HUMMS students, 65 or 19% from IT students, 17 or 5% from GAS
students, 27 or 8% from ABM students, 75 or 22% are male and 266 or 78% are
female are aware to the provincial ordinance on “No to Plastic”.

1.2.Teaching/Non-Teaching
The study illustrates that out of 9 respondents, 7 or 78% are from TEACHING, 2
or 22% from NON-TEACHING, 7 or 78% are from male and 2 or 22% are from
female are aware to the provincial ordinance on “No to Plastic”.

2. The level of awareness of Feapitsat college of Dasmariñas Community to the

provincial ordinance on “No to Plastic” is on high level.

3. There are no significant differences among the respondents of Feapitsat College of

Dasmariñas Community to the provincial ordinance on “No to Plastic”.

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Recommendation

Based on the results, the level of awareness to the provincial ordinance on “No to
Plastic” of Feapitsat College of Dasmariñas Community when identified according to age,
year level, gender, strand and position into (teaching, non-teaching, and student) shows that
most of the respondents are aware to the provincial ordinance on “No to Plastic”.

School administrator. Improve curriculum and make some initiations to conduct

seminars to the provincial ordinance not only in “No to Plastic” but provincial ordinance in
general. It may help student to be aware in our provincial ordinance as a part of this growing
industry.

Parents. Parents should always be role models of their children and provide proper
guidance in understanding new ideas and concepts especially in terms of our provincial
ordinance as part of our community. Their awareness shall help them and their children in
sharing insight and opinions about ou provincial ordinance.

Student. Students should always be aware to our provincial ordinance not only about
“No to Plastic” but ordinance in general. It may help you to know on what are the ordinance
that implemented in our province as part of our community.

Future researcher. Future researchers are encouraged to conduct similar studies as to

the level of awareness regarding to the provincial ordinance on “No to Plastic”.

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