The impact on the relocation to the Badjao Community from

Totolan, Dauis

A Research Proposal to the Junior High School Department of

Holy Spirit School of Tagbilaran

To partial fulfillment of the requirements in English, Math

and Computer

By:

Opon, Ezza

Saco, Dby

Tubac, Sophia

Viado, Nathaniel

Villaber, Janrome

March 2019
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to thank everyone who had

contributed to this research and provided the support and

encouragement in this journey, specific thanks are due to:

Our subject teacher, Ms. Mary Grace Maninantan and our

coordinator, Ms. Jennette Trinity Carido, who were generous

with their guidance, time, knowledge and patience. We would

like to give further thanks to Ms. Maninantan in guiding us

through the writing up process.

Thanks are also extended to the participants to all the

respondents and key informants for answering our questions

and enabling us to complete this study.

 DEDICATION

First and foremost, the researchers dedicate this study

to the Almighty Father for His guidance and enlightenment

throughout the research process for the completion of this

study.

To our family and friends, our gratitude for their

endless support and filling the researchers with uplifting

words that serves as the researcher’s inspiration to finish

this study.

To the Badjao community who gave us their time and

entertained us as they visited their vicinity to conduct our

interview for this study.

 APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis entitled, “A study about the Relocation of

Badjao Community in Totolan, Dauis” were prepared and

submitted by Ezza A. Opon, Dby Kastel C. Saco, Mary Sophia

Tubac, Nathaniel Viado, and Janrome S. Villaber in partial

fulfillment for the requirements of the secondary education

of the Holy Spirit School of Tagbilaran, has been examined

and is recommended for then acceptance and approval for the

Oral Defense.

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination

Ms. Grace Maninantan Ms. Venus Cornell

English Teacher Math Teacher

This is approved by the committee on Oral Examination.

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the

requirement for English, Mathematics, and Computer.

Mrs. Virgilia Fudolig. M.A

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: The Problem and its Scope, Introduction

1. Rationale ------------------------------------- 1

2. Review of Related Literature ------------------ 2

3. Statement of the Problem and Hypothesis ------- 5

4. Significance of the Study --------------------- 6

5. Scope and Limitations ------------------------- 7

6. Research Methodologies------------------------- 8

7. Definition of Terms --------------------------- 9

Chapter 2: Presentation, Interpretation, and Analysis of

Data

1. Graph 1 -------------------------------------- 10

2. Graph 2 -------------------------------------- 11

3. Graph 3 -------------------------------------- 12

4. Graph 4 -------------------------------------- 13

5. Graph 5 -------------------------------------- 14

6. Graph 6 -------------------------------------- 14

7. Graph 7 -------------------------------------- 15
 8. Graph 8 ------------------------------------- 16

9. Graph 9 ------------------------------------- 16

10. Graph 10 ------------------------------------ 16

Chapter 3: Summary of Findings, Conclusion, and

Recommendation

1. Summary of the Study ------------------------ 17

2. Summary of the Findings --------------------- 18

3. Conclusion ---------------------------------- 21

4. Recommendation ------------------------------ 22
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CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

INTRODUCTION

Rationale:

The Badjaos are a sea-dwelling tribe, often known as

the “Sea Nomads” or “Sea-Gypsies”, it signifies their way of

life that relates to movement and homelessness. The Badjaos

are one of the minority groups in the country which has

established a community in Barangay Totolan, Dauis. The

Badjaos in Totolan, Dauis are an oppressed tribe; they live

in extreme poverty and poor living conditions often beyond

the reach of state assistance due to their nomadic

existence. For several years, they have lived, fished and

dived for survival. Thus, the result, that many of them

joined the ranks of beggars in the Philippines’ urban

centers. In addition, due to their unmanaged solid waste and

lack of proper sanitation procedure, they are blamed or “pin

pointed” by authorities as among the causes of the

degradation of water conditions of the sea side. This study

aims to address and investigate deeper on the subject.

Moreover, report the findings of the research to establish

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an understanding and analyze the possible solution garnered

from the study.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

According to an article in Bohol Chronicles

titled, “SP approves P6.6 million budget to purchase land

for Badjaos in Dauis”, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved

a resolution allowing the provincial government presented by

Governor Edgar Chatto to execute the purchase of the

property for the Badjaos who have set up homes along the

coastline of Barangay Totolan, Dauis. Government authorities

is said to be purchasing a 9.7 square kilometer land owned

by one Cirilo Hontanosas in Barangay Bingag also in Dauis.

Board Member Abeleon Damalerio, chair of the SP’s Committee

on Finance, budget and appropriations, said that the 6.6

million budget for the relocation site will be sourced from

two funds. Around 20% of the allocation will be from

development fund while the rest of the amount was raised

through a supplemental budget approved by the SP, based on a

report submitted by Damalerio. In April, the Dauis Local

Government Unit through a resolution approved by the towns

Sangguniang Bayan appealed to Chatto to purchase the land

which will be used for the Badjaos’

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housing and Day Care Center. According to the Provincial

Social Welfare and Development Office, 189 Badjao Families

have agreed to be relocated to the resettlement area.

According to another article by the Bohol Chronicles

titled, “LGU responsible for relocation of the Badjaos in

Dauis, says DENR”. The DENR has called out the LGU of Dauis,

saying it is the municipality’s responsibility to execute

the relocation of Badjaos living along the town’s coastline.

Authorities pinpointed the Badjao Community particularly in

Barangay Totolan, Dauis as among the causes of the

degradation of water condition of the seaside village due to

the lack of garbage disposal areas and proper sanitation

procedures. Dauis Mayor Miriam Sumaylo for her part said

that the LGU has already allocated a relocation site for

Badjaos. However, the Badjos whose livelihood includes

fishing have not moved to the relocation site as the area is

further inland. Sumaylo said that they are wary of human

rights issues should they force the Badjaos to evacuate. The

Mayor also admitted that they are having problems with the

continued “balloning” of the Badjao Community’s population

which is at approximately 1,200. For now, the LGU has been

limited to only keep on

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urging the Badjaos to relocate as part of the government’s

bid to maintain cleanliness of water surrounding the town.

According to an article in inquirer.net entitled “21

Badjao kids rushed to Bohol hospital; amoebiasis seen”, 21

children from the Badjao community in Barangay Totolan here

were rushed to the hospital after showing symptoms of

amoebiasis. According to the article the Badjao children

complained of stomach ache and were vomiting and suffering

from loose bowel movement. The cause might have been dirty

drinking water or contaminated food. According to the World

Health Organization, this disease is “transmitted via the

faecal-oral route, either directly by person-to-person or

indirectly by eating or drinking faecally contaminated food

and water.”
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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The study on “The relocation of Badjaos in Totolan, Dauis.”

seeks to find the answer to these following questions:

1. What are the indicators that the relocation will be

realized?

2. Will the Badjao Community and the residence of

Bingag mutually approve on the relocation of the

Badjao’s to Bingag, Dauis?

3. What will be the risk factors if the relocation will

be realized?

STATEMENT OF THE HYPOTHESIS

1. Yes, because the Badjao community need a new

environment where they could live comfortably.

2. The risk factors of the relocation include a change

in their livelihood and their cultural identity.

3. Yes, because they will understand the Badjao’s need

to relocate in Barangay Bingag.

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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The results of the research will be of a great benefit to

the following:

Badjao community. They will be able to realize the possible

benefits and consequence of transferring to another

location.

Community. This study will provide them a better insight of

the role of the society to understand different cultures

which form a basis for providing culture specific

assistance.

Provincial Government. They will have an overview of the

Badjao Community in Barangay Totolan, Dauis and may utilize

this study in assisting the Badjao Community such as giving

support, minimize the possible risk in relocating, and

provide inputs learned from the interviews conducted.

Health Care Providers. The study could be an important

source of information that could reinforce their knowledge

and skills in assisting cultural minority group and as guide

in planning appropriate health care plan.

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Researcher. Future Researchers who would like to conduct

similar study may find this study contributive as they would

be conferred with basal data about the Badjao community and

generate new knowledge and expand existing knowledge of

their culture origin, belief and health practice which would

be used as basis or model of their studies especially on the

related field and use this as their reference, guide, and

literature review.

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

The study is conducted within Barangay Totolan and

Barangay Bingag, Dauis. The findings are limited to 40

respondents only and will focus on learning the advantages

and disadvantages of staying and relocating. The scope of

the study will not go further beyond the research

environment.

RESEARCH LOCAL/ENVIRONMENT

This study was conducted in Barangay Totolan, Dauis where

the Badjao Community is currently residing, and in Barangay

Bingag, Dauis where the Badjao community is to be relocated.

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RESEARCH RESPONDENTS

The researchers selected the 40 residents of Barangay

Totolan and Bingag, Dauis as the respondents of the study.

RESEARCH INSTRUMENT

The researchers used questionnaires, recording devices to

gather information of the said topic. The researchers also

used internet and the library as their source of gathering

data.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS:

To understand and clarify the terms used in the study, the

following are hereby defined:

Relocation. the action of moving to a new place and

establishing one’s home or business there.

Barangay. is the smallest administrative division in the

Philippines and is the native Filipino term for village,

district or ward.

Community. a group of people living in the same place or

having a particular characteristic in common.

Approved. officially agreed or accepted as satisfactory.

Execute. carry out or put into effect or action.

Budget. an estimate of income and expenditure for a set

period of time.

Risk. a situation involving exposure to danger.

Safety. the condition of being protected from or unlikely to

cause danger, risk, or injury.

Amoebiasis. occurs when the parasites or their eggs (cysts)

are taken in by mouth.