CHAPTER I

NATURE AND BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

In this chapter, the researchers present the nature and background where

it aims to show the indication and content of the research study.

Introduction

Republic Act No. 11203 or Rice Tariffication Law, aims to modernize the

agricultural sector as a way of making the sector globally competitive. Under

this law, it permits the entry of imported rice while imposing a tariff, which varies

depending on the volume of imported goods. Moreover, the implementation of

this act affects the financial stability and livelihood of farmers.

The Federation of Free Farmers said losses of rice producers exceeded

the gains of consumers by as much as P34 billion in the first year of

implementation of the law. According to the FFF study, average retail prices of

regular milled rice declined by P2.61 per kilogram while prices for well-milled rice

fell by P1.99 per kilo. When multiplied by consumption volumes, this resulted in a

gain for consumers of P34.16 billion in the form of lower prices of rice. On the

other hand, palay farm gate prices dipped by P3.62 per kilo and resulted in total

losses to farmers of P68.18 billion, or double the gains for consumers.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, as of the first week of

September, the average farm-gate prices, or the prices the farmers sell their

harvest for, is P16.28 per kilo (Philippine Statistics Authority, 2019). At the same

time last year, the farm-gate price was P23.10 per kilo. (Rivas, 2019, “Rice prices

still”) The average price to produce rice in the Philippines is around P12 per kilo.

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(Rivas, 2019, “MAP: Palay prices”) Hence, the profit margins of farmers are

around P4.28 per kilo for this year and around P11.10 per kilo last year. This

indicates that profit margins for farmers are less than half of last year. This also

does not account for the variance among different provinces. For the 2nd week of

August, for example, farmgate prices in Cavite registered around P12.00, which

is approximately the breakeven point.

Moreover, in terms of financial stability and security on livelihood De Lima

further stressed the urgent need to extend the much-needed financial aid and

other forms of assistance to Filipino farmers whose income and livelihood have

been gravely affected with the implementation of RTL while battling the

pandemic.

The researchers would like to conduct a research study about the Impact

of Rice Tariffication Law in selected Rice Farmers in Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Ifugao.

In order to know the awareness of the Respondents on Rice tariffication Law,

Impact of Rice Tariffication Law and struggles of farmer on the Rice Tarrification

Law.

Statement of the Problem

This study will focus on the Impact of Rice Tariffication Law to selected Rice

Farmers in Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Ifugao. Specifically, it seeks to answer the

following questions:

1. What is the level of awareness of farmers on Rice Tariffication Law?

2. What is the Impact of Rice Tariffication law on Farmers of Sto. Domingo,

Alfonso Lista, Ifugao in terms of:

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 2.1 Financial Stability?

2.2 Livelihood?

Objectives of the Study

The objectives of the study are the following:

1. To identify the level of awareness of Farmers on Rice Tarrification Law.

2. What is the Impact of Rice Tariffication law on Farmers of Sto. Domingo,

Alfonso Lista, Ifugao in terms of:

2.1 Financial Stability

2.2 Livelihood

Scope and Delimitation

The research undertaken is intended to know the Impact of Rice

Tariffication Law on Farmers. The content of this research focuses on the Impact

of Rice Tariffication Law including the awareness of farmers on RTL.

Significance of the Study

Although the study focuses on the Impact of Rice Tariffication, the

significance of the study goes well beyond it and will benefit the following:

Rice Farmers. This will educate them about Rice Tariffication Law which makes

them aware on what are the advantages and disadvantages of Rice Tariffication

Law.

LGU. This will be used as a viewpoint on what will be the adjustments to undergo

to lessen the impacts of Rice Tariffication Law on Farmers.

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Future Researchers. This will serve as a basis for upcoming researchers who

will sought to conduct a research on Impact of Rice Tariffication Law on farmers.

The results of this study can, therefore, provide a useful guide for policy

formulation, identification of research priorities and for improving extension

approaches, strategies and programs. This will showcase the impacts of Rice

Tariffication Law on Farmers and subsequently increase agricultural production

efficiency, which is the primary objective of the country.

Hypothesis

The Farmers are not affected by the Rice Tarrification Law specifically.

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 CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter presents the related literature and studies after the thorough

and in-depth search done by the researchers. This will also present the synthesis

of the art, theoretical and conceptual framework to fully understand the research

to be done and lastly the definition.

Related Literature

Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) show that farmgate

prices of palay dropped by 33 percent—from P23 pesos per kilogram in

September 2018 to a mere P15.50 in October 2019. However, farmers’

narratives reveal that the actual situation is much worse with the liberalization of

the rice industry, traders have been reluctant to purchase palay from local

farmers since imported rice is significantly cheaper. Thus, with less incentive to

buy local palay yet the same power to dictate its selling price owing to their

dominant position in the rice trading industry, traders now have a stronger

bargaining position over local farmers.

According to Felipe Balaria, et.al, 2020, the reduction in palay prices

negatively affects the income of the farmers, especially on the field of security on

their livelihood. Based on PSA data, it can be noted that there was a big

difference in percentage change or reduction in the average farmgate price of

palay and the average retail price of rice.

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 As stated by Louisse Maureen Simeon, Farmers lost around P68 billion

due to the effects of the Rice Tariffication Law, which saw the influx of more

imported rice. The Federation of Free Farmers said losses of rice producers

exceeded the gains of consumers by as much as P34 billion in the first year of

implementation of the law. According to the FFF study, average retail prices of

regular milled rice declined by P2.61 per kilogram while prices for well-milled rice

fell by P1.99 per kilo.

Based from John Madero of Makulan Farmers’ Association, he stated that

the RTL has affected their livelihood and is ‘unable to sustain’ them anymore. 

According to Simeon, 2019, the Philippines became self-sufficient in rice

in the 1970’s and was a rice exporter to neighboring countries such as Indonesia,

China and Myanmar. However, with the rapid increase in population and limited

land resources to produce the total rice requirement, the country slowly turned

into a net rice importer. Now, the Philippines is the second largest rice importer in

the world next to China.

From the article presented by the Department of finance, the

implementation of Rice Tariffication Law, tariff revenues go to the Rice

Competitiveness Enhancement Fund, which is being utilized for programs

dedicated to increasing yield and boosting the income of our farmers.

Based from Tobias et.al, 2011, rice is a highly political commodity

because it is the country’s main staple. It has always been the center of the

government agricultural policies. The focal points of the policies revolve around

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promoting food self-sufficiency, providing high income to rice farmers while

making prices affordable to the consuming Public.

From the article, “One year after rice tariffication: Farmers hurting, angry

at new law” by Rene Ofreneo, 2020, RTL sets a low tariff of 35 percent on

imported rice sans any production subsidy. These means Filipino rice farmers

can only compete with the Thai and Vietnamese rice farmers if the former also

enjoy the subsidy and other assistance given to the latter, including better

enabling production environment such as reliable irrigation. The assistance that

the RTL promised to the Filipino rice farmers is paltry and haphazardly

formulated: a program of mechanization and seed assistance, which was not

even ready or in place when the law was passed. 

Moreover, RTL downsized the National Food Authority (NFA) and limited

its role to “buffer stocking” for emergency situations and disaster relief.  RTL

removes the various regulatory powers of the NFA, from import licensing to

warehouse inspection. This means big private importers can now import any

volume of cheap rice and dump this in the domestic market without worrying on

the situation of the Filipino rice farmers, millers and town traders.   

Related Studies

Based from the research on “Impact of Rice Tariffication Law in selected

Rice Farmers in Nueva Ecija, Philippines,” 81% of the respondents are familiar

with the newly enacted law but 69% said that they have little knowledge about

the law and how its implementation. According to them, they are not well-

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informed about the law and they only heard some information from other farmers

and news from Television and social media sides. All farmers responded that

they were not in favor of the newly enacted law. Because they believed that it is

the main reason for declining palay prices.

Meanwhile, 63% of the respondents agreed that the government agencies

are effective and efficient in implementing Rice Competitiveness Enhancement

Fund programs and 62% of respondents are believing and hoping that RCEF

programs will help to increase their yield and income.

On the other hand, 63% of the respondents believed that it would be hard

for them to compete with the cheaper price of imported rice and they also

believed that it will take time before they can cope up with the liberalized rice

market. Imported rice is cheaper than domestically produced rice. The reason

behind this price gap is because the palay production in the Philippines is costlier

as compared to the major rice exporting countries such as Vietnam and Thailand.

For instance, palay production in the Philippines costs 90 percent higher than in

Vietnam.

Based from a research on Effects of Trade Liberalization on Agriculture in

Philippines, it illustrates that the effects of deregulating partially rice imports by

allowing private sector participation beginning 1999, in effect, from zero tariff to

50%. The zero tariff is the duty free import of NFA and the 50% applies to private

sector imports.

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 As stated by M. Vertudes, et.al., farmers are familiar with rice tariffication

law but they have little knowledge of how it works and how its implementation.

According to them, they are not well-informed about the law and they only heard

some information from other farmers and news from television and social media

sites. In addition, farmers already experience the initial effect of the law and

100% responded that it has a negative effect on their life because it drastically

brought down the prices of palay. While the farm gate prices of palay are

continuously declining, the prices of farm inputs that they are using are costly.

Reduction in palay prices negatively affects the income of the farmers, most

especially the small farmers.

Conceptual Framework

Input Process Output

Awareness of Analysis and Impact of Rice
Farmers on Rice interpretation of Tariffication Law
Tariffication Law data using on Farmers of
Questionnaires Sto. Domingo,
The Impact of Rice and statistical Alfonso Lista
Tariffication Law on procedures.
Farmers in terms of:
I. Financial
Stability
II. Livelihood

FEEDBACK

Figure 1. A paradigm of study about the Impact of Rice Tariffication Law on

Farmers of Sto. Domingo, Alfonso Lista

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 The figure above shows the paradigm of the study. The framework guides

the researchers in identifying the level of awareness of Farmers on Rice

Tariffication Law and Impact of Rice Tariffication Law on Rice Farmers in terms

of: Financial stability and livelihood. Analysis and interpretation of data using

Questionnaires and statistical procedures. To come up with the output of Impact

of Rice Tariffication Law on Farmers of Sto. Domingo, Alfonso Lista .

Definition of Terms

Farmgate. It describes a direct marketing method

whereby farmers sell agricultural produce – mostly food – directly to the

consumer, to restaurants and caterers, and to independent retailers.

Financial Stability. It is the ability to facilitate and enhance economic processes,

manage risks, and absorb shocks.

Livelihood. It refers to securing the basic necessities (food, water, shelter and

clothing) of life".

Quantitative Restrictions. It describes the specific limits on the quantity or

value of goods that can be imported during a specific time period.

Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). It is to improve rice

farmers' competitiveness and income amidst liberalization of the Philippine rice

trade policy that lifted quantitative restrictions on rice imports and replaced it with

tariffs, among others.

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RTL/Rice Tariffication Law. It is a law that permits the entry of imported rice

while imposing a tariff, which varies depending on the volume of imported goods.

CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

The chapter presents a description of the research design selection and

description of respondents, research instrument, data collection procedure and

statistical treatment of data

Research Design

In order to collect the necessary information that will be used in the entire

study, the research utilized the descriptive survey method in determining the

impacts of Rice Tarrification Law on Farmers. Descriptive method is an effective

research design in gathering and interpreting respondents’ personal experiences

and beliefs regarding Rice Tarrification Law.

Locale of the Study

This study was conducted at Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao.

Respondents of the Study

The researchers applied the simple random sampling (SRS) procedure to

avoid bias in the selection of actual respondents for this research.

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 The Slovin’s Formula is used to calculate the sample size (n) given the

population size (N) and a margin of error (e). It is presented by the formula:

Using the formula, with the 95% confidence level and a 0.05 margin error

the sample size is thirty-three (33) from the population size of 36. There are 33

respondents from the farmers of Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao.

Data Gathering Procedure

The researchers followed the standard procedures in conducting a

research. Formal request was ensured through letters which are sent to the

administrators of La Salette of Ramon, Inc. Questionnaires were distributed

through online poll during the free time of distribution respondents. Gathered

data were furthered analysed and interpreted using the frequency and

percentage.

Questionnaires were used as the primary instrument in collecting data

from the respondents. We, the researchers adopted the guideline presented by

International Journal of Advanced Engineering, Management and Science in

formulating the questionnaire regarding the impacts of Rice Tarrification Law on

farmers.

In determining Impact of Rice Tariffication Law on Farmers, the four-point

Likert scale was used in scoring the data.

Table 1. Mean Range and Qualitative Description of a 4-point Likert Scale

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 Scale Mean Range Qualitative Description
4 3.26-4.00 Extremely
Aware/Extremely
Affected
3 2.52-3.27 Aware/ Affected
2 1.76-2.51 Not Aware/ Not Affected
1 1.00-1.75 Extremely Not Aware/
Extremely Not Affected

Table 1. Shows the Mean Range and Qualitative Description of a 4-

point Likert Scale in which, the range of 1.00-1.75 states “Extremely Not

Aware/Extremely Not Affected”, 1.76-2.51 states “Not Aware/Not Affected”, 2.52-

3.27 states “Aware/Affected” and 3.26-4.00” states “Extremely Aware/Extremely

Affected”.

Statistical Treatment of Data

1. Weighted Mean. This will represent the average of a given data with a

formula:

   ∑ (n1 + n2 + …..nn)
      wm=
N

Whereas:

wm - Weighted mean

n - Answer

N - Total number of respondents

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 CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents the data gathered, the result of statistical analysis

done and interpretation of findings regarding on the Impact of Rice Tariffication

Law on Rice Farmers.

Table 2. Mean and Qualitative Description about the Impact of Rice

Tariffication Law on Rice Farmers on Awareness of Respondents on Rice
Tariffication Law
Particulars Mean Qualitative
Description
1. Republic act 11203 “Rice Tariffication 1.69 Extremely Not
Law” Aware
2. Rice is expected to lower the price 2.63 Aware
3. Rice importation are expected to 2.30 Not aware
increased
4. To provide affordable prices for 2.66 Aware
consumers, coupled with the goal of
raising the income of rice farmers

General Weighted Mean 2.32 Not Aware

Table 2 portrays the Mean and Qualitative Description about the Impact of

Rice Tariffication Law on Rice Farmers on Awareness of Respondents on Rice

Tariffication Law. Respondents are Extremely Not aware with the Republic Act

11203 or Rice Tariffication Law with a mean of 1.69. In terms of rice importation

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are expected to increased, respondents are not aware with a mean of 2.30. On

the other hand, respondents are aware with the implementation of rice is

expected to lower the price and to provide affordable prices for consumers,

coupled with the goal of raising the income of rice farmers with a mean of 2.30,

2.66 respectively.

In justification, majority of the respondents are not aware of the Rice

Tariffication Law with a general weighted mean of 2.32. This contradicts the

study stated by M. Vertudes, et.al, wherein farmers are familiar with rice

tariffication law but they have little knowledge of how it works and how its

implementation. According to them, they are not well-informed about the law and

they only heard some information from other farmers and news from television

and social media sites.

Table 3. Mean and Qualitative Description of the Impact of Rice Tariffication

Law on Rice Farmers in terms of Family Income
Particulars Mean Qualitative
Description
A. Financial Stability
I. Family Income
1. I can afford to save extra money for 2.21 Not Affected
our household expenditures
2. I am able to buy food for the family 3.15 Affected
3. I am able to buy some new clothes 2.12 Not Affected
for the family
4. I am able to sustain the needs of 2.84 Affected
education for the children
General Weighted Mean 2.58 Affected

Table 3 presents the mean and qualitative description on Impact of Rice

Tariffication Law on Rice Farmers in terms of Family Income. Respondents were

not affected in saving extra money for their household expenditures and buying

new clothes for their family with a mean of 2.21 and 2.12. Meanwhile,

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respondents were affected in terms of buying food for the family and sustaining

the needs of education for their children with a mean of 3.15 and 2.84.

In majority, respondents were affected in terms of family income with a

general weighted mean of 2.58.

Based from John Madero of Makulan Farmers’ Association, he stated that

the RTL has affected their livelihood and is ‘unable to sustain’ them anymore. 

Table 4. Mean and Qualitative Description of the Impact of Rice Tariffication

Law on Rice Farmers in terms of Farming Income
II. Farming Income
1. I am constantly paying all the taxes 2.60 Affected
2. I am able to regain the start-up-cost on 2.39 Not Affected
farming
3. I am able to pay the debts during my 2.81 Affected
farming
4. I have difficulty on buying the needs for 2.45 Not Affected
farming
General Weighted Mean 2.56 Affected

Table 4 represents the mean and qualitative description of the impact of

rice tariffication law on rice farmers in terms of farming income. Respondents

were affected on constantly paying all the taxes and paying the debts during their

farming with a mean of 2.60 and 2.81. On the other hand, rice farmers from Sto.

Domingo were not affected to regain the start-up-cost on farming and have

difficulty on buying the needs for farming sometimes with a mean of 2.39 and

2.45.

In justification, majority of the respondents were in terms of farming

income with a general weighted mean of 2.56.

These contradicts the article presented by the Department of finance

which states that tariff revenues go to the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement

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Fund, which is being utilized for programs dedicated to increasing yield and

boosting the income of our farmers.

Table 5. Mean and Qualitative Description of the Impact of Rice Tariffication

Law on Rice Farmers in terms of Livelihood
B. Livelihood
1. I have the ability to continue farming 3.30 Extremely
again Affected
2. I am able to buy new equipments for 2.24 Not Affected
farming
3. I am able to manage the health 3.21 Affected
condition of my family in a good state

4. I am constantly managing the needs of 3.24 Affected

my family
General Weighted Mean 2.99 Affected

Table 5 presents the Mean and Qualitative Description of the Impact of

Rice Tariffication Law on Rice Farmers in terms of Livelihood. Respondents were

extremely affected on having the ability to continue farming again after the

implementation of RTL with a mean of 3.30 while they were not affected in

buying new equipments for farming with a mean of 2.24. On the other hand,

respondents were affected to manage the health condition of their family in a

good state and constantly managing the needs of my family often with a mean of

3.21 and 3.24.

Majority of the respondents were affected in terms of livelihood with a

general weighted mean of 2.99.

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 In connection to the gathered data above, a study shows that farmers

already experience the initial effect of the law and 100% responded that it has a

negative effect on their life because it drastically brought down the prices of

palay. While the farm gate prices of palay are continuously declining, the prices

of farm inputs that they are using are costly. Reduction in palay prices negatively

affects the income of the farmers, most especially the small farmers.

CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Grounded on the findings of this research, this chapter presents the

summary, conclusion and recommendation regarding the Impact of Rice

Tariffication Law

Summary of Findings

The primary objective of the study was to determine the Impact of Rice

Tariffication Law including the awareness of the respondents. The respondents

of the study are the rice farmers of Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Ifugao which was limited

to 33 respondents.

Based on the gathered data, the level of awareness of the respondents

regarding the Rice Tariffication Law resulted in a weighted mean of 2.32 which

implies that they are not aware of the Law. On the Other hand, the impact of Rice

Tariffication Law in terms of family income, farming income and livelihood

resulted in a weighted mean of 2.58, 2.56, 2.99 respectively which signifies that

they are affected in terms of family income, farming income and livelihood.

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 In the gathered data, they are affected with the impact on RTL in terms of

farming income, financial income and livelihood with a weighted mean of 2.58,

2.56 and 2.99 respectively.

Conclusion

Based on the analysed and interpreted information from the respondents,

this research discovered that rice farmers from Brgy. Sto. Domingo experienced

as they were affected on the impact of Rice Tariffication Law in terms of farming

income, financial income and livelihood with a general weighted mean of 2.58,

2.56 and 2.99 respectively.

This contradicts on the hypothesis that the farmers are not affected by the

Rice Tariffication Law specifically. Therefore the hypothesis is rejected.

Recommendation

The following recommendation are proposed based on the findings of the

study:

Rice Farmers. It is recommended to all farmers, especially the small

farmers, to become a member of eligible farmer association or registered rice

cooperative and to enlist to Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture

(RSBSA) for better access to information, agriculture-related programs and

services of the government.

LGU. To improve the awareness of every farmers regarding the Rice

Tariffication Law, the government should conduct seminars that can make the

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farmers more knowledgeable. In addition, they can distribute flyers or pump lets

that will inform them about RTL and should provide the farmers with needed

assistance and should undergo training to ensure their development.

Future Researchers. This research study serves as a basis for those

researchers who will conduct the same study with different problems such as,

what are the problems that farmers experience in farming.

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APPENDICES

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 La Salette of Ramon, Inc.
Ramon, Isabela

APPROVAL OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT

February 18, 2021

Mr. Jovelito B. Valenzuela

Brgy. Captain
Sto. Domingo, Ifugao

Dear Father and ma’am,

Greetings with love and reconciliation in the name of Lord Jesus Christ!

We, Aljo Kimayong, Leslie Mhae Barroga, Charles Cattiling and Jezreel Julian of
Grade 12 San Lorenzo Ruiz class would like to request the approval of our
research entitled “Impact of Rice Tariffication Law in Selected Rice Farmers of
Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Ifugao.” We believe that this study is beneficial for the
farmers and also for future researchers.

We are hoping for your affirmative response regarding this matter.

Thank You and God bless!

Respectfully Yours,

Aljo R. Kimayong

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Researcher

Leslie Mhae F. Barroga

Researcher

Charles V. Cattiling
Researcher

Jezreel A. Julian
Researcher

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 La Salette of Ramon, Inc.
Ramon, Isabela

PERMISSION TO CONDUCT THE STUDY

February 18, 2021

Mr. Jovelito B. Valenzuela

Brgy. Captain
Sto. Domingo, Ifugao

Dear Father and ma’am,

Greetings with love and reconciliation in the name of Lord Jesus Christ!

We, Aljo Kimayong, Leslie Mhae Barroga, Charles Cattiling and Jezreel Julian of
Grade 12 San Lorenzo Ruiz class would like to request the approval of our
research entitled “Impact of Rice Tariffication Law in Selected Rice Farmers of
Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Ifugao.” In connection to this, we are humbly asking for your
permission to kindly allow as to float our questionnaires to our respondents,
specifically the farmers of Brgy, Sto. Domingo.

We are hoping for your affirmative response regarding this matter.

Thank You and God bless!

Respectfully Yours,

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Aljo R. Kimayong
Researcher

Leslie Mhae F. Barroga

Researcher

Charles V. Cattiling
Researcher

Jezreel A. Julian
Researcher

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 QUESTIONNAIRE

Dear Respondents,

This is a questionnaire design to solicit the needed data for a research study on
the Impact of Rice Tariffication Law on Selected Farmers of Sto. Domingo,
Alfonso Lista as partial requirement for the subject inquiries, investigation, and
immersion.

Please accomplish this online form the way you best feel in responding to the
questions raise. Rest assure that all of the answers you will provide in this survey
will be kept confidential

Your cooperation is one great thing I will look back to.

Thank you and more power.

Sincerely yours,
Researchers

PART I. QUESTIONNAIRE ON RICE TARIFFICATION LAW AWARENESS

Direction: Please answer using the scale below:

Point Qualitative Descriptions

4 Extremely Aware (EA)
3 Aware (A)
2 Not Aware (NA)
1 Extremely Not Aware (ENA)
4 3 2 1
Awareness on Rice Tariffication Law

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 1. Republic Act 11203 “Rice Tariffication Law”

2. Rice is expected to lower the retail price

(inaasahan ang pagbaba ng presyo sa bigas)

3. Rice importation are expected to increased

(ang pag-angkat ng bigas ay inaasahang tataas)
4. To provide affordable rice prices for consumers, coupled
with the goal of raising the income of rice farmers
(makapagbigay ng mga abot-kayang presyo ng bigas para sa
mga mamimili, kaakibat ng layunin na itaas ang kita ng mga
magsasaka)

PART II. IMPACT OF RICE TARIFFICATION LAW ON FARMERS

Direction: Cited hereunder are the impacts of rice tariffication law on farmers.
Please answer using the scale below:

Point Qualitative Descriptions

4 Extremely Affected(EA)
3 Affected(A)
2 Not Affected(NA)
1 Extremely Not Affected (ENA)
Impact of Rice Tariffication Law
A. Financial Stability 4 3 2 1
I. Family Income
1. I can afford to save extra money for our household
expenditures.
(Nakakapag-ipon / Nakakapagtabi ako ng sapat na pera para
sa gastusing pang-bahay)

2. I am able to buy food for the family

(Nakakabili ako ng sapat na pagkain para sa aking pamilya)

3. I am able to buy some new clothes for the family

(Nakakabili ako ng mga bagong damit para sa aking pamilya)

4. I am able to sustain the needs of education for the children

(Nakakaya kong sustentuhan ang pangangailangan ng aking
anak sa larangan ng edukasyon)

II. Farming Income

1. I am constantly paying all my taxes
(Patuloy kong nababayaran ang lahat ng aking mga buwis)

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2. I am able to regain the start-up cost on farming
(Nababawi ko ang aking mga nagagastos sa pagsisimula ng
pagsasaka)
3. I am able to pay the depts during my farming
(Nagagawa kong bayaran ang mga nahiram ko sa
pagsasaka)
4. I have difficulty on buying the needs for farming
(Nahihirapan ako sa pagbili ng mga pangangailangan sa
pagsasaka)

B. Livelihood
1. I have the ability to continue farming again
(Nakakaya kong ipagpatuloy ang pagsasaka)

2. I am able to buy new equipments for farming (plow,

cultivator, etc.)
(Nakakaya kongng bumili ng mga bagong kagamitan sa
pagsasaka)

3. I am able to manage the health condition of my family in a

good state
(Nakakaya kong pangalagaan ang kalusugan ng aking
pamilya)

4. I am constantly managing the needs of my family

(Hindi ko napapabayaan ang pangangailangan ng aking
pamilya)

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Respondents Signature

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 Curriculum Vitae

ALJO R. KIMAYONG
Purok 3 Potia, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao
Contact Number: 09104583647
Gmail Account: ragusaljo@gmail.com

I. PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Age: 17
Gender: M
Birthdate: April 06, 2003
Birthplace: Potia District Hospital
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Pentecost
Father’s Name: Andrew D. Kimayong
Father’s Occupation: Teacher
Mother’s Name:Rosalinda R. Kimayong
Mother’s Occupation: OFW

II. EUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Senior High School: La Salette of Ramon, Inc 2020-2021

Ramon, Isabela

Junior High School: Sta. Maria National Highschol 2017-2018

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 Potia, Alfonso Lista Ifugao

Elementary School: Potia Elementary School 2013-2014

Potia, Alfonso Lista Ifugao

Primary School: St Mary’s School 2008-2009

Sta. Maria, Alfonso, Lista, Ifugao

III. EXPERIENCES

Science Investigatory Project 2014

Lagawe, Ifugao

Supreme Pupil Government 2014

Supreme Student Government 2016

Supreme Pupil Government 2018

Science Invenstigatory Officers 2016

IV. SEMINARS/ TRAININGS ATTENDED

 Certificate of Participation: First Aid Training under the MDRRMO school

based programme held at Sta, Maria, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao, July 15, 2018

 Certificate of Participation: Leadership Training held at Lagawe, Ifugao,

October 13, 2018

 Certificate of Participation: HIV/ AIDS Seminar under school based

demonstration of PNP held at Sta. Maria National High School, September
2017

 Certificate of Participation: Regional Schools Press Conferrence Training

held at Baguio City, February 2018

 Certificate of Participation: School Fair Seminar held at Lagawe, Ifugao,

September 2016
________________________________________________________________

V. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Class Validictorian 2014

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Academic Exellence- With High Honor 2018

Outstanding Campus Journalism 2018

________________________________________________________________

V. CHARACTER REFERENCES

JODEXSON E. DOG-E
School Pricipal
San Jose Elementary School

Daisylyn D. Montano
Practical Research 2 Instructor
La Salette of Ramon

Mrs. Monica T. Martin

School Principal
La Salette of Ramon

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LESLIE MHAE F. BARROGA
Purok 2, Sto. Domingo Alfonso L. Ifugao
09550885342
barrogalesliemhae12.lsr@gmail.com

I: PERSONAL DATA

Age: 18
Gender: Female
Birthdate: April 30, 2003
Birthplace: Namillangan Alfonso L. Ifugao
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Father’s Name: Bienvenido B. Barroga
Father’s Occupation: Farmer
Mother’s Name: Ellaine Joy F. Barroga
Mother’s Occupation: Business Woman

II: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Senior Highschool La Salette of Ramon Inc. March
Ramon, Isabela

Junior Highschool La Salette of Ramon Inc. March

Ramon, Isabela

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Elementary Namillangan Elementary School March
Alfonso Lista, Ifugao

Primary Methodist Church March

Alfonso Lista, Ifugao

III: EXPERIENCES
 Leadership Training
 First Aid Training
 Homemaker
________________________________________________________________
IV. SEMINAR/TRAINING ATTENDED
 Leadership Training
 First Aid Training
________________________________________________________________
V. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Academic Excellence- Achievers 2018

VI: CHARACTER REFERENCES

Ms. Daisylyn D. Montano
Grade 12 San Lorenzo Ruiz Adviser
La Salette of Ramon Inc.

Ms. Cathleen Joana Rose P. Laid

STEM-Biology Teacher
La Salette of Ramon Inc.

Mrs. Monica T. Martin

School Principal
La Salette of Ramon

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JEZREEL A. JULIAN
Purok 2, potia,alfonso,lista, Ifugao
09288539321
jezreeljulian12.@gmail.com

________________________________________________________________
I: PERSONAL DATA

Age: 18
Gender: Male
Birthdate: February 14, 2003
Birthplace: Potia, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao
Civil status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Catholic
Father’s Name: Elorde A.Julian
Father’s Occupation: Brgy.captain
Mother’s Name: Genivieve A. Julian
Mother’s Occupation:Cashier

II: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Senior High School La Salette of Ramon Inc. March
Ramon, Isabela

Junior Highschool La Salette of Ramon Inc. March

Ramon, Isabela

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Elementary La Salette of ramon inc. March
Ramon,Isabela

Primary Catholic Church March

Alfonso Lista, Ifugao
________________________________________________________________
III: EXPERIENCES
 First Aid Training
 Homemaker

________________________________________________________________
IV: CHARACTER REFERENCES
Ms. Daisylyn D. Montano
Grade 12 San Lorenzo Ruiz Adviser
La Salette of Ramon Inc.

Mrs. Monica T. Martin

School Principal
La Salette of Ramon

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CHARLES PHILIP V. CATTILING
Purok 2, Potia Alfonso L. Ifugao
09281751544
cattilingcharles12.lsr@gmail.com

I: PERSONAL DATA

Age: 18
Gender: Male
Birthdate: November 11, 2002
Birthplace: Bayombong
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Father’s Name: Charles L. Cattiling
Father’s Occupation: Farmer
Mother’s Name: Perlita V. Cattiling
Mother’s Occupation:

II: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Senior Highschool La Salette of Ramon Inc. March
Ramon, Isabela

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Junior Highschool La Salette of Ramon Inc. March
Ramon, Isabela

Elementary Potia Elementary School March

Alfonso Lista, Ifugao

Primary Potia March

Alfonso Lista, Ifugao

III: EXPERIENCES
 C. A. T. Training
 First Aid Training
 Homemaker
________________________________________________________________

IV: CHARACTER REFERENCES

Ms. Daisylyn D. Montano
Grade 12 San Lorenzo Ruiz Adviser
La Salette of Ramon Inc.

Mrs. Monica T. Martin

School Principal
La Salette of Ramon

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