Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division Office - Vigan City
ILOCOS SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gomez St., Brgy. VII, Vigan City 2700
Telefax No. (077) 722-2205

18 May 2021

Mrs. EDITHA C. BAGCAL

Principal IV
Ilocos Sur National High School

Dear Mrs. Bagcal,

We are senior high school students of Grade 12-Thorndike (HUMSS) and we are writing to request your
consent to conduct our qualitative research entitled “Sirmata ni Amang ken Inang: Senior Citizens Vision
towards Life.”

The research study is part of the Grade 12 Qualitative Research Study involving the Inquiries,
Investigations, and Immersion. Our narrative analysis study aims to explore the visions of older adults
towards their life.

In this connection, we would like to seek your support and permission to undertake our study. Attached
hereto are our parent’s consent with the specified date of activities and contact information of our teacher
and research adviser for your perusal.

We hope for your approval. Thank you.

Sincerely,

MARICEL B. RAGUINDIN ROGEL L. AMAY

ROXANNE C. BALLESTEROS ROME NICKSON P. SOMERA

JUSTINE P. AMIAN

Noted:

EFREN A. MOLINA JANICE V. ALONZO, Ed. D.

Subject Teacher Subject Group Head – HUMSS

ROMMEL R. RABO
Asst. Secondary School Principal II (Academics)

Approved:

EDITHA C. BAGCAL
School Principal IV

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division Office - Vigan City
ILOCOS SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gomez St., Brgy. VII, Vigan City 2700
Telefax No. (077) 722-2205

18 May 2021

ENGR. LARRY RABOY

Barangay Captain
Brgy. Pantay Fatima, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

Dear Engr. Raboy,

We are senior high school students of Grade 12-Thorndike (HUMSS) and we are writing to request your
consent to conduct our qualitative research entitled “Sirmata ni Amang ken Inang: Senior Citizens Vision
towards Life.”

The research study is part of the Grade 12 Qualitative Research Study involving the Inquiries,
Investigations, and Immersion. Our narrative analysis study aims to explore the visions of older adults
towards their life.

In this connection, we would like to seek your support and permission to undertake our study. Attached
hereto are our parent’s consent with the specified date of activities and contact information of our teacher
and research adviser for your perusal.

We hope for your approval. Thank you.

Sincerely,

MARICEL B. RAGUINDIN ROGEL L. AMAY

ROXANNE C. BALLESTEROS ROME NICKSON P. SOMERA

JUSTINE P. AMIAN

Noted:

EFREN A. MOLINA HENRY B. BUEMIO, Ed. D.

Subject Teacher Research Adviser

Approved:

ENGR. LARRY RABOY

Barangay Captain

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division Office - Vigan City
ILOCOS SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gomez St., Brgy. VII, Vigan City 2700
Telefax No. (077) 722-2205

20 May 2021

Mrs. MARIEGLO C. PRESTO

Director of UNP Library
University of Northern Philippines

Dear Mrs. Presto,

We are senior high school students of Grade 12-Thorndike (HUMSS) and we are writing to request your
consent to conduct our qualitative research entitled “Sirmata ni Amang ken Inang: Senior Citizens Vision
towards Life.”

The research study is part of the Grade 12 Qualitative Research Study involving the Inquiries,
Investigations, and Immersion. Our narrative analysis study aims to explore the visions of older adults
towards their life.

In this connection, we would like to seek your support and permission to undertake our study. Attached
hereto are our parent’s consent with the specified date of activities and contact information of our teacher
and research adviser for your perusal.

We hope for your approval. Thank you.

Sincerely,

MARICEL B. RAGUINDIN ROGEL L. AMAY

ROXANNE C. BALLESTEROS ROME NICKSON P. SOMERA

JUSTINE P. AMIAN

Noted:

EFREN A. MOLINA HENRY B. BUEMIO, Ed. D.

Subject Teacher Research Adviser

Approved:
MARIEGLO C. PRESTO
Director
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division Office - Vigan City
ILOCOS SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gomez St., Brgy. VII, Vigan City 2700
Telefax No. (077) 722-2205
PARENT’S CONSENT

I hereby grant permission to my son/daughter Maricel B. Raguindin, Grade 12-Thorndike to participate in the
following activity:
Title of Activity : Grade 12 Qualitative Research Study
Research Title : Sirmata ni Amang ken Inang: Senior Citizens Vision towards Life
Sponsor : Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion
Place & Date : Brgy. Pantay Fatima, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur May 18-19, 2021 (Conduct Study)
Raguindin’s Residence (Pantay Fatima) May 20-23, 2021 (Final Editing)

I realize that activities like the above-mentioned contribute to the total development of the students. Also, I
understand that the school and its officials/faculty who are responsible for the said activity shall take all necessary
measures to ensure the safety of my child and that I shall not hold them responsible for any untoward incident
beyond their control that may happen to my son/daughter during the said activity.

*Mr. Efren A. Molina Subject Teacher 09175682578 / Mr. Henry B. Buemio Research Adviser 09265110667

________________________________
(Signature over printed name of parent)
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division Office - Vigan City
ILOCOS SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gomez St., Brgy. VII, Vigan City 2700
Telefax No. (077) 722-2205
PARENT’S CONSENT

I hereby grant permission to my son/daughter Roxanne C. Ballesteros, Grade 12-Thorndike to participate in

the following activity:
Title of Activity : Grade 12 Qualitative Research Study
Research Title : Sirmata ni Amang ken Inang: Senior Citizens Vision towards Life
Sponsor : Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion
Place & Date : Brgy. Pantay Fatima, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur May 18-19, 2021 (Conduct Study)
Raguindin’s Residence (Pantay Fatima) May 20-23, 2021 (Final Editing)

I realize that activities like the above-mentioned contribute to the total development of the students. Also, I
understand that the school and its officials/faculty who are responsible for the said activity shall take all necessary
measures to ensure the safety of my child and that I shall not hold them responsible for any untoward incident
beyond their control that may happen to my son/daughter during the said activity.

*Mr. Efren A. Molina Subject Teacher 09175682578 / Mr. Henry B. Buemio Research Adviser 09265110667

________________________________
(Signature over printed name of parent)
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division Office - Vigan City
ILOCOS SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gomez St., Brgy. VII, Vigan City 2700
Telefax No. (077) 722-2205
PARENT’S CONSENT

I hereby grant permission to my son/daughter Rome Nickson P. Somera, Grade 12-Thorndike to participate
in the following activity:
Title of Activity : Grade 12 Qualitative Research Study
Research Title : Sirmata ni Amang ken Inang: Senior Citizens Vision towards Life
Sponsor : Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion
Place & Date : Brgy. Pantay Fatima, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur May 18-19, 2021 (Conduct Study)
Raguindin’s Residence (Pantay Fatima) May 20-23, 2021 (Final Editing)

I realize that activities like the above-mentioned contribute to the total development of the students. Also, I
understand that the school and its officials/faculty who are responsible for the said activity shall take all necessary
measures to ensure the safety of my child and that I shall not hold them responsible for any untoward incident
beyond their control that may happen to my son/daughter during the said activity.

*Mr. Efren A. Molina Subject Teacher 09175682578 / Mr. Henry B. Buemio Research Adviser 09265110667

________________________________
(Signature over printed name of parent)
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division Office - Vigan City
ILOCOS SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gomez St., Brgy. VII, Vigan City 2700
Telefax No. (077) 722-2205
PARENT’S CONSENT

I hereby grant permission to my son/daughter Rogel L. Amay, Grade 12-Thorndike to participate in the
following activity:
Title of Activity : Grade 12 Qualitative Research Study
Research Title : Sirmata ni Amang ken Inang: Senior Citizens Vision towards Life
Sponsor : Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion
Place & Date : Brgy. Pantay Fatima, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur May 18-19, 2021 (Conduct Study)
Raguindin’s Residence (Pantay Fatima) May 20-23, 2021 (Final Editing)

I realize that activities like the above-mentioned contribute to the total development of the students. Also, I
understand that the school and its officials/faculty who are responsible for the said activity shall take all necessary
measures to ensure the safety of my child and that I shall not hold them responsible for any untoward incident
beyond their control that may happen to my son/daughter during the said activity.

*Mr. Efren A. Molina Subject Teacher 09175682578 / Mr. Henry B. Buemio Research Adviser 09265110667

________________________________
(Signature over printed name of parent)
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division Office - Vigan City
ILOCOS SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gomez St., Brgy. VII, Vigan City 2700
Telefax No. (077) 722-2205
PARENT’S CONSENT

I hereby grant permission to my son/daughter Justine P. Amian, Grade 12-Thorndike to participate in the
following activity:
Title of Activity : Grade 12 Qualitative Research Study
Research Title : Sirmata ni Amang ken Inang: Senior Citizens Vision towards Life
Sponsor : Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion
Place & Date : Brgy. Pantay Fatima, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur May 18-19, 2021 (Conduct Study)
Raguindin’s Residence (Pantay Fatima) May 20-23, 2021 (Final Editing)

I realize that activities like the above-mentioned contribute to the total development of the students. Also, I
understand that the school and its officials/faculty who are responsible for the said activity shall take all necessary
measures to ensure the safety of my child and that I shall not hold them responsible for any untoward incident
beyond their control that may happen to my son/daughter during the said activity.

*Mr. Efren A. Molina Subject Teacher 09175682578 / Mr. Henry B. Buemio Research Adviser 09265110667

________________________________
(Signature over printed name of parent)
Guide Questions:

Fear of getting Old

1. Are you afraid of getting old?

(Mabuteng ka kadi a bumaket/lumakay?)

2. Why do you fear of getting old?

(apay nga mabuteng ka nga bumaket/lumakay?)

3. What are the things that scares you in getting old?

(Ania dagiti banag a pakabukngam iti panagbaket/panaglakay?)

4. What are your thoughts on death?

(Ania ti panagkitam iti pannakatay?)

5. Are you scared of dying?

(Mabuteng ka kadi a matay?

6. Does leaving this world already crosses your mind? If not, then what are the reasons

that holds you back?

(Napanunutam ba kadi a nakasagana kan nga panawan ti lubong? Nu haan, anya kadi

dagiti rason ken banag nga mangpigpigil kenka?)

Challenges of Aging

1. What are the greatest challenges that you are facing in old age?

(Ania dagiti pannubok nga inka sangsangwen tatta iti panagbaket/panaglakay mo?)

2. What are the problems that you experience in your daily living?

(Ania dagiti dagop nga inka maranranasan iti inaldaw a panagbiag mo?)

3. How do you feel towards end of life?

(Ania iti mariknam pakaipapanan iti pagpatinggaanna iti biag?)

4. Are you feeling lonely? How does loneliness affect you?

(Makarikna ka kadi iti pagkaleddaang? Kasano nga makaapektar iti pagkaleddaang

kaniam?)

5. What are the health problems that you enduring right now?

(Ania dagiti problemam iti salun-at nga inka marikrikna tatta?)

6. Does your engagement with life enhance your holding on to life? How?

(Dayta kadi panakidanggay mo iti biag ket makapamayaten na iti panagkapit mo iti

biag?)

Life Learnings in Old Age

1. What are the most rewarding things about getting older? Is it a lifetime of

knowledge?
(Ania kadi dagiti namayat a banag maipanggep iti panagbaket/panaglakay?)

2. What are the most important lessons you've learned in your life?

(Ania dagiti naiimportante a leccion nga inka naadal iti biag mo?)

3. Who has influenced you the most? 

(Siasino kadi iti nangallucoy kenka?)

4. Who inspires you to keep on going and continue living your life despite of old age?

(siasino kadi iti nagpabileg kaniam tapno itultuloy mo latta ti panagbiag mo kabayatan iti

panagbaket/panaglay?)

5. If you could go back to any age, what would it be?

(No man agsubli ka iti aniaman a tawen, Anianto kadi?)

6. What life advice would you pass along? 

(Ania dagiti patigmaan ti biag nga inka ipasa?)

7. What are the things you learned in old age?

(Ania kadi dagiti banag nga inka naadal iti panagbaket/panaglakay?)

8. What are your own visions of life?

(Ania kadi dagiti sirmatam maipapan iti biag?)