4CocoBan Thesis

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
ILOILO STATE COLLEGE OF FISHERIES

COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, 5007, Philippines
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Impact Assessment and Clients' Feedback Towards
CocoBan Project Implementation in Cabilauan,
Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo.
Undergraduate Thesis Presented to the
Faculty of the College of Hospitality Management
Iloilo State College of Fisheries
Barotac Nuevo Campus
Research in Hospitality 2
By:
Jane Grace Espeja
Ryan Garcia
Treza Mae Pendon
Riena Rose Hilado
Lyza Catalogo
BSHM 4B
2023
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Community extension is an important program that is
organized by schools in order to help in the development of
communities within the areas where the school or any
specific learning institution is inhabited.
Conducting community extension service is about the
relationships in building communities through teaching. It
is geared toward helping people by empowering them through
sustainable programs to reduce poverty and inequality by
generating employment and a source of income among poor
households. It is in this aspect that the Iloilo State
College of Fisheries Barotac Nuevo Campus engages in a
particular project called the “COCOBAN SLP” Coconut Banana
Sustainable Livelihood Project. This is the continuation of
the “COCOBAN SLP” wherein Dr. Annelyn Juntoria-Deasis was
the Project Leader. The project was collaborated by the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and
ISCOFBN last December 2016. It was sustained by a series of
similar projects until 2018. Cabilauan was the chosen
barangay recipient of the Barotac Nuevo Local Government

Unit. The abundant supply of Coconut and Banana in
Cabilauan, Barotac Nuevo leads to Extension Services and
Community Development of ISCOF Barotac Nuevo Campus to
create a Livelihood Project that can make use of the
available crops of the said barangay. As a student and a
researcher that was invited during the re-opening Program
of CocoBan SLP on June 18, 2022, we have observed that this
project has a big potential to create a source of income
for the 4P’s beneficiaries in Cabilauan, Barotac Nuevo.
Therefore, the researchers will assess the impact and
clients’ feedback towards CocoBan Project implementation in
Cabilauan, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo. Specifically, the
researchers will Determine the attainment of project
objective in terms of knowledge and skills acquired by the
participants in the preparation of CocoBan products;
Describe the quality of project implementation in terms of
aspirational, appropriateness, and acceptability, and;
Enumerate the clients' feedback regarding their experiences
and on how the project be improved. The purpose of this
Livelihood Project is to create new products that generate
extra income and impact in the community of Cabilauan.

Statement of the Problem
General Objectives:
The researchers will assess the impact and the clients’
feedback of CocoBan Project implementation in Cabilauan,
Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo.
Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Determine the attainment of project objective in terms
of knowledge and skills acquired by the participants in the
preparation of CocoBan products;
2. Describe the quality of project implementation in terms
of aspirational, appropriateness, and acceptability;
3. Enumerate the clients' feedback regarding their
experiences and on how the project be improved.

Theoretical Framework
This study is anchored to the Sustainable Livelihood
Approach by (Chambers & Conway1992. p.6). This theory
explains that sustainable Livelihood Approach is a holistic
approach that tries to capture, and provide a means of
understanding, the fundamental causes and dimensions of
poverty without collapsing the focus onto just a few
factors (e.g. economic issues, food security, etc.). It
tries to sketch out the relationships between the different
aspects (causes, manifestations) of poverty, allowing for
more effective prioritization of action at an operational
level. The SL approach or approaches – given that there is
no set way of doing things) aims to help poor people
achieve lasting livelihood improvements.

Conceptual Framework
The researchers will assess the impact and the clients’
feedback towards CocoBan Project implementation in
Cabilauan, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo. The first objective will
determine the attainment of project objective in terms of
knowledge and skills acquired by the participants in the
preparation of CocoBan products The second objective will
describe the quality of project implementation in terms of
aspirational, appropriateness, and acceptability. Last
objective is to enumerate the clients' feedback regarding
their experiences and on how the project be improve.
Attainment of project
objective in terms of
knowledge and skills acquired
by the participants in the
preparation of CocoBan
products.
Impact Assessment
Quality of project
implementation in terms of
aspirational,
appropriateness, and
CocoBan Project acceptability.
Clients' feedback
Clients' Feedback regarding their
experiences and on how the
project be improved.
Figure 1. The Conceptual Framework

Significance of the Study
The result of the study may be beneficial to the following:
Community. This study will be of great help in the
community of Cabilauan, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo. This study
will determine the impact of CocoBan to the community. This
will help them in showcasing their crops which are the
coconut and banana.
Research Extension Office. The result of this study will be
beneficial to Research Extension Office. Because this study
could help them to create new Livelihood Project for the
poor people of another Community.
Future Researchers. The result of this study will provide
baseline data to certain groups who may find the study
useful and relevant in their area of concern.
Students. The finding of the study will be an input to the
students and could be a reference in their study related to
livelihood.
Scope and Limitation
This study is limited only in assessing the impact and the
clients’ feedback towards the CocoBan Project
implementation in Cabilauan, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo.
Specifically, this study will determine the attainment of
the project objective in terms of knowledge and skills
acquired by the participants in the preparation of CocoBan
products, describe the quality of project implementation in
terms of aspirational, appropriateness, and acceptability,
and enumerate the clients' feedback regarding their
experiences and on how the project can be improved. The
respondents of the study are the 40 4Ps participants of the
CocoBan Sustainable Livelihood Project. This study will be
conducted in Cabilauan, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo.

Definition of Terms
For a clearer understanding of this study, the
following terms were given their conceptual and operational
meanings.
Impact assessment refers a formal process used to
measure the effectiveness, relevance, and sustainability of
an organization’s current and proposed actions and
interventions (sureimpact.com). As used in this study,
Impact Assessment will be used as a measurement to the
effectiveness in terms in project objective attainment and
quality of project implementation of CocoBan SLP.
Feedback refers to information about rections to a
products, a person’s performance of a task, etc. Which is
used as a basis for improvement (Oxford Languages, 2022).
As used in this study, Feedback will be used to gather
respondents comments about the their experiences and how
the Project be improve.
Livelihood Program refers to a capability-building
program for poor, vulnerable, and marginalized households
and communities to help improve their socio-economic
conditions by accessing and acquiring the necessary assets
to engage in and maintain thriving livelihoods (Corpus,

2019). As used in this study, a Sustainable Livelihood
Program referred to the CocoBan SLP as means of livelihood
of the 40 4P’s recipients of Cabilauan, Barotac Nuevo,
Iloilo.
Sustainability refers to fulfilling the needs of
current generations without compromising the needs of
future generations while ensuring a balance between
economic growth, environmental care, and social well-
being(Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 2020). As used
in this study, Sustainability referred to the CocoBan SLP
which helps or augments the family income of the 40 4P’s
recipients.
Assessment refers to the systematic basis for making
inferences about the learning and development of students.
It is the process of defining, selecting, designing,
collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and using the
information to increase students’ learning and development
(westminster.edu). As used in this study, Assessment
referred to whether CocoBan SLP has any contributions to
the family income and education of the children of the 40
4P’s recipients.
Livelihood refers to the methods and means of making
a living in the world. The concept revolves around
resources such as land/property, crops, food, knowledge,
finances, social relationships, and their interrelated
connection with the political, economic, and sociocultural
characteristics of an individual community
(sciencedirect.com). As used in this study, livelihood
referred to CocoBan SLP as means of support or subsistence
necessary for life.
CocoBan refers to Coconut and Banana which are
considered to be the popular products of Cabilauan, Barotac
Nuevo, Iloilo as source of livelihood.(Research Extension
Office BNCampus)
Chapter II
Review of Related Literature
Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) is a
livelihood assistance program of the Department of Social
Welfare and Development targeting working-age members of
poor households (Corpus, et al., 2019). Community extension
projects through a variety of activities and services
develop and support individuals and communities. Extension
projects are the function of Higher Education Institutions
(HEIs) to address social needs and to initiate community
development (Mojares, 2015, as cited in Pizana, et al.,
2021.
Since 2011, the Philippines Department of Social
Welfare and Development has taken the lead in providing
opportunities for income-generating activities/livelihood
development through the implementation of the Sustainable
Livelihood Program (SLP), with the objective to reduce
poverty and inequality by generating employment among poor
households and by moving highly vulnerable households into
sustainable livelihoods and toward economic stability. This
note describes the design and core processes of the SLP and
reflects on the opportunities that the program has to

improve and complement other Social Protection programs to
make an impact on households’ welfare, and provides
recommendations to maximize its impact (Acosta & Avalos,
2018). Orbeta, et al. (2020) stated that the SLP has been
subject to a number of process evaluations, but there has
been no quantitative evaluation of its impact to data.
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)
4P’s is a program that provides conditional cash transfers
to poor households. Aside from that, the program also
provides social protection, social assistance, social
development, and other means to improve the lives of the
people. Based on a report from World Bank, the program has
grown from serving 46,000 families in 2011 to 340,000 in
2015, and 166,000 families in 2017. Today, the 4P’s
operates in all 17 regions in the country, covering 79
provinces, 143 cities, and 1,484 municipalities. This
program is a great help for low-income households,
especially in the time of COVID-19 (Child Hope Philippines,
2021).
Impact of SLP on the Street Youth.

Perhaps starting is the hardest part of any journey.
However, gaining support and skills aid through SLPs makes
it easier for our street youth to strive for progress.
Through the SLPs, they were able to gain knowledge that
they could use to make money for their needs. Moreover,
these projects also help street youth gain viable profit
and provide for their families in the long run (Child Hope
Philippines, 2021).
Foreign Studies
Kamwi et al. (2018) found that Agriculture alone is
not a sufficient source of money for rural families. Just
focusing on agricultural growth will not be enough to
overcome poverty. Promoting Creative livelihood activities
and skill development might be an essential method for
augmenting rural populations’ income and ensuring equitable
rural growth.
According to Md. Monirul Islam et al.(2022), the
Bangladesh government has taken some initiatives to build
livelihood opportunities for the Rohingya community in
Bhashan Char. The livelihood of the Rohingyas is mostly

dependent on the humanitarian aid provided by the
Bangladesh government and other national and international
donor organizations. In addition, they are involved in
small income-generating activities such as agricultural
farming, fishing in the waterbody, cutting and collecting
wood, small business, wage market, remittance, and non-food
transfer, mainly as part of the capacity development
support monitored by local and international agencies
working there.
Project Evaluation and Its Importance.
Project evaluation is the process of measuring the success
of a project, program or portfolio. This is done by
gathering data about the project and using an evaluation
method that allows evaluators to find performance
improvement opportunities. Project evaluation is also
critical to keep stakeholders updated on the project status
and any changes that might be required to the budget or
schedule (Landau, 2018). Levine (2021) states that
Evaluation data provides a window into whether, why and how
programs achieve their goals. Evaluation is also essential
to ensure that limited resources are utilized most
efficiently for the greatest possible impact.

Chapter III
Research Design
This study will employ a concurrent mixed-method
research design. This research design will both gather
qualitative and quantitative data roughly the same time
(Bell, et al., 2022). The quantitative phase will described
the attainment of the project objective in terms of
knowledge and skills acquired by the participants in the
preparation of CocoBan products and the quality of project
implementation in terms of aspirational, appropriateness,
and acceptability. The qualitative phase will enumerate the
client's feedback regarding their experiences and on how
the project could be improved.
Locale of the Study
This study will be conducted in Cabilauan, Barotac
Nuevo, Iloilo wherein the Local Government Unit (LGU) of
Barotac Nuevo had chosen as the recipient of the said
project. Cabilauan is abundant in Coconut and Banana crops,
which enables them to focus on their livelihood project.

Respondents of the Study
The respondents of the study are the selected 40 4Ps
mothers of Cabilauan, Barotac Nuevo, who are also the
participants of the CocoBan Sustainable Livelihood Project.
Sampling Technique
This study will be using the Purposive Sampling
Technique in determining the respondents of the study.
Purposive sampling refers to a group of non-probability
sampling techniques in which units are selected because
they have characteristics that you need in your sample. In
other words, units are selected “on purpose” in purposive
sampling (Nikolopoulou, 2022).
Research Instrument
To gather data needed for this study, the researchers will
utilize a checklist questionnaire and one-on-one interview.
Checklist Questionnaire. A checklist questionnaire will
utilize to determine the attainment of project objective in
terms of knowledge and skills acquired by the participants
in the preparation of CocoBan products and to describe the

quality of project implementation in terms of aspirational,
appropriateness, and acceptability.
One-on-one Interview. Through One-on-one interview
respondents could enumerate feedback regarding their
experiences throughout the project implementation. Also,
they could voice out their suggestions and recommendations
on improving the project.
Data Gathering Procedure
The researchers used the following procedures in
data gathering:
A letter of permission was sent to the office of the
barangay captain for approval to conduct the study.
After the observation of the CocoBan SLP activities
in Cabilauan, the researchers will formulate a
questionnaire and it is secured that the questions will be
in Hiligaynon so that the participants can provide accurate
responses.
As soon as the letter was approved, the researchers
will personally distribute the questionnaire and interview
the participants. After gathering the questionnaire the

data will be tallied, tabulated, analyzed, and interpreted
using statistical tools.
Data Analysis
To assess the impact and clients’ feedback towards
CocoBan Project in Cabilauan, Barotac Nuevo, the data
gathered from the respondents are analyzed using
statistical tools.
Mean. This will be used to interpret the results of the
checklist questionnaire from the respondents to assess the
impact regarding on the attainment of project objective in
terms of knowledge and skills acquired by participants in
preparation of CocoBan products and the quality of project
implementation in terms of aspirational, appropriateness,
and acceptability. and clients’ feedback towards CocoBan
Project in Cabilauan, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo.
Thematic Analysis. This tool will be used in interpreting
the feedback of clients to Coconut-Banana (CocoBan) Project.
As described by Braun and Clarke (2006), as cited in Kiger
and Varpio (2020), Thematic Analysis is a method for
analyzing qualitative data that entails searching across a

data set to identify, analyze, and report repeated patterns.
Kiger and Varpio (2020) also added that thematic analysis
is a method of analysis for seeking to understand
experiences, thoughts, or behaviors across a data set.

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

ILOILO STATE COLLEGE OF FISHERIES

Impact Assessment and Clients' Feedback Towards

CocoBan Project Implementation in Cabilauan,

Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo.

Undergraduate Thesis Presented to the

Faculty of the College of Hospitality Management

Iloilo State College of Fisheries

Barotac Nuevo Campus

Jane Grace Espeja

Treza Mae Pendon

Riena Rose Hilado

Background of the Study

Community extension is an important program that is

organized by schools in order to help in the development of

communities within the areas where the school or any

specific learning institution is inhabited.

Conducting community extension service is about the

relationships in building communities through teaching. It

is geared toward helping people by empowering them through

sustainable programs to reduce poverty and inequality by

generating employment and a source of income among poor

households. It is in this aspect that the Iloilo State

College of Fisheries Barotac Nuevo Campus engages in a

particular project called the “COCOBAN SLP” Coconut Banana

Sustainable Livelihood Project. This is the continuation of

the “COCOBAN SLP” wherein Dr. Annelyn Juntoria-Deasis was

the Project Leader. The project was collaborated by the

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and

ISCOFBN last December 2016. It was sustained by a series of

similar projects until 2018. Cabilauan was the chosen

barangay recipient of the Barotac Nuevo Local Government

Unit. The abundant supply of Coconut and Banana in

Cabilauan, Barotac Nuevo leads to Extension Services and

Community Development of ISCOF Barotac Nuevo Campus to

create a Livelihood Project that can make use of the

available crops of the said barangay. As a student and a

researcher that was invited during the re-opening Program

of CocoBan SLP on June 18, 2022, we have observed that this

project has a big potential to create a source of income

for the 4P’s beneficiaries in Cabilauan, Barotac Nuevo.

Therefore, the researchers will assess the impact and

clients’ feedback towards CocoBan Project implementation in

Cabilauan, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo. Specifically, the

researchers will Determine the attainment of project

objective in terms of knowledge and skills acquired by the

participants in the preparation of CocoBan products;

Describe the quality of project implementation in terms of

aspirational, appropriateness, and acceptability, and;

Enumerate the clients' feedback regarding their experiences

and on how the project be improved. The purpose of this

Livelihood Project is to create new products that generate

extra income and impact in the community of Cabilauan.

Statement of the Problem

The researchers will assess the impact and the clients’

feedback of CocoBan Project implementation in Cabilauan,

Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo.

Specifically, the study aims to:

1. Determine the attainment of project objective in terms

of knowledge and skills acquired by the participants in the

preparation of CocoBan products;

2. Describe the quality of project implementation in terms