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PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS TOWARDS GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative research is to identify the perceptions of Fidelis

Senior High Grade 11 STEM towards genetically modified foods and to examine their

awareness about their knowledge towards genetically modified foods. This study was

conducted using phenomenological research design and a descriptive type. Using one on

one semi-structured interview and Komori process, qualitative data from transcript were

collected and then prepared for phenomenological data analysis to yield themes that yield

to describe twenty (20) Grade 11 STEM students’ perceptions towards genetically

modified foods which were purposively picked. The central question was, “What are the

perceptions of the STEM students towards genetically modified foods?” The results

indicated that the students are knowledgeable about genetically modified foods. This

paper capitalizes on the four found themes: knowledge about the topic, knowledge about

the process, ways on did they learn and reaction upon learning genetically modified

foods. At practical point, many students gave their different knowledge about the process

and same perspective what genetically modified food is. This study revealed that most of

the students are amazed upon leaning genetically modified foods which means they are

aware of what genetically modified is. Also, most of the STEM students were learned in

their General Biology Teachers. The findings of this study can help the future researchers

as a reference for their study which is related to this topic. It will serve as a guide for

them also in making a research study.

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Perception of Fidelis Senior High Grade 11 Science Technology Engineering and

Mathematics Students towards Genetically Modified Foods

Genetic Modified Foods (GM Foods) also known as Genetic Engineered Foods

(GE Foods) are foods made from organisms and it is a method of changing the DNA of

the foods by genetic engineering (Plumer B, 2015). According to Barclay C. (2009) the

term "genetic modification", when applied to food refers to any artificial alteration in the

genetic makeup of a food animal or plant, or to the use of genetic engineering techniques

in the production and manufacturing of food. It, therefore, covers a whole range of

techniques. “Genetic a modification is used for upgrading a specific trait for which a

specific protein is required (Piffle, 2016). In most cases, the aim is to introduce a new,

not naturally occurring trait to the plant. According to Mendoza, P. (2017) Scientists

define GM or biotech crops as plants used in agriculture, where the DNA has been

modified using genetic engineering methods.

According to Gundersen, C. (2015) “about 12.5% of people across the world

don’t have sufficient food to eat. The problem of foods insecurity today is intimidating,

and it will become even more as in the future as we face a projected increase in the

world’s population to 9 billion by 2050 and through the use of GMOs, we are able to

make enough food at affordable prices to the world.”

In the Philippines, as in the rest of the world, the actual use of genetic engineering

has gained the upper hand over all the talk and protests against it. In truth, genetically

modified (GM) food has been eaten by Filipinos every day since it was first introduced in

1996, said Dr. Saturnina C. Halos, consultant, Biotech and Climate Change of the

Department of Agriculture (DA). (Philippinesgraphic.net, 2017).

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Genetically Modified Foods, changed the views of people about foods. It both

have advantages and disadvantages. According to C. Ayres, (2018), some of the

advantages of GM Foods are stronger crops, are more nutritious and are economical

prices. But at the same time, She described GM Foods as not 100% environmentally

friendly, they can cause allergic reactions and can lower the level of biodiversity.

This study aims to know the perceptions of the Grade 11 Fidelis Senior High

towards Genetically Modified Foods, their knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods,

their knowledge about the process of modifying foods genetically, how they learned

Genetically Modified Foods, and their reaction upon learning Genetically Modified

Foods.

This study will provide a brief description of the various signs of the study to the

students, teachers and future researchers. The students will benefit in promoting a

campaign about Genetically Modified Foods. The teachers will benefit the students in

highlighting the topic about Genetically Modified Foods. The future researchers can use

this study as a reference for their study which is related to this topic. It will serve as a

guide for them also in making a research study. This study will determine the students

breadth of knowledge regarding Genetically Modified Foods.

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Method

Design. The research design involved the utilization of qualitative research

methods in addressing the research questions. The methodology involved examination of

the perceptions of the students about their awareness, the process and their definition

towards genetically modified foods. It is used as a phenomenological type of qualitative

research and a descriptive type. Giorgi, A. (2009) “based his method on Husserl’s

descriptive phenomenological philosophy as another epistemology for human science

research”. In addition, Lester S. (2009) stated that “Phenomenological and associated

approaches can be applied to single cases or to serendipitous or deliberately selected

samples”.

Participants of the Study. We applied a non-probability sampling, particularly, a

purposive sampling it is one of the usually used techniques in any qualitative inquiry

(Avilla, 2016). Conferring to Bourke B. (2014) purposive sampling is a method of

sampling where the researcher deliberately chooses who to include in the study based on

their ability to provide necessary data. We decided to include criteria in order to classify

the respondents of the study. The following criteria were formulated: (1) Grade 11 Fidelis

Senior High Student, (2) Must belong to STEM strands and must have background

knowledge about genetically modified foods. The rationale for choosing this approach

was that there were a small number of student who knew GMO. Having these set, twenty

(20) students from STEM track were selected as respondents of this study.
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Instrumentation and Data Collection. We utilized a one on one semi-structured

interview as the data collection strategy. This type of data collection method is used to

communicate with the respondents to further understand what they are saying. This type

of interview does not require to be formal. We used this method to gather more relevant

information. The guide questions in the interview encompassed inquiries in line with the

specific questions. The following questions were used during the interview: (1) What are

your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods? (2) What are your knowledge about

the process of modifying foods genetically? (3) How did you learn GM Foods? (4) How

did you react upon learning GM Foods? According to Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

(2009), the semi-structured interview guide gives a clear set of instructions for

interviewers and can provide reliable, comparable qualitative data and also enable

informants the freedom to show their insights in their own words. Individual interviews

were recorded using mobile phones. Bloor M. & Wood F. (2011) “The recording of audio

data through devices such as tape recorders and voice recorder has been a significant

development within qualitative research, changing the researcher's handwritten notes”.

The interview was prompted by a formal letter of request addressed to the

coordinator inviting the identified participants of the study. Interview session was done

during our Research 1 period, vacant time, and after class. We also took into

consideration the availability of the respondents.

Qualitative Data Analysis. Through the description of the phenomenon regarding

STEM students’ pedagogical experiences was elicited. The following step represents the

Thematic Analysis process for phenomenological data analysis cited in Komori M. (n.d.):

1. Collect data
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2. Coding data

3. Code validation

4. Themes/frameworks identification

5. Information consolidation, finalize theme names

We gathered the data from an audio recording. The data from the audio recorder

was transcribed by the researchers. After that, we code the data through a Computer

device. According to Boyatzis (2009), a “good code” is one that captures the qualitative

richness of the phenomenon. We ensured the integrity of the codes that we have not been

misinterpreted and we also read and reread the data, checking the data for validation. We

identified the themes and subthemes from the coded data. We were able to define each

theme sufficiently so that it is clear to understand what the theme is. Lastly, we finalized

the name of each theme and we wrote the description. We used thematic analysis to gain

insight and knowledge from the data gathered. The method enabled us to develop a

deeper understanding of the phenomenon under study.

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Results and Discussion

The primary purpose of this study is to analyze the perceptions of the students

towards Genetically Modified Foods. This paper expounds the four found themes:

perceptions, process, and ways on how did they learn and how did they reacted. Knowing

Genetically Modified foods is advantageous for the students. It will serve as their guide

whether they must consume or avoid foods that was genetically modified to know if there

are benefits or none. According to ukessays.com (2016) the benefits and risks of any

particular genetically modified crop depend on the interactions of its ecological functions

and natural history with the agro-ecosystem and ecosystems within which it is embedded.

As stated, there are four (4) emergent themes which were extracted from the

perceptions of STEM students towards Genetically Modified Foods. These are

summarized below:
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Theme One

Knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods

The aim of this study is to determine the knowledge towards genetically modified foods.

Genetic modifications of food products are gaining more and more interest, since they

represent an effective and promising way to improve a wide range of food characteristics,

including production, nutritive value, and shelf life. Consumers have not had many

possibilities yet for seeking out, buying and consuming genetically modified food

products. Probably it is due to access to information that the production of GM food (soy,

corn, rice) can be helpful for reducing hunger in the world (Miraglia et al. 1998, Pan

2002). All of the respondents says that the genetically modified foods are the

combination of two organisms.

“Genetic makeup minomodify siya getting the genetic material of other foods and

implementing it to other foods.”

Having a knowledge about the genetically modified foods can help us to be aware of the

foods that we eat and to know if it is good or bad to our health.

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Theme Two

Knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically

There are many ways on the process of modifying food genetically. This research

presents the minority of the students on their knowledge about the process of GM foods

in the way of cutting or getting the good trait and put it to another food to get a good

product. As stated by E. Wax (2018), “Scientists take the gene for a desired trait in one

plant or animal, and they insert that gene into a cell of another plant or animal”.

Respondent A, Respondent D, Respondent E, Respondent F, Respondent G, Respondent

I, Respondent J, Respondent K, Respondent L, Respondent N, Respondent O,

Respondent P, Respondent Q, Respondent S, Respondent T, was involve in stating that

their knowledge in process of modifying food genetically is getting the good trait and put

it to another food to get a good product.

“Ang alam ko lang po ay ung dalawang process which is classical biding and the

DNA recombinant kung saan ang mga genes po ng isang particular na pagkain ay ililipat

sa isang specific na vector na desired trait sa ganoon nagkakaroon ng isang ability ung

food para imanifest or ilabas ung certain trait.”

Having an idea about the process of modifying foods genetically can help us to

know what it is and to be aware on the foods that we eat, if it is healthy or not. According

to A. O’Neill (2017), “GMOs can help in a variety of ways. But, those ways are not

always promoted in daily life”.

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Theme Three

Ways on learning Genetically Modified Foods

There are many ways to figure out what is Genetically Modified Foods. This

research shows that majority of the respondents learned about GM Foods through their

subject General Biology 2 that was taught by their GenBio Teacher. It is a big help that

GMO is being discussed in their subject. Respondent C, Respondent D, Respondent F,

Respondent G, Respondent J, Respondent K, Respondent M, Respondent N, Respondent

O, Respondent P, Respondent R, Respondent S, and Respondent T were involved in

stating that they learned about GM foods through their General Biology 2 subject.

Respondent M stated,

“Sa General Biology 2 topic namin siya na Genetic Engineering dun namin

nalaman sa merong Genetically Modified Foods”

According to Adams (2016) it’s an overwhelming and confusing topic, but since

80 percent of the processed foods on our grocery store shelves contain ingredients

derived from genetically engineered crops, it’s important we learn about them and make

decisions about how they fit into our home. That's why it is important to learn and one of

the reason why it is being taught. Having a better understanding about what really GM

Food is, can help us to become aware about it and know if it is beneficial or if it is risky

to consume.
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Theme Four

Reaction upon learning GM Foods

Learning genetically modified foods are very important in our society because it

helps you to know what nutrition and what physical traits added from one organism. This

research shows that most of the respondents are surprised upon learning genetically

modified foods. And also this study shows that majority of the participants are

knowledgeable what genetically modified foods is. Respondent A, Respondent B,

Respondent E, Respondent G, Respondent I, Respondent K, Respondent O, Respondent

Q, Respondent T were involved in stating their reaction upon learning genetically

modified foods were amazed. Respondent O stated that:

“Nakaka shock siya kase it is possible pero depende pa rin siya sa compatibility

ng dalawang organism.Nakkaasurprise kase pwede ka mag add ng trait sa ibang

organism.”

According to Hallman W, et al. (2010) that most of the respondents rated their

knowledge to be poor; 48% stated that they knew very little about GMOs, whereas 16%

felt they knew nothing at all, compared with 30% knowing a fair amount and just 5%

knowing a great deal about GMOs. This study shows that majority of the participants are

not aware what genetically modified is and which contradicts in our study.
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Laira Lunar STEM 11- A

Chaira Lyn Gonzaga STEM 11- B
Angelo Delas Alas STEM 11- C
Nick Landicho STEM 11- C
Jana Gregory STEM 11- D
Angelo Tolentino STEM 11- D
Rap Ramilo STEM 11- E
Cathrina Chavez STEM 11- E
Alecs Palma STEM 11- F
John Arnold Perez STEM 11- F
Mark David Luansing STEM 11- G
Jayven Mirafuentes STEM 11- H
Adrian Tuiza STEM 11- I
Shelley Hannah Alcazar STEM 11- I
Kim Bathan STEM 11- J
Gian Carlo Mendoza STEM 11- K
Gabriel Macapili STEM 11- K
Jake Anillo STEM 11- L
Michelle Endrinal STEM 11- L
Rafael Mendoza STEM 11- M
Respondents:
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EMERGENT
RESPONSE THEME
THEME
Knowledge My knowledge about genetically modified foods is that, Combining
about it's a process or a way for a producer of goods to sustain an two
genetically enough supply of products inclined with the demand of the organisms
modified consumers.
foods Paglilipat lipat ng traits. Kapag may gusto kang kuhanin na
nutrients or traits nga.
Ang alam ko lang sa genetically modified foods is
pinagsasama yung isang trait ng pagkain sa isang pagkain.
Halimbawa yung sa apple tas lalagyan ng trait ng isang
orange.
Genetically Modified Foods is basically like fruits that has
traits of another one that is planted into it through genetical
engineering.
So most of the time, everytime na maririnig ko yung
Genetically Modified Foods its more beneficial sya sa
agriculture since yang mga crops na yan ay nagkakaroon
nv fast growth dahil sa mga inaalter na DNA structure sa
from those food then also tung mga ganon inapply din sya
ng biotechnology dahil gustong masatisfy yung needs nung
economy tsaka nung mga tao.
Para sakin yung genetically modified foods iyon yung mga
foods na parang pinag crossover yung kanyang mga traits.
It is anything whose genetic makeup is modify in a
laboratory through genetic engineering.
Uri ng foods na naproduce na through science pinapalitan
ang biological reference nung isang food at minomodify
para maimprove ang food.
Pagkain na naprocess na gamit ang genetic engineering
dahil dun nag-iba ang itsura nung pagkain.
Foods coming from the specific ingredients that is being
Genetically Modified from getting the good characteristics
of one specific species and getting the good characteristics
of the others species. Pinagcocombine ang good
characteristics nung dalawang organism. Ang isang may
good characteristics ay mas pinapaayos pa ang
characteristics.
Combination of two traits.
Genetic makeup minomodify siya getting the genetic
materials of other foods and implementing it to other
foods.
Meron kang tinatransfer na bagong foreign DNA sa isang
particular na fruit.
Nag momodified genetically ng isang poduct para ma
achieve ung results o ung traits na gusto mong makuha sa
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product na yon.
Ang genetically modified foods ay ang paglilipat ng trait
sa isang fruit na wala sa kanya.
Base nga sa natutunan naming sa gen bio un ung direct
manipulation ng genes ng isang particular na pagkain
specially when we are talking about fruits and vegetable na
ililipat kung ano mang desired trait mo na gusto Makita sa
another organism.
Nagmomodified ka ng DNA organism example ay
nagdadagdag ka ng trait ng wala sa isang food.
Yan ung pagbabago ng trait ng pagkain kung saan
mayroon silang ni inject katulad ng apple ini import siya
galling ibang bansa may mga iniinject sila sa apple para di
siya mabulok agad.
Iyon ung paglilipat ng traot ng isang pagkain para
mapaganda ung characteristic
Ito ay ang mga na improve na products.
Knowledge My knowledge about genetically modified foods is that, Describing
about the it's a process or a way for a producer of goods to sustain an the process
process of enough supply of products inclined with the demand of the of
modifying consumers. Genetically
food When it comes to process I guess you cut out the sort of Modified
genetically gene that you want from another organism and then you foods
put it to other organism so that they can have that trait
I really dont know the technical terms pero siguro yung
process nya is nag uundergo talaga sya sa mga scientific
laboratory since biotechnology nga yung application dyan
then ayon nga pag aalter ng DNA, kumukuha ng DNA
Structure or genes from the other species na pwede nyang
gaqing recombinant don sa another species para
makumpleto yung intended na characteristic ng isang
species na pwedeng mag provide ng more nutrients and
also advantages for humans.
Yun nga, kapag naimplant yung isang trait ng isang food
sa ibang food magkakaroon ng ibang resulta.
There are various steps and process that are needed to
consider when modifying food genetically like identifying
the trait of chosen organism then comparing the genomes
of two organisms until the new trait is inserted into new
genome.
Binabago ang genetic makeup ng isang pagkain tapos
nagbabago ang kanyang features.
We are just getting the good characteristics of two same
species.
Paglilipat ng isang trait ng isang prutas sa iba pang prutas.
Kinukuha ang genetic material ng isang organism or food
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tapos itatransplant siya dun sa iba pang food.

It is a tedious process pero worth it naman ang resulta kase
kunyare sa tomato pwede siyang tumagal at hindi mag
rough tapos makinis din.
Minomodify ung DNA maybe dinadagdagan ng DNA
galling sa ibang organism
Ang alam ko lang po ay ung dalawang process which is
classical biding and the DNA recombinant kung saan ang
mga genes po ng isang particular na pagkain ay ililipat sa
isang specific na vector na desired trait sa ganoon
nagkakaroon ng isang ability ung food para imanifest or
ilabas ung certain trait.
Nag eextract ng DNa sa organism na may desired ka na
trait nailalagay mo sa isang organism.
Iyon ung pagkuha ng trait halimbawa ung sa tomato
ginagamitan ito para di agad mabulok.
Kinukuha ung good traits ng bawat productsat
pagsasamahin sila.
About siya sa injection at heatshock treatment.
Kinds of
May injection na ginagamit or yung Heat Shock
Process
Treatment.
When it comes in genetic engineering pinapaltan ang isang Genetic
certain DNA strand. Engineering
So, I dont have madaming knowledge ang alam ko lang ay
yung pinagsasama lang yung trait nung isang pagkain sa Few ideas
isa pang pagkain.
Doesn’t
Wala akong knowledge dyan kasi diko pa naman na tatry
have any
yan.
idea
Topic namin kasi yun sa research. I already search about Research
the GMO's. topic
Binigyan ako ng idea ng tropa ko. Kaya ko nalaman yang Informed of
GM Foods na yan a friend
So yan e nabanggit sa aming genbio yung parang may School’s
kaugnayan sya sa GMO so yun lang yung pagkakaintindi class
ko don.
In school
Natutunan ko sya sa genbio
It was introduced by our general biology 2 teacher when
she discussed general engineering and made it (gmo) as an
example
Packaging of foods, School and Social Media.
I learned genetically modified foods from Mam Camille
we recently discuss about genetic engineering na nabanggit
niya din yung GM foods.
With the help of our General Biology teacher. I have
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learned the Genetically Modified Food.

Sa General Biology 2 topic namin siya na Genetic
Engineering dun namin nalaman na merong Genetically
Modified Foods.
Sa mga biology classes before and ngayong semester din
meron kaming topic at nagkaroon kami ng overview about
genetic modification
Leeson namin kahapon sa genetic engineering diniscuss sa
amin kung paano maglipat ng gene.
Natutunan po naming sa General Biology 2 at may
background knowledge noong elementary.
This semester kase pinag-aaralan naming siya sa General
Biology 2.
Itinuro siya sa amin sa General Biology
I've learned the GM Foods from watching the news and
videos from youtube. And learned most of it on the school. Watching
Ways on Sa cartoon din na Simpsons mayroon kase silang ginawang movies/
how did you kalokohan na pinagsama nila ung tomato at tobacco na video clips
earn your sinubukan ring gawin ng mga genetic engineer.
prior Nag sesearch about Genetic Engineering at nandoon nga Searching
knowledge ung genetically modified foods at mas lumawak siya lalo &
about dahil sa General Biology 2. Browsing
Genetically Reading articles about Genetic Engineering and the help of
Modified youtube.
foods Through the medium of reading pa din talaga bali gr 6
Reading
medyl aware na ko dyan kasi na release naman sya mga
90's diba. pero dipa din ako aware kung nakakain na ko gm
foods pero apparently lahat naman.
Reaction I've been fascinated by that. Cause genetically modifying a Amazed
upon plant for me is quite unheard of. Until, I know that the
learning modifying a plant truly exist
Genetically Nagulat kasi wala akong alam dyan.
Modified Hindi naman sya ganon ka surprising kasi marami
foods nanamang processed foods by then parang cinoconsider
kona din as gm foods kasi nga merong ibat ibang pwede
ilagah don pero very amazing pa din sya since yung iba na
klase ng gm foods nagkakaroon ng ibag ibang taste, color,
and even yung appearances nya kakaiba example is pag
pinagsama mo halimbawa yung apple then yung melon or
lemon dipa ko nakakakita ng gano pero siguro once
makakita ako ng ganon very surprising.
Para sakin maganda tung GM Foods kasi gamit yung
process na yon makakagawa tayo ng bagong discoveries.
I'm awed. I didn't know anything about gmo and I didn't
know it exists until then
Namangha dahil ganun na kaadvance ang technology na
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kahit pagkain kayang maprocess ang pagkain through

genetic engineering.
Nakakamangha kasi pedeng pagcombine ang dalawang
trait sa isang organism.
Nakaka shock siya kase it is possible pero depende pa rin
siya sa compatibility ng dalawang organism.
Nakkaasurprise kase pwede ka mag add ng trait sa ibang
organism
Natawa ako kase napapaganada ung quality ng products
and someday magiging paraan siya para mapataas ang
ekonomiya ng bansa.
Medyo against ako kase di na siya natural kase mayt
ginagamit na sa kanyang chemical
Disagree
Less ang consume ng GMO's since hindi siya beneficial
para sa atin.
Mabuti at masama kase umaangat ung technology kase
nagagawa nang mabago ang isang trait ng pagkain at
masama naman kase maari nating maabuso kung ano ung
nasa environment
May advantages at disadvantages kase siyempre isang
benefit ay naiincrease ang nutritional content pero di natin
Neutral
maipapagkaila na gumagamit tayo ng chemical.
It is better however pinapababa niya ang quality ng natural
foods.
Positive in a way na napepreserve ang ibang fruit.
Negative same way na hindi na siya natural na fruit.

I am happy about it nakikita ko ung progress sa mundo

natin ngayon na through technology kaya na natin ma
modified ung natural fruits ang vegetable according to our
will para maging better ung resources natin.
I was satisfied because it has a lot of advantages.
They're fine. I mean you get better foods because they
Agree
have better trait and they have better things than compare
to when they're not modified thats generally better than not
modifying the foods that we eat
So maganda kasi through genetically modified foods is
nagagawa natin pagsamahin yung isang trait ng isang
pagkain sa isa pang pagkain so maganda yon.
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RESPONDENT A

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: My knowledge about genetically modified foods is that, it's a process or a way for
a producer of goods to sustain an enough supply of products inclined with the
demand of the consumers.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: My knowledge about the process is that, on modifying a food or simply the plant.
It involves the genetic engineering and the so-called breeding of a certain species
that results to a new number, size and color of the product.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: I've learned the GM Foods from watching the news and videos from youtube.
And learned most of it on the school.
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: I've been fascinated by that. Cause genetically modifying a plant for me is quite
unheard of. Until, I know that the modifying a plant truly exist

RESPONDENT B

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Paglilipat lipat ng traits. Kapag may gusto kang kuhanin na nutrients or traits nga.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: Wala akong knowledge dyan kasi diko pa naman na tatry yan.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: Binigyan ako ng idea ng tropa ko. Kaya ko nalaman yang GM Foods na yan
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: Nagulat kasi wala akong alam dyan.

RESPONDENT C

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Ang alam ko lang sa genetically modified foods is pinagsasama yung isang trait
ng pagkain sa isang pagkain. Halimbawa yung sa apple tas lalagyan ng trait ng
isang orange.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: So, I dont have madaming knowledge ang alam ko lang ay yung pinagsasama
lang yung trait nung isang pagkain sa isa pang pagkain.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: So yan e nabanggit sa aming genbio yung parang may kaugnayan sya sa GMO so
yun lang yung pagkakaintindi ko don.
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
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A: So maganda kasi through genetically modified foods is nagagawa natin

pagsamahin yung isang trait ng isang pagkain sa isa pang pagkain so maganda
yon.

RESPONDENT D

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Genetically Modified Foods is basically like fruits that has traits of another one
that is planted into it through genetical engineering.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: When it comes to process I guess you cut out the sort of gene that you want from
another organism and then you put it to other organism so that they can have that
trait
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: In school
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: They're fine. I mean you get better foods because they have better trait and they
have better things than compare to when they're not modified thats generally
better than not modifying the foods that we eat

RESPONDENT E

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: So most of the time, everytime na maririnig ko yung Genetically Modified Foods
its more beneficial sya sa agriculture since yang mga crops na yan ay
nagkakaroon nv fast growth dahil sa mga inaalter na DNA structure sa from those
food then also tung mga ganon inapply din sya ng biotechnology dahil gustong
masatisfy yung needs nung economy tsaka nung mga tao.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: I really dont know the technical terms pero siguro yung process nya is nag
uundergo talaga sya sa mga scientific laboratory since biotechnology nga yung
application dyan then ayon nga pag aalter ng DNA, kumukuha ng DNA Structure
or genes from the other species na pwede nyang gaqing recombinant don sa
another species para makumpleto yung intended na characteristic ng isang species
na pwedeng mag provide ng more nutrients and also advantages for humans.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: Through the medium of reading pa din talaga bali gr 6 medyl aware na ko dyan
kasi na release naman sya mga 90's diba. pero dipa din ako aware kung nakakain
na ko gm foods pero apparently lahat naman.
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
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A: Hindi naman sya ganon ka surprising kasi marami nanamang processed foods by
then parang cinoconsider kona din as gm foods kasi nga merong ibat ibang pwede
ilagah don pero very amazing pa din sya since yung iba na klase ng gm foods
nagkakaroon ng ibag ibang taste, color, and even yung appearances nya kakaiba
example is pag pinagsama mo halimbawa yung apple then yung melon or lemon
dipa ko nakakakita ng gano pero siguro once makakita ako ng ganon very
surprising.

RESPONDENT F

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Para sakin yung genetically modified foods iyon yung mga foods na parang pinag
crossover yung kanyang mga traits.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: Yun nga, kapag naimplant yung isang trait ng isang food sa ibang food
magkakaroon ng ibang resulta.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: Natutunan ko sya sa genbio
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: Para sakin maganda tung GM Foods kasi gamit yung process na yon makakagawa
tayo ng bagong discoveries.

RESPONDENT G

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: It is anything whose genetic makeup is modify in a laboratory through genetic
engineering.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: There are various steps and process that are needed to consider when modifying
food genetically like identifying the trait of chosen organism then comparing the
genomes of two organisms until the new trait is inserted into new genome
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: It was introduced by our general biology 2 teacher when she discussed general
engineering and made it (gmo) as an example
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: I'm awed. I didn't know anything about gmo and I didn't know it exists until then

RESPONDENT H

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Uri ng foods na naproduce na through science pinapalitan ang biological
reference nung isang food at minomodify para maimprove ang food.
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Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: When in comes in genetic engineering pinapaltan ang isang certain DNA strand.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: Packaging of foods, School and Social Media.
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: Less ang consume ng GMO's since hindi siya beneficial para sa atin.

RESPONDENT I

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Pagkain na naprocess na gamit ang genetic engineering dahil dun nag-iba ang
itsura nung pagkain.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: Binabago ang genetic makeup ng isang pagkain tapos nagbabago ang kanyang
features.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: Reading articles about Genetic Engineering and the help of youtube.
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: Namangha dahil ganun na kaadvance ang technology na kahit pagkain kayang
maprocess ang pagkain through genetic engineering.

RESPONDENT J

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Foods coming from the specific ingredients that is being Genetically Modified
from getting the good characteristics of one specific species and getting the good
characteristics of the others species. Pinagcocombine ang good characteristics
nung dalawang organism. Ang isang may good characteristics ay mas pinapaayos
pa ang characteristics.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: We are just getting the good characteristics of two same species.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: I learned genetically modified foods from Mam Camille we recently discuss about
genetic engineering na nabanggit niya din yung GM foods.
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: It is better however pinapababa niya ang quality ng natural foods.

RESPONDENT K

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Combination of two traits.
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Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: Paglilipat ng isang trait ng isang prutas sa iba pang prutas.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: With the help of our General Biology teacher. I have learned the Genetically
Modified Food.
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: Nakakamangha kasi pedeng pagcombine ang dalawang trait sa isang organism.

RESPONDENT L

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Genetic makeup minomodify siya getting the genetic materials of other foods and
implementing it to other foods.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: Kinukuha ang genetic material ng isang organism or food tapos itatransplant siya
dun sa iba pang food.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: Topic namin kasi yun sa research. I already search about the GMO's.
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: I was satisfied because it has a lot of advantages.

RESPONDENT M

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Meron kang tinatransfer na bagong foreign DNA sa isang particular na fruit.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: May injection na ginagamit or yung Heat Shock Treatment.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: Sa General Biology 2 topic namin siya na Genetic Engineering dun namin
nalaman na merong Genetically Modified Foods.
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: Positive in a way na napepreserve ang ibang fruit. Negative same way na hindi na
siya natural na fruit.

RESPONDENT N

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Nag momodified genetically ng isang poduct para ma achieve ung results o ung
traits na gusto mong makuha sa product na yon.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
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A: It is a tedious process pero worth it naman ang resulta kase kunyare sa tomato
pwede siyang tumagal at hindi mag rough tapos makinis din.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: Sa mga biology classes before and ngayong semester din meron kaming topic at
nagkaroon kami ng overview about genetic modification
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: I am happy about it nakikita ko ung progress sa mundo natin ngayon na through
technology kaya na natin ma modified ung natural fruits ang vegetable according
to our will para maging better ung resources natin.

RESPONDENT O

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Ang genetically modified foods ay ang paglilipat ng trait sa isang fruit na wala sa
kanya.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: Minomodify ung DNA maybe dinadagdagan ng DNA galling s aibang organism
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: Leeson namin kahapon sa genetic engineering diniscuss sa amin kung paano
maglipat ng gene.
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: Nakaka shock siya kase it is possible pero depende pa rin siya sa compatibility ng
dalawang organism.

RESPONDENT P

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Base nga sa natutunan naming sa gen bio un ung direct manipulation ng genes ng
isang particular na pagkain specially when we are talking about fruits and
vegetable na ililipat kung ano mang desired trait mo na gusto Makita sa another
organism.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: Ang alam ko lang po ay ung dalawang process which is classical biding and the
DNA recombinant kung saan ang mga genes po ng isang particular na pagkain ay
ililipat sa isang specific na vector na desired trait sa ganoon nagkakaroon ng isang
ability ung food para imanifest or ilabas ung certain trait.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: Natutunan po naming sa General Biology 2 at may background knowledge noong
elementary.
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
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A: May advantages at disadvantages kase siyempre isang benefit ay naiincrease ang

nutritional content pero di natin maipapagkaila na gumagamit tayo ng chemical.

RESPONDENT Q

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Nagmomodified ka ng DNA organism example ay nagdadagdag ka ng trait ng
wala sa isang food.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: Nag eextract ng DNa sa organism na may desired ka na trait nailalagay mo sa
isang organism.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: Sa cartoon dimna Simpsons mayroon kase silang ginawang kalokohan na
pinagsama nila ung tomato at tobacco na sinubukan ring gawin ng mga genetic
engineer.
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: Nakkaasurprise kase pwede ka mag add ng trait sa ibang organism

RESPONDENT R

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Yan ung pagbabago ng trait ng pagkain kung saan mayroon silang ni inject
katulad ng apple ini import siya galling ibang bansa may mga iniinject sila sa
apple para di siya mabulok agad.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: About siya sa injection at heatshock treatment.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: Nag sesearch about Genetic Engineering at nandoon nga ung genetically modified
foods at mas lumawak siya lalo dahil sa General Biology 2.
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: Mabuti at masama kase umaangat ung technology kase nagagawa nang mabago
ang isang trait ng pagkain at masama naman kase maari nating maabuso kung ano
ung nasa environment

RESPONDENT S

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Iyon ung paglilipat ng traot ng isang pagkain para mapaganda ung characteristic
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: Iyon ung pagkuha ng trait halimbawa ung sa tomato ginagamitan ito para di agad
mabulok.
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Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?

A: This semester kase pinag-aaralan naming siya sa General Biology 2.
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: Medyo against ako kase di na siya natural kase mayt ginagamit na sa kanyang
chemical

RESPONDENT T

Q: What are your knowledge about Genetically Modified Foods?

A: Ito ay ang mga na improve na products.
Q: What are your knowledge about the process of modifying food genetically?
A: Kinukuha ung good traits ng bawat productsat pagsasamahin sila.
Q: How did you learn about GM Foods?
A: Itinuro siya sa amin sa General Biology
Q: How did you reacted upon learning GM Foods?
A: Natawa ako kase napapaganada ung quality ng products and someday magiging
paraan siya para mapataas ang ekonomiya ng bansa.