JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY

The Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte

Main Campus, Dapitan

SAME-SEX RELATIONSHIPS IN DAPITAN CITY: STATUS, VIEWS, PROSPECT

A Thesis Proposal Presented to the Faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences

JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY

The Premiere University in Dapitan City

Main Campus, Dapitan City

In Partial Fulfillment

Of the Requirements for the Course

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

NATHAÑELO J. ASEÑAS

IAN PAUL M. LAGPAC

OISHI VIVIEN B. TADIIN

APRIL, 2023
 Republic of the Philippines
JOSE RIZAL MERMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
The Premier University of Zamboanga del Norte
n Campus, Dapitan City

APPROVAL SHEET

This research entitled “SAME-SEX RELATIONSHIPS IN DAPITAN CITY: STATUS,

VIEWS, PROSPECT” prepared and submitted by NATHAÑELO J. ASEÑAS, IAN PAUL
M. LAGPAC, OISHI VIVIEN B. TADIIN in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the
course POLSCI 111-B Research in Political Science II, has been examined and is recommended
for acceptance and approval for Final Oral Defense.

PRESCILLA L. ALVARICO, M.A.

ADVISER

Approved by the Committee on Oral Defense with the grade of

ELPIDIO H. NODADO Jr., Ed. D.

CHAIRMAN

QUINDHE M. BANQUIAO, Ed. D., Ph. D. MARK HERMAN S. POTOY, Ph. D.

MEMBER MEMBER
PRESCILLA L. ALVARICO, M.A.
MEMBER

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor
of Arts Major in Political Science.

ELPIDIO H. NODADO Jr., Ed. D.

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
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JOSE RIZAL MERMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
The Premier University of Zamboanga del Norte
n Campus, Dapitan City

CERTIFICATION FROM THE STATISTICIAN

This is to certify that this undergraduate thesis entitled “SAME-SEX

RELATIONSHIPS IN DAPITAN CITY: STATUS, VIEWS, PROSPECT” prepared and
submitted by NATHAÑELO J. ASEÑAS, IAN PAUL M. LAGPAC, OISHI VIVIEN B.
TADIIN in partial fulfillment for the degree Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Political
Science 2) has been checked and verified by the undersigned as to grammar, coherence, and
organization.

ED NEIL MARATAS
Statistician
 Republic of the Philippines
JOSE RIZAL MERMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
The Premier University of Zamboanga del Norte
n Campus, Dapitan City

CERTIFICATION FROM THE ENGLISH CRITIC

This is to certify that this undergraduate thesis entitled “SAME-SEX

RELATIONSHIPS IN DAPITAN CITY: STATUS, VIEWS, PROSPECT” prepared and
submitted by NATHAÑELO J. ASEÑAS, IAN PAUL M. LAGPAC, OISHI VIVIEN B.
TADIIN in partial fulfillment for the degree Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Political
Science 2) has been checked and verified by the undersigned as to grammar, coherence, and
organization.

MA. KAREN J. MANCERA, M.A ENGLISH

English Critic
 DEDICATION

Behind the success, the researchers would like to dedicate this noble work to their beloved

parents, brothers, sisters, relatives, instructors, and colleagues who have supported them

throughout the process. The researchers will always appreciate all they have done. Above all,

they thank the Almighty God, the source of all things, for guiding them with the knowledge and

wisdom they need to succeed in this endeavor.

The Researchers
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers are grateful for the assistance and support given to them by the following

personalities who were valuable in the preparation and fulfilment of this research work:

First to the Almighty God who has been the researchers’ biggest source of strength because

of His unconditional love and consistent guidance during the development of this study. Without

His heavenly aid, this technological labor would be impossible.

To ELPIDIO H. NODADO, Jr, Ed, D. the chairperson, for his suggestions and

constructive thoughts that aided in the completion of this study.

To QUINDHE M. BANQUIAO, Ed. D., Ph, D. researchers’ panel, for her

willingness to share ideas that help in completing this study.

To MARK HERMAN S. POTOY, Ph. D. researchers’ panel, for his brilliant

suggestions and moral support in the fulfilment of this research work.

To PRESCILLA L. ALVARICO, M.A. researchers’ adviser, for her valuable

suggestions and ideas and for the amicable assistance for the realization of this study.

And finally, to everyone who contributed much to this study, the researchers would

like to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation. This support has been the mirror to the

researchers’ success.

The Researchers
 ABSTRACT

This study aimed to identify the status, views, and prospect of same-sex relationships in
Dapitan City. This study was only open for respondents of age 18 years old and above. There
were twenty (20) gay people, twenty (20) lesbians, and twenty (20) bisexuals.

This study utilized the descriptive method with the use of a survey questionnaire.
Frequency Counting and Percentage Computation were used to get the number of respondents
who belong to a specified category and Weighted Mean was used to organize the perceptions of
the respondents on the status, views, and prospect of same-sex relationships in Dapitan City.

The study revealed that the status of discrimination against same-sex relationships is
Fairly Common. The public is Somewhat Knowledgeable about same-sex relationships and is
Very Aware about same-sex relationships. Dapitanons strongly agree and are in favor for the
acceptance and equal treatment of same-sex relationships. The respondents somewhat disagree
and believe that religion has a low influence on their views on same-sex relationships.
Dapitanons are open for more programs for the welfare of same-sex relationships with an overall
result of (Yes, to a Great Extent). Age and religion have no significant relationship while gender
has a significant relationship on the respondents’ view on same-sex relationships.

Keywords: Same-sex Relationships, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual