COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF BARANGAY PAWING PALO, LEYTE

SAINT PAUL SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

NSTP (CWTS) 2
SECTION CODE: 375

GROUP MEMBERS:

EMOYLAN, JESSEIL
ADVINCULA, NADINE
BONGCAWEL, DANICA GLENN
BUSTILLO, MICHAEL
CAJARA, SHEENA ROSE
CALCETA, JOHN VICTOR
CARSON, JOSEPH PETER
CORDERO, JAMES MARIELLE
CORRALES, ASHLEIGH CLAIRE ZHANTAL
CU, EUGENE
DELGADO, JADEN TATIANA
ESQUIERDO, PSALMUELAINE JOYCE
GACUTNO, MARLA
LIANZA, DEAN AXL
LOPEZ, ARIANNE FAYE
LOQUINTE, RAIN SOFIA
LUMUKSO, JENNILYN
MARTINEZ, ANGELO
MATARO, PENELOPE
NOMBRADO, LILIAN LISLY
PAJANUSTAN, VINCE FERDINAND
PENAFLOR, YASSER EARON
TAN, LLANA MARIE
INTRODUCTION

A Community needs assessment is a vital tool in effective development planning, offering a

comprehensive roadmap for addressing critical issues in a certain community. Through active
engagement with community members, planners ensure that the identified needs genuinely
reflect local priorities, fostering collaboration and action. Furthermore, the assessment provides
valuable insights guiding the strategic allocation of resources, ensuring that limited funds are
directed toward addressing the most urgent community needs.

And so, the NSTP students of Saint Paul School of Professional Studies (SPSPS) choose to
conduct the assessment in Barangay Pawing, Palo, Leyte. This Barangay constitutes 5.69% of
the total population of the Municipality of Palo. Known for its thriving commercial sector,
Pawing's economic growth has attracted potential investors, leading to a rising population.
However, this growth has also brought about consequences for the environment, health, social
dynamics, and education within the community. Overcrowding and poor sanitary facilities that
worsen health problems, are just some of the notable issues that we initially evaluated, but we
know that there still more to hear from the people of the said locality.

We are committed to identify new or existing challenges and propose viable solutions. Our
approach emphasizes collaboration with the community to ensure a clear and actionable
outcome. By actively engaging with residents, we aim to bridge the gap between Barangay
Pawing and more developed communities, fostering shared responsibility and cooperation. The
recommended solutions will prioritize empowerment, addressing the fundamental causes of
residents' difficulties and paving the way for long-term success and prosperity. Through
sustainable and community-driven activities, we seek to make lasting changes that resonate with
community members and benefit future generations.
METHODOLOGY

Respondents
The target participants for this study involves a community from, Palo Leyte, specifically in
Barangay Pawing. ___ Method will be utilized for participant selection.

Procedure
The survey and data collected will determine current issues faced by the community to be
addressed in Barangay Pawing, Palo Leyte. The data collection for this study was conducted
through distribution of surveys. Qualified participants were given survey questionnaires that
included questions about their current issues they face in their daily lives.

A survey questionnaire will be sent to __ respondents. Before conducting the survey, 3 steps are
to be followed by the researchers: 1) The researchers must obtain formal approval from the
subject teacher in NSTP2. 2) The researcher should seek approval from the respondents to
continue with the survey. 3) The researchers should only be the ones to access the personal data
obtained from the survey.

Instruments
The primary data collection method utilized in this study is a survey questionnaire designed by
the researchers. This questionnaire serves as the main tool for gathering information from the
respondents, enabling the researchers to collect valuable data for analysis and interpretation.

The survey encompassed the demographic details of the participants, such as their names
(optional), age, and sex. Given a statement, the respondents simply chose 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: 1 they
strongly disagree to the statement, 2 if they disagree, 3 if they are neutral, 4 if they agree to the
statement being asked, and 5 if they strongly agree to the statement.
A survey questionnaire was disseminated to the qualified respondents who gave their consent to
participate in the study. The survey questionnaire consisted of questions that could be answered
using a Likert Scale (on a scale of 1-5), 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest, multiple
choice, and a series of “Yes or No” questions.