Capitol University

Cagayan de Oro City

National Service Training Program

Community Needs Assessment Report

12E, Carmen, Cagayan De Oro, Misamis Oriental

In partial fulfillment of the requirements in the NSTP2 for the Second Semester of
School Year 2023-2024

Presented to:

MS. CLAIRVY B. TORAYNO

Instructor

Presented by:

Almirante, John Arthur Q.

Catchero, Niño Jefferson G.
Estrella, Allezer Ryan G.
Garcia, Vicent Jad D.
Madjos, Keth James B.
Pacana, Adiran Henk
Pensahan, John Michael Lorenz
Santillano, Jude Lei D.
Tangarorang, Jan Clark Vincent
Yabo, Ace V.

BSMT-1
NE-25
Introduction

Throughout life, many people have of different sides of the world have experienced, and are still experiencing

deprivation, depression, and being underprivileged. These communities are facing many challenges, a few to name of

which are; financial difficulty, and limited access to education. And it is because of this that most people who are members

of DDU communities are unable to obtain professional jobs with high pay to provide for their families. We, a group of

students, have decided to undertake this study in order to find out more about these communities, and provide the

assistance that they are in need of.

Our group employs a qualitative and quantitative research technique. The survey questionnaire provided with close-

ended questions allowed us to analyze the information that was obtained from respondents in a specific barangay. In

order to read the survey findings, we created a graph from the data obtained, so that we will be able to ascertain the help

that they need in their barangay. Visualizing the data in a form of graph will give the viewer a better understanding the

data presented. With the sense of commitment that our group possesses, we are willing to cooperate with any group, in

order to contribute as much as we can to the barangay that we wish to assist. Prioritizing the voices in need, and ensuring

that they are heard. The analyzed data of the survey will be a crucial instrument in discerning the trends and needs of the

barangay.

We discussed about how getting involved in community activities is important for learning. It helps us identify

problems in our community and meet people who need assistance. Working together with others teaches us to be

responsible citizens. It also helps us appreciate the diversity of cultures in our community, and it prepares us to handle

real life situations effectively. Community immersion as a whole helps you in personal growth and self-transformation. It

also ripens your maturity and perspective towards community involvement. It also helps you to know your values and

different beliefs from other people. Community immersion is a method used in NSTP to help trainees gain a deeper

understanding of various community issues. Through immersion, trainees can better comprehend the realities of deprived

groups. It's a hands-on approach to learn about community organizing.

 Community Profile

I. Rationale

The researchers conducted their study at Zone 12E, Carmen, Cagayan De Oro City. With the study being related

to community engagement. This study was conducted in order to support the Deprived, Depressed, and Underprivileged

(DDU) communities. Based on the data collected by the researchers using the Needs Assessment Survey, they can find

out what the community needs via survey questionnaire. The information obtained can help the researchers with

recommending activities that can help the community. This study also helps the researchers become better nation

builders by providing them with information and experience in nation building. Knowing the challenges and problems that

the people face is good experience for nation builders to obtain some insight in the world around them.

The researchers utilized qualitative and quantitative method, collecting and analyzing numerical and non-numerical

data. The study conducted used a descriptive study design in order to comprehend the qualitative method and data

collected. In order to gather the necessary data, the researchers sent out 30 survey questionnaires to the residents of

Zone 12E, Carmen, Cagayan De Oro City. The information gathered was tallied and further analyzed in order to be able

to create solutions to the problems of the community. The survey questionnaire is presented in two parts. The first part

being, the personal information of the respondent. The needs assessment program in the second part, that includes a

five-point Likert scale corresponding to the following questions: Environmental Concerns, Health Concerns,

Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Recreation and Wellness Program, First Aid and Safety Measures During Disasters and

Calamities, and Literacy and Educational Program. With the goal of 30 respondents, the survey took place on April 12,

2024, Zone 12E, Carmen, Cagayan De Oro City. Because the researchers conducted the survey face to face in, they

were able to fill out all 30 survey questionnaires.

The study conducted is expected to provide recommended solutions to the problems that are faced by the

community. Based from the answers in the Needs Assessment Survey, the researchers aim to cooperate with the

barangay or other groups in order to able to develop a solution to the problems, and strengthen ties to the community, as

well as develop stronger bond and better support to the people of the community.
II. Historical, Cultural, and Social Profile

The today's barangay of Carmen was formerly known as Dinogon and Balabag in pre-Hispanic times. The natives

called the southern hilly regions of Cavayan de Oro Balabag and the vast plain areas of the western part of the region

Digonan because they were heavily covered in Digonan trees at the time. How did Christianity spread? Christianity spread

when the Spanish arrived. Along with the celebration of the fiesta, people were baptized as Christians. The saint was to

be chosen by the populace as their object of devotion. People were terrified when a strong storm struck on July 16, 1916,

because the previous day's intense rains had already flooded their rice fields and caused the Cagayan de Oro River to

overflow, flooding the roads. The people's experience of that heavy storm was terrible.

The Natives went to the priest after the storm telling him how the Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel had helped them

during that tragic event. They had prayed to her. Thus, our Lady of the Carmen was declared the patron saint of the

people. Since then, the people have celebrated fiesta in honor of their patron saint on July 16th of each year. There was a

time when the people wanted to move their fiesta to a different date, but they decided against it due to the misfortune that

struck and the harm that day's saint had done to them. As a result, the saint Nuestra Senora del Carmen inspired the

barangay's name, Carmen. Carmen developed into a barrio, but since there were no records, people thought they had

been destroyed in the course of the war. Serving as the first barangay captain for ten years, from 1929 to 1939, was

Antonio Bacas.

Culturally, Carmen reflects the mix of influences that make up Filipino identity. They

celebrate festivals like the Higalaay Festival, honoring the patron saint of Cagayan De Oro, St. Augustine. These events

showcase their diverse culture through lively dances, music, and tasty food. The barangay carmen is a very populated

area with 77,756 people living in it, with 2.1% annual population change. Barangay carmen is a very big barangay and

has a landmass of 7.884 km². Barangay carmen is still growing as of now, and it will continue to grow as time pass by

Barangay Carmen has several social structures like schools, markets, commercial buildings, restaurants, etc. Barangay

Carmen is also filled with entrepreneurs where it has a lot of shops around the place.
III. Geographical and Political profile

Geographical profile

Barangay: Carmen

Number of zones: 13

Land Area: 9,683 km²

Boundaries: Barangay Macasandig, Barangay Nazareth, Barangays 1,2,6,7,10

13 and (2) creeks within the Barangay, the Puli Creek and

Binonoan Creek.
Political profile

Barangay Captain: Hon. Rosemary Lorna V. Uy

Barangay Council: Hon. Roland Sherwin V. Uy

Hon. Sunny Rae D. Cahayag

Hon. Cyril W. Ranile

Hon. Kristian Dale L. Dabatian

Hon. Erlinda R. Padere

Hon. Bernel G. Taguic

Hon. Jerry E. Sabanal

SK Chairperson: Hon. Benjie C. Monelo

Barangay Secretary: Hon. Sheila b. Lumbatan

Barangay treasurer: Hon. Darlyn B. Waga

 Presentation and analysis of data

i. Profile of the respondents

Gender

20%

80%

Male Female

Based on the data above most of our respondents have more female than male. 80% or 24 of the respondents are

female, and 20% or 6 of the respondents are male.

Age

10%
17%

20%

27%

27%

18-25 26-35 36-45 46-56 57-67 and above

The data presented above represents the respondents’ ages. 10% or 3 of the respondents are in the ages of 57-67

and above, 16% or 5 of the respondents are in the ages 18-25, 20% or 6 of the respondents in the ages between 46-56,

and lastly, 27% or 8 respondents for both respondents in the ages 26-35 and 36-45.
 Educational Status

3%

20%
20%

7%

33%
17%

Elementary Level High school Level College Level

Elementary graduate High school graduate College graduate

Based on the data presented above, the data shows that 3% or 1 of the respondents is a college graduate, 7% or 2

of the respondents are elementary graduates, 17% or 5 of the respondents are college level, 20% or 6 respondents for

both high school graduate and elementary level, and lastly, 33% or 10 respondents for high school level.

Employability: For Students

27%

36%

36%

Elementary Secondary College

Based on the information above, most of the respondents’ employability are in elementary having 36% or 4

respondents, and secondary with 37% or 4 respondents, and very few with 27% or 3 respondents being in college and

have jobs.
 Economic Status

3%

27%

70%

1-11 months 1-3 years 4-6 years 7-10 years 10 and above years

Based on the graph above, most of the respondents have lived in the barangay for more than ten years and above

with 70% or 21 respondents, followed by 7-10 years with 27% or 8 respondents, and lastly 4-6 years with 3% or 1

respondent.

Occupation: For Non-Students

3%

37%

50%

3%
7%

Government Employee/ official Self- employed Entrepreneur

Private employees Jobless

The graph above presents the respondents who have occupations, 3% or 1 of the respondents works as a

government employee, and a private employee. 7% or 2 of the employees are entrepreneurs, 37% or 11 of the

respondents are jobless, and 50% or 15 of the respondents are self-employed.

ii. Needs and Program Assessment

Environmental Concerns
5
4.5 4.47
4.5
4 3.9

3.5
3 2.67
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
Tree/ Mangrove planting Waste Management Recycling Session Wildlife Protection and
conservation

The graph above shows the data of environmental concerns in the area, with a mean score of 4.5 waste

management is the highest priority of the community, with tree/mangrove planting being the lowest with a mean score of

2.67. And an overall mean score of 3.8 for environmental concerns.

Health Concerns
4.5 4.47
4.45
4.4
4.35
4.3
4.3
4.25 4.23
4.2
4.15
4.1
Supplementary Feeding Program Informative Drive and Health Literacy Medical and Dental Missions

The graph above represents the data of health concerns in that particular area, with supplementary feeding

program having the highest mean score of 4.47, and the lowest being informative drive and health literacy with 4.23. With

an overall mean score of 4.3 for health concerns.

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4 3.63 3.8 3.7
3.57 3.5 3.4
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The graph above presents the entrepreneurship and livelihood mean scores, with the highest mean score of 4 in

small business management, and the lowest mean score of 2 in hairdressing. With an overall mean score of 3.45 for

entrepreneurship and livelihood.

Recreation and wellness Program

4.6 4.5
4.4
4.4 4.3
4.2 4.1
4 3.93
3.8
3.6

The data shown above is the mean score for recreation and wellness program, with the highest mean score of 4.5

in proper parenting seminar, and lowest mean score of 3.93 in dance and aerobic exercises. With an overall mean score

of 4.25 recreation and wellness program.

 First aid and safety measure during disasters and calamities
4.2
4.17
4.15

4.1

4.05 4.03 4.03

3.95
Fire Fighting Earthquake Storm, Flood and thunder

The data shown above is the mean score data for First aid and safety measure during disasters and calamities, with

the highest mean score being 4.17 in earthquake, and the lowest mean score being 4.03 for both, fire-fighting and storm,

flood and thunder. And a total mean score of 4.2.

Literacy and Educational Program

4.3
4.3
4.1
4.1 4.03
3.9 3.8 3.83
3.7
3.5

The data shows the mean score for literacy and educational program, with the highest mean score of 4.3 in basic

literacy and numeracy program for children and out-of-school youth and adults, and the lowest being 3.8 in voter’s

education. With an overall mean score of 4.01.

OVERALL result Concerns
5 4.3 4.25 4.2 4.01
3.86
4 3.45
3
2
1
0

The data presented shows all the mean scores of the concerns of the people of Barangay Carmen, that was

obtained through the Needs Assessment Survey. The graph shows the overall mean score for all concerns, environmental

concerns, health concerns, entrepreneurship and livelihood, recreation and wellness program, first aid and safety

measure during disasters and calamities, and literacy and educational program. With the highest overall mean score of

4.3, it is clear that health concern is the highest priority of the community, and shows that the current concern of the

people of upper Carmen is mainly health related.

Conclusion

The survey shows the different needs of the people, some people of the community have different needs than

others, and this survey was a good way of finding out what the people needed the most, and what required the most

attention in their community. The Environmental Concerns, Health Concerns, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood,

Recreation and Wellness Program, First and Safety Measure during Disasters and Calamities, and Literacy and

Educational Program.

This survey utilized a survey questionnaire that corresponded with Likert scale, and was implemented to 30

respondents. The researchers went to Barangay Carmen Zone 12E to collect data for the research, with the span of two

days, and help from the respondents, the researchers were able to collect all of the necessary data for their research.

Through thorough analysis, the data collected was presented in both pie chart and bar graph for quick and easy

understanding of the data. The data collected shows the personal profile which is presented in pie chart, and all of the

concerns of the respondents which is presented in bar graph, as well as accurate mean scores for each of the concerns.

The survey shows health concern is the main priority of the community living in Zone 12E, Barangay Carmen.

With the highest overall mean score of 4.3, it determines the people of the community pays more attention to health

concerns as their main concern. In conclusion, the researchers will be making sure that the program or activity to be

conducted in the future, will be related with the most selected concern of the needs assessment survey.
Recommendation

Based on the data from the survey that was conducted, the highest results were, Health Concerns, Recreation and

wellness Program, and First Aid and Safety Measure during Disasters and Calamities. Recommended programs that are

best suited from the NAS survey:

Health Concerns- Implement supplement feeding program: implementing feeding program is a good way to

improve health and lessen malnourishment. Therefore, implementing feeding program is a good way to provide for the

people.

Recreation and wellness program- Implement proper parenting seminar: the children of barangay Carmen are

sometimes not being taken care of due to lack of attention from parents. Conducting a seminar for proper parenting could

be a good way to educate parents.

First Aid and Safety Measure during Disasters and Calamities- Barangay Carmen Zone 12E, is a location that

is very prone to fire, and earthquake damages. Conducting fire safety and earthquake drills may improve alertness of

people in the area.

 Appendix A

Community Map
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
 Appendix F

This is the first day of our Needs and Assessments survey in Zone 12E, Carmen. We met many depressed,

deprived, and underprivileged people in the area. Despite that, it was a fulfilling experience because we encountered

many good people who are living in the area.

 We went deeper into the streets of Zone 12, Carmen, as there were only a few people around, and we still had

many survey questionnaires left. we also went to find some small sari-sari stores owners to interview and distribute

surveys to them.
 This is our last day conducting the Needs and Assessment survey in Zone 12E, Carmen. On this day, we, as nation

builders, met new people who are living in the zone. Despite the sunny weather, we had a lot of fun watching children

playing in the streets while conducting the survey.

 Appendix G

Student’s Profile