Assessment of Neighborhood Association For Shelter Assistance Implementation in Davao Oriental Basis For Program Enhancement
Assessment of Neighborhood Association For Shelter Assistance Implementation in Davao Oriental Basis For Program Enhancement
Assessment of Neighborhood Association For Shelter Assistance Implementation in Davao Oriental Basis For Program Enhancement
ISSN No:-2456-2165
May, 2022
ACCEPTED in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Social Work Major in Direct Practice.
I would like to acknowledge and give my warmest thanks to my thesis adviser, Dr. Minda B. Brigoli, who made this work
possible. Her guidance and advice carried me through all the stages of thesis writing.
I would also like to give thanks to Dr. Rinante Genuba, thesis statistician for his expertise in statistical data.
I would also like to thank my panel members Dr. Joel B. Tan; Dr. Izreil Zeriah Kanda, Dr. Girlie E. Amarillo and Dr.
Eufemia L. Robles for making my final defense a successful one, and for your brilliant comments and suggestions, thanks to
you.
I would like to thank my family and friends for their love and support.
I would also like to extend my thanks to Ma’am Ma. Lourdes S. Rafanan, RSW, MSSW for the words of encouragement and
support with her presence during the distribution of questionnaire and family food packs in every NASA communities.
I would also like to thank Mr. Aljon A. Egos for helping me in data tabulation and during public forums, and final oral
defense, your skills in computers is highly appreciated.
I would also like to thank my colleagues in the government service of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development
Office.
Finally, I would like to thank our Almighty Father, for letting me through all the difficulties. I have experienced your
guidance day by day.
Keywords:- Discipline, Topic, Research Design, Inferential Statistical Tool, NASA Davao Oriental Enhancement Program,
Philippines.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency of the United States of America noted in a publication that following
disasters, communities frequently face challenges requiring innovative options for both short-term and long-term housing for
communities confronting varied geographical, infrastructure, and socioeconomic issues. Long-term recovery depends on
successfully relocating survivors into post-disaster housing (FEMA, 2020).
Despite the imminent threat of earthquakes in that region, the Los Angeles Housing Department found in a survey conducted
in 2012 that most government and nonprofit groups in Southern California lacked catastrophe housing plans. Recently, after-
action reports on disasters including hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding have continued to bring attention to unresolved problems
with providing efficient and effective housing solutions for disaster survivors (LACP, 2012).
The Australian Ministries of Housing, Planning, and Local Government envision a coordinated approach to address current
and upcoming housing affordability concerns. The framework includes the specific task of developing a national framework for
affordable housing appraisal (Fagan, Gurran, Milligan & Phibbs, 2007). Also, the World Economic Forum (2019) published an
Insight Report that analyzes the dynamics of housing from both the supply and demand sides. On the supply side, these expenses
include those for design and development, improvements to property tenure, financial models, and land acquisition and regulation.
On the demand side, difficulties include determining who is eligible for cheap housing, the variety of tenure patterns for different
demographics, and providing sufficient financial access.
Habitat 111 in Quito, Ecuador, endorsed the New Urban Agenda in 2016, and by 2030, states are urged to advance "national,
subnational, and municipal housing policies that assist the progressive fulfillment of the right to sufficient housing for everyone."
Yet, housing costs are increasing at a rate that is out of step with household incomes, which is problematic for lower-income
households in areas with a dearth of social or public housing.
In San Francisco, the lowest 5% of earnings make around $650 per month, while the lowest 5% of renters pay about $1,500
per month (Fidler & Sabir, 2019). 330 million urban residents, according to McKinsey, either resided in substandard housing or
were experiencing financial difficulty as a result of housing prices (McKinsey Global Institute, 2014). 1.6 billion households, or
1.6 billion people, are predicted to exist by 2025, and 2.5 billion by 2050. In addition, over 50% of people in Africa live in
informal settlements, compared to less than a quarter of the population in China and India (Florida, 2017).
In the Philippines, a report entitled Rapid Assessment of the Performance of Post-Disaster Housing Reconstruction
Approaches Submitted to the World Bank-Philippine Office provides a quick assessment of the Department of Social Welfare and
Development's (DSWD's) Core/Modified Shelter Assistance Program (CSAP/MSAP) and the National Housing Authority's
(NHA's) and Social Housing and Finance Corporation's (SHF's) post-disaster reconstruction initiatives (SHFC). Six criteria were
quickly evaluated for these three housing options: disaster resilience, participation of families affected by disasters, speed,
accessibility, and sustainability. Notwithstanding this, the Philippines continues to have challenges in meeting the needs of the
urban poor who are homeless. The Urban Development and Housing Act made a commitment to address the socialized housing
demand brought on by the growing urbanization. The implementation of housing policy by the public and private sectors, notably
in Davao City, to assure compliance and the mechanisms. In order to speed up the production of socialized housing through a
balanced housing development program, the municipal government of Davao must confront the issue of rising urban
homelessness with inventiveness and urgency (Angel, Majid & Pampanga, 2015).
Making government housing efforts accessible and cheap for the poor will become a major issue in the near future. Urban
shantytowns and unofficial settlements have an obvious increase in housing needs. The government's obligation to make it easier
to access housing options and services needs to be made clearer. The government's attempts to solve the housing situation during
the past 40 years have fallen short of tackling the fundamental issues with housing, especially for the poor (Philippines
Development Plan, 2017).
The report is based on a visit by the Philippine Working Group to the three relocation sites in Cagayan De Oro (CDO) that
were established following Tropical Storm Sendong and where the three housing plans were put into place. Three additional sites
Additionally, local government units in the Philippines offer assistance with problems related to housing shelter for disaster
victims and poor families, including but not limited to land and project site development, technical manpower such as foremen,
construction equipment/tools, food for work, and others. Additionally, this entails organizing residents into a Neighborhood
Association for Shelter Help and increasing their capacity (UN, 2017).
The Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance (NASA), a group made up of those who will benefit from this housing
project, supports teamwork in achieving the project's objectives. As a matter of fact, the organization addresses the community's
weaknesses and gives it the tools it needs to make the main housing livable and sustainable (DSWD, 2011). DSWD has
highlighted that the Bayanihan family has many strong supporters in the neighborhood. They also serve as the meeting's
chairpersons as the families go through meetings for social preparation, election of officers, and committee formation. In the end,
if the recipients are punished for failing to show up for meetings, declining to join Bayanihan, arriving late, or even drinking
alcohol, they have violated the law. The Neighborhood Organization for Shelter Help receives the fine, which is placed into its
account, and uses the funds for its annual budget (Mamuyac, 2014).
The Bayanihan family is well-supported in the community, according to DSWD, who has highlighted this. The families have
meetings to plan social events, elect officers, and organize committees, and they also act as the meeting's chairs during these
times. Ultimately, if the receivers are penalized for missing meetings, declining to join Bayanihan, showing up late, or even
drinking alcohol, they have broken the law. The Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance receives the fine and deposits it
into its account. The organization then uses the money for its annual budget (Mamuyac, 2014).
The Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance (NASA) was created and locally launched by the Provincial
Government through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office in Davao Oriental as an appropriate reaction to the
province's 80% of disaster-prone districts. It is a resettlement program that offers housing aid to displaced squatter families and
homeless disaster victims with little money to rebuild their homes. In order to teach in the beneficiaries of the eventual NASA the
value of social responsibility in preserving and supporting the aforementioned shelter provision project, the local government
made a Memorandum of Agreement with them. According to the guiding principles of the National Incident Management System,
the majority of events start and terminate locally and often demand a coordinated effort by regional organizations, the commercial
sector, and NGOs. The Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance (NASA), an association of the main shelter beneficiaries,
was created to support collective action in achieving the project's objectives, according to a separate publication by the
Environmental Science for Social Change (ESSC, 2014). While enabling recipients to make the main shelter livable and more
sustainable, the association also addresses the community's vulnerabilities. To boost value creation in social housing, however,
there is a need for project evaluation to be done carefully. The review procedure could be hampered by the project's diversity,
dynamics, and unclear objectives. The evaluation of social housing projects is primarily concerned with product features without
clearly establishing a connection to anticipated goals. The methodology for the evaluation of social housing projects is based on a
hierarchical model for value generation that ties attributes to outcomes and desired aims. This approach was taken into
consideration and can be used to compare projects from various housing initiatives. The primary contributions of the study are the
establishment of techniques and uses as conceptual models for describing value generation and that can describe the components
of housing projects, the effects of use, and project objectives (Bonatto, Formosa & Miron, 2011).
Similar to this, the research study conducted by Amole and Ibem (2010) developed and tested a theoretical and conceptual
framework for an alternative approach to the evaluation of public housing programs in Nigeria, and it aims to address limitations
of current approaches where one theory or discipline is used to evaluate public housing programs.
Woodruff and Gardial (1996) proposed a hierarchical model that is divided into three levels: (a) attributes: this level is more
concrete and refers to the physical characteristics, resources, or components of a product; (b) consequences of use: refers to
positive or negative experiences that result from the use of the product; such consequences are usually mentioned (1982). This
model was created to make it clear how customers classify product information in their memories and to help us comprehend the
actions that influence a consumer's choice to buy (Gutman, 1982). Woodruff and Gardial (1996) expanded the applicability of the
means-end model to take into consideration both the value produced while using the product and the value wanted at the time of
purchase. These theories served as the basis for this study, which looked at the Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance
(NASA) from the perspectives of its members as it created a program for reform.
Evaluation/Assessment
This refers to the reliable and objective valuation of a continuing or completed program or project, its policy
implementation, and outcomes. The objective is to decide the significance and completion of goals, effectiveness, impact and
sustainability.
Program Enhancement
This refers to the doing of intrusiveness with the outcome, particularly of a condition as to improve functioning.
C. Conceptual Framework
The conceptual paradigm of the study is shown in Figure 1. It presents the socio-demographic profile of the respondents in
terms of age, sex, marital status, educational attainment, monthly income, occupation, number of household members, and years
as beneficiary as being influenced by the level of assessment to the Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance (NASA)
program as indicated by disaster resilience, participation, and project management, timeliness, accessibility, and sustainability. All
of them will serve as the determining factors for the anticipated outcome as the foundation for an intervention based on the study's
findings.
D. Research Gap
Although several research works have been done to monitor and evaluate housing projects and the status of the organizations
with immediate concerns on shelter programs, projects, and activities, no such research has been made to evaluate the
Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance (NASA) more particularly in the locality. Accordingly, there is a dearth of
information on the status of the shelter project outcomes. Thus, the researcher is prompted to pursue this study. Further, the
absence of a research study in the national and the local setting has motivated the researcher to conduct this investigation.
Through this study, the findings could become a basis in crafting programs and interventions that will help NASA based on the
findings of the research evaluation. As such, distinct management and sustainability of the project will be evident.
Age
Sex
Marital Status
Educational Attainment
Monthly Income
Occupation
Number of Household Members
Number of Years as Beneficiary
To Measure the Perceived Level of Program Implementation of the NASA in Terms of:
Disaster Resilience
Participation and Project Management
Timeliness
Accessibility
Sustainability
To Determine the Significance of the Difference in the Perceived Level of Program Implementation of NASA when Analyzed
by Beneficiary-Respondent's Profile.
F. Null Hypothesis
Based on the above-mentioned objectives, this study tests the following null hypothesis:
There are no significant differences in the perceived level of program implementation of NASA when analyzed by beneficiary-
respondent's profile.
The output of this research study will provide relevant data regarding the evaluation of the current and previous shelter
project outcomes of NASA as the basis for intervention. This will help increase community capacity building and guidelines
implementation by the members of the association themselves.
This will serve as the reference of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office to ascertain the significance of the
comparison of the NASA program based on the assessment conducted in order for them to look for relevant ways and means to
deal with the matter at hand as the government agency directly in-charge of the association.
This will be an avenue for the local government units from the barangay, city or municipality, and the provide to identify the
status of the program gearing towards crafting programs, projects, and activities to uplift the level of progress and development of
the association.
This will be a venue for reference for researchers. The results of this study could also help future researchers to come up
with information that would be a basis for further studies. This study will add to the scholarly research and the body of knowledge
and literature, particularly in dealing with the evaluation of shelter associations like NASA.
A. Research Respondent
The study was conducted within the nine (9) Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance (NASA) of the District II of
the Province of Davao Oriental wherein they are the respondents. In the selection of the respondents, this research utilized one of
the most common forms of probability sampling which is stratified random sampling with the proportional allocation (Parsons,
2017),
Sampling was done until a specific number of units for various strata have been selected. Using the formula in getting the
proportionate numbers of respondents, the subjects of this study were identified from the total population of the nine (9) NASA
sub-divided accordingly by the site.
The researcher identified a total of 184 respondents out of the total 296 NASA population who were surveyed in this
research endeavor using stratified random sampling with the proportional allocation (Parsons, 2017). These randomly selected
respondents were treated with utmost ethical considerations. Further, selection process included all the incumbent and previous
officers of the NASA and all its existing official members regardless of gender and age.
Additionally, these respondents were coming from different sites with varied settings as there were sites from rural areas and
urban places. Nevertheless, the distribution of these respondents was based on the total population of the NASA they belong taken
proportionately.
However, non-members or inactive members who are dwelling in the sites of NASA are excluded and do not qualify as
respondents of the study. Inactive members are those who do not attend regular meetings and do not assume the duties and
responsibilities of being such. Further, the respondents may withdraw their consent at any time and discontinue their participation
without penalty. Their responses were voluntary. Their refusal respond would involve no loss of benefits to which they were
otherwise entitled. They were not waiving any legal claims, rights of remedies because of their responses in this research study.
The study was conducted on the beneficiaries of the LGU Shelter Assistance Project organized into the Neighborhood
Association for Shelter Assistance in Davao Oriental. More specifically in district II of the said province.
Davao Oriental is located in the southeast of Davao Region and is bordered by the Celebes Sea and Davao Gulf in the south,
Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur in the north, Davao de Oro in the west, and the Pacific Ocean in the east. It is regarded as the
easternmost region of the nation, with Pusan Point serving as its easternmost landmark. The province consists of one (1) city, ten
(10) municipalities with 183 barangays, and is divided into two (2) legislative districts.
With a land size of 5,679.64 sq. km., or 32.82 percent of the total regional land area, Davao Oriental is the largest province
in the Davao Region. About 2,009.44 sq. km., or 3155.02 sq. miles, or 35 percent of the area, is designated as alienable and
disposable, and 55.55 sq. kilometers are designated as forests.
There is a distinct rainy season in Davao Oriental and a brief dry season, with the heaviest rain falling from November to
January, especially in coastal areas. The province occasionally encounters crises and natural disasters that resulted in the
destruction and decay of certain inadequate shelters. This study is pertinent to the area since it will assess the shelter support
provided to local beneficiaries who are suffering from calamities and disasters.
The scale of the questionnaire of this research study which pertains to the following indicators in the context of disaster
resilience, participation and project management, timeliness, accessibility, and sustainability are as follow:
For a scale of 5 this means that the measure of the variable is always true; 4 means that the measure of the variable is often
true; 3 means that the measure of the variable is sometimes true; 2 means that the measure of the variable is seldom true; and 1
means that the measure of the variable is almost never true respectively.
Before using the researcher-made questionnaire, it was presented first to the panel of examinees before to the group of
experts for validation. The comments of experts were properly taken and incorporated for finalization. The combined scores of the
five expert validators generated an average of 4.8 for clarity of direction and items; 4.4 for presentation and organization of items;
4.2 for suitability of items; 4.4 for adequateness of items per category or indicator; 4.8 for attainment of purpose; 4.4 for
objectivity; and 4.2 for scale and evaluation rating scale. This means that the research questionnaire has an average score of 4.46
which further indicates that it is very good.
A pilot test of the survey questionnaire was done in the NASA site of District I in the Province of Davao Oriental with 30
respondents. They were made to answer the researcher-made questionnaires. All response were tallied and subjected to
computation using Cronbach alpha to gauge the reliability of the questionnaire. Also, the pilot testing produced reliability data for
Cronbach's Alpha of .860 and Cronbach's Alpha Based on Standardized Items of .855. This indicates that there is good internal
consistency.
Moreover, a questionnaire was used as the study tool. The questionnaire that was given to respondents and used as the main
instrument constituted the basis for the data collection. To facilitate quick access to the tabulation of the data, the researcher
utilized Google Forms in the encoding, distribution, administration, and access of the questionnaire. The questionnaire was
created to gather sufficient data related to the study's goals.
This was pertinent to the current study since it addressed the comparative assessment and evaluation of housing projects as a
foundation for the intervention of the LGU Shelter Assistance Project structured into Neighborhood Association for Shelter
Assistance (NASA).
The researcher asked permission from the elected officials of the barangay. Then, to the Neighborhood Association for
Shelter Assistance officials wherein the respondents are in the community. Upon the approval of the request letter, a formal
communication was distributed to the members of the Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance to oversee the
questionnaire of the research study conducted.
After the approval and arrangement of the schedule, the researcher attended the scheduled monthly meeting of the
Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance beneficiaries and shall distribute the questionnaire to the target respondents.
The results of the study were collected, tabulated, and computed utilizing scales and statistical analysis. Then the findings
were analyzed and interpreted based on the gathered data. On the basis of the study's findings, the researcher then offered
conclusions and suggestions.
D. Statistical Tools
Guided by a statistician a descriptive survey design method of analysis from varied standpoints of the respondents was
developed to show the results. Specifically, the following statistical tools were utilized with the help of a statistician.
Frequency Count. This was used to describe the survey respondents' profile.
Weighted Mean. This was used to characterize how the respondents regarded the implementation of the NASA program.
T-test and/or ANOVA. When the beneficiary-respondent analyzes the perceived level of program execution, this will
establish the importance of the discrepancy.
Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA). The extent of the Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance in
terms of disaster resilience, involvement and project management, timeliness, accessibility, and sustainability was compared
to the socio-demographic profile of the respondents to identify any noteworthy discrepancies. The level of significance for
alpha is set at 0.05 for testing the null hypothesis. This will deal with the outcomes of objective 3.
E. Ethical Consideration
To assure that this research follows the necessary rules in conducting research and that no rights of any participants or data
collected may have offended somebody, this study passed the review by University of Mindanao Ethics Review Committee
(UMERC) with Certification Number UMERC-2022-109 which guaranteed that in the conduct of this study. The researcher
Voluntary Participation
The choice to participate was entirely up to each and every NASA member-respondent who took part in the study, with no
restrictions or penalties. For the sake of the study, the researcher made sure no special social groups would be singled out. The
study's respondents had no known vulnerabilities. The beneficiaries were all in the capacity to decide whether to participate or not,
as they were identified as respondents of the research.
The only criterion used to select the subjects for this study was how pertinent they were to the practice problem under
investigation. Out of the entire NASA population polled for this research project, 184 responders were selected by the researcher.
All of the NASA's current and former officers, as well as all of its current official members, regardless of gender or age,
participated in the selection process. These respondents also came from various locations with a variety of situations, including
both urban and rural areas. However, the distribution of these respondents was according to their proportionate share of the entire
population of the NASA. Non-members or inactive members who reside on NASA property are not included in the study's sample
and are not considered responders. Inactive members are people who hold their membership obligations but do not regularly
attend meetings. Also, the respondents are free to stop participating and withdraw their consent at any moment without facing any
consequences. They gave voluntary answers. They wouldn't lose any of the benefits to which they were normally entitled if they
didn't react. Because of their responses to this research study, they were not waiving any claims, rights, or recourse in the legal
sense.
The rights of the respondents to participate in the study will therefore be carefully regarded and respected when the goal and
advantages of the study have been explained to the respondent.
Recruitment
The respondents of this study were limited only to the members of the NASA in District 11 of Davao Oriental regardless of
age and gender. The researcher identified a total of 184 respondents out of the total NASA population. The researcher asked
permission from the elected officials of the barangay. Then, to the Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance officials
wherein the respondents are in the community. Upon the approval of the request letter, a formal communication was distributed to
the members of the Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance to oversee the questionnaire of the research study conducted.
After the approval and arrangement of the schedule, the researcher attended the scheduled monthly meeting of the
Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance beneficiaries and shall distribute the questionnaire to the target respondents.
Risks
During the conduct of this study, no high risk was expected in the setting. The researcher followed the protocol as set by the
Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) that all respondents were properly taken care of and were free from harm. However, some risks
were discussed because of some incidents that may happen anytime especially in our situation now with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Risks were avoided to the point that the researcher ensured that survey questionnaires were answered by the participants through
strict measures of health protocols. Further, the respondents underwent briefing and debriefing from the resident social worker
before and after the conduct of the study.
Plagiarism
No representation that could have led to plagiarism was used in the study. Grammar consistency and the reduction of
similarity index will be ensured by the use of Grammarly, Turnitin software, and/or any other plagiarism checker, enabling the
researcher the freedom to convey the idea in her own words while still drawing on the work of the authors of other studies.
Fabrication
The study was founded on a number of credible and accurate studies. It makes sure that the researcher does not extrapolate a
story from the author's writing and instead states the author's notion based on her own comprehension and ideas. The writers of
the manuscript correctly anchored and acknowledged the manuscript; there was no fabrication of data, outcomes, or even
intentionally putting towards conclusions.
Falsification
In order to make the study fit, it did not overstate the data or excessively credit prior works. The theoretical foundation and
models will be drawn from trustworthy and accurate sources.
Conflict of Interest
There was no conflict of interest-related evidence in this study. The study had no bearing on any side interests. It only
focuses on issues of primary importance, such as the wellbeing of the respondents and the reliability of research trends. To avoid
potential conflicts of interest, the researcher made sure there was no personal bias in their acquaintance with NASA personnel.
Deceit
Transparency was maintained throughout the survey's execution thanks to the study. First, because of the organization,
authority, and credibility to carry out this investigation. By way of a letter requesting authorization and a personal conver sation
outlining the purpose of the study, the researcher requested approval from the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office
of Davao Oriental. The Local Government Units of the City and Municipalities in District 11 underwent the same process. This
study already followed the guidelines of transparency by clearly disclosing to the respondents that they were polled using
questionnaires. The responders were also made aware of the goal of the study. Also, transcripts of documents and interview notes
were shown to the respondents for validation and approval. Moreover, the participants could contact the study's researcher at any
moment to learn more about the study's findings.
Technology Issues
The researcher used Google Forms to encode, distribute, administer, and retrieve the questionnaire so that the data tabulation
could be accessed quickly.
Authorship
For this study, the researcher showed commitment, dedication, dependability, and credibility. Yet because he was a novice
researcher using this technique, he had to examine pertinent articles and publications on quantitative research design. To further
confirm the authenticity and reliability of the data acquired, the researcher routinely consulted with his thesis mentor and other
professionals in the field. Due to this, the advisor was in a position to greatly aid in improving the study. The advisor had a good
amount of credibility, ingenuity, and creativity. Also, the knowledgeable panelists enhanced this study's investigation.
A. Profile of the Respondents According to Age, Sex, Marital Status, Educational Attainment, Monthly Income, Occupation,
Number of Household Members, and Number of Years as Beneficiary
Table 1 is the profile of the respondents according to age, sex, marital status, educational attainment, monthly income.
From the table that majority of the respondents are ages 61 to 70 years old at 28.8% followed by 51-60 years old at 28.3%,
41-50 years old at 17.9%, 71 years old and above at 16.8%, 31-40 years old at 6.5%, and 30 years old and below at 1.6% as the
lowest. For the sex, most respondents comprise males at 62% while females at 38%. As to their marital status, the majority are
married at 66.8%, followed by widow/widower at 21.2%, live-in at 6.5%, and the lowest are single and separated at 2.7%. Based
on their educational attainment, the majority of them are elementary level at 27.2%, followed by high school level at 22.3%, high
school graduate at 21.2%, elementary graduate at 16.8, college level at 9.8, and college graduate are the lowest at 2.7%.
Considering their monthly income, most of them are with 5,000 and below income at 65.2%, distantly followed by 5,000-10,000
at 29.3%, 10,001-15,000 at 3.3%, 20,001-25,000 at 1.6, and 15,001-20,000 at 0.5% as the lowest since there is no response in
25,000 and above income.
Table 1 Respondents Age, Sex, Marital Status, Educational Attainment, and Monthly Income
Categories F %
Age
30 years old and below 3 1.6
31 – 40 years old 12 6.5
41 – 50 years old 33 17.9
51 – 60 years old 52 28.3
61 – 70 years old 53 28.8
71 years old and above 31 16.8
Sex
Male 114 62
Female 70 38
Marital Status
Single 5 2.7
Married 123 66.8
Widow/Widower 39 21.2
Separated 5 2.7
Live-in 12 6.5
Educational Attainment
Elementary Level 50 27.2
Elementary Graduate 31 16.8
High School Level 41 22.3
High School Graduate 39 21.2
College Level 18 9.8
College Graduate 5 2.7
Monthly Income
5,000 below 120 65.2
5,000 – 10,000 54 29.3
10,001 – 15,000 6 3.3
15,001 – 20,000 1 0.5
20,001 – 25,000 3 1.6
25,000 above 0 0
Total 184 100
Table 2 presents the respondents' profile on occupation, the number of household members, and several years as
beneficiaries.
For their occupation, most of them are farmers at 59.2%, followed by fishermen at 12%, carpenters at 10.3%, public/private
employees at 5.4%, and others at varying small percentages. Most of the members of their household have 1-5 members at
64.13%, 6-10 members at 35.3%, and 11-15 members at 0.5% as the lowest. Notably, from the 184 respondents, 107 have
Occupation
Fisherman 22 12
Farmer 109 59.2
Carpenter 19 10.3
Private/Public Employee 10 5.4
Others
Self-employed 5 2.7
Driver 1 0.5
Laborer 2 1.1
Food Vendor 1 0.5
Housewife 5 2.7
Fish Vendor 2 1.1
Salesman 1 0.5
Online Seller 1 0.5
Laundry Woman 2 1.1
OFW 1 0.5
Massage Therapist 1 0.5
BNS 1 0.5
Minister 1 0.5
Household Members
1–5 118 64.13
6 – 10 65 35.3
11 – 15 1 0.5
16 – 20 0 0
21 – 25 0 0
26 above 0 0
Years as Beneficiary
Below 5 years 8 4.3
6 – 10 years 7 3.8
11 – 15 years 9 4.9
16 – 20 years 53 28.8
21 years and above 107 58.2
Total 184 100
The findings revealed that based on the profile of the respondents, the majority of them are aged 61 to 70 years old,
primarily males, married, mostly elementary level, with 5,000 and below income, farmers, with 1-5 members in the household,
and have been beneficiaries of NASA for 21 years and above. Based on these data, this further implies that the beneficiaries
belong to the underprivileged sector of society. They struggle financially with meager incomes that cannot suffice for their family
members. These results support the notion that NASA approaches the issue of rising urban homelessness with innovation and
urgency to hasten the creation of socialized housing through a balanced housing development policy (Angel, Majid & Pampanga,
2015). This supports even more the contention that the government's function in facilitating access to housing possibilities and
services has to be made clear. Throughout the past 40 years, the government's efforts to address the housing crisis have failed to
resolve the fundamental problems with housing, particularly for the poor (Philippine Development Plan, 2017).
The respondents rated the five indicators of program implementation, participation, and project management as the highest
with a high level, at 4.06, followed by disaster resilience and sustainability, which were also manifested at a high level by the
beneficiaries at 4.05 and 4.01, respectively. On the other hand, timeliness was rated as the lowest, at 3.94, next to accessibility, at
3.98, although also described at a high level by the NASA beneficiaries.
From the table, it can be inferred that the respondents regarded NASA's program implementation as high in disaster
resilience, involvement, project management, timeliness, accessibility, and sustainability.
In terms of the disaster of disaster resilience, all five items obtained a mean equivalent to a high level, which means that
NASA has a positive regard for implementing the project for the housing to be capable and resilient of withstanding natural
disasters. But, additional disaster studies on hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding continue to point out persistent inadequacies in
providing housing options that are practical and efficient for disaster survivors (LACP, 2012).
Significantly, NASA has successfully motivated members for project management and involvement, as evidenced by the
extremely high degree of manifestation of the members' participation in activities related to home construction. This is consistent
with the Environmental Science for Social Change (ESSC, 2014) reports, which revealed that the primary beneficiaries of shelter
are organized into the Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance (NASA), an organization of the primary beneficiaries of
shelter that encourages group action to achieve the project's objectives. Although it is too early to inquire about changes in
beneficiaries' lives, a sense of empowerment can be seen based on the respondents' behaviors.
Regarding timeliness, the results of high-level manifestation show that NASA responds quickly to implementing changes in
site selection, planning, development, and housing design and building. Coordination is required between those in charge of
organizing relocation and the LGUs hosting the relocated family.
In terms of accessibility, the results showed high manifestation, which strongly indicates that NASA had carefully
constructed the project in an accessible place with careful consideration of the site and the fundamental necessities for the
members to be comfortable. This further emphasizes that the supply of these essential services must be considered as part of the
planning for relocating sizable populations to ensure the people's quality of life.
The study also showed a high-level expression of sustainability, which suggests that the families in NASA are organized to
enhance living conditions during the relocation and that the officers and members of their organization have carried out their
duties to maintain the project. These results support the idea that the beneficiaries of this housing project were grouped to form the
Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance (NASA), which supports teamwork in achieving the project's objectives. The
organization does address the community's vulnerabilities and gives them the tools they need to make the main housing habitable
and sustainable (DSWD, 2011).
The specific results for each indicator can be seen in the Appendices Table 2.1 to Table 2.5.
C. Significance of the Difference in the Perceived Level of Program Implementation of NASA when Analyzed by Beneficiary-
Respondent’s Profile
The ANOVA was used to determine the significance of the difference in the perceived level of program implementation of
NASA when assessed by respondents when grouped according to age.
As shown in Table 4, there is no significant difference in the perceived level of program implementation as assessed by the
respondents when grouped according to age. Overall, the F-value is .397, while the p-value is .850. In disaster resilience, the F-
value is .533, while the p-value is .751. Regarding participation and project management, the F-value is .892, while the p-value is
.487. Whereas for the timeliness, the F-value is .300 while the p-value is .912. For accessibility, the F-value is .635, while the p-
value is .673. Meanwhile, for sustainability, the F-value is .600 while the p-value is .700. All factors are higher than the 0.05 level
of significance; thus, the null hypothesis is accepted. This means that respondents had the same perceptions of the program
implementation of NASA regardless of age.
Further, to determine the significance of the difference in the perceived level of program implementation of NASA when
analyzed as assessed by respondents when grouped according to sex, the ANOVA was used.
Table 5 shows no significant difference in the perceived level of program implementation as assessed by the respondents
when grouped according to sex. Overall, the F-value is .340, while the p-value is .561. In disaster resilience, the F-value is .240,
while the p-value is .625. Regarding participation and project management, the F-value is .642, while the p-value is .424. Whereas
for the timeliness, the F-value is 1.356 while the p-value is .246. For accessibility, the F-value is .295, while the p-value is .588.
Meanwhile, for sustainability, the F-value is .374, while the p-value is .542. All factors are higher than the 0.05 level of
significance; thus, the null hypothesis is accepted. This means there is no significant difference in the program implementation of
NASA as assessed by the respondents when grouped by sex.
Furthermore, the ANOVA was used to determine the significance of the difference in the perceived level of program
implementation of NASA when assessed by respondents when grouped according to marital status.
Table 6 shows no significant difference in the perceived level of program implementation as assessed by the respondents
when grouped according to marital status. Overall, the F-value is .943, while the p-value is .440. In disaster resilience, the F-value
is .370, while the p-value is .830. Regarding participation and project management, the F-value is 1.184, while the p-value is .319.
Whereas for the timeliness, the F-value is 1.335 while the p-value is .259. For accessibility, the F-value is 1.178, while the p-value
is .322.
Meanwhile, for sustainability, the F-value is .668, while the p-value is .615. All factors are higher than the 0.05 level of
significance; thus, the null hypothesis is accepted. This means there is no significant difference in the program implementation of
NASA as assessed by the respondents when grouped by marital status.
However, to determine the significance of the difference in the perceived level of program implementation of NASA when
assessed by respondents when grouped according to educational attainment, the ANOVA was used with post hoc analysis.
As shown in Table 7, there is a significant statistical difference in the perceived level of program implementation as assessed
by the respondents when grouped according to educational attainment. The overall F-value is 2.648 while the p-value is .025 with
Additionally, the ANOVA was used to determine the significance of the difference in the perceived level of program
implementation of NASA when assessed by respondents when grouped according to monthly income.
As shown in Table 8, there is no significant difference in the perceived level of program implementation as assessed by the
respondents when grouped according to monthly income. Overall, the F-value is .303, while the p-value is .875. In disaster
resilience, the F-value is .108, while the p-value is .980. Regarding participation and project management, the F-value is .663,
while the p-value is .619. Whereas for the timeliness, the F-value is .161 while the p-value is .958. For accessibility, the F-value is
.297, while the p-value is .880. For sustainability, the F-value is .526, while the p-value is .717. All factors are higher than the
0.05 level of significance; thus, the null hypothesis is accepted. This means that the program implementation of NASA is similar
as assessed by the respondents when grouped by monthly income.
Also, the ANOVA was used to determine the significance of the difference in the perceived level of program
implementation of NASA when assessed by respondents when grouped according to occupation.
As shown in Table 9, there is no significant difference in the perceived level of program implementation as assessed by the
respondents when grouped according to occupation. Overall, the F-value is .954, while the p-value is .434. In disaster resilience,
the F-value is .872, while the p-value is .482. Regarding participation and project management, the F-value is .933, while the p-
value is .446. Whereas for the timeliness, the F-value is 1.245 while the p-value is .294. For accessibility, the F-value is .859,
while the p-value is .469. For sustainability, the F-value is .696, while the p-value is .595. All factors are higher than the 0.05 level
of significance; thus, the null hypothesis is accepted. This means there is no significant difference in the program implementation
of NASA as assessed by the respondents when grouped by occupation.
As shown in Table 10, there is no significant difference in the perceived level of program implementation as assessed by the
respondents when grouped according to the number of household members. Overall, the F-value is .364, while the p-value is .695.
In disaster resilience, the F-value is .423, while the p-value is .656. Regarding participation and project management, the F-value
is .853, while the p-value is .428. Whereas for the timeliness, the F-value is 1.149 while the p-value is .319. For accessibility, the
F-value is .332, while the p-value is .718. For sustainability, the F-value is .462, while the p-value is .631. All factors are higher
than the 0.05 level of significance; thus, the null hypothesis is accepted. This means that the program implementation of NASA is
similar as assessed by the respondents when grouped by the number of household members.
Table 10 Statistical Difference on Perceived Level of Program Implementation by Number of Household Members
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS
Factors F p-value Remarks
Disaster Resilience .423 .656 Not Significant
Participation and Project Management .852 .428 Not Significant
Timeliness 1.149 .319 Not Significant
Accessibility .332 .718 Not Significant
Sustainability .462 .631 Not Significant
Overall .364 .695 Not Significant
The ANOVA was used to determine the significance of the difference in the perceived level of program implementation of
NASA when analyzed as assessed by respondents when grouped according to the number of years as beneficiaries.
Table 11 shows no significant difference in the perceived level of program implementation as assessed by the respondents
when grouped according to the number of years as beneficiaries. Overall, the F-value is .437, while the p-value is .556. In disaster
resilience, the F-value is 1.913, while the p-value is .110. Regarding participation and project management, the F-value is .565,
while the p-value is .876. Whereas for the timeliness, the F-value is .165 while the p-value is .766. For accessibility, the F-value is
.546, while the p-value is .790. For sustainability, the F-value is .274, while the p-value is .131. All factors are higher than the
0.05 level of significance; thus, the null hypothesis is accepted. This means there is no significant difference in the program
implementation of NASA as assessed by the respondents when grouped by the number of years as beneficiaries.
Table 11 Statistical Difference on Perceived Level of Program Implementation by Number of Years as Beneficiary
NUMBER OF YEARS AS BENEFICIARY
Factors F p-value Remarks
Disaster Resilience 1.913 .110 Not Significant
Participation and Project Management .565 .876 Not Significant
Timeliness .165 .766 Not Significant
Accessibility .546 .790 Not Significant
Sustainability .274 .131 Not Significant
Overall .437 .556 Not Significant
Based on Table 4 to Table 11, regarding the significance of the difference in the perceived level of program implementation
of NASA when analyzed by beneficiary-respondent's profile, all indicators except the educational attainment revealed no
significant difference. This further implies that the respondents had the same perceptions of the program implementation of NASA
regardless of age, sex, marital status, monthly income, occupation, number of household members, and number of years as
beneficiaries.
On the other hand, regarding the respondents' educational attainment, some factors, not all group means, are equal. This
further means a significant statistical difference in the program implementation of NASA as assessed by the respondents when
grouped by educational attainment. This further implies that since most of the respondents belong to the elementary level, NASA
has carefully chosen those who have not acquired a higher level of education.
The Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance (NASA) was developed and locally launched by the Provincial
Government through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office in Davao Oriental as an appropriate reaction to the
province's 80% of disaster-prone districts. The resettlement program offers housing aid to displaced squatter families and
homeless disaster victims who have little money to rebuild their homes. To teach the beneficiaries of NASA the value of social
responsibility in maintaining and preserving the shelter provision project, the local government made a Memorandum of
Agreement with them.
The evaluation of projects, however, is crucial in the quest to increase value creation in social housing. The review
procedure, however, could be hampered by the project objectives' diversity, volatility, and lack of clarity. Without creating a clear
connection with anticipated aims, the evaluation of social housing projects is primarily concerned with product features.
The LGU and other project stakeholders must get involved to enhance and improve the project's serviceability in the
aforementioned factors, despite the high manifestation of the success indicators of the implementation of NASA based on disaster
resilience, participation, project management, timeliness, accessibility, and sustainability.
D. Objectives
General
This enhancement program aims to help NASA beneficiaries learn, improve their knowledge, adjust their attitudes, and
enhance their skills in the management and enhancement of NASA management to make it sustainable, thereby improving the
well-being of the beneficiaries, men and women alike.
Specific
E. Methodology
For disaster resilience, NASA must implement measures to prevent or mitigate disaster occurrence. By this, the intervention
is to conduct initial evaluations and delineation by LGUs. With the aid of technical and local partners, employing 1:10,000,
identify no-build zones, protection regions, and high-risk locations using scaled topographic maps and geohazard maps. Then,
evaluate the hazards associated with each, including the associated cost of mitigation measures. Rebuilding on-site versus
moving off-site requires different strategies and has various constraints. MGB can then conduct a geohazard identification
survey based on the first topographic assessment.
For participation and project management, NASA has to mobilize the support of different government agencies to provide
community facilities and social services on the site. In connection with this, NASA must strengthen stakeholders' linkages in
providing facilities and social services.
Regarding timeliness, NASA must acquire buildable sites by creating and strictly following a timetable. The PSWDO must
create timetables after consulting with community members, incorporating anticipated delays and maintaining schedule
flexibility, subject to verification of on-site circumstances. The process may move quicker if recipient households can employ
builders independently, but this must be accompanied by technical help and control from LGU and PSWDO technical staff.
For accessibility, NASA members must pay their association loans religiously. In this case, there must be concrete planning
and implementation of sanctions and benefits of the loaners by letting them pay in staggered. A term plan option known as
staggered payment allows the nominee(s) to receive some of the sum assured as a lump sum and the remainder in monthly or
yearly installments.
For sustainability, NASA has to plan for small projects using its funds and local resources. Thus, the members must increase
their assets by drafting Income Generating Projects using their funds and resources.
Based on the findings of this study, beneficiary-respondents' profile varies in terms of age, sex, marital status, educational
attainment, monthly income, occupation, number of household members, and number of years as beneficiary. The researcher
recommends that NASA shall maintain this data profile of the respondents.
Moreover, the perceived level of program implementation of NASA in terms of disaster resilience, participation and project
management, timeliness, accessibility, and sustainability are very highly manifested; hence it can be deduced that the
implementation of the project has been efficient and effective. Nonetheless, it must be improved to adapt to the demands and
hazards of today's socio-economic living standards.
Additionally, the significance of the difference in the perceived level of program implementation of NASA when analyzed
by beneficiary-respondent's profile can be surmised that all of the indicators except the educational attainment revealed no
significant difference; hence regardless of their differences in their demographic profile, the majority of them have similar
responses.
Nevertheless, despite the high level of manifestation of the success indicators of the implementation of NASA based on
disaster resilience, participation and project management, timeliness, accessibility, and sustainability, it is still conclusive to say
that there is a need for intervention by the LGU and other stakeholders for the project to enhance and improve its serviceability in
the aforementioned factors.
The researcher concludes that the very high-level manifestation has been in line with the principles of the National Incident
Management System, which states that most incidents start and end locally and typically call for a coordinated effort from local
agencies, the private sector, and NGOs.
The results were also consistent with the hierarchical model for value production, which uses attributes to link to outcomes
and intended aims as a social housing project evaluation tool. This has demonstrated that, despite being spread out over the
project's implementation, the beneficiaries have achieved their objectives successfully.
To implement large-scale solutions and allocate resources effectively, the national government and local government units
still need to standardize a clear strategy that outlines the essential coordination and roles of the national government agencies
involved in housing responses, such as NASA.
For further planning and implementation of the points of the suggested intervention, the PSWDO, LGU, and NASA shall
disseminate the study's findings and proposed intervention.
Future researchers may undertake a similar study in other locations around the province and other localities to explore and
compare the instances and scenarios of the NASA implementation to further craft intervention. Furthermore, the researcher would
like to endorse this paper as a groundwork for future research to future researchers.
Table 2.1 Level of Program Implementation of the NASA in terms of Disaster Resilience
Item SD Mean Descriptive Level
The Local Government Unit Shelter Assistance Project is not exposed to natural hazards. 1.10 4.14 High
The shelter can withstand storms, typhoons, and other calamities. 0.95 4.10 High
The NASA implement measures to prevent or mitigate disaster occurrence. 0.91 3.98 High
NASA integrates measures in all phases of site development, from identification,
assessment, planning, design, construction, management, and maintenance (estate 0.84 4.04 High
management).
The NASA make modifications to the standard core shelter design, accompanied by
0.99 3.99 High
regular monitoring from PSWDO.
Overall 0.76 4.05 High
Table 2.2 Level of Program Implementation of the NASA in terms of Participation and Project Management
Item SD Mean Descriptive Level
NASA members participate in site selection, planning and development. 0.95 4.29 Very High
NASA members participate in house construction-related activities. 0.87 4.44 Very High
NASA members provided inexperienced labor during construction for their sweat
0.99 4.07 High
equity, assisting the skilled laborers hired by the LGU.
NASA changes the life of beneficiaries into a better living after relocating. 0.83 4.28 Very High
NASA conduct livelihood programs specifically targeted for the beneficiaries. 1.03 3.97 High
NASA mobilizes the support of different government agencies to provide community
0.87 3.93 High
facilities and social services in the site.
NASA coordinates and agrees on decisions related to relocation, beneficiary selection
0.80 4.23 Very High
and housing construction.
NASA beneficiaries integrate and maximize available resources from all participating
entities adopting a common term of reference for site planning and development to 0.95 3.99 High
include the menu of housing options and assistance.
NASA beneficiaries accomplish are the documentation requirements administered
0.89 4.01 High
through other government agencies, and local government.
NASA officers monitor and evaluate the implementation of plans, programs, and
0.92 4.01 High
projects as well as the operations of the sub-committees.
Overall 0.73 4.06 High
Dear Sir/Madam:
Thank you.
Noted By:
1. Age Bracket
( ) 30 years old and below ( ) 51 - 60
( ) 31 - 40 ( ) 61 - 70
( ) 41 – 50 ( ) above 70 years old
2. Sex
( ) Male
( ) Female
3. Marital Status
( ) Single ( ) Separated
( ) Married ( ) Live-in
( ) Widow/Widower
5. Monthly Income
( ) 5,000 below ( ) 20,001 - 25,000
( ) 5,001 – 10,000 ( ) 25,000 above
( ) 10,001 – 15,000.00
( ) 15,001 – 20,000
6. Occupation
( ) Fishing ( ) Private/Public Employee
( ) Farming ( ) Others Please Specify ______
( ) Carpentry
Direction: Honestly and sincerely respond to each item with the scale that best represents a true assessment of yourself. Each
scale is interpreted below. Check the box of your response. (Tubaga ang matag aytem nga matinud-anon ug sinsero gamit ang
sukdanan nga nagrepresentar sa usa ka tinuod nga pagsusi sa imong kaugalingon. Ang matag sukod gihubad sa ubos. E-tsekang
kahon sa imong tubag.)
Scale Interpretation
3 (Ang NASA nagpatuman ug mga lakang aron mapugngan o maminusan ang panghitabo
sa katalagman.)
The NASA make modifications to the standard core shelter design, accompanied by
regular monitoring from PSWDO.
5
(Ang NASA naghimo og mga kausaban sa standard core shelter design,inubanan sa
regular nga monitoring gikan sa PSWDO).
To what extent does the Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance is evident in
1 2 3 4 5
community participation?
NASA members participate in site selection, planning and development.
1
(Ang mga miyembro sa NASA miapil sa pagpili sa luna, pagplano ug pagpalambo.)
2 (Ang mg miyembro sa NASA miapil sa mga kalihokan nga may kalabotan sa pagtukod sa
balay.)
NASA members provided inexperienced labor during construction for their sweat equity,
assisting the skilled laborers hired by the LGU.
3 (Ang mga miyembro sa NASA naghatag ug inexperienced labor atoll sa construction para
sa ilang sweat equity, pagtabang sa mga skilled laborers nga gisuhol sa local nga
panggamhanan kon LGU.)
NASA changes the life of beneficiaries into a better living after relocating.
NASA coordinates and agrees on decisions related to relocation, beneficiary selection and
housing construction.
7
(Ang NASA nakig-koordinar ug nagkauyon sa mga desisyon nga may kalabotan sa
relokasyon, pagpili sa benepisyaryo ug pagtukod og balay.)
NASA beneficiaries integrate and maximize available resources from all participating
entities adopting a common term of reference for site planning and development to include
8
the menu of housing options and assistance.
NASA officers monitor and evaluate the implementation of plans, programs, and projects
as well as the operations of the sub-committee.
10 (Ang mga opisyal sa NASA nagmonitor ug nag evaluate sa pagpatuman sa mga plano,
program, ug proyekto ingon man ang mga operasyon sa mga sub-komite.)
C. TIMELINESS
To what extent does the Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance is evident? 1 2 3 4 5
The beneficiaries finish the construction of the houses sooner that the expected time.
1 (Ang mga benepisyaryo makahuman sa pagtukod sa mga balay nga mas sayo kaysa
gipaabot nga oras.)
The timeliness of providing housing units is being impeded by the challenge of acquiring
buildable sites.
2
(Ang tukma sa panahon sa paghatag og mga yunit sa pabalay gibabagan sa hagit sa pag-
angkon sa mga dapit nga matukod.)
The construction working requirements are on a deliverable basis without asking for a
mobilization advance.)
3
(Ang mga kinahanglanon sa pagtrabaho sa konstruksyon mahatag diha nga dili mangayo
ug mobilization advance.)
D. ACCESSIBILITY
To what extent does the Neighoborhood Association for Shelter Assistance is evident in terms
1 2 3 4 5
of accessibility?
Basic services are in or near the relocation site.
1
(Ang mga batakang serbisyo anaa sa duol sa relocation site)
Employment and livelihood are accessible in the relocation site.
2
(Ang mga pagpanarbaho ug panginabuhian anaa sa relocation site.)
Electricity and water connections have reached the site.
3
(Ang mga koneksyon sa kuryente ug tubig nakaabot sa site.)
(Ang mga miyembro sa NASA relihiyoso nga nagbayad sa ilang mga utang sa asosasyon.)
E. SUSTAINABILITY
To what extent does the Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance is evident in terms of
1 2 3 4 5
Sustainability?
To what extent does the Neighborhood Association for Shelter Assistance is evident in
terms of Sustainability?
1
(Ang mga pamilya sa NASA giorganisar aron mapaayo ang kahimtang sa pagpuyo sa
lugar nga reloaksyon.)
NASA plans for small projects using their funds ang local resources.
4 (Nagplano ang NASA alang sa gagmay nga mga proyekto gamit ang ilang mga pondo ug
local nga kahinguhaan.)
NASA members undertake community labor to sustain and improve the relocation site.