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Socio-economic impact of Mother Falls: before and during Covid-19 pandemic/

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Aurora ASCOT 2023Description: col. illus. xvi, 61 pagesSubject(s): Summary: Abstract This study aimed to determine the socio-economic impact of Mother Falls: Before and During COVID-19 pandemic. The study was conducted among the tour guides and vendors in Brgy. Ditumabo, San Luis, Aurora. Data were obtained through structured questionnaire with interview. The statistical tools used in the analysis of data were simple frequency, percentage and mean. The number of respondents are 48 tour guides and 11 vendors in Brgy. Ditumabo, San Luis, Aurora with the total of 59. Studying the socio-economic impact of Mother Falls before and during the COVID-19 pandemic can benefit the San Luis municipality by providing knowledge on livelihood, education, and community participation. The objectives of the study is to know the socio-demographic profile in terms of gender, age, occupation, monthly income, marital status and educational attainment. To assess the socio-economic impact of Mother Falls before and during COVID-19 pandemic, in terms of livelihood and education. To evaluate the local community participation about forestry activities in Mother Falls before and during COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that the majority of the respondents were male and aged 35-54 years old, with a monthly income of 5,000-15,000 before the pandemic and 5,000 or less during the pandemic. Most married couples had a family to support. Mother falls had a significant impact on livelihoods, education, and transportation, providing stable income for daily needs and supporting school tuition and fees. Mother falls also helped sustain monthly payments for transportation and learning materials. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, community participation in forest activities in Mother Falls was high, with volunteers and tree plantings being crucial. The Covid-19 pandemic negatively impacted the income of tour guides and vendors in Mother Falls, as travel restrictions, lockdowns, and social distancing measures reduced the number of tourists visiting waterfalls. This led to fewer opportunities for these individuals to earn a living. The pandemic also significantly impacted the livelihoods of those who depend on the waterfalls for their income, as they relied on tourism as a major source of income. Additionally, the pandemic impacted the ability of families to support their children's education and other basic needs. As a result, they are finding ways to ensure access to education for all children, even during the pandemic. The study recommends the local government to address the income position of tour guides and vendors in Mother Falls, especially during the pandemic. Other programs should be developed, and training and seminars should be organized. Regular pruning and checking planting sites are crucial for preserving the forest's beauty
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Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the socio-economic impact of Mother Falls: Before and During COVID-19 pandemic. The study was conducted among the tour guides and vendors in Brgy. Ditumabo, San Luis, Aurora. Data were obtained through structured questionnaire with interview. The statistical tools used in the analysis of data were simple frequency, percentage and mean. The number of respondents are 48 tour guides and 11 vendors in Brgy. Ditumabo, San Luis, Aurora with the total of 59. Studying the socio-economic impact of Mother Falls before and during the COVID-19 pandemic can benefit the San Luis municipality by providing knowledge on livelihood, education, and community participation.

The objectives of the study is to know the socio-demographic profile in terms of gender, age, occupation, monthly income, marital status and educational attainment. To assess the socio-economic impact of Mother Falls before and during COVID-19 pandemic, in terms of livelihood and education. To evaluate the local community participation about forestry activities in Mother Falls before and during COVID-19 pandemic.

The study found that the majority of the respondents were male and aged 35-54 years old, with a monthly income of 5,000-15,000 before the pandemic and 5,000 or less during the pandemic. Most married couples had a family to support. Mother falls had a significant impact on livelihoods, education, and transportation, providing stable income for daily needs and supporting school tuition and fees. Mother falls also helped sustain monthly payments for transportation and learning materials. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, community participation in forest activities in Mother Falls was high, with volunteers and tree plantings being crucial.

The Covid-19 pandemic negatively impacted the income of tour guides and vendors in Mother Falls, as travel restrictions, lockdowns, and social distancing measures reduced the number of tourists visiting waterfalls. This led to fewer opportunities for these individuals to earn a living. The pandemic also significantly impacted the livelihoods of those who depend on the waterfalls for their income, as they relied on tourism as a major source of income. Additionally, the pandemic impacted the ability of families to support their children's education and other basic needs. As a result, they are finding ways to ensure access to education for all children, even during the pandemic.

The study recommends the local government to address the income position of tour guides and vendors in Mother Falls, especially during the pandemic. Other programs should be developed, and training and seminars should be organized. Regular pruning and checking planting sites are crucial for preserving the forest's beauty

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