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By:
JOEL L. PELENIO
EPS in MAPEH
DepED-Cabadbaran City Division
Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte
Abstract
Summary
The purpose of this study was to determine the level of compliance of public
elementary schools to the SWM program of Cabadbaran City as a basis for creating
teaching materials and a community advocacy program. The respondents were the 8
practices that are able to comply with the requirements of the City Ordinance on SWM
program, and the strengths and weaknesses in the SWM implementation as compliance
to the ordinance.
were employed to treat the data. The results were tabulated, analyzed, presented in
The study presented that only less than a half of the respondents practiced
segregation, MRF, composting, re-use method and recycling; some respondents have
the following successful experiences: (1) the implementation of the SWM Program made
the students become free from any diseases, (2) it has resulted to clean and healthy
surroundings, (3) generated lesser garbage in schools, (4) some of the respondents
learned to practice proper disposal of garbage, and (5) others got that substantial
sa mga piniling higayon lamang) with the mandates of the City Ordinance on SWM
Program; the educational stakeholders have the following strengths in their SWM
it enhances the advocacy in caring for mother earth, (4) it has enhanced healthy
environment, and (5) it has brought about recognitions to classrooms, schools, homes
and communities while the following weaknesses were also emphasized: (1) lack of
discipline, (2) lack of garbage truck collectors, (3) lack of cooperation of students,
teachers, parents and people in the community, (4) lack of desire or passion in taking
care for the environment, and (5) being uncompliant with the City Ordinance on SWM
Program.
Conclusions
Based on the findings, the practices and activities of teachers do not reflect a
continual and strict compliance with the provisions of the SWM Program in
Cabadbaran City, more IEC are needed to maximize the use of segregation, MRF,
composting, re-use and recycling; strict compliance to the SWM program of the city is
stakeholders is far way behind the target of the City Government of a continual and
of SWM Program.
Recommendations
Based on the findings of this study, the Department of Education Cabadbaran City
Division Office is recommended to help manage and facilitate the conduct of the yearly
Search for Ecological SWM Best School Implementers; include in its monthly M&E the
segregation, MRF, composting, re-use and recycling; integrate the e-reporting of the
quantity of wastes deposited in the school MRF; (5) during trainings and gatherings of
teachers, no disposable materials will be used as lunch and snacks containers; and
doable activities with specific timelines will be implemented as part of the calendar of
localized and indigenized education teaching materials on SWM for consolidation and
approval by the Division Office; foster linkages with other government agencies for
possible grants and sponsorships in SWM initiatives; report to the authorities the volumes
of wastes deposited in the school MRF for possible financial opportunities; a towable
segregated MRF be constructed in schools as PTA and school project to facilitate easy
disposal of garbage; and each school is recommended to have their respective SWM
plan.
The teachers are recommended to help in producing the localized and indigenized
classrooms; allow pupils to bring their own glasses to the canteens and get their juices
from juice dispensers; wash used cellophanes, fold and store them neatly in cabinets
when dry; attend more trainings on SWM implementation and help in the SWM program
implementation in schools; and school SWM Coordinators to monitor and record the
schools and effect such in their respective homes; bring Tupperware instead of using
cellophanes; and re-use bottles as containers of edible oil, soy sauce, and vinegars.
wastes by the LGU garbage trucks; and install periodic IEC and advocacy mechanisms