An Assisted Community Based Implementation of RA 9003 (ACBI RA 9003): The Baranggay Naisud, Experience.

Abstract

In the Philippines, higher-education institutions like Aklan State University (ASU) are empowered to implement community programs that bring inclusive human and community development. The ASU, College of Hospitality and Rural Resources Management (CHARRM), Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES) implemented an extension program titled “Enhancement of Community-based Implementation of RA 9003: Ecological solid Waste Management of 2000.” Thus, this study examined the influence of the extension activity to the partner community. Specifically, the study seeks to: describe the perceived influence of the assisted community-based implementation of RA 9003 to the household-based waste management practices; ascertain the perceived influence of the extension activity to the school based waste management practices; identify the perceived influence of the extension activity to the community; and describe the recommendations of the partners to improve the delivery of the activity. Descriptive research design was employed in the study. The respondents of the study were 120 residents, selected through purposive sampling technique. The data were gathered using a validated questionnaire checklist at Naisud, Ibajay Aklan from August to October 2021. The results revealed that majority of the respondents claimed that the activity enabled the household to reduce waste generated and practice recycling. In terms of its influence to the school-based waste management practices, majority of the respondents agreed that school personnel and students were engaged in the implementation of RA 9003. Likewise, the community strictly prohibited the open burning of garbage. The LGU may sustain the good practices by strictly monitoring the compliance of the community to RA 9003. The BSES may duplicate the activity to other barangays that include the recommendations made by the community. Consequently, to better understand the implication of the activity, further study along this line is recommended.