Republic of the Philippines RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Iba, Zambales Tel./ Fax (047) 8111683 http://www.rmtu.ph.

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GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE oOo-

January 24, 2012 DR. FELICIANO S. ROSETE University President Dear Sir: I have the honor to submit herewith for your consideration and appropriate action, the following GAD project proposals for implementation for the Fiscal Year 2012: 1. GAD IEC Materials Development, Publication, and Dissemination; and 2. Survey on the Medical, Psycho-Social, and other Interventions for Women and Children Victims of Violence in Zambales Thank you very much for your support to the University GAD Program and for your trust and confidence in the undersigned. God bless! Very truly yours, EDEN TONGSON BELTRAN, Ph.D. GAD Director Recommending Approval; CORNELIO C. GARCIA, PH.D. Executive Vice-President
Approved by:

FELICIANO S. ROSETE, Ph.D. University President

Republic of the Philippines RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Gender and Development Office Iba, Zambales Tel.Fax. No. 0478111683

CAPSULE PROPOSAL Title: Proponents: Time Frame: GAD IEC Materials Development, Publication, and Dissemination Gender and Development Office February-December 2012

RATIONALE: Despite the efforts of GAD advocates towards the elimination of gender discrimination, the latter continues to exist in the mainstream of society. The manifestations of such gender discrimination include gender stereotyping, gender-based crimes, and gender discrimination in employment. Many learning institutions in the country have failed in the area of genderizing their curriculum and virtually have failed in the area of taking an active role in informing and educating their stakeholders. The continuing challenge of the academe in its crucial role in the promotion of gender equity in society through education and its other mandated functions includes the task of coming up with information, educational and communications materials on recently passed gender and development legislations and the concerns for the emerging environmental crisis, VAWC, and reproductive health. The development, publication, and dissemination of such materials is necessary in the enhancement of knowledge and awareness as well as the transformation of values and attitudes of University populace towards gender issues and concerns. It is in this context that this project is hereby proposed.

OBJECTIVES: This project aims to attain the following objectives: General: To raise the awareness and knowledge of university populace onvariousgender issues through the use of information, educational, and communications materials.

Specifically, this project aims to develop, publish and disseminate IEC materials on: 1. Violence Against Women and Children; 2. Primer on Gender and Environment; 3. Magna Carta of Women, CEDAW, and other GAD legislations TARGET OUTPUTS: The target outputs of this project are as follows: 1. Developed modules, brochure, leaflet and tarpaulin formats of the IEC materials on Violence Against Women and Children; Primer on Gender and Environment; Magna Carta of Women, CEDAW, and other GAD legislations 2. Concerned faculty members mentored on the proper use of developed modules, and 3. At least 50% of all students in allcampuses and colleges informed about the issues dealt with in the IEC materials; METHODOLOGY/ PLAN OF ACTION: Activities Activity 1: Development of GAD IEC materials Materials and Equipment Needed Office supplies, computer, printer, meals and snacks Transportation and communication materials Book paper, folders, computer, printer ink, tarpaulin, ring binder, paper cutter Office supplies, computer, printer, meals and snacks transportation and communication materials Persons Responsible GAD council members, GAD coordinators GAD Office personnel GAD Office personnel/ IZGADC Time Frame March to June 2012

Activity 2: Production of IEC materials Activity 3: Mentoring session for faculty concerned Activity 4: Dissemination of GAD IEC materials

June- July 2012 August November 2012 July November 2012

Activity 4: Project evaluation

GAD Office Office supplies, paper printer ink meals personnel/ and snacks IZGADC transportation and communication materials Paper, computer, printer meals and GAD Office snacks personnel transportation and communication materials

December 2012

BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS: A. Supplies and materials B. Meals and snacks C. Documentation D. Transportation and communication E. Misc. Expenses Total Proposed P8,000.00 12,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 4,000.00 P31,000.00

Prepared by: EDEN TONGSON BELTRAN, Ph.D. GAD Director Recommending Approval; CORNELIO C. GARCIA, PH.D. Executive Vice-President
Approved by:

FELICIANO S. ROSETE, Ph.D. University President

Republic of the Philippines RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Gender and Development Office Iba, Zambales Tel.Fax. No. 0478111683

CAPSULE PROPOSAL Title: SURVEY ON THE MEDICAL, PSYCHO-SOCIAL, AND OTHER INTERVENTIONS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE IN ZAMBALES Gender and Development Office Iba Campus College of Nursing January- September 2012

Proponents: Time Frame:

RATIONALE: Gender-based violence causes more deaths and disability among women aged 15 to 44 than cancer, malaria, traffic accidents, and war. The World Bank (2005) declared domestic violence as the biggest cause of injury and death to women worldwide. The Philippines has been reporting a rising incidence of VAWC cases since the latter part of the 1990s. It is one of the issues that in relation to which the country now faces challenge in line with its obligations to pertinent to international treatises and agreement such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), Convention Against Trafficking, and other pertinent international human rights instruments. In this light, various legislations have been passed to address VAWC in the country ranging from those that address gender-based crimes such as sexual harassment, rape, acts of lasciviousness, trafficking, battering, and other crimes of such nature. Multi--sectoral approaches in addressing VAWC have been tested in Metro Manila, Laguna, Cebu, and Davao. These places have witnessed cases of successful intervention and reintegration of the victims into society. The role of the academe in the promotion of gender justice through the benchmarking of the VAWC situation and the improvement of corresponding interventionsaccorded the victims in Zambales is in line with the enforcement of the mandates of the Philippine Magna Carta of Women and in consonance with the nations compliance to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.The role of the University in the development of appropriate VAWC interventions based on the actual needs in the province is the basis for this proposed study

entitled, Survey on the Medical and Psycho-Social Intervention on Women and Children Victims of Violence in Zambales. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: Generally, this study aims to describe the VAWC situation and the currently implemented interventions in Zambales from 2008-2010. Specifically, it aims to answer the following questions: 1. What is the profile of VAWC victims in terms of: a) Address (municipality); b) Sex; c) Age; d) Civil Status; e) Highest Educational Attainment; f) Religion; and g) Occupation? 2. How may the VAWC cases described from the years 2008-2010 in terms of: a) Injuries sustained; b) Perpetrators; c) Status of the cases. 3. How may the interventions offered by the following agencies described: a) LGU; b) PNP; c) PHO, MHO, DOH; d) DSWD; e) The Courts; and f) Other agencies/ peoples organizations? 4. How may the medical intake process for VAWC victims be described? TARGET OUTPUTS: This study aims to realize the following target outputs: 1. Profiled the VAWC victims in Zambales during the period, 2008-2010; 2. Benchmarked VAWC cases which occurred during the period, 2008-2010; 3. Described the medical and psycho-social interventions offered by the concerned agencies 4. Describe themedical intake process for VAWC victims. 5. Recommendations on how to improve the medical and psycho-social interventions in the province.

METHODOLOGY/ PLAN OF ACTION: Activities Activity 1: Development of the full blown proposal and the research instrument and having the proposal approved Activity 2: Gathering of data Activity 3: Processing of data and writing of initial draft Activity 4: Finalization and presentation of research output Activity 5: Presentation of research output Materials Needed Office supplies, computer, printer, snacks and materials Paper, computer, printer ink, Office supplies, paper printer ink Paper, computer, printer Paper, computer, printer Persons Responsible proponents Time Frame January 2012

proponents proponents proponents proponents

February to June 2012 July 2012 August 2012 August 2012

BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS: Supplies and materials Meals and snacks Documentation Transportation and communication Misc. Expenses Total Prepared by: EDEN TONGSON BELTRAN, Ph.D. GAD Director Recommending Approval; CORNELIO C. GARCIA, PH.D. Executive Vice-President
Approved by:

P7,000.00 7,000.00 5,000.00 8,000.00 2,000.00 P30,000.00

MS. CONTESSA GABRIEL Dean, College of Nursing

FELICIANO S. ROSETE, Ph.D. University President

METHODOLOGY/ PLAN OF ACTION: Activities Activity 1: Development of the full blown proposal and the research instrument and having the proposal approved Activity 2: Gathering of data Activity 3: Processing of data and writing of initial draft Activity 4: Finalization and presentation of research output Activity 5: Presentation of research output Materials Needed Office supplies, computer, printer, snacks and materials Paper, computer, printer ink, Office supplies, paper printer ink Paper, computer, printer Paper, computer, printer Persons Responsible proponents Time Frame January 2012

proponents proponents proponents proponents

February to June 2012 July 2012 August 2012 August 2012

BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS: Supplies and materials Meals and snacks Documentation Transportation and communication Misc. Expenses Total P7,000.00 7,000.00 5,000.00 8,000.00 2,000.00 P30,000.00

Republic of the Philippines RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Gender and Development Office Iba, Zambales Tel.Fax. No. 0478111683

CAPSULE PROPOSAL Title: Proponents: Time Frame: Health Effects of Mining Operations in Zambales RMTU Gender and Development Office College of Nursing March to October 2012

RATIONALE:
The Philippines has been known to have abundant mineral deposits, with gold and copper as its major reserve. In a survey of mining prospects in the Asia-Pacific, the country was ranked second only to Indonesia in terms of geological prospective yet despite its enormous mineral wealth, the mining industry in the country has barely reached its full potential. It is this potential that could attract foreign mining companies to invest large amounts of capital in exploration and prospecting activities for mineral deposits. Current mining operators in the country can be categorized into two groups: large and smallscale. Large scale mining is capital intensive and highly mechanized. It can produce commercial quantities to satisfy the requirements of the export market.Small-scale mining however, relies heavily on manual labor (almost 10 times over than those required by large scale mining) and employs simple tools and technology. Its annual production does not exceed 50,00 metric tons.3 Based on the Directory of Philippine Producing Mines and Quarries in 2001, there are 2,529 producers of nonmetallic - sand and gravel, limestone, cement, marble, silica, phosphate, clay, feldspar, ceramic materials. On the other hand, there are 12 metallic mines engaged in the production of gold, silver, copper, nickel, and chromites.Among them are Padcal Copper Mine (Benguet), Victoria Gold Mine (Benguet), Rio Tuba Nickel Mine (Palawan), Cagdianao Nickel Mine (Surigao), Taganito Nickel Mine (Surigao), Krominco Mine (Surigaodel Norte), and Masinloc Chromite Mine (Zambales).

I.

Mining Industry in Zambales Literature

ZAMBALES is not new to mining. Acoje Mining dug for chromite in Sta Cruz for 75 years beginning in the 1930s. In 1934, Benguet Corporation began to extract chromite from the mountains of nearby Masinloc town, and continued doing so for half a century. In San Marcelino town, the Benguet-Dizon firm leveled mountains for gold, easing up only when Mt. Pinatubo erupted in 1991. These days, there are at least eight mining firms with permits to conduct large-scale mining in Zambales. But they are no longer the only players on the block, and are in fact sometimes even being forced to share mining space with small-scale miners, courtesy of the capitols rather haphazard way of issuing its infamous 30-day mining permits. Then again, its not only small-scale miners who have been caught in areas already committed to major mining operations. A3UNA Mining Corporation, a large-scale mining permit holder, has also been accused of straying into the sites of its fellow big companies and far too many times at that. In response to widespread and increasing criticism, the mining industry has started to pay serious attention to its environmental and social impacts. This has recently manifested itself in the formulation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies and strategies and a proliferation of CSR, environmental, sustainability and community reporting. Chromites, magnetite or black sand, copper, talc, nickel and gold are on a few minerals being extracted while armored rock and sand are among the most quarried. Gov. HermogenesEbdane Jr. cancelled all 110 mining and quarry permits issued by the previous administration. Making good to his promise, Ebdane has issued his order to freeze all small-scale mining and quarrying operations in the province however large-scale mining companies were spared from the order since they get permits from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).Their operations should strictly conform to environmental requirements. He said mining industry would be a good source of revenue for the province The purpose of our research is to find out the CSR of mining industry and deal with the issues and conflicts that arise between mining company operations and the environment and community, and how these have led to the development of corporate strategies to deal with environment and community.

The Philippines has been known to have abundant mineral deposits, with gold and copper as its major reserve. In a survey of mining prospects in the Asia-Pacific, the country was ranked second only to Indonesia in terms of geological prospectivity. Yet despite its enormous mineral wealth, the mining

industry in the country has barely reached its full potential. It is this potential that could attract foreign mining companies to invest large amounts of capital in exploration and prospecting activities for mineral deposits. Current mining operators in the country can be categorized into two groups: large and small-scale. Largescale mining is capital intensive and highly mechanized. It can produce commercial quantities to satisfy the requirements of the export market and large industries on a regular basis. Small-scale mining however, relies heavily on manual labor (almost 10 times over than those required by large scale mining) and employs simple tools and technology. Its annual production does not exceed 50,00 metric tons. Based on the Directory of Philippine Producing Mines and Quarries in 2001, there are 2,529 producers of nonmetallic - sand and gravel, limestone, cement, marble, silica, phosphate, clay, feldspar, ceramic materials and the likes. On the other hand, there are 12 metallic mines engaged in the production of gold, silver, copper, nickel, and chromites. Among them, Padcal Copper Mine (Benguet), Victoria Gold Mine (Benguet), Rio Tuba Nickel Mine (Palawan), Cagdianao Nickel Mine (Surigao), Taganito Nickel Mine (Surigao), Krominco Mine (Surigao del Norte), and Masinloc Chromite Mine (Zambales). The countrys mineral industry is basically export oriented and its main market is Japan. Its other markets include the U.S., Taiwan, South Korea, China, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. Following a series of meetings in January 2003, it was agreed that the Corporate Social Responsibility Practice of the World Bank Group would commission a diagnostic study into CSR mining practices of companies operating in the Philippines. This report would frame the technical assistance program of the CSR Practice which is aimed at supporting the Philippine governments engagement with corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the mining sector. The CSR Practice aims to ensure that developing countries investment climates promote social responsible corporate behavior, ensuring that more of the benefits of investment reach the poorest of the people and lead to sustainable development. The CSR Practice therefore provides technical assistance to developing countries on their potential roles and by supporting implementation activities led by private sector companies that are pioneering sustainability for strategic business. The proposed technical assistance will help the government raise issues associated with mining and CSR, get the facts debated, better understand domestic and international good practice and establish how the local and central government units can best encourage responsible business practices by the mining sector.

The differential effect of the operation of industrieson women and men is on account of their traditionally assigned roles and responsibilities in the households and in the community and the differences in gender-based reproductive roles. Women are more severely affected than men because of the gendered norms and on account of womens lower socio-economic status vis--vis men (Athena, 2008).Women are prevented from successfully adapting to the effects of environmental change due to unequal power relations and access to agricultural resources and services. Amihan (2008) stresses the disproportionate affects ofclimate change crisis women farmers and men farmers on account of the fact that women control and own fewer resources than men, and have fewer assets to disposeto cope when harvests collapse.

In the province the gender dimensions of the effect of climate has not been given priority but it is an emerging serious concern of the local government. It has been said that womens voices are largely absent from policydiscussions and negotiations overclimate change largely because women consist only a small percentage of political decision-makers who are responsible for planning and oversee rural and agricultural development programs. The call for womens in climate negotiations should be . Inequalities in the access to development resources and opportunities hamper economic efficiency and sustainability. Gender mainstreaming therefore, is important because it promotes well-being and empowerment of both men and women rice farmers.

Objective

This study aims to: (1) evaluate the level of awareness of men and women rice farmers on climate change, (2) assess the effect of climate change on gender roles in rice farming,(3) determine the attitude and perception of rice framers toward climate change, and (4) compare how male and female rice farmers mitigate and adapt strategies to cope with climate change.

Methodology
Stratified random sampling will be used in identifying the respondents in this survey.Respondents will be selected from the different municipalities of Zambales. Interview with farmers will be conducted using a questionnaire. This questionnaire will evaluate the level of awareness of rice farmers on climate change and also to assess their attitude and perception.

Expected Output
1. Data on the level of awareness on climate change and its effect on gendered roles of rice farmers 2. Generate baseline information on men and women rice farmers needs as affected by climate change 3. A gender-responsive assessment of knowledge, attitude and perception of rice farmers on climate change 4. Data on the differences/similarities of perception, knowledge and attitude of men and women rice farmers on climate change 5. A recommendation of an appropriate assistance/intervention that would address the needs of men and women rice farmers with regards to climate change

Activities
1. Identify men and women rice farmers to be interviewed 2. Coordinate the survey to be conducted in the chosen sites with community leaders 3. Conduct interview with selected rice farm households using questionnaire 4. Data gathering on the level of awareness of rice farmers on climate change and how it would affect their gender roles in rice farming (e.g. men do the land preparation and

furrowing while women are involved in transplanting, manual weeding, care of crops and harvesting aside to their household responsibilities) 5. Data processing and analysis 6. Assess gender-differentiated impact of climate change

Budgetary Requirements

RMTU Counterpart P6,000.00 12,000.00 2,000.00 6,000.00 2,000.00 P28,000.00

A. Supplies and materials B. Personnel C. Documentation D. Transportation and communication E. Misc. Expenses Total Prepared by: EDEN TONGSON BELTRAN, Ph.D. GAD Director Recommending Approval; ELIZABETH N. FARIN, ED.D. VP for RET

AES (NapocorMasinloc) P25,000.00 36,000.00 6,000.00 26,000.00 10,000.00 P103,000.00

Total

P131,000.00

Approved by:

FELICIANO S. ROSETE, Ph.D. University President

Republic of the Philippines RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Gender and Development Office Iba, Zambales Tel.Fax. No. 0478111683

CAPSULE PROPOSAL Title: Proponents: Time Frame: Perceptions on the Socio-Economic Effects of Mining Operations in Zambales RMTU Gender and Development Office College of Nursing March to October 2012

RATIONALE:
The Philippines has been known to have abundant mineral deposits, with gold and copper as its major reserve. In a survey of mining prospects in the Asia-Pacific, the country was ranked second only to Indonesia in terms of geological prospective yet despite its enormous mineral wealth, the mining industry in the country has barely reached its full potential. It is this potential that could attract foreign mining companies to invest large amounts of capital in exploration and prospecting activities for mineral deposits. Current mining operators in the country can be categorized into two groups: large and smallscale. Large scale mining is capital intensive and highly mechanized. It can produce commercial quantities to satisfy the requirements of the export market.Small-scale mining however, relies heavily on manual labor (almost 10 times over than those required by large scale mining) and employs simple tools and technology. Its annual production does not exceed 50,00 metric tons.3 Based on the Directory of Philippine Producing Mines and Quarries in 2001, there are 2,529 producers of nonmetallic - sand and gravel, limestone, cement, marble, silica, phosphate, clay, feldspar, ceramic materials. On the other hand, there are 12 metallic mines engaged in the production of gold, silver, copper, nickel, and chromites.Among them are Padcal Copper Mine (Benguet), Victoria Gold Mine (Benguet), Rio Tuba Nickel Mine (Palawan), Cagdianao Nickel Mine (Surigao), Taganito Nickel Mine (Surigao), Krominco Mine (Surigaodel Norte), and Masinloc Chromite Mine (Zambales). II. Mining Industry in Zambales Literature

ZAMBALES is not new to mining. Acoje Mining dug for chromite in Sta Cruz for 75 years beginning in the 1930s. In 1934, Benguet Corporation began to extract chromite from the

mountains of nearby Masinloc town, and continued doing so for half a century. In San Marcelino town, the Benguet-Dizon firm leveled mountains for gold, easing up only when Mt. Pinatubo erupted in 1991. These days, there are at least eight mining firms with permits to conduct large-scale mining in Zambales. But they are no longer the only players on the block, and are in fact sometimes even being forced to share mining space with small-scale miners, courtesy of the capitols rather haphazard way of issuing its infamous 30-day mining permits. Then again, its not only small-scale miners who have been caught in areas already committed to major mining operations. A3UNA Mining Corporation, a large-scale mining permit holder, has also been accused of straying into the sites of its fellow big companies and far too many times at that. In response to widespread and increasing criticism, the mining industry has started to pay serious attention to its environmental and social impacts. This has recently manifested itself in the formulation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies and strategies and a proliferation of CSR, environmental, sustainability and community reporting. Chromites, magnetite or black sand, copper, talc, nickel and gold are on a few minerals being extracted while armored rock and sand are among the most quarried. Gov. HermogenesEbdane Jr. cancelled all 110 mining and quarry permits issued by the previous administration. Making good to his promise, Ebdane has issued his order to freeze all small-scale mining and quarrying operations in the province however large-scale mining companies were spared from the order since they get permits from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).Their operations should strictly conform to environmental requirements. He said mining industry would be a good source of revenue for the province The purpose of our research is to find out the CSR of mining industry and deal with the issues and conflicts that arise between mining company operations and the environment and community, and how these have led to the development of corporate strategies to deal with environment and community.

The Philippines has been known to have abundant mineral deposits, with gold and copper as its major reserve. In a survey of mining prospects in the Asia-Pacific, the country was ranked second only to Indonesia in terms of geological prospectivity. Yet despite its enormous mineral wealth, the mining industry in the country has barely reached its full potential. It is this potential that could attract foreign mining companies to invest large amounts of capital in exploration and prospecting activities for mineral deposits. Current mining operators in the country can be categorized into two groups: large and small-scale. Largescale mining is capital intensive and highly mechanized. It can produce commercial quantities to satisfy the requirements of the export market and large industries on a regular basis. Small-scale mining

however, relies heavily on manual labor (almost 10 times over than those required by large scale mining) and employs simple tools and technology. Its annual production does not exceed 50,00 metric tons. Based on the Directory of Philippine Producing Mines and Quarries in 2001, there are 2,529 producers of nonmetallic - sand and gravel, limestone, cement, marble, silica, phosphate, clay, feldspar, ceramic materials and the likes. On the other hand, there are 12 metallic mines engaged in the production of gold, silver, copper, nickel, and chromites. Among them, Padcal Copper Mine (Benguet), Victoria Gold Mine (Benguet), Rio Tuba Nickel Mine (Palawan), Cagdianao Nickel Mine (Surigao), Taganito Nickel Mine (Surigao), Krominco Mine (Surigao del Norte), and Masinloc Chromite Mine (Zambales). The countrys mineral industry is basically export oriented and its main market is Japan. Its other markets include the U.S., Taiwan, South Korea, China, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. Following a series of meetings in January 2003, it was agreed that the Corporate Social Responsibility Practice of the World Bank Group would commission a diagnostic study into CSR mining practices of companies operating in the Philippines. This report would frame the technical assistance program of the CSR Practice which is aimed at supporting the Philippine governments engagement with corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the mining sector. The CSR Practice aims to ensure that developing countries investment climates promote social responsible corporate behavior, ensuring that more of the benefits of investment reach the poorest of the people and lead to sustainable development. The CSR Practice therefore provides technical assistance to developing countries on their potential roles and by supporting implementation activities led by private sector companies that are pioneering sustainability for strategic business. The proposed technical assistance will help the government raise issues associated with mining and CSR, get the facts debated, better understand domestic and international good practice and establish how the local and central government units can best encourage responsible business practices by the mining sector.

The differential effect of the operation of industrieson women and men is on account of their traditionally assigned roles and responsibilities in the households and in the community and the differences in gender-based reproductive roles. Women are more severely affected than men because of the gendered norms and on account of womens lower socio-economic status vis--vis men (Athena, 2008).Women are prevented from successfully adapting to the effects of environmental change due to unequal power relations and access to agricultural resources and services. Amihan (2008) stresses the disproportionate affects ofclimate change crisis women farmers and men farmers on account of the fact that women control and own fewer resources than men, and have fewer assets to disposeto cope when harvests collapse. In the province the gender dimensions of the effect of climate has not been given priority but it is an emerging serious concern of the local government. It has been said that womens voices are largely absent from policydiscussions and negotiations overclimate change largely because women consist only a small percentage of political decision-makers who are responsible for planning and oversee rural and agricultural development programs. The call for womens in climate negotiations should be . Inequalities in the access to development resources and opportunities hamper economic efficiency and sustainability. Gender mainstreaming therefore, is important because it promotes well-being and empowerment of both men and women rice farmers.

Objective

This study aims to: (1) evaluate the level of awareness of men and women rice farmers on climate change, (2) assess the effect of climate change on gender roles in rice farming,(3) determine the attitude and perception of rice framers toward climate change, and (4) compare how male and female rice farmers mitigate and adapt strategies to cope with climate change.

Methodology
Stratified random sampling will be used in identifying the respondents in this survey.Respondents will be selected from the different municipalities of Zambales. Interview with farmers will be conducted using a questionnaire. This questionnaire will evaluate the level of awareness of rice farmers on climate change and also to assess their attitude and perception.

Expected Output
1. Data on the level of awareness on climate change and its effect on gendered roles of rice farmers 2. Generate baseline information on men and women rice farmers needs as affected by climate change 3. A gender-responsive assessment of knowledge, attitude and perception of rice farmers on climate change 4. Data on the differences/similarities of perception, knowledge and attitude of men and women rice farmers on climate change 5. A recommendation of an appropriate assistance/intervention that would address the needs of men and women rice farmers with regards to climate change

Activities
1. Identify men and women rice farmers to be interviewed 2. Coordinate the survey to be conducted in the chosen sites with community leaders 3. Conduct interview with selected rice farm households using questionnaire 4. Data gathering on the level of awareness of rice farmers on climate change and how it would affect their gender roles in rice farming (e.g. men do the land preparation and furrowing while women are involved in transplanting, manual weeding, care of crops and harvesting aside to their household responsibilities) 5. Data processing and analysis 6. Assess gender-differentiated impact of climate change

Budgetary Requirements

RMTU

AES

Total

Counterpart F. Supplies and materials G. Personnel H. Documentation I. Transportation and communication J. Misc. Expenses Total Prepared by: EDEN TONGSON BELTRAN, Ph.D. GAD Director Recommending Approval; ELIZABETH N. FARIN, ED.D. VP for RET P6,000.00 12,000.00 2,000.00 6,000.00 2,000.00 P28,000.00

(NapocorMasinloc) P25,000.00 36,000.00 6,000.00 26,000.00 10,000.00 P103,000.00

P131,000.00

Approved by:

FELICIANO S. ROSETE, Ph.D. University President

Republic of the Philippines RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Gender and Development Office Iba, Zambales Tel.Fax. No. 0478111683

CAPSULE PROPOSAL Title: KNOWLEDGE ON AND COPING MECHANISMS TOWARDS CLIMATE CHANGE OF FARMERS IN SELECTED TOWNS IN ZAMBALES: A GENDER PERSPECTIVE DR. EDEN TONGSON BELTRAN FOR. ROSEILYN A. EBAL FOR. RUTH C. CORDERO February September 2012

Proponents:

Time Frame:

RATIONALE: Climate change manifested in change of weather pattern, frequent floods and or prolonged droughts, increased temperature, emergence of diseases and pests. Climate and weather changes disrupt planting seasons and adversely affect crop production which adversely affect the well-being of farming households. Filipino women play an important role in the nations agricultrue industry. Women's participation was significant in planting/transplanting, manual weeding, care of crops and harvesting. About 35 percent to 49 percent of the farming households hired women workers in pulling and bundling of seedlings, and in planting and harvesting activities (BAS 2004). The differential effect of environmental changes on women and men is on account of their traditionally assigned roles and responsibilities in the households and in the community. Women are more severely affected than men because of the gendered norms and on account of womens lower socio-economic status vis--vis men (Athena, 2008).Women are prevented from successfully adapting to the effects of climate change due to unequal power relations and access to agricultural resources and services. Climate change crisis disproportionately affects women farmers and men farmers since women control and own fewer resources than men, and have fewer assets to disposeto cope when harvests collapse(Amihan, 2008). Indebtedness among women is related to climate-induced crop failures because micro-credit is largely targeted by women and as managers of production and household expenses.

In the province the gender dimensions of the effect of climate has not been given priority but it is an emerging serious concern of the local government. It has been said that womens voices are largely absent from policydiscussions and negotiations overclimate change largely because women consist only a small percentage of political decision-makers who are responsible for planning and oversee rural and agricultural development programs. The call for womens in climate negotiations should be . Inequalities in the access to development resources and opportunities hamper economic efficiency and sustainability. Gender mainstreaming therefore, is important because it promotes well-being and empowerment of both men and women rice farmers. Statement of the Problem Generally, this study aims to describe the knowledge on, attitude and coping strategies towards climate change of farmers in selected towns in Zambales using the gender perspective. Specifically, it aims to answer the following questions taking into account the gender perspectives (1) What is the level of awareness of Zambales farmers on climate change? (2) How is the respondents attitude towards climate change described? (3) How do male and female farmers in Zambales cope with climate change? Expected Output This project has the following expected outputs: 1. Data on the level of awareness on climate change among farmers in Zambales. 2. Baseline information on men and women rice farmers needs as affected by climate change 3. A gender-responsive assessment of knowledge, attitude and perception of rice farmers on climate change 4. Data on the differences/similarities of perception, knowledge and attitude of men and women rice farmers on climate change 5. Appropriate recommendations on climate change mitigation strategies suitable for men and women farmers in Zambales. Methodology This study will use the descriptive method, selecting respondents from selected municipalities of Zambales using snowball sampling. Interview with farmers will be conducted using a questionnaire. This questionnaire will evaluate the level of awareness of rice farmers on climate change and also to assess their attitude and perception.

Activities 1. Identify men and women rice farmers to be interviewed 2. Coordinate the survey to be conducted in the chosen sites with community leaders 3. Conduct interview with selected rice farm households using questionnaire 4. Data gathering on the level of awareness of rice farmers on climate change and how it would affect their gender roles in rice farming (e.g. men do the land preparation and furrowing while women are involved in transplanting, manual weeding, care of crops and harvesting aside to their household responsibilities) 5. Data processing and analysis 6. Assess gender-differentiated impact of climate change Budgetary Requirements A. Supplies and materials B. Documentation C. Transportation and communication D. Misc. Expenses Total Prepared by: EDEN TONGSON BELTRAN, Ph.D. GAD Director FOR. ROSEILYN A. EBAL P6,000.00 4,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 P22,000.00

FOR. RUTH C. CORDERO Recommending Approval; ELIZABETH N. FARIN, ED.D. VP for RET
Approved by: FELICIANO S. ROSETE, Ph.D. University President

Republic of the Philippines RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Gender and Development Office Iba, Zambales Tel.Fax. No. 0478111683

CAPSULE PROPOSAL Title: KNOWLEDGE ON AND COPING MECHANISMS TOWARDS CLIMATE CHANGE AMONG INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN ZAMBALES DR. EDEN TONGSON BELTRAN FOR. ROSIELYN A. EBAL FOR. RUTH C. CORDERO February December 2012

Proponents:

Time Frame:

RATIONALE: Climate change manifested in change of weather pattern, frequent floods and or prolonged droughts, increased temperature, emergence of diseases and pests. Climate and weather changes disrupt planting seasons and adversely affect crop production which adversely affect the well-being of farming households. Filipino women play an important role in the nations agriculture industry. Women's participation was significant in planting/transplanting, manual weeding, care of crops and harvesting. About 35 percent to 49 percent of the farming households hired women workers in pulling and bundling of seedlings, and in planting and harvesting activities (BAS 2004). The differential effect of environmental changes on women and men is on account of their traditionally assigned roles and responsibilities in the households and in the community. Women are more severely affected than men because of the gendered norms and on account of womens lower socio-economic status vis--vis men (Athena, 2008).Women are prevented from successfully adapting to the effects of climate change due to unequal power relations and access to agricultural resources and services. Climate change crisis disproportionately affects women farmers and men farmers since women control and own fewer resources than men, and have fewer assets to disposeto cope when harvests collapse(Amihan, 2008). Indebtedness among women is related to climate-induced crop failures because micro-credit is largely targeted by women and as managers of production and household expenses.

In the province the gender dimensions of the effect of climate has not been given priority but it is an emerging serious concern of the local government. It has been said that womens voices are largely absent from policydiscussions and negotiations overclimate change largely because women consist only a small percentage of political decision-makers who are responsible for planning and oversee rural and agricultural development programs. The call for womens in climate negotiations should be . Inequalities in the access to development resources and opportunities hamper economic efficiency and sustainability. Gender mainstreaming therefore, is important because it promotes well-being and empowerment of both men and women rice farmers. Statement of the Problem Generally, this study aims to describe the knowledge on, attitude and coping strategies towards climate change of farmers in selected towns in Zambales using the gender perspective. Specifically, it aims to answer the following questions taking into account the gender perspectives 1. What is the level of awareness of Zambales farmers on climate change? 2. How is the respondents attitude towards climate change described? 3. How do male and female farmers in Zambales mitigate and adapt strategies to cope with climate change? Expected Output 1. Data on the level of awareness on climate change and its effect on gendered roles of rice farmers 2. Generate baseline information on men and women rice farmers needs as affected by climate change 3. A gender-responsive assessment of knowledge, attitude and perception of rice farmers on climate change 4. Data on the differences/similarities of perception, knowledge and attitude of men and women rice farmers on climate change 5. A recommendation of an appropriate assistance/intervention that would address the needs of men and women rice farmers with regards to climate change Methodology This study will use the descriptive method, selecting respondents from selected municipalities of Zambales using snowball sampling. Interview with farmers will be conducted using a questionnaire. This questionnaire will evaluate the level of awareness of rice farmers on climate change and also to assess their attitude and perception.

Activities 1. Identify men and women rice farmers to be interviewed 2. Coordinate the survey to be conducted in the chosen sites with community leaders 3. Conduct interview with selected rice farm households using questionnaire 4. Data gathering on the level of awareness of rice farmers on climate change and how it would affect their gender roles in rice farming (e.g. men do the land preparation and furrowing while women are involved in transplanting, manual weeding, care of crops and harvesting aside to their household responsibilities) 5. Data processing and analysis 6. Assess gender-differentiated impact of climate change Budgetary Requirements 1. Supplies and materials 2. Documentation 3. Transportation and communication 4. Misc. Expenses Total Prepared by: EDEN TONGSON BELTRAN, Ph.D. GAD Director FOR. ROSIELYN A. EBAL P10,000.00 16,000.00 8,000.00 10,000.00 P44,000.00

FOR. RUTH C. CORDERO Recommending Approval; ELIZABETH N. FARIN, ED.D. VP for RET

Approved by:

FELICIANO S. ROSETE, Ph.D. University President

Republic of the Philippines RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Gender and Development Office Iba, Zambales Tel.Fax. No. 0478111683

CAPSULE PROPOSAL

Title: Proponents:

Management of Micro-enterprises in Iba, Zambales: Gender Role and Policy Analysis RMTU Gender and Development Office/ IbaZambales Gender and Development Council August 20-October 20, 2009

Time Frame:

RATIONALE: The mainstreaming of the governmentsgender and development (GAD) approaches and goals through the promotion of gender-sensitivity in the bureaucracy is a leap forward effort towards gender-responsive and sustainable socio-economic development. The use of non-sexist language or gender-fair language as well as the implementation of gender-responsive governance are adopted to address the gender gaps in the bureaucracy. The role of the academe in the promotion of gender equity in society through education and its other mandated functions is vital in the pursuit of the nations development goals.The development, publication, and dissemination of information, educational and communications materials on gender and development are necessary in the enhancement of knowledge and awareness as well as the transformation of values and attitudes of University populace towards gender issues and concerns. It is in this context that the project on GAD IEC Materials Development, Publication, and Dissemination (Gender-Fair Language; Anti-Sexual Harassment Primer; Magna Carta of Women)is hereby proposed. OBJECTIVES: This project aims to attain the following objectives: General: To raise the awareness and knowledge of university populace on the use ofgenderfair language, anti-sexual harassment interventions, and the magna carta of women through the use of information, educational, and communications materials. Specifically, this project aims to develop, publish and disseminate IEC materials on: 4. Gender-Fair Language; 5. Anti-Sexual Harassment Primer; 6. Magna Carta of Women

TARGET OUTPUTS: The target outputs of this project are as follows: 1. Developed brochure, leaflet and tarpaulin formats of the IEC materials on Gender-Fair Language; Anti-Sexual Harassment Primer; Magna Carta of Women; 2. Produced brochure, leaflet and tarpaulin versions of the IEC materials on Gender-Fair Language; Anti-Sexual Harassment Primer; Magna Carta of Women; and 3. Posted information materials on allcampuses and colleges; 4. Disseminated printed IEC materials to all university officials and personnel. METHODOLOGY/ PLAN OF ACTION: Activities Activity 1: Development of GAD IEC materials Activity 2: Production of IEC materials Activity 3: Dissemination of GAD IEC materials Activity 4: Project evaluation Materials Needed Office supplies, computer, printer, snacks and materials Paper, computer, printer ink, Persons Responsible GAD council members, GAD coordinators GAD Office personnel/ IZGADC GAD Office personnel/ IZGADC GAD Office personnel Time Frame August 2009

September 2009 October 2009

Office supplies, paper printer ink Paper, computer, printer

March 2010

BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS: RMTU Counterpart E. Supplies and materials F. Meals and snacks G. Documentation H. Transportation and communication I. Misc. Expenses Total P2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 P9,000.00 LGU-Iba/ IbaZambales GAD Council Counterpart P6,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 P8,000.00 P17,000.00 Total

Prepared by: EDEN TONGSON BELTRAN, Ph.D. GAD Director Recommending Approval; ELIZABETH N. FARIN, ED.D. VP for RET

Approved by:

FELICIANO S. ROSETE, Ph.D. University President

Republic of the Philippines RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Gender and Development Office Iba, Zambales Tel.Fax. No. 0478111683

CAPSULE PROPOSAL

Title: Proponents:

Youth Sexuality and Early Pregnancy Among RMTU Students RMTU Gender and Development Office/ IbaZambales Gender and Development Council August 20-October 20, 2009

Time Frame:

RATIONALE: The mainstreaming of the governmentsgender and development (GAD) approaches and goals through the promotion of gender-sensitivity in the bureaucracy is a leap forward effort towards gender-responsive and sustainable socio-economic development. The use of non-sexist language or gender-fair language as well as the implementation of gender-responsive governance are adopted to address the gender gaps in the bureaucracy. The role of the academe in the promotion of gender equity in society through education and its other mandated functions is vital in the pursuit of the nations development goals.The development, publication, and dissemination of information, educational and communications materials on gender and development are necessary in the enhancement of knowledge and awareness as well as the transformation of values and attitudes of University populace towards gender issues and concerns. It is in this context that the project on GAD IEC Materials Development, Publication, and Dissemination (Gender-Fair Language; Anti-Sexual Harassment Primer; Magna Carta of Women)is hereby proposed.

OBJECTIVES: This project aims to attain the following objectives: General: To raise the awareness and knowledge of university populace on the use ofgenderfair language, anti-sexual harassment interventions, and the magna carta of women through the use of information, educational, and communications materials. Specifically, this project aims to develop, publish and disseminate IEC materials on: 7. Gender-Fair Language;

8. Anti-Sexual Harassment Primer; 9. Magna Carta of Women TARGET OUTPUTS: The target outputs of this project are as follows: 5. Developed brochure, leaflet and tarpaulin formats of the IEC materials on Gender-Fair Language; Anti-Sexual Harassment Primer; Magna Carta of Women; 6. Produced brochure, leaflet and tarpaulin versions of the IEC materials on Gender-Fair Language; Anti-Sexual Harassment Primer; Magna Carta of Women; and 7. Posted information materials on allcampuses and colleges; 8. Disseminated printed IEC materials to all university officials and personnel. METHODOLOGY/ PLAN OF ACTION: Activities Activity 1: Development of GAD IEC materials Activity 2: Production of IEC materials Activity 3: Dissemination of GAD IEC materials Activity 4: Project evaluation Materials Needed Office supplies, computer, printer, snacks and materials Paper, computer, printer ink, Persons Responsible GAD council members, GAD coordinators GAD Office personnel/ IZGADC GAD Office personnel/ IZGADC GAD Office personnel Time Frame August 2009

September 2009 October 2009

Office supplies, paper printer ink Paper, computer, printer

March 2010

BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS: RMTU Counterpart F. Supplies and materials G. Meals and snacks H. Documentation I. Transportation and communication J. Misc. Expenses Total P2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 P9,000.00 LGU-Iba/ IbaZambales GAD Council Counterpart P6,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 P8,000.00 P17,000.00 Total

Prepared by: EDEN TONGSON BELTRAN, Ph.D. GAD Director Recommending Approval; ELIZABETH N. FARIN, ED.D. VP for RET

Approved by:

FELICIANO S. ROSETE, Ph.D. University President