Related studies
Local studies
Perez and Cabrera (2013) used the descriptive type of research in their study aimed to
determine the impact of the coastal clean-up to beneficiaries and proponents, a project
of Lyceum International Maritime Academy (LIMA) in Wawa River in Batangas City,
Philippines. The study's findings will be used to develop recommendations for improving
LIMA's community extension program. The data were gathered through questionnaires.
The respondents of this study were 25 randomly selected residents of Barangay Wawa
as the beneficiaries of the project and 25 randomly selected proponents of the program.
Based on the researcher, the progressively worsening of the environment due to an
unmanageable quantity of garbage has posed a significant challenge to policymakers. A
lot of projects and strategies have been proposed, but there are still unsolved and
unmanaged fundamental issues.
The Lyceum International Maritime Academy (LIMA), which is located near Barangay
Wawa, a coastal town, has taken duty for and took part in the combat for correct waste
control and coastal surroundings preservation. It has been leading a community
extension initiative through a coastal clean-up for several years, intending to preserve
the quality of the waterways.
The goal of this study was to determine the impact of the program on beneficiaries and
proponents in terms of knowledge, skill, and values, as well as recommend strategies to
improve LIMA's community extension program. The following results show the
effectiveness of the Coastal Clean-up of LIMA as perceived by proponents and
beneficiaries: According to beneficiaries, the program is very effective in creating
participatory coastal management and environmental protection agendas, but less
effective in creating additional income opportunities. The proponents also think that the
program is highly effective in promoting cleanliness and ensuring the provision of safe
and reliable services for environmental protection, but creates fewer additional income
opportunities. (Perez & Cabrera, 2013)
Every year, large amounts of debris and marine debris flow into the ocean and coast,
most of which are plastics. These are extremely dangerous to marine life and kill birds,
turtles, whales, and huge numbers of fish in our waterways. It is a serious pollution
problem that affects people's health, marine life, and the local economy. This study has
brought beneficiaries and proponents in understanding their role at keeping our
environment clean and setting as a good example for others.