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Status of Wild Orchids in the Mountain Ranges of Pilar, Capiz: Basis for Conservation Obligar, Philomel Innocent
Contemporary Journal of Applied Sciences Vol. 2 No. 5 (2024): May 2024
Publisher : PT FORMOSA CENDEKIA GLOBAL

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/cjas.v2i5.10786

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Because of their inherent beauty, orchids are highly valued. Of all blooming plants, it is the most evolved; to flourish in a particular habitat, it requires ideal circumstances. An ecosystem is said to be healthy and functional if orchids are found there. Genetic variety loss is just as much of an issue as species extinction. Thus this study was conducted with the aim of assessing the abundance, endemism, and conservation status of wild orchids in the mountain ranges of Pilar, Capiz. This study was conducted at 3 mountainous area in Piar, namely Mt. Agudo, Mt. San Silvestre and Mt. Tabun-aca. Walk transect method and opportunistic sampling technique following a trail was used. There were 7 species of wild orchids belonging to 6 genera recorded in the mountain ranges of Pilar.Three species were found to be widespread endemic, 3 were found to be Philippine endemic and 3 were endangered species, 3 vulnerable and 1 neutralized.
Indigenous Healing Practices among Mothers in the Rural Areas of Pilar: an Alternative Health Care During Covid 19 Obligar, Philomel Innocent; Dayal, Elizabeth; Contretas, Eric Esteban
International Journal of Applied Research and Sustainable Sciences Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): March 2024
Publisher : MultiTech Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59890/ijarss.v2i3.1045

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Since the advent of modern medicine, indigenous healing methods have been used in rural areas. Mothers have a significant rule on family’s health decision-making, they often manage diseases by keeping an eye on symptoms, researching potential causes, and weighing the family's financial burden before seeking medical assistance. This study aimed to find out the indigenous healing practices among women’s in the rural areas of Pilar, Capiz which aims to find out the socio-demographic profile of the respondents; determine the common illnesses respondents family experienced; and determine the indigenous healing practices they used in treating such illnesses. The researchers used descriptive type of research conducted in 6 barangays in the Municipality of Pilar. 1087 women serves as respondents of the study selected through stratified sampling technique. Percentage and frequency were the statistical tools used in analysing the data. Result revealed that seventeen (17) common illnesses were experienced by the respondents. Cough, headache, body pain, parasitic infection and diarrhea were the top 5 common illnesses they have experienced. The respondents practice seven (7) indigenous healing techniques.
Diversity Assessment of Bivalves in the Intertidal Zone in Pilar Bay Obligar, Philomel Innocent
International Journal of Applied Research and Sustainable Sciences Vol. 2 No. 8 (2024): August 2024
Publisher : MultiTech Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59890/ijarss.v2i8.2362

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Municipality of Pilar is the last town in the eastern province of Capiz. Pilar Bay, spanning 20 square kilometers, is a boon. At low tide, a variety of edible bivalves' shells may be found around the bay's shoreline, offering a source of money for the residents. The loss in bivalve variety, abundance, and ecological functions due to overharvesting signifies a loss of environmental integrity at the local and watershed levels. The purpose of this study was to catalog and assess the variety of edible bivalves found in the Municipality's intertidal zone. Descriptive survey methods were used to gather data from December 2015 to January 2016 in eight barangays in Pilar: Dulangan, Binaobawan, Rosario, Poblacion, Natividad, San Ramon, Casanayan, Balogo, and Dayhagan. Three 1 × 1 m2 quadrats were placed down in each of the nine stations that were chosen using the belt transect approach and a quadrat. The following items were utilized to perform the study: a tiny garden trowel, a laptop computer, a nylon rope, pegs, a meter stick, and a camera. The findings indicate that seven (7) edible bivalves belonging to the families Arcidae, Veneridae, Psammobidae, Mactridea, and Solenidae were known locally as paros, litob, punaw, bug-atan, higda-higda, tikhan, and kagaykay. It also demonstrates which species were most prevalent and prolific in Pilar's intertifal zone: litob, punaw, kagaykay, higda-higda, and bug-atan.