Cananua-Labid, Sherrie Ann
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Willingness to Pay for a Restored and Protected Watershed: Evidence from the Countryside Cananua-Labid, Sherrie Ann; Quilatan, Julie Ann M.; Bolante, Lovely Rose A.
Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia Vol. 29, No. 2
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Climate change and human activity have severely degraded watersheds, jeopardizing their sustainability. The willingness of residents to pay for watershed management is essential for developing sustainable environmental protection efforts. This study determined the respondents' willingness to pay (WTP) for the restoration and protection (RP) of the Ulot Watershed of Samar Island Natural Park using a double-bounded dichotomous choice contingent valuation approach. The researchers used the Kish grid method to draw respondents from 150 households. The study revealed that families with an average annual income of approximately $2746.70 were ready to contribute $0.78 per month, or $9.36 annually, to the watershed restoration and protection fund. An annual aggregate WTP of $102,259.74 may be collected from the community. Logistic regression analysis also revealed a positive association between age, level of watershed knowledge, and WTP. These findings provide strong evidence that a publicly supported watershed management program for the Ulot Watershed is feasible for local government units. In conclusion, understanding the willingness to pay of the community is crucial for implementing effective watershed management strategies and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Ulot Watershed.
Development of unified college admission system for Philippine state universities and colleges: a data-driven approach to equity and access Bordios, Abegail G.; Cananua-Labid, Sherrie Ann; Mabansag, Ariel B.; Cañal, Mae V.; D. Carboquillo, Jake Boy; Del Rosario, Ma. Andrea C.
Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Vol 41, No 1: January 2026
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This paper presents the development and pilot evaluation of the unified college admission system (UCAS), a centralized and equity-oriented digital platform designed to streamline admissions across Philippine state universities and colleges (SUCs). Anchored on Republic Act No. 10931, UCAS functions as a unified application repository that standardizes admissions data, consolidates applicant records, and enables real-time monitoring of equity target students (ETS) to support fair and transparent access to higher education. The system integrates student-facing and administrative portals that facilitate application submission, institutional coordination, and equity-focused analytics. A pilot evaluation involving student applicants and administrators assessed usability, efficiency, and reliability, yielding consistently positive results across user groups. Findings indicate that UCAS is technically robust, user-centered, and suitable for multi-level admissions governance. Overall, the study demonstrates the potential of a centralized, data-driven admissions platform to complement tuition-free education policies by addressing inequities at the admissions stage.