1.1.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

As higher demands of housing property, so do they need for OWWA and

Government is to design and develop these socialized housing subdivisions. There
are multiple issues to be considered and these are the following questions the
proponent want to address:

a) There is NO housing development that caters specifically for OFW

The housing development that is accessible to Overseas Filipino

Workers does not specifically cater to them when they return to the
Philippines, which may lead the Filipino employees to be separated
because most of their neighborhood is not related to their experience.
To compare it to a housing development specifically designed for
Filipino Overseas Workers, their neighbors will have an important
shared community experience. They have a programmed PAMANA
organisation to unite them for Overseas Filipino Workers within the
village. The organisation attempts to copy the Seamen's village at
Dasmarinas Cavite.

b) There is No social Interaction within the Subdivision.

Mostly subdivision has no space for socialization so that within

the area they don't know each other. Because there's always no social
space in the house for talking. The Community's negative effect is not
healthy, they don't create confidence in the community.
c) Absence of exercise on how to preserve nature

Anywhere waste or garbage is a prevalent issue. One of the factors,

antecedent there is pollution that can influence humans and the
environment, is the absence of exercise on how to preserve nature.
 d) No area for yard gardening

Mostly they don't have a subdivision backyard in their house.

People just remain every hour at home, watching TV every day,
listening to music they do nothing. Then when the time goes for our
OFWs to retire, they have to do something every day. In their backyard,
they're going to have fun planting.

There will be the study that they can look for an alternative when the time goes to
retire to perfectly suit your new lifestyle. Gardening, most commonly recognized as a
hobby that reduces food supplies or improves the curb appeal of a home, also provides
advantages for health, mood, community participation, and more. We have collected
these reasons for getting into gardening with a focus on enhancing retirement1.

1. Gardening Keeps them Active

According to a Kansas State University study, tasks such as mixing soil,

filling pots, and watering plants are a valuable way to actively strengthen hands of
older adults. Working both upper and lower body muscles also makes gardening
a moderate-intensity exercise. Things such as watering plants and pulling weeds
work upper body muscles, lifting mulch work lower body muscles, and raking works
the entire body.

To help your body prepare for garden work, consider these gardening
specific hand and body stretches to maximize the exercise experience while
making the activity safer for your body.

2. Backyard Produce Encourages a Healthier Diet

Vegetable gardening positively impacts diet as those who cultivate vegetables
are shown to consume 40% more vegetables and are 3.5 times more likely to
consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables per day. Gardeners also
tend to share the produce they grow, thus improving the vegetable intake of their
friends and family and keeping them connected to their social network.

3. Outdoor Tasks Improve their Mind and Immune System

Spending time tending a garden aides brain and mental health by keeping the
mind occupied with gardening tasks and providing a sense of achievement. Gardening
also reduces the risk of dementia by 36% in men and women aged 60 years and older
and provides exposure to sunlight, an important element in boosting immune system
and mood by providing vitamin D. As an additional mood-boosting bonus, a specific
bacteria found in soil releases serotonin in the brain, a natural anti-depressant that
strengthens the immune system.

4. A Garden is a Therapeutic Environment

Studies collected by Growing Health also find that surrounding yourself with a
natural environment reduces stress, provides relaxation, and can even improve
healing processes. Many hospitals consider therapy gardens an important part of
a healing process or lowering blood pressure and stress. According to the

1
(2017, May 5). 6 Reasons Why Gardening Is the Perfect Retirement Hobby. Retrieved from http://yoursrc.org/6-
reasons-gardening-perfect-retirement-hobby/
 Scientific American, just three to five minutes spent looking at a garden reduces
anger, anxiety, and pain, causing relaxation and a more peaceful state of mind.

5. Gardens Change to Fit their Needs

Gardens can range from an entire backyard to an arrangement of potted
plants on a patio, allowing you to form a garden to fit your desired activity and
ability level. If you plan on traveling during the growing season it’s easy to plant a
garden that is easy for a friend or neighbor to manage. Try these helpful tips for
gardening in small spaces and see how any space can be used for a garden. Want
to grow vegetables yet feel an in-ground garden isn’t feasible? Many vegetables
are well-suited for gardening. If your home is geared towards aging in place,
consider planting shrubs, ornamental grasses, and perennials that will be easy to
manage down the road as activity levels and gardening need shift. These tips for
gardening as you age will help form a plan for those who wish to nurture a garden
for years to come.

6. Community Involvement
For vegetable or herb gardeners, the Lawrence Farmers’ Market is not only a
way to take in extra income, but it’s also a way to meet fellow gardeners. Swap
gardening tips with new friends while meeting people from across the community
who attend the market to purchase produce. Not interested in a garden? The
Farmers’ Market is still a great place to meet new people and experience Douglas
County culture. Participating in a community garden is another way to stay involved
while experiencing the health and wellness benefits of Gardening. In Lawrence,
the Common Ground program works with the city government to transform vacant
or under-utilized city properties into vibrant community gardens for residents. The
Common Ground community gardens alone have produced over 5,200lbs of
produce donated to local food pantries. A product of the Common Ground
program, the Lawrence Fruit Tree Project also provides opportunities through their
community orchard. For more chances to garden in the community, Lawrence
Parks and Recreation offers several opportunities throughout April and May for
volunteers to assist with planting flowers and park clean up.

“The environmental program of the city focuses on three main

issues: strong waste management, water/river quality, and air
 quality. Rapid urbanization, elevated population growth driven by
immigration and increased investment have brought dramatic
modifications to the economic and physical landscape of the city2.
SOLID WASTE. The city's major pollutants come in the form
of daily solid waste. These wastes generally come from different
sources: residential, commercial, industrial and institutional3.
Naga City produces about 85.8 tonnes of waste per year,
based on the recent projections for 2009, where industrial waste
accounts for just over one-fourth (26%) of the total quantity. Food
waste accounts for a slightly lower 23% share. Materials based on
paper make up 12%, while the other categories of products are
distributed in lower percentages4.

FIGURE 7 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF NAGA CITY

Naga City acquires five new dump trucks for better waste disposal management.
(2018, October 20). Retrieved August 21, 2019, from
http://bicol.politics.com.ph/2018/10/20/naga-city-acquires-five-new-dump-trucks-for-better-
waste-disposal-management/

There will be 5 fresh trucks purchased in Naga City each truck

has 7 to 10 cubic meters per truckload.

2
Team, I. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2019, from http://naga.gov.ph/ecological-profile/waste-management/
3
Team, I. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2019, from http://naga.gov.ph/ecological-profile/waste-management/
4
Team, I. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2019, from http://naga.gov.ph/ecological-profile/waste-management/
 TABLE 2.9 Total and Average Cash Remittance of Overseas Contract Workers During Six Months
Prior to Survey by Major Occupation Group, Sex and Area: 2016

Total Cash Remittance Average Cash Remittance per OCW

Area (In million pesos) (In thousand pesos)
Major Occupation Group Both
Male Female Both Sexes Male Female
Sexes

Philippines 141,819 83,236 58,583 75 96 57

Managers 3,459 2,550 908 115 134 83

Professionals 18,266 10,676 7,590 106 136 81
Technicians and associate professionals 13,008 11,719 1,289 108 126 47
Clerical support workers 6,790 2,004 4,787 76 81 74
Service and sales workers 25,557 12,309 13,247 69 78 63
Skilled agricultural forestry and fishery workers 133 133 - 34 34 -
Craft and related trades workers 21,142 18,919 2,224 98 94 154
Plant and machine operators and assemblers 22,339 20,923 1,416 91 95 54
Elementary occupations 31,125 4,002 27,122 47 54 46

National Capital Region 21,893 15,361 6,532 90 103 69

Managers 990 582 408 112 104 126

Professionals 3,098 2,069 1,029 114 138 85
Technicians and associate professionals 1,802 1,505 297 85 94 56
Clerical support workers 2,275 1,207 1,068 135 124 150
Service and sales workers 5,805 3,638 2,167 85 108 63
Skilled agricultural forestry and fishery workers 9 9 - 60 60 -
Craft and related trades workers 3,254 3,220 34 91 91 75
Plant and machine operators and assemblers 2,590 2,561 29 109 110 51
Elementary occupations 2,071 570 1,501 49 55 47

1/ 78,758 44,355 34,403 75 95 59

Luzon

Managers 1,960 1,621 340 135 164 74

Professionals 9,714 5,953 3,761 105 139 75
Technicians and associate professionals 8,145 7,385 760 116 139 44
Clerical support workers 3,497 477 3,020 66 47 71
Service and sales workers 13,561 6,115 7,447 69 71 67
Skilled agricultural forestry and fishery workers 125 125 - 33 33 -
Craft and related trades workers 12,813 10,674 2,140 104 96 177
Plant and machine operators and assemblers 10,743 9,501 1,243 82 88 54
Elementary occupations 18,198 2,505 15,693 49 56 48

TABLE 2.9 - - - concluded

Total Cash Remittance Average Cash Remittance per OCW

Area (In million pesos) (In thousand pesos)
Major Occupation Group Both
Sexes Male Female Both Sexes Male Female

Visayas 23,366 14,758 8,607 74 94 54

Managers 359 325 35 154 164 100

Professionals 2,243 715 1,528 94 94 93
Technicians and associate professionals 2,362 2,226 137 129 145 45
Clerical support workers 666 200 466 66 96 58
Service and sales workers 2,936 1,480 1,455 62 72 54
Skilled agricultural forestry and fishery workers - - - - - -
Craft and related trades workers 3,560 3,517 43 91 94 29
Plant and machine operators and assemblers 6,093 5,974 119 94 95 58
Elementary occupations 5,147 322 4,825 46 37 47

Mindanao 17,803 8,762 9,041 62 91 48

Managers 149 23 126 35 15 46

Professionals 3,211 1,938 1,273 111 149 81
Technicians and associate professionals 698 603 95 69 73 49
Clerical support workers 352 120 232 37 45 34
Service and sales workers 3,255 1,076 2,179 59 63 57
Skilled agricultural forestry and fishery workers - - - - - -
Craft and related trades workers 1,515 1,508 7 87 89 18
Plant and machine operators and assemblers 2,913 2,887 26 108 110 31
Elementary occupations 5,708 605 5,103 43 59 42

Notes: Details may not add up to totals due to rounding.

1/
Excluding NCR
The estimates cover remittances during six months prior to survey of overseas Filipinos whose departure occurred within the last
five years and who are working or had worked abroad during the past six months (April to September) of the survey period.

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, 2016 Survey on Overseas Filipinos

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