NIPSCFoSRRDS001

Revised April 2019

Republic of the Philippines
NORTHERN ILOILO POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE
V. Cudilla Sr. Ave., Estancia, Iloilo

Office of the Research and Development Services

RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Researcher/s MR. MARK T. DASA
PROF. LENNIE S. MALUBAY
MR. JAYMEL G. TINGSON
Address/es Brgy. Cogon Panitan, Capiz
San Dionisio, Iloilo
Pob. Zone II, Estancia Iloilo
Email address/es markdasa@gmail.com Contact number 09093221482
(mobile & landline)

DETAILS OF PROJECT
Project title
Ethno economics: Culture and Gender Role of Men and Women
in Sustainable Fishing Livelihoods at Gigantes Island

Duration of research March 2021- November 2021

Project description Economics has traditionally been perceived as a discipline that studies
the optimal choice of an individual under constraints, generally avoiding
the social context. However, economics today has become a much
broader field, incorporating social and cultural factors in the analysis of
decision-making and the direction of economic development. This
research is also concerned about the daily economic life of men and
women and their role in sustainable fishing on Gigantes Island, rooted in
their social, political and cultural life. To be more precise about the main
analytical threads, first, fishing is not only a livelihood on the island; it is
a way of living integrated into the social and political worlds of
fishermen, defining who are men and women are and, in a sense, who
they are not. Further, while cultural identity seemed to be an identity
marker that was often used, in everyday life, there was great
importance in other identity categories, such as whether one is a man or
a woman, the fishing method used or place of origin. Finally,
perceptions of how people were treated by the state fisheries actors
shaped how men and women engaged in their fishing livelihoods and
shaped the everyday politics of fishing in Gigantes Island. This research
documents the journey towards arriving at an understanding of these
dynamics.

Research Questions The main purpose of this study is to explore ethnoeconomics including
the culture and gender role of men and women in the sustainable
fishing livelihood in Gigantes Islands, Carles, Iloilo.
Specifically, this research proposal seeks to answer the following
objectives:

1. How culture affects the livelihoods of men and women in

sustainable fishing?
2. How do the differentiated role of men and women affect their
livelihoods, and how do these livelihoods shape role-related
dynamics in sustainable fishing communities?

Expected outputs Results of the study could be the basis of the formulation of policy in
sustainable fishing livelihood in the community and beyond gender
mainstreaming.

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NORTHERN ILOILO POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE
V. Cudilla Sr. Ave., Estancia, Iloilo

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Methods The methodology of the study is based on the principles of the
economic-cultural approach and objectivity by revealing the role of men
and women in sustainable fishing livelihood. An integrated approach,
based on economic, ethnographic, geographical, cultural and other data,
is proposed to study the economic and ethno-social consequences
specifically in the gender role of men and women in ethno-economic
relations within the Gigantes Islands. The methods of ethnographic
research and observation of participants as a method of data collection
will be used to understand economic activity, cultural view and gender
role of men and women contributing to the sustainability of fishing
livelihoods. Ethnography on the other hand is a qualitative research
method in which a researcher—an ethnographer—studies a particular
social/cultural group with the aim to better understand it. Ethnography
is both a process. In doing ethnography, an ethnographer actively
participates in the group in order to gain an insider’s perspective of the
group and to have experiences similar to the group members. In writing
ethnography, an ethnographer creates an account of the group based
on this participation, interviews with group members, and an analysis of
group documents and artifacts. This entry offers an overview of
ethnography and the ethnographic research process, including
negotiating access, data collection, analysis, and writing

Prepared by:

MARK T. DASA, MAT_ December 22, 2020_______

Researcher Date

Title: Ethno economics: Culture and Gender Role of Men and Women in Sustainable Fishing 2
Livelihoods at Gigantes Islands
NIPSCFoSRRDS001
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Republic of the Philippines
NORTHERN ILOILO POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE
V. Cudilla Sr. Ave., Estancia, Iloilo

Office of the Research and Development Services

Title: Ethno economics: Culture and Gender Role of Men and Women in Sustainable
Fishing Livelihoods at Gigantes Island

BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS
Entitlements Proposed Amount (PhP)
Cash Advance Procurement
Supplies and Materials
Bondpaper long ( 2 reams @ Php 270.00) 540.00
Bondpaper short ( 2 reams @ Php 230.00) 460.00
Ballpens (red, black and blue for coding @ Php 360.00
120.00 combo x 3 pax
Notebook for Ethnographic Diary 870.00
@ Php 290.00 x 3 pax
Colored markers 4 colors @Php 110.00/3 pax 1,320.00
Colored sticky note @ Php 180.00/3 pax 540.00
Pencil No. 3 @ Php 10.00/3 pax 30.00
Plastic Envelopes @ Php 70.00 /3 pax 210.00

Project Operation Cost (Researchers)

The setting is in the Island, the

researchers/ethnographers must stay 5 days per
month observation and stay for 8 months

Snacks (3 pax @ Php 60.00/pax X 2 (am and pm) 14,400.00

X 5 days (for 8 months)
Breakfast (3pax @ Php 140 x 5 days (for 8 16,800.00
months))
Lunch (3pax @ Php 180 x 5 days (for 8 months)) 21,600.00
Dinner (3pax @ Php 150 x 5 days (for 8 months) 18,000.00
Accommodation (3 pax @ 400/night) x 5 days (for 48,000.00
8 months)

Participants (50 total participants )

Snacks (5pax/day @ Php 50 x 2 (am or pm) x 5 20,000.00

days (for 8 months)
Transportation Expenses (Researchers)
Transportation Expenses
From station to island and vice versa 24,000.00
(3 pax @ 600.00 (back and forth) X 40 day)
Special Purpose
Communication Expenses 900.00

Subtotal 163,700.00 4,330.00

Grand Total 168,030.00

Prepared by:

MARK T. DASA, MAT

Signature over printed name
(Researcher)

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Republic of the Philippines
NORTHERN ILOILO POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE
V. Cudilla Sr. Ave., Estancia, Iloilo

Office of the Research and Development Services

Noted: Recommending Approval:

_______________________________ ___________________________
Department Head Dean

Attested by:

ROSARIO P. NODERAMA, Ph. D.

Acting Director, Research and Development Services

Availability of Funds: Availability of Allotment:

NOE D. DASIG, JR., DBA NORMAN V. CORDOVERO, CPA

Accountant III Administrative Officer IV

Further recommending approval:

RAFFY CHAVEZ, Ph.D.

Vice President, Administration and Finance

Endorsed:

ALMA R. DEFACTO, Ed. D.

OIC – Office of the College President

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