VALIDATION LETTER

February 4, 2022

To: Dr. Violeto Coronacion and Mrs. Eurose Coronacion

Dear Dr. Violeto Coronacion and Mrs. Eurose Coronacion,

Praised be Jesus Christ! Now and forever... that Christ may be formed in us.
Amen.

We, the students from Grade 12- St.Isidore of Seville would like to seek your
expertise in validating our survey questionnaire for our research entitled “Solution
or Destruction: Perceive Benefits and Impact of Proposed Kaliwa Dam Project
Among Selected Barangay Officials in Mandaluyong City.“

We are looking forward for your kind consideration regarding this matter.

Thank you and God bless!

Respectfully yours,

-SIGNED- -SIGNED- -SIGNED- -SIGNED-

Balagulan, Eirene Centino, Erich Joson, Andrei Mangune, Clark

Validated by:

- SIGNED-
Ms. Khriz Russel F. Capili
English Teacher

Date: February 3, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM
Dr. Violeto Coronacion Mrs. Eurose Coronacion
Research Social Study
(University Professor) (Master Teacher)

Date: February 4, 2022 Date: February 4, 2022

Time: 6:18 PM Time: 6:18 PM
Solution or Destruction: Perceive Benefits and Impact of Proposed Kaliwa
Dam Project Among Selected Barangay Officials in Mandaluyong City.

Statement of the Problem:

Granted that Kaliwa Dam Construction will resolve the water scarcity in
the National Capital Region, particularly in Mandaluyong City (Galvez, 2019),
many are still against the project; they predict that the dam's ramifications will
overshadow its real benefits to the people, especially those who live near the
proposed construction area. This descriptive study utilizing survey
questionnaires will explore Mandaluyong residents' response towards Kaliwa
Dam construction to determine its benefits among the residents compared to
outweigh cost considering the environmental issues and government investment
for the project. Moreover, provide a clearer picture about the project to explore
and raise more alternative solutions to the water crisis in Metro Cities.

Research Questions:

1. What is the current water situation in Mandaluyong City regarding the

water crisis as perceived by the barangay officials?
2. How does the water crisis affect the barangays in Mandaluyong City as
perceived by barangay officials?
3. How aware are the Mandaluyong's barangay officials of the proposed
Kaliwa Dam Construction project?
4. What are the perceived benefits of the proposed Kaliwa Dam construction
project among the barangay officials?
5. What are the perceived impacts of the proposed project among the
respondents considering the environmental issues and the government's
cost of investment?
6. Based on the study findings, what proposition and alternative solution
may be recommended to resolve the water crisis in Mandaluyong City?
 Balagulan, Eirene | Centino, Erich | Joson, Carl | Mangune, Clark
Grade 12 - St. Isidore of Seville
February 3, 2021

Solution or Destruction: Perceive Benefits and Impact of Proposed Kaliwa Dam

Project Among Selected Barangay Officials in Mandaluyong City.

Good day! Praise be Jesus Christ, now and forever!

We are Grade 12 students from St.Isidore of Seville of Manila Cathedral

School. We chose you as one of the respondents with regards to our research, "Solution
or Destruction: Perceive Benefits and Impact of Proposed Kaliwa Dam Project Among
Selected Barangay Officials in Mandaluyong City." This research will use your
response towards Kaliwa Dam construction to know whether the construction will
benefit the current water situation. This survey would only take a few minutes of your
time, and rest assured that all responses will be kept confidential and shall only be used
for the purpose of this research.

By clicking yes, you now certify that the information you will give is true and
correct to the best of your knowledge.

◯ Yes
Part I. General Information: This part of the survey describes general information
regarding your current status and situation in relation to water issues.

Direction: Please fill out the necessary information needed below. Indicate your response
by providing the needed information among the questions listed below or click the circle
provided in selected questions. Indicate your answer in numerical form. Example: 12,
300, 1000.

1. How long have you been living in Mandaluyong City?

● ◯ 1-2 years
● ◯ 3-4 years
● ◯ 5-6 years
● ◯ above 7 years
2. Which of the following barangay are you currently living in?
● ◯ 001 Additions Hills
● ◯ 002 Bagong Silang
● ◯ 003 Barangka Drive
○ ◯ 004 Barangka Ibaba
● ◯ 005 Barangka Ilaya
● ◯ 006 Barangka Itaas
● ◯ 007 Buayang Bato
● ◯ 008 Burol
● ◯ 009 Daang Bakal
● ◯ 010 Hagdang Bato Itaas
● ◯ 011 Hagdang Bato Libis
● ◯ 012 Harapin ang Bukas
● ◯ 013 Highway Hills
● ◯ 014 Hulo
● ◯ 015 Mabini-J. Rizal
● ◯ 016 Malamig
● ◯ 017 Mauway
● ◯ 018 Namayan
● ◯ 019 New Zaniga
● ◯ 020 Old Zaniga
● ◯ 021 Pag-asa
● ◯ 022 Plainview
● ◯ 023 Pleasant Hills
● ◯ 024 Poblacion
● ◯ 025 San Jose
● ◯ 026 Vergara
● ◯ 027 Wack-Wack-Greenhills East
 3. How many households/families are there in your barangay? ________

4. What is the average household size per family?________

5. What is the source of water supply to your household? You can choose
more than one option in this question.
● ◯ Manila Water
◯ Maynilad
● ◯ Local water distilleries
● ◯ Others _______

6. On average, how much is your monthly water bill?

● ◯ None/ Free
● ◯ Php 1 - Php 1,000
● ◯ Php 1,001 - Php 2,000
● ◯ Php 2,001 - Php 3,000
● ◯ Php 3,001 - Php 5,000
● ◯ above Php 5,000
Part II. Water Crisis: This part of the survey is where you will be asked about your
water situation in your area to know the current water state in Mandaluyong City.

Direction: Provide the answer that would describe your water situation. Please indicate
to what extent you agree or disagree with the situation by checking the appropriate option
next to each statement.

Strongly Agree Neither agree Disagree Strongly

Agree nor disagree disagree

7. I experience frequent
water shortages in our
household.

8. The water crisis

interrupts my everyday
life.

9. From my previous years

experience, I observed that
the water crisis situation in
our area has become more
severe.

10. From my previous

years experience, I
observed that the water
crisis situation in our area
has become better.
Part III. Kaliwa Dam Response and Awareness: This part of the survey is where you
will be asked about your stance regarding the Kaliwa Dam Construction project to know
your awareness and response about the said project.

Direction: Please indicate the extent of your awareness and response regarding the
following questions by checking the appropriate option.

Very much Somewhat Undecided Not really Not at all

11. Are you aware of

the construction of
the Kaliwa dam as
an intended solution
for the Manila Water
Crisis?

12. Do you consider

the construction of
the Kaliwa dam as
the only solution to
the Manila water
crisis?

13. Are you aware

that the country will
borrow money from
the Chinese
government to
provide funds in the
construction of the
said Kaliwa Dam
project?

14. Are you aware

that this project will
cause some
environmental
problems among the
local communities
and IP’s residing in
the area to the
Sierra Madre
mountain in
particular?
15. Do you agree
that the overall
benefits of Kaliwa
Dam construction
regarding the water
shortage/crisis in
NCR will outweigh
its effects on the
environment, local
communities, and
government
investment?

16. Are you aware of

the alternative
projects that are also
being considered to
solve the Manila
Water Crisis?

17. Do you agree

that other alternative
projects should be
considered first by
the government to
resolve the water
crisis instead of
pursuing the
construction of the
Kaliwa dam?

18. Are you satisfied

with the current
proposed projects
regarding the Manila
water crisis?
Part IV. Kaliwa Dam Response and Awareness: This part of the survey is where you
will be asked about your stance regarding the Kaliwa Dam Construction project to know
your awareness and response about the said project.

Direction: Indicate your awareness and response regarding the following questions by
clicking the circles in each option.

19. What is your current view regarding the continuation of the Kaliwa Dam
construction?
● ◯ I agree with the project because it will solve the city’s water scarcity
problem.
● ◯ I do not agree with the project because it will cause destruction to the
● environment.
● ◯ I am undecided.
● ◯ I have no interest because the issue does not concern me.

20. Among the Alternative projects proposed to resolve the water crisis in the NCR.
Which of these projects do you think the government should also consider aside
from the Chinese-funded Kaliwa Dam project? You can choose more than one
option in this question.
● ◯ Launch a massive education campaign and project regarding water
efficient management.
● ◯ Implementation of rainwater harvesting facilities in houses and
establishments.
● ◯ Consider the Japanese-based Kaliwa dam proposal.
● ◯ Rehabilitate the Pasig-Laguna River Basin.
● ◯ Adopt the Singapore New Water technology which treats wastewater to
○ become potable.
● ◯ Fast track the recovery of the non-revenue water. (Non-revenue water:
water that has been produced and is lost before it reaches the customer,
mainly because of leaks and illegal water connections)
●