As Batangas City was awarded one of the most livable city in the Philippines, one of its main thrust is to

protect and uplift the lives of its residents. Since Badjaos are nomadic groups, who merge the
mainstreams of the Batanguenos, the local government has to appropriate for them programs necessary
for the upliftment of their living. They enjoy the same programs the city has implemented with additions
like Cash for work program, Massive Birth Registration, Provision of Potable Water, Training on Water
and Rescue Operation and Practical Skills development.

Badjaos have to finance their physiological or survival needs such as food, water, and shelter. Since
fishing is their major source of income, disaster like strong typhoon, and decline in fish catch due to
water pollution are threats to their livelihood. Male respondents seek assistance from the government
to support their fishing activity by providing them training and capacity building skills such as banca-
making. Organizing them into a registered fishermen group will also give them assurance that they will
not be caught and prevented from fishing by the Bantay Dagat Volunteers and other marine law-
implementing bodies. (ENRO, 2014)

They are saddened that they have to ask for alms to sustain their needs. They are desperate to find a
stable source of income that they are contented to receive tasks such as a street sweeper, garbage
collector, vendor, dish washer, and household helper. For them, to earn income to eat for a day is more
than enough. (ENRO, 2014)

They were tagged as slow learner, have poor hygiene, and have low emotional quotient. Because of a
language barrier, they have difficulty interacting with other people and expressing their ideas and needs.
They are always left out in learning academic subjects. They lack moral and financial support to continue
their education.

However, younger generation of Badjaos has now access to education. Most of them attend classes in
Malitam and Wawa Elementary Schools. Sahaya Ministry, a Christian community, provides free literacy
classes while the Islamic community teaches children Arabic language.

To keep the students safe and sound especially during weather disturbance, a strong structure for
learning is required. Imam Abu Bakar is requesting assistance from the government to help them build
their School for Arabic Class. A Day Care Center in the local community that will also enrich their culture
as indigenous group is suggested. (ENRO, 2014)

Badjaos are dependent to fishing activity. Since their religion, culture and beliefs define what they have
to eat- they do not consume meat and rely solely for rice, fish and vegetables as their diet. Those going
farther in other places in order to catch fish mean increased expense in fuel consumption resulting to
lesser take-home pay. Water pollution is a main contributor to the decline of collected fish in the nearby
waters. They are afraid that one day, they will no longer be able to catch fish for a living as well as have
fish for their personal consumption. In an interview, there was a scenario that a family failed to eat for a
day because the father was unable to catch fish. To them that was a misfortune (ENRO, 2014)
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Badjaos are the one of the indigenous tribes from the Philippines. Originally from Zamboanga peninsula,
they are a complete sea-based community living on the protected coastal reefs; everything they need
come from the sea, the reefs and mangrove.

But that was then and now modern society coupled with population growth has usurped much of
natural resources to sustain such lifestyles. Unfortunately, begging has become one of the Badjao’s
strategies for trying to integrate into modern societies like complying with health programs (Hearne,
2006)

“The (Badjaos) are the one of the most vulnerable and marginalized, We decided to include the CCT vut
it will be modified” Soliman said during a briefing with the star editors. Because the Badjaos have no
permanent homes, Soliman said the DSWD wiil group and provide them money to rent house (Phlipinne
Star)

Badjaos are also known for asking money and giving white envelopes on public vehicles like jeepneys
and buses. Before they give their envelope and askfor money, they usually narrate a short statement
about them being not a bad person and that they are only doing it to survive the day. People offer them
coins but most of the time they have been disregarded in spite of their obvious need help.

The IPs around the world re faced with the different challenges such as those on heath, education,
housing and employment. Lack of opportunities and development in the place of origin push other IPs to
leave and migrate to other places, specifically the urban areas. However, the IPs experience more
problems as they are being discriminated and stereotyped for the other ethnicities. What prevents the
economic development of the indigenous peoples are illiteracy or lack of formal education, language
barriers, limited marketable skilss, and inadequate labor laws. Though it is easy for the IPs to be
employed in the agriculture, fishing, and forestry industries, they are offered a much lesser wage
(Traujano, 2009; Castillo,2016)

Need Analysis can provide an insight into beliefs, opinions, and views of the learners and can help
teachers in making a language program more on the needs of the learners. It can also help establishing
the ownership of a change and innovation among teachers because it is finnaly a response at these two
levels of teahers and learners s