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College of Teacher Education
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This thesis becomes a reality with kind of support and help of various individuals.

The researchers would like to extend their sincere thanks.

Foremost, the researchers want to offer this endeavor to the God Almighty for the

wisdom He bestowed, the strength, peace of mind, and good health in order to finish this

research.

The researchers would also like to give thanks and appreciation to the following

persons who in one way or another who have helped for the success and completion of

this thesis book.

To the very supportive parents Mr. and Mrs. Lopez, Mr. and Mrs. Belnas, Mr. and

Mrs. Lobaton, Mr. and Mrs. Cobol, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Tagon, who gave support,

understanding, guidance, and financial support and prayers for the researchers.

The researchers are highly indebted to Central Philippine State University-

Cauayan Campus Faculty and Staff for their guidance and constant supervision as well as

for providing necessary information regarding this research and also for their support in

completing this endeavor.

To the adviser of this study, Mr. Demer G. Paglomutan, as well as statistician of

this study Mr. Demer G. Paglomutan, a very sincere thanks and appreciation for the

patience in helping the researchers to accomplish this research.

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The researchers also express their gratitude to their English Critic, (critic name)

for sharing her expertise and patience in checking and correcting the grammar.

To (names of people who help the researchers.) for extending their hands to provide the

needs of the researchers, during the conduct of this study.

To the ever supportive people, Lopez, Belnas, Lobaton, Cobol, Tagon Family,

and supportive classmates, friends, relatives who shared their efforts, laughter, and moral

support, BSED Science family, and Team mugz.

To all of you thank you very much.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TITLE PAGE

APPROVAL SHEET iii

ACKNOWLEDGMENT iv

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TABLE OF CONTENTS v

LIST OF TABLES vi
LIST OF FIGURES vii
LIST OF APPENDICES ix
ABSTRACT

CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study 1

Objective of the Study

Significance of the study

Scope and Limitation

Definition of Terms

CHAPTER II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

CHAPTER III. METHODOLOGY

Research design

Locale of the study

Respondent/subject of the study

Materials and methods

Data Analysis

CHAPTER IV. RESULT AND INTERPRETATION

CHAPTER V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary

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Conclusion

Recommendation

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDICES

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

DOCUMENATION

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LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Page

ABSTRACT

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DULCE AMOR LOPEZ, KLAUDINE ENRADO BELNAS, JOGE MARK

LISAS LOBATON, JASPER APOLIGA COBOL, and RONEL SAO-ONOY

TAGON, Central Philippines State University Jerry M. Tabujara Campus, Cauayan,

Negros Occidental, BIODIVERSITY INDEX AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC

ASSESSMENT OF SUA CAVES BASIS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL

CONSERVATION.

Adviser: Demer G. Paglomutan, LPT

The study on Biodiversity and Socio-economic Assessment of Sua Caves Basis

for Environmental Conservation was conducted at Sitio Sua, Tambad Cauayan, Negros,

Occidental.

Specifically, this study aims to determine the biodiversity index of the cave in

Sua, and to determine also the socio-economic status of the communities living in Sitio

Sua. To create policies to conserve the environment especially the caves.

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