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AMIDST PANDEMIC
Jhanna I. Bueta
Hazel C. Orejola
Acknowledgment
The researchers would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the following persons who
To the Almighty God, who made all these things possible, for giving the strength and
knowledge to make this study, and lastly, for guiding and keeping the researchers the hope until
the end of the study. This study is and will always be for His glory.
To their inspiring teacher Mrs. Bernadette R. Aquino, who taught the researchers this study
to accomplish their dream, to be victorious in the future. Leaving a quote from Mr. Ralph Waldo
Emerson, “Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and
And for the supportive parents, the researchers would like to enlarge their appreciation of
unconditional love, unending support in prayers, and financial assistance to pursue this study.
To their fellow students at Grade 12 ABM-Pangilinan, who helped the researchers to finish
To the respondents, for being cooperative, sincerely answering the survey, and giving their
Table of Contents
Title Page
Acknowledgment
Table of Contents
Abstract
Research Hypothesis
Conceptual Framework
Definition of Terms
Research Design
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Research Instrument
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Results
Discussion
Conclusions
Recommendations
References
Appendices
Curriculum Vitae
THE IMPACT OF TRAVEL BAN TO THE INCOME OF JEEPNEY DRIVERS OF LILIW,
Abstract
This research study is conducted to address the issue of the difference between the jeepney
drivers’ income before and during the pandemic. Precisely, this study answered the following
questions: First, “What is the average income of jeepney drivers before the CoVid-19 pandemic?”
Second, “When the travel ban is lifted, what is the average daily wage of the jeepney drivers?”
Lastly, “What is the significant difference in the jeepney drivers’ income before the pandemic and
A survey was conducted on May 23, 2022, at Liliw, Laguna using a quasi-experimental
method of research wherein Slovin’s Formula was used to determine the sample size of the study.
Specific instructions must be given and a timetable for sending questionnaires must be set. The
research data were gathered through the distribution of questionnaires to the jeepney drivers. After
collecting the questionnaires, the data were gathered, tabulated, analyzed, and computed and the
It was found in the study that the majority of the jeepney drivers are earning less than ₱500
before and during the pandemic. It further revealed that there is no huge difference in the income
In this study, the researchers concluded that there is a massive increase in the number of
jeepney drivers earning less than ₱500 than before the pandemic. In addition, it is noticeable that
implementing the travel ban and restrictions truly affected the jeepney drivers’ income. Due to
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that, the number of public vehicle drivers decreased in the country resulting in the insufficiency of
their income to support their families adding to that the continuing rise in fuel prices.
After a thorough analysis of the research, the following recommendations are hereby
given: First, the jeepney drivers must encourage themselves in order to be back on giving service
to commuters. Second, the government may present a program for jeepney drivers who wanted
to improve their income. Third, future researchers can make a study on distinguishing the other
factors that may affect the income of the jeepney drivers. Lastly, future researchers may use this
study to discover more information on how the government can assist the jeepney drivers in
Chapter I
Introduction
community quarantine and granular lockdowns have been imposed to curb the spread of Corona
Virus Disease 2019 (CoViD-19). The road transport sector includes hundreds of thousands of
jeepneys, millions of tricycles, as well as taxis, and buses. Jeepneys remain the "King of the
Road", the primary choice of transport for most commuters despite being banned from plying
their trade.
Every public transport driver's life was difficult to even before the pandemic because of
the average amount of income that covers only their everyday financial expenses such as food,
rental fees, electricity fees, and other costs (Raskin & Meyer, 2020). It is only the pandemic that
Since the Philippines has an employment rate of 91.9%. In terms of percentage, this is
lower than July's 93.1%. Still, the majority of Filipinos rely on public transportation, especially
jeepneys, as it provides mobility and access to employment, community resources, medical care,
and recreational opportunities in communities across the Philippines. Benefits for both of the
parties involved; people who have vehicles and commuters due to its offered cheap fare.
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According to Floranda, S.C., mass transport was killed. Not only was public transport
idled, but many businesses across the tropical archipelago ground to a halt for months,
destroying jobs and pushing the country into recession. Philippine officials expect the economy
to contract by as much as 9.5% this year, before rebounding to 6.5% to 7.5% growth in 2021.
As the COVID-19 Pandemic spreads, the drivers are not just looking for money but also
for assurance, assistance, and protection from their own respective companies (Recio, 2020).
Companies should not leave them behind and provide all the necessities they need. In this time
of the pandemic, no one should be left behind (Recto, 2020). The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't
been useful for vehicles. However, it's much more terrible. They revealed that its rides business's
gross appointment declined by 75% in the three months to June compared with a year ago,
tumbling from $12.2 billion to just $3 billion. At this point, delivering gross appointment figures
to its financial specialists has, all things considered, announced a 60% drop in the number of
dynamic riders on the stage in the three months to June, from 21.8 million a year ago to 8.7
Moreover, as the pandemic started and travel restrictions have been implemented, jeepneys
have been parked for a long time, and life has been expensive. Numerous jobless drivers have
resorted to begging in the streets, displaying cardboard signs bearing pleas for money and food on
their jeepneys. "A little help please, for us drivers." In a once-bustling passenger terminal in
suburban Quezon City’s Tandang Sora village, about 35 drivers have turned their jeepneys into
They brought cooking stoves, a few spare clothes, cell phone chargers, and electric fans to
fight off the tropical heat and mosquitoes in the cramped passenger compartment where they have
Furthermore, the government eased the lockdown in September to reopen the slumping
economy, allowing newer passenger vehicles to return to the road under strict quarantine
regulations. But the traditional jeepneys in Liliw, Laguna remained sidelined and came back on
Well before the outbreak began, jeepneys had already been threatened by a government
program to modernize public transport and phase out aging vehicles. Piston, K. L., on jeepney
modernization, stated that he has no problem with modernization because they consider themselves
progressive. "We are progressive, so we are not anti-development. But the problem with the
modernization program is that it is anti-poor and profit-oriented. Moreover, Roque, H., attempted
to allay such fears by saying that now, amidst the crisis, is not the time for modernization. Despite
This study was conducted to arbitrate the impact of imposing a travel ban on the jeepney
driver’s daily income of P650 for eight hours of work and P1000 for 12 hours with its boundary
deducted (Balao, 2021). Charging only P10-P30 for up to 20 passengers depending on the distance
back then compared to the current fare of P20, it doubled its passenger capacity. Additionally,
difficulty in observing physical distance was among the main reasons why the ubiquitous Filipino
This analysis aimed to ascertain the causes, explanations, and changes in the income of jeepney
drivers of Liliw, Laguna when the travel ban was lifted. The following questions would be of
1. What is the average income of jeepney drivers before the CoVid-19 pandemic?
2. When the travel ban is lifted, what is the average daily wage of the jeepney drivers?
3. What is the significant difference in the jeepney drivers’ income before the pandemic and
Research Hypothesis
Alternative Hypothesis
Symbol: H1 or Ha
There is a significant effect of the travel ban on the income of jeepney drivers in Liliw, Laguna.
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Conceptual Framework
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
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Travel restriction Distribution of Income of jeepney
midst pandemic questionnaires drivers
Figure 1 shows the study’s input showing travel restrictions midst of the pandemic. The
process will be done by distributing questionnaires among the jeepney drivers. Lastly, the
researchers will know the income of jeepney drivers after the output.
INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT
EXTRANEOUS
Figure 2 implies the independent variable, dependent variable, and extraneous variable. The
travel ban caused an impact on the income of jeepney drivers. Therefore, the researchers want to
know deeply about the factors affecting the study which are macroeconomic factors.
The researcher took an interest in conducting this study as means of knowing the difference
in the income of jeepney drivers before and during the pandemic. The results would benefit the
For the students that will see and read this, they would benefit because they can learn from
this study.
For the passengers, the information that will be gathered will inform them if the fare they
pay is sufficient for the driver’s needs. Numerous people nowadays are complaining about the
For the drivers, they will have an idea of the effects of the travel ban on their income hence,
For the other researchers, this study may help them to discover more information on how
the government can assist the jeepney drivers in increasing their income.
global issue.
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This study was conducted to find out the impact of imposing the travel ban on the income
of jeepney drivers. Additionally, it aimed to determine if the government's actions affect their way
of life and cost of living. Moreover, this study existed to gain knowledge about the strategies that
could alleviate jeepney drivers' inconvenience. The researchers will be able to determine the
demands of jeepney drivers, which resulted in poverty and other social issues amidst the pandemic
Furthermore, this study limits its coverage to twenty jeepney drivers in Liliw, Laguna. The
researchers will focus on the amount earned by the jeepney drivers at a specific time, identifying
it with the use of questionnaires. It is essential to emphasize that research will only concentrate on
the time wherein travel restrictions are imposed in compliance with the safety protocols during the
course of pandemics.
This study will be done only throughout a particular school year, 2021–2022. The study
aims to determine the impact of the travel ban on the jeepney driver's income amidst a pandemic.
Hence, the study excludes the thorough investigation of the respondent's personal background but
Definition of Terms
Operational
Granular Lockdown - refers to a micro-level quarantine for areas identified as "critical zones".
Income- a gain or recurrent benefit usually measured in money that derives from capital or labor.
Jeepney driver- one who drives a jeepney to transport passengers from one place to another.
Pandemic- an outbreak that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects a high proportion of
the population.
Travel ban- restrictions have caused economic harm to the tourism industry through lost income
Conceptual
Income - money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.
(Merriam-Webster)
Jeepney - the most popular means of public transportation ubiquitous in the Philippines.
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Travel - to go on a trip or journey: to go to a place and especially one that is far away. (Merriam-
Webster)
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Chapter II
In the matter of De Torres (2020), over 13 million Filipinos have lost their jobs or
livelihoods during the CoVid-19 pandemic recording high unemployment and one of the worst
outbreaks in Southeast Asia. The Duterte administration implemented a program phasing out
non-electric or non-euro-4 compliant public utility vehicles starting with jeepneys also known as
the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program, which frees the transport driver's main source
of income. In a relation to that, numerous jeepney drivers resorted to begging or protesting on the
streets proving that in the deep sense of injustice transport workers, groups of workers,
commuters, and sustainable transport advocates united in defining a transition towards a truly
According to Alejandro Tirachini (2020), The rapid spread of the Covid -19 virus, which
became a worldwide pandemic in a matter of weeks, has been attributed to the hypermobility of
our current lifestyle, globalization, and the connectively and accessibility of Wuhan, the first
epicenter (Musselwhite, Avireri, and Susilo 2020). The Covid -19 pandemic rapidly involved a
situation with profound effects on lifestyle and travel worldwide, ranging from a dramatic
decrease in air travel to an unprecedented increase in teleworking. These Impacts resulted from
governmental measures (e.g, travel restrictions and shutdowns of whole sectors of the economy)
as well as individual choices to refrain from traveling in order to reduce exposure to other people
Urban travel has declined all over the world, but not uniformly for all modes. This was
in some cases accompanied by a reduced service apply and exacerbated by the perception of
public transportation as riskier than private or personal means of transport because of the closer
contact to other people that is possible, sometimes unavoidable, in public transportation vehicles
and stations.
The fact that a person infected with the novel coronavirus or covid-19 is contagious
before showing any symptoms (Javid, Weekens, and Matheson 2020) is particularly worrisome
Covid-19 pandemic has been quite varied around the world. On one end of the spectrum, official
According to Jhoselle Tus (2021), The majority of Filipinos rely on jeepneys of "King of
the Road" as a transportation and access to employment, community resources, medical care, and
recreational opportunities in communities across the Philippines. It benefits both of those people
who have a vehicle and commuters because of the cheapest fare. Jeepneys show importance as a
mode of transportation and an icon in Filipino cultures. The main objective of the study is to
describe the lived experiences, challenge faced, and coping mechanism of the jeepney drivers
during the pandemic. Moreover, the implications of the study were discussed and
According to Michael Beltran (2020), after almost four months of lockdown measures
due to COVID-19, the Philippines government in June eased restrictions for the majority of the
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country. But even as public transport systems slowly got back to running, something was
missing: the distinctive jeepneys, still banned from plying their trade.
On June 24, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chief Martin
Delagra announced that "traditional jeepneys" would be allowed on the road the following week
in Metro Manila, where the majority of jeepneys are used. Two days later, however, the office of
President Rodrigo Duterte backpedaled, stating that only “road-worthy" jeepneys- the qualifier
unclear-would be accepted.
So far, only 49 jeepney routes out of more than 900 existing ones have been allowed to
reopen in Metro Manila. That's roughly 8% of 74,000 jeepneys back on the streets and voicing
He also states that the jeepney is an icon of Philippine Road, breaking the sameness of
cars and buses with over-the-top decals and a long, open-air passenger area. More importantly, it
serves as the cheapest and most accessible form of transportation for the commuting public. Each
vehicle carries up to 20 passengers charging just 16 US cents for a 5-kilometer trip. But this
Mechanical mammoths-dubbed the "Haring Kalsada", or King of the road, have been targeted by
vehicle that helps people's daily productivity in Siquijor Province. Those vehicles are bus,
jeepney, tricycle, and motorcycle services. This states that it does not guarantee travel time,
comfort, and safety. However, this is efficient in a form that is low cost and efficient. People
prefer comfort as the easy way to reach their destination. In times of hardship, we should know
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how to budget our money. Using public transportation is a convenient way the movement the
economy.
According to Ramil et al. (2021), jeepney drivers today know and understand the way our
government operates. Drivers are required to face the hardships of life. Their income during the
pandemic will not be enough to support their families, especially with rising prices. Drivers are
also said to be looking for other sources of money, such as construction. They also mentioned
that the government should have found a way to compensate for the sacrifices of our jeepney
According to the Union of Catholic Asian News (2020), owners of jeepney drivers and
struggling drivers appealed to the Philippine Government to allow them to resume their
operations to survive the COVID-19 crisis. However, the Government said the jeepneys'
operation remained suspended to control the areas' spread with a higher case of COVID-19. The
Government also said they need to follow and observe the hierarchy of transportation modes in
the Philippines. They also stated Jeepney operation will be lastly to operate if the public transport
Conforming to Raskin and Meyer (2020), every public transport driver's life was difficult
even before the pandemic started due to their average amount of income that covers only their
everyday financial expenses such as food rental fees electricity fees, and other costs.
Transporters have kept on making a trip to places the vast majority of us are not permitted and
the significance of the shipping business has been up front for the last six months (Global News,
2020). Jhinger (2020) aforementioned "When all individuals were a person apprehensive, sitting
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at home and we are much as the same as drivers". "If drivers sit at home, how can individuals
Enlargement of sanitation and hygiene is a must and is a part of the messaging around the
pandemic. Muzik (2020) aforementioned that drivers are allowed to do that by providing the
diverse with open parking and having their place that is clean and sanitized. They will allow the
drivers to be in that place (Kocher,2020) the covid-19 pandemic has a higher risk and is very
dangerous.
Related Studies
Based on the researcher, the majority of Filipinos rely on jeepneys or "King of the road"
as transportation made up of Filipino daily lives. Public transportation provides mobility and
communities across the Philippines. It benefits both those people who have a vehicle and
commuters because of the cheapest fare. Jeepneys show importance as a mode of transportation
and an icon in Filipino cultures. The main objective of their study is to describe the lived
experiences, challenges faced, and coping mechanisms of the jeepney drivers during the
pandemic. Moreover, the implications of the study were discussed and recommendations were
suggested.
The government implement a tight lockdown resulting in the Iconic Philippine vehicle
"King of the Road" being dismissed. Many drivers are begging on the roads and asking for a
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small help from the government and hoping for the drivers to drive again. Before the pandemic
arises, the government has plans and programs to modernize to update and have safety and
convenience for the passengers (Favila, 2020). According to (Recio 2020), the government
should study the program because low jeepney drivers cannot afford the new vehicle. This result
will in jobless and hardship for the jeepney drivers. Indeed, even before COVID-19, life was
Our government is thinking of a way to solve the public transportation scheme at this
time of the pandemic. On March 16, 2020, the Philippine government banned public
transportation in order to combat COVID-19. Public drivers have expressed strong opposition to
this decision because of its impact on their income. As a result of the travel ban prohibition,
As the COVID-19 Pandemic spread, the drivers are not just looking for money, but also
for assurance, assistance, and protection from their own respective companies. Companies
should not leave them behind and provide all the necessities they need. In this time of the
pandemic, no one should be left behind. The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't been useful for
Impact of Travel Ban on Jeepney Drivers on Pandemic nine months after the Philippines
closed public transport in the world's toughest pandemic blockade, jeepneys temporarily returned
to Manila streets until the economy recovered slowly and unevenly. It reflects the way.
"Mass transport was killed," said Floranda, president of the Manila-based Piston Transport
Group. "If people can't move, it doesn't make sense to open shopping centers, factories, and
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offices." Not only did local public transport stagnate, but many stores in the tropical archipelago
stagnated for months and were hired. Destroyed and plunged the country into recession.
Philippine officials expect the economy to shrink by 9.5% this year before returning from 6.5%
to 7.5% in 2021. All in all, the backbone of our economy is transportation, and business without
it our economy will suffer even the small group of drivers, vendors, etc. It is a great blessing that
our officials loosened some travel ban restrictions and that our drivers are now on their job. The
Based on the researcher, during the pandemic drivers are one of the victims of pandemic.
The pandemic makes them hungry, and they have nothing to do but find another source of
income. 80% of the participants become emotionally unstable because of the pandemic, they are
forced to stop their routine of being a driver. When they were allowed again to be back in their
usual way, Jeepney drivers ensure the safety measures and protocols are followed. They put
plastic to provide barriers and to have physical distancing of the passengers. They didn't forget
the alcohols they displayed in the corner of the Jeeps. The drivers also make sure that the
passengers are always wearing a facemask and face shield. Because of the pandemic, their salary
decreases a lot. Even though it's hard for them to fit in, they have nothing to do but accept the
new normal.
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Chapter III
Methodology
Research Design
The researchers conducted non-experimental research using the descriptive method using
quantitative approaches to gather information about the present condition. This study aims to
researchers contemplate identifying if the travel ban truly affects the income of the jeepney drivers
in Liliw, Laguna as granular lockdown executes. Hence, this study will be fulfilled by initiating a
random sampling within a relatively small size of the individual samples and is meant to be an
1. Size of Population 55
Slovin’s Formula
size
n = 55 / 1+55(0.1)2
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35
4. Sampling Procedure to be employed 1. First, the researchers get the size of the
5. Who will be your respondents A population of 55 jeepney drivers started to fuel the
Among the 55 jeepney drivers of Liliw, Laguna, a total of 35 respondents were selected
through simple random sampling to answer the questionnaire. They also ensured that the data
collected would be confidential and based on their own evaluation. And lastly, the researchers will
Research Instrument
1. The goal of your research instrument/s This study aims to know how the travel ban
2. Part of your research instrument: The questionnaire consists of two parts. Part
3. Number of items per sub-factor: total items Thirteen questions were included in the
questionnaire
information.
6. How is the reliability established? The reliability will be established through test-
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retest reliability.
Data Collection
BEFORE
The survey for responders will be delivered to Plaridel Integrated National High School's
research adviser, along with a letter requesting permission to perform the study. After the
DURING
Specific instructions must be given and a timetable for sending questionnaires must be set.
Next, the researchers will announce that they can take their time in filling out the questions.
AFTER
Collecting the questionnaires, the data were gathered then tabulated, analyzed, and
Data Analysis
The data gathered with its analysis and interpretation is made in order to draw conclusions
and recommendations from the study. The responses to the questionnaire were collected, tallied,
and evaluated for the said presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data.
For the readers to have a clearer understanding and easier interpretation of the results, the
researchers used tables, figures, and graphs, followed by analysis and interpretation.
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Chapter IV
Results
29 33 6% 3% 3% 3%
6% 3%
35 36 6% 4%
4%
39 40 5% 4%
42 43 5% 4%
45 46 4%
5%
47 48 4%
49 50 5% 4%
51 52 5% 4%
5% 5% 4%
53 57
59 60
62 63
68
In Table 1 and Figure 1, the distribution of respondents according to age are shown. There
are 2 (3%) respondents who are 29 years old. 1 (3%) respondents who is 33 years old. 1 (3%)
respondents who is 35 years old. 1 (3%) who is 36 years old. 1 (4%) who is 39 years old. 1 (4%)
who is 40 years old. 1 (4%) who is 42 years old. 2 (4%) who are 43 years old. 5 (4%) who are 45
years old. 1 (4%) who is 46 years old. 2 (4%) who are 47 years old. 1 (4%) who is 48 years old. 1
(4%) who is 49 years old. 4 (5%) who are 50 years old. 1 (5%) who is 51 years old. 1 (5%) who is
52 years old. 1 (5%) who is 53 years old. 1 (5%) who is 57 years old. 1 (5%) who is 59 years old.
2 (5%) who are 60 years old. 1 (6%) who is 62 years old. 2 (6%) who are 63 years old. And 1 (6%)
Table 2. Distribution of the Respondents who answered that the travel ban affects their
income.
Frequency Percentage
Strongly Agree 33 94.29%
Agree 1 2.86%
Neutral 1 2.86%
Disagree 0 0%
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Total 35 100%
Figure 2. Graphical Presentation of the who answered that the travel ban
affects their income.
3%3%
94%
In Table 2 and Figure 2, the distribution of respondents who answered that the travel ban
affects their income are shown. There are 33 (94%) who strongly agree. 1 (3%) who agree. 1 (3%)
who answered neutral. 0 (0%) who disagree. And 0 (0%) who strongly disagree.
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Table 3. Distribution of the Respondents who agreed on extending the travel ban in the
country.
11%
89%
the travel ban in the country are shown. There are 31 (89%) who strongly agree. 4 (11%) who
agree. 0 (0%) who answered neutral. And 0 (0%) who strongly disagree.
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Table 4. Distribution of the Respondents who answered if the number of their co-jeepney
11%
89%
In Table 4 and Figure 4, the distribution of respondents who answered if the number of
their co-jeepney drivers decrease during pandemic are shown. There are 31 (89%) who strongly
agree. 4 (11%) who agree. 0 (0%) who answered neutral. 0 (0%) who disagree. And 0 (0%) who
strongly disagree.
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Table 5. Distribution of the Respondents who answered if the oil price hike affects the
Frequency Percentage
Strongly Agree 34 97.14%
Agree 1 2.86%
Neutral 0 0%
Disagree 0 0%
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Total 35 100%
3%
97%
In Table 5 and Figure 5, the distribution of respondents who answered if the oil price hike
affects the jeepney drivers’ income are shown. There are 34 (97%) who strongly agree. 1 (3%)
who agree. 0 (0%) who answered neutral. 0 (0%) who disagree. And 0 (0%) who strongly
disagree.
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Frequency Percentage
Strongly Agree 0 0%
Agree 3 8.57%
Neutral 6 17.14%
Disagree 8 22.86%
Strongly Disagree 18 51.43%
Total 35 100%
9%
17%
51%
23%
In Table 6 and Figure 6, the distribution of respondents who answered if their generated
income during pandemic is enough to support the basic needs of their family are shown. There
are 0 (0%) who answered strongly agree. 3 (9%) who agree. 6 (17%) who answered neutral. 8
Frequency Percentage
Strongly Agree 32 91.43%
Agree 3 8.57%
Neutral 0 0%
Disagree 0 0%
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Total 35 100%
9%
91%
difference of their income before and during pandemic are shown. There are 32 (91%) who
strongly agree. 3 (9%) who agree. 0 (0%) who answered neutral. 0 (0%) who disagree. And 0
Frequency Percentage
Strongly Agree 15 42.86%
Agree 4 11.43%
Neutral 11 31.43%
Disagree 1 2.86%
Strongly Disagree 4 11.43%
Total 35 100%
3% 11%
43%
31%
12%
In Table 8 and Figure 8, the distribution of respondents who answered if utilizing plastic
barriers encourage people to ride a jeepney are shown. There are 4 (12%) who strongly agree. 11
(31%) who answered neutral. 1 (3%) who disagree. And 4 (11%) who strongly disagree.
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Frequency Percentage
Strongly Agree 22 62.86%
Agree 7 20%
Neutral 5 14.29%
Disagree 1 2.86%
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Total 35 100%
3%
14%
20%
63%
In Table 9 and Figure 9, the distribution of respondents who answered if increasing the
number of passengers accommodated will create some changes of their daily income are shown.
There are 22 (63%) who strongly agree. 7 (20%) who agree. 5 (14%) who answered neutral. 1
Table 10. Distribution of the Respondents who agreed that the assistance from the
Frequency Percentage
Strongly Agree 21 60%
Agree 3 8.57%
Neutral 5 14.29%
Disagree 5 14.29%
Strongly Disagree 1 2.86%
Total 35 100%
Figure 10. Graphical Presentation of the Respondents who agreed that the
assistance from the government is not enough to aid the jeepney drivers.
3%
14%
14%
60%
9%
In Table 10 and Figure 10, the distribution of respondents who agreed that the assistance
from the government is not enough to aid the jeepney drivers are shown. There are 21 (60%)
who strongly agree. 3 (9%) who agree. 5 (14%) who answered neutral. 5 (14%) who disagree.
Frequency Percentage
2 0 0%
3 6 17.14%
More than 4 29 82.86%
Total 35 100%
17%
83%
2 3 More than 4
In table 11, the distribution of respondents according to family size are shown. There are
29 (83%) respondents who has more than 4 family members and there are 6 (17%) who has 3
8%
20%
46%
26%
Less than 500 500 Less than 1000 Greater than 10000
In table 12, the distribution of respondents according to earnings before the pandemic are
shown. There are 16 (46%) respondents who earn less than 500 pesos in a day. 9 (26%)
respondents who earns 500 pesos in a day. 7 (20%) respondents who earn less than 1,000 pesos.
Frequency Percentage
Less than 500 32 91.43%
500 3 8.57%
Less than 1000 0 0%
Greater than 10000 0 0%
Total 35 100.00%
9%
91%
Less than 500 500 Less than 1000 Greater than 10000
In table 13, the distribution of respondents according to earnings after the travel ban was
imposed is displayed. There are 32 (91%) respondents who earn less than 500 pesos in a day.
And there are 3 (9%) respondents who earns 500 pesos in a day. However, there is no respondent
who earns less than and greater than a thousand after the travel ban was imposed.
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Chapter V
Conclusion
1. The jeepney driver's revenue has been severely affected by the travel ban and restrictions.
2. Jeepney drivers requested the travel restrictions to be lifted in the midst of the pandemic, as it
3. Most jeepney drivers are discouraged to keep driving, even if it is their primary source of
income.
4. Oil price hike is another factor that influences their income regardless of the pandemic.
5. The jeepney driver's income is insufficient to meet their daily demands, as the pandemic
6. There the income of the jeepney drivers in pre-pandemic and post-pandemic is vastly different.
7. The travel restrictions and protocols considerably stimulate the number of travelers since
9. The actions of the Government are ineffective in meeting the needs of the jeepney drivers.
THE IMPACT OF TRAVEL BAN TO THE INCOME OF JEEPNEY DRIVERS OF LILIW,
Recommendations
In the findings and conclusions of this study, the following recommendations are proposed:
1. The jeepney drivers must encourage themselves in order to be back on giving service to
commuters.
2. The government may be one of the promoters affecting the income of the jeepney drivers.
They may present a program for jeepney drivers who wanted to improve their income.
3. Future researchers can make a study on distinguishing the other factors that may affect the
4. Future researchers may use this study to discover more information on how the
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Appendices
Oryentasyon:
Ito ay naglalayong tukuyin ang epekto ng mahigpit na pagbyahe sa kita ng mga drayber ng dyip ng
Liliw, Laguna sa gitna ng pandemya. Basahin lamang at sagutan ang labing-isang mga tanong na
Ang iyong mga tugon ay gagamitin sa pagsusuri ng epekto ng mahigpit na pagbyahe sa panahon ng
Upang makamit ang maaasahang mga resulta, lubos na pinahahalagahan ng mga mananaliksik ang
iyong oras at katapatan sa pagsagot. Bilang kapalit, ang impormasyon ay ituturing na kumpidensyal at
gagamitin lamang para sa mga layuning pang-akademiko upang protektahan ang iyong imahe at karapatan
ayon sa Republic Act No. 10173, kung hindi man ay kilala bilang Data Privacy Act of 2012.
Pahintulot sa Pakikilahok:
pananaliksik na binanggit sa itaas. Gayundin, lubos kong nalalaman ang lawak ng aking kontribusyon bilang
Personal na Impormasyon
Pangalan: Edad:
More than 4
Disagree
Agree
pangangailangan ng pamilya.)
sa kinikita ngayon.)
⚫ How much did you earn before the pandemic? (arawan) (Magkano ang inyong kaukulang kinikita sa
P500
⚫ How much did you earn after the travel ban was imposed? (arawan) (Magkano ang inyong kaukulang
P500
S.Y. 2021-2022
Greetings!
We are the Grade 12 students from Plaridel Integrated National High School. We are
conducting research titled, “THE IMPACT OF TRAVEL BAN ON THE INCOME OF JEEPNEY
DRIVERS OF LILIW, LAGUNA AMIDST PANDEMIC”. The said research aims to know the
causes, explanations, and changes in the income of jeepney drivers of Liliw, Laguna before and
In line with this, may we request from your good office to allow us to conduct a simple
survey. This may involve 35 Jeepney Drivers of Liliw, Laguna. Rest assured that all data gathered
will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will be used for academic purposes only.
THE IMPACT OF TRAVEL BAN TO THE INCOME OF JEEPNEY DRIVERS OF LILIW,
We are looking forward to your favourable response regarding this matter. Thank you!
Truly yours,
Jhanna I. Bueta
Hazel Orejola
Researchers
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Research Adviser
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