STS Group 1

Republic of the Philippines
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

The National Engineering University
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College of Accountancy. Business, Economics and International Hospitality Management
SOCIAL INNOVATION PROJECT FOR GED 109: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND
SOCIETY
“Sustainable Community Development: Using Revegetation on Abandoned Quarries'
Ecological Restoration at Barangay Piña, Taysan, Batangas”
Group 1
Amparo, Michaela angel L.
Baliwag, Pauline Leonor C.
De Guzman, Janna Clarisse G.
De Torres, Brylle Kenji B.
Evangelista, Benalyn V.
Fajarito, Charline F.
Macasinag, Althea Mae D.
Rosales, Jamaica M.
Leading Innovations, Transforming Lives, Building the Nation

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Abstract
The natural habitats, such as active caves, natural sinkholes, and the forest, to be exact, are
where species used to live and belong in the first place. Their diversity and interaction are what
should be evident in this type of land. However, it was destroyed due to some activities, such as
quarrying. Primarily, some of the quarries are no longer in use and have now been abandoned for
a long period of time, which has contributed to the loss of natural habitats for species, mainly
snakes and bats. In accordance with it, the researchers came up with the study entitled
“Sustainable Community Development: Using Revegetation on Abandoned Quarries' Ecological
Restoration at Barangay Piña, Taysan, Batangas." Aside from the fact that this study was
established to assist the community in mitigating this current environmental problem, it is also
aligned with focusing on the target Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), specifically SDG 15:
Life on Land. In line with this, revegetation will be proposed as an innovative solution to putting
an end to this problem, which is associated with some of the target goals of the aforementioned
SDG. Based on the research findings, the solution was mainly suggested by the residents;
however, the researchers devised an innovative approach to this matter. In order to effectively
implement the project, a prototype and the significance of each material to be utilized were
presented. Moreover, the specific goals and objectives of this intended project were also listed to
stick to what this study is trying to focus on. With that being said, the proponents highly assumed
that this innovative solution would mitigate the current environmental problem that the
community is facing, thereby improving and contributing to attaining a sustainable, developed
community with a rich natural ecosystem and healthy environment consisting of diversity and
interaction of species.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………….. .. 4
Narrative/Technical Proposal ………………………………………………………………..6-20
I. Needs Assessment Plan ……………………………………………………………… ..6
II. Empathy Study Plan ………………………………………………………………….. 11
III. Proposed Prototype …………………………………………………………………… .19
IV. Draft Image of Prototype ……………………………………………………………. . 20
Statement of Need ……………………………………………………………………………....21
Project Goals ………………………………………………………………………………….. 22
Project Hypothesis & Structure …………………………………………………………………24
Project Implications……………………………………………………………………………. .26
Time Frame …………………………………………………………………………………….. 27
Documentation ………………………………………………………………………………… .29

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Introduction
Environmental concerns have been on increase for several years and currently are expanding,
particularly in the Philippines. The Philippines is known for its beautiful mountains, preserved
islands, and riverbanks, which provide essential ecosystem services to nearby towns. It is also
home to a wealth of natural resources. The Philippines are also renowned for their unique
biodiversity, where rare flora and animals can be discovered. However, the Philippines is also
one of the many nations that frequently experiences environmental disasters like typhoons,
landslides, and the most harmful man-made activity that is frequently carried out in the
Philippines is the Quarrying. This is because human activities that are not eco-friendly and
contribute to unfavorable outcomes and damage to the environment.
Quarrying is the process of removing stones or other materials for construction from the ground
and riverbanks. It also entails the removal of rock, sand, gravel, and other non-metallic rocks
from mountainside and riverbanks for use as building supplies. Quarrying operations have
become a significant component of the Philippine economy and structural progress as a result of
the demands from development and operation activities and population increase because it is
beneficial for the construction of roads and infrastructures, particularly in rural areas. On the
other hand, it has consistently been a cause for worry. Quarrying-related complaints began to be
made in the 1890s. There are still problems with quarrying, and they have been reported in the
media. In several regions and rural areas of the Philippines, there have been reports of illegal
quarrying activities being carried out on beaches, riverbanks, and mountains.
One of the largest and busiest quarries in the Philippines is situated in Taysan, Batangas, where
numerous organizations or businesses associated with the quarry still exist. Brgy. Pina is where
the largest quarry site in Taysan, Batangas, is situated. 116 hectares of quarry are located at Piña,
Taysan, Batangas. Problems caused by this activity include visual encroachment, damage to

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landscapes, traffic, smoke, noise, dust, damage to caverns, loss of land, and harm to species
habitats.
According to several residents, destroyed caves, sinkholes and deforestation are evident around
the area. With this in mind, the destruction of natural habitats is the current problem that the
community is facing. Additionally, some of the species such as snakes and bats have been seen
in some areas of the community which really bothers the residents. They are terrified of these
species whenever found on streets and households, some were found dead, some were found
alive. To generalize, these species are becoming endangered in the community as they lack
habitat to stay and live in.
This is the ultimate reason as to why the proponents have chosen Brgy. Pina, Taysan, Batangas,
in order to assist the community in mitigating this current environmental problem. The
researchers highly assumed that an ecological restoration of abandoned quarries would bring
back the natural habitats that the species belong to in the first place. Building a sustainably
developed community is what this study is trying to focus on. The proponents established a study
entitled “Sustainable Community Development: Using Revegetation on Abandoned Quarries'
Ecological Restoration at Barangay Piña, Taysan, Batangas". Furthermore, the probable option
that the proponents are pondering is to help restore the abandoned quarries of Brgy. Pina,
Taysan, Batangas through revegetation by planting understory shrubs and trees which also
involves replacement of invasive plants with native ones. The development of revegetation
would support a healthy ecosystem and further increase the population of snakes and bats which
are now on the level of an endangered species in the community. Aside from the fact that this
method is planting trees which is a common solution to degraded land, the residents were the
ones who mainly suggested this method. However, the researchers devised an innovative
approach to this issue. The idea of revegetation is not just about planting trees but planting native

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understory trees that grow in low light and serve as
species’ hiding places. This innovative solution will be beneficial not only for the species but to
the residents as well, in preventing hazardous impacts of degraded land to occur around the area.
The present study focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 15, which targets one of its goals
to reduce the degradation of natural habitats and halt the loss of biodiversity. The loss of natural
habitats due to quarry abandonment has altered the diversity and interaction of species mainly
snakes and bats. The proposed study is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life
On Land. Specifically, as this proposed study is aligned with Life On Land, this will be effective
with some of the objectives of this Sustainable Development Goal, such as the aim of improving
the habitat quality on abandoned quarries and controlling the long-term consequences of habitat
loss.
In this study, the ecological restoration of abandoned quarries is crucial in achieving a
sustainable developed community to be conducted at Brgy. Piña, Taysan, Batangas. The
proposed innovative solution of revegetation is highly beneficial to the species like snakes and
bats and contributes to the increase of their population, thereby constructing a sustainably
developed community supporting a natural ecosystem and healthy environment.
Narrative/Technical Proposal
I. Needs Assessment Plan
Community What is the Who are the Is there any Is there a need
problem faced target existing solution for a new
by the target audience/users? to the problem? solution?
audience in the

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project scope?
Purok 6, Sta Rita Land Farmers in the Yes, some Yes, the
Karsada, degradation due community residents pour researchers
Batangas City to long term loss their excess and established a
of vegetation and already used solution of:
deforestation water from their - conduct a
chores to the soil seminar
of the degraded about
land to at least regenerat
lessen the ive
dryness. agricultur
practices
like crop
rotation
and
ground
cover
plants
Our first chosen community was Purok 6, Sta Rita Karsada, Batangas City. Residents are
bothered by the degraded land as they know that there’s an opportunity for this to be restored.
However, we didn’t choose this community since none of my group members came from the
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place, it would be hard for us to conduct interviews and make the residents participate.
audience in the
project scope?
Mabacong, Deforestation People or Some officials Yes, the
Batangas City caused by the farmers prohibit the researchers
kaingin system kaingin method established a
but people are solution of:
still doing it - a penalty
since there’s no for
law and penalty. anyone
who
didn’t
replant
trees
after they
harvest it
- sustainab
le
managem
ent
through
selective
logging

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Our second chosen community is Mabacong, Batangas City. The area suffers from the
dangerous effect of the kaingin method. Still, it didn’t become our top priority community since
it is really a serious matter because people are using the trees for their business purpose. Also,
there would be an implemented law and penalty to anyone who wouldn’t replant trees and we
know that we’re not the right group of people to do that.
audience in the
project scope?
Brgy. Piña, The loss of The inhabitants Yes, there is an Yes, the
Taysan, natural habitats live near the existing solution researchers
Batangas including active abandoned such as signages established a
caves and natural quarries. are displayed on solution of
sinkholes due to some sides of the revegetation
quarrying area about tree (planting
abandonment. planting but the understory
residents paid shrubs and trees)
less attention to and replacing
it. invasive plants
with native ones.
Our third chosen community was Brgy, Piña, Taysan, Batangas as some parts of the area are
no longer in use for quarrying operation. Some species are scattered with no habitat to stay in.
And so, this community became our top priority community since it greatly harms the natural
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habitats of
these species and makes them an outcast to the natural environment which in fact, belongs to
them in the first place.
II. Empathy Study Plan
Brgy. Piña, Taysan, Batangas
QUESTIONNAIRE:
1. Are you aware of the abandoned quarries in your community?
2. Are destroyed caves and sinkholes and deforestation evident in the abandoned quarries in
your community?
3. Do you agree that the impact of abandoned quarries contributes to the loss of natural
habitats? Why?
4. Can you tell us about your experience with the loss of natural habitats due to abandoned
quarries?
5. How does the loss of natural habitats affect the local ecosystem?
6. Do you think abandoned quarries should be restored to their natural state? Why?
7. Are there any laws or regulations in place to recover natural habitats due to quarrying
abandonment?
8. What are some of the most vulnerable species in the area that are affected by the loss of

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their natural habitats?
9. In your opinion, what are the long-term consequences of habitat loss due to abandoned
quarries?
10. As a resident, what actions can you take to mitigate the restoration of natural habitats and
the protection of biodiversity in the community?
CLUSTERING OF ANSWERS:
With the help of the survey results, the proponents were able to determine the following
information:
SURVEY RESULTS
Out of the (15) respondents, (11) or 73.3% of them are females while (4) or 26.7% are males.
The ages of the respondents range from 15-26. There are four (4) respondents who said that
they are within 15-17, five (5) respondents each answered that they are within 18-20, while six
(6) respondents answered that they are within 21-26.

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Q1. Are you aware of the abandoned quarries in your community?
The respondents were questioned about their awareness of the current environmental problem
of their community. Among the 15 respondents, (13) or 86.7% were aware of the abandoned
quarries in the community and (2) or 13.3% were unaware that abandoned quarries are existing
in the community.
Q2. Are destroyed caves and sinkholes and deforestation evident in the abandoned quarries
in your community?

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Out of the 15 respondents, (12) or 80% agree that destroyed caves and sinkholes and
deforestation are evident in the abandoned quarries in the community. On the other hand, (3) or
20% disagree that these damages were not evident.
Q3. Do you agree that the impact of abandoned quarries contributes to the loss of natural
habitats? Why?
The respondents were questioned about their opinion on the impact of abandoned quarries
contributing to the loss of natural habitats and (14) or 93.3% agree on this matter. Meanwhile,
(1) or 6.7% disagree that abandoned quarries have not impacted the loss of natural habitats.

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Q4. Can you tell us about your experience with the loss of natural habitats due to
abandoned quarries?
In order to gather relevant and specific information about the study, the respondents were asked
on their experience with the loss of natural habitats due to abandoned quarries and out of the (15)
respondents, (10) or 66.7% said that snakes are commonly found on streets and households while
(5) or 33.3% said that bats are seen flying on some areas of the community.
Q5. How does the loss of natural habitats affect the local ecosystem?

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After that, the respondents were also questioned about the effects of loss of natural habitats to
the local ecosystem. Out of the (15) respondents, (9) or 60% answered that species would have
no longer place to live in, (4) or 26.7% answered that loss of natural habitats increases the visual
pollution of the area and (2) or 13.3% answered that area would be prone to landslides without
the presence of trees that serves as animal’s hiding places.
Q6. Do you think abandoned quarries should be restored to their natural state? Why?
As a result, among the (15) respondents, (13) or 86.7% agree about restoring the
abandoned quarry in their natural state as they believed that recovering the abandoned quarry
also means recovering the natural habitats which contribute to an abundant and healthy
environment. On the other hand, (2) or 13.3% disagree on restoration of the natural habitats as it
emphasizes the huge amount of management cost in the community.
Q7. Are there any laws or regulations in place to recover natural habitats due to quarrying
abandonment?

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Out of the (15) respondents, (11) or 73.3% said that there are regulations on some sides of the
area such as signages are displayed about tree planting. According to the respondents, there were
posters for them to be aware of how important tree planting activities are in the restoration of
natural habitats.
Q8. What are some of the most vulnerable species in the area that are affected by the loss
of their natural habitats?
As a result, among (15) respondents, (8) or 53.3% answered snakes as the most vulnerable
species in the area that are affected by the loss of their natural habitats, (5) or 33.3% answered

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bats and (2) or 13.3% answered birds.
In conclusion, respondents were right in saying that snakes were mostly seen and found on
streets and households. Snakes were the most affected species on the habitat loss of the
environment. And so, the proponents assumed that species mainly snakes were the ones to
benefit in this ecological restoration project.
Q9. In your opinion, what are the long-term consequences of habitat loss due to abandoned
quarries?
Among the (15) respondents, (8) or 53.3% answered that the long-term consequences of
habitat loss are the increasing number of endangered species, (4) or 26.7% said that the food
shortage of the animals could be the long-term effect and (3) or 20% contributes to the poor
landscape management as a long-term result of habitat loss due to abandoned quarries.
Q10. As a resident, what actions can you take to mitigate the restoration of natural habitats
and the protection of biodiversity in the community?

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The respondents were questioned about their opinion on the possible solution to be
implemented on the current environmental problem that their community is facing. Among the
(15) respondents,
(13) or 86.7% suggested tree planting as a way to resolve the degraded land and forest caused by
abandoned quarries. On the other hand, (2) or 13.3% recommended joining an organization that
supports restoration of natural habitats and protection of biodiversity.
Therefore, the said results conclude that it is relevant to address this issue and propose an
innovative solution to help the species as well as the residents in mitigating this problem of their
community.
III. Proposed Prototype
The loss of natural habitats, including active caves and natural sinkholes, due to quarry
abandonment in Brgy. Piña, Taysan, and Batangas are the main concerns in this community. As
a result of the abandoned quarry, the surrounding ecological environment was greatly affected.
The researchers interviewed 15 respondents who are currently residing near the abandoned
quarry in Brgy. Pina, Taysan, and Batangas and gathered their insights about the area. Based on
the interview, all 15 respondents indicated that destroyed caves, sinkholes, and deforestation are
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evident in the abandoned quarry. Almost all of the respondents observed species that had no
habitat to stay and live in, such as snakes and bats. The respondents indicated that there are some
signs about tree planting displayed in the area. However, residents are paying less attention to it.
According to one of the residents being interviewed personally, there are potential hazards that
this abandoned and destroyed quarry could bring, and one of those is rockfall hazards, which
threaten passing vehicles and residents.
The researchers highly assumed that ecological restoration of abandoned quarries would
strengthen biodiversity protection, improve the habitat quality of various species, and protect the
residents from potential hazards as well. Therefore, the study aims to explore an innovative
solution to this issue. The probable option that the proponents are pondering is to help restore the
abandoned quarry of Brgy. Piña, Taysan, Batangas, through revegetation by planting understory
shrubs and trees, which also involves replacing invasive plants with native ones since some of
the invasive trees, such as mahogany trees, are still present on the abandoned quarry. Therefore,
revegetation, which is more than just planting trees, would help in restoring the natural habitats
that existed before such quarrying activities. And so, the researchers introduced an artificial slope
construction to be designed and filled with layered construction waste materials in order to have
an area that was applicable for revegetation methods.
IV. Draft Image of Prototype

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Statement of Need
The present study aims to utilize revegetation as a solution to dealing with abandoned quarries
that contributes to the restoration of natural habitats in Brgy. Piña, Taysan, Batangas. The snakes
and bats seen outside the forest and found everywhere, such as on streets and in households, are
now considered endangered species in the community. Therefore, it is a serious challenge in the
community that needs to be addressed to put an end to this matter.
The proponents came up with the method of artificial slope construction and revegetation as
an innovative approach to habitat restoration. This process focuses on planting understory shrubs
and trees or replacing invasive plants with native ones. Understory shrubs and trees include trees
that grow in low light and serve as animals' hiding places. The said solution of planting trees was
mainly suggested by the respondents as a way to recover natural habitats. Since some of the trees
are still found on the abandoned site, like mahogany trees, an invasive tree whose leaves
decompose slowly and leak chemicals onto the soil, it prevents other crops from flourishing and
damages the environment. The proponents developed a strategy of not just planting trees but also
native trees that encourage a healthy ecosystem in the community.

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The proponents established an innovative solution and the significance of each material that will
be utilized:
Artificial slope construction:
Rock debris, Construction waste materials and Loess - This is used to fill the mining pits.
This filling activity enables reusing waste materials in order to level the ground accordingly and
more appropriate to the construction of vegetation.
Deformation monitoring equipment - This is necessary to track the subsidence and
deformation during the construction and after the construction has been completed. This
equipment measures the stability of the artificial slope that was constructed.
Hydroseeding Machine and Equipment - This equipment consists of a holding tank and a
pump to spray the mixture of seeds, fertilizer, and water on the soil to control the soil from
erosion. This machine is necessary for planting a larger area quickly.
Catchwater drain/Water Pipe - The purpose of this is to catch the surface water before it
reaches the road which prevents rainfall and control erosion.
Water storage/Reservoir - This is a reservoir that is built in to collect the surface water and
rainfall for pre-irrigation use.
Native trees and shrubs - This is the most important in the development of revegetation.
Before, the trees that existed on the abandoned land were invasive trees which harmed the
environment like mahogany trees. Native trees support a healthy ecosystem and are effective as
an animal’s hiding places.

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Project Goals
The purpose of this study is to assess the success of quarry restoration to be conducted at Brgy.
Piña, Taysan, Batangas, and improve the habitat quality on quarry wasteland. The proponents
examined an innovative approach on how to use and improve the living space of species in
"brown land" type land, thereby constructing an ecosystem with rich biological communities and
well-structured habitats. The proposed solution would further control the loss of natural habitats
and establish a natural ecosystem.
The government has implemented awareness campaigns, including tree planting signage and
posters on some sides of the area. However, the residents are paying less attention to it. For this
reason, the researchers conducted this study to assist the chosen community in mitigating the
problem. With that being said, a proposed innovative solution would help them attain their goal
of putting an end to this problem.
In relation to this, the proponents were able to establish the following goals in conducting this
study:
● To improve the habitat quality of species such as snakes and bats
● To recover the land or soil that has been removed
● To control the long-term consequences of the loss of natural habitat
● To raise awareness among the residents about biodiversity protection.
In addition, the researchers enumerated the significance of each component that will be utilized
in implementing the innovative solution:
Artificial slope construction:
Rock debris, Construction waste materials and Loess - This is used to fill the mining pits.
This filling activity enables reusing waste materials in order to level the ground accordingly and
more appropriate to the construction of vegetation.

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Deformation monitoring equipment - This is necessary to track the subsidence and
deformation during the construction and after the construction has been completed. This
equipment measures the stability of the artificial slope that was constructed.
Hydroseeding Machine and Equipment - This equipment consists of a holding tank and a
pump to spray the mixture of seeds, fertilizer, and water on the soil to control the soil from
erosion. This machine is necessary for planting a larger area quickly.
Catchwater drain/Water Pipe - The purpose of this is to catch the surface water before it
reaches the road which prevents rainfall and control erosion.
Water storage/Reservoir - This is a reservoir that is built in to collect the surface water and
rainfall for pre-irrigation use.
Native trees and shrubs - This is the most important in the development of revegetation.
Before, the trees that existed on the abandoned land were invasive trees which harmed the
environment like mahogany trees. Native trees support a healthy ecosystem and are effective as
an animal’s hiding places.
Project Hypothesis and Structure
After conducting interviews and establishing an innovative solution, the proponents
assumed that once the proposed solution had been implemented, the problem of the community
would be resolved.
Intended Measurable Outcome
Prototype Current Situation Expected Outcomes Objective

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Artificial slope There is no existing After the proposed plan The objective of this
artificial slope on the for the abandoned quarry, solution is to restore the
abandoned quarry since the proponents believed area of the land from
the soil was removed due that a designed artificial being abandoned and
to quarrying activities. slope would have good provide a habitat for
stability and be filled species like snakes and
accordingly. bats and serve as their
hiding place. The
proponents also assumed
for this to be backfilled
with layers.
Rock debris, In the current situation, The expected outcome The objective of this
construction waste these construction waste for this solution is to solution is to collect
materials and loess materials are present and elevate the ground and be enough of these materials
scattered around the utilized to fill the land. and the pits to be
abandoned quarry. backfilled with layers
beginning from the rock
debris up to the loess.
Deformation In the current situation, The expected outcome The objective for this
monitoring equipment there is no existing for this solution is for solution is to let the
deformation equipment this instrument to be authority and residents
around the site since the installed in an area that become aware of the
quarry is being ensures an effective importance of this
abandoned. monitoring of what was equipment in measuring
constructed, especially, the effectiveness of the
its stability. restoration and allocate

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funds for this equipment.
Hydroseeding Machine In the current situation, The expected outcome The objective for this
and Equipment there is a hydroseeding for this solution is to solution is to be used
equipment present in the disseminate the seeds successfully for quite
community which can be properly and function some time.
used in the abandoned effectively throughout
quarry. the project restoration.
Catchwater In the current situation, The expected outcome The objective for this
drain/Water pipe there is no water pipe for this solution is to solution is to be built at
around the area which is prevent erosion on the the end of the slope in
why the soil is affected slope surface due to rain. order to catch the water
by erosion and some before it reaches the
hazardous effects. road.
Water In the current situation, The expected outcome The objective for this
storage/Reservoir there is no existing for this solution is to use solution is to use an
reservoir around the area. the rainfall for pre- environment-friendly
Having no reservoir irrigation use. materials in constructing
could result in flash this water storage.
floods.
Native trees and shrubs There are existing native The expected outcome The objective for this
trees around the area but for this solution is to be a solution is to plant 4m
there are not enough and hiding place and habitat distance between every
some are dying. Most of of species such as snakes tree in order to avoid not
the trees presented are and bats and let the crops flourishing of the other
mahogany trees, which is grow abundantly. crops.
an invasive tree that

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harms the environment.
Project Implications
The restoration of abandoned quarries, specifically the natural habitats, would contribute to
improving the habitat quality of species, mainly snakes and bats, controlling the long-term
consequences of habitat loss, and strengthening the diversity and interaction of species. This
study highlights the development of a sustainable community through ecological restoration of
abandoned quarries in Brgy. Pina, Taysan, and Batangas. The researchers proposed an innovative
solution: using revegetation to recover the natural habitats that are currently abandoned.
Based on research findings, species like snakes and bats are the animals most affected by
this habitat loss. The development of revegetation would help the species return to where they
belong in the environment. Additionally, the said prototype is more than just planting trees; it is
planting native trees suitable as habitat and hiding places for species. According to the survey
results, the
solution was mainly recommended by the residents. The researchers devised an innovative
approach that originated from this solution of “planting trees”. The proposed solution promotes
biodiversity protection and supports the natural ecosystem, thereby developing a sustainable
community.
Time Frame
Date Assigned Task Activities
April 19, 2023 Announcement of Semestral ● Brainstorming of the
Project and Need Assessment group
Plan

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April 20,2023 Creation of Needs ● Choosing a three
Assessment Plan different community
with existing problem
● Constructing a need
assessment plan for
three communities.
● Choosing the final
community.
April 24 - April 28, 2023 Topic Proposal ● Proposal of Topics
and Top Priority
Community.
● Approval of the
Chosen Community
April 29 - April 30, 2023 Construction of Interview ● Formulating possible
Questions interview questions
for respondents.
May 3, 2023 Interview Questions Proposal ● Presentation of
Interview Questions.
● Approval seek to the
respective instructor
May 3 - May 7, 2023 Distribution of Google forms

● Carrying out an
to the interviewee
interview through
Google forms with
some of the chosen
respondents about the

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community issue.
May 8, 2023 Sorting and compiling of ● Checking and
response from the arranging all the
respondents answers of the
respondents.
May 9-14 Creation of Social Innovation ● Processing all the data
Paper needed in the research
study.
● Distribution of tasks
to each member.
● Developing the
content of the paper.
May 21, 2023 Final Defense ● Defense of the Final
Paper
Documentation
Distribution of Google forms and Clustering of answers

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Presentation of Prototype and Construction of research paper
Short Narrative Report
The documented photos attached above entails the progress in the creation and development
of this research paper. Each of the group members were mandated to focus on their assigned part
in order for the group to easily finish the paper. The conducted google meet emphasizes the
brainstorming of the group and the discussion on how every assigned task should be done.
Moreover, attached above were the results of the survey questions distributed through Google
forms.
Furthermore, the proponents experienced difficulty in the interview stage. Since Miss Janna

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Clarisse De Guzman was the only member who came from the place, it consumes a lot of time to
make the respondents participate in filling out the Google forms. It took her a couple of days to
finally complete the number of respondents. On the other hand, the other group members were
assigned to cluster the survey results.
Following the online interview, the group then, now constructed the content of the paper.
They eventually examine their proposed prototype and continuously do their assigned part on the
paper. Even though every meet of the group members was conducted virtually still, everyone
understood every task. But then, there were some issues that arose during the making of the
paper such as the lack of experience on the field. Later on, everyone finished and revised their
paper in order to be submitted properly and effectively.
Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME: Althea Mae D. Macasinag
DATE OF BIRTH: 08-02-2004
HOME ADDRESS: Dayapan, Ibaan, Batangas
AGE:18 years old
SEX: Female
CIVIL STATUS:Single
CITIZENSHIP: Filipino
RELIGION:Seventh Day Adventist

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PARENTS
MOTHER: Maritess Macasinag
FATHER: Ruben Macasinag
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY : Balanga Elementary School 2015-2016
SECONDARY: Dr. Juan A. Pastor Memorial National High School 2021-2022
TERTIARY: Batangas State University 2022 - Present
Curriculum Vitae
NAME: Janna Clarisse G. De Guzman
HOME ADDRESS: Pina,Taysan Batangas
AGE:18 years old
SEX: Female
CIVIL STATUS:Single
RELIGION:Roman Catholic

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PARENTS
MOTHER: Rociel G. De Guzman
FATHER: Victorino P. De Guzman
Elementary - Bacao Elementary School 2015 - 2016
Secondary - Dagatan National High School 2021 - 2022
Tertiary - Batangas State University 2022 - Present
Curriculum Vitae
NAME : Brylle Kenji De Torres
DATE OF BIRTH : March 14,2004
HOME ADDRESS: Tabangao Dao Batangas City
AGE:19 years old
SEX:Male
CIVIL STATUS:Single
CITIZENSHIP:Filipino

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PARENTS
MOTHER :Alma De Torres
FATHER:Dario De Torres
Educational Background
ELEMENTARY- Dao Elementary School 2015-2016
SECONDARY- Tabangao Integrated School 2021-2022
TERTIARY- Batangas State University 2022 - Present
Curriculum Vitae
NAME: Jamaica M. Rosales
HOME ADDRESS: Balimbing,San Pascual,Batangas
AGE:21 years old
SEX: Female
CIVIL STATUS:Single
RELIGION:Baptist

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PARENTS
MOTHER: Rosalie Malinao
FATHER: Oliver Rosales
ELEMENTARY - Laurel Elementary School 2015 - 2016
SECONDARY - San Pascual National High School 2021 - 2022
TERTIARY - Batangas State University 2022 - Present
Curriculum Vitae
NAME: Michaela Angel L. Amparo
HOME ADDRESS: Mabacong Batangas City
AGE:18 years old
SEX: Female
CIVIL STATUS:Single

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PARENTS
MOTHER: Neriza Amparo
FATHER: Roy Amparo
ELEMENTARY - Mabacong Elementary School 2015 - 2016
SECONDARY- Pinamukan Integrated School 2021 - 2022
TERTIARY - Batangas State University 2022 - Present
Curriculum Vitae
NAME: Charline F. Fajarito
HOME ADDRESS: San Roque, Corcuera, Romblon
AGE:19 years old
SEX: Female
CIVIL STATUS :Single
RELIGION:I.F.I (Iglesia Filipina Independiente)

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PARENTS
MOTHER: Sharon F. Fajarito
FATHER: Onasis F. Fajarito
ELEMENTARY: San Roque Elementary School 2015-2016
SECONDARY: Mabini National High School 2021-2022
Curriculum Vitae
NAME: Evangelista, Benalyn V.
DATE OF BIRTH: December 26, 2003
HOME ADDRESS: Durungao Bauan Batangas
AGE: 19
SEX: Female
CIVIL STATUS: Single
RELIGION: Catholic

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PARENTS
MOTHER: Jocelyn V. Evangelista
FATHER: Ben S. Evangelista
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
ELEMENTARY: Durungao Elementary School 2015-2016
SECONDARY: Bauan technical high school
Curriculum Vitae
NAME: Pauline Leonor C. Baliwag
HOME ADDRESS: :Sta Rita Batangas City
AGE:19 years old
SEX: Female
CIVIL STATUS: Single
RELIGION: Roman Catholic

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PARENTS
MOTHER: Melba Baliwag
FATHER: Samie Baliwag
ELEMENTARY: Sta Rita Elementary School 2014-2015
SECONDARY : Batangas Integrated National High School 2021-2022

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Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Accountancy. Business, Economics and International Hospitality Management

SOCIAL INNOVATION PROJECT FOR GED 109: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND

“Sustainable Community Development: Using Revegetation on Abandoned Quarries'

Ecological Restoration at Barangay Piña, Taysan, Batangas”

Amparo, Michaela angel L.

Baliwag, Pauline Leonor C.

De Guzman, Janna Clarisse G.

De Torres, Brylle Kenji B.

Macasinag, Althea Mae D.

Leading Innovations, Transforming Lives, Building the Nation

College of Accountancy. Business, Economics and International Hospitality Management

“Sustainable Community Development: Using Revegetation on Abandoned Quarries' Ecological

community is facing, thereby improving and contributing to attaining a sustainable, developed

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Narrative/Technical Proposal ………………………………………………………………..6-20

I. Needs Assessment Plan ……………………………………………………………… ..6

II. Empathy Study Plan ………………………………………………………………….. 11

III. Proposed Prototype …………………………………………………………………… .19

IV. Draft Image of Prototype ……………………………………………………………. . 20

Statement of Need ……………………………………………………………………………....21

Project Goals ………………………………………………………………………………….. 22

Project Hypothesis & Structure …………………………………………………………………24

Project Implications……………………………………………………………………………. .26

Time Frame …………………………………………………………………………………….. 27

Documentation ………………………………………………………………………………… .29

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contribute to unfavorable outcomes and damage to the environment.

quarrying activities being carried out on beaches, riverbanks, and mountains.

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habitat to stay and live in.

entitled “Sustainable Community Development: Using Revegetation on Abandoned Quarries'

Leading Innovations, Transforming Lives, Building the Nation

College of Accountancy. Business, Economics and International Hospitality Management

In this study, the ecological restoration of abandoned quarries is crucial in achieving a

sustainable developed community to be conducted at Brgy. Piña, Taysan, Batangas. The

developed community supporting a natural ecosystem and healthy environment.

I. Needs Assessment Plan

problem faced target existing solution for a new

by the target audience/users? to the problem? solution?

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Karsada, degradation due community residents pour researchers

Batangas City to long term loss their excess and established a

of vegetation and already used solution of:

deforestation water from their - conduct a

chores to the soil seminar

of the degraded about

land to at least regenerat

lessen the ive

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problem faced target existing solution for a new

by the target audience/users? to the problem? solution?

Mabacong, Deforestation People or Some officials Yes, the

Batangas City caused by the farmers prohibit the researchers

kaingin system kaingin method established a

but people are solution of:

still doing it - a penalty