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Habit Turns into Livelihood Program: Senior Citizen Preference in the Province of Laguna, Philippines (95720)
Session: On Demand
Room: Virtual Video Presentation
Presentation Type:Virtual Presentation
This study focused on the different habits of the senior citizen and the most dominant among them as the basis for the livelihood program. The program will empowerment senior citizens with a particular focus on enhancing their well-being and social inclusion. A quantitative research methodology was used in the study using the researcher made questionnaire includes the demographic profile of the respondents, identified dominant habits and their willingness to conduct livelihood program. Based on the findings, majority of the respondents ranging from the age 66-70 and most of them were married. Their economic status is as follows: they need 5,000 pesos and below to meet their monthly expenses. Majority of them have no source of income. In determining the habits, the following were highlights like sewing, cooking, and planting, most respondents answered planting as their enjoyable habit. Most respondents want to earn money using their habits particularly in planting. The researcher recommended that the Department of Agriculture will be the primary contributor of the seedlings and the provision of an expert trainer/ lecturer in agricultural guidelines and practices. The Negosyo or Business Center will conduct an orientation for the business owners to help the senior citizen sell their harvested crops, it can be a business to business (B2B) transactions or business to consumer (B2C). This will be the source of the livelihood program to meet the personal needs of the senior citizens, socialization through community involvement that promotes sense of achievement.
Authors:
Marife Acierto, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Philippines
Gilfred Acierto, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Philippines
About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Acierto currently holds an academic rank of Professor 1 in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
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