School of Peace: San Isidro Elementary School

Four students from the Department of Peace Studies visited the School of Peace in San Isidro Elementary School on March 29, 2011 as an initial activity for a research project they are going to undertake.

Research Colloquium at the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy

The College of Social Sciences and Philosophy of Bicol University at Daraga Campus held a Research Colloquium attended and participated in by the different research coordinators and Department Heads.  Various issues relating to research were discussed.  Prof. Ida Revale one of the resource person from the BU Research and Statistics Center used the BCPED's Research agenda as model for her discussion. 

Peace Studies Summer Field Research 2010 Commences

Summer Field Research Class 2010.  Instructor:  Dr. Herbert B. Rosana, Associate Professor of Peace Studies

The Junior class went for their field research practicum on May 30, 2010 up to July 4, 2010.  The theme of this summer's field research was centered on Building Secured Communities.  The analytical framework for this project is based on the concepts developed by UNDP on Human Security.  The venue for their field practicum were three villages or barangays from Legazpi City, namely, Bangquerohan, Lamba and Gogon.  They are expected to come up with a research paper.  The design of the study is qualitative.  

Donsol Sorsogon: Field Research Practicum of BAPS III

The BAPS III Group B undertook their field research practicum in Donsol Sorsogon. The group focused on the effects and impacts of the ecotourism project in Donsol from the perspective of the non-direct beneficiaries. Non-Direct beneficiaries from this point of view refers to the sector of society that are not direct participants of the Tourism activity but indirectly benefits from it. The six barangays (villages) were the geographical boundaries of the study.

The Student-Research Team in front of the Gabaldon Building of Donsol Elementary School

Through the kindheartedness of the principal of Donsol Elementary School Mrs. Precilla Ombao, the Donsol Elementary school became our headquarters for the whole week practicum.

The Research Team Boarding the Jeepney on their way home

After accomplishing our mission we were just so happy to be on our way home.

The Group doing a preliminary presentation of their data analysis and interpretation

The Team B doing a preliminary presentation of their output. The group plans to hold a public presentation of the research output in Gubat Campus later in the month of June.

Caramoan: BAPS Students on Field Research Practicum

April 30, 2009 - May 7, 2009 - The Junior Undergraduate students of the department went on their field practicum to gather data for their research project and at the same to interact with the community in Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Recently, Caramoan had been the subject of ecotourism lovers because of its pristine coral islets and white sand beaches. If one wants to see a place unspoiled yet by commercial tourism one has to visit Caramoan. I would guess tht most of us have read reviews and articles about Caramoan. Our students went to Caramoan to describe and explore the events and issues from the context of Human Security, Sustainability, and poverty eradication theories. Tourism had been identified as a strategy for poverty alleviation or eradication. The Caramoan Peninsula and Bicol in particular is rich in natural resources and scenic places. While we seek economic development, we also seek social development. There should be a balance between meeting our needs and at the same time conserving our resources not only for the present generation but for the future. The papers of the students are still in the making so for now allow us to share with you some photos. However once the paper has been presented we will publish the ablstract on this blog.

The Municipal Building. Our young researchers in the making take their pose for this photo session.

We had a lively interview with the mayor, Constantino H. Cordial jr.

The young men of the group in front of the brick church

Even in a place so remote like Caramoan, the presence of the Church is always felt. One would wonder how a remote place like caramoan would have a magnificent Brick Church like this. This is a testament to the faith of the People of Caramoan and their love for God and the Church. This Church was built by the Catholic Missionaries some two centuries ago, who ventured in these islands to evangelize the people.

This is downtown Caramoan. Caramoan is a small town actually.

The white sand and coral islets

Is this paradise on earth?

Field Research 2008: Marinduque

For a week in May 2008 the Junior BAPS students undertook their field research practicum in Boac, Marinduque. This activity is both instructional and practical. Instructional because the objective of the activity was designed to hone the students' ability to use different research tools in conducting field research. Practical in the sense that it seeks to answer research questions that will have practical implication for practice and policy making.

The Students' Dormitory of Marinduque State College: The entire group consisting fifty-five students stayed on this campus dormitory.

The Instructors, Student Leaders and MACEC officers of the Social Action of the Diocese of Boac posed for a souvinir photo.

Students Exploring Barangay Botilao, Sta Cruz, Marinduque

The group posing for a souvir photo with their hosts.