Republic of the Philippines
SORSOGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Office of Research, Development & Extension Services
Tel. No. (056) 211-0200 E-mail Address: [email protected]
RESEARCH PROPOSAL FORM
I. BASIC INFORMATION
A. Project Title
MODEST INCOME: INNOVATION OF COCONUT SHELL PRODUCTS IN THE PROVINCE OF SORSOGON
B. Proponent/s:
Name Rank Contact No Email Field Role
Marjorie F. Formanes Assistant 09506175249 Marjoriefajardofo Science & Project
Professor
[email protected] Technology Leader
III m
Marilyn N. Innocentes Assistant 09504612788 maleneinocentes Business member
Professor @gmail.com Mgt./
III Entrepreneurship
Nestor G. Gutiza Jr. Assistant 09985495699 ngutiza@gmail. ICT, Arts member
Professor com Appreciation
III
C. Research Priority Area/ Theme Applying for
Priority Area:
Theme Applying for:
D. Project Duration
February - July
E. Total Budget Requested (In Philippine Peso)
Php. 90,000.00
F. Implementing Agencies
Sorsogon State University
G. Beneficiaries
Community
Teachers
Administrators
Researchers
II. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
A. Rationale/Significance
The coconut also known as the ‘tree of life” is one of the most important crops in the
Philippines. It is considered a major export, contributing 3.6% of the country’s gross value-added
(GVA) in agriculture, next to banana, corn and rice (PSA 2019). Likewise, in Sorsogon, coconut is
considered one of the main sources of income since the number of coconut farmers across the 14
municipalities and one city of Sorsogon is estimated at 50,000, tilling over 90,000 hectares as
previous data revealed as mentioned in the article posted by Sahlie Lacson.
In the study conducted by Monica B. Castillo and Princess Alma B. Ani entitled “The
Philippine Coconut Industry: Status, Policies and Strategic Directions for Development”, this
revealed that despite the continued boom of coconut exports, there has been no significant
improvement in the coconut industry for the past years. Thus, given the current state of the
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industry and veto of the coconut levy bills, the study emphasized that other issues should be
acted in relation to positioning of the coconut industry. Also, a strategic direction could be the
continued development of coconut and another is to focus investments in producing and or
developing other coconut products.
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has major programs and projects that aim to
provide a holistic approach in delivering interventions to provide access to additional income
sources for the coconut farmers. The PCA also mention that this project will provide a venue for
the transition of coconut farmers from subsistence farming to agribusinessizing, primarily for
primary processing. This introduction of cocopreneurship to farmers intends to contribute to the
desired state of increase income for farmers.
In Sorsogon, there are numbers of established Small-Medium-Enterprise (SME) focused
on coconut shell products. These offer variety craftworks such as bowls or serving-spoons, vases,
teapots, ice-cream cups, pen stand, lampshade, jewelleries, and others. Thus, this project will
conduct an in-depth study on the status of coconut shell products to assess and innovate and to
ensure that the coconut shell products industry have stable markets and could provide a long-
lasting and viable livelihood for the communities. Moreover, this study also provides an overview
of the current coconut shell products supply chain in the province, quantity and quality of
products, as well as analysis of constraints to increase the rate of production and enhance skills.
B. Objectives
This study aims to innovate the coconut shell products as alternative source of income in the
province. Specifically, it aims to:
1. Determine the current status of coconut shell products in the province in terms of;
a. quality
b. market/income
c. linkages
d. manpower
e. equipment
f. related-trainings attended
2. Determine the problems encountered in terms of;
a. quality
b. market/income
c. linkages
d. manpower
e. equipment
f. related-trainings attended
3. Determine what innovation or programs could be offered to address the problems
encountered and enhance the coconut shell products in the province.
C. Methodologies
This study will utilize the descriptive method of research hence this will gather data using
survey-questionnaire checklist. The questionnaire is divided into three (3) parts, the first part is to
determine the current status of coconut shell products in the community in terms of; a. production, b.
income, c. manpower, d. equipment, and d. related-trainings attended. Second is to determine the
problems encountered in the current status of coconut shell products in the community in terms of
the mentioned variables, and the last part is the program/ projects that can be proposed for the
innovation of coconut shell products.
This study will use frequency count, weighted mean, and ranking as statistical tools. And to
interpret the results Likert scale will be applied. Also, before the conduct of the survey, researchers
consulted expert researchers in the Institution to validate the questionnaire.
D. Expected Output/s
1. Publications (in recognized journals);
- Published in recognized journals.
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2. Patents (tangible measures of innovation);
- Patented new designs and products of coconut shell.
- Applied the IPO
3. Products (commercial value of the output);
- Introduce new products/ designs in the market.
- Linked to Design Center of the Philippines.
4. People services (increase in scientific workforce and/or extension programs);
- Implementation of Extension Project.
5. Places (facilities that enable increased 4Ps output);
- Involvement of 4Ps beneficiaries in Extension Project.
6. Policies (adopted science-based guidelines)
III. WORKPLAN
DURATION MONTHS
OUTPUTS
ACTIVITIES Q1 Q2 Q3
2 3 4 5 6 7
A. - Brainstorming and
planning of the
proponents. - The research proposal is drafted,
- submission of the submitted, and presented to the
proposal. local Committee.
- presentation of the
research to the local
research committee.
B. – Finalization of the
research proposal.
- submission of the - The research proposal is
research proposal for approved by the RECO.
approval of RECO.
- release of office orders.
C. Conduct of survey. - Conducted the Survey.
D. Data collection and - The Data is collected and
Interpretation. interpreted using statistical tools.
E. Submission of the - The research paper is completed
research paper. and submitted.
IV. BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION MONTHS
ACTIVITIES Q1 Q2 Q3 OUTPUTS
2 3 4 5 6 7
A. Personnel Services
- Project Leader
15,000.00
(2500)
- Members (2x 1500) 18,000.00
B. Maintenance and
Other Operating
Expenses
1. Travelling
10,000.00
Expenses,
2. Supplies and
12,000.00
materials,
3. Representation
10,000.00
expenses,
4. Others
25,000.00
Publication Fee
V. REFERENCES
1. Philippine Coconut Authority. Elliptical Road, Quezon City.
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https://pca.gov.ph/index.php/about-us/programs#product-development-program. Tuesday,
February 1, 2022
2. Sahlie Lacson (2020). Couple’s Business helps small native handcrafters as well as backyard
coconut farmers earn a modest, yet stable income.
https://www.agriculture.com.ph/2020/07/14/couples-business-helps-small-native-
handcrafters-as-well-as-backyard-coconut-farmers-earn-a-modest-yet-stable-income/. July
14, 2020.
3. Monica B. Castillo and Princess Alma B. Ani. The Philippine Coconut Industry: Status, Policies
and Strategic Directions for Development. FFTC E-Journal.Published June 13, 2019.
https://ap.fftc.org.tw/article/1382#:~:text=Current%20status%20of%20the%20coconut,to
%20banana%2C%20corn%20and%20rice.
Prepared by
MARJORIE F. FORMANES, Ed. D.
Project Leader
Date: January 28, 2022
Recommending Approval (Campus Evaluation Committee):
GRAHAM M. NAZ
CERCom Chairperson
Date: _____________________
Recommending Approval:
MA. ELENA C. DEMDAM, RGC
RECO Chairperson
Date: _____________________
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