The necessary body of knowledge and methodology for the comprehensive appreciation and understanding of public affairs for policy decision-making have remained elusive. This paper clarifies the concept of public affairs...
Persistence of Poverty among the Badjaos of Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, ARMM, Philippines
The study sought to understand the persistence of poverty among the Badjao people in Tawi-Tawi, Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Philippines. Considered the poorest in their communities, Badjaos are...
Community Capitals Management for Household Well-being: Case Studies in Two Communities in Surin and Buriram Provinces, Thailand
This study was conducted in two villages in Thailand, Nongtakhem in Buriram province and Somboon in Surin province. It analyzed the community capitals management for household well- being. Data were...
Rabies-related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Dog Owners from Three Barangays in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Rabies continues to be a health concern in the Philippines. In 2015, only 10 municipalities and one province were added to the list of rabies-free zones in the country, making...
Household Resources and Practices Toward Native Rice Sufficiency in Khoune District, Xiengkhouang Province, Lao PDR
A case study was conducted in Na-Ou and Xang villages in Khoune district, Xiengkhouang province, Lao PDR to discuss the households’ resources and practices in attaining native rice sufficiency. Data...
Farmers’ Perception on the Health and Environmental Benefits of Organic Rice Production in the Philippines: Implications for Further Policy Research
Conventional rice production with the use of chemicals was found to have negative externalities both to the farmers’ health and the farming environment. Organic agriculture technologies were developed to minimize...
Embeddedness and Policy Attitudes: An Exploratory Study Involving a Social Network of Mayors in Bohol, Philippines
This paper is an exploration of the different measures of embeddedness within a social network of mayors in Bohol, Philippines. Inquiry was perched on the prospects of elucidating policy transfer...
Watershed-based Water Governance: Role of Actors in Santa Cruz Watershed, Laguna, Philippines
Water governance at the micro watershed scale has not been popularly studied. However, as population increases and urbanization sets in, water conflicts may arise due to increased competition in use....
Toward Building Collaborative Capacity: Assessment of Service Delivery in Makati Homeville, Laguna, Philippines
This study assessed the service delivery in Makati Homeville (MH), Calauan in Laguna, Philippines. Specifically, it analyzed the perceived strength of the collaborative capacity of the Makati Social Welfare and...