Proceedings of International Interdisciplinary Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (IICSDGs)

INNOVATION OF PALM SUGAR DIGITAL MARKETING THROUGH LEGAL POLICY IN VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Yudin Yunus — 2024-12-11

Digital Marketing Innovation of Palm Sugar Through Legal Policy in Village Development Service is the implementation of Kosabongan's community service. With the implementing team and assistants interested in further exploring this hot theme and providing technology and innovation results to the community, especially implementing partners where the Granule packaging machine produces palm sugar packaging from traditional to modern. The ant palm sugar mixer machine produces small modern rectangular palm sugar. Its marketing is a traditional word-of-mouth marketing system with direct sales and promotions at local events. With the presence of Kosabongan, a digital intelligent marketing system is created for predicting palm sugar sales. The method in implementing this service is with stages: socialization, training, application of technology, assistance and evaluation, and ensuring sustainability. Successfully increasing sales and skills of craftsmen, expanding market access, and supporting the village economy. Regulatory support and ongoing assistance are very important for the sustainability of the program and can be a model for other villages. Shows the importance of technology adaptation and regulatory support in developing local products. This success emphasizes that digital marketing is not just about selling products but also empowering craftsmen to be more independent and competitive. Legal support and ongoing assistance ensure that craftsmen comply with regulations, protect their products, and maximize market potential. This model is important to be adopted in other villages because it not only improves the local economy but also provides a strong foundation for sustainable growth by integrating technology and policies in village development.

INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE USE OF CORN COBS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY

Steven Humena — 2024-12-11

This research aims to examine the potential of corn cobs as a renewable energy source and explore optimal processing methods as well as the economic and environmental impacts of their use. Research methods cover various stages from data collection, laboratory experiments, technical and economic analysis, to environmental and social impact evaluation. Using quantitative and qualitative approaches to explore the potential for using corn cobs as a renewable energy source. Utilization of corn cobs as renewable energy is a potential solution in facing energy and environmental challenges. The research results show that corn cobs have significant calorific value and can be processed using methods such as briquette production. Although there are still challenges in terms of technology adoption and investment, the resulting economic and environmental potential is very promising. Community empowerment through corncob-based energy production can be a strategic step in developing renewable energy in rural areas. Briquettes as an Alternative Fuel. Production of briquettes from corn cobs offers a practical solution for people who need alternative fuel at an affordable price. The quality of briquettes produced from corn cobs is sufficient to meet energy needs in households and small industrial scales. In addition, briquettes from corn cobs are also cleaner to use compared to coal or firewood.

TEACHERS’ COMPETENCIES USING VIRTUAL WORKSPACES IN THE NEW NORMAL: A SEQUENTIAL EXPLANATORY STUDY

Lheane Gonzaga — 2024-12-11

This research undertaking aimed to determine the competencies and the experiences of elementary teachers using virtual workspaces in the new normal set-up brought about by Covid-19. The study made use of the sequential explanatory research design with the virtual interview and survey as the main instruments for gathering the relevant needed data. It employed the purposive sampling technique in determining the respondents and participants who actively participated in the virtual survey and interview, respectively. These key informants of the study are the elementary teachers in the District of San Luis, Pampanga who have been utilizing the Google workspaces- sixty (60) teacher- respondents and ten (10) teacher-participants. The results of the study revealed that the elementary teachers were knowledgeable, skillful, and capable of using the virtual workspaces but there was a significant difference with regard to their ages and years of teaching experiences. Likewise, the results indicated that the teachers’ capabilities are important in utilizing the virtual workspaces in enhancing the teaching-learning process and in adapting to the new environment where technology is a must. To enhance the teachers’ competencies in the new normal mode of teaching, these were some of the recommendations offered: teachers who were appropriately screened and whose ages range from 31 and above should be sent to ICT-related seminars and the like, and that they must be continuously provided with full access to Google workspaces even when the face-to-face mode be implemented again.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (GIP) INTERNS IN THE CITY OF BALANGA

Tricia Mae Barrientos — 2024-12-11

In the contemporary fast-paced labor market, where skills and experience are highly sought after alongside formal education, the Government Internship Program (GIP) provides an important platform for young people to acquire and improve essential skills, enhancing their employability and career prospects in public administration and related fields. This study aims to determine the level of skills development of former GIP interns in the City of Balanga during F.Y. 2023, assess the impact of their profiles and evaluate supervisors’ perceptions of their career goals in public administration or similar sectors. The research study used a mixed-methods design, surveying thirty-five (35) former GIP interns in Balanga City, Bataan and interviewing six (6) supervisors from various departments in Balanga City, Bataan as well. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and ANOVA in IBM-SPSS Statistics version 21. Qualitative data were analyzed through thematic analysis, identifying and refining recurring patterns to present a comprehensive report on the interns’ skills development. The study revealed an “Advanced to Expert” level of skills development across various skills such as communication, teamwork, adaptability, and organizational skills. There were no significant differences based on sex, baccalaureate degree, and type of work internship interns conducted. Supervisors emphasized the program’s effectiveness in enhancing interns’ communication, teamwork, adaptability, and organizational skills, preparing them for real-world challenges in public administration or similar sectors. In conclusion, the Government Internship Program effectively enhances interns’ skills development, particularly in communication, teamwork, adaptability, and organizational skills.

CULTURAL PRACTICES OF COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE AMONG INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES: AN ETHNOGRAPHIC CASE STUDY

Elijah Joy Tuazon — 2024-12-11

The study was to determine the cultural way of Courtship and Marriage practices of Aeta Magbukun in Abucay Balanga City, Bataan. This is a qualitative study which employs ethnographic type of research. The informants were the 10 indigenous Aetas who have experienced the traditional way of courtship and marriage of their community. The findings revealed that most of the participants experienced courtship under the supervision and control of the parents or the elderly members of the family. The courtship is also done through the communication and conversation of both families to further engage the couple into marriage. This reflects the eagerness of the boy for favour of the family. The presents given by the Aeta man also show their respect to each other especially to the girl to enjoy the span of their marriage.

Marriage of these minorities revealed that practices they perform is very serious matter because it’s a union of two families of the same tribe. Conversation gives importance for the family ties of the both party. They have also retained some of their traditional beliefs and practices on courtship and marriage all throughout the life stages of the Aetas in the rural communities, their old beliefs and practices had been influenced by modernization. It simply shows that the Aetas, are also susceptible to accept changes that may affect their way of life. Their traditional cultural practices that deeply rooted in their beliefs were difficult to neglect since it has already been part of their tradition for years.