International Journal of Research Studies in Management
CollabWritive Special Issue
2024 Volume 12 Issue 13
Available Online: 1 October 2024
Author/s:
Coligado, Zandrian Amari L.*
Southern Luzon State University, Philippines (zamaricoligado@gmail.com)
Devera, Angela M.
Southern Luzon State University, Philippines (deveraangelam@gmail.com)
Peras, Alex S.
Southern Luzon State University, Philippines (aperas@slsu.edu.ph)
Abstract:
This study determined the perceived effects of the coal power plant on the living standards of the residents in Mauban, Quezon. The researchers used a quantitative method and gathered the data by asking and handing out questionnaires to the respondents, mainly in three barangays that are located near the power plant. The result of the study revealed that respondents perceived coal-fired power plant operations have “high effects” on human health, with an overall weighted mean of 3.17. Additionally, the environment had an overall weighted mean of 3.25, which means that the activities of power plant had a “high effect”. Lastly, socio-economic findings show a “very high effect” with overall weighted mean of 3.56. The Department of Health may thoroughly assess the effect of the coal-fired power plant’s dust on the community’s respiratory health and may conduct necessary interventions. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, through the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), may assess and evaluate the promulgated rules and regulations following the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 or RA 8749 set forth for the said institution on the quality of air. Lastly, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture may consider entering into a joint task force to create a monitoring team that will test water pollution at the fishing areas and examines the condition of crop production. This monitoring team is responsible for reporting and takes immediate action in response to what they’ve observed.
Keywords: coal-fired, living standards, perceived effects, power plant
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2024.1284
Cite this article:
Coligado, Z. A. L., Devera, A. M., & Peras, A. S. (2024). Perceived effects of coal-fired power plant operations on the living standards of the selected municipality in Quezon province. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 12(13), 131-143. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2024.1284
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