Environmental Practices of Batanguenos as Input to Model Development

The study is conducted to determine environmental practices of Batangueños as an input for a model. Specifically, it determined the different practices of Batangueños in terms of protection, environmental programs implemented by government officials, identified factors affecting compliance, and lastly proposed a model framework that will aid the compliance of Batangueños to environmental laws and programs. This utilized descriptive research design involving two hundred fifteen respondents from ten municipalities in Batangas. A self-made questionnaire that underwent content validity was used to collect data and analyze using ranking and weighted mean. Results revealed that Batangueños protect the environment through practicing 5s; solid waste management; reduce, reuse and recycle; coastal clean-up and abiding to anti- plastic ordinance. Factors that hinder compliance are the Batangueños inadequate information on different environmental laws and programs as well as motivation and resistance among the Batangueños are the factors that hinder the compliance. Government officials did not strictly monitor the implemented programs and laws, neither the punishment among non-complaints. Lastly, a model framework that will enhance compliance has been proposed.

Keywords – Environmental Practices, Batangueños, Environmental Practice Model