PROFILE OF THE URBAN POOR IN MINDANAO: A BASELINE SURVEY OF SEVEN CITIES

By Xavier University-GROUP Foundation and the following agencies:

• Ateneo de Davao - GUIDE Foundation
• Western Mindanao State University - Katilingban sa Kalamboan Foundation Inc.
• Norte Dame University - Katotohanan, Pagkakaisa at Serbisyo (KSP)
• MSU-IIT - Iligan Urban Poor Association
• Urios College -GUIDE Foundation
• Research Institute for Mindanao Culture (RIMCU), Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City

The research undertaken portrayed the profile of the urban poor of the seven urban poor in Mindanao. It also provided a multidimensional view of the growing Mindanao urban centers as well identified the features of the urban poor that are unique to each city.

The study produced an updated profile of the urban poor of the seven urban centers in Mindanao in terms of: a) demographic characteristics, b) migration and mobility patterns, c) economic profile, d) housing conditions, e) access to basic urban services, f) perception of good health, h) maternal and child health, I) environmental sanitation, j) food intake, k) involvement in community organizations, l) empowerment and political participation, m) family relatives, n) ethic relations, o) value perception of current issues, p) community programs and problems, and perception of current issues.

The research findings provide both government and non-government organizations with necessary data to facilitate policy formulation and program planning aimed at alleviating urban poverty.

CHILD LABOR IN REGION 10: A SURVEY STUDY

By Lita Palma-Sealza

The study employed the use of situational analysis and in-depth interviews of child laborers in Region 10. The study local was pre-identified according to certain requirements such as the number of child laborers. These are the Provinces of Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, and Agusan del Norte which ranked as first, second and third respectively in the employment rate of children below 17 years of age.

The first phase of the study endeavored to have a head count of children aged less than 15 years old and those who are working, their earnings, nature of work and schedule of work.

The study contextualized child labor by probing what the child laborers think about his or her work. Moreover, the parent's profiles of child laborers were also examined and the situational analysis of the study local was described in detail.