CHAPTER III

RESULTS

In this chapter the results of the data analysis are presented. The information

procures from fifty (50) respondents are presented, analyzed, and interpreted. This

part includes the profile of the respondents, perception on the MC 2019-121 “Road

Clearing” in Cotabato City in terms of business operation, traffic management and

policy implementation. The main objective of this research study is to know the

perception of Business Entities on the MC No. 2019-121 “Road Clearing” in Cotabato

City. As shown in the first part of the survey questionnaire, the profile characteristics

of the respondents such as their age, sex, civil status, position in the business and its

operating years.

Table 1. Age of Respondents

Age bracket Frequency Percentage
15-29 16 32
30-44 25 50
45-59 6 12
60 and above 3 6
Total 50 100

Table 1 shows the age range of the respondents. Out of 50 respondents, Thirty

two percent (32%) of the respondents were 15-29 years old. Fifty percent (50%)

of the respondents were 30-44 years old. Twelve percent (12%) were 45-69 years

old and Six percent (6%), were 60 and above.

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Table 2. Gender of Respondents
Sex Frequency Percentage
Male 26 52
Female 24 48
Total 50 100

Table 2 shows the gender of the respondents. The number of male respondents

were fifty two percent (52%) and the female respondents were forty eight

percent (48%). Based on the figure, the male has the highest dominated gender

among the 50 respondents.

Table 3. Civil Status of Respondents

Civil Status Frequency Percentage
Single 15 30
Married 34 68
Separated 1 2
Widower 0 0
Total 50 100

Table 3 shows the civil status of the respondents. Out of 50 respondents,

Thirty percent (30%) of the respondents were single. Sixty eight percent

(68%) of the respondents were married. Two percent (2%) of the respondents

were separated.

Table 4. Position (in the business) of Respondents

Position Frequency Percentage
Owner 20 40
Manager 7 14

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Personnel 23 46
Total 50 100

Table 4 shows the position in the business of the respondents. Out of 50

respondents, Forty percent (40%) of the respondents were the business owner.

Fourteen percent (14%) of the respondents were managers. Forty six percent

(46%) of the respondents were personnel.

Table 5. Operating Years

Operating Years Frequency Percentage
1-5 years 22 44
6-10 years 17 34
11-15 years 6 12
16-20 years 3 6
Others 2 4
Total 50 100

Table 5 shows the operating years of the business. Out of 50 respondents,

Forty four percent (44%) of the respondents were operating their business for

1-5 years. Thirty four percent (34%) of the respondents were operating their

business for 6-10 years. Twelve percent (12%) of the respondents were

operating their business for 11-15 years. Six percent (6%) of the respondents

were operating their business for 16-20 years. Four percent (4%) of the

respondents were operating for 20 years above.

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Table 6. Business Operations
Mean Standard Description
Deviation
1. Road clearing is beneficial 2.16 .791795 Agree
to the business.
2. Road clearing is beneficial 1.7 .707107 Agree
to the community.
3. Road clearing has been 1.64 .69282 Agree
affecting everyday business
operations
4. Road clearing resulted to 2.06 .793082 Agree
increase in customer
turnover.
5. Road clearing resulted to 1.96 .781417 Agree
more convenience in
operating business.
Average Mean 1.904 Agree

Legend:
Range of mean Interpretation
2.51-3.00 Strongly Agree
1.51-2.50 Agree
1.00-1.50 Disagree

Table 6 presents the perception on the MC 2019-121 “Road Clearing” in

Cotabato City in terms of business operation. The statement which has a

highest mean is statement number 1 “Road clearing is beneficial to the

business.” With a mean of 2.16 and with a standard deviation of .791795 and

was described as agree. However, statement number 3 “Road clearing has

been affecting everyday business operations” got the lowest mean of 1.6 and

with a standard deviation of .69282 and was described as Agree. Overall,

respondents agree that road clearing in Cotabato City would also affect their

business operation.

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Table 7. Traffic Management

Mean Standard Description

Deviation
1.Road clearing 1.8 .755929 Agree
minimize/lessen traffic
congestion along Sinsuat Ave.
2. Road clearing lessens the 1.94 .68233 Agree
delay on the transportation of
goods and supplies used in the
business.
3. Road clearing provides 1.9 .707107 Agree
more access to business
establishments.
4. Road clearing affects 1.8 .755929 Agree
parking spaces of business
establishments.
5. Road Clearing smoothened 1.8 .72831 Agree
business transaction in
general.
Average Mean 1.848 Agree
Legend:
Range of mean Interpretation
2.51-3.00 Strongly Agree
1.51-2.50 Agree
1.00-1.50 Disagree

Table 7 presents the perception on the MC 2019-121 “Road Clearing” in

Cotabato City in terms of Traffic Management. The statement which has a

highest mean is statement number 2 “Road clearing lessens the delay on the

transportation of goods and supplies used in the business.” With a mean of 1.9

and with a standard deviation of .68233 and was described as agree. However,

statement number 5 “Road Clearing smoothened business transaction in

general.” got the lowest mean of 1.8 and with a standard deviation of .72831

and was described as Agree. Overall, respondents agree that road clearing

would also affect the traffic in Cotabato City,

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Table 8. Policy Implementation

Mean Standard Description

Deviation
1. Time-period of 2.2 .808122 Agree
implementation of Road
Clearing is enough.
2. The 15-meters policy of 2.02 .714 Agree
Road Clearing is fair to all
concerned.
3. Compliance to Road 1.8 .606092 Agree
Clearing is observed.
4. There is a fair 1.88 .74617 Agree
implementation of Road
Clearing.
5. The implementation of 1.86 .728711 Agree
Road Clearing followed a due
process.
Average Mean 1.952 Agree

Range of mean Interpretation

2.51-3.00 Strongly Agree
1.51-2.50 Agree
1.00-1.50 Disagree

Table 8 presents the perception on the MC 2019-121 “Road Clearing” in

Cotabato City in terms of Policy Implementation. The statement which has a

highest mean is statement number 1 “Time-period of implementation of Road

Clearing is enough.” With a mean of 2.2 and with a standard deviation

of .808122 and was described as agree. However, statement number 3

“.Compliance to Road Clearing is observed” got the lowest mean of 1.8 and

with a standard deviation of .74617 and was described as Agree. Overall,

respondents agree about the policy implementation on road clearing in

Cotabato City.

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Table 9. Problems Encountered

Mean Standard Description

Deviation
1. Duration of the Road Clearing 1.9 .762648 Agree
2.Stoppage of business operation 2.22 .615779 Agree
3. Less parking space available for 1.98 .742033 Agree
business operation
4. Resources to comply with 1.94 .682433 Agree
restructuring of building
5. Availability of relocation site for 1.96 .72731 Agree
business
Average Mean 2 Agree

Legend:
Range of mean Interpretation
2.51-3.00 Strongly Agree
1.51-2.50 Agree
1.00-1.50 Disagree

Table 9 presents the problems encountered during “Road Clearing” in

Cotabato City. The statement which has a highest mean is statement number 2

“Stoppage of business operation.” With a mean of 1.9 and with a standard

deviation of .615779 and was described as agree. However, statement number

1 “Duration of the Road Clearing.” got the lowest mean of 1.9 and with a

standard deviation of .762648 and was described as Agree. Overall,

respondents agree about the problems encountered on road clearing in

Cotabato City.

Table 10. Suggestions

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 Mea Standard Description
n Deviation
1. To prolong implementation 2.08 .778276 Suggested
period for another 3 months.
2. Sanctions to non-compliant 1.72 .70102 Suggested
business establishments.
3. The government should provide 1.52 .762381 Suggested
for a relocation for those who are
greatly affected by Road Clearing
4. The local government should 1.4 .606092 Not
issue a city ordinance requiring Suggested
business establishments to allocate
enough parking spaces
5. The government should offer 1.38 .602376 Not
financing programs to ease the Suggested
capitalization of restructuring of
business establishments
Average Mean 1.62 Suggested

Legend
Range of mean Interpretation
2.51-3.00 Highly Suggested
1.51-2.50 Suggested
1.00-1.50 Not Suggested

Table 10 presents the suggestions about the road clearing in Cotabato City.

The statement which has a highest mean is statement number 1 “To prolong

implementation period for another 3 months.” With a mean of 2.08 and with a

standard deviation of .778276 and was described as Suggested. However,

statement number 5 “The government should offer financing programs to ease

the capitalization of restructuring of business establishments.” got the lowest

mean of 1.38 and with a standard deviation of .602376 and was described as

Not Suggested. Overall, respondents suggested the suggestions on road

clearing in Cotabato City.