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CHAPTER V
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the summary of findings, conclusions, and recommendations
of the study. Findings serve as a basis in designing a development plan that could improve
the environmental awareness of students through the different environmental programs of
the schools.
Summary of Findings

The purpose of the study was to measure the level of awareness of the students as
stewards of the environment to propose a development plan that may solve the different
environmental problems the society is facing today.

The following are the summary of findings of the study based on the questions:
1. How may the students’ level of awareness regarding the environment be

described in terms of:
The level of students’ awareness regarding the environment is described in

terms of:
1.1 Waste Management

The students’ level of awareness of waste management was described as
“aware” and this means that the students have a fair knowledge of the different
ways to achieve waste minimization goals.

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1.2 Clean and Green Drive
The students’ level of awareness on the clean and green drive was described as
“aware”. As reflected on the result, the students have a fair knowledge about
the ways of practicing clean and green drive.

1.3 Water Pollution
The students’ level of awareness of water pollution was described as “aware”.
As reflected in the result, the students still have an information gap about the
ways of mitigating water pollution.

1.4 Air Pollution
The students’ level of awareness of air pollution was described as “extremely
aware”. From the descriptive interpretation, it can be concluded that the
students have a high level of awareness about air pollution and they are aware
that it is one of the widespread environmental issues the earth is facing now and
that its effects greatly affect the everyday welfare of the society.

1.5 Soil Pollution
The students’ level of awareness on soil pollution was described as “aware”.
This means that further educating the students about the aftermath of soil
pollution will give them an enhanced understanding of the particular
environmental issue.

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2. How do students as stewards of the environment help the school in taking care
of their surroundings?
Qualitative findings based on the interview conducted with the informants
unveiled three themes about the students’ practices as stewards of the environment.
These are the zero waste program, CLAYGO, and Green, and save energy.

3. How does the school uplift the students’ consciousness of protecting the
environment?

The face-to-face interview with the informants revealed three themes
regarding the school’s ways of uplifting the students’ environmental awareness.
These are sustainability and environmental practices, environmental education, and
subject integration which are usually conducted inside and outside the classroom.
4. What challenges have been encountered by the school regarding the caring for
the school environment?

The challenges encountered by the school regarding the caring for the
school environment revealed four themes. These are lack of facilities, lack of
students’ discipline, overconsumption of plastics, and poor implementation of
environmental programs.

Conclusions

Raising the students’ consciousness in taking care of the environment would help
them to become good stewards of nature and create a brighter future for the next generation.
However, some challenges are inevitable which need to be addressed immediately by the
teachers and the whole institution for the success of the implementation of environmental
programs and to achieve sustainability.

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Recommendations

Based on the findings and conclusions of the study, the following recommendations are
being offered:

1. Curriculum planners may use the findings of this study to enhance quality
education and assist schools with portfolio development and waste minimization
projects. The curriculum developers can come up with environmental programs
that would address proper taking care of the environment. This study may serve as
the basis for policy reforms to strengthen policies about the involvement of the
students in protecting the environment.

2. The government may utilize the recommendation of this study to help different
government agencies specifically DENR and DepEd to realize the value of waste
management in one community and design environmental programs that would
lessen waste production in the society through the support of the citizenry.

3. The school administration may use the findings of this study to properly address
environmental issues on campuses and their surroundings. Furthermore, this may
serve as a tool to raise awareness among other administrators to improve their
functions in carrying out environmental programs of the school. The findings may
also serve as a guide in the supervision of their duties to religiously practice the
mission and vision of their school.

4. Students’ awareness of the proper care of the environment may be raised through
the help of the findings of this study as it may enable them to perform their role in
nation-building and become more responsible stewards of nature in the long run.

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5. Teachers may be encouraged to take part in the implementation of different
programs that would result in the sustainability of the environment. Out of the
findings of this study, the teachers may come up with strategies and classroom
activities that could contribute to the promotion of a healthy environment.

6. Parents may use the findings of the study to train their children how to be good
stewards of nature inside the school, at home, and in every place they go.

7. Academic researchers may conduct similar studies to enhance the environmental
programs of institutions and to address the different challenges faced by the
stakeholders during the implementation process. Besides, the theoretical insights
that may be derived from this study may serve as a springboard for further research
and investigation in crucial areas of addressing environmental issues.

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1987 Philippine Constitution (1987). Article II, Section 13. Retrieved at
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APPENDIX A
(INTERVIEW GUIDE QUESTIONS)

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE
ENVIRONMENT

Dear Respondent,

Please answer each item as honestly as possible. Your cooperation will be very important
to the success of this research. Thank you.

The Researcher

Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Grade & Section: _________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Contact Number:__________________________
Gender: ___________

PART I. LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Please rate each statement by checking the box that corresponds to your answer.

5 – Extremely Aware 3 – Moderately Aware 1 – Not Aware

4 –Aware 2 – Slightly Aware

1.1 Waste Management

1. Landfill, a waste disposal method of treatment for certain biodegradable 5 4 3 2 1
industrial wastes, is recommended by most environmentalists.

2. Recycling of waste is important for the protection of the environment
and conservation of natural resources

3. Waste segregation is important for a sustainable environment
4. Dumping sites become the breeding ground of insects and rats that can

cause diseases.

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5. Dumping of garbage is considered to be one of the major environmental
problems in school even in the community.

6. Used papers in schools contribute much to solid waste.
7. Composting is a biochemical process in which organic materials such as

lawn clippings, kitchen scraps are decomposed to a rich-soil like
material.
8. The volume of waste could be reduced if the recycling method would be
adopted.
9. Plastics, straws, candy wrappers and others that contain organic chlorine
compound are considered to be potentially hazardous wastes which
contribute to pollution.
10. Republic Act 9003 also known as Ecological Solid Waste Management
Act pertains to garbage disposal, which prohibits littering in public
areas, hold institution to clean their surroundings and provide penalties
for the improper disposal of garbage and other forms of uncleanliness.

1.2 Clean and Green Drive

Collecting grass clippings and leaves and starting a compost pile as 54321

1. compost is an excellent conditioner for flower and vegetable gardens

and a beneficial way to dispose of yard waste.

2. The consequence of deforestation is global warming which causes

climate change.

3. Tree planting is one adaptive measure to prevent global warming.

4. Deforestation has adverse effects on the environment.

5. Deforestation occurs due to needing for land, trees, and other human

requirement.

6. Trees support the water cycle by returning water vapor into the

atmosphere.

7. Trees also play a critical role in absorbing the greenhouse gases that fuel

global warming.

8. Deforestation increases soil erosion.

9. Deforestation without sufficient reforestation has resulted in damage to

habitat, biodiversity loss, and aridity.

10. A green lifestyle is a solution for all environmental crises.

1.3.1 Water Pollution

1. Water scarcity is an abstract concept to some and a stark reality for 5 4 32 1

others.

2. Fresh water is an important natural resource necessary for the survival

of all ecosystems.

3. The present challenge is how to effectively conserve, manage, and

distribute the water we have.
4. The water resource is essential for livelihood and the environment’s

health

5. Collecting rainwater and saving it for cleaning toilets and watering

plants can help prevent water shortage

6. Pollution through human activities presents a problem for fresh water

resources.

7. Human and animal waste are considered the most serious health-related

water pollutants.

8. The bad taste of water indicates the presence of pollutants.

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9. The underground water gets polluted through agricultural wastes like
pesticides and fertilizers.

10. The availability of fresh water is very less at the global level.

1.3.2 Air Pollution 5 4 32 1

1. Air pollution is a widespread problem now.
2. Self-discipline is the most effective way to reduce pollution problems.
3. The ozone layer is a concentration of ozone (O3) molecules in the

stratosphere.
4. Considering the problems of pollution and crowding, we need to

decrease the use of cars.
5. It is safer to stay indoors because of the many pollutants in the outside

air.
6. The ozone layer is a belt above Earth, serves as a shield from the

harmful ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun.
7. The burning of fossil fuels is one of the causes of air pollution.
8. Controlling air pollution depends upon the type of government and

individuals to make changes.
9. The problem of air pollution is directly related to the number of people

living in an area and the kinds of activities they engage in.
10. Smog leads to lung-related diseases.

1.3.3 Soil Pollution

1. Soil pollution occurs due to soil erosion, pesticides, and fertilizers. 5 4 32 1

2. Human activities are the primary cause of soil pollution and land

degradation.

3. Soil pollution poses a worrisome threat to agricultural productivity, food

safety, and human health.

4. Soil pollution can have several harmful effects on ecosystems, plants,

and animal health.

5. The main causes of soil pollution are industrial, agricultural activities,

waste disposal, and accidental oil spills.

6. Crops and plants are grown on polluted soil absorb much of the

pollution and then pass these to people.

7. The ecological balance of any system gets affected due to the

widespread contamination of the soil.

8. The toxic chemicals present in the soil can decrease soil fertility and

therefore decrease the soil yield.

9. Organic methods of farming should be supported and the use of

chemical pesticides and fertilizers should be banned.

10. The waste produced from nature itself such as dead plants, carcasses of

animals, and rotten fruits and vegetables only adds to the fertility of the

soil.

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PART II. UPLIFTING STUDENTS’ AWARENESS

INTERVIEW GUIDE QUESTIONS:

1. Student as Stewards of Environment

a. What is the meaning of environment? How does it affect your life?
b. What can you say about the environmental condition of your campus?
c. What are the activities that you practice which you think have negative/positive

impacts on the environment of your school?
d. What efforts or actions can you contribute to help to conserve the environmental

conditions of your school?

2. School towards Student

a. What programs are being implemented by the school to uplift students’
environmental awareness?

b. Does your school hold a seminar and training about environmental awareness?
c. How often does the school conduct seminar and training?
d. Who is involved in the seminar and training?
e. How do these programs, seminars, and training uplift your awareness about the

environment?
f. What are the indicators that these programs, seminars, and training improve

students’ environmental awareness?

3. School towards the Environment

a. What challenges regarding the environmental issues are being faced by your
institution?

b. How does your school deal with these problems?
c. Are there solutions or actions already taken in the past?

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APPENDIX B
(PICTURES DURING THE CONDUCT OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAMS)

Mr. Jerome Cordova, Grade 8 Adviser, leads the students in hanging the The students’ homeroom time is allotted for cleaning the school premises
recycled plastic cups and bottles as pots. which serves as a training for them to become good stewards of nature.

Crucians are trained to bring empty bottles from home to school and Students maximize their time after class for the beautification of the school
convert them into pots for planting. surroundings.

Mrs. Gemma M. Estacio, Grade 8 Adviser, demonstrates to the students the The Grade 8 students wash the plastic bottles to be upcycled as fence for
process of recycling bottles. the plant boxes of the school.

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Empty detergent containers are converted to decorations that are being used
during school programs.

The paper cups from fast food restaurants are converted to pots for lettuce.

Programs like Trashion Show has been conducted by the Science The Grade 9 students’ recycled CDs and fabric made them won the
Department to showcase the talents of the students in producing recycled competition as they converted the materials into gowns and suit of a king
garments. and queen.

With pride Painted sack
and of rice is
confidence, what
the Grade 8 completed
students the attire of
flaunt their Grade 7
attire made students
from nets which made
and flour them won
sack. the second
spot.

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APPENDIX C

(LETTERS TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE VALIDATORS)

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

February 21, 2020

DOLORES C. SANTOS
Development Management Officer
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pampanga

Dear Ma’am,

Greetings!
The undersigned is undertaking a thesis entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING
AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in Education Major in
Educational Management at Bulacan State University Graduate School.

With your expertise, I am humbly asking your permission to validate the attached
self-made questionnaire, for the study using the attached rating tool.

I am looking forward that my request would merit your positive response.

Thank you and more power.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

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BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

February 21, 2020

VAL T. ESTRELLA
Forest Technician I
Community Environment and Natural Resources Office
Guiguinto, Bulacan

Sir,

Greetings!
The undersigned is undertaking a thesis entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING
AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in Education Major in
Educational Management at Bulacan State University Graduate School.

With your expertise, I am humbly asking your permission to validate the attached
self-made questionnaire, for the study using the attached rating tool.

I am looking forward that my request would merit your positive response.

Thank you and more power.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

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BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

February 21, 2020

EDNA M. MIRANDA
Berlitz Sprachschule
English Teacher Niveau 1

Ma’am,

Greetings!
The undersigned is undertaking a thesis entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING
AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in Education Major in
Educational Management at Bulacan State University Graduate School.

With your expertise, I am humbly asking your permission to validate the attached
self-made questionnaire, for the study using the attached rating tool.

I am looking forward that my request would merit your positive response.

Thank you and more power.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

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(APPENDIX D)
EXPERT VALIDATORS

Name of Validators Qualifications Present Work
Dolores C. Santos
Val T. Estrella Development Management DENR Pampanga
Officer
Edna M. Miranda
Forest Technician I Community Environment
and Natural Resources
Office Bulacan

English Teacher Niveau 1 Berlitz Sprachschule

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APPENDIX E
(LETTER TO THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL)

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 2, 2020

ARLIZA M. REYES, MPS-EM
Holy Cross College
Junior High School Principal

Ma’am,
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, I would like to
request your approval to allow me to interview your thirteen (13) faculty members and two
(2) administrative staffs of your department.

If I would be allowed, the date of the interview will depend on their availability. I
look forward to your kind approval. Thank you. Hereunder are the names of the
interviewees generated thru a random number generator.

1. Arliza M. Reyes (Administrative Staff) 9. Anjo S. Soliman
2. Elena S. Soliman (Administrative Staff) 10. Ephraim Jeremiah D. Matias
3. Alexza Mae M. Peña 11. Gemma M. Estacio
4. Camille Joy C. Flores 12. Robin Eduard I. Castro
5. Maribeth M. Mandap 13. Rodel N. Nogot
6. Liecel D. Cunanan 14. Stephanie D. Lasig
7. Kevin Q. Gatbonton 15. Diana T. Pineda
8. Sophia L. Canio

Respectfully,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

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APPENDIX F
(LETTER TO THE INFORMANTS)

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 4, 2020

ARLIZA M. REYES, MPS-EM
Holy Cross College
JHS Principal

Ma’am,
Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I solicit your
kind indulgence and consideration by answering questions included in the questionnaire
through an online interview.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality. Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

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BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 4, 2020

ELENA S. SOLIMAN
Holy Cross College
JHS Assistant Principal

Ma’am,
Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I solicit your
kind indulgence and consideration by answering questions included in the questionnaire
through an online interview.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality. Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

126

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 4, 2020

ALEXZA MAE M. PEÑA
Holy Cross College
JHS Girl Scout Advisor

Ma’am,
Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I solicit your
kind indulgence and consideration by answering questions included in the questionnaire
through an online interview.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality. Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

127

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 4, 2020

CAMILLE JOY C. FLORES
Holy Cross College
JHS Science Coordinator

Ma’am,
Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I solicit your
kind indulgence and consideration by answering questions included in the questionnaire
through an online interview.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality. Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

128

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 4, 2020

MARIBETH M. MANDAP
Holy Cross College
JHS MAPEH Coordinator

Ma’am,
Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I solicit your
kind indulgence and consideration by answering questions included in the questionnaire
through an online interview.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality. Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

129

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 4, 2020

LIECEL D. CUNANAN
Holy Cross College
JHS ESP Teacher

Ma’am,
Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I solicit your
kind indulgence and consideration by answering questions included in the questionnaire
through an online interview.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality. Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

130

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 4, 2020

KEVIN Q. GATBONTON
Holy Cross College
JHS TLE Teacher

Sir,
Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I solicit your
kind indulgence and consideration by answering questions included in the questionnaire
through an online interview.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality. Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

131

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 4, 2020

SOPHIA L. CANIO
Holy Cross College
JHS CLE Coordinator

Ma’am,
Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I solicit your
kind indulgence and consideration by answering questions included in the questionnaire
through an online interview.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality. Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

132

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 4, 2020

ANJO C. SOLIMAN
Holy Cross College
JHS Science Teacher

Sir,
Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I solicit your
kind indulgence and consideration by answering questions included in the questionnaire
through an online interview.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality. Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

133

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 4, 2020

EPHRAIM JEREMIAH D. MATIAS
Holy Cross College
JHS Filipino Coordinator

Sir,
Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I solicit your
kind indulgence and consideration by answering questions included in the questionnaire
through an online interview.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality. Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

134

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 4, 2020

GEMMA M. ESTACIO
Holy Cross College
JHS TLE Teacher

Ma’am,
Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I solicit your
kind indulgence and consideration by answering questions included in the questionnaire
through an online interview.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality. Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

135

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 4, 2020

ROBIN EDUARD I. CASTRO
Holy Cross College
JHS Filipino Teacher

Sir,
Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I solicit your
kind indulgence and consideration by answering questions included in the questionnaire
through an online interview.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality. Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

136

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 4, 2020

RODEL N. NOGOT
Holy Cross College
JHS English Coordinator

Sir,
Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I solicit your
kind indulgence and consideration by answering questions included in the questionnaire
through an online interview.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality. Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

137

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 4, 2020

STEPHANIE D. LASIG
Holy Cross College
JHS AP Coordinator

Ma’am,
Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I solicit your
kind indulgence and consideration by answering questions included in the questionnaire
through an online interview.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality. Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

138

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 4, 2020

DIANA T. PINEDA
Holy Cross College
JHS SSG Adviser

Ma’am,
Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING

AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I solicit your
kind indulgence and consideration by answering questions included in the questionnaire
through an online interview.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality. Your positive response to this request will be a valuable contribution to the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher

139

APPENDIX G
(EXCUSE LETTERS FOR THE RESPONDENTS)

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Graduate School Consortium

March 5, 2020

Ma’am/Sir,

Greetings!
In connection to my thesis study entitled CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING
AMONG STUDENTS AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, may I excuse the
students whose names are listed on the attached paper from your classes today because
they were chosen to be the respondents of my study. The survey will only last for 15
minutes. Hoping that this request will merit your approval.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Respectfully yours,

CRISTINE M. YABES
Researcher