INTRODUCTION
Q1: What made you choose this topic?
A: We chose this topic because power interruption and high electricity rates are
recurring problems in Oriental Mindoro. We wanted to understand if switching to
renewable or non-conventional energy, like solar or biomass, could be a better and
more sustainable solution for both the community and the environment.
Q2: What’s the main problem your study wants to solve?
A: The main problem is the continuous increase in electricity prices and frequent
power outages in Oriental Mindoro, which affect households, students, and
businesses. We wanted to explore how using non-conventional energy could help
reduce these issues.
Q3: Why is your study important?
A: It’s important because it gives insights that can help local government units and
communities make informed decisions about adopting renewable energy. It also
promotes environmental awareness and sustainability in the province.
METHODS
Q4: Why did you use a qualitative research design?
A: We used a qualitative design because our goal was to understand people’s real
experiences and opinions. We wanted to know how and why they view solar,
biomass, wind, and hydro energy as beneficial or not, instead of just collecting
numerical data.
Q5: How did you gather your data?
A: We conducted semi-structured interviews and open-ended surveys with residents
and community leaders from Barangay Sapul, and also with staff from the Provincial
Government–Environment and Natural Resources Office. Their responses gave us
both community and expert perspectives.
Q6: How did you analyze the data?
A: We used content analysis. First, we transcribed and translated all responses into
English. Then, we coded and grouped the answers into themes like economic
benefits, safety, environmental impact, and drawbacks. After that, we interpreted
these themes to summarize the findings.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Q7: What are your main findings?
A: We found that people strongly support renewable energy, especially solar and
biomass. They said these reduce monthly costs, are safer, and are better for the
environment. However, they also mentioned some drawbacks, like poor solar
performance during rainy days and the high cost or feasibility issues of hydropower
and wind energy.
Q8: Why do people prefer solar and biomass over other sources?
A: Because solar is affordable in the long run and helps even when there are power
interruptions, while biomass is seen as a cleaner and reliable alternative to fossil
fuels. Both are practical for the community.
Q9: Did your findings match your expectations?
A: Yes, mostly. We expected that renewable energy would be viewed positively, and
the results confirmed that. But we also discovered that not all renewable types are
equally practical in Mindoro due to environmental and location challenges.
CONCLUSION
Q10: What can you conclude from your study?
A: We concluded that renewable energy, especially solar and biomass, has strong
potential to address Oriental Mindoro’s problems with high electricity costs and power
interruptions while helping protect the environment.
Q11: What are your recommendations?
A: We recommend that local government units support more solar projects,
especially in off-grid areas. We also suggest more research about the long-term
sustainability of biomass, hydropower, and wind energy in the province.
GENERAL / DEFENSE-TYPE QUESTIONS
Q12: What challenges did you face during the research?
A: One challenge was gathering responses because some participants were busy or
hesitant to be interviewed. Another was translating and interpreting their statements
accurately without changing their meaning.
Q13: How can your study help the local government?
A: It can help them create better energy policies, like promoting solar installations in
rural barangays and providing incentives for renewable energy use.
Q14: If you could improve your study, what would you change?
A: We’d include more participants from different barangays and add quantitative data
like cost comparisons or energy output measurements to make the analysis broader.
1 minute script for conclusion:
For our conclusion, we found out that renewable or non-conventional energy
sources, especially solar and biomass, are more beneficial compared to the usual or
conventional electricity used here in Oriental Mindoro.
These types of energy help a lot in lowering electricity expenses, they’re safer to use,
and they can still provide light or power even during brownouts — which is very
helpful in remote areas. Solar, for example, is easy to maintain and doesn’t harm the
environment, while biomass can use waste materials to generate power.
However, we also recognized some limitations, like solar not being that effective
during rainy days, and biomass needing proper management to stay sustainable.
Hydropower and wind power are also good alternatives, but they’re harder to apply
here because of environmental and location issues.
Overall, our study shows that people in Oriental Mindoro really support renewable
energy because it’s sustainable, safe, and eco-friendly. If the government continues
to support and invest in these kinds of energy, it can really help solve the province’s
ongoing problems with high electricity costs, frequent power interruptions, and
environmental damage.
30 minute script for conclusion:
In conclusion, our study shows that renewable energy sources like solar and biomass
are better options than conventional electricity in Oriental Mindoro. They help lower
electricity costs, provide reliable power even during brownouts, and are safer and
more environment-friendly.
We also found some challenges, like solar being less effective in rainy weather and
biomass needing proper waste management. But overall, renewable energy is still
the best long-term solution to reduce power hikes, improve energy access, and
protect the environment in the province.
