Vol. 88 (2026)
Original Articles - Urban, Land, Environmental Appraisal and Economics

Effectiveness of the Community Household Level Coconut Processing Project (CHLCPP) in Bukidnon, Philippines

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  • Christian Fel Soriano Batoctoy
Christian Fel Soriano Batoctoy
Department of Agricultural Sciences, College of Environment and Life Sciences, Mindanao State University at Naawan, Philippines
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/aestim-17288

Published 2025-11-03

Keywords

  • Effectiveness,
  • KEDP,
  • Profitability

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Abstract

The Philippine government spends a lot of resources to aid the farming sector. Still, most of the farmers are considered economically poor. The study evaluated the effectiveness of the KAANIB Enterprise Development Project’s coconut processing component by the Philippine Coconut Authority in Kibawe and Damulog, Bukidnon, 10 years after implementation. Using descriptive research and thematic analysis on 140 beneficiaries, it measured profitability changes through a paired sample t-test. Significant improvements were found in Return on Investment, Return on Asset, Return on Equity, Gross Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin for both locations. The study highlights the need for a proper community needs assessment and comprehensive impact evaluation to address project setbacks. Findings support policy recommendations to help the agency better achieve its goals.

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