Mohaimen K.
Pasandalan
MPA-201(Research)
1. Problem: Day to day congestion of vehicles in Cotabato City.
Title: Exploring the effect of Traffic Signaling System in Cotabato City: A Descriptive
Study
Background of the Study
The historical and socio-economic backgrounds of cities vary from country to country. Concerns
about transportation are shared by city dwellers, government workers, and students alike. Highly populated
cities and municipalities are confronted with serious transport problems. This is the result of inevitable
growth of different transport modes that invite more projects that would ease the congestion of vehicles and
pedestrians, to ensure safety among drivers and pedestrians, and reduce or eradicate the occurrence of
accidents especially along highways and unsignalized intersections.
National highways are regarded as essential routes for accessing various local government units
(LGU’s) in the Philippines since they offer the structure for arterial networks, street vendors and collectors.
Along these national roads are intersections.
Traffic signals are probably the most easily recognized traffic control devices. In some busy
intersections in a large city, a traffic signal may control the movement of more than 100,000 vehicles per
day. It indicates to moving cars and people when to halt, move forward cautiously, or move forward at all.
The traffic signal decreases delay and effectively reduces congestion.
Statement of the Problem
In general, this study would ascertain the effect of traffic lights at various intersections throughout
Cotabato City's national routes. This study will also answer the following specific questions:
1. Does the traffic signal system addresses the everyday vehicle congestion in the city?
2. Does the LGU Cotabato currently have any policies to reduce traffic congestion before traffic lights are
installed?
3. Is there a need for additional traffic lights in some intersection experiencing vehicle congestion?
Review of Related Literature
The need for traffic signalization from the perspective of local government units outside Metro
Manila: An Assessment by: Franklyn T. Amistad & Jose Regin F. Regidor
[Link]
Potential effect of Traffic Signaling System in Catbalogan City, Philippines by John Rey Allequer,
Jahnna Maye B. Domingo, Vienda Mae L. Papauran, Philip Jerome P. Pelayo, *Zoren O. Tizon
[Link]
Assessing the Need for Traffic Signalization from the Perspective of Local Government Units by
Philippine Institute for Development Studies
[Link]
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2. Problem: Inadequate solid waste management in different Barangays of Cotabato City
Title: Solid Waste Management Awareness and Practices among Barangays in Cotabato
City
Background of the Study
One of the most pressing problems in the world is the escalation of solid waste generated due to an
increasing population, leading to the deterioration of the environment. Solid waste management is one of the
challenges faced by many countries. Poor solid waste management will lead to various problems in health,
environment and socio-economic aspects.
Solid waste management pertains to the control of generation, storage, collection, transfer and
transport, processing, and disposal of solid wastes in a manner that is in accord with the best principles of
public health, economics, engineering, conservation, aesthetics, and other environmental considerations, and
that is also responsive to public attitudes. However, solid waste management tend to be ignored. Improper
waste disposal, inefficient waste collection and lack of disposal facilities are some concerns on solid waste
management in the Philippines. Due to this, Philippines was considered as world’s leading plastic. In
addition, poor management of solid waste may cause health hazards to inhabitants, environmental problems
such as water and soil contamination, air pollution and flooding and other socio-economic problem.
Statement of the Problem
This study will determine the importance of Solid waste management in the community. This study
will also answer the following specific questions:
1. How many Barangays in Cotabato City are practicing the Solid waste management?
2. How can Solid waste management affect the daily lives of constituents of Cotabato City?
3. Are there existing policies and programs related to Solid waste Management in different Barangays of
Cotabato City?
Review of Related Literature
Solid Waste Management Awareness and Practices among Senior High School Students in a State
College in Zamboanga City, Philippines by Romenick Alejandro Molina and Ivee Catan
[Link]
[Link]
Characterization of Solid Waste Management in Cotabato City: Basis for waste to energy generation
potential by Guialalluden M. Usop
[Link]
World Vision, Cotabato City to reduce waste through sustainable practices by Arnann Jay Agosto
[Link]
