Determining the social acceptability of a large scale quarrying project: The case of Barangay San Rafael, Rodriguez, Rizal Province, Philippines

作者：Jimena Carla G^*; Mendoza Ma Emilinda T; Lagos Devralin T; Visco Emilia S; Amparo Jennifer S

来源：Asia Life Sciences, 2013, 22(2): 515-537.

• social acceptability
• people's participation
• quarrying
• Barangay San Rafael
• Rodriguez
• Rizal Province
• Philippines

The study looked into the process of determining social acceptability (SA) of a possible quarrying project in Barangay San Rafael, Rodriguez, Rizal Province, Philippines. In particular, it described the timing, stakeholders involvement as well as the methods and tools used in the process of determining the SA of LSQ. It also explained the results of the process of SA study. Furthermore, it analyzed the process in which the SA of a quarrying project was determined.
The manner of determining social acceptability of a large scale project undertaken in Barangay San Rafael, Rodriguez Rizal fulfilled an inclusive and participatory process. The early timing of ascertaining SA is beneficial for both the local community and the LSQ proponent. The multi-stakeholder approach to the SA study satisfied the DENR guidelines for public participation. Furthermore, the differing views by different stakeholders were articulated. The multiple tools used, particularly community profile, measurement of attitude, and perception study through the different data gathering methods (FGD, KII and social survey) became instrumental in a favorable process of determining social acceptability. The process contributed to the realization of genuine people's participation in several ways. It helped: (1) raised people's information about a possible quarrying project; (2) people reclaimed their voice; (3) different attitude positions are revealed and understood and (4) most important concerns about quarrying are openly discussed.

• 出版日期2013-12