Multi-Stakeholders’ Level of Engagement in Linao Creek Program, Municipality of Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, Philippines

This descriptive survey aimed to determine the multi-stakeholders’ level of engagement in Linao Creek Program as assessed by the 360 randomly selected household residents of Barangay Tabucan, Ilaya Poblacion, Ilaud Poblacion, Tabuc-Suba, Lagubang, Linao, and Cruz, in the Municipality of Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, Philippines. The respondents were classified according to age, civil status, highest education, and occupation. The data were coded, processed, and statistically analyzed using frequency and percentage, Mean, Standard Deviation, and One-Way ANOVA. The results showed that the multi-stakeholders had “High” level of cognitive, behavioral, emotional and social engagement in Linao Creek Program as assessed by the respondents. The results also showed that there were significant differences in the level of multi-stakeholders’ cognitive, behavioral, emotional and social engagement in Linao Creek Program as assessed by the respondents when classified according to age, educational attainment, and occupation. However, no significant difference was noted in the level of multistakeholders’ cognitive, behavioral, emotional and social engagement in Linao Creek Program as assessed by the respondents when classified according to civil status. Based on the study's findings, the Local Government Unit (LGU) may focus on increasing awareness of the Linao Creek Program to drive greater engagement through various strategies that clearly explain the program's objectives, benefits, and individual roles in ensuring its success.