3 research outputs found
Fishing gear for prawn and shrimp used in the Philippines today
No full textThe report describes the different gears used for collecting penaeids which have been traditionally used in the Philippines. Twenty gears are presently found throughout the Philippines: nine for collecting sugpo fry and 13 for capturing adult prawns. Thirty-six figures are included in this report. The illustrations were done by Mr. Panfilo Legazpi, Jr., a scientific illustrator at SIA, based on colored photographs and actual observations.
Also in: Compilation of JICA Expert Activities at SEAFDEC, Aquaculture Department (1974-1985) by S. Fukumoto, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) 1989, pp 63-75.This paper describes various types of shrimping and prawning gear and devices, most of which have been traditionally used in the Philippines, with some ecological notes. This study provides basic information on prawn culture and fry collection, which will be useful for private fishpond operators and workers
Video Games and Its Effect on Crime
No full textFor over three decades, the media has blamed violent video games as one of the main reasons why today’s youth commits violent crimes. The research that has been conducted does not support the media’s allegations. This project aims to highlight some of the flaws in the research that has been done in this field of study. Also, this project proposes the idea that one should look at how video games may help reduce crime. This is done by looking at the inverse correlation between the violent crime rate in the United States and the rate of violent video game sales. Also, the author conducted a qualitative study that aims to find how playing video games online may help reduce crime. The study included six interviews with members of an eSports club at a public university. The author found evidence of informal social control and how that may help reduce violent crime. There are limitations to the study, but overall this is a huge step into researching an area of study that has not been tapped to before
The Christian ministry : case studies of preachers of the Churches of Christ in Bicol, Philippines
No full textThis thesis examines the challenges faced by the ministers of religion in Churches of Christ (Restoration Movement) in Bicol, Philippines. The goal is to do theology from below, not from above, as pastoral ministry must come from the experience of those who practice it, not from textbooks. The pastoral perspectives of the dilemmas that the ministers raise are heard, observed, documented, and then reflected upon. To do this, case studies of four preachers are used and the mga problema that they present are explored with them.
As a result, first, I introduce some of those challenges which are perplexing on the ground level and which appear to be under-researched in serious theological circles, especially in an Asian context. Second, I hope that these case studies can be used to stimulate reflection in ministerial and spiritual formation. Third, I document some of the theology and methodology of the Churches of Christ, particularly as practiced in the Philippines.
Chapter 1 explores the dichotomy between the perceived satisfaction in the pastoral ministry with the crisis of role and identity. In particular, issues such as forced exits and stress are presented while baptism and preaching are scrutinized. Chapter 2 centres on the conundrums experienced in planting a new church and being the lone planter. Chapter 3 examines three challenges–the task of ministering in a home congregation, the issue of accreditation in ministerial training, and how the minister can be a success and grow the church. Never far from the thoughts and actions of any of the Bicolano ministers is the problema of poverty, so Chapter 4 considers some of the Filipino, personal, and spiritual complexities of poverty, delineates a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration in any effort to overcome this malady and concludes with a particular reference to ministry
