Provision of Basic Services to the Relocated Families in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines

Abstract

Residential relocation significantly affects the quality of life of families and their community. It is the role of the government to assist these relocated families to adjust in their environment by providing them or establishing in their community basic services. Employing the descriptive survey method, 233 household representatives chosen through purposive sampling answered the research questionnaire focused on confirming the provision of basic services and determining the satisfaction of the relocated families who benefitted from these services. This study collected strong confirmation and satisfaction on the provision of educational needs in the community. There was further confirmation on the provision of water services, power supply, waste disposal, roads and health services by the local government unit. However, lack of livelihood tools and limited inclusion of residents to trainings, and issues on medical assistance were noted as problems, hence should be responded with priority.