ABSTRACT
The present work carried out to assess the socio-economic status of Purok
Manggahan, Barangay Pangatian, Cabanatuan City to generate empirical data and information on the socio-economic
condition of the barangay to determine what
specific extension program addressed to the concerned barangay. The study was
descriptive, and the researchers used survey questionnaires to gather data. A total of 30 household heads were
interviewed to collect the necessary data concerning the research. Results revealed that most household heads were
male, within the age range of 20 - 32 years old, married, Roman Catholic, farmers, and
earning a monthly income of 1000 - 3000 with a 4 - 6 children. As to the socio-economic status of the respondents,
they owned a house, single detached, made of light materials. Likewise, their sources
of energy for lights were electricity and dried woods for cooking. Their source
of potable water is a deep well. In terms of the health status of the respondents, they suffered from
common diseases such as cough, fever, flu. They consult the doctor when sick.
They used contraceptives in family planning. The pregnant women asked midwife
when they were pregnant and gave birth at home. Majority of the respondents’ children were currently studying at public school. The
respondents have skills that may enable them to land jobs to sustain family
needs. The researchers, therefore, suggest that there should be an implementation of livelihood projects to complement the
capability developed among the residents and to give assistance and funding for
the educational needs of their children and augment their financial
obligations.