Child Labor Practices in Samar: Inputs to Alternative Learning Program
Keywords:
Child Labor, Practices, Inputs, Alternative Learning ProgramAbstract
This study determined the child labor practices in Samar involving in-school and out-school children below 18 years old in Samar as stated on Republic Act 7610, Section 3, paragraph (a). The study employed the descriptive-developmental research design using the structured interview as the principal instrument to gather the needed data in order to answer the research questions. The researcher attempted to determine the child labor practice in-school and out- of school child laborers in the Province of Samar. The out-of-school posted the highest average income from child labor which amounted to Php 1,511.31 while the in-school respondents earned Php 1,254.68. In general, the average income of child laborers involved in this study was posted at Php 1,511.31 with a standard deviation of 1, 154.74. This indicates that the income from child labor is very meagre. The typical child labourer who is in-school is more or less 14 years old of age, male, whose parents reached in elementary level and a domestic helper, belongs to a family of eight members, first-born, with average income of Php 1,274.15 through child labor. Cooperation is particularly vital for cross-border return operations, with agencies from different countries involved at both the sending and reclaiming ends. Dealing effectively with the transnational element of the problems requires a greater exchange of information and collaboration between law enforcers in neighboring counties. Granted collaboration between relevant government agencies and NGOs across borders is also essential in order to ensure smooth and effective integration of child victims back into their home communities.
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