TRENDS, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES OF CAMIGUIN POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE INCOME GENERATING PROJECTS

Abstract

Assessment is the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something. The main objective of the study is to assess the status of the existing IGPs of Camiguin Polytechnic State College, Balbagon, Mambajao, Camiguin. The study is a descriptive type of research. Secondary data were obtained The gathered data were analyzed using simple percentages and comparative analysis. Interview was conducted to qualify the data gathered. The study covered the IGPs from CY 2017 to 2021 under non-agri business. There were five identifiable IGPs of the College, namely: Printing Services, Rental Services, Identification Card Services, Laminating Services, and Binding Services (Ring Binding). Between 2017 and 2021, the IGP's revenue trended downward. After the IGP temporarily ceased operations due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the College's income has been steadily declining. Further contributing to the downward trend in IGP revenue were factors like the decentralization of IGP operations like printing services and the delayed arrival and delivery of supplies and materials. The challenges encountered in the IGPs included the limited budget, inadequate working space for production operations, decentralized printing services, delayed arrival and deliveries of requested supplies and materials, and damaged and dilapidated rental facilities. As the College sets to escalate its production activities to boost added revenues to be reported in its coffers, there is a need to centralize its IGPs operations for proper accountability and improved reporting system on the results of the business operations.

Keywords: Assessment, trends, challenges, opportunities, Income Generating, Projects,