Thesis Statement: The belief in the existence of Maria Makiling has negative effects.
Problem Questions: 1. What drives the people to believe in the existence of maria Makiling? 2. How do the people live in accordance with their belief in Maria Makiling? 3. Does their belief in the existence of Maria Makiling have negative effects? How?
Scope and Limitations:
This study concentrates on the negative effects on the people’s belief in the existence of Maria Makiling. The study will be conducted in Barangay Tuntungin-Putho Los Baños, Laguna and Jamboree Campsite in Los Baños, Laguna. The study includes interviews with the residents residing near the target area. The study seeks to know the effects of their belief regarding Maria Makiling’s existence. Because of various experiences of the residents, the study aims to look on both positive and negative effects.
The choice of respondents is only restricted to the residents near the target area, Tuntungin-Putho and Jamboree Campsite to be specific. The respondents are those who have experiences regarding the presence of Maria Makiling.
Significance of the Study:
The study regarding the existence of Maria Makiling can inform and change the point of view of the readers regarding the study. Due to various experiences and stories passed through generation to generation, this study aims to help the readers understand both sides of the issue regarding the positive and negative effects of their belief in the existence of Maria Makiling. With sufficient resources, this goal can be achieved by interviewing the residents near the target area. This study also aims to investigate more of Maria Makiling’s existence. In this way, Maria Makiling will be more recognized and known generally. The reader will benefit from this study through having better understanding of her existence.
INTRODUCTION:
Our study focuses on the negative effects of the people’s belief in the existence of Maria