In the Philippines, most farmers are engaged in balut production and it is the main source of their income. Through my research I want to know how important is balut to our society. The result of the study is expected to have various uses. First, it is a good reading material to those who are seeking information about Socio economic analysis of balut producers in General Santos City. Finally, It also used for further research and additional to existing body of knowledge.
In General Santos City, Brgy. Baluan is known as the balut capital. Most of the balut producers are proud for their achievement for getting the attention of the consumers. Because some of the consumers said that balut in Baluan is the most delicious, nutritious and flavorful. Every fiestas in Baluan or even in neighboring barangays balut is one of the most attraction of local people and the tourist.
According to Romeo Naldoza one of the member of association of balut producers in Baluan said that in terms of knowledge in balut making, balut management practices, and education most of them are depending in the knowledge of their “co-balut “ and they gather ideas through experience. And the secondary sources of their income is farming and there is no government institution that help them for their finances in their production. They use their own money sometimes they borrow to their neighbors and “co-balut”. According to him balut is seasonal variation in demand and supply. Balut and penoy generally peaks from October to January during the colder months and during the holidays seasons and is generally lower from March to June.
However, if government programs will give attention the problems of the balut producers it easy for them to compete to the other products in terms of price and quality. And it can also help to improve our economy. In barangay Baluan, the balut producers are going to find some ways to have the attention of the government officials to have a