What the study found
The study found five major challenges faced by OIC-MAFAR municipal officers in Basilan Province: mismatched experience and educational qualifications, an understaffed workforce, unresolved conflict with local government units, insufficient salary and logistical support, and a lack of facilities plus shortages of farm and fishery inputs.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors conclude that these problems point to gaps in human resource planning, institutional coordination, and operational support that hinder agricultural extension delivery. The study suggests targeted policy interventions are needed to improve staff training, manpower, logistics, finance, and coordination with local governments.
What the researchers tested
The researchers used a qualitative phenomenological design, which focuses on people’s lived experiences. They conducted semi-structured interviews with all twelve OIC-MAFAR Municipal Officers in Basilan Province and analyzed the interview data using thematic analysis.
What worked and what didn't
The interview-based approach identified a consistent set of five challenges across the officers. What emerged as problems were worker qualification mismatches, too few staff, conflict with local government units, limited salary and logistics, and shortages of facilities and farm and fishery inputs.
What to keep in mind
The study was limited to all twelve OIC-MAFAR Municipal Officers in Basilan Province, so the findings are specific to that context. The abstract does not describe additional limitations beyond the scope and setting of the study.
Key points
- All twelve OIC-MAFAR Municipal Officers in Basilan were interviewed.
- Five main challenges were identified in agricultural extension work.
- The challenges included staffing shortages and mismatched qualifications.
- Conflicts with local government units were reported as an unresolved issue.
- The authors link the findings to gaps in training, coordination, and operational support.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Basilan extension officers face staffing, support, and coordination problems
- Authors:
- Datu Fadh Jaljalis, Lois Mauri Anne Liwanag, Leslie Anne Liwanag
- Publication date:
- 2026-01-27
- OpenAlex record:
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