http://ijaems.com/ Open Access international Journal to publish research paper en-us June One of the main agricultural industries in the Philippines, particularly in Central Luzon, has been rice production. This study investigated the influences and determinants on national rice production. Labor, capital, credit to agriculture, spending, irrigated areas, land, and fertilizer are the relevant factors. The Cobb-Douglas Production Function was used in the study. The relationship between production output and production inputs (factors) is modeled by the Cobb-Douglas Production Function. It is used to calculate ratios of inputs to one another for efficient production and to estimate the technological change in production methods. It measured the elasticity, marginal rate of contribution, and marginal returns of capital, labor, fertilizer, irrigation, production loan, farm area, and government spending to the total agricultural rice productivity of the Philippines. This paper also analyzed the production in terms of its input and output and estimated the relationship between each input and output. The results of this study showed that capital, expenditure, and land do not significantly affect the volumes of production of rice. While labor, credit to agriculture, irrigated areas, and fertilizer significantly affect the volume of production of rice. http://ijaems.com/detail/time-series-analysis-of-philippine-agricultural-rice-productivity-using-cobb-douglas-production-function-from-2017-to-2022/ Giselle H. Daproza, Maria Lourdes M. Dominguez, Myrell Ann C. Esguerra, Jocelyn E. Gonzales, Jocelyn B. Cruz http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/1IJAEMS-105202316-TimeSeries.pdf The strict implementation of the use of PHilGEPS has been a major practice in government agencies, going to lengths such as moving the dates of procurement activities or cancelling bidding projects due to errors in the posting of advertisements. Moreover, it is in no discreet information that PHilGEPS experienced major errors and technical difficulties last year, even opting to use a temporary facility for revamping and improvement of the old PHilGEPS Website. However, despite the strict implementation of the use of the website, errors and malpractices are still a major problem for some government agencies leading up to disallowances and even show-cause orders. This descriptive study aimed to determine the cause of the transgressions and errors in the use of the PHilGEPS Website and the possible solutions to avoid such malpractice in the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization. To obtain the needed information, a survey questionnaire in the form of Google Forms was undertaken for this aim. The participants of the study are employees of the agency that uses and manages the PHilGEPS account of the procurement unit. Findings show the lack of training related to the use of the website contributes to the errors in the transactions. Also, strengthening and continuous improvement of PHilGEPs must be prioritized to avoid errors and transgressions in required postings. http://ijaems.com/detail/internet-based-procurement-an-analysis-of-the-malpractices-and-errors-in-the-use-of-philgeps-website-of-the-philippine-center-for-postharvest-development-and-mechanization/ Trixia Kaye S. Dela Cruz, Gian Paolo B. Estrada, Aldren C. Garcia, James Lawrence A. Gose, Mercedes D. Santos http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/2IJAEMS-105202317-Internet.pdf This study explored the rice value chain (RVC) in Nueva Ecija, value additions, found restrictions, and offered to upgrade solutions to improve the competitiveness of the rice industry and specific segments in the RVC using the value chain analysis (VCA) methodology. Farmers, paddy dealers, millers, wholesalers, wholesaler-retailers, and retailers in Nueva Ecija provided primary data. Workshops with stakeholders were also held to validate preliminary findings and identify upgrading strategies. The RVC begins with the provision of inputs for paddy production and concludes with the consumption of milled rice. The RVC is dominated by a traditional multi-layered supply chain with interconnected chain actors consisting of competing farmers, paddy traders, millers, and rice traders in each segment and, frequently, with the involvement of brokers in both paddy aggregation and rice distribution, thereby increasing marketing cost. The major constraints identified in the RVC included high production and marketing costs of paddy and rice due to low yield, high labor and material inputs, and a lack of critical infrastructure and market facilities (e.g., modern mills, dryers, cheap transport, and energy), resulting in high domestic paddy and rice prices and low competitiveness of the entire rice VC. To improve competitiveness, the rice industry should focus on developing and promoting yield-increasing, postharvest loss-reducing, and cost-cutting technologies, as well as those that improve overall RVC efficiency, such as investments in enabling infrastructure and facilities for transport, handling, storage, drying, and milling. http://ijaems.com/detail/rice-value-chain-analysis-rice-seed-production-as-a-profitable-agribusiness-in-nueva-ecija/ Angie Rose A. Hilado, Jayries S. Hugo, Hikari D. Kodama, Jerald P. Lebite, Jennifer G. Fronda http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/3IJAEMS-105202318-Rice.pdf This study identified problems encountered in tourism sustainability in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. This covered the areas of economic, environmental and tourism managements aspects. Business’ years of operation and services offered in tourist spots were also identified in this study. This research study used a descriptive research design, and a structured interview is used as data collection tool. Participants of the study were 5 selected owners or member of association in different tourist spots in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. Based on the research study, tourism management aspect has the highest percentage of problems encountered, this includes the factors of crowd management and LGU and owner’s participation; environmental aspect has the second highest percentage of problems encountered, this area includes nature deterioration and preservation, pollution, and construction of tourism facilities and infrastructure development; and economic aspect has the least percentage of problems encountered which includes the factors of livelihood, income and employment. Environmental Aspect is an element of an organization's activities, products or services that can interact with the environment. There are two types of environmental aspects: (i) Direct Environmental Aspect Activities over which a company can be expected to have an influence and control. For example, emissions from processes. (ii) Indirect Environmental Aspect Actual or Potential activities over which the organization can be expected to have an influence, but no control. The economic aspect refers to the importance of social responsibility, broad consideration of society and businesses, contribution to public interest, and corporate voluntary participation. http://ijaems.com/detail/tourism-brand-and-strategy-for-sustainable-tourism-development-of-bongabon-nueva-ecija/ Rowie Grace O. Saclolo http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/4IJAEMS-01202310-Tourism.pdf This study examined how customers' preferences for pre-paid power metering systems in Ekiti State, Nigeria, were influenced by their perceptions of the billing system. Primary method of data collection was used. Data were obtained via a structured questionnaire that was given to a carefully chosen sample of 381 electricity users in the Ado-Ekiti metropolitan, the state capital of Ekiti, using a systematic sampling technique. The extent to which customers' preferences are impacted by how they perceive the billing system was examined using the Pearson product moment correlation method. The findings showed that customers' preferences for pre-paid power metering systems are positively and significantly influenced by how they view the billing system. The findings showed that customers' preferences for pre-paid power metering systems are positively and significantly influenced by how they view the billing system. http://ijaems.com/detail/effects-of-perceived-billing-system-on-customers-preference-for-pre-paid-electricity-metering-system-in-ekiti-state-nigeria/ T. R. Ibijoju, O. F. Babatunde, P. F. Ajetunmobi http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/5IJAEMS-105202320-Effectsof.pdf Agriculture is one of the main industries in the Philippines, and Nueva Ecija is known as the country's "Rice Granary." However, many farmers in the province face financial constraints that limit their ability to invest in their farms and improve their yields. This descriptive study aimed to explore the viability of agricultural value chain financing in Nueva Ecija. The researchers used convenience sampling and a survey questionnaire with a consent form to collect data from farmers, traders, and other actors in the agricultural value chain. The researchers analyzed the data using frequency count, percentages, and weighted mean. The study found that agricultural value chain financing is viable in Nueva Ecija, but only if there is an entity that can act as a link between the different actors in the chain. This could be a government agency, a non-governmental organization, or a private sector company. The link entity would need to provide financial and other support services to farmers, such as training and technical assistance, as well as facilitate connections between farmers and other actors in the value chain, such as traders and processors. This study provides valuable insights into the potential of agricultural value chain financing in Nueva Ecija. By highlighting the importance of link entities, the findings can inform the development of policies and programs that support agricultural development and poverty reduction in the province and beyond. http://ijaems.com/detail/the-viability-of-agricultural-value-chain-financing-in-the-province-of-nueva-ecija/ Zia Nicole V. Magsilang, Aimee Lyn DG. Manalese, Patricia Camille G. Mariano, Ivan Andrei R. Morada, Arjhel V. Domingo http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/6IJAEMS-10620233-TheViability.pdf The Hospitality industry is one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in the world. As the pandemic hits, many areas of the hospitality industry have been greatly affected. One of the major establishments that struggled is the hotels. This research study titled “Hotel Room Sales Strategies in the New Normal: Basis for Sustainable Operation”, aimed to identify the strategies of the hotels in terms of selling their hotel rooms in the new normal. Throughout the challenges, hotels created a way to remain on track and resume their operation. This research revealed that hotels in Cabanatuan City mostly utilized hotel group sales strategy, destination marketing sales strategy and guest reward sales strategy to increase hotel room sales as their basis for sustainable operation. http://ijaems.com/detail/hotel-room-sales-strategies-in-the-new-normal-basis-for-sustainable-operation/ Imeer Jeaisa L. Mauricio, Anastacia S. Mendoza, Xena Rose M. Muyot, Ara Venise C. Ocampo, Marilou P. Pascual http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/7IJAEMS-10620234-HotelRoom.pdf The Philippine Government, specifically the Commission on Audit, has made efforts to develop an Accounting System called the e-NGAS. It has an objective to improve productivity, transparency and accountability in financial management. However, as a system was introduced for agency adaptation, after a decade many agencies have not yet adopted it and it includes some agencies in the Province of Nueva Ecija. The researcher believes that understanding the factors of not adapting to the said system is the first step for a successful system implementation. Thus, this study seeks to identify, summarize, and better understand the factors that could affect user resistance. Adapted from the Theory of resistance by Klaus and Blanton (2010), factors are classified into four determinants as Organizational, Individual, Technical and Process Factors. However, technical factors are not included in the analysis of this study and are recommended for future studies. A total of thirty Government Accounting Employees from agencies that do not yet adapt to the eNGAS have answered the given structured questionnaire. And as a result, it reveals that Organizational and Process factors significantly affect the users. The factors such as lack of communication, lack of top management support, lack of training, lack of resources, work inconvenience, needed changes in employee's jobs and skills and communication process are among the factors specifically identified by the respondents. Through the information brought about by these studies, the researcher aims that it can help the eNGAS Steering Committee to develop more comprehensive strategies that can address such said factors. http://ijaems.com/detail/an-analysis-of-the-adaptation-of-electronic-new-government-accounting-system-engas-among-government-agencies-in-nueva-ecija/ Charyl M. Navarro, Jz Grace M. Nepomuceno, Maggie Mae C. Pascua, Rose Anne U. Rayos, Felipe E. Balaria http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/8IJAEMS-10620235-AnAnalysis.pdf It is no gain saying today that uncontrolled and uncoordinated roles of man are responsible for geo-environmental degradation in Nigeria, be it intentional or inadvertent. Take for instance, Nigeria which will be the focus of this paper has some conservation legislations currently in force and yet the state has not and may never recover from devastating drought years. Many failed measures have been advanced as efforts to improving the productivity of the needed potential of large expanse of land put under cultivation proved unsuccessful. That is, all the measures ever launched to improve agricultural output are not yielding much needed positive results. This is partly due to poor management during persistent drought spells. However, this paper sets to unravel the drought management skills that could be employed to actualise agricultural sustainability. Basically, literature search of information from articles from Google scholar, libraries, etc. as well as personal survey to federal and state ministry of agriculture were exploited. It may be safe to state, therefore, that designing strategies to control or curb drought should take advantage of archived data for present and future research studies that may help arrest the seemingly physical march of the Sahara Desert into West Africa. http://ijaems.com/detail/management-of-drought-and-desertification-for-sustainable-agricultural-development-in-nigeria/ Adeniji Olawale Aladelokun http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/9IJAEMS-10720231-Management.pdf