EVALUATIVE STUDY OF THE MISAMIS ORIENTAL RURAL ELECTRIC SERVICE COOPERATIVE

THE TARGET GROUP HAS SUBSTANTIALLY BENEFITTED FROM THE PROJECT BY INCREASED QUALITY IN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LIFE. IN ADDITION, OTHER SEGMENTS OF SOCIETY HAVE SHARED IN THE PROJECT'S BENEFITS. ELECTRIFICATION HAS IMPROVED HEALTH STANDARDS THROUGH (1)PURE AND SAFE WATER, (2)GREATER AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY CLINICS AND HOSPITALS, AND (3)GREATER USE OF REFRIGERATORS TO COMBAT FOOD SPOILAGE. ELECTRIFICATION HAS INCREASED THE USE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES. IT HAS MADE HOMES SAFER AND RAISED THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY INTRODUCING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES SUCH AS ELECTRIC IRONS. PRODUCTION HAS INCREASED IN EXISTING BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES, AND NEW BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN ATTRACTED TO THE AREA BECAUSE OF THE CHEAP ELECTRICITY. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION HAS INCREASED DUE TO BOTH WATER AND LIGHTING (HOGS, POULTRY, ETC.) EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME HAVE INCREASED BECAUSE OF THE GREATER NUMBER OF BETTER-PAYING JOBS IN THE AREA DUE TO THE GROWING DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESSES, AND DUE TO THE GREATER PRODUCTIVITY OF FARMS BASED UPON ELECTRICITY.