This study aims to record and assess the noise risk in the sensitive areas of the administrative center in the Municipality of Manolo Fortich, province of Bukidnon, Philippines. Since these areas are more exposed to the effects of noise pollution, there has been an increase in noise pollution which needs to be addressed. The study used quantitative research method through the collected noise data for each location using a SL-4010 sound level meter across three weeks. The study employed quantitative analysis in F-Test using SPSS. The noise data that are compared with the World Health Organization Standards indicates the occurrence of noise annoyance in the sensitive areas, which may hamper learning and focus on daily activities. The results show that there is a significant difference in the environmental noise levels across the different sensitive areas during the conduct of the data gathering. The noise level for the schools along the highway was higher than that of the tertiary institution located farther from the national highway. Furthermore, results suggest that there is no significant difference in noise levels across these sensitive areas both in the morning and in the afternoon with F-values, 72.05 and 84.93, respectively. The following interventions are recommended: (a) conduct noise monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment; (b) implement strict urban planning and zoning regulations; (c) create noise barriers and buffer zones; (d) conduct public awareness and education collaboration; and (e) conduct of descriptive-correlational research. This study will serve as a baseline data for the local government unit that will lead to better ordinance, policies, and implementation process to control the noise annoyance in the sensitive areas. This study extends beyond the locality of the scope, for it may serve as a valuable resource information for battling noise pollution to create a better environment across the globe.
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Sheerah Dale M. Orlasan. Master of Management in Environmental Planning Management, Student, Liceo de Cagayan University, email: sdorlasan72769@liceo.edu.ph
Judy Marie R. Zoleta. Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Development Studies, Professor, Liceo de Cagayan University. Email: jrzoleta@liceo.edu.ph
Kenn Migan Vincent C. Gumonan. Corresponding author. Master of Science in Information Technology, Instructor, Cebu Institute of Technology University. Email: kennmiganvincent.gumonan@cit.edu
“All authors equally contributed to the conception, design, preparation, data gathering and analysis, and writing of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.”
No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).
This work was not supported by any funding.
All glory to God. The researchers would like to thank the Brgy. Tankulan, Manolo Fortich Bukidnon Officials for allowing us to conduct the study. To the university professors of Liceo de Cagayan University for their unending support and to their family and friends for all their support. Truly this study will not be possible without their contributions.
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Orlasan, S.D.M., Zoleta, J.M.R. & Gumonan, K.M.V. (2024). Noise risk assessment of the sensitive areas in the Administrative Center of Manolo Fortich Bukidnon. International Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, 4(4), 19-35. https://doi.org/10.53378/ijstem.353119
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