Table 4 Demographic profile of the respondents (public officials and operators)

Demographic and economic profile of respondents
Items Public officials Operators
Gender 70% - Female (majority) 63% - Male (majority)
Civil status 60% - Married (majority) 80% - Married (majority)
Educational attainment 50% - College graduate (majority) 74% - College graduate (majority)
Age 47 years old (average) 46 years old (average)
Years of involvement 5 years involvement (average) 4 years involvement (average)
Income 50% (above PhP40,000.00) 70% (between PhP10-20,000.00)
Category 45% (regional offices) 67% (management team/employees)
Level of understanding 40% - High (majority) 57% - Moderate (majority)
Level of awareness 35% - High (majority) 47% - High (majority)