This study attempts to assess the extent of implementation and integration of solid waste management indicators in public and private schools in General Santos in terms of waste reuse, waste reduction, waste collection, waste recycling, waste treatment, final waste disposal, and IEC advocacy/campaign. A modified questionnaire was given to the respondents which were composed of Senior High School students, Science teachers, and school administrators of one (1) private and public school. The comparative result of implementation and integration between the public and private schools revealed that both schools implement and integrate the policy on solid waste management to a great extent with a composite mean of 3.55 and 3.42 respectively. T-test result on the extent of the implementation and integration of Solid Waste Management between the two selected big schools in General Santos City showed no significant difference with a t-value of 1.03941and the p-value of 0.319106 which is less than 0.05 (p<.05). This justifies that the two public and private schools in General Santos City implements and integrates Solid Waste Management to a great extent. It is imperative, therefore, for the schools to continue prioritizing the programs and advocacies on solid waste management. The school administrators must also maintain high standards of integrating SWM in the learning process through campaigns, incentives, partnerships, organizational resources, and equity.

This study aimed to determine the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs implemented by business organizations in Sarangani Province in the frame of Triple Bottom Line Framework of Sustainability – People, Planet, and Profit (3Ps). It employed the mixed method research design using sequential qualitative and quantitative survey-type techniques. It involved fifty-two (52) respondents from medium-sized and large companies. Findings show that the main CSR drivers were customer satisfaction and company reputation/image while the major barrier was the lack of support from top management. In terms of involvement, the companies made efforts to address social injustice; partnered with communities to provide financial assistance; promoted waste management, energy, and water conservation; and, ensured employee well-being. In terms of integrating corporate citizenship, the companies recognized the role of leaders as CSR champions; incorporated CSR policies and integrated CSR initiatives in program development; installed CSR in their operational systems, as well as enabled M&E mechanisms. In assessing CSR program implementation, the companies established safety protocols in the workplace; educated their employees and the communities on environmental protection; and, hired local people from host communities. On issues and challenges, financial constraint was cited as a major concern while the benefits were gained from the areas of environmental conservation and compliance to national and local laws. Hence, the study concluded that many business organizations in Sarangani have already taken 3Ps- anchored proactive steps through CSR to make valuable contributions for the continuous development of medium and large-scale enterprises. It is therefore recommended that business organizations should increase their CSR program focus on Gender Equality, develop more CSR champions, increase employee involvement in CSR initiatives, and further CSR efforts through increased funding, while the government should introduce strategic measures to further encourage more companies to undertake CSR.