Peralta, Maylene D.Esto, Genevieve A.Fabian, Angelicashe D.Gonzales, Ma. Patricia S.Paulo, Irene M.2025-09-052025-09-052024-05Peralta, M. D., Esto, G. A., Fabian, A. S. D., Gonzales, M. P. S., Paulo, I. M. (2024). Socio-economic contributions of vinegar processing center of Galongen-Maragayap, Bacnotan, La Union. [Unpublished Undergraduate Thesis]. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Mid La Union Campus, City of San Fernando, La Union. Lakasa ti Sirib, DMMMSU Institutional Repository.https://lakasa.dmmmsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/329Full textThe Vinegar Processing Center, initiated by the Galongen-Maragayap Fanners Association of Bacnotan, La Union Inc. and located in Maragayap, Bacnotan, La Union, was established in 2018, covering a total land area of 61.374 hectares. Its primary goal is to organize local livestock, integrated farming, and agro-forestry producers to enhance community development and improve living conditions through various facilities, services, and enterprises. This study delves into the project's socio-economic contributions to the beneficiaries. The study employed research-made survey questionnaires and documentary analysis to gather data from 10 project implementers and 26 beneficiaries. Using frequency and percentage analysis and a thorough review of relevant documents, the study found that the Vinegar Processing Center has positively contributed to its beneficiaries' social and economic well-being. Additionally, the implementers have implemented sustainability measures to ensure the project's continuous improvement and success. The study proposes a policy brief that assists project members in understanding waste segregation challenges and provides recommendations for effective waste management policies that are centered on the implementers.enSOCIAL SCIENCES::Business and economicsThesis