The survey covered a total of 903 households and 3,594 individuals. The average household size is 4. The smallest households have only one member, while the biggest household has 16 members.

There is a large working-age population (15-64 years old) consisting of 2,330 individuals, and is equivalent to 65% of the total population. The young dependents population (0-14 years old) comprises 1,195 individuals, which is equivalent to 33.25% of the total population.

Of the 3,594 individuals, 1,842 (equivalent to 51%) are male while 1,774 are female (equivalent to 49%).

Eighty-four percent (84%) of the total population attended formal schooling ranging from elementary to college. Two percent (2%) of the total population either went through vocational/technical skills training or alternative learning system (ALS).

Persons with disability (PWDs) are considered as vulnerable members of the households and communities, and whose needs have to be considered in the design and delivery of services, including sanitation. Of the total population surveyed, 292 claim to have disabilities, which is equivalent to 8.12%.

Persons with special needs include single parents, senior citizens, school dropouts, victims of harassment and violence (including sexual), pregnant, and others. Similar to PWDs, these persons are considered as vulnerable and need special attention. Of the total population surveyed, 445 claim to have special needs.

The most common illness afflicting households is common fever/flu (183 households). This is followed by urinary tract infection (UTI) reported by 127 households, and common colds/coughs by 127 households.

Ninety one percent (91%) of the households claim to have experienced ground shaking within the study area. Seventy-seven percent (77%) stated having experienced flooding.

Twenty-two percent (22%) of the households are rooted in Manila, 21% are from other areas of Metro Manila, 11% came from other parts of Luzon, while 46% came from other parts of the country.

More than ninety-four percent, (94.24%) or 851 households have been residing in their current location for at least 2 years, 4.43% or 40 households have been living between 6 months to 1 year, and 1.33 % or 12 households have been living less than 6 months within the study area.

Majority of the dwelling units are made up of light materials and salvaged or makeshift materials. Forty eight percent (48%) of the households live in dwelling units with light materials for the floor. Fifty percent (50%) live in dwelling units with light materials for the roof, while 45% live in dwelling units with light materials for the walls.

Nineteen percent (19%) have piped connection as a group, while 8% have piped connections with individual meters.

Eighty-five percent (85%) of the households have unimproved toilet facilities. Sixty percent (60%) from this group make use of hanging toilet or hanging latrine, while 23% use bucket/pail or arinola. Three percent (3%) or 26 households have no toilet facility at all.

About 75%, or 672 households, stated that they needed improved toilet facilities, while 25%, or 229 households claimed they do not need one. The most common reason provided as to why households use unimproved toilet facilities is the lack of available space for toilets.

On ownership of the toilet facilities, 61% of the households claim exclusive use of their toilets, while 29% share with other households. This is also mainly attributed to the lack of space within the dwelling units of the households.

Of the total population surveyed, 58% are unemployed, while 42% are employed. Of the total employed population, 99% are within the 15-64 years old age group, and 1% are within the 65 years old and above age group.

Using the aggregated monthly income (across all sources) as reference, the mean household income was computed as PhP11,952.73.

The mean monthly household expenditure is, Php 6,209.75.

The mean household income was computed as PhP11,952.73. The mean monthly household expenditure is, Php 6,209.75. The mean monthly net income of the surveyed households is PhP5,739.72.

On the willingness to avail of the PTS, 76% of the households expressed their willingness, while 24% refused or were not. Most of these households that are not willing to avail of the PTS provided lack of space as well as use of other toilets (most of which are not categorized as improved) as their reasons.

On the factors that would encourage them to avail of and use the PTS, 49% identified free installation, while 30% selected water conservation.

As for the factors that would discourage them from availing of and utilizing the PTS, 44% pointed out to untested technology, 23% selected high cost, and 18% said that they will be dissuaded by installation fees.