Abstract
The study aimed at assessing the livelihood needs of the residents in the Malagos Watershed. The residents in the area are mostly Indigenous Peoples (IPs).The study used descriptive-correlation design to describe the socio-demographic characteristics, livelihood needs and assistance, monthly household income, problems encountered by the respondents and the suggested solutions to the problems identified. The study collected primary data from the residents in the watershed with the use of an interview schedule. Random sampling was used to determine the samples from the different associations along the watershed. The study found out that most of the residents in the Malagos Watershed area are aged 36-60 years old, female, married, High School level in education, Diangan in tribe, Catholic, with 4-6 household size, housewives, and with monthly household income of P5,001-P10,000.Assessment of their livelihood needs had livestock and poultry raising as their priority. Work, financial and educational assistance are most needed. There is a significant difference in monthly household income of respondents when they are grouped according to socio-demographic characteristics regarding age, civil status, tribe and religion. Most of the problems the residents identified were the lack of livelihood, finances, education, poor health, potable water, electricity, assistance in agricultural production. To these, they suggested government support especially in infrastructure, health, education and financial help from government and/or nongovernment organizations.