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THE BARANGAY PEACEKEEPING ACTION TEAM AS IMPLEMENTED IN
BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO, ANGONO, RIZAL
A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty
of the Graduate School
Bicol University
Legazpi City
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree of
Masters of Arts in Peace and Security Studies
ROGELIO CRUZ SAN JUAN
December 2013
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Republic of the Philippines
BICOLUNIVERSITY
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Legazpi City
RECOMMENDATION FOR ORAL EXAMINATION
The thesis hereto attached, entitled: “THE BARANGAY PEACEKEEPING
ACTION TEAM AS IMPLEMENTED IN BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO, ANGONO,
RIZAL”, prepared and submitted by ROGELIO CRUZ SAN JUAN, in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Masters of Arts in Peace and
Security Studies, is hereby submitted to the Thesis Committee for consideration.
HERBERT B. ROSANA, Ph. D
Adviser
December 2013
THESIS COMMITTEE
This thesis, entitled: “THE BARANGAY PEACEKEEPING ACTION
TEAM AS IMPLEMENTED IN BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO, ANGONO, RIZAL”,
prepared and submitted by ROGELIO CRUZ SAN JUAN, in partial fulfillment of
the requirements for the Degree of Masters of Arts in Peace and Security
Studies, is hereby recommended for oral examination.
Flor A. Jenkin, Ph.D.
Chairman
Albert Ignatius D. Ferro, Ph.D.
Member
Lorna M. Miña, Ph.D.
Member
Mark Erwin T. Aspra, Ph.D.
Member
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Republic of the Philippines
BICOL UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Legazpi City
RESULTS OF THE ORAL EXAMINATION
Candidate:
ROGELIO CRUZ SAN JUAN
Title:
“THE BARANGAY PEACEKEEPING ACTION TEAM AS
IMPLEMENTED IN BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO, ANGONO,
RIZAL”
Date:
Place:
At the Graduate School – Bicol University Extension
Classroom, , Philippine National Police Training Service
Building, Camp Crame, Quezon City.
This is to certify that ROGELIO CRUZ SAN JUAN have passed the oral
examination with the rating of ________%.
Oral Examination Panel
Action Taken
Flor A. Jenkin, Ph.D.
Chairman
__________________
Albert Ignatius D. Ferro, Ph.D.
Member
__________________
Lorna M. Miña, Ph.D,
Member
__________________
Mark Erwin T. Aspra, Ph.D.
Member
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Republic of the Philippines
BICOL UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Legazpi City
APPROVAL SHEET
Upon the recommendation of the ORAL EXAMINATION COMMITTEE,
this thesis entitled, “THE BARANGAY PEACEKEEPING ACTION TEAM AS
IMPLEMENTED IN BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO, ANGONO, RIZAL”, prepared
and submitted by ROGELIO CRUZ SAN JUAN is hereby approved in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in Peace and
Security Studies.
NORA L. LICUP, Ph.D.
Dean
HELEN M. LLENARESAS, Ed.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs
FAY LEA PATRIA M. LAURAYA, Ph.D.
President
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Researcher would like to extend deepest and warmest thanks to the
following persons who rendered their support and valuable assistance for the
accomplishment of this study:
Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya, Ph.D., President of Bicol University for her
support for both the professors and the student;
Helen M. Llenaresas, Ed.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs, for the
great concern regarding high standard graduate education for challenging the
students to pursue these studies;
Nora L. Licup, Ph.D., Dean, Graduate School – Bicol University, for
challenging the students concern and continuous supervision on the studies of
every student;
Dr. Herbert B. Rosana, Ph.D., my Thesis Adviser, for rendering
immeasurable guidance through constant reviews, explanations and suggestions
to make this work successful;
The Thesis Committee, Flor A. Jenkin, Ph.D., The Chairman of the Thesis
Panel; Albert Ignatius D. Ferro, Ph.D.; Lorna M. Miña, Ph.D.; and, Mark Edwin T.
Aspra, Ph.D, Panelists during the Oral Examination, for the suggestions and
corrections of grammar to improve this study and for sage advice, insightful
criticism, and imparting knowledge about thesis writing and for their
encouragement to improve the study;
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To my classmates in this course, the Master of Arts in Peace and Security
Studies, Camp Crame Extension Class, my Superior Officers, and colleagues,
the Local Executives, and the Respondents, who supported the study through
their ideas, efforts and precious time for the interview despite of hectic schedule
and load of activities.
All the Faculty Members of the Graduate School – Bicol University, for their
assistance, concern, consideration and support to the researcher, especially to
our Professors, Dr. Nora L. Licup; Atty. Rustico T. de Belen; Dr. Lylia CorporalSena; Dr. Albert Ignatius D. Ferro; Dr. Herbert S. Rosana; and Prof. Flor A.
Jenkin, for their advices, insightful criticisms, patience and encouragement, aided
the writing of this thesis in innumerable ways, for their advice, friendship, and
support.
The librarians of the different libraries, the researchers visited; the National
Library, the Angono Municipal Library, the Pasig City Library, the Library of
University of Rizal System – Angono Campus, the Library of University of the
Philippines - Diliman Campus for supplementing studies to the researchers;
To our family friends, Madame Girlie and Sir Rainier, who give support to
the financial needs of the author especially during the incumbency of the author’s
studies and thesis writing.
My Classmates and Friends, for their unfailing support, advice, and
encouragement to the researcher to pursue this study;
My Parents, Parents In-law, my brothers and sister, my brothers and sister
in-law, and my loving children, especially to my loving wife, an outmost
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appreciation and acknowledgment, for the prayers, love, understanding,
patience, concern, moral and financial assistance, for their patience, moral
support, unconditional love, and impeccable understanding, and who taught me
that the best kind of knowledge is that which is learned for its own care;
To my very special and supportive wife, Evelyn, and our loving children
Camille and Clarice, Rogel Marie, Leona Marie, and our only son, Leon Marc
Rogel, my beloved parents and parents in-law, my brothers and sister, my
brothers and sister in-law, for their encouragement, support, and undying love to
finish my studies.
Above all, to Our God Almighty who always provides me with courage,
strength, and wisdom to face the obstacles in life and hindrances while doing this
thesis, and never fails to lead and guide to the right path of life for the undying
love, guidance, and for giving us vigor and courage to make this manuscript
possible, for thy divine grace and mercy.
RCSJ
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ABSTRACT
Title:
AS
ANGONO,
Author:
“THE BARANGAY PEACEKEEPING ACTION TEAM
IMPLEMENTED IN BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO,
RIZAL”
ROGELIO CRUZ SAN JUAN
Adviser:
Type of Document:
Unpublished Graduate Thesis
This study aims to examine the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team as
implemented in Barangay San Isidro, Angono, Rizal. This research is done with
the purpose of helping the Local and National Government, particularly the
Philippine National Police and other stakeholders on how to alleviate and or
improve the program, especially the necessities that will benefit the members of
the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team and the populace who are the
constituents of their voluntary service. In examining the Barangay Peacekeeping
Action Team in Barangay San Isidro, Angono, the researcher collaboratively visit
different Sitios and strategic places of the Barangay San Isidro, Angono, Rizal
and ask comments and support to the Local Executives, and numbers of
residents and members of the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team for the
intended research. After thorough verification, the researcher had finally got an
approval from the aforesaid. While doing the research, the author meet different
kinds of people who also have different point of views on the program of which
majority of the number of said respondents are males.
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The aim of the study was to describe the strength and weaknesses of
Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team as implemented in Barangay San Isidro,
Angono. The descriptive, documentary analysis and survey type of research
were used in seeking the needed data and information. The data were obtained
from 210 respondents.
The population of the study consists of the selected
residential areas of the Barangay San Isidro, Angono, Rizal. For logistical
reasons and for practicality, the researcher decided to choose the areas based
on its strategic location, which typically would reflect more or less the population
of the Barangay San Isidro, Angono, Rizal. The questionnaires were given
personally to the respondents by the researcher. All the distributed copies of the
instrument duly accomplished were retrieved.
The content validated the questionnaire checklist was the main tool of this
study. The questionnaire construction was guided by the specific questions in the
statement of the problem. English language was used. However, in the actual
administration of it, Filipino translation was used in this study. The statistical tools
used in this study were the frequency count and ranking.
The study used a descriptive method of research with the use of a selfmade
validated
questionnaire
accomplishments of the
and
documentary
analysis
using
the
Angono Police Station for the Calendar Year 2010-
2012. The respondents of the study were the uniformed personnel of Angono
Police Station, Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams members and the
community.
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Based from the gathered data, the following are the findings of the study:
The creation of BPAT is designed to give a rightful strategy for COPS where the
PNP leads an empowered community to lay the groundwork against the
prevalence of criminality in their area. The Barangay Peacekeeping ActionTeams
(BPAT) were conceptualized to provide better police services to the citizens.
Thus, the proper conduct of barangay peacekeeping is paramount in the success
of this system in order to guarantee an improved security and safety situation in
the whole country; the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams serve as the
primary force multipliers of the police in controlling, suppressing and preventing
crime in Barangay San Isidro, Angono, Rizal; an overall Average Weighted Mean
of 4.10 was obtained on the strength and weaknesses in the implementation of
the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams in Barangay San Isidro, Angono,
Rizal as to management and governance, participation of stakeholders,
availability of resources and acceptability to the community with a verbal
interpretation of agree; the contributory factors to the success or failure of the
Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team is responsive in developing a well
organized force multiplier in maintaining peace and order in Barangay San Isidro,
Angono, Rizal; and based from the gathered data, the Barangay Peacekeeping
Action Teams need to strengthen their capabilities and be fully equipped so that
they could be able to effectively perform in accordance with their functions.
On the basis of the established findings, the following conclusions were
drawn: The Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPAT) are the examples
that the PNP does not stop in giving the community the best possible policing
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system.
It
promote an environment of mutual trust and confidence while
maintaining tranquility and order and providing safety services; The police in the
community is a gesture of PNP's commitment to pursue an effective community
partnership in support of sustained barangay-based anti-crime strategy in
collaboration with the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team in Barangay San
Isidro, Angono, Rizal; The strength and weaknesses of BPAT help guide the
Angono Police Station in promoting peace and security in Barangay San Isidro,
Angono, Rizal to update the skills of the members and providing enough
logistical support which will enhance the performance of Barangay Peacekeeping
Action Teams; the factors contributory to the success and failure of the Barangay
Peacekeeping Action Team act as guide to enhance the performance of BPAT
as a force multiplier in helping the Angono Municipal Police Station in maintaining
peace and order in the community; and the formulation of a Barangay
Peacekeeping Action Teams Capability Enhancement Program which will help
improve the skills and capability of the members in the performance of their
functions.
Based
on
the
foregoing
conclusions
recommendations are hereby submitted:
deduced,
the
following
Strengthen community commitment
and participation on the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams through
accreditation of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) with the Philippine
National Police; continuous motivation among individual member of the Barangay
Peacekeeping Action Teams by giving appropriate incentives, recognition/award,
and reward on exemplary performance; solicitation of support from the Local
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Government Units, Non-Government Organizations and the local businessmen
for skill enhancement and capability including honorarium of BPAT members
necessary in the delivery of peace and order and public safety services in their
respective barangay; the need to give incentives like insurance and free
hospitalization to all Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams; recommended to
have a constant coordination with the Local Police in order to monitor peace and
order in the community. Such affiliation are beneficial to their working relations in
ensuring security of the people; in order to uphold the capability of the Barangay
Peacekeeping Action Teams to render security services, it is also recommended
to hold an annual seminar and training.
There may not only enhance their
character as public servants but as well as to establish a camaraderie and good
relationship among them; and the adoption of the new Barangay Peacekeeping
Action Teams Capability Enhancement Program for the betterment of its services
which would benefit the community and help create a situation of tranquility to
boast further development.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Title Page
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Recommendation for Oral Defense
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Result of oral Examination
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Approval Sheet
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Acknowledgement
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Abstract
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Table of Contents
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List of Figures
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List of Tables
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List of Appendices
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CHAPTER I – THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
Introduction
1
Statement of the Problem
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Scope and Delimitation
9
Significance of the Study
10
Notes
13
CHAPTER 2 – REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE & STUDIES
Related Literature
14
Related Studies
31
Synthesis of the State of the Art
43
Gap Bridge by the Study
47
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Theoretical Framework
48
Conceptual Framework
52
Definition of Terms
55
Notes
58
CHAPTER 3 – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
62
Respondent of the Study
66
Data Gathering Instruments
68
Validation of the Instruments
69
Data Gathering Procedure
69
Statistical Treatment of Data
71
CHAPTER 4 – THE BARANGAY PEACEKEEPING ACTION TEAM AS
IMPLEMENTED IN BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO, ANGONO, RIZAL
Nature of Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team
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Legal Basis
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Philosophy
78
Features
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Organizational Set-Up
82
Management and Operation
84
Extent of Implementation of BPATs in Barangay San
Isidro, Angono Rizal Over the past 3 Years
88
Strengths,and Weaknesses in the Implementation of BPATs
in Barangay San Isidro, Angono, Rizal
102
Management and Governance
102
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Participation of Stakeholders
105
Availability of Resources
107
Acceptability to the Community
110
Factors Could be the Success/Failure of BPATs in
Barangay San Isidro, Angono, Rizal
112
Interview Analysis
114
CHAPTER 5 –
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings
124
Conclusions
127
Recommendations
128
BIBLIOGRAPHY
130
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure
Page
1
Theoretical Paradigm
51
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Conceptual Paradigm
54
3
Organizational Set-Up
83
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Operational Framework
87
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LIST OF TABLES
Tables
Page
1
Assessment on the Strength and Weaknesses in the
Implementation of BPATs in Barangay San Isidro, Angono,
Rizal in Terms of Management and Governance
104
2
Assessment on the Strength and Weaknesses in the
Implementation of BPATs in Barangay San Isidro, Angono,
Rizal inTerms of Participation of Stakeholders
106
3
Assessment on the Strength and Weaknesses in the
Implementation of BPATs in Barangay San Isidro, Angono,
Rizal in Terms of Availability of Resources
109
4
Assessment on the Strength and Weaknesses in the
Implementation of BPATs in Barangay San Isidro, Angono,
Rizal in Terms of Acceptability to the Community
111
5
Assessment on the Factors on the Success and Failure
of BPATs in Barangay San Isidro, Angono, Rizal
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix
Page
A
Action Plan Matrix
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B
Essential Role of BPATs in Community Policing
138
C
Letter of Instructions Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams
Anti-Criminality Training
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Training Directive – Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams
(BPATs) Anti-Criminality Training
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Program of Instructions Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams
Anti-Criminality Training
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F
Letter of Instructions (Angono Police Station IMPLAN BPAT)
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Letter of Instructions for Accreditation of Non-Government
Organizations (NGOs) with the Philippine National Police
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Letter request to the Chief of Police, Angono Police Station.
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Request Letter to the Respondents
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Demographic Profile of Respondents
170
K
Interview Guide
176
L
Curriculum Vitae
177
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E