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INTRODUCTION
each other, but history provides that religion and politics have always been
world[ CITATION Fox181 \l 13321 ]. There are two notable explanations why
religion and politics are said to be intertwined. The first is the increasing use of
complex discourses for the purpose of legitimization (Agensky, 2017). Today, all
legitimize their goals and strategies by utilizing the Church for forwarding their
own personal agenda. Hence, it can be seen that in the production of these
second reason and perhaps the most important reason why religion will always
play a role in crucial issues is the significant role that religion plays in identity
are important eventually affect individual and collective identity and, in the
politics.
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Over the centuries, religious faith has proven itself worthy to be
considered as one of the most powerful and most enduring forces in history
the most powerful factors in affecting the political arena or the secular aspect of
unified system of beliefs and practices which unite one single moral community
called Church.’ In turn, the Roman Catholic Church, for epochs, has penetrated
the political realm and heavily affected the decisions made by the Roman
Per99 \l 13321 ]. One significant example in denoting the influence of the Church
in the past is when Charlemagne or also known as Charles the Great conquered
most of Western Europe with both the philosophy of ‘sword and cross’ in his
hands (Agensky, 2017). As the person who bestows the title, the pope claims
significant power in giving that authority to the Roman Emperor and this resulted
to the dependence of the Emperor to the Pope at the same time it instigated the
approval becomes a de facto must for all Christian kings in the medieval Europe.
Another manifestation that the Church has power over the state is when the
Pope wielded two great weapons in the medieval times: these are the powers of
excommunication and interdict. When a king or an emperor took too much land
or invaded one of the staunchest allies of the Church, the Pope could
excommunicate the king – i.e. remove him from the church, therefore,
condemning him to hell – or place an interdict on the whole region, denying all of
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the people the right to attend church services, the holy sacraments such as
confession, last rites, and refusal to perform marriage ceremonies. This interdict
would remain in place until the king and the pope came to terms, but it would
often than not come from the initiative of the former (Hanson, 2014). In effect, the
leader tends to be dependent to the blessings of the Pope at the same time
would want to appease the latter in order to receive the blessings endowed by
the Almighty God and to have the legitimacy to rule the land.
As one of the most ancient and extensive institutions in the modern age,
the Catholic Church has had and continues to exerts a significant influence on
the diverse world affairs [CITATION Han14 \t \l 13321 ] . Furthermore, the role of
religion was magnified in which it influences not only individuals, but also
human’s social action and civic engagement. History proves that universal
principles, moral codes, and legal systems of societies are always derived from
the prevailing religious creeds of a particular era (Reno, 2013). From the papacy
to regional conferences of bishops to individual clergy and lay members alike, the
Catholic Church remains active in giving its explicit commentary and critique on
modern political, economic, social, and religious issues. After the early
persecutions in the Church, the Church Fathers definitely tried every means to
can be seen that when the Emperor Constantine converted and made
Christianity the official religion of Rome in 313 CE, it then prompted the rapid
proliferation of the teachings of God reaching all over the world (Hanson, 2014).
Thus, it can be seen that politics as it always has been, contains an essential
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component of religion vis-à-vis the overall development and progress of society.
With this in mind, the Roman Catholic Church provided Christians with a sense of
By the start of the twentieth century, the world was undergoing rapid
and extent (Agensky, 2017). As time passes by, the Second Vatican Council led
by Pope John XXIII initiated to take a big leap in transforming the Church as a
‘Church of the Poor’[CITATION Pau87 \t \l 13321 ]. With the start of the Second
prophetic and kingly people, and as a Church of the Poor – that is a Church that
is renewed, is today finding expression in one ecclesial movement, and this is the
movement to foster Basic Ecclesial Communities.” One can deduce that BECs
are the local expression of the Church that is based on the Community of
Disciples whose members and adherents who live in communion and participate
community, and as a Church of the Poor. This transition was not abrupt, but
rather it took hundreds of centuries for the Church to transform into a Church that
religious movements, who are active in different societies that aim to take a
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grassroots approach - in neighborhoods, villages, houses, outskirts of the large
cities and out of reach areas of society. As has been noted, it can be observed
the common people and poor individuals living in these far-fetched communities.
all aspects of society even in the contemporary Philippine times. It can also be
deduced that there occurred a big paradigm shift on how the Church traditionally
sees itself and this have caused the revitalized vision to be further all-
The Second Plenary Council of the Philippines (PCP II) was considered to
Vatican Council’s call for New Evangelization – one that will revitalize the Faith of
Catholic Filipinos and renew the ways of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. It
was also seen as a path of renewal for the century’s old ways of the Church
[ CITATION Roc92 \l 13321 ]. One can infer that its focus is on Christ, in pastoral
orientation toward the spirit of new evangelization within the context of Filipino
Philippines. Thus, it can be seen that it was a council that was held in Manila
from January 20, 1991 to February 17, 1991 that aimed to change the old ways
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spearheaded by the Second Vatican Council. Furthermore, the current Philippine
His story” not in an abstract way by in a more concrete way to be felt by other
Christian movement that originates from the Liberation Theology that proliferated
in Latin America particularly in Brazil in the 1960s. The BECs derive its meaning
in the Brazilian type of BEC which is the Comunidades Eclesiais de Base that are
that interacts with each other regularly and daily. As a result of the revamp vision
of a renewed Church that Vatican II spelt out in the conciliar documents Lumen
gentium and Gaudium et spes, BECs were formed [ CITATION Bar111 \l 13321 ].
Furthermore, BECs were created to be inclusive to the general public and were
recognized as the ‘church of the poor’ [ CITATION Dio13 \l 13321 ]. It was also
society, only few literatures have provided its influence in shaping the voting
communities of faith in the grassroots level, many regards the emergence of the
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Vatican Council [CITATION Pau16 \t \l 13321 ]. Hence, it can be seen that these
communities of the poor are regarded to be the microcosm of the Church that
were not meant to reject or supplant the existing church structures, but to make it
community and to actively participate in the life and mission of the Church.
After the end of the Second Vatican Council and since the late sixties,
Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) have emerged in the Philippine soil. In the
Philippines, various shapes and forms of BECs have emerged in the year 1981
with the promotion of the vision of PCP II [ CITATION Mac13 \l 13321 ]. At the
lenses of the Philippine grassroots, they are called by various names in the many
Basic Christian Community (BCC) and many more – but they all refer to the
rural areas that made use of the barangay chapel structures, hierarchy, and
organizations. Hence, there has been a tendency to regard the neighborhood cell
consisting of 8-15 members as the BEC itself rather than a BEC-cell which is part
of a wider community. Furthermore, its proliferation reached its peak during the
extent in Visayas and Luzon [ CITATION Pic11 \l 13321 ]. For there was a
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transformation from the concept of Basic Christian Communities to the Basic
Ecclesial Communities. The Second Plenary Council of the Philippines (PCP II)
in 1991 regarded the BECs as means for re-invigorating the Church vis-à-vis the
that BECs will only prosper in rural communities which are homogeneous by
nature and where everyone knows one another by name, for many believed that
it would be very difficult to form BECs in the cities, especially among the middle
and upper-classes. Yet over the years, many BECs have emerged in the urban
Aparri and other major cities in the Philippines (Heart, 2016). This only suggests
that BECs can thrive in the urban poor areas as long as they are willing to be part
With all of these being discussed, the researchers will then focus on a
registered voters that are also BEC members for these members will be the key
factor in this research. The registered voters that are also BEC members will be
the primary subjects of the study for they would be crucial in choosing their
Although there have been practically some literatures examining the correlation
of the BEC in shaping the voting preferences of a community, the purpose of this
study is to know the extent of influence of the Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC)
of the Santisimo Rosario Parish in shaping and molding the voting preferences of
the eligible voters that are also part of the BEC community of the barangays in
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Sampaloc Manila in the upcoming 2019 Philippine senatorial elections. Vatican II
spearheaded the new theme of the BEC in the millennial age as a way of life and
‘Church of the poor.’ In line with this, the researchers would want to know how
important these BECs are in the Millennial Age, with their programs and projects
that can benefit the society, and how the Church’s social teachings affect the way
the voters cast their vote. The researchers will utilize a data triangulation starting
the programs and projects spearheaded by the BEC leaders in shaping the
voting preferences of its members and how this translates into a rational choice
in the upcoming elections will be gathered to support the claims given by the
researchers.
The researchers chose this topic because aside from its big parish and
large jurisdiction, it also caught their attention that most BECs flourish and grow
in the rural areas. With a large basic ecclesial community that are voters for this
that thrives in the urban area especially in one of the busiest cities in the country
today.
primary locale of the study. Since the barangays are situated in an urban and
busy area in the Metro at the same time because it is within the dominion of the
Santisimo Rosario Parish, this yielded to being the most appropriate and the
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most suitable setting that the researchers can think of in studying the impact of
the BECs. Furthermore, the researchers thought of the Santisimo Rosario Parish
because it is said to be a special parish, not only because it is under the care of a
religious community, the Dominicans; but also, by its very location, a parish
church covering two universities namely University of Santo Tomas and Far
Eastern University within its jurisdiction. Moreover, the Parish has been the
spiritual haven for both Thomasian students and its parishioners beyond the UST
campus. Another reason why the researchers chose the locale because ever
since the EDSA People Power Revolution, the Santisimo Rosario Parish
facing the country. Having said that, this study is limited to the three barangays
namely 465 to 467 around the Santisimo Parish that excludes other barangays in
Sampaloc, Manila. The researchers would also want to find out whether the
registered voters that are also BEC members of the aforesaid communities would
vote for their preferred candidates using the lens of the theory of reasoned
action, social identity theory, or would base their vote in the popularity of a
certain politician.
the Philippines (CBCP) and the Second Plenary Council of the Philippines (PCP
communities (BECs) especially Santisimo Rosario Parish that are thriving in the
contemporary times. Lastly, this research will be most significant to the discipline
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of political science vis-à-vis religious studies that will be an exemplary addition to
election studies.
a. Main problem
Elections?
b. Sub-problems
1. What are the social doctrines that the Santisimo Rosario Parish
2. What are the different projects and programs that the Santisimo
registered voters?
3. How do the shared norms and values formed in the Basic Ecclesial
members?
4. What are the underlying factors that affect the voting preferences of
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Community of Santisimo Rosario Parish in Barangays 465-467 in
Sampaloc, Manila?
successfully affecting the voting preferences of the registered voters that are also
BEC members. In effect, this influence will be a manifestation on how the voter
will choose certain senatorial candidates that will be in accordance with the social
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Figure 1. Theory of Reasoned Action (Singh, 1995)
This theory was originally formulated by Martin Fisbein and Icek Ajzen
human attitudes and behaviours within the human action. The theory helps to
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evaluation, normative beliefs and motivation to comply. The process will
norm submitting to behavioral intention that would result to the outcome of the
The theory was developed and used to analyze the voting behavior of an
individual. It completely shows that the attitudes towards the candidate and
political party contributed more to the explanation of various voting intention than
studies and accounts being conducted proving that this theoretical framework
observed that voting behavior can be determined from voting intentions for a
particular political candidate, on which these intentions are influenced by the four
components, two attitudinal and two based on subjective norms. The attitudinal
section relates to the candidate as well as the party he or she belong. These are
other hand, the subjective norm component is the function of the voter’s
Parish’s Basic Ecclesial Community programs and projects could be the primary
reference that will shape the subjective norm of a voter, aside from his or her
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influence to one’s decision. On the contrary, the political candidate is the ones in-
charge of what image they want to portray in society. This image and
characteristics of the political candidates and the shaped norm and interest of a
matched, would be the outcome or the result of who is going to win the election.
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Figure 2. Social Identity Theory (Brewer, 2001)
This framework and its concept have been invented and upgraded through
time across the fields and schools of social and behavioural science to provide a
social group [ CITATION Bre01 \l 1033 ]. Originally, the framework was formulated
by Tajfel and Turner during 1979 and was duly applied to different social science
such as sociology. In the framework, it is seen that there are three cognitive
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In joining oneself to the group could lead to the possibility of appearance of
deciding on which group an individual will belongs to. In this condition where the
person is not yet involved in any group, there is no existence of conflict between
groups can be seen. On the second cognate, the social identification present
obviously. The possessed norms and attitudes of other members within the
groups and out-groups are held to behave and perform in the society [ CITATION
Bre01 \l 1033 ].
process of social groups within the self is implanted [ CITATION Bre01 \l 1033 ].
presumes that members of the group have the “group membership” as part of
their social identities as individual. Some level of identification inside and with the
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group wholly may be portion of the process of introjection and internalization of
group values, norms and shared experiences at the individual level. Neither of
the concept of “we” nor the “me” definition of social identity can be considered as
relationship between these that makes the life of the group and collective action
In applying and simulating both the Theory of Reasoned Action and the
Theory of Social Identity to the study of the researchers, it can be inferred that an
performance and behaviour as an individual and as part of that group. The norms
and values formed in the group can be a great factor in shaping his attitude or
behaviour. The group identity indicates shared values that the members display
when they observe having similar preferences, and these actions can be
observed by those who are not part of the Basic Ecclesial Community or the non-
BEC members. In applying these theories, the researchers would like to prove
that certain memberships in a group like the Basic Ecclesial Community can
greatly be considered as a decisive factor and can highly affect the voting
the manifestations of the programs, projects, activities and the Catholic social
teachings of the group under the guidance of the Santisimo Rosario Parish.
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The Altruism Theory of Voting Behavior of James H. Fowler is a model
socially-based preference for the good and welfare of the others (Fowler, 2006).
election in favor to the political candidate that they consider or believe to have
the capacity to implement policies that will lead to the betterment of the entire
community. In applying the theory to the study of the voting preferences of the
the researchers intend to prove that the members highly consider their welfare in
the community that they belong in choosing a senatorial candidate. The BEC
citizens because of the values they imbibed in the social teachings of the
Catholic Church.
In this theory, it asserts that registered voters work and behave altruistically
through riveting the value of voting for them to provide the preferred benefits that
their community deserve through simply analyzing the projects and policies
proposed by any political candidate. Also, it expresses the notion that if a vote is
only lead for an ordinary person to vote even in large elections. Moreover, it
exhibits the feedback mechanism that alleviates turnout at realistic levels through
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surpassed selfish predisposition and motivates a stable voter turnout that
The Theory of Reasoned Action of Fisbein and Ajzen during 1967, the
Social Identity Theory of Brewer during 2001 and the Altruism Theory in Voting of
Fowler during 2006 when amalgamated, will certainly help the study determine
of these theories, the researchers may in turn identify the underlying factors that
that may help contribute to their vote come this election period. Also, the
researchers will be able to observe the transition of the voting preference of the
political candidate and how it will transform into a preference as part of a group.
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V. Conceptual Framework
Economic/
Social
Status
Programs
and Projects
Basic Members of
Santisimo Preferred
Ecclesial the BEC that
Rosario Senatorial
Community are
Parish Candidate
(BEC) registered
voter.
Catholic
Social
Teachings
Values and
Beliefs
LEGEND
: Direct Influence
Manifestation
Supervision
Figure 3. A Conceptual Framework on how the Santisimo Rosario Parish Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC)
influence the Registered BEC Voters of Barangays 465-467, Sampaloc, Manila.
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In the figure 3, Santisimo Rosario Parish is responsible for the supervision
of the Basic Ecclesial Community. In the setting of the parish, it is located inside
the University of Santo Tomas, a reason for it to be also called the UST Chapel.
This has become a spiritual sanctuary for the Thomasian Community. Also, it
becomes the place for different religious events and activities of the university.
The location does not hinder its mission to reach out the community outside the
school and in fact, its jurisdiction goes beyond the university wall and extends it
parish and they create movements to get closer to the community by establishing
The Basic Ecclesial Community takes root in the less privileged in rural
and urban areas and becomes a leaven of Christian life. The cycle goes on as
religion penetrates to the lives of the communities shaping their beliefs, cultures,
morality, and even political preferences. Thus, it can be seen that these BECs
are merely a beacon of light to those communities that cannot grasp the light and
at the same time a mere replica that penetrates to the small communities for it
can be perceived as Christ reaching out to the poor and touching the hearts of
one of the thirty (30) organizations that the parish handles. The BEC is made
noticeable because of its formed projects and programs being conducted in the
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made its influence to the community since the social teachings of the church are
four core programs and these are namely the Feeding Program, Scholarship
Program, Medical Services, and most importantly, the focal point of the
from two distinct words, “kalye” that means street and “serye” means series.
This includes catechism on the street, praying the rosary, street masses and
confession on the street. It is the mission of the church to proclaim the Good
News in the streets where the people are found. In this gathering of neighbours,
individual make time for engagement and discuss about things that they relate to
there are a lot of influences that can affect one’s voting preference. In the
diagram, it shows that the BEC and its manifestations, the programs and projects
and the catholic social teachings, social and economic status, and values and
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observation will be conducted whether the registered voters who are also
Rosario have aligned their standard of Senatorial candidate to the values taught
The study is about the influence of Santisimo Rosario Parish Basic Ecclesial
Community in shaping the voting preferences of the registered voters that are
2019 Philippine Senatorial Elections. With this, the findings and results of this
study will give ample knowledge in different sectors and aspects in the following:
to first and foremost, the Basic Ecclesial Communities thriving all over the
country and to the world for its overwhelming growth in the contemporary world.
It is also gradually multiplying in the rural poor areas and to some extent to the
urban poor areas in the country today. Having sufficient data, these BECs can
easily determine where they can share and propagate the word of God in these
trying times.
Santisimo Rosario Parish. The result of the finding would prove how
operative the parish is in presenting their religious values to the community. The
effectiveness will be determined through the political candidate won and his or
her character and image and if this character corresponds with the values and
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Communities. The local communities will definitely benefit from this study
as this aims to know how influential are the BECs towards their community. The
community will also learn if the Catholic doctrines and social teachings would be
the 2019 Philippine Senatorial Elections and would they consider the socio-
political and economic issues that the BEC is trying to teach and preach to them.
Discipline of Theology. The study would provide further clarity on how the
influencing the subjective norm of an individual in the community and how their
society.
this study would not be parochial to the discipline of political science but would
also pique people who are interested in the interrelationship of politics and
religion that would be a boost for their research and for them to achieve relevant
outputs that would contribute to the betterment of the Philippine society. This
would also contribute to the field of political science with regard to its penetrating
different parts of the world. This would also contribute to the emerging issues
when it comes to voting preferences and religion and their combined results.
especially to those Filipinos who have taken notice of the rapidly growing of
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influence and adherents of the BECs and are willing to further provide research
Roman Catholic Church. This study will also contribute to the research of
the religious studies of the Church that would play a significant role in shaping
the voting preferences during Philippine elections. The implication of this study is
merely testing a hypothetical statement that persisted for decades in the country
whether religion has waned its influence towards its adherents with the
This study will then be limited to the registered and eligible voters of
barangays that are also BEC members for the reason that this would address the
problem of this paper. Furthermore, the inhabitants within the vicinity of the
Parish will be the primary subjects of this study for they are individuals who
would directly benefit from the Basic Ecclesial Community activities, programs,
same time BEC members from Sampaloc Manila will be the only focus of this
study. Also, in this age bracket, the researchers can see the voter’s behavior and
the diversity of Manileño voters whether old, young, first-time voter, many times
voter, and etc., that would vote for a certain candidate and can break the code in
abovementioned topic.
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The age structures in the Philippines can be classified as young adult
(ages 18-35), middle-aged adult (ages 36-55), and older adults (ages older than
55 years) and this would be also be taken into consideration as long as they are
the study for the results that will be derive from this would add to the succeeding
method would serve as the instruments of the study. The study will also cover the
Confirmation, Pastoral Ministry, and etc. that would benefit the community. The
researchers would also want to cover the Catholic social teachings that can be
one of the factors in shaping the voting preferences of the registered voters. The
survey, and assurance of privacy for the participants. Interview questions shall
include inquiries regarding the basic information, questions that would gauge the
the data triangulation method that would include Focus Group Discussions, case-
study method, and survey interview method that would be the fundamental
Interview questions shall include questions that will determine whether the
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influence on how the BEC members live their daily lives. After these kinds of
questions, the researchers will be inquiring about the effectivity of the programs
and projects of the Santisimo Rosario Parish and how these highly affect their
communities. From these, the researchers can monitor how influential the BEC is
towards the community with the various programs that are being launched and
Ecclesial Community, the researchers will inquire about the members’ knowledge
and actions they take to be politically involved with the programs and events of
the said BEC. Furthermore, questions regarding how they vote a certain
candidate will also be employed by the researchers in order to see how the
The study will not involve other barangays in Sampaloc, Manila for the
researchers have limited time at the same time they would only like to see the
community and its unique jurisdiction. In line with this, the study will only gather
data from the above-mentioned barangay for they display two Catholic
universities at the same time for they have diverse population that can help with
the creation of this study. Lastly, this study will not tackle and delve into other
BECs for it would not be in the domain of the Santisimo Rosario Parish.
A. Operationalized
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1. Basic – refers to both the size and social location of the BECs;
Christ.
unity and solidarity with one another and with their pastors. The
Deacons
inducement.
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masses and confession on the street. It is the mission of the
campaigns.
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13. Voting Preference – it is the standard or criteria of an individual
B. Conceptualized
which are intertwined that they are for all practical purposes’
Ske17 \l 13321 ].
life (John Paul II); its basic aim is to put people not only in touch
Ske17 \l 13321 ].
Cal84 \l 13321 ].
(Barreiro, 2011).
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6. Diocese – a district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the
(Barreiro, 2011).
\t \l 13321 ].
known as the ordinary people; all the faithful except those in Holy
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action that influences the distribution of social goods and values
(Peterson, 1992).
Chapter II
1973). Thus, liberation theology becomes a preferential option for the repressed
moral response to the social injustices and poverty that are transpiring. It aims to
fight poverty that is rampant in society by addressing the alleged root cause,
educating the poor in order to help themselves from the situation where they are
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in. In their study, they highlighted the importance of depicting the poor as
autonomous individuals that are free from external factors and influences at the
same time to be able to form politically on their own because they believe that it
gives them a more genuine ability to progress and improve conditions in their
community.
fact” of the age of antiquity or history of the Churches in the world and specifically
in the Third World for the past two and a half decades. He also mentioned in his
liberation theology; moreover, those individuals who give advice to the church to
be apolitical or that they should be free from all ideological interests are ironically
which is one of the ways in which the political interest of theology is being
exhibited to the public, the integral part of the project is being gradually formed
Through this process, they will become more critically and disparagingly
conscious of the actual nature of their poor living condition, they will fully
comprehend that they are not destined to be as they are because of the
hindrances and restrictions towards their aspirations, and they will be able to
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associational theories of political participation, the churches contributes to
social age, political upheaval and ecclesiological debate. As per Drogus (1995)
theology's appeal within the churches even from the onset, making sense to its
characteristically activist identification with the poor and helps account for the
concern is the historical changes because it insists the significance and primacy
the efforts to grasp the meaning and direction of historical change, on which
complex. Drogus (1995) also discussed the relation of liberation theology and the
the base ecclesial communities or CEBs. Also, he highlighted that the group as
such may leave center stage. However, the leaders they shape and develop
should spread out in the society; this is perhaps the most critical long-term
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influence of liberation theology and it is accurately present today in hinged with
lots of controversies and conflicts in the age where rage is common within the
great manifestation that the Second Vatican Council is effective on its mission of
being a communitarian model of the Church and as People of God, being priestly
and prophetic kingly people (Wilfred, 2013). The focus of this mission is to cater
the grassroots level of the community and to sustain the active involvement and
participation of the laity and the reformation in liturgical formation that permits
the instrumentality of these Christian Base Communities, local people have been
handling their fear, banding together and changing their environment. Moreover,
Community in various countries of the world but these also share some mutual
but also became actively involved in the sociopolitical issues emerging through
communities are deeply rooted in religious activities and they have a necessary
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other countries, the great significance of this organization for the Catholic
community falls in their prospective and potential for changing unjust social
transporting the self-liberation of the poor and the oppressed from centuries-old
establish a completely new social order that is popular, democratic and socialist.
protest in fighting the rights of the people. According to Adriance (1994), these
grassroots Catholic clusters that study the Bible and teaches its application to the
daily lives is a strong force in the growing movement in defending the rights of
the peasants against the land claims of the large landowners and national and
foreign corporations. The community does not only unify as one in praising and
professing the teaching of the Church but also made proactive movements for
the betterment of the society. In this matter, it is very evident that it is in the
holds that to be a Christian means to share the life of the community, a life
grounded on faith in Christ because they believe that through sharing the life and
activity in the community, a man will be able to determine his identity and
uniqueness as a Christian.
These pastoral agents have a significant role in the study for they are the
one guiding and presenting the social teachings of the church to the community.
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a remarkable clerical populism throughout the region of Latin America,
sympathetic priests, sisters and pastoral agents were sent to the people. Their
(Hansen, 2017). For Adriance (1991), these pastoral agents are the primary
facilitator who does no exert his or her beliefs on the people, rather, they provide
information from the social sciences, ask questions and motivates people to be
movers and take actions based on their own analysis from the questions and
Antonio Gramsci on 1971, which had used through the history by prominent Latin
role of religion with a Marxian sensitivity to historical growth and class inequality.
In connecting and determining the relation of these pastoral agents to the base
interviews and observations to the activities of the community. The result of her
study shows that pastoral agents are the primary actors in the generation of base
communities and it became evident that they contribute more influence than
bishops because they have a direct communication with the laity of the poorer
classes. Moreover, their actions towards the community is rooted in moral values
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performing their right to engage and be involve in the public realm of the nation
(Luchenitser, 2016).
of the world such as South America, there are existing theological and
reflecting the light of the Scripture through their experiences and to give
collaboration and development to the life of the community. However, there are
also a rising concern, the lack of pastoral agents and their personal failings.
processes that conditions religious activity at the local level. Conversely, these
pastoral agents are also termed as bridge-builders because they act according to
divine teaching of the church (Glazier, 2015). Their worldview are said to have a
more coherent perspectives (Crawford & Olson, 2001). This perspective made
them particular effective opinion leaders who can make the grievances in a
phase that makes them politically relevant to the parishioners (Brown & Wald,
2010).
individual in various ways. Many scholars, such as Baylor (2011), stated that the
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Religion and Politics: The Impact of Providential Religious Beliefs on Political
Activity on 2015, she claimed that in this contemporary time, scholar do not have
an existing clear and strong idea regarding the mechanism by which religious
belief can influence the political behavior (Glazier, 2015). She uses a case study
approach set in Little Rock, Arkansas during the 2012 presidential election
campaign in determining the factors that drive political behavior broadly. In her
study, she chose “providentiality” as type of religious belief that influence the
first, that God has a plan and secondly, that they are capable to bring it about.
providential; however, they were not able to witness their providential beliefs as
of Peterson, who claimed that the principal effect of religion is indirect and
touched through the regular attendance in church where attenders learn civic
projects and more (Peterson, 1992). This claim greatly supports the study of the
researchers since the Basic Ecclesial Community is under the leadership of the
The authors found out that although the attenders in the church tend to develop
their civic skills, there is no existing natural spill over to a political activity (Djupe
and Grant, 2001). Instead, there is a claim that some social or cognitive process
must occur before members apply the skills gained in the church to political
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endeavors (Djupe & Gilbert, 2009). These skills are being develop through the
Religious churches and institutions have often been expected to supply the
attendees of the church with the exact resources that is necessary to take part in
grow and develop civic skills or exposure to the mobilization attempts (Verba,
Schlozman, & Brady, 1995). Hence, it can be deduced that the knowledge and
values being formed in the activities produced by the church is a great factor in
political preferences.
In a study made by Djupe and Neiheisel (2012), religion greatly shows the
methods, they found out that the involvement of an individual in the church small
groups and other activities conducted in the church that takes place outside the
sanctuary hall consistently influence all political activities (Djupe & Neiheisel,
2012). The researches deduced that the result in the thesis of Djupe and
Neiheisel is suitable for the study because Basic Ecclesial Community is situated
outside the halls of the church but they are the nearby places and still accessible
to the one another. In Espinosa’s (2005) analysis, he found out that those
members of the church who regularly attend the church, participate in politics at
the higher rates instead of those who never joined those who participated in the
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services once a week or more actually less likely to report that their church was
active in politics. Hence, one cannot assume that a positive relationship between
attendance in the church and their participation definitely specify that churches
Grazier (2015) suggests that the existing gap in the level of the influence
comprehension of the role of religious beliefs. Also, the strong foundations and
can assist speedy, sporadic mobilization even is political activity among the
of religious beliefs, which is formed through church activities and Basic Ecclesial
Community.
ballot box itself. From the beginning of its commencement, electoral politics has
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very important feature in the life of every people and its connection to politics,
political science and sociology. Kurtbas (2015) claimed that as these factors that
influence voters’ preferences are better comprehend and understood, politics get
nearer to the epitome of creating a “common good” for the people, resolving
issues and guaranteeing social welfare and veracity. In the study that Kurtbas
conducted using an empirical study, the results of the data being experimented
suggests that one out of every four voters said that they will not gamble their vote
to the candidate or party that has no chance of winning in the election. Moreover,
Kurtbas (2015) also highlighted the effects of status in life, education of voters
being attained and the career or profession a voter is in to. In the result, as the
level of income increased, the quantity of people who were interested in party
teams and the candidate’s knowledge of local difficulties while the quantity of
those who were motivated to always vote for the same party. As the level of
education augmented, the figure of people who cared for the previous activities
of the candidate increased whereas the number of people who appreciated that
the candidate’s party was in power or who were inclined to always vote for the
same party. All in all, the literature discusses the three significant factors that
influence voter’s political choices, namely the sociological aspect, rational aspect
and the theory of psychologic identity with the party. In line with this, in
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establishing a choice, the voter can receive benefit for sociologic factors like the
collective and social links (Kurtbas, 2015). Because of the emotional linkage
being developed since childhood, the voter can consider and identify himself or
herself with a political party or a rational choice that examines the subject matter
and producing service that are aligned with his or her own interest. Moreover, for
voter’s perspective the most important factors that influence their preferences
party’s projects and group, and candidate’s party’s being in power (Kurtbas,
2015). It is observed that men care more about the image and the political
moreover, whether political and social institutions are transformed or whether the
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opposing ways (Bernardo, 2017). Various scholar especially Bernado (2017), for
a long time now, attempted to comprehend the structure and dimensions of these
the Philippine context, and it has three aims, to identify and validate the
values, to explore how the dimensions of political values relate to social axioms,
respectively.
officials, employers, and property owners (Nadeau, 1999). BECs can also
deliberation about the public good where the voices of those who have been left
out from the democratic processes are valued and consolidated (Cartagenas,
2010). Moreover, he claimed that through BECs the Church can help expedite
the creation of a countervailing social force that can provide a strong and
effective challenge to both the patrimonial features of Filipino polity and the long-
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The significant rise of liberation of theology contributes to the formation of
various activities of the BEC. The variables that form the BEC is composed of
parishes, religious, priests and lay participants (Gaspar, 1990). Since both rural
and urban area have their own BEC units organized by parishes in cities and
the mutual practice is the catechism and social teachings spearheaded by the
Church. BEC leaders also aligned their programs to the particular resources and
100 kilometers away from the city. The common problems, such as maintenance
provinces are also widespread and pertinent to the location. This community is
under the military observation and is subject to human rights violations brought
about the paramilitary and military personnel under the officials coming from the
local government. The area is facing a huge problem for their domain was
infrastructure that promotes capitalism. In this matter, the BEC of the Kabukiran
is not only limited to performing religious activities, they are also active in uniting
and standing for their rights through resisting the developers who may attempt to
spew them from their own land. The organizers prepared themselves through
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to document the abuses to human rights and make available programs such as
member in that area were actively spreading the advocacies fighting social
issues arising in the society. During seasonal activities of the Church, they
prepare presentations that relates to the local life experiences. They applied
themes that is issue-related such as poverty, the dislocation of farmers from their
land, political suppression, and ecology. Nadeau (1999) also shared that the
religious activities such as bible sharing motivates, solidify and validify the Basic
Ecclesial Community for economic or political action and for cooperation. They
Development in an Urban Site also in 1999, she focused on the concerns on the
urban aspect and BEC as a model for strategic development. She stated that in
for sustainable development are the following: first is the active participation and
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the restructuring of a society in its totality, which includes churches and the world
capitalist system; and lastly, the need to sensitize people who are better-off in
society because, at present, they have the access and control over local
resources that give them the economic and political power to make sustainable
development possible.
On the book written by Marina Obal Altajeros (2007) named Filipino Basic
spirituality for liberations, on which its primary concern is the struggle of the
Philippines itself and discerns how will the Filipinos can participate in that certain
struggle responding as a Filipino Christian and how to make that struggle the
hindrances are always part of continuous progress. There are several aspects to
consider as the reasons behind the immobility and retrogression. The repetitive
complaint focuses on the way eagerness and interest of the lay people tend to
decline as time goes by. Commonly, there seems to be a problem of the lack of
genuine commitment from both clergy and lay alike (Quevedo, 2004).
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Assessing the BEC today, it is observed that there is a developing and
increasing number of BECs that performs social action component. There are
various programs that are presented at the BEC level, such as sustainable
program of the churches reaching the grassroots level just to cater and give
service to the people by having catechism and such. Before, there is a mistaken
notion that BEC will only flourish and grow on the rural areas which are
rely on the thinking that it would be very difficult to establish BECs in the cities,
especially among the middle and upper-classes. However, as time passes by,
many BECs have begun in the urban areas like in in Davao, Surigao, Cebu,
Metro-Manila, Aparri, Ormoc, Lingayen, Dagupan, and other major cities. Up until
the modern Philippine context, this phenomenon continues to spread even in the
major cities. Hence, it can be seen that this escalating condition necessarily
requires new ways and approaches of building BECs and new structures and
lessons that can be look back in the present days. The encounters of history
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before are sometime the basis of events in the contemporary time. Filipino
the holders of political power neither necessary nor prioritized the attention and
interest of the majority in the process of governance (Montiel, 2000). Thus, it can
be seen that politics comprises and involves the production, allocation, and
According to the same author, Montiel (2002), who uses a historical approach in
her study, states that countries that are labeled and categorized as
democratically stable and strong, political activities that commonly refer to the
powers of the state to govern its people, thrives and grows. On the other hand, in
wobbly and weak states, however, politics incorporates social power issues
within and outside the boundaries and restrictions of the so-called legitimate
of the state are political undertakings of NGOs such as the street protests such
the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (Montiel, 2000). Moreover,
the author defines Filipino Political culture with three identifications. She said that
firstly, it covers the entire views and feelings, material symbols, group-accepted
lastly, as they produce, apportion and use political powers within, outside, and in
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Another norm that was existing in the Philippine political culture is the
admiration to the celebrities running for a political position and to those politicians
word used or termed by numerous writers to denote to the infusion and intrusion
was the instrument used by the author to determine and interpret the result of the
behavior of the variables. The finding of the study shows that gender is a
have a higher PSI than males. Moreover, it was detected that there are no
observed and prevailing over the last 75 years. However, a system based on
‘celebrityhood’ dangers the glorification and veneration of fame and fortune, such
that there will be more shallowness and less substance in our society. Thus, it
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can be seen that the weakness of the Philippine democracy can be traced back
to how Filipinos vote their candidates not because of their platforms and
dynasty.
modernity would result in secularization and ejected religion into the private
sphere. According to Hermida (2015), religion has not only survived and
persisted the struggles through history; it has even taken an active role in the
political affairs of the state. A great example is the case in the Philippines where
the advertising and activism of the Catholic hierarchy in the political public sphere
of the country have been sustained and to some extent dominant. The aim of her
the place and function of religion in the public sphere, she uses the case in
People Power Revolution, during the oust of Marcos with the help of Church
exerted and showed by the church, successful people power revolution of 1986
Another researcher presented the role of the Church in the public realm in
a more extensive way. Bautista (2010) gives highlight in very wide stroke on the
role of the Catholic Church that played in Philippine politics ever since the
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invasion of the Spaniards up to present, however, concentrating on the past
decade or so, particularly on the events of the last ten months. It tries to capture
the several trends within the institutional church and relate these to both local
and global forces and effects and influences. In his study, he mentioned how
democratic cultural revolution. Among the three main tasks they enumerated
capitalism; to stimulate, assemble and organize the masses for a prolonged and
disciplined struggle on all fronts and lastly, to continuously remold others and
ourselves away from selfishness and pride to selflessness and modest service to
the people.
mechanism of elections, politicians are held accountable and liable for their
actions, and are bound to introduce policies that are contemplative of and
elect their representatives who would form and create policies and decisions
governing the people. Since the 2001 midterm elections, parties and candidates
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in the Philippines were seen to have utilized and operated new technological
tools, like the internet and mobile telephony, for presenting national candidates
and violence. The act of selecting leaders, which is supposed to be a right and
duty of the citizens, are often times mistreated or not disrespected. Nowadays, it
is observed that election is tarnished with dishonest tactics such as results are
Bolo, 2017). According to Murcia and Guerrero (2016) voters today turns to be
skeptical about politics and the most significant factor for them in selecting and
electing a candidate are those from whom they will receive greater benefits.
since American colonial authorities presented electoral and party politics, the
held in doubt. Clientelism, fraud, nepotism, and violence, among others, have
reinforced the elitist nature of Philippine electoral politics. This was intensified
during the era of Marcos’ authoritarian rule as democratic elections were shortly
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Joseph Estrada in January 2001 remnants a continuous reminder of the ongoing
institutions such as the secret ballot, constitutional law, the referendum, political
namely, suffering from institutional and procedural failings that avoid it from
While Philippine elections are comparatively open, there is the issue of the
must either be rich or popular to win elections. The high cost of being elected
ferocity.
discussion of Abocejo (2014), vote buying before and during election period is a
political candidates who utilize it as a political strategy. His study observed the
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vote buying phenomenon of the Philippines during periodic elections in the local
and national levels. The outcomes suggest that Filipino customary voters
and justice are momentarily accomplished when political candidates carry out
interests. Operationally for many Filipino voters, vote buying is a tangible “gift”
from aspiring candidates, which influences their choice and produce instrumental
compliance. This phenomenon underlying the patron client ties manifests a two-
and votes. He uses Public Choice Theory of Buchanan and Tullock in his study
because the theory give focus on the claim that people are chiefly motivated by
self-interest (Abocejo, 2014). It expects people, though show concerns for others,
results of the gathered data coming from the observation of voting behavior
made during the 2013 city mayor, vice mayor and city council elections, shows
that there is a widespread vote buying practices in the area days before the
election period. The study uses descriptive design containing secondary data
from various source agencies and published assessed journals on practices and
cases of fraud and vote buying which have crucially affect and shape out election
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results and the electoral system of the country. Qualitative data collected from
discussions of results.
their campaigns through the use of social media network. It becomes an easy
way to spread information about their platforms and advocacies. This social
argued that media plays a dominant role in the contemporary society for it does
not only provide information, but it also forms and shape to we are and our
perceived the need to keep up their level this election season and strategically
and tactically place themselves in the social media sphere, where millions of
Filipinos are actively making conversations and sharing information. In the study
Political experience among the candidates who are aiming for a position is one of
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factors, first is the clarity of his campaign message – focused on curbing a single
problem, which is criminality, in general, and the illegal drug trade, in particular.
This highlight of his campaign elevated as the most serious concern that the next
president should address. Another is, significant support from a geographic area,
and, serious questions of character and capability raised against his opponents
(Holmes, 2016). However, further results of how Duterte won showed up. In a
study made by Aguirre (2017) using key archival research, informant interviews,
and Philippine election survey data, it claims that Duterte campaign makes use of
social media for forming efforts, fake news, and online trolling. It confirms the
existing scholarly literature that minority parties or candidates is apt to use social
media more in election campaign than major parties. Bloggers and other
personalities are also being allied to the use of social media. A very clear
example in Thinking Pinoy and Mocha Uson who uses political blogging to show
support to Duterte. This help in shaping the political preference of a voter since
the name of their candidate always sound in the social media. Mocha Uson
framed the candidacy of Duterte as a structure and symbol of peace and order
because of his campaign promise of war on drugs (Go, 2016). This strategy was
leader and peace and order (Cantera, 2016). Through this, the study of the
researchers would determine the other factors that shape the political preference
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Chapter III
A. Research Design
The researchers will make use of a mixed method approach, wherein both
forms of data – qualitative and quantitative – will be gathered and analyzed for
the enrichment of the study. Several scholars have used the same approach and
biases and at the same time provide a more in-depth understanding of the
problem (Cristobal & Cristobal, 2013). Thus, it can be seen that the utilization of
the mixed method is expected to highlight the strengths of one method while
study qualitative approach. The qualitative method will provide the researchers
conduct the research, the projects and programs of the UST Santisimo Rosario
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Parish Basic Ecclesial Community must also be determined in the course of
study.
(FGDs) in conducting the study regarding the respondents in the locale of the
study. The essence of this data triangulation is to know and get more information
from the aforesaid respondents then later be verified by its veracity when using
FGDs. Thus, it can be seen that after conducting a survey interview, the
utilization of in-depth and key-informant interview will validate the results of the
study, and FGDs will also help in confirming the claims and results of the survey
All in all, the researchers deemed this approach as the most appropriate
the researchers will be able to determine how the Santisimo Rosario Parish
Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) will affect the voting preferences of the
registered BEC members of the barangays it oversees. On the other hand, the
correlational aspect of the data will enable the researchers to establish the
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relationship of the social teachings of the Catholic Church to how the registered
BEC members manifest through voting come election season. Both types of data
may be gathered through the use of survey and interview methods also with
qualitative and quantitative study. This entails that both methods will be
and significance. Hence, this design would also allow cross-validation of findings
that would contribute to a more thorough conclusion about the problem of this
study.
groups, specific group of people within the group, and community (Taylor,
Bogdan, & DeVault, 2016). Thus, case study will be the most applicable for it
generates extensive data for intensive records that results to a better output at
the same time it allows the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of a certain phenomenon.
phenomenon at the same time it is essential to discuss first and foremost the
context that is present in order to respond to the emerging issues for the
research. This study will use Barangays 465 to 467 of Sampaloc, Manila as the
focus of analysis. Because the barangays mentioned are part of the Santisimo
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Rosario Parish jurisdiction, it will further provide the significance of the Basic
and throughout the actual research (Taylor, Bogdan, & DeVault, 2016). This in
turn results to an evolving and dynamic character of the study. Hence, qualitative
researchers will begin the study with general research questions and interests for
they do not have a rigid plan regarding the nature and number of cases—settings
conducted with quantitative approach for the application of this design will
whole in the course of the study. This will be employed because survey
interviews will be beneficial in the progression of the study and one way to
quantitative approach will give the researchers data that will provide ample view
of the phenomena in general sense that the researchers are currently studying
comprised by numbers; thus, the researchers can easily make a hypothesis that
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is fit to generalize that with the aid of the quantitative research design, it can lead
The researchers also want to find out what has been the situation in the
said locale with regard to the phenomena of having the Santisimo Rosario Parish
in the vicinity. The research is also correlational in nature as it deals with the
relationship of the Santisimo Rosario BEC and the voting preferences of the
Community Santisimo Rosario and the voting preferences of the registered BEC
voters will also be studied as to whether or not the said programs and projects
brought by the former are effective in shaping the voting behavior of the latter.
gathering data for this particular study. This is an important part of the study for it
467 is needed to determine the accurate number of respondents for this study.
After computing for the sample size, the researchers are now ready for the next
part. The researchers will visit the aforesaid barangays in Sampaloc, Manila as
their locale and will ask registered Basic Ecclesial Community Voters to answer
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survey interviews that will be considered as the researchers’ respondents.
Afterwards, the researchers would then ask the respondent for their answers in
the researchers’ questionnaire and would survey them if it is true enough that the
BEC of Santisimo Rosario Parish has been effective in influencing them even
The questions that will be employed will primarily measure and determine
barangays 465- 467. The questions will be translated in Tagalog, the lingua
franca in the Philippines, so that the respondents can fully and freely express and
As was mentioned from the above, the target population of this study are
the registered voters that are BEC members of barangays 465-467 in Sampaloc,
Manila. The sample of the population for the survey will be determined through
a particular purpose rather than random selection (Neuman, 2014). After which,
the researchers will be utilizing Slovin’s formula in calculating the sample size (n)
given the population size (N) and a margin of error (€). This will be utilized to
of Sampaloc, Manila.
gathered from the survey will provide preliminary understanding about the
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situation, which will be later on used as the groundwork to further enrich the
ideas regarding the phenomenon, which will not be obtained from structured
which are more flexible as it allows the researchers to ask follow-up questions
that could further elucidate and clarify on the existing set of questions. The
Lastly, the focus group discussions will simply verify the data gathered
from the survey interviews and in-depth interview. This will be an avenue for the
respondents to disclose any relevant information that was not mentioned in the
interviews. Thus, it can be seen that this instrument would provide an extensive
the jurisdiction of Santisimo Rosario Parish, the number of population and the
demography of the people that covers it is needed to determine the said data.
The researchers would start gathering local and international studies and
literatures to give a more solid foundation and background of how the Basic
Ecclesial Community prospered in the international scene all the way to its first
appearance in the Philippine soil and its pervading condition under the Santisimo
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Rosario Parish. The updated population of the jurisdiction of the parish will be
collected through the annual census data of the Manila City Hall. The Head
Parish Priest and the person-in-charge will be interviewed for a more in-depth
and wider knowledge about the prevailing conditions of the BEC and how they
relate with their members. There must also be a constant communication with
how the administration and ministry in-charge relate to the Basic Ecclesial
Community for they spearhead all the church-related activities where the
valuable practices that can help the progression of the study. Also, the
researchers will visit the members of the BEC who are also registered voters to
(FGDs).
Through the survey, the influence of the Basic Ecclesial Community to its
members and the shaped norm and values that can affect the criteria of a
questions in the survey are answerable by ratings. Moreover, the survey contains
questions that will be regarded by how the Basic Ecclesial Community affects its
relation to being a BEC member. The name and their contact number will only be
disclosed with utmost confidentiality to the researchers and would be taken into
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influence of the programs and projects of the BEC is effective or not. This will be
manifested through personal interaction with the participants of the survey with a
paper and pen questions. The result of this survey will serve as another data to
check if this method would complement to other results from the Key-Informant
Using the lens of the social identity theory, it is imperative to discuss the
effect of an individual part of the in-group and out-group to know whether the
individuals are affected or not by the people around him/her. With this being said,
the interview that will be conducted will involve a registered BEC member and/or
a registered non-BEC member with the researchers. For the registered BEC
member, questions will focus on how their activities, proposed by the Santisimo
Rosario Parish, shape their norms and values that can affect their criteria of a
candidate running for Senatorial position or their political preferences. For the
registered non-BEC member, the questions will merely focus on their political
preference and other factors, such as religion, economic status, affiliations and
etc., that shape their perspectives to how they vote a particular political
candidate. This in turn will be helpful in analyzing and assessing the aforesaid
Through the usage of the focus group discussion (FGD), the researchers
would gather the members by group composing a registered BEC members and
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difference or distinction from a collective or group sentiments. Also, the influence
interviews, and FGDs whether the registered BEC members’ criteria of their
the Santisimo Rosario Parish teaches through the Basic Ecclesial Community
activities, programs, or not. Moreover, researchers will also compare the results
Data analysis is a process for obtaining raw data and converting it into
it is important to realize that the data here is collected and analyzed in order to
Using this approach, the researchers would tend to avoid and to balance biases
the usage of this approach, the researchers would determine the criteria of the
volition. The data collected from the respondents would be coupled and balanced
with library sources – books and journals to support the data from the
respondents. The researchers would also make use of the related peer review
articles that were already conducted and published in order to acquire sufficient
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The sets of data collected by the researchers will be treated separately. In
order to analyze the data, there is a need to use instruments and/or tools. The
participation of the registered voters that are BEC members. The first method
would be the usage of SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) in order to
interpret the data. SPSS is the most appropriate method to analyze the data
gathered. Since the researchers will also focus on the quantitative approach, it is
especially for the social sciences field, that is why it can be accurately used in the
study.
analysis. For this approach, the interviews and focus group discussions will be
information. With this, the researchers can have an overview and make sense on
the shared patterns among their respondents (Braun & Clarke, 2012). The first
part of the process requires coding of the data gathered, wherein significant
characteristics are identified through labels. The next part would involve
searching for dominant patterns and themes in the collected data. After which, it
redundancy may be avoided. The next involves defining and differentiating of one
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from the other. Lastly, the final stage involves creating a narrative from the
extracted themes and data sets, typically by bringing the separate results
For the first tool, the researchers will utilize the in-depth interview to thoroughly
collect large number of qualitatively data. Secondly, the Key Informant Interview
Community to the leaders of the local communities in the barangay. This must be
conducted in order to acquire the needed information vis-à-vis the study. This
tool is important because with this tool, the researchers will be able to gather the
information that they will need for the study (Taylor & DeVault, 2016). After
successfully employing the two types of interviews, the researchers will use
With that being said, the data for this research will be collected by
questions to add depth and significance of the findings will also be considered.
Data gathering will be handled and done personally to enable the researchers to
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research, the researchers will conduct an interview from the key persons of the
barangays such as the leader of the basic ecclesial community themselves. After
gathering the data, the data will be treated qualitatively. The results of the
see the overall connections of the Santisimo Rosario Parish Basic Ecclesial
Community (BEC) in the response of the participants. The FGD will include a
round table amongst the priests, pastoral agents, and members of BEC, and the
Figure 4. Locale of the Study (Barangay 465, 466, and 467) and its distance to Santisimo Rosario
Parish and University of Santo Tomas
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Since the study is mainly concerned on how the influence of the Santisimo
preference of its registered BEC members, the most appropriate locale of the
Manila City. These three selected barangays are pleased to be part of the
Rosario Parish, the oldest university in Asia and a home for Dominican
priests. What makes these barangays distinct from other barangays is that it
Figure 5. The Area of Barangay 465, Sampaloc, Manila and its distance from
Santisimo Rosario Parish - UST
has an operational and visiting Basic Ecclesial Community that provides
activities and projects that other BECs do not have. A good example is their
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Kalyeserye wherein it is a special program of the Santisimo Rosaeio Parish-
UST for its Basic Ecclesial Communities. Moreover, the area is located in an
urban poor area of Metro Manila where most political candidates campaign
business enterprises.
Barangay 465 is bounded on the East by Padre Noval St. (U.S.T), West
Figure 6. The Area of Barangay 466, Sampaloc, Manila and its distance from
Santisimo Rosario Parish - UST
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Barangay 466 is geographically triangular bounded on the East by Padre
Noval St. (U.S.T), West and North by Andalucia St. and South J. Barlin.
Figure 7. The Area of Barangay 467, Sampaloc, Manila and its distance from
Santisimo Rosario Parish - UST
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Lastly, Barangay 467 is bounded on the East by G. Tolentino St.
Reyes St.
Respondents
the registered voters that are also Basic Ecclesial Member of the
and 467. The researchers chose registered voters because they are the
only eligible respondents that can vote for the upcoming 2019 Philippine
Senatorial Elections. Furthermore, they are the only ones that can cast
their votes and they are already thinking why should they vote for a certain
candidate in the present times. The registered voters would need to meet
the legal age of 18 years old to be considered part of the respondents and
there would be no maximum age because the researchers know that BEC
members are limited in a certain society. Those who are 18 years below
are not included in the study because they cannot speak much of voting
their preferred candidate because they have not met the legal age to vote.
Aside from the age requirement, the registered voters should also be
the Santisimo Rosario Parish had an effect on the community in the past
up until the present or not. Since the research will be about the influence
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of Santisimo Rosario Parish Basic Ecclesial Communities, the
E. Ethical Considerations
considered during the research for it requires the whole-hearted desire of the
have only considered the study with the consensus of the respondents and the
participants have rights to withdraw from the study at any stage if they wish to do
so. The researchers also specified that participants will be prioritized for their
dignity and would need to get informed consent of the respondent before
the purpose of this research, how the findings will be used, if there are any
potential detrimental impacts of their participation, and who will have access to
the said findings. The researchers also explicitly indicated that there will be no
harm done to the participants at the same time this study will be carefully
planned with utmost confidentiality. The researchers will also be maintaining the
highest level of objectivity and uphold no biases during discussions and analyses
throughout the study. Thus, the current consideration of research ethics is crucial
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in helping to shape a better forum and discussion plus enhancing a more
responsible behavior.
Chapter IV
This chapter comprises the data that were carefully gathered by the
researchers for the entire study. It also provides a presentation and an analysis
of the data gathered from different sources like journals, articles, semi-structured
records and data about the program and projects of the Santisimo Rosario Parish
Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) came from the Parish. To verify the gathered
data, the researchers utilized the data triangulation which comprises of the semi-
structured survey, key informant interview, and focus group discussion in order to
get sufficient and further information about the behavior, attitude, knowledge, and
social identity of the BEC registered voters in relation to the Parish’s projects and
programs that may in turn be verified by its veracity. These collected data helped
through significant individuals that are highly knowledgeable about the BEC
approach in the analysis of the data gathered for it is one of the most common
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patterns or themes within qualitative data. Moreover, it can be used to scrutinize
reporting patterns or themes within the data. Accordingly, the researchers would
tabulate the different yet relevant information and data of each in depth, key-
come up with a meaningful result. By doing so, the researchers would easily see
the similarities or differences regarding the data gathered and the differing
presentation. The data are presented through graphical, tabular, and textual
information needed. Furthermore, the surveys that were collected and the in-
depth key informant interviews that were gathered will be used as cross-
enrich the study and one another. Moreover, after the presentation and analysis
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eventually lead to answering the main problem and the sub-problems posited by
Reasoned Action, and Altruism Theory in Voting in the discussion of the data
gathered to prove whether or not the Santisimo Rosario Parish BEC influence in
shaping the voting preferences of its members. Using the data judiciously, the
researchers will prove that a political candidate must possess values, principles,
and beliefs that are aligned with the four fundamental BEC values such as Maka-
Diyos, Maka-tao, Maka-bayan, and Maka-kalikasan for that candidate to gain the
trust of the voter and eventually lead to a reasoned vote. Different standards are
also being stringently upheld by these group and these mirrors a guiding principle
a synthesized discussion follows to prove the main argument of the study – that
the programs and projects launched by the Santisimo Rosario Parish Basic
affecting in the shaping of the voting preferences of the registered voters that are
also BEC members that would also show the Parish’s tremendous influence
Vote
McKenna (2019), are doctrines that are promulgated by the Church to address
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matters of human dignity and common good in society. It is also a written body of
teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group at the
same time practically being applied to their daily lives and embedded in their
daily routines. Moreover, Percy (2016) stated that a doctrine is basically a system
people. Thus, it can be seen that the social doctrines of the Church are
instilled in their way of life, for it acts as a guide on how one should live
In line with this, the Catholic Church has been an old institution that has a
long history of social teaching that tackles socio-political issues that concern the
challenge for Christians to live responsibly and to build a just society for the
understood that the modern Catholic social teaching that is deeply-rooted in the
Scriptures and articulated through a tradition of written texts by the Pope has
steadily evolved over time in order to address the circumstances and to provide
by Percy (2016), he argued that the principles of Catholic social teaching were
first instigated in the Old Testament and then later carried throughout the late
nineteenth century up until the present times. From that moment on, pontiffs
have developed the church's body of social teaching, principally through the
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medium of written encyclical letters, that guides Christians in their way of life and
times.
Pope Leo XIII was the principal author to first publish an encyclical on
imposing on their workers. This encyclical, called Rerum Novarum that was
created in 1891, marked the beginning of what in the Church would today identify
publication of Leo XIII's encyclical Rerum Novarum marked the beginning of the
On the other hand, the primary document from the Second Vatican Council
connection of social concerns with regard to Christian action. At its core, the
document emphasizes the essential dignity of each human being that is evident
fundamental principles that can be inferred from the Catholic Social Teachings
namely sanctity of human life; call to family, community, and participation in the
pursuit of the common good; social justice; preferential option for the poor and
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vulnerable; dignity of work; solidarity; and care for God’s creation. These
principles were adopted and applied in the formation of BECs that have greatly
back the concept of being the church. Likewise, the advent of the Second
1991 to engage in the total promotion and formation of BECs all over the
Philippines (Dagmang, 2015). Similarly, BECs are church communities that grew
out of Vatican II ideas and dynamism [CITATION Sec92 \l 13321 ]. In this regard,
the Church is neither considered as the structure nor the building, bishop, or
priest alone, but is composed of God’s people or Christians. With the revamped
participation, and mission about the Church as priestly, prophetic, and kingly
that can be found in the existing Basic Ecclesial Communities (PCP II, 1992).
The church does not only focus itself on the religious and spiritual
formation of its people. It also provides social teachings that promote the human
dignity and common good of the society. The objective of these teachings is to
find solutions on issues of oppression and social justice that face a Christian in
the contemporary times. As the new way of being the Church, it encourages the
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environmental issues that directly affect the community. Through the continuous
teaching of these doctrines, the community were able to adopt values from it and
establish their own political preferences from what is formed in their community.
In gathering the information with the BEC members residing in Barangay 465,
466 and 467 in Sampaloc, Manila, out of 100 respondents, 88% of them are
aware of the social teachings of the Church while 12% of them are not (refer to
figure 1).
Figure 1: Knowledge about the social teachings of the BEC of Santisimo Rosario
Teachings, 84% of the respondents see its importance, while 9% answered with
maybe and 7% did not see its relevance in relation to their voting preferences
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Figure 2: The Influence of the Catholic Teachings in the Voting Preference of a
BEC Member
Data gathered from the interviews and focus group discussion show that
the social teachings of the Church greatly affects the perspective of a BEC
a regular meeting with each other where it becomes an avenue to strengthen the
people’s faith and where close-knit relationships are built amongst themselves. In
their meetings, they have their own reading of the Bible and sharing of
experiences with each other where they discuss several social teachings and
apply it wholeheartedly to their everyday lives. By the power of the Gospel, this
results to the further growth and development of the church especially the basic
emphasized that although there are no actual documents that focus on elections,
parishes rely on the Vatican II and the CBCP Pastoral Letters when it comes to
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the social teachings that can influence the perspective of a BEC member. On the
other hand, the BEC Promoter of Santisimo Rosario shared the gospel values,
which are sense of goodness and sense of justice, that are derived from the
Bible and are then applied to the lives of the BEC members where it becomes a
Philippines (PCP II), Catholic individuals are now empowered and enticed to
exercise to their fullest extent their political rights. Although there are people who
discussed in his interview that if one does not vote and exercise that right, that
would favor the enemy or politicians who will serve their own purpose or agenda
in Congress.
From these, the researchers can infer that the social doctrines strongly
The teachings of the Church are viewed as a strong foundation that further help
them not only in making personal decisions, but also help them to critically act in
the society. Since Compendium of the Social Doctrine of The Church (PCP II,
1992), it stated the role of the Christians like the BEC groups situated in a
political community, for they were able to discuss about their predispositions on a
political candidate. Through these activities, they were able to talk about their
standards of what kind of government and leader they want to govern based on
the moral standards set by these doctrines. Given these points, the social
teachings of the Church have greatly influenced the choice of vote of the BEC
members by providing its adherents a strong moral foundation and a critical mind
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on what attributes and characteristics should a political candidate possess that is
Preferences
one should carefully look and consider a lot of factors. One of which is through
the Parish Priest. According to a study on Azevedo (1985), BECs almost arise
through the initiative of the hierarchy or vertical conception of power and are
sustained by the support it. It was then supported by Picardal (2011) that the vital
role that the clergy specifically the parish priests, play in the formation of BECs.
With this, it can be seen that one of the main factors why Basic Ecclesial
Priest.
Coordinator General, she also agreed that the success of the BEC depends on
active in reaching out to the community or not. Similarly, the Executive Secretary
of CBCP-BEC also corroborate that the conditions of BECs are contextual for it is
in the community, the people, and to a great extent the Parish Priest. Likewise,
the former BEC Coordinator General also stated that during her time, the Parish
Priest were replaced thus there are cell groups that ceased to exist.
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Generally speaking, it can be seen that the Parish Priest can be
considered as one of the main driving factors in relation to how a BEC operates,
for without the former’s blessing and approval, the BEC might abate and may
programs and projects that is intended for the community. Thus, when BECs are
somehow not felt by the members, they would often ask their leaders why the
this, for Sister Elvira, she stated that for every area or zone, they conduct
regularly Bible studies, street masses or also known as kalyeserye, and even
gift-giving. Normally, the BEC members will be attached to the programs and
projects implemented by the BEC for this is a weekly gathering. When this turns
into a habit, more or less the BEC members will constantly look for it when it
vanishes and the members will now ask questions why is not the BEC having a
mass already. This is evident when a certain Parish Priest reduces its zeal and
passion with regard to BECs. Furthermore, she stated that when the Parish
Priest is enthusiastic when it comes to activities related to the BEC, more people
will be persuaded to participate in the said projects without forcing them. Thus, it
can be seen that the Parish Priest is a major factor in determining whether the
Some of the projects of the Santisimo Parish Rosario BEC would be the
sharing and Bible Services in the BEC are both occasions of prayer and also of
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family life ministry, social action, and etc. These programs are a means in
forming genuine discipleship for it is concerned with how the poor follow the way,
the truth, and the life of Jesus in their situation of dire poverty. In the Santisimo
not only for the BEC members, but it also accommodates non-BEC members in
the barangay as well. In asking the respondents on which program and projects
they attended most, Kalyeserye was their utmost priority. The result shows that
out of 100 respondents, Kalyeserye got 100%, followed by feeding program with
88%, scholarship programs with 72% and the least attended was medical service
with 41% (refer to figure 4). Medical services are not frequently conducted unlike
the other programs because they are also dependent on the availability of
Parish BEC
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According to an interview with the BEC Promoter and a Parish Pastoral
the BEC members share in terms of prayers, in terms of liturgy during the
kalyeserye or also known as the street mass. One of the reasons why BEC
members participate in the street masses is because for them, the church is far,
in terms of distance, from them and since these projects are conducted by
for the projects and programs for it to be successfully implemented: the BEC, the
BEC area or the streets, and the Santisimo Rosario Parish. With this important
connection, the BEC members can enjoy the programs and projects that is
that the BEC’s often perceive as significant programs of the Santisimo Rosario
Parish BEC like praying the rosary, bible sharing, and experience sharing.
Through these gathered data, it can be deduced that the parish priest has
a major role in the social transformation that will occur in the community. Hence,
the priest must be socially and politically aware and equipped so that he can
influence his community. His preaching through his sermons can bring
levels like the Basic Ecclesial Community will also recognize their role in the
transformation. Through these activities, the BEC members will be able to build
camaraderie and sense of belongingness that can help them build a closer
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relationship with each other. In essence, it can be seen that the active BEC
proposed by the Santisimo Rosario Parish BEC because for them it is beneficial
for their spiritual, character, and social development. In effect, the non-BEC
members would want to join the in-group because for them, they see that this
group forms a solid and healthy relationship with each other. Lastly, BECs if they
are taken earnestly, can be a tremendous force for the active social
noticed that it is a force to be reckoned with when it has the support of the Parish
Priest.
Preferences
With the renewal of the church, the BEC becomes a participatory church
their intimate experiences, their faith and their ideas at the same time they think
together, discern together, and pray together and as a repercussion, these will
create shared norms and values formed inside a community that may have a
great impact on how one perceives things and how it molds it voting preference
In its most basic sense, Chong (2000) defined norm as a standard about
or social unit. This forms the basis of collective expectations that members of a
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community have for each other, exhibit certain regularities in their behavior, and
play a fundamental role in the current social order. Conversely, Kenter, et al.
(2015) defined shared norms as a set of standards that develop and regulate the
principles that are ethical and moral founded in religious traditions, texts and
beliefs. Thus, it can be seen that it shapes how individuals think of the world and
how it sees the world because there are ideas held by individuals about what is
desirable, proper, good or bad. All in all, norms and values are the necessary
noteworthy to realize that these shared norms and values strongly creates a
choice of vote. Because of this, it paved a way for the creation the BEC culture
where shared norms and principles are then applied. According to Picardal
(2011), community culture is defined as the lifestyle built inside the community
Everyone has their own personal identity that helps them to connect
through finding similar characters with another person. This personal identity is
the definition of oneself as a person and identity that is different among other. It
also includes the formation of existing values and norms depending on a kind of
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environment an individual is situated. These existing values and norms can be
one can get the influence through allowing oneself to be part of the group and
comply to the set standards it regulates. Before joining the in-group, an individual
experiencing. In the gathered data of the researchers, the BEC Members gave
identities are place of birth, age, religion, gender and educational attainment. In
personal identity, the researchers found out that they have high expectation on
religion with 89%, age with 72%, gender with 35% and the least consideration is
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Considerations of the BEC Member to the Personal Identity
of a Political Candidate
100% 93%
89%
90% 82%
80% 72%
70% 65%
60%
50%
40% 35%
28%
30%
18%
20% 11%
10% 7%
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Place of Birth Age Religion Gender Educational
Attainment
Yes No
Candidate
Accordingly, the researchers will present the attitude and behavior of the
BEC members towards a political candidate. The characters that the BEC
identify through showing the tabulated data. As the BEC of Santisimo Rosario
Parish conforms to the threefold mission of being prophetic, priestly and kingly,
the researchers used these concepts on determining how the members of the
group match their shared values to the characteristics that the political candidate
have. Through the values that are formed and aligned to these three concepts,
the church was able to influence the members affecting their social identities.
These social identities of the members created a collective and shared standard
in having a choice of vote. Also, it becomes a way for their political preferences
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five of them earned 100%. These are the capacity of the political candidate to
work with solidarity and unity, has the passion in helping the poor and
marginalized sector, has the means of helping the people, has good reputation
and has knowledge on the socio-political problems of the country (refer to figure
mission has the least percentage with 78 counts. In an interview conducted, the
BEC members perceived that these values played by the political candidate is a
pretentious act because they know that candidates only use the prophetic and
0
Works with solidarity and unity in the community 0
100%
0
Has the passion in helping the poor and marginalized people of the society 0
100%
0.01
Has the means or capability in helping other people 0
99%
0
Has a good reputation 0
100%
0
Has knowledge on the socio-political problems of the country 0
100%
Yes No No Answer
Political Candidate
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As the researchers simulate the Top 12 of 2019 Senatorial Candidates
released by Pulse Asia on December 2018, it is shown in the result of the survey
that some political candidates have met their standard characteristics and
The top 12 that was included in released of Pulse Asia was Grace Poe, Cynthia
Villar, Sonny Angara, Pia Cayetano, Nancy Binay, Lito Lapid, Koko Pimentel,
Serge Osmena, Bong Revilla, Imee Marcos, Jinggoy Estrada and Bato Dela
In the study, two women led in terms of the social category in relation to
the voting preferences of the BEC. Grace Poe stood out among the twelve
candidates with 83.3% vote and then followed by Cynthia Villar with 71%. The
their gender has contributed in their voting preference. Among the 100
respondents, 83% of them are women. Every vote to the candidate in this section
signifies that they perceived them as doers of these social identities. In this
regard, majority of the respondents envisioned Grace Poe practicing these social
identities they prefer for a certain political candidate. After Villar, 66.4% said that
Koko Pimentel has the social identities they consider, followed by Nancy Binay
with 62.4%, Pia Cayetano with 61.4%, Jingoy Estrada with 49.3%, Sonny Angara
with 48.9%, Imee Marcos with 47.6%, Sergio Osmena with 47.4%, Bong Revilla
with 43%, Bato Dela Rosa with 41.6%, and lastly, Lito Lapid with 37.3% (refer to
figure 7).
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Attitude of the BEC Member towards the
Social Identity of a Political Candidate
90.0 83.3
80.0 71.0
70.0 66.4
61.4 62.4
60.0 48.9 47.4 43.0 47.6 49.3
50.0 41.6
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the Basic Ecclesial Community, prophetic values is one their followed norms. It
aims to have a Christ-centered ministry and let individuals to act ethically in the
society. The BEC members see the importance of having a behavior that has
respondents, each character is voted by the members with 100% (refer to figure
8). They highly give importance to the Prophetic values of a political candidate.
society are having awareness about equality and human rights which being
hampered in the current system. This 100% votes of the members of the BEC, as
a collective decision, can be assumed that they are eagerly looking for change
since the current administration lacks all these prophetic values. On the
application of the values to the top twelve political candidates, they once again
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envisaged the value of Grace Poe, who earned 72.6% votes and followed by
Cynthia Villar (refer to figure 8). In looking at the political backgrounds and
actions of Poe, she clearly embodies some of the prophetic values such as
injustices. Moreover, 44.9% said that Nancy Binay embodies the prophetic
values, 42.2% for Pia Cayetano, 35.3% for Lito Lapid, 35.1% for Sony Angara,
35% for Koko Pimentel, 34.9 for Serge Osmena, 28% for Jingoy Estrada, 22.2 for
Bong Revilla, 18.3% for Imee Marcos and lastly, 18.2% for Bato Dela Rosa (refer
to figure 8).
Political Candidate
The next shared norms and values is being Priestly in the Community.
This focused on the spiritual aspect of influence of the church to the group and its
because they do not observe and see the pure intentions of the political
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Prophetic values that achieves absolute 100% on each character, only the
capacity to do charity works with 84% has the highest rating among others. Out
of 100 respondents, 77% said that they consider a political candidate who
who regularly share the teachings of the church, 68% preferred a candidate who
Yes No
Political Candidate
Once again, Grace Poe and Cynthia Villar led the results with almost draw
collated response, 35.8% and 35.7% respectively out of 100 respondents (refer
to figure 10). The votes did not even reach 50% of the threshold. Next to Villar,
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29% affirmed Pia Cayetano as a candidate who practiced in priestly values,
followed by Koko Pimentel with 24.3%, Jinggoy Estrada with 23%, Sonny Angara
with 22.3%, Bong Revilla with 21.3%, Lito Lapid with 20.8%, Nancy Binay with
19.7%, Serge Osmena with 19.5%, Imee Marcos with 18%, and lastly, Bato Dela
Rosa with 17.8% (refer to figure 10). In this result, it is evident that BEC
candidate for they see that it is only a pretentious act. Also, the existence of more
religious groups who are also practicing the shared norms of the church like the
Political Candidates
Last to the social identity shared by the Church is Kingly or Service in the
Community. Contrasting to the two shared norms and values, this teaching is the
one that is perfectly suited for the study because it focused on the social,
economic and most especially, the political role of the members of the BEC in the
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Maka-Kalikasan are part of these values. This section highlights the BEC as
government policies. Among all these characteristics, BEC members find that a
political candidate who advocates for honest election, who is a staunch defender
of human rights, and who promotes better ecology movement is the best option
to be chosen by the group than those who does not fight for the aforesaid.
These three characteristics gathered 100% and then followed by active in social
transformation with 99% (refer to figure 11). The BEC members observed the
current government and seek for transformation since these three mostly voted
characters are being laden in the administration. In the conducted focus group
officials because it burdens a lot of catholic teachings and they see the senatorial
100
Considerations of the BEC Members to the Service
Values of a Political Candidate
Active in the social transformation 1 99
Active in peace-building. 17
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Active in voter’s education and working for clean and honest election 0 100
Yes No
Political Candidate
was Bato Dela Rosa, who included in the party group of the current
administration, only earned 28.6% from the 100 BEC members (refer to Figure
12). Next to Grace Poe is Cynthia Villar with 69.6%, Sonny Angara with 59.1%,
Pia Cayetano with 55.7%, Lito Lapid with 47.3%, Koko Pimentel with 46.4%,
Nancy Binay with 43%, Serge Osmena with 42.4%, Bong Revilla wit 33.6%,
Jinggoy Estrada with 33.1% and Imee Marcos with 33.1% (refer to figure 12).
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Attitude of the Members towards the
Service Values of a Political Candidate
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Political Candidate
perspective will be influence by the others and reflections will also change. A
political candidate who belongs to a rich family. In fact, 92% of the respondents
are in favor of a rich candidate. The idea behind their high response to that
character is that, these rich candidates has the possibility on not corrupting and
stealing the government’s income because they do not need it anymore. Instead,
their wealth will then be distributed or shared to the people. Another high
agreed that they most likely to vote a senator who belongs to a political party that
matches their interest. However, as deliberated in the FGD, they would still vote
a candidate whom they observed that matches their interest, values and
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characters. Next to their considerations, 78% said that they want a candidate
organization like BEC, 66% favored a candidate who is under a political dynasty,
and 65% ideally wants a candidate who is part of a powerful political party.
Yes No No Answer
went to Cynthia Villar. Because of her popularity in terms of wealth, she gained
the highest among the top twelve candidates with 55% vote of the population
followed by Grace Poe with 52%. Koko Pimentel, who is a Chairman of a known
political party in the Philippines and a son of a former senator, gained 47.86%
Jinggoy Estrada, son of a Mayor in Manila, was favored with 43.71%, Pia
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Marcos with 42%, Serge Osmena with 38.86%, and Nancy Binay with 40.29.
Only 36.43% of the members voted for Lito Lapid while 34.29% for Revilla.
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Out of the 100 respondents, the results showed that Grace Poe rank the
first position with an average vote of 65.25. It means, BEC members envisioned
her values and characters similar to their practices. She is followed by Cynthia
Villar with 56.75, Pia Cayetano with 46.47, Koko Pimentel with 44.06, Sonny
Angara with 42.78, Nancy Binay with 42.83, Serge Osmeña with 37.00, Lito
Lapid with 35.83, Jinggoy Estrada with 35.36, Imee Marcos with 31.06, Bong
Revilla with 30.67 and last in the rank is Bato Dela Rosa with 28.50.
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CANDIDATE AVERAGE OF RANK
VOTE
Figure 15: Rank of the Political Candidate based on the Voting Preference of the
registered BEC Members of Barangay 465, 466 and 467 of Sampaloc, Manila
As per Holden, Nadeau & Porio (2017), if the BEC is the community at the
grassroots, the family as the church in the home has the most prominent role in
shaping the BEC. For them, without family groups, there would be no existing
families, perhaps seven to fifteen families where families bond together for
Eucharist and prayer, for mutual help, and for community discernment and action
General told that each Parish Priest is distinct from one another and the
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the former’s decision to do so. On the other hand, the Coordinator of the
Vicariate Loreto BEC gave a noteworthy example where he cited a bishop who
went from one house to another and who perform the pastoral visit that greatly
the Church. This just shows how a Parish Priest heavily dictates the condition
successful or not. The same interviewee also said that for him, the most
memorable project was the distribution of the Bibles called “Ilaw ng Tahanan” to
Parish Biblical Apostolate, she told us that for her, Flores de Mayo is one of the
most celebrated and most important programs given in a community for this
provides a way for the kids to learn how to properly pray the Santorosaryo before
they offer flowers to Mama Mary. She even added that the basic value formation
is given to the BEC members’ children that is conducted in the University though
feeding program initiated by the Parish. When it comes to applying the shared
norms and values formed inside the BEC, she mentioned that because they are
here in this group since time immemorial equipped with unwavering faith, she
deems that the very own projects and programs of the Santisimo Parish Rosario
BEC in one way or another moves the voting perception of its devotees. In the
long run, BEC members will have a spiritual development and growth and
eventually their values will be further deepened that can dictate how they
perceive a political candidate. Likewise, another interviewee added that when the
Parish’s BEC organize the kalyeserye, the BEC members gather together where
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they pray the rosary as one. Thus, for her the projects and programs really have
\l 13321 ], she stated that the primary mission of BECs as a way of being a
community of disciples is the promotion of full Christian life that is over and
Rosario Parish, he noted that he constantly reminds the BEC members to adhere
contribute to how the people in the said community perceive phenomena and
avowed that one of the shared norms created inside a BEC is helping one
a basic ecclesial community member’s house got burned, the community will
offer any help that they can extend to the affected member thus inculcating the
General in the in-depth interview, she also stated that one advantage of BEC is
that they help each other because it is derived from the word of God. She also
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Furthermore, for the Executive Secretary of CBCP-BEC, the shared norms
and values formed inside the community shall be provided for by the pastoral
letters because these documents specify more or less whom to vote for in the
members would definitely heed the call of the bishops to not consider candidates
who are against the standards of the Catholic Church because these norms and
values should be a great factor in choosing who to carefully vote for in the
approaching elections.
From all these data gathered, the researchers infer that existing norms
individual. It is one of the driving factors that every political candidate should
consider because the vote of these groups has a huge impact in the society
especially, they are exerting more effort to encourage more people in the
grassroot level to join and accept the teachings of the Church. In essence, it can
be seen that BECs are small Christian communities, usually families that are
from the small community, who regularly gather around the Bible and the
Eucharist. These communities form and share norms and principles over time
because closely and intimately linked to one another for they know their names
and even their concerns in both material and spiritual. Truly, the BEC is a
fifteen families. Families bond together for prayer, for mutual help, and for
community discernment and action. All in all, they have a strong sense of
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belongingness and of responsibility for one another as brothers and sisters of
Member
Aside from the shared values and norms inside the BEC group and the
Santisimo Rosario Parish, there are a lot of possible factors that affects the
consider their Social and Economic status regardless of being part of the
the conducted focused group discussion, members also see the economic and
social condition of their members and even non-members. They take into
part of the theoretical frameworks used in the study, the BEC members exhibited
an altruistic character which is taking decision that will benefit and give
advantage to others and not only for their own goods. They screen the
candidates before voting them and look for a platform that would provide good
members match their existing values and characters, which also have 78%
votes, as their political preference to the political candidate they are choosing.
Followed by the influence of the family with 69%, co-member BEC with 67%,
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political promotion with 65% and lastly non-BEC neighbor with 58% (refer to
Figure 16).
Yes Maybe No
may affect the voting preferences of the registered voters outside the BEC is the
by the poor, is utilized by politicians to their own personal advantage. Those non-
BEC members are prone to accepting vote-buying because they have no solid
foundations or principles that guide them in the way they vote. Another external
factor that may shape the way a voter thinks is the leader in the community.
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Because when the BEC member reaches enlightenment, he/she will not risk his
vote for a temporary money, but will choose for the betterment of the community.
On the other hand, for the BEC Coordinator General, she considers a candidate
politicians now are not reliable. Another factor that may affect the voting
preference of a voter is the concept of false hope. She asserted that the reason
why a certain voter opted for a candidate, because during the campaign period,
he/she only showcased an ambitious platform without rendering any action for it
to bear fruit. She even mentioned that although the Catholic church has no notion
of Catholic vote, she told us that BECs should start changing their ways for it will
researchers, one participant mentioned that there is really a unity and a sense of
belongingness in the BEC. For instance, when one member faces tribulations
and sicknesses, the neighborhood will collect money and give it to the afflicted
even if there is a non-BEC member who experiences the same thing, they opt to
set aside their differences and help each other in the neighborhood although
religion is not the only factor in affecting the voting preference of BEC member
that is a registered voter, but an important one. It can also be seen that aside
from religion and the church, there are numerous factors like socio-economic
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status, co-BEC members’ voting preference, family member’s voting preference,
religious background can have an impact to how a BEC member cast his vote.
Furthermore, it can be deduced that BEC is really all about the idea of a contrast
community because the BEC stands in stark contrast to the non-BEC members
some extent lack of solidarity. Indeed, the BEC is a new way of being the
Church of servant leadership be the clergy and religious with full participation by
E. OVERALL ANALYSIS
Community (BEC) in shaping the voter’s preferences of the registered voters that
that the Parish’s BEC contribute to the shaping of the voting preferences of its
members through inculcating in them the social doctrines of the Catholic Church
like the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Pastoral Letter
and the Bible. Moreover, the researchers also gathered that the BEC members
differ from non-BEC members primarily because the former adheres to four
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fundamental BEC principles such as Maka-tao, Maka-Diyos, Maka-bayan, and
Maka-kalikasan that shape their choice of vote and that impedes them to even
the dynamic interrelationship of religion and politics in the Philippine setting. The
the everyday lives of its adherents thus eventually shaping the consciousness of
the voter. It is also noteworthy to realize that BECs can be attributed to its
marginalized groups who cannot go to the church because as a way being the
church, it connects itself to the general public. Another thing that can be inferred
from the aforesaid is the fact that religion especially in the Philippine setting is a
socio-political issues that concern the country today. Albeit some of the church
leaders remain divided whether the church should stay out of politics, it can be
seen that in the Philippine setting, religion can affect how politics will work at the
same time influence the voters to vote for a candidate that reflects the
general, the projects and programs implemented by the Parish’s BEC like the
Kalyeserye, Medical Mission, Voter’s Education, and the like affect the members’
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imparting lessons that can help affect their perception on socio-political,
extrapolated that the majority of the BEC members believe that generally the
BEC helps contribute in shaping their voting preferences that would translate to a
more reasoned vote. Lastly, it can be seen that there are numerous factors that
may affect the voting preference of a BEC registered voter for it can be cultural,
Chapter V
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SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The results of the study are generally geared to explain how the Santisimo
Rosario Parish Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) influence its BEC members
that are also registered voters in the upcoming 2019 Philippine Senatorial
of the programs and projects that are catered for the community. The study’s
findings show that there are constant challenges and struggles encountered by
the Santisimo Rosario Parish Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) especially that
the influence of the BEC is heavily dependent to the Parish Priest whether the
dictate the impact that it will leave in relation to its members and the development
of the BEC as a whole. The study as a whole could provide additional information
and the shaping of the voting preferences of registered voters. This study greatly
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itself as an indicator that can shape a voter’s perception on prevailing issues.
Moreover, this would also be of great impact to the field of Political Science since
it offers a brand-new perception in the discipline that goes against the orthodox a
and dynamic relationship brewing between the study of politics and religion and
how the former challenges the status quo in the development of the field.
that the Santisimo Rosario Parish provided a strong foundation of spiritual and
character formation to the group. However, the church must also be aware that
the establishment of BEC is not only limited to spiritual concerns, but it is a fruit
members. Most of them are cognizant of certain social and political conditions
that are transpiring in the society today, but there are still some who are
apathetic when it comes to the persisting socio-political issues that face the
community, must educate its people about the importance of voting wisely since
its members also receive the direct effects when a certain political leader started
norms can influence its members, but still, it is necessary that the influences are
institution generally influences and affects its BEC members that are also
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registered voters in numerous and different ways. One of which is through
successfully implementing the BEC’s programs and projects for the community
at the same time projects like Feeding Program, Scholarship Program, Medical
Education, Fellowship and to top it all is the Kalyeserye or street mass that in
turn can shape how its members perceive the socio-political issues plaguing the
Philippines today. The aforementioned results show that because of the regular
projects and programs conducted by the Parish’s BEC, this in turn will inculcate
doctrines and credos that can shape how BEC member would vote for a certain
candidate and how the former heavily molds the latter’s voting preference.
Another way how the BEC influences its members is through the social teachings
of the Church. Although the Church does not explicitly state its preferred
candidate because of the notion of the separation of the church and the state, but
the Church only acts as a guide and a standard leaving its members to carefully
discern and whether to follow it or not is still subjective to the registered BEC
member’s discretion. For example, the parish priest during a homily will tell the
audience to not vote for a certain candidate who is partisan with a politician who
is for and who allows extra-judicial killings, same sex marriage, divorce and the
like because how the candidates vote for socio-political issues such as this,
Towards the end, the data showed that BEC members practice what they
have learned from the social teachings of the church and even from the
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programs and projects that were given to them and eventually applying it when it
between a BEC member and a non-BEC member towards how they vote for a
Maka-bayan, and Maka-kalikasan that shape their choice of vote and that
their socio-economic status. In terms of being part of the in-group, majority of the
BEC members believe that usually the BEC helps contribute in shaping their
voting preferences that would translate to a more reasoned vote through their
influence of the Santisimo Rosario Parish Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC), it all
having a BEC and employing the projects and programs for he is the sole and
principal actor whether the BEC will thrive or will cease to exist.
identified in the initial chapters of the study – Theory of Reasoned Action, Social
Identity Theory, and Altruism Theory in Voting – the study was able to show not
only how Santisimo Rosario Parish Basic Ecclesial Community asserts itself as a
means to affect the perception of a voter, but also the conceptual framework
depicted other factors that may have an effect to a voter that in turn shapes the
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theoretical frameworks utilized in this study adequately reflects and complements
each other in looking for the underlying factors that can shape a voter’s
limitations of the study, there are several restrictions which the researchers
would like to acknowledge. First and foremost, the scope of the outcome of the
study only applies to the basic ecclesial communities thriving in the Philippine
aspects of the data gathering and analysis in order to comply with the completion
of the said research. Rest assured that the researchers objectively and carefully
analyzed the results of the study. Lastly, as per the data collected, there may be
discrepancies when it comes to the data on the BEC members of barangays 465-
467 thus there is the possibility that biases could be implicated in the findings of
the studies.
that not only the programs and projects launched by the Basic Ecclesial
Community (BEC) of the Santisimo Rosario Parish that influence the BEC
members, but also other factors such as the social teachings of the Catholic
Church, the shared norms and values created inside a Basic Ecclesial
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the voter will choose certain senatorial candidates that will be in accordance with
The researchers recommend that the Church and the leaders of the BEC
must work together, not only in the spiritual formation of the group, but also in
helping the members to know their fundamental role in the society. The collective
action of a group that is governed and shaped by religious values and principles
can help elect a leader that has the same moral standards with them. Through
the continuous promotion of BECs which started over 40 years ago persist. Albeit
much has been accomplished over the years, yet more efforts necessitate to
realize the renewed vision of the Church promoted by the Vatican II.
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APPENDIX A:
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SAMPLE
QUESTIONNAIRE
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Magandang Araw!
Kami ay sina Karen Daryl L. Brito at Ralph Gabriel D. Buella, na nasa ikaapat na
taon bilang mag-aaral ng Universidad ng Santo Tomas na kumukuha ng
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Kami po ay kasalukuyang nagsasagawa ng
pag-aaral patungkol sa voting preference ng mga miyembro ng Basic Ecclesial
Community ng Santisimo Rosario Parish para sa nalalapit na 2019 Senatorial
Election sa bahagyang katuparan sa aming kursong Thesis II. Alinsunod dito,
kami po ay humihingi ng inyong kaalaman at opinion sa Panamanian ng
pagsagot sa mga katanungan na makakatulong na mas mapalalim ang aming
pag-aaral.
Maraming Salamat po!
Pangalan (Opsyonal):_____________________
Edad (Age): ________________________
Kasarian (Gender): ⃝ Lalake ⃝ Babae
Sibil na Estado (Civi; Status): ⃝ Walang Asawa ⃝ Kasal ⃝ Biyuda/Ligal na
hiwalay
Miyembro ng BEC (Membership in BEC): ⃝ Oo ⃝Hindi
(Bilang ng taon ng pagsisilbi: ____, Posisyon: __________)
Nasasakupang Barangay (Barangay Area): ⃝465 ⃝466 ⃝467
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a. I am aware (Alam ko)
b. Slightly aware (May kaunting alam)
c. I am not aware (Hindi ko alam)
3. Are you aware of the top 12 Senatorial Candidates leading in the Pulse
Asia?
Ikaw ba ay may kaalaman sa 12 na nagungunang kandidato na tumatakbo sa
pagka-senador?
a. I am aware (Alam ko)
b. I am not aware (Hindi ko alam)
4. Are you aware of the Basic Ecclessial Community of Santisimo Rosario
Parish?
Alam mo ba ang Basic Ecclesial Community ng Santisimo Rosario Parish?
a. I am aware (Alam ko)
b. I am not aware (Hindi ko alam)
5. Are you aware of the projects and programs of the BEC of Santisimo
Rosario Parish, such as the Kalyeserye, Feeding Program, Scholarship
Program, and Medical Services? (If you are not aware, please proceed to
number 8)
Alam mo ba ang mga proyekto at programa ng BEC ng Santitismo Rosario
Parish tulad ng Kalyeserye, Feeding Program, Scholarship Program at
Serbisyong Medikal? (Kung hindi mo ito alam, sagutan ang nasa ika-walo na
numero)
a. I am aware (Alam ko)
b. I am not aware (Hindi ko alam)
6. If yes, what are the programs of the BEC of Santismo Rosario Parish have
you participated into?
Kung ikaw ay may kaalaman, ano sa mga programa ng BEC ng Santisimo
Rosario Parish ang iyong nadaluhan?
a. Feeding Program
b. Scholarship Program
c. Medical Services
d. Kalyeserye
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7. Are you aware of the practices being conducted in Kalyeserye?
Alam mo ba ang mga kagawiang ginagawa sa Kalyeserye?
a. I am aware (Alam ko)
b. I am not aware (Hindi ko alam)
8. Have you ever participated in the street masses of the BEC of Santisimo
Rosario?
Naranasan mo na bang makilahok sa mga misang isinagawa ng BEC ng
Santisimo Rosario Parish sa kalsada
a. Yes (Oo)
b. Not yet (Hindi pa)
9. How did you learn about the projects and programs of the Santisimo
Rosario Parish?
Paano mo nalaman ang mga proyekto at programa ng BEC ng Santisimo
Rosario Parish?
a. Mass announcement (Anunsyo sa Misa)
b. Family (Pamilya)
c. Neighbor (Kapitbahay)
d. Organization (Organisasyon)
e. Others, please specify (Sa iba pa, tukuying ito) _____________
10. Do you have any knowledge about the social teachings of the BEC of
Santisimo Rosario Parish that can affect the voting preference of the
member?
Mayroon ka bang kaalaman patungkol sa mga panlipunang doktrina o social
teachings ng BEC ng Santisimo Rosario Parish na makakaapekto sa isang
voting preference ng miyembro?
a. Yes (Meron)
b. None (Wala)
ATTITUDE / SALOOBIN:
Put a check mark ( / ) if you think that the characteristics below must be
considered in order to choose a political candidate.
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Lagyan ng tsek (/) kung sa tingin mo na ang mga katangiang nakalista ay dapat
kinokonsidera sa pagpili ng politikong kandidato.
CHARACTERS (KATANGIAN) Oo Hindi
Personal Identity (Personal na Pagkakakilanlan)
Place of Birth (Lugar ng kapanganakan)
Age (Edad)
Religion (Relihiyon)
Gender (Kasarian)
Educational Attainment (Lebel ng Pinag-aralan)
Social Identity (Panlipunang Pagkakakilanlan)
Has knowledge on the socio-political problems of the country
May kaalaman patungkol sa sosyo-politikal na problema ng bansa
Has a good reputation
May magandang reputasyon
Has the means or capability in helping other people
May kapasidad na tumulong sa kapwa
Has the passion in helping the poor and marginalized people of the
society
May kakayanang tumulong sa mga mahihirap at nasa laylayang estado
ng lipunan
Works with solidarity and unity in the community
May pagkakaisang pinapakita sa komunidad
Has been practicing the threefold mission of being prophetic, priestly
and kingly
Inuugali o isinasagawa ang threefold mission ng simbahan na pagiging
prophetic, priestly and kingly
A. Prophetic in Community
Denounces greed
Tinutuligsa ang pagiging sakim
Denounces indulgence
Tinutuligsa ang pagiging malabis
Denounces corruption
Tinutuligsa ang korapsyon
Denounces injustice
Tinutuligsa ang kawalan ng katarungan
Denounces oppression
Tinutuligsa ang paniniil o pangaapi
Denounces extrajudicial killings
Tinutuligsa ang extrajudicial killings
Involves in evangelization seminars
Lumalahok sa evangelization seminars
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Involves in social awareness programs
Lumalahok sa programang kamalayan sa lipunan
Involves in education for justice
Lumalahok sa pagtuturo ng hustisya
B. Priestly in Community
Attends prayer and thanksgiving celebration
Madalas dumalo ng dasal at pasasalamat na pagdaraos
Regularly shares the teachings of the Church
Madalas nagbabahagi ng mga turo ng Simbahan
Active participates in charity works and events
Aktibong lumalahok sa mga pagkakawanggawa
Participates in liturgical-sacramental celebrations like Holy Mass, Palm
Sundays, Ash Wednesdays and etc.
Lumalahok sa mga pagdaraos ng sakramento at liturhiya tulad ng Banal
na Misa, Palm Sunday, Ash Wednesday, etc.
Participates in fiesta celebrations
Lumalahok sa mga pinagdaraos na fiesta
Participates in popular devotions (ex. novena, rosary, etc.)
Lumalahok sa mga nakagawiang debosyon (ex. novena, rosary, etc.)
C. Service in Community
Active in socio-economic projects such as livelihood projects,
cooperatives, communal farming, organic farming, community-based
health program, appropriate technology, etc.
Aktibo sa ekonomikong panlipunan proyekto tulad ng livelihood
projects, cooperatives, communal farming, organic farming,
community-based health program, appropriate technology, etc.
Active in ecology campaigns: anti-logging, anti-dam, anti-mining,
reforestation projects, etc.
Aktibo sa pangangampanya para sa ekolohiya tulad ng anti-logging,
anti-dam, anti-mining, reforestation projects, etc.
Active in promotion and defense of human rights
Aktibo sa pagsusulong at pagdedepensa ng karapatang pantao
Active in voter’s education and working for clean and honest election
Aktibo sa voter’s education at nagtataguyod ng malinis at tapat na
eleksyon
Active in peace-building, establishment of peace zones, Muslim-
Christian dialogue, etc.
Aktibo sa pagpapaunlad ng kalayaan, pagtatag ng peace zones, Muslim-
Christian dialogue, etc.
Active in protest action against objectionable government policies
(VFA, charter change, mining act, etc.)
Aktibo sa pagpoprotesta kontra sa hindi makatrungang polisiya ng
gobyerno (VFA, charter change, mining act, etc.)
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Active in the social transformation
Aktibo sa pagpapabago ng lipunan
Social Categorization (Panlipunang Kategorya)
Belongs to a certain political party
Kabilang sa isang partidong politikal
Belongs to a good party cadres with projects
Kabilang sa partidong may magandang kawani at proyekto
Belongs to a powerful political party
Kabilang sa isang makapangyarihang partidong politikal
Belongs to a rich family
Kabilang sa mayamang pamilya
Belongs to political dynasty
Kabilang sa pamilyang may politikal na dinastiya
Belongs to a religious organization
Kabilang sa isang relihiyosong organisasyon
Belongs to Christian Community
Kabilang sa Christian Community
BEHAVIOR / INAASAL
Base on your knowledge, put a check mark (/) on the box if the political candidate
is possessing the characteristics listed below. If you are not aware, leave it blank.
Base sa iyong kaalaman, lagyan ng tsek (/) ang kahon kung ang politikal na
kandidato ay tinataglay ang mga katangiang nakalista sa ibaba. Kung hindi
naman, hayaang blanko ang kahon.
Lito Lapid
Grace Poe
VillarCynthia
CayetanoPia
RosaBato Dela
AngaraSonny
PimentelKoko
EstradaJingoy
OsmeñaSerge
MarcosImee
RevillaBong
BinayNancy
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Has a good
reputation
May magandang
reputasyon
Has the means or
capability in
helping other
people
May kapasidad na
tumulong sa
kapwa
Has the passion in
helping the poor
and marginalized
people of the
society
May kakayanang
tumulong sa mga
mahihirap at nasa
laylayang estado
ng lipunan
Works with
solidarity and
unity in the
community
May pagkakaisang
pinapakita sa
komunidad
Has been
practicing the
threefold mission
of being prophetic,
priestly and kingly
Inuugali o
isinasagawa ang
threefold mission
ng simbahan na
pagiging
prophetic, priestly
and kingly
A. Prophetic in Community
Denounces greed
Tinutuligsa ang
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pagiging sakim
Denounces
indulgence
Tinutuligsa ang
pagiging malabis
Denounces
corruption
Tinutuligsa ang
korapsyon
Denounces
injustice
Tinutuligsa ang
kawalan ng
katarungan
Denounces
oppression
Tinutuligsa ang
paniniil o pangaapi
Denounces
extrajudicial
killings
Tinutuligsa ang
Involves in
evangelization
seminars
Lumalahok sa
evangelization
seminars
Involves in social
awareness
programs
Lumalahok sa
programang
kamalayan sa
lipunan
Involves in
education for
justice
Lumalahok sa
pagtuturo ng
hustisya
B. Priestly in Community
Attends prayer
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and thanksgiving
celebration
Madalas dumalo
ng dasal at
pasasalamat na
pagdaraos
Regularly shares
the teachings of
the Church
Madalas
nagbabahagi ng
mga turo ng
Simbahan
Active participates
in charity works
and events
Aktibong
lumalahok sa mga
pagkakawanggawa
Participates in
liturgical-
sacramental
celebrations like
Holy Mass, Palm
Sundays, Ash
Wednesdays and
etc.
Lumalahok sa mga
pagdaraos ng
sakramento at
liturhiya tulad ng
Banal na Misa,
Palm Sunday, Ash
Wednesday, etc.
Participates in
fiesta celebrations
Lumalahok sa mga
pinagdaraos na
fiesta
Participates in
popular devotions
(ex. novena,
rosary, etc.)
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Lumalahok sa mga
nakagawiang
debosyon (ex.
novena, rosary,
etc.)
C. Service in Community
Active in socio-
economic projects
such as livelihood
projects,
cooperatives,
communal
farming, organic
farming,
community-based
health program,
appropriate
technology, etc.
Aktibo sa
ekonomikong
panlipunan
proyekto tulad ng
livelihood
projects,
cooperatives,
communal
farming, organic
farming,
community-based
health program,
appropriate
technology, etc.
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Active in ecology
campaigns: anti-
logging, anti-dam,
anti-mining,
reforestation
projects, etc.
Aktibo sa
pangangampanya
para sa ekolohiya
tulad ng anti-
logging, anti-dam,
anti-mining,
reforestation
projects, etc.
Active in
promotion and
defense of human
rights
Aktibo sa
pagsusulong at
pagdedepensa ng
karapatang pantao
Active in voter’s
education and
working for clean
and honest
election
Aktibo sa voter’s
education at
nagtataguyod ng
malinis at tapat na
eleksyon
Active in peace-
building,
establishment of
peace zones,
Muslim-Christian
dialogue, etc.
Aktibo sa
pagpapaunlad ng
kalayaan, pagtatag
ng peace zones,
Muslim-Christian
dialogue, etc.
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Active in protest
action against
objectionable
government
policies (VFA,
charter change,
mining act, etc.)
Aktibo sa
pagpoprotesta
kontra sa hindi
makatrungang
polisiya ng
gobyerno (VFA,
charter change,
mining act, etc.)
Active in the social
transformation
Aktibo sa
pagpapabago ng
Social Categorization (Panlipunang Kategorya)
Belongs to a
certain political
party
Kabilang sa isang
partidong politikal
Belongs to a good
party cadres with
projects
Kabilang sa
partidong may
magandang
kawani at
proyekto
Belongs to a
powerful political
party
Kabilang sa isang
makapangyarihang
partidong politikal
Belongs to a rich
family
Kabilang sa
mayamang
pamilya
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Belongs to political
dynasty
Kabilang sa
pamilyang may
politikal na
dinastiya
Belongs to a
religious
organization
Kabilang sa isang
relihiyosong
organisasyon
Belongs to
Christian
Community
Kabilang sa
Christian
Community
VOTING PREFERENCE
Rank the candidates by 1-12 through checking (/) the numbers you want them to
be placed on.
Ihanay ang mga kandidato mula 1-12 sa pamamagitan ng paglalagay ng tsek (/)
sa numero kung saang ranggo nararapat.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1
2
Grace Poe
Cynthia Villar
Sonny Angara
Pia Cayetano
Lito Lapid
Nancy Binay
Koko Pimentel
Serge Osmeña
Bong Revilla
Imee Marcos
Jingoy Estrada
Bato Dela Rosa
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Put a check mark ( / ) if you think that it is applicable to you
Lagyan ng tsek (/) kung ang mga sumusunod ay naangkop sa iyo.
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Do you consider your family’s voting
preference in choosing a political candidate?
Kinokonsidera mo ba ang voting preference
ng iyong pamilya sa pagpili ng kandidato sa
pagkasenador?
Do you consider your neighbors’ voting
preference in choosing a political candidate?
Kinokonsidera mo ba ang voting preference
ng iyong kapitbahay sa pagpili ng kandidato sa
pagkasenador?
Does political promotions (e.g.
advertisements, poster, etc.) affect your
voting preference?
Ang mga promosyong pampolitikal (hal.
advertisements, poster, etc.) ba ay
nakakaapekto sa iyong voting preference?
Do you match your existing values (e.g.
makatao, maka-Diyos, etc.) in the values that
the political candidate possesses?
Kinokonsidera mo ba ang pagtutugma ng
katangian meron ka (hal. Maka-tao, maka-
Diyos, etc.) sa mga katangiang tinataglay ng
mga kandidato sa pagkasenador?
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EXAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FINAL SURVEY:
Good Day!
We, Karen Daryl L. Brito and Ralph Gabriel D. Buella, are fourth year students of
University of Santo Tomas taking up Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. We are
currently conducting a study on the Voting Preference of the members of the
Basic Ecclesial Community of the Santisimo Rosario Parish on the upcoming
2019 Senatorial Election in partial fulfillment of our course, Thesis II. In light with
this, we humbly ask your knowledge and opinion by filling out accurately as
possible this questionnaire which will greatly contribute our study.
Thank you!
Magandang Araw!
Kami ay sina Karen Daryl L. Brito at Ralph Gabriel D. Buella, na nasa ikaapat na
taon bilang mag-aaral ng Universidad ng Santo Tomas na kumukuha ng
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Kami po ay kasalukuyang nagsasagawa ng
pag-aaral patungkol sa voting preference ng mga miyembro ng Basic Ecclesial
Community ng Santisimo Rosario Parish para sa nalalapit na 2019 Senatorial
Election sa bahagyang katuparan sa aming kursong Thesis II. Alinsunod dito,
kami po ay humihingi ng inyong kaalaman at opinion sa Panamanian ng
pagsagot sa mga katanungan na makakatulong na mas mapalalim ang aming
pag-aaral.
Maraming Salamat po!
Pangalan (Opsyonal):_____________________
Edad (Age): ________________________
Kasarian (Gender): ⃝ Lalake ⃝ Babae
Sibil na Estado (Civi; Status): ⃝ Walang Asawa ⃝ Kasal ⃝ Biyuda/Ligal na
hiwalay
Miyembro ng BEC (Membership in BEC): ⃝ Oo ⃝Hindi
(Bilang ng taon ng pagsisilbi: ____, Posisyon: __________)
Nasasakupang Barangay (Barangay Area): ⃝465 ⃝466 ⃝467
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Bilugan and iyong sagot sa mga sumusunod na katanungan:
1. Are you a registered voter?
Ikaw ba ay rehistradong botante?
a. Yes (Oo)
b. No (Hindi)
2. Are you aware of the upcoming 2019 Senatorial Election?
Ikaw ba ay may kaalaman sa nalalapit na 2019 Senatorial Elections?
a. I am aware (Alam ko)
b. Slightly aware (May kaunting alam)
c. I am not aware (Hindi ko alam)
3. Are you aware of the top 12 Senatorial Candidates leading in the Pulse
Asia?
Ikaw ba ay may kaalaman sa 12 na nagungunang kandidato na tumatakbo sa
pagka-senador?
a. I am aware (Alam ko)
b. I am not aware (Hindi ko alam)
4. Are you aware of the Basic Ecclessial Community of Santisimo Rosario
Parish?
Alam mo ba ang Basic Ecclesial Community ng Santisimo Rosario Parish?
a. I am aware (Alam ko)
b. I am not aware (Hindi ko alam)
5. Are you aware of the projects and programs of the BEC of Santisimo
Rosario Parish, such as the Kalyeserye, Feeding Program, Scholarship
Program, and Medical Services? (If you are not aware, please proceed to
number 8)
Alam mo ba ang mga proyekto at programa ng BEC ng Santitismo Rosario
Parish tulad ng Kalyeserye, Feeding Program, Scholarship Program at
Serbisyong Medikal? (Kung hindi mo ito alam, sagutan ang nasa ika-walo na
numero)
a. I am aware (Alam ko)
b. I am not aware (Hindi ko alam)
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6. If yes, what are the programs of the BEC of Santismo Rosario Parish have
you participated into?
Kung ikaw ay may kaalaman, ano sa mga programa ng BEC ng Santisimo
Rosario Parish ang iyong nadaluhan?
a. Feeding Program
b. Scholarship Program
c. Medical Services
d. Kalyeserye
7. Are you aware of the practices being conducted in Kalyeserye?
Alam mo ba ang mga kagawiang ginagawa sa Kalyeserye?
a. I am aware (Alam ko)
b. I am not aware (Hindi ko alam)
8. Have you ever participated in the street masses of the BEC of Santisimo
Rosario?
Naranasan mo na bang makilahok sa mga misang isinagawa ng BEC ng
Santisimo Rosario Parish sa kalsada
a. Oo
b. Hindi pa
9. How did you learn about the projects and programs of the Santisimo
Rosario Parish?
Paano mo nalaman ang mga proyekto at programa ng BEC ng Santisimo
Rosario Parish?
a. Mass announcement (Anunsyo sa Misa)
b. Family (Pamilya)
c. Neighbor (Kapitbahay)
d. Organization (Organisasyon)
e. Others, please specify (Sa iba pa, tukuying ito) _____________
10. Do you have any knowledge about the social teachings of the BEC of
Santisimo Rosario Parish that can affect the voting preference of the
member?
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Mayroon ka bang kaalaman patungkol sa mga panlipunang doktrina o social
teachings ng BEC ng Santisimo Rosario Parish na makakaapekto sa isang
voting preference ng miyembro?
a. Yes (Meron)
b. None (Wala)
ATTITUDE / SALOOBIN:
Put a check mark ( / ) if you think that the characteristics below must be
considered in order to choose a political candidate.
Lagyan ng tsek (/) kung sa tingin mo na ang mga katangiang nakalista ay dapat
kinokonsidera sa pagpili ng politikong kandidato.
CHARACTERS (KATANGIAN) Oo Hindi
Personal Identity (Personal na Pagkakakilanlan)
Place of Birth (Lugar ng kapanganakan)
Age (Edad)
Religion (Relihiyon)
Gender (Kasarian)
Educational Attainment (Lebel ng Pinag-aralan)
Social Identity (Panlipunang Pagkakakilanlan)
Has knowledge on the socio-political problems of the country
May kaalaman patungkol sa sosyo-politikal na problema ng bansa
Has a good reputation
May magandang reputasyon
Has the means or capability in helping other people
May kapasidad na tumulong sa kapwa
Has the passion in helping the poor and marginalized people of the
society
May kakayanang tumulong sa mga mahihirap at nasa laylayang estado
ng lipunan
Works with solidarity and unity in the community
May pagkakaisang pinapakita sa komunidad
Has been practicing the threefold mission of being prophetic, priestly
and kingly
Inuugali o isinasagawa ang threefold mission ng simbahan na pagiging
prophetic, priestly and kingly
A. Prophetic in Community
Denounces greed
Tinutuligsa ang pagiging sakim
Denounces indulgence
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Tinutuligsa ang pagiging malabis
Denounces corruption
Tinutuligsa ang korapsyon
Denounces injustice
Tinutuligsa ang kawalan ng katarungan
Denounces oppression
Tinutuligsa ang paniniil o pangaapi
Denounces extrajudicial killings
Tinutuligsa ang extrajudicial killings
Involves in evangelization seminars
Lumalahok sa evangelization seminars
Involves in social awareness programs
Lumalahok sa programang kamalayan sa lipunan
Involves in education for justice
Lumalahok sa pagtuturo ng hustisya
B. Priestly in Community
Attends prayer and thanksgiving celebration
Madalas dumalo ng dasal at pasasalamat na pagdaraos
Regularly shares the teachings of the Church
Madalas nagbabahagi ng mga turo ng Simbahan
Active participates in charity works and events
Aktibong lumalahok sa mga pagkakawanggawa
Participates in liturgical-sacramental celebrations like Holy Mass, Palm
Sundays, Ash Wednesdays and etc.
Lumalahok sa mga pagdaraos ng sakramento at liturhiya tulad ng Banal
na Misa, Palm Sunday, Ash Wednesday, etc.
Participates in fiesta celebrations
Lumalahok sa mga pinagdaraos na fiesta
Participates in popular devotions (ex. novena, rosary, etc.)
Lumalahok sa mga nakagawiang debosyon (ex. novena, rosary, etc.)
C. Service in Community
Active in socio-economic projects such as livelihood projects,
cooperatives, communal farming, organic farming, community-based
health program, appropriate technology, etc.
Aktibo sa ekonomikong panlipunan proyekto tulad ng livelihood
projects, cooperatives, communal farming, organic farming,
community-based health program, appropriate technology, etc.
Active in ecology campaigns: anti-logging, anti-dam, anti-mining,
reforestation projects, etc.
Aktibo sa pangangampanya para sa ekolohiya tulad ng anti-logging,
anti-dam, anti-mining, reforestation projects, etc.
Active in promotion and defense of human rights
Aktibo sa pagsusulong at pagdedepensa ng karapatang pantao
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Active in voter’s education and working for clean and honest election
Aktibo sa voter’s education at nagtataguyod ng malinis at tapat na
eleksyon
Active in peace-building, establishment of peace zones, Muslim-
Christian dialogue, etc.
Aktibo sa pagpapaunlad ng kalayaan, pagtatag ng peace zones, Muslim-
Christian dialogue, etc.
Active in protest action against objectionable government policies
(VFA, charter change, mining act, etc.)
Aktibo sa pagpoprotesta kontra sa hindi makatrungang polisiya ng
gobyerno (VFA, charter change, mining act, etc.)
Active in the social transformation
Aktibo sa pagpapabago ng lipunan
Social Categorization (Panlipunang Kategorya)
Belongs to a certain political party
Kabilang sa isang partidong politikal
Belongs to a good party cadres with projects
Kabilang sa partidong may magandang kawani at proyekto
Belongs to a powerful political party
Kabilang sa isang makapangyarihang partidong politikal
Belongs to a rich family
Kabilang sa mayamang pamilya
Belongs to political dynasty
Kabilang sa pamilyang may politikal na dinastiya
Belongs to a religious organization
Kabilang sa isang relihiyosong organisasyon
Belongs to Christian Community
Kabilang sa Christian Community
INAASAL
Base on your knowledge, put a check mark (/) on the box if the political candidate
is possessing the characteristics listed below. If you are not aware, leave it blank.
Base sa iyong kaalaman, lagyan ng tsek (/) ang kahon kung ang politikal na
kandidato ay tinataglay ang mga katangiang nakalista sa ibaba. Kung hindi
naman, hayaang blanko ang kahon.
Lito Lapid
Grace Poe
PimentelKoko
MarcosImee
VillarCynthia
CayetanoPia
RevillaBong
RosaBato Dela
AngaraSonny
BinayNancy
EstradaJingoy
OsmeñaSerge
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Lagyan ng (/) kung
kilala mo ang
kandidatong
Social Identity (Panlipunang Pagkakakilanlan)
Has knowledge on
the socio-political
problems of the
country
May kaalaman
patungkol sa
sosyo-politikal na
problema ng
bansa
Has a good
reputation
May magandang
reputasyon
Has the means or
capability in
helping other
people
May kapasidad na
tumulong sa
kapwa
Has the passion in
helping the poor
and marginalized
people of the
society
May kakayanang
tumulong sa mga
mahihirap at nasa
laylayang estado
ng lipunan
Works with
solidarity and
unity in the
community
May pagkakaisang
pinapakita sa
komunidad
Has been
practicing the
threefold mission
155
of being prophetic,
priestly and kingly
Inuugali o
isinasagawa ang
threefold mission
ng simbahan na
pagiging
prophetic, priestly
and kingly
A. Prophetic in Community
Denounces greed
Tinutuligsa ang
pagiging sakim
Denounces
indulgence
Tinutuligsa ang
pagiging malabis
Denounces
corruption
Tinutuligsa ang
korapsyon
Denounces
injustice
Tinutuligsa ang
kawalan ng
katarungan
Denounces
oppression
Tinutuligsa ang
paniniil o pangaapi
Denounces
extrajudicial
killings
Tinutuligsa ang
Involves in
evangelization
seminars
Lumalahok sa
evangelization
seminars
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Involves in social
awareness
programs
Lumalahok sa
programang
kamalayan sa
lipunan
Involves in
education for
justice
Lumalahok sa
pagtuturo ng
hustisya
B. Priestly in Community
Attends prayer
and thanksgiving
celebration
Madalas dumalo
ng dasal at
pasasalamat na
pagdaraos
Regularly shares
the teachings of
the Church
Madalas
nagbabahagi ng
mga turo ng
Simbahan
Active participates
in charity works
and events
Aktibong
lumalahok sa mga
pagkakawanggawa
157
Participates in
liturgical-
sacramental
celebrations like
Holy Mass, Palm
Sundays, Ash
Wednesdays and
etc.
Lumalahok sa mga
pagdaraos ng
sakramento at
liturhiya tulad ng
Banal na Misa,
Palm Sunday, Ash
Wednesday, etc.
Participates in
fiesta celebrations
Lumalahok sa mga
pinagdaraos na
fiesta
Participates in
popular devotions
(ex. novena,
rosary, etc.)
Lumalahok sa mga
nakagawiang
debosyon (ex.
novena, rosary,
etc.)
C. Service in Community
Active in socio-
economic projects
such as livelihood
projects,
cooperatives,
communal
farming, organic
farming,
community-based
health program,
appropriate
technology, etc.
Aktibo sa
ekonomikong
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panlipunan
proyekto tulad ng
livelihood
projects,
cooperatives,
communal
farming, organic
farming,
community-based
health program,
appropriate
technology, etc.
Active in ecology
campaigns: anti-
logging, anti-dam,
anti-mining,
reforestation
projects, etc.
Aktibo sa
pangangampanya
para sa ekolohiya
tulad ng anti-
logging, anti-dam,
anti-mining,
reforestation
projects, etc.
Active in
promotion and
defense of human
rights
Aktibo sa
pagsusulong at
pagdedepensa ng
karapatang pantao
Active in voter’s
education and
working for clean
and honest
election
Aktibo sa voter’s
education at
nagtataguyod ng
malinis at tapat na
eleksyon
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Active in peace-
building,
establishment of
peace zones,
Muslim-Christian
dialogue, etc.
Aktibo sa
pagpapaunlad ng
kalayaan, pagtatag
ng peace zones,
Muslim-Christian
dialogue, etc.
Active in protest
action against
objectionable
government
policies (VFA,
charter change,
mining act, etc.)
Aktibo sa
pagpoprotesta
kontra sa hindi
makatrungang
polisiya ng
gobyerno (VFA,
charter change,
mining act, etc.)
Active in the social
transformation
Aktibo sa
pagpapabago ng
Social Categorization (Panlipunang Kategorya)
Belongs to a
certain political
party
Kabilang sa isang
partidong politikal
160
Belongs to a good
party cadres with
projects
Kabilang sa
partidong may
magandang
kawani at
proyekto
Belongs to a
powerful political
party
Kabilang sa isang
makapangyarihang
partidong politikal
Belongs to a rich
family
Kabilang sa
mayamang
pamilya
Belongs to political
dynasty
Kabilang sa
pamilyang may
politikal na
dinastiya
Belongs to a
religious
organization
Kabilang sa isang
relihiyosong
organisasyon
Belongs to
Christian
Community
Kabilang sa
Christian
Community
VOTING PREFERENCE
Rank the candidates by 1-12 by checking the blank before the candidate’s name
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Ihanay ang mga kandidato mula 1-12 sa pamamagitan ng paglalagay ng tsek (/)
sa linya bago ang pangalan ng kandidato.
____ Grace Poe
____ Cynthia Villar
____ Sonny Angara
____ Pia Cayetano
____ Lito Lapid
____ Nancy Binay
____ Koko Pimentel
____ Serge Osmeña
____ Bong Revilla
____ Imee Marcos
____ Jingoy Estrada
____ Bato Dela Rosa
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ekonomikong estado sa pagpili ng kandidato?
Do you think that the Catholic teachings play a
significant role in choosing a Senatorial
candidate?
Sa iyong palagay ba ay malaki ang nai-aambag
ng turo ng Katoliko sa iyong voting
preference?
Do you think that the Catholic Church
influences your voting preference in choosing
a candidate?
Ang Katolikong Simbahan ba ay nakaka-
impluwensya sa iyong voting preference?
Do you consider your co-members’ voting
preference in the BEC in choosing your
preferred Senatorial candidate?
Kinokonsidera mo ba ang voting preference ng
iyong kapwa miyembro sa BEC sa pagpili ng
kandidato sa pagkasenador?
Do you consider your family’s voting
preference in choosing a political candidate?
Kinokonsidera mo ba ang voting preference ng
iyong pamilya sa pagpili ng kandidato sa
pagkasenador?
Do you consider your neighbors’ voting
preference in choosing a political candidate?
Kinokonsidera mo ba ang voting preference ng
iyong kapitbahay sa pagpili ng kandidato sa
pagkasenador?
Does political promotions (e.g.
advertisements, poster, etc.) affect your
voting preference?
Ang mga promosyong pampolitikal (hal.
advertisements, poster, etc.) ba ay
nakakaapekto sa iyong voting preference?
Do you match your existing values (e.g.
makatao, maka-Diyos, etc.) in the values that
the political candidate possesses?
Kinokonsidera mo ba ang pagtutugma ng
katangian meron ka (hal. Maka-tao, maka-
Diyos, etc.) sa mga katangiang tinataglay ng
mga kandidato sa pagkasenador?
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Maraming Salamat po!
APPENDIX B:
DATA SET FROM
QUESTONNAIRE
164
KNOWLEDGE
1. Are you a registered voter?
Ikaw ba ay rehistradong botante?
a. Yes (Oo) 100
b. No (Hindi) 0
2. Are you aware of the upcoming 2019 Senatorial Election?
Ikaw ba ay may kaalaman sa nalalapit na 2019 Senatorial Elections?
a. I am aware (Alam ko) 68
b. Slightly aware (May kaunting alam) 31
c. I am not aware (Hindi ko alam)
3. Are you aware of the top 12 Senatorial Candidates leading in the Pulse
Asia?
Ikaw ba ay may kaalaman sa 12 na nagungunang kandidato na tumatakbo
sa pagka-senador?
a. I am aware (Alam ko) 84
b. I am not aware (Hindi ko alam) 16
4. Are you aware of the Basic Ecclessial Community of Santisimo Rosario
Parish?
Alam mo ba ang Basic Ecclesial Community ng Santisimo Rosario Parish?
a. I am aware (Alam ko) 100
b. I am not aware (Hindi ko alam) 0
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5. Are you aware of the projects and programs of the BEC of Santisimo
Rosario Parish, such as the Kalyeserye, Feeding Program, Scholarship
Program, and Medical Services? (If you are not aware, please proceed to
number 8)
Alam mo ba ang mga proyekto at programa ng BEC ng Santitismo Rosario
Parish tulad ng Kalyeserye, Feeding Program, Scholarship Program at
Serbisyong Medikal? (Kung hindi mo ito alam, sagutan ang nasa ika-walo na
numero)
a. I am aware (Alam ko) 100
b. I am not aware (Hindi ko alam) 0
6. If yes, what are the programs of the BEC of Santismo Rosario Parish
have you participated into?
Kung ikaw ay may kaalaman, ano sa mga programa ng BEC ng Santisimo
Rosario Parish ang iyong nadaluhan?
a. Feeding Program 88
b. Scholarship Program 72
c. Medical Services 41
d. Kalyeserye 100
7. Are you aware of the practices being conducted in Kalyeserye?
Alam mo ba ang mga kagawiang ginagawa sa Kalyeserye?
a. I am aware (Alam ko) 100
b. I am not aware (Hindi ko alam) 0
8. Have you ever participated in the street masses of the BEC of Santisimo
Rosario?
Naranasan mo na bang makilahok sa mga misang isinagawa ng BEC ng
Santisimo Rosario Parish sa kalsada
a. Oo 100
b. Hindi pa 0
9. How did you learn about the projects and programs of the Santisimo
Rosario Parish?
Paano mo nalaman ang mga proyekto at programa ng BEC ng Santisimo
Rosario Parish?
a. Mass announcement (Anunsyo sa Misa) 36
b. Family (Pamilya) 6
c. Neighbor (Kapitbahay) 14
d. Organization (Organisasyon) 38
e. Others, please specify (Sa iba pa, tukuying ito) _____________ 6
166
10. Do you have any knowledge about the social teachings of the BEC of
Santisimo Rosario Parish that can affect the voting preference of the
member?
Mayroon ka bang kaalaman patungkol sa mga panlipunang doktrina o social
teachings ng BEC ng Santisimo Rosario Parish na makakaapekto sa isang
voting preference ng miyembro?
a. Yes (Meron) 88
b. None (Wala) 12
BEHAVIOR
Yes No
CHARACTERS
Personal Identity (Personal na Pagkakakilanlan)
167
A. Prophetic in Community
168
C. Service in Community
169
Belongs to a powerful political party 65 35
Kabilang sa isang makapangyarihang partidong politikal
170
Works with 85 78 45 59 67 45 53 36 40 26 26 22
solidarity and unity
in the community
Has been practicing 72 35 31 51 60 31 44 47 18 22 22 21
the threefold
mission of being
prophetic, priestly
and kingly
Gr Cy So Pia Na Lit Ko Ser Bo Im Jin Bat
ac nt nn Ca nc o ko ge ng ee go o
e hia y yet y La Pi Os Re Ma y Del
Po Vill An an Bin pid me me vill rco Est a
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a el a sa
Attitude of the 83 71 49 61 62 37 66 47 43 48 49 42
Participants
towards the Social
Identity of a
Political Candidates
Rank 1 2 6 5 4 11 3 8 9 7 6 10
Gr Cy So Pia Na Lit Ko Ser Bo Im Jin Bat
ac nt nn Ca nc o ko ge ng ee go o
e hia y yet y La Pi Os Re Ma y Del
Po Vill An an Bin pid me me vill rco Est a
e ar gar o ay nt ña a s rad Ro
a el a sa
Denounces greed 79 73 32 55 61 59 45 37 18 16 23 18
Denounces 72 52 26 58 68 31 43 43 17 12 25 18
indulgence
Denounces 66 51 22 31 48 35 32 32 19 13 16 16
corruption
Denounces injustice 77 56 61 65 50 15 36 36 21 15 16 17
Denounces 66 56 41 28 25 37 31 16 15 21 27 18
oppression
171
Denounces 79 55 46 36 46 38 26 31 21 18 21 13
extrajudicial killings
Involves in 55 21 24 31 28 14 23 33 16 13 41 26
evangelization
seminars
Involves in social 78 31 31 25 22 31 38 41 42 36 38 18
awareness
programs
Involves in 81 65 33 51 56 58 41 45 31 21 45 20
education for
justice
Gr Cy So Pia Na Lit Ko Ser Bo Im Jin Bat
ac nt nn Ca nc o ko ge ng ee go o
e hia y yet y La Pi Os Re Ma y Del
Po Vill An an Bin pid me me vill rco Est a
e ar gar o ay nt ña a s rad Ro
a el a sa
Attitude of the 73 51 35 42 45 35 35 35 22 18 28 18
Participants
towards the
Prophetic Values of
a Political
Candidates
Rank
Gr Cy So Pia Na Lit Ko Ser Bo Im Jin Bat
ac nt nn Ca nc o ko ge ng ee go o
e hia y yet y La Pi Os Re Ma y Del
Po Vill An an Bin pid me me vill rco Est a
e ar gar o ay nt ña a s rad Ro
a el a sa
Attends prayer and 35 29 18 31 21 21 19 19 21 21 29 17
thanksgiving
celebration
Regularly shares 38 27 18 30 18 21 21 18 20 12 18 19
the teachings of the
Church
172
Active participates 36 30 17 29 17 28 35 21 21 25 28 31
in charity works
and events
Participates in 34 31 16 28 17 15 19 18 18 16 14 10
liturgical-
sacramental
celebrations like
Holy Mass, Palm
Sundays, Ash
Wednesdays and
etc.
Participates in 34 39 34 32 26 19 34 26 31 22 31 17
fiesta celebrations
Participates in 38 58 31 28 19 21 18 15 17 12 18 13
popular devotions
(ex. novena, rosary,
etc.)
Gr Cy So Pia Na Lit Ko Ser Bo Im Jin Bat
ac nt nn Ca nc o ko ge ng ee go o
e hia y yet y La Pi Os Re Ma y Del
Po Vill An an Bin pid me me vill rco Est a
e ar gar o ay nt ña a s rad Ro
a el a sa
Attitude of the 36 36 22 30 20 21 24 20 21 18 23 18
Participants
towards the Priestly
Values of a Political
Candidates
Rank
Gr Cy So Pia Na Lit Ko Ser Bo Im Jin Bat
ac nt nn Ca nc o ko ge ng ee go o
e hia y yet y La Pi Os Re Ma y Del
Po Vill An an Bin pid me me vill rco Est a
e ar gar o ay nt ña a s rad Ro
a el a sa
173
Active in socio- 78 82 68 61 21 41 32 48 18 18 19 21
economic projects
such as livelihood
projects,
cooperatives,
communal farming,
organic farming,
community-based
health program,
appropriate
technology, etc.
Active in ecology 79 52 70 65 31 32 38 24 23 21 31 21
campaigns: anti-
logging, anti-dam,
anti-mining,
reforestation
projects, etc.
Active in promotion 81 61 65 53 25 31 31 34 27 18 19 18
and defense of
human rights
Active in voter’s 83 82 54 61 68 69 51 41 28 21 26 25
education and
working for clean
and honest election
Active in peace- 81 71 45 41 58 51 41 37 31 25 21 13
building,
establishment of
peace zones,
Muslim-Christian
dialogue, etc.
Active in protest 51 61 46 41 31 51 67 48 47 58 57 61
action against
objectionable
government
policies (VFA,
charter change,
mining act, etc.)
174
Active in the social 81 78 66 68 67 56 65 65 61 57 59 41
transformation
Gr Cy So Pia Na Lit Ko Ser Bo Im Jin Bat
ac nt nn Ca nc o ko ge ng ee go o
e hia y yet y La Pi Os Re Ma y Del
Po Vill An an Bin pid me me vill rco Est a
e ar gar o ay nt ña a s rad Ro
a el a sa
Total of Service in 76 70 59 56 43 47 46 42 34 31 33 29
Value
Rank
Gr Cy So Pia Na Lit Ko Ser Bo Im Jin Bat
ac nt nn Ca nc o ko ge ng ee go o
e hia y yet y La Pi Os Re Ma y Del
Po Vill An an Bin pid me me vill rco Est a
e ar gar o ay nt ña a s rad Ro
a el a sa
Belongs to a certain 41 61 55 48 49 48 61 55 53 59 41 58
political party
Belongs to a good 35 66 41 45 31 37 48 28 27 16 36 25
party cadres with
projects
Belongs to a 25 71 49 39 33 31 49 33 36 48 45 49
powerful political
party
Belongs to a rich 59 79 51 58 59 38 59 51 59 65 76 51
family
Belongs to political 51 41 53 41 67 54 68 58 31 67 66 30
dynasty
Belongs to a 78 35 41 31 25 28 29 26 21 22 23 28
religious
organization
Belongs to Christian 75 32 44 33 18 19 21 21 13 17 19 23
Community
175
Gr Cy So Pia Na Lit Ko Ser Bo Im Jin Bat
ac nt nn Ca nc o ko ge ng ee go o
e hia y yet y La Pi Os Re Ma y Del
Po Vill An an Bin pid me me vill rco Est a
e ar gar o ay nt ña a s rad Ro
a el a sa
Total of Social 52 55 48 42 40 36 48 39 34 42 44 38
Categorization in
Value
25 21 16 17 16 13 16 14 11 11 13 10
28 84. 41. 94. 36. 71. 77. 16. 64. 75. 35. 78.
.9 34 44 03 98 73 19 24 12 04 42 19
6 9 4 2 4 8 6 7 8 9 8
Rank 1 2 5 3 6 8 4 7 11 10 9 12
VOTING PREFERENCES
Yes Maybe No
(Oo) (Siguro (Hindi)
)
Do you think that by being a part of the Basic Ecclesial 83 5 12
Community, may have an influence on your voting
preference in the upcoming elections?
Do you consider the religious background of the 81 7 12
Senatorial candidate before choosing him/her?
Do you consider your social and economic status in 89 6 2
choosing a political candidate?
Do you think that the Catholic teachings play a 84 9 7
significant role in choosing a Senatorial candidate?
Do you think that the Catholic Church influences your 79 12 8
voting preference in choosing a candidate?
Do you consider your co-members’ voting preference in 67 23 10
the BEC in choosing your preferred Senatorial
candidate?
Do you consider your family’s voting preference in 69 18 13
choosing a political candidate?
Do you consider your neighbors’ voting preference in 58 13 29
choosing a political candidate?
Does political promotions (e.g. advertisements, poster, 65 16 19
etc.) affect your voting preference?
Do you match your existing values (e.g. makatao, maka- 78 7 15
176
Diyos, etc.) in the values that the political candidate
possesses?
Frequen
cies
Notes
Statistics
Age Reco Civil YRse Reco
ded Stat rv ded
Age Year
s of
servi
ce
N Valid 100 100 100 97 97
Missing 0 0 0 3 3
Mean 45.41 2.54 2.15 6.80 1.89
00
Median 53.00 2.00 2.00 6.00 2.00
00
Mode 0 1.00 2 0 1
Std. Deviation 24.629 1.52 .626 6.63 1.06
037 3 9
Minimum 0 1.00 1 0 1
Maximum 78 6.00 3 30 5
Frequen
cy Table
Age
Frequency Perc Valid Cum
ent Perc ulati
ent ve
Perc
ent
Valid 0 21 21.0 21.0 21.0
177
44 1 1.0 1.0 22.0
45 4 4.0 4.0 26.0
46 4 4.0 4.0 30.0
47 1 1.0 1.0 31.0
48 3 3.0 3.0 34.0
49 2 2.0 2.0 36.0
51 6 6.0 6.0 42.0
52 5 5.0 5.0 47.0
53 4 4.0 4.0 51.0
54 2 2.0 2.0 53.0
55 3 3.0 3.0 56.0
56 3 3.0 3.0 59.0
57 4 4.0 4.0 63.0
58 4 4.0 4.0 67.0
59 4 4.0 4.0 71.0
60 1 1.0 1.0 72.0
61 1 1.0 1.0 73.0
62 2 2.0 2.0 75.0
63 3 3.0 3.0 78.0
64 2 2.0 2.0 80.0
65 4 4.0 4.0 84.0
66 3 3.0 3.0 87.0
67 3 3.0 3.0 90.0
68 1 1.0 1.0 91.0
69 5 5.0 5.0 96.0
70 2 2.0 2.0 98.0
77 1 1.0 1.0 99.0
78 1 1.0 1.0 100.
0
Total 100 100. 100.
0 0
Recoded Age
Frequency Perc Valid Cum
ent Perc ulati
ent ve
Perc
ent
Valid 50 and 36 36.0 36.0 36.0
below
51 - 55 20 20.0 20.0 56.0
56 - 60 16 16.0 16.0 72.0
178
61 - 65 12 12.0 12.0 84.0
66 - 70 14 14.0 14.0 98.0
71 and 2 2.0 2.0 100.
above 0
Total 100 100. 100.
0 0
CivilStat
Frequency Perc Valid Cum
ent Perc ulati
ent ve
Perc
ent
Valid Single 13 13.0 13.0 13.0
Married 59 59.0 59.0 72.0
Widowe 28 28.0 28.0 100.
d 0
Total 100 100. 100.
0 0
YRserv
Frequency Perc Valid Cum
ent Perc ulati
ent ve
Perc
ent
Valid 0 27 27.0 27.8 27.8
2 3 3.0 3.1 30.9
3 4 4.0 4.1 35.1
4 8 8.0 8.2 43.3
5 3 3.0 3.1 46.4
6 5 5.0 5.2 51.5
7 9 9.0 9.3 60.8
8 9 9.0 9.3 70.1
9 5 5.0 5.2 75.3
10 2 2.0 2.1 77.3
12 4 4.0 4.1 81.4
13 6 6.0 6.2 87.6
15 4 4.0 4.1 91.8
16 1 1.0 1.0 92.8
17 1 1.0 1.0 93.8
20 2 2.0 2.1 95.9
25 2 2.0 2.1 97.9
179
26 1 1.0 1.0 99.0
30 1 1.0 1.0 100.
0
Total 97 97.0 100.
0
Missing System 3 3.0
Total 100 100.
0
Crosstab
s
Notes
180
% within 100. 100. 100.
Gender 0% 0% 0%
181
d voter? Years of
service
Total Count 45 30 14 4 4 97
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100.
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Years of
service
Are you aware of the upcoming 2019 Senatorial Election? * Recoded Age
182
Crosstabulation
Recoded Age Tot
al
50 51 - 56 - 61 - 66 - 71
and 55 60 65 70 and
belo abov
w e
Are you Aware Count 36 20 16 12 14 2 10
aware of 0
the % within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 10
upcomin Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.0
g 2019 Age %
Senatori
al
Election?
Total Count 36 20 16 12 14 2 10
0
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 10
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.0
Age %
Are you aware of the upcoming 2019 Senatorial Election? * Recoded Years of
service Crosstabulation
Recoded Years of service Total
5 6- 11 16 - 21
and 10 -15 20 and
belo abov
w e
Are you Aware Count 45 30 14 4 4 97
aware of % within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100.
the Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
upcomin Years of
g 2019 service
Senatori
al
Election?
Total Count 45 30 14 4 4 97
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100.
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Years of
service
183
Gender Total
Male Fem
ale
Are you Aware Count 8 78 86
aware of % within 61.5 89.7 86.0
the top Gender % % %
12 Not Count 5 9 14
Senatori Aware % within 38.5 10.3 14.0
al Gender % % %
Candidat
es
leading
in the
Pulse
Asia?
Total Count 13 87 100
% within 100. 100. 100.
Gender 0% 0% 0%
Are you aware of the top 12 Senatorial Candidates leading in the Pulse Asia? *
Recoded Age Crosstabulation
Recoded Age Tot
184
al
50 51 - 56 - 61 - 66 - 71
and 55 60 65 70 and
belo abov
w e
Are you Aware Count 34 18 12 9 12 1 86
aware of % within 94.4 90.0 75.0 75.0 85.7 50.0 86.
the top Recoded % % % % % % 0%
12 Age
Senatori Not Count 2 2 4 3 2 1 14
al Aware % within 5.6% 10.0 25.0 25.0 14.3 50.0 14.
Candidat Recoded % % % % % 0%
es Age
leading
in the
Pulse
Asia?
Total Count 36 20 16 12 14 2 10
0
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 10
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.0
Age %
Are you aware of the top 12 Senatorial Candidates leading in the Pulse Asia? *
Recoded Years of service Crosstabulation
Recoded Years of service Total
5 6- 11 16 - 21
and 10 -15 20 and
belo abov
w e
Are you Aware Count 38 27 12 3 3 83
aware of % within 84.4 90.0 85.7 75.0 75.0 85.6
the top Recoded % % % % % %
12 Years of
Senatori service
al Not Count 7 3 2 1 1 14
Candidat Aware % within 15.6 10.0 14.3 25.0 25.0 14.4
es Recoded % % % % % %
leading Years of
in the service
Pulse
Asia?
Total Count 45 30 14 4 4 97
185
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100.
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Years of
service
Are you aware of the Basic Ecclessial Community of Santisimo Rosario Parish? *
Recoded Age Crosstabulation
186
Recoded Age Tot
al
50 51 - 56 - 61 - 66 - 71
and 55 60 65 70 and
belo abov
w e
Are you Aware Count 36 20 16 12 14 2 10
aware of 0
the Basic % within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 10
Ecclessial Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.0
Commun Age %
ity of
Santisim
o Rosario
Parish?
Total Count 36 20 16 12 14 2 10
0
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 10
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.0
Age %
Are you aware of the Basic Ecclessial Community of Santisimo Rosario Parish?
* Recoded Years of service Crosstabulation
Recoded Years of service Total
5 6- 11 16 - 21
and 10 -15 20 and
belo abov
w e
Are you Aware Count 45 30 14 4 4 97
aware of
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100.
the Basic
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Ecclessial
Years of
Commun
service
ity of
Santisim
o Rosario
Parish?
Total Count 45 30 14 4 4 97
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100.
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Years of
service
187
of Santisimo Rosario Parish, such as the Kalyeserye,
Feeding Program, Scholarship Program, and Medical
Services? (If you are not aware, please proceed to
number 8) * Gender Crosstabulation
Gender Total
Male Fem
ale
Are you Aware Count 13 87 100
aware of
the
projects
and % within 100. 100. 100.
program Gender 0% 0% 0%
s of the
BEC of
Santisim
o Rosario
Parish,
such as
the
Kalyeser
ye,
Feeding
Program,
Scholars
hip
Program,
and
Medical
Services?
(If you
are not
aware,
please
proceed
to
number
8)
Total Count 13 87 100
% within 100. 100. 100.
Gender 0% 0% 0%
188
Program, Scholarship Program, and Medical Services? (If you are
not aware, please proceed to number 8) * CivilStat
Crosstabulation
CivilStat Total
Singl Marr Wid
e ied owe
d
Are you Aware Count 13 59 28 100
aware of
the
projects
and % within 100. 100. 100. 100.
program CivilStat 0% 0% 0% 0%
s of the
BEC of
Santisim
o Rosario
Parish,
such as
the
Kalyeser
ye,
Feeding
Program,
Scholars
hip
Program,
and
Medical
Services?
(If you
are not
aware,
please
proceed
to
number
8)
Total Count 13 59 28 100
% within 100. 100. 100. 100.
CivilStat 0% 0% 0% 0%
Are you aware of the projects and programs of the BEC of Santisimo Rosario Parish,
such as the Kalyeserye, Feeding Program, Scholarship Program, and Medical
189
Services? (If you are not aware, please proceed to number 8) * Recoded Age
Crosstabulation
Recoded Age Tot
al
50 51 - 56 - 61 - 66 - 71
and 55 60 65 70 and
belo abov
w e
Are you Aware Count 36 20 16 12 14 2 10
aware of 0
the
projects
and % within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 10
program Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.0
s of the Age %
BEC of
Santisim
o Rosario
Parish,
such as
the
Kalyeser
ye,
Feeding
Program,
Scholars
hip
Program,
and
Medical
Services?
(If you
are not
aware,
please
proceed
to
number
8)
Total Count 36 20 16 12 14 2 10
0
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 10
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.0
190
Age %
Are you aware of the projects and programs of the BEC of Santisimo Rosario
Parish, such as the Kalyeserye, Feeding Program, Scholarship Program, and
Medical Services? (If you are not aware, please proceed to number 8) *
Recoded Years of service Crosstabulation
Recoded Years of service Total
5 6- 11 16 - 21
and 10 -15 20 and
belo abov
w e
Are you Aware Count 45 30 14 4 4 97
aware of
the
projects
and % within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100.
program Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
s of the Years of
BEC of service
Santisim
o Rosario
Parish,
such as
the
Kalyeser
ye,
Feeding
Program,
Scholars
hip
Program,
and
Medical
Services?
(If you
are not
aware,
please
proceed
to
number
8)
Total Count 45 30 14 4 4 97
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100.
191
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Years of
service
192
Total Count 13 59 28 100
% within 100. 100. 100. 100.
CivilStat 0% 0% 0% 0%
If yes, what are the programs of the BEC of Santismo Rosario Parish have you
participated into? * Recoded Age Crosstabulation
Recoded Age Tot
al
50 51 - 56 - 61 - 66 - 71
and 55 60 65 70 and
belo abov
w e
If yes, Kalyeser Count 36 20 16 12 14 2 10
what are ye 0
the % within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 10
program Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.0
s of the Age %
BEC of
Santismo
Rosario
Parish
have you
participa
ted into?
Total Count 36 20 16 12 14 2 10
0
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 10
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.0
Age %
If yes, what are the programs of the BEC of Santismo Rosario Parish have you
participated into? * Recoded Years of service Crosstabulation
Recoded Years of service Total
5 6- 11 16 - 21
and 10 -15 20 and
belo abov
w e
If yes, Kalyeser Count 45 30 14 4 4 97
what are ye
the % within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100.
program Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
s of the Years of
BEC of service
Santismo
193
Rosario
Parish
have you
participa
ted into?
Total Count 45 30 14 4 4 97
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100.
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Years of
service
194
Total Count 13 59 28 100
% within 100. 100. 100. 100.
CivilStat 0% 0% 0% 0%
Are you aware of the practices being conducted in Kalyeserye? * Recoded Age
Crosstabulation
Recoded Age Tot
al
50 51 - 56 - 61 - 66 - 71
and 55 60 65 70 and
belo abov
w e
Are you Aware Count 36 20 16 12 14 2 10
aware of 0
the % within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 10
practices Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.0
being Age %
conducte
d in
Kalyeser
ye?
Total Count 36 20 16 12 14 2 10
0
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 10
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.0
Age %
195
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100.
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Years of
service
196
Total Count 13 59 28 100
% within 100. 100. 100. 100.
CivilStat 0% 0% 0% 0%
Have you ever participated in the street masses of the BEC of Santisimo Rosario? *
Recoded Age Crosstabulation
Recoded Age Tot
al
50 51 - 56 - 61 - 66 - 71
and 55 60 65 70 and
belo abov
w e
Have you Yes Count 36 20 16 12 14 2 10
ever 0
participa % within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 10
ted in Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.0
the Age %
street
masses
of the
BEC of
Santisim
o
Rosario?
Total Count 36 20 16 12 14 2 10
0
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 10
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.0
Age %
Have you ever participated in the street masses of the BEC of Santisimo
Rosario? * Recoded Years of service Crosstabulation
Recoded Years of service Total
5 6- 11 16 - 21
and 10 -15 20 and
belo abov
w e
Have you Yes Count 45 30 14 4 4 97
ever
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100.
participa
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
ted in
Years of
the
service
street
masses
197
of the
BEC of
Santisim
o
Rosario?
Total Count 45 30 14 4 4 97
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100.
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Years of
service
How did you learn about the projects and programs of the
Santisimo Rosario Parish? * CivilStat Crosstabulation
CivilStat Total
Singl Marr Wid
e ied owe
d
How did Mass Count 6 25 9 40
you learn Announc % within 46.2 42.4 32.1 40.0
198
about ement CivilStat % % % %
the Family Count 0 4 2 6
projects % within .0% 6.8% 7.1% 6.0%
and CivilStat
program Neighbor Count 4 5 5 14
s of the % within 30.8 8.5% 17.9 14.0
Santisim CivilStat % % %
o Rosario Organiza Count 2 20 12 34
Parish? tion % within 15.4 33.9 42.9 34.0
CivilStat % % % %
Others Count 1 5 0 6
% within 7.7% 8.5% .0% 6.0%
CivilStat
Total Count 13 59 28 100
% within 100. 100. 100. 100.
CivilStat 0% 0% 0% 0%
How did you learn about the projects and programs of the Santisimo Rosario
Parish? * Recoded Age Crosstabulation
Recoded Age Tot
al
50 51 - 56 - 61 - 66 - 71
and 55 60 65 70 and
belo abov
w e
How did Mass Count 17 7 6 4 6 0 40
you learn Announc % within 47.2 35.0 37.5 33.3 42.9 .0% 40.
about ement Recoded % % % % % 0%
the Age
projects Family Count 3 1 0 1 1 0 6
and % within 8.3% 5.0% .0% 8.3% 7.1% .0% 6.0
program Recoded %
s of the Age
Santisim Neighbor Count 4 4 3 1 2 0 14
o Rosario % within 11.1 20.0 18.8 8.3% 14.3 .0% 14.
Parish? Recoded % % % % 0%
Age
Organiza Count 10 6 7 5 4 2 34
tion % within 27.8 30.0 43.8 41.7 28.6 100. 34.
Recoded % % % % % 0% 0%
Age
Others Count 2 2 0 1 1 0 6
% within 5.6% 10.0 .0% 8.3% 7.1% .0% 6.0
199
Recoded % %
Age
Total Count 36 20 16 12 14 2 10
0
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 10
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.0
Age %
How did you learn about the projects and programs of the Santisimo Rosario
Parish? * Recoded Years of service Crosstabulation
Recoded Years of service Total
5 6- 11 16 - 21
and 10 -15 20 and
belo abov
w e
How did Mass Count 16 14 6 1 1 38
you learn Announc % within 35.6 46.7 42.9 25.0 25.0 39.2
about ement Recoded % % % % % %
the Years of
projects service
and Family Count 2 1 1 1 1 6
program % within 4.4% 3.3% 7.1% 25.0 25.0 6.2%
s of the Recoded % %
Santisim Years of
o Rosario service
Parish? Neighbor Count 5 7 1 0 0 13
% within 11.1 23.3 7.1% .0% .0% 13.4
Recoded % % %
Years of
service
Organiza Count 18 6 6 2 2 34
tion % within 40.0 20.0 42.9 50.0 50.0 35.1
Recoded % % % % % %
Years of
service
Others Count 4 2 0 0 0 6
% within 8.9% 6.7% .0% .0% .0% 6.2%
Recoded
Years of
service
Total Count 45 30 14 4 4 97
200
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100.
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Years of
service
201
Do you Yes Count 12 54 22 88
have any % within 92.3 91.5 78.6 88.0
knowled CivilStat % % % %
ge about None Count 1 5 6 12
the
social % within 7.7% 8.5% 21.4 12.0
teaching CivilStat % %
s of the
BEC of
Santisim
o Rosario
Parish
that can
affect
the
voting
preferen
ce of the
member
?
Total Count 13 59 28 100
% within 100. 100. 100. 100.
CivilStat 0% 0% 0% 0%
Do you have any knowledge about the social teachings of the BEC of Santisimo
Rosario Parish that can affect the voting preference of the member? * Recoded Age
Crosstabulation
Recoded Age Tot
al
50 51 - 56 - 61 - 66 - 71
and 55 60 65 70 and
belo abov
w e
Do you Yes Count 32 17 15 9 13 2 88
have any % within 88.9 85.0 93.8 75.0 92.9 100. 88.
knowled Recoded % % % % % 0% 0%
ge about Age
the None Count 4 3 1 3 1 0 12
social
teaching % within 11.1 15.0 6.3% 25.0 7.1% .0% 12.
s of the Recoded % % % 0%
BEC of Age
Santisim
o Rosario
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Parish
that can
affect
the
voting
preferen
ce of the
member
?
Total Count 36 20 16 12 14 2 10
0
% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 10
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.0
Age %
Do you have any knowledge about the social teachings of the BEC of Santisimo
Rosario Parish that can affect the voting preference of the member? *
Recoded Years of service Crosstabulation
Recoded Years of service Total
5 6- 11 16 - 21
and 10 -15 20 and
belo abov
w e
Do you Yes Count 39 25 14 3 4 85
have any % within 86.7 83.3 100. 75.0 100. 87.6
knowled Recoded % % 0% % 0% %
ge about Years of
the service
social None Count 6 5 0 1 0 12
teaching
s of the % within 13.3 16.7 .0% 25.0 .0% 12.4
BEC of Recoded % % % %
Santisim Years of
o Rosario service
Parish
that can
affect
the
voting
preferen
ce of the
member
?
Total Count 45 30 14 4 4 97
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% within 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100.
Recoded 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Years of
service
APPENDIX C:
INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS FOR
KEY INFORMANTS
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Bro. Rolando C. Ingaran (BEC Promoter, Santisimo Rosario Parish Basic
age?
2. How did the Santisimo Rosario Parish Basic Ecclesial Community begin?
3. How did you first get involved with the Santisimo Rosario Parish Basic
Ecclesial Community?
4. As regards to mandates, in what way are you different with the work of the
6. Is there a difference between how a BEC member votes this upcoming 2019
Senatorial elections with non-BEC member? Will they look for certain
7. Is being part of the in-group (e.g. BEC) shape the voting consciousness of the
whole community?
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8. Are the BEC members more inclined to vote for a senatorial candidate who
9. What do you think are the social doctrines that the Santisimo Rosario Parish
10. What do you think are the different projects and programs that the Santisimo
influence the voting preference of their members who are also registered
11. What are the shared norms and values formed inside the Basic Ecclesial
Community that in turn influence the voting preference of the registered BEC
members?
12. What are the underlying factors that affect the voting preferences of the
13. Can you give me ways on how the Santisimo Rosario Parish BEC influence
14. Can you cite some differences between a BEC member and non-BEC
15. Should the modern candidates of the Philippines also persuade small sects of
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Sister Elvira G. Javier and Sister Fidelina P. Badajos (BEC Coordinato Area
1. Can you explain what is a basic ecclesial community and how it became
2. What led to the creation of the Santisimo Rosario Parish Basic Ecclesial
Community (BEC)?
467.
5. Are you aware of the parish pastoral council? How is it related to the basic
6. With the proliferation of the BECs in the Philippines, can you see the
7. What do you think are the social doctrines that the Santisimo Rosario Parish
8. As the church of the poor, will these BECs be significant in relation to the vote
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9. Do you think that by being a part of the Basic Ecclesial Community or the so
registered voter?
10. Do you think implementing the voter’s education is one of the most significant
11. What do you think are the different factors that affect the voting preferences
12. Will it be beneficial for voters to attend voter’s education conducted by the
Santisimo Rosario Parish Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC)? And how will it
13. In your own opinion, is politics really mired by religion in the Philippines?
14. Is there a difference between how a BEC member votes this upcoming 2019
Senatorial elections with the non-BEC member? Will they look for certain
15. What do you think are the different projects and programs that the Santisimo
influence the voting preferences of their members who are also registered
16. What are the shared norms and values formed inside the Basic Ecclesial
Community that in turn influence the voting preferences of the registered BEC
members?
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17. Should the modern candidates of the Philippines also persuade small sects of
Philippines)
1. What is a Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC)? And how has it evolved until the
2. What led to the creation of the first ever Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) in
the Philippines?
3. Describe the condition of the Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) in the present
times.
4. What do you think are the social doctrines that a certain parish continuously
teaches that can inspire the Basic Ecclesial Community members in their
Community influence the voting preference of their members who are also
registered voters?
6. Are the shared norms and values formed inside the Basic Ecclesial
members?
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7. Aside from the BEC, what are the underlying factors that might affect the
voting preferences of the registered voters that are members of the Basic
8. Can you cite some differences between a BEC member and non-BEC
9. Should the modern candidates of the Philippines also persuade small sects of
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APPENDIX D:
TRANSCRIPTION
OF INTERVIEWS
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INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT 1
A: Interviewer 1 - Ralph
Date and Time: The Interview was conducted at 11:00 am, February 18, 2019 on
a Monday.
(Start of Interview)
A1: Ano po ang posisyon niyo sa Basic Ecclesial Community and sa Santisimo
Rosario Parish?
so eight parishes ang involved. Pag vicariate kasi hindi lang isang Parish so sa
Santisimo Rosario Parish isa ako sa mga tinatawag na BEC promoter and at the
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A1: uhm proceed na po tayo sa mismong data gathering
B: uhm... okay
A1: First question po what is a basic ecclesial community and how it is significant
B: Oo, BEC as you know, you should know it already because you are
centered... we usually have the Parish Church and then when we talk of BECs,
these are group of people located in different areas especially small groups of
people… so… they are supposed to be ah... 12 to 15 cells... ah... members in the
community so 12 in a sense that Christ chose his Disciples at 12 and then there
will be a leader and then they compose a neighborhood tawag namin dito ay uh
share in terms of prayers, in terms of ah... liturgy ang tinatawag namin misa sa
kalsada and then they help one another as a community ayan so it's a way of
being church.
A1: Ang pangalawa pong tanong is how did the Santisimo Rosario Parish BEC
begin and what led to the creation of the Santisimo Parish BEC?
B: Uhm… we start with of course the PCP II… uh… alam na ninyo yung PCP II?
(laughs) so eto yung ah... reforms in the church, local church in the universal
church we talk of second Vatican council II and then in the Philippine church, sa
second vatican II is a... 1962 to 65 and then… in the in the… the Philippines we
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have also uhm… as an offshoot of a... the PCP... the Second Vatican Council II
then we have uh… the PCP II Second Plenary Council of 1991 and uh… this was
the formation of different BEC groups all over the Philippines so... this time when
we have the… the… what do you call this? Uh… the church is preparing for
the… the 500 years of Christianity so... and we started with the year of faith
usually 9 years preparation yun and the 10th year we have a celebration just like
we have the novena, 9 years preparation and then novena… ah novena 9 and
then the celebration so… whenever we talk of Christianity then 1521 eto so in
2021 we will have the 500 years a… anniversary of being a church in the
supported the massive campaign for the formation of BECs in parishes and the…
during the [...] the time of Cardinal uh… ano ang Cardinal natin ngayon…
B: ... si Cardinal Tagle... uh... During the time when we had the BEC Year, that
was 2 years ago uh… year of the Parish and last year we have year of a… the
religious the priest and the religious and this year we have the year of the youth
so when we were closing on the year of the BEC on being the year of the Parish
then Cardinal Tagle encouraged us to help [...] 100% formation of BECs in all
parishes of the Archdiocese of Manila… and so… of course and in our vicariate,
not all parishes have their own BECs but in Santisimo Rosario Parish, I still
remember If I could remember this right, in 203... 203 that was the start of…
uh…. formation campaign dito… dito sa Parish… um… I was not yet then active
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in this because uh… I was in charge of other events and other organizations so
specifically I was active in the Knights of Columbus and the... during that time, I
was still with the youth… so… now… um… in the formation of a.... this group and
they started this BOS… ah… BOS… Basic Orientation Seminar.... so different
BEC leaders on future BEC ah… leaders were encouraged to come here for the
BOS Orientation Seminar then, it was then that… they decided to of course with
A1: Jerry?
happened that I am his (laughs)... co-coordinator. So, now, it was through him
that a... a group of leaders were challenge and from this group of leaders then…
a…. this formation, the BOS orientation seminar went into the different streets…
so ayun… there were two very important streets… yung… ano yun… and they
formed the 204 I think so 204, there were two cells that formed, one here is in
miguelin street miguelin street… so that's where I joined (chuckles) yung grupo
and then later on, I become… I became the promoter... and then another is in
A1: Bombers?
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B: Hindi. P. Noval, Eloisa, Tolentino, um… tawag dito, P. Paredes, P. Campa,
B: Oo… Morayta so pero dito banda rito hindi Morayta... Morayta kabila yun eh…
kalimutan ko. Oh I forgot the name pero dito malapit sa… sa central market...
A1: Um….
dalawang grupo a… organized yun and then formed and then they have their
own… own officers so series of kwan yun.... seminars and then they decided
to... to meet every week yan every week na yan so from the two, then we
decided to… um… include all the other areas zones so for the Parish we have 7
zones, so zone 1… meron ba ako dito… sayang meron sana tayong kwan… ng
Parish wala ako dito… Zone 1 na-organize yun, zone 2, Zone 3, zone 4, zone 5,
zone 6, zone 7 so ganito ang i-structure nun. Zone 1 is dito Eloisa ah… P. Noval
Parish). P. Noval...
B: Eto yung UST kasi eto… Espanya... UST... Dapitan ito… ano yung
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A & A1: Lacson?
B: Lacson.
Um… Boulevard…. so eto Zone 1 eto yung kwan… Recto medyo mahaba pa
nandiyan so eto zone 1 eto zone 2...Zone 1 lahat yan zone 2 3 eto yung riles
algeciras… Ano tawag dito Algeciras sorry dito pala yun… sa railroad eto…
Dapitan dito yung Piy Margal eto yung Dominican School… P. Florentino so
1?
B: Zone 1. Ayan ang marami tapos marami rin ang ano um... Zone 4 and 5.
A1: Bali po kung um… based po sa inyo ilan po ang members or yung um…
B: Kasi families eto eh kaya hindi mo pano to eh… so... ngayon andito sa P
Noval ito may Eloisa eto may mga grupo dito eh so ang dati-dati dito marami so
ngayon medyo ah… kasi sabihin na natin depressed area kulang sila nang time
kasi hindi kami magji-jibe doon sa… sa time kasi 2 oclock ang kwinan nila...hindi
na nila na- sustain so kaya... ah... medyo pasulpot-sulpot na lang dito so pero
concentrated ito so eto yung depressed area tapos dito rin sa Algeciras marami
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malapit sila pupunta so we have our streat masses dito ganito pero pag during
B: Oo, eto kasi ah… irregular ang kanilang third Saturday, eto regular nila 1st or
2nd Sunday depende sa kwan schedule dito 1st or 2nd Sunday, ngayon dito ini-
ischedule na kung ano ang kwan... yan pero eto regular to kasi medyo malayo ito
so dito malapit lang so dito rin sa FEU um… occassional pero dito sa 1 ah...
itong May kasi ito yung anniversary nila eh… so kaya marami lahat-lahat dito
mga bata mga kwan... mga kanya kanya silang misa… um okay...
A1: Third po, um… medyo nasagot na po siya kanina… how did you first get
B: So, kasi dito nasa Worship ako nasa education tapos nun nasa education
muna ako tapos nasa worship ako so uh… Kasi kapag ikaw ay nasa education
usually sa formation ka and then dahil sa Worship ako ah… kwan di ako sa
ano… sa mga misa kaya yun (laughs) dito nakwan sa akin na itap ako and then
after that naging kwan ako… Parish ano tawag dito pastoral worker because of
the BEC and then ganun din sa… yung members ng Caritas usually kasi yun
A1: Okay, next question po, as regards to the mandates, in what way are you
different with the work of the parish priest towards overseeing the community?
B: Oo syempre yung parish priest eh… hindi pwedeng eh… ikutin niya ang
lahat so ngayon meron siyang overseer kumbaga so the parish priest so ako na
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will involve in so normally kapag sasabihin ni father ‘oh magkaroon tayo ng ah…
yung mga ah… tawag dun ang mga dati na ginamit so sila nagproprovide yun
groups para sa Burning of the Ashes that would be on the… a day before kasi
Ash Wednesday ay Wednesday and the evening dito nang kwan so… ah…
minsan even before the week nagdadala na nang mga [bata?] [29:23.61] so…
communicate and then the parish priest syempre kapag may mga misa nandyan
tayo about the [...] we will na fully [...] and this para yung mga personal niyang
parish priest and BEC relations… ah… kunwari mayroon tayo andito um…
fiesta so iniischedule yun nung time nung misa nila kaisan misa dito kailan ang
misa dito oh… so sila ang nago-organize ng kanilang minsan doon so ganun din
dumalo kasi usually ginagawa ito sa evening misa ah… recollection so from 6:30
hanngang 9:30 so kasama na yung misa and then may representation pero iba
lang kung misa ay doon mas marami doon sa mga i-street street usually mga
elderly na hindi na kayang pumunta dito tapos sabi ni father oh, so ganitong araw
magkwa-kwan ako ng confession before the mass ayun... so and then ano pa
yung mga programs na na kwan...during May oh meron tayong tawag dito May
Flores so yung mga bata coming from the BECs, so yung mga leaders from
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mga bata para dadalhin dito everyday yan from May 1 to 31 and after yung
during that ano meron ding partnership ng mga organizations so yung meriendas
syempre mga batas hahanapin yung meryenda yun so ang nagtutulong tatlo yun
eh: organization, BEC yung BEC area nila yung street, tapos yung Parish so
yung flowers sila rin ang magpro-provide dito so yung leaders kung sino ang
kwan ah… bibili ng flowers para sa mga offerings si yung sino bibili ng pagkain
supported by the Parish organization whether the BEC divide by 3 lahat yun.
Kunwari ang kuwan ninyo ay expenses ninyo ay two thousand... 2000 divided by
A1: Next question po, as a person who is immersed in the community, can you
B: Hmm… ayun nga dahil hindi natin ma-kwan oh… makikita kung paano yung
tinatawag na na vote buying kasi ito yung yung madalas na maririnig ninyo sa
mga… [fan...] [33:09.42] or sa mga barangay bakit ganito ang nanalo ba't ganito
ang nanalo so merong on… sabihin na nating na pamaraan yung mga pulitiko
pera pero doon sa BEC ang sinasabi namin na kuwan ang... ang leader ay
(chuckles) so ayun kaya yan ang palagi naming sinasabi kung minsan mayroon
din kaming discussion kagaya ng... there was a time when Duterte ran for the
[34:08.11] para sa pagbabago ganun ganun ganun tapos syempre limited ang
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power mo pero sabihin mo siya ba ay makadiyos makatao tignan mo yung
pagkatao niya… diba? So kaya ngayon maraming nagsisisi bakit siya yung
binoto ganun din ang mga pari… ang mga pari mga obispo divided noon tungkol
kay Duterte so ngayon nakita nila yun pala eh yung drug-kwan niya EJK niya
maraming nag ano… ah... sabi ay nagkamali tayo (chuckles) ganun sila so ayun
makikita pero talagang usapan pa lang sinasabi namin hanggang ngayon kung
ano yung magiging tunay na lider so kung sino ang i-aano iboboto mo kailangan
meron tayong mga principles doon hindi basta basta na na yung yung kandidato
B: So ayun kaya nakita natin na na hindi naman sabihin natin yung mga artista
(chuckles)... ayun.
between how a BEC member votes this upcoming 2019 Senatorial elections with
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maglilingkod palaging sinasabi namin na ang boto ng bawat isa ay iyon ang
leverage natin para masabi na importante ang boto so pwede nating patalsikin
ang isang hindi karapat-dapat na kandidato pwede natin ilok-lok yung mga taong
sa inaakala natin malinis ang kanyang hangarin usually ganito ang na-ikwan
yung Chairman meron siyang mga tao na oh, ito bantayan ninyo ito bantayan
ninyo to… to so kung paano iinfluence at ah… yung meeting namin last Saturday
yung BEC eh parang lumalabas na ang 4Ps ay nagagamit nang pulitiko kunwari
yung barangay na ganoon maraming mahirap kasi yung contact nila ay barangay
chairman kaya oh... may influence yung barangay chairman as to so… kung sino
ang iboboto nila pero sa BEC na natitiyak namin na nagbabago yung paningin
blessed are the poor in spirit oh… Blessed are the poor so yung bang kwan na to
kayo ng Biblia isipin ninyo kung ano yung intention ng author kasi kung blessed
are the poor mapalad ang mga mahihirap ang daming mahirap namamatay ng
maswerte yung ibig sabihin nun yung sabi ni [Dok...] [39:01.01] blessed are the
poor kasi tinignan niya yung kwan ibig sabihin nung disipulo yung disipulo yun
yung mga mga leader na sumusunod kay Kristo kaya yung teaching ni Kristo yun
ang pakikinggan nila ang ibig sabihin kapag ah... Blessed are the poor kilalanin
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provides kaya ano gagawin natin lumapit tayo pasakanya humingi at yung mga
yung stewards kasi mga mayayaman kasi ang sabi niya oh… ah… Sabing
kapwa ayun paminsan nawawala yung kanilang kayamanan and then ah… dito
makikita ninyo ang mga taong tumutulong at talagang lumalago ang kanilang ah
mga…
A1: kabuhayan?
B: Ah, kabuhayan kasi ang sabi ng Diyos ay hindi Niya titigilan yung mga tao na
tumutulong para wala na silang maitulong kasi pag nagbibigay ka lalo kang
ayun ang sinasabi ko so... anong dapat nating gawin na tayo ay ah… makinig sa
salita ng Diyos at isabuhay natin ito kung sasabihin ng Panginoon na ah… mag
ayan. Kaya makita ninyo yung mga pulitiko ayan pagkikitaan ka diyan (chuckles)
meron ba tayong mapapala diyan of… pati yung sinasabi na oh… yung mga
watchers ng mga pulitiko ang sinasabi ah… one thousand kapag nanalo 2,000
ah… nanalo another 1000 yung iba nagbibigay ng 2,000 depende sa kwan… eh
ano ang ginagawa nila oh... isang… isang chairman ay isang kandidato ang
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dami niyang kinukuhang watchers so... kasi boto din yun habang kami yung sabi
din ako ng PPCRV chairman si si Dr. Belen pero yung makita na yung ano sa
amin kapag kwan ano wala talagang volunteerism wala talagang pera so kaya
pulitiko yung pera ang kuwan… (incomprehensible) [42:38.77] iniisip pero yung
A1: Next question po is is being part of the in-group like BEC shape the voting
B: Oo, usually ganun ang nangyayari pero hindi natin alam kung ano yung tra-
translate sa vote so kasi kung minsan ah… ano meron ding mga power you mga
leaders ng community so wag tayo dito wag tayo dito ayun so pero normally
kapag ikaw ay naliwanagan lalo na sinabi natin pipili tayo ng mga karapat dapat
po yung mga makatao yung mga principles yung apat na principles while yung
pulitiko pa po?
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B: Oo. maganda kasi yung weekly usually yung word of God ay na pakikinggan
A1: Next question po, are the BEC members more inclined to vote for a
B: Shempre (chuckles) ah… so makikita na hindi naman lang Katoliko pati yung
si Koko Pimentel Pero binoboto ng mga tao kasi yung father niya ay malinis ang
kanyang pamilya ang kanyang ano… ganun din so sabihin natin na isa sa mga
kwan natin na hindi gaanong ah… kwan sa as Catholic si Villar so… andami
niyang tinulungan na mahihirap yung pag kwan niya ng mga livelihood oh kaya
shempre yung father niya yan ang basehan ni yung father niya ang daming
tinulungan mga simpleng tao ang tumulong so yung track record, pamilya,
napakaimportante na um… dapat wag ipagbili ang ating boto, kilatisin natin ang
A1: Next po, what do you think are the different projects and programs that the
Santisimo Rosario Basic Ecclesial Community utilizes and implements that can
influence the voting preference of their members who are also registered voters?
values so… isa sa mga importante doon ay yung the sense of goodness, sense
of justice… oo… na napakalakas nang dating so… at ang sinasabi nga natin na
yung pagbabago yung PCP II at eto na yung nakikilahok tayo sa mga ah…
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political exercises kasi yung iba wala naman akong pwedeng iboto hindi na ako
kalaban (chuckles) kasi ito na yung ginagawa ng iba may ibang style na
nagbibigay yung family kunyari oposisyon ka, sabihin nating kontrahera so…
aalamin yun nang kwan kung ilan ang botante sabihin natin ito 10000 whole sale
ang paghingi, vote buying 10,000 yung pamilya mo huwag na bumoto (chuckles).
strategy ang mga pulitiko pero ang sabi ko sa kanila meron pa ring nagsasabi na
ano… yung vote buying ay pera rin natin yan pag kinuha natin hindi naman
alam kung sino ang iboboto natin so tanggapin ang pera, iboto ang ayon sa
konsensya sabi ko hindi maganda yun (chuckles) eh kasi yung… wala ring ano
sila kung ano ang tama at iwasan yung masama kasi kapag kinuha mo yung
A1: Um, next question po is what do you think are the different projects and
programs that the Santisimo Rosario Basic Ecclesial Community utilizes and
implements that can influence the voting preference of their members who are
also registered voters? You may state the significant ones only.
B: Hm… Ang mga mahalaga na pinapakita namin dito ay yung value formation
Tapos binibigyan ko ng diin kasi ako yung umiikot ng buong kuwan eh… uhh…
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A: Yes… um…
A1: Ah…
B: Oo, so one… one one Monday mag magkuwan kayo so kasi dito yung grupo
ng ng kuwan eh… ah… meron kaming kunware first Monday sa ibang bahay
B: Oh, bahay so usually bumabahay yung kaniyang… kasi family yun. pero yung
iba sa mga tinatawag naming… ah… Barangay Hall pero usually kapag ah…
B: i-text ninyo ako Kung makakahabol kayo Hanapin nyo ako ah dito sa kwan ito
sa J barlin.
B: Ah, kasi usually dito yung kani dito yung Monday tapos at Tuesday
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B: Oo.
A1: Ah, next question what are the shared norms and values formed inside the
Basic Ecclesial Community that in turn influence the voting preference of the
B: So una sabihin na natin na yung love of country kasi yun ang isa na kailangan
at uh… hindi magiging kurakot (chuckles) so yan yung kwan. Tapos yung isa pa
yung sense of justice so yung taong alam niya kung ano yung pangangailangan
kapag ah.... may tulungan kunwari oo… yung kapit-bahay niyo nasusunog, eh
sinong tutulong kung hindi mga kapitbahay rin so ganun mo makita mo na uh..
tayo tayo nagtutulungan ganun din yung mga kwan… yung mga… iboboto mo
kung hindi marunong tumulong ay baka iiwan kayo sa ere (chuckles) ayan.
A1: What are the underlying factors that affect the voting preferences of the
B: Um, syempre yung lagi kong sinasabi yung principles ng um… makadiyos
A1: Next po, um can you give us ways on how the Santisimo Rosario Parish BEC
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B: Hm… lalong-lalo na yung dito sa inyong song maraming mga lider diyan
maraming mga naging… nag-involve sa… sa… politics. ilan sa kanila ang
dahil sila ay uh… BEC pati yung kanilang uh… council ay naiinfluence din hindi
ko alam nila. kaya yung mga council na yun medyo alerto kapag may plan hindi
B: Oo.
A1: Um, next po can you cite some differences between a BEC member and
B: Hm… eto na rin yung mga… halos pare-pareho rin eh. Yung una sasabihin
natin na… kayo magiging kritikal kayo sa mga candidate, kilalanin, kilatisin
yung kanilang pamumuhay, yung kanilang track record, um… yung ano, yung
administration (chuckles) Kaya kailangan yung mga ating mga kuwan… leaders
ngayon, kilalanin yung mga taong karapat dapat talaga maging huwaran as
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A1: Last question po, should the modern candidates of the Philippines also
persuade small sectors of religious sector like basic ecclesial communities for
them to win?
B: Oh, kasi sa voting, usually hindi tinitignan yung mga kwan eh… yung mga…
religion usually kasi iba yung konsepto ng mga… gamit na lang ako ng mga
B: ng Iglesia ni Cristo kung ano yung sinabi nila eto yung gagawin natin… so
sunod-sunuran sila air sa mga kwan sa BEC we provide them with principles…
Ano yung mga batayan nang tamang pagpili… yung Ten Commandments or
boping so pagkilatis yung ganon… so at least… makikita nila kung ano ang
pagkakaiba nang iba't ibang kandidato and then yun ang sinasabi namin on your
conscience make decision. we provide you with the principle mag-isip kayo
B: Walang anuman.
INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT 2
A: Interviewer 1 - Ralph
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Date and Time: The Interview was conducted at 11:00 am, February 27, 2019 on
a Wednesday.
(Start of Interview)
niyan ay si brother Rolly ha? Explain niya yan ng mabuti ha kasi noon hindi
naman ako naka sama noon, dahil siya ang pinaka kuwan, pinaka ano namin...
pinaka leader namin diyan sa ano na yan ano nga ba ang tawag doon
(chuckles)...
A1: Thomasian?
S: Hindi. Siya ang merong name nyan kung sino yung mga participants niya na
nakuha dito diyan sa Juan Luna dito sa ano dito… dito sa P Gomez tatlong
A: Ah....
S: Oo siya yung magaling diyan… may tawag dun…. nakalimutan ko kung ano.
A1: Um, ask din po pala namin um sa Zone 1 po kaya Ilan po yung population
po ng BEC members?
S: Kung BEC member diyan ang zone ay nasa 100. kasi ano ah 7 ano yan eh, 7
area mula ABCDEF yan yung eto yung wala sa P Noval Eloisa G Tolentino
A1: Opo.
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S: Kasama doon si toots hanggang dito yan sa J Barlin, Laon Laan. Oo, kahit
ako sumulat. Tapos yung area B is kung ano naman yang B na yan, dito naman
A: Bomber’s po.
siya ng Ai Delos Reyes tsaka Laon Laan street. Yan. 1 C ganun pa din… ah
A1: Opo.
S: Ah oo. Ayan yung mga nasan na yun? 6 5 4... yan ang hindi niya nilagay lahat
nito yung… ang Laon Laan pati niyan kasi ang A Mendoza may isa pang street
dito… may isa pang street yang A Mendoza hindi namin yan nasasakupan eh.
Ang Laon Laan kung sabihin… kung anuhin namin. Ah yung dating goldilocks,
laon laan pa rin yan. Tapos yung susunod na street yun na yun yung Mendoza.
S: Ganun. Meron tayong yung yung ano tawag dun… yung flower…. Eto lang
yung yung parang pader na nahiwalay nandun pa yun sa kabila pa yun malayo.
Kaya eto yung mga nasasakupan neto ng mga area-area na meron akong itong
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zone head diyan. Zone head tapos area. Ibig sabihin... ay area pala tapos ah
area tapos unit eto yung unit. Ah, eto ang ibig sabihin ng area J Barlin, Laon
Laan…
S: Area yan. Tapos eto naman unit kumbaga mga unit-unit yan P Noval, Eloisa,
G Tolentino, Adelina yung mga ganun area 1 ah eto yung kila Toots.
S: Oo… oo. taon taon yan kasi sila diyan pag May 13 darating tayo doon
minsan… Oo, doon sa 1B kaila toots yan pupunta na tayo kaila bomber. Ai Delos
Reyes between Laon Laan naman ayan Paquita, P Campa, P Paredes bago ang
1C eto naman din Espanya between Ai Delos Reyes Eto naman din pakita ikaw
pa Di pa ready sa kabila naman yan kung baga isang ganyan mali napag
umpisahan na yan tapos etong 1 D between Ai Delos Reyes & J Barlin naman
nasa gitna siya eto kila mang tootz between Laon Laan tapos may sa gitna eto
tapos Espanya.
A: Um...
S: Tinapayan
A1: Opo, tama. yung tama po ba eto po yung Noval for example
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S: Oo, eto yung sinabi ko Espanya to tapos eto yung sa may bulaklakan tatawid
tayo doon
S: Oo, sa May Mercury Drug sa pagtawid natin kaya maano yan… tapos sakop
pa rin natin yang R Papa, Quezon Boulevard Laon Laan pa rin yan alam mo
yung kadulu-duluhan doon diba kapag pupunta tayo ng Quiapo may i-stoplight,
andun yung ano boundary nang... boundary nang ano R papa tapos liliko ka
Quezon Boulevard naman siya. Ayun pag akyat naman nang tulay yung Quezon
Boulevard naman.
ah.
S: Zone 1 pa lang yan eto yung pinakamalaki pero iisa lang ang aming ano dito
pati ako yung may hawak nito na area coordinator kasi ako yung… yung ano
sakin ay zone head mga ganoon. Eto naman ngayon yung area 2 Santander,
Juaning, Rosarito. Diba tatawid na tayo oh ayan na sa may Laon Laan na yan,
Laon Laan muna, Navara, Alfre… ang nasasakupan nito Santander, Juaning,
kasama lahat yan hanggang sa tatawid na Laon Laan na yun. ang ano naman
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Prudencio. Area 3 naman mahihinto naman siya sa may Algeciras yung tulay…
A: Ah… opo.
S: Yun area 3 yun Maria Cristina, Cristobal, Dos Castillas, Carola, Don Quixote,
S: Di ba nakapunta kana nang Dapitan… ay yung Suki Market, Mayon tas iikot
ka doon sa riles ng train ano na yan Algeciras yun… yan eto na ngayon yun
Cristobal ganon, iisa lang din yung kanilang street pero may hangganan. Oh
ayon tapos sa area 4 naman ano naman to yung… ah Prudencio pa rin eto
Cristobal... eto eto eto M. Dela Fuente to kokonti lang to kasama Cristobal eto
naman ang ano nito P. Florentino, Espanya. Oo, Espanya… Espanya yan.tapos
tapos ang huling-huli yung napuntahan niyo na pero eto ang nasasakupan nitong
madre Kasama pa rin yun… yung health yung center kasama yan...
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S: kasama ng UST yan… malaki ang nasasakupan [kahabaan tyan?] [15:28.86]
A1: Um una po, can you explain can you explain what is a basic ecclesial
times?
S: Ah, yun kaya… yung sa… siguro sinagot na ni [...] brother Rolly yan... ang
sagot lang diyan na for every areas meron kaming Bible study... bible study
meron din kaming street mass kung tawagin namin Kalyeserye so ayun yon.
tapos pagka… kaya namin sila naeewan… naaano mainvite sila as a BEC pag
meron silang kailangang halimbawa… meron kaming gift giving meron kaming...
meron silang problema tungkol doon sa pag-aanoint sila may mga sakit BEC ang
tatawagin nila yung mga nasa area, kumbaga bago makarating sa akin sila muna
ang kakausapin ako yung maghahanap ng pari... oo basta ang kailangan namin
bible… yung may Bible kami one hour lang dapat yun… eh kaya lang si Brother
Rolly sobrang haba mag explain kaya humahaba... bible study yung gift giving
kailangan nila yan yung sa mga patay… ah magpapamisa sila sa patay kung
A1: Bali parang po ang BEC is um... organization that connects the community
A1: Okay po, next question is what led to the creation of the Santisimo Rosario
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Parish Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC)? Ano po yung um… nag-push po sa
A: Opo.
S: Kuwan, yan kasi matagal na rin yan eh kaya lang ano talaga (chuckles)
nakakahiya oo... ang BEC depende rin sa Parish Priest off the record yan ah.
A1: Pag off the record naman po hindi naman po siya sasabihin sa…
S: Nung last… ah… unang-una naming ano diyan… si Father Butch Bombase…
maano siya... ma… masigasig siya yung regarding doon sa BEC, so nagpupunta
siya ng bawat istreet at siya mismo ang nagmimisa… nagkakaroon siya ng con…
matatanda pupuntahan na lang niya ganun yung ginagawa niya para lang
maenganyo niya yung BEC tapos yun nga nagBi-bible siya siya mismo yung
may pari nga na ayaw niya ng ganyan siyempre parang nawalan kami ng gana
nung last… 3 years na di nga naging success… biglang nagclose tong BEC
hirap na hirap na kaming iangon lahat ng tao, nakuha na namin sila, maasaya na
nahihirapan din ako… ako din hahanap ng pari kung sino-sino hahanapin ko
doon pa lang matagal… eh kaya lang minsan nga nakwento ko na pag bukas na
yung libing wala pa ring pari talagang nagagalit yung mga pari dahil bigla-
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biglaan. Di ko naman masabi yung dahilan kung bakit, oh ayun ganun
ginagawa… depende sa pari yan… depende sa parish priest… yun na lang pero
S: … oo kung walang suporta… kung walang suporta talaga… kahit na nung 1st
year namin sakanya, iniivite namin siya na meron kaming parang renewal, meron
kaming party, meron kaming recollection, kami-kami lang din yung maga-ano…
hindi siya makaka-attend kaya nawalang bigla, naglaho. Ang ganda sana,
masaya… masaya talaga tsaka yung… basta pati yung matatanda nadadalaw pa
ng parish priest para ianoint siya, nawala yun pero ngayon nabuhay na naman…
di nga namin alam baka mamaya diyos ko po yung susunod na parish priest…
A: Ayaw na naman?
S: Ayaw na naman Diyos ko kaya sabi namin pano to? Inaano na rin kami…
bakit wala na namang misa, bakit wala na naman nagaano ng party? Hinahanap
A1: Okay po, um… next po is what is your position in the Santisimo Rosario
Parish Basic Ecclesial Community? And explain how it affect your life?
lahat yung… ako lahat yung ng nasasakupang [...] [21:11.67] wala na… overall
ako hanggang doon ang sakop niya yung tala ikot lahat mula dito hanggang R.
Papa, iikot hanggang doon sa bago magriles ng train paikot sa P. Florentino yun
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A1: Opo, pano niya po napektuhan yung life niyo?
S: Ah, nung unang una kasi… yung aming pinakapast president, si Sister Diddy
ang galing-galing niya. Lagi ako yung nakakasama tatlo kami lagi niyang pag
may mga seminar kami, merong Vicariate minis... meeting ang BEC, kami ang
yung mga ibang Vicariate, ang galing ng mga nagagawa nila sa kanilang Church
kaya ang sabi sakin ni Sister Diddy nagagawa nila yun, dapat magawa rin natin
sakin swinerte ako isa pa may anak akong pari kaya ayun.,,
A: Ma’am siya po yung ano po… ah former President ng Parish Pastoral Council
po ba?
S: Um… ah...
A: or?
S: Ah, ano nga ba? Rebuko… Diddy ano alam ko Diddy… ano na nga ba tunay
na pangalan ni Sister Diddy? Basta Diddy Rebuko lang alam ko, yun na lang.
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Magaling silang humawak ng ano... PPC past president ng PPC, ayos na ayos
kami tapos siya pa yung pinaka ano namin sa BEC. Nakakaenganyo siya… siya
A1: Um, next po, describe the condition of Santisimo Rosario Parish Basic
465-467.
ngayon kung masigla po yung ano… pag wewelcome ng mga tao around dito
S: Yung una nga ayon nga naglaho nga siya pero nalulungkot yung mga tao…
bakit hindi na kayo nagmimisa eh nagtatanong sila kung bakit daw nawala lahat.
Hindi namin masabi sa… yung dahilan yun lang yun… doon nga yun (chuckles).
Hindi namin masabi yung dahilan kasi against yun kay Parish Priest diba kung
A: Opo.
street mass. Ganun muna ginagawa namin atsaka yung pagvisit-visit. Yun lang
pero sa totoo (chuckles) pero sa totoo lang siya lang may ayaw.
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S: Ngayon na buhay kami sayang nga. Ganda nung naging ano sigla-sigla.
A: Conservative po ba siya?
A1: Kung ano po yung mga functions niya kung ano po yung nagiging
S: Actually dun kasi sa pastoral yung PPC na yan.. marami naman kaming
organization yun lang… rinereport lang namin kapag may pera kami, kung may
nagawa kami… kung may nagawa kaming mabuti, yung mga ganon pero more
on BEC mas marami kami dahil kami yung cinoconnect ng… cinocontact ng mga
tao… ng mga BEC kapitbahayan nga namin. Kami yung tinatawagan lalo na nga
dahil sa mga patay na yan at may sakit. Tsaka isa pa kami yung choir (chuckles).
Pero ano kami… nagturo samin pero wala nagtagal. Tsaka kilala niyo si Richard
Paskoi.
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A: Ay hindi pa po.
yung mga kumakanta. Pag hindi ayos kumanta yung kanyang members… gusto
niyo ilipat ko kayo sa BEC? (chuckles) kasi kami puro kami senior, biuda, mga
ganon kumabaga nabuo kami ni Father Eugene yung unang una naming parish
priest, ang BEC choir nga pala si BEC nga pala, BEC choir. Ang BEC choir
nabuo kami Fr. Eugene Cabilleon… yan (chuckles) pero hindi kami magaling
kumanta pero marami kaming… dami kaya namin ano nag-aano sa amin turo
samin siguro baka nasa sampo na walang tumatagal… pero ngayon okay na
kami dahil nga… siguro dahil nga hindi kami magagaling… ano lang service lang
namin… serve… service lang namin na kami makakanta. Pero okay na kami
ngayon napupuri na kami...may time lang na... tinatanggap lang namin na panget
ng pagkakanta nyo… okay lang kapag maganda, thank you. Ganon, walang
magagalit kasi talaga yun yung totoo. Na hindi naman talaga kami magaling
A1: Yes po, with the proliferation of the BECs in the Philippines, can you see the
palaging magsisimba sila… yung nakaka join sila… sila mismo yung nag…
silang kusang nagsasabi gusto ko sumali kasi maganda ang pagsasama nila yan
ganyan… tutulong kami parang nakikita nila kasi… alam mo naman yung mga
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ganun… ako matagal na sakin ganun… ah kaya nga sabi ko sa anak ko kahit
ano… pasalamat kayo sa simbahan ako napunta kung hindi ako sa simbahan
S: Ganon lang yun.Parang natutuwa sila sa amin, masigla kaming lahat, sama-
sama kami, maganda yung pagsasama ng mga BEC, yung mga choir ganyan
kasi ang mga BEC choir ay sa BEC din. Kami-kami yun kaya ginawa na… Kaya
ginawa ng ano BEC para kasama kami sa pagmimisa kami na rin ang
kumakanta nag-aasikaso ng mga bulaklak yung mga nasa area sila yung mag
aasikaso ng mga table lahat ng kailangan para sa misa ang dadalhin lang namin
maskit yuon. Mag-preprepara sila ng pagkain oo kaya minsan ano yung pakain
pagjoin mo sa BEC?
A: Opo.
may fiesta fiesta na yan pagano tulong sila mga kapitbahay. sila sila yung ano
A1: ano po yung um... yung sa Santo Domingo Church po ba ang sakop lang
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A1: Ay Calamba.
S: Oo.
A1: After po nun Santo Domingo barangay na yung sako or meron pa pong iba
simbahan?
S: Meron pang isang… Ano ba yun ah NS… ano ba to basta merong ano…
parang tatlo pa bago maging Santo Domingo kasi Quezon City na yun.
A1: pwede po bang nahihirapan yung um… Kunwari po yung mga nakatira po
doon sa jurisdiction na yun sa gitna po sila nang Santisimo Rosario Parish tapos
S: Calamaba?
A1: Opo, hindi po sila na parang san ako pupunta kay Santisimo Rosario ba o
kay ganon...
S: Ah hindi, ganito yan minsan kasi pag gusto nila sa… pero more on UST sila
kahit malapit sila doon pero yung talagang talagang malapit na malapit doon,
doon lang sila nagsisimba pero may time na ano gusto dito sa UST kasi aircon
daw.
A1: Opo.
S: Yung iba galing pa ng Espanya tapos sabi ko oh… minsan [...] [31.48.13]
Sisimba po kayo dito? Oo… bakit ho… Kasi aircon dito. Sabi ko pati ba naman
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kayo nagrereklamo meron kasi… sa totoo lang may tanong gusto nila yung
A: Dito po?
S: Oo, magaling siya mag homily magaling talaga pero pag mainit yung tuktok
S: kasi yung choir sa totoo lang dapat ang choir… ang kakantahin ng choir
A: Opo.
A1: Opo.
S: Kagaya… ngayon nagalit si Father Rivera dahil yung papuri iba yung tono
nila…
A: Ah…
A: Visual aid…
S: Oo, ang dami dami nga namang projector eh walang…. hindi bukas so hindi
maganda diba ngayon yun nagdire-diretso na ngayon yung diba merong chalice
na ganyan meron yung parang platito yung ganun nakalagay dapat iyon meron
A: Opo.
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S: … yung tinataas nila… consecration eh wala…
A: Ahhhh....
S: nakatakip lang tapos yung tinignan niya wala, nagwala yung ginawa niya
ngayon walang ano umiikot yung ano yung parang platito... nagwala
A: Hala.
A: chuckles
S: Oo, konti lang ang sinabi niya pero nandoon lahat, galing. Si Father Cabading.
S: Magagaling silang lahat pero si Father Rivera Magaling talaga wag lang
[totoyoin?] [34.08.65]
A1: Next question po, what do you think are the social doctrines that the
Santisimo Rosario Parish continuously teaches that can inspire the Basic
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S: Nako, hindi ko ata masasagot yan.
A1: Um, as the church of the poor, will these BECs be significant in relation to the
S: Dapat pala Caritas ang tanungin mo diyan… poor yan eh poor. Si Brother
Rolly kaya niyang sagutin yan kasi nagaano siya sa mga church of the poor para
mga… regarding doon sa mga ano diba… Syempre kapag may pera… kaya…
A1: Um, next po do you think that by being a part of the Basic Ecclesial
S: Ginagawa yan dito nang iba kami ang kakausapin pinagbabawal ng tao yan.
kapag sa… atsaka kapag may occasion dito hindi kami ng huhumbida ng mga
candidato.
A: Ah opo.
ginagawa talaga yun pwedeng baka, para sa mga BEC member na parang
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kunwari sinusundan din po yung parang ah kingly, ah priestly, and prophetic na
S: Christianlike… oo.
A1: Parang po ano po yung values na tinuturo sa BEC is parang yun yung
perception?
S: Yun yung inaano saamin eh… hindi kami pwedeng umano sa ganun lalo mga
… kaya lang sila papayag pag araw lang… pag aano ng kandidatura. In the
S: Oo, yung iba inaanuhan naman namin sinasabi namin sa kanila pero hindi
A: Ahhh…
S: Kahit sa bible hindi... Ayon nagbi-bible pagka gabi-gabi ma… kung anong oras
A1: Next po is, do you think implementing the voter’s education is one of the
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S: Basta sa… basta sa mga tungkol sa ganyan wala kaming ganyan.
A: Ah okay po.
S: Ewan ko lang si Brother Rolly kasi siya yung laging umaattend sa mga ano
eh… sa mga…
S: Oo.
A1: Okay po, sige po. Um, next po is what do you think are the different factors
that affect the voting preferences of a BEC member aside from the BEC? Bali po
makakaapekto sa um… boto niyo. Kunware po um… yung economic status po,
S: sa akin... Parang ang ibig mong sabihin kung ano yung nagiging epekto nang
A1: Ay ano po. Parang ano pa po yung kinukunsidera ninyo sa isang kandidato
A: Factors po.
A: Ah…
S: … yung mga siraan kagaya nga ni Duter… Duterte nga medyo nilalabanan
tayo tsaka marami siyang sinasabi. Oh yung iba naman di naman lahat kami
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ah… ano yung… galit kay Duterte yung iba naman gusto naman nila. Hindi pare-
pareho.
A: Ah…
S: Diba? Nakakainis.
A1: Pero po pag kayo lang po… kung hindi po as individual lang po kayo boboto
parang… without considering being a BEC ano po yung hinahanap niyo sa isang
kandidato?
mapapagkatiwalaan eh...
kandidato hindi sila ayos pag nandyan na sila, corrupt na silang lahat walang
hindi.
A1: tinitignan nyo din po ba yung um... boto nung… mga iboboto ng kapamilya
niyo parang po… parang… ako po yung kapatid ko po iboboto niyo si ganito…
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A1: Um next po is will it be beneficial for voters to attend voter’s education
A1: Okay lang po (chuckle). In your own opinion, is politics really mired by
A: Kung ano po, yung politika po ba natin… parang yung religion po, yung mga
S: Oo naman. Kasi ano yan eh… katulad ng Iglesia mga ganun kanya-kanya sila
A1: Opo, next po is there a difference between how a BEC member votes this
upcoming 2019 Senatorial elections with the non-BEC member? Will they look
Bali po parang sa tingin nyo po ba iba yung preferencia o yung gusto ng pag…
ng isang BEC member isang non-BEC member? Parang po… iba po ba yung
S: Oo. Kasi kumbaga kaniya-kaniya silang opinyon ng… magiging ano nila. Kasi
hindi mo rin masasagot kung ano yung sa kabila ano masasagot dito. Ako
kagaya ko… syempre may iba nakong… opinyon doon sa mga kandidato kaya
hindi pare-pareho.
A1: Um, next po um, what do you think are the different projects and programs
that the Santisimo Rosario Basic Ecclesial Community utilizes and implements
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that can influence the voting preferences of their members who are also
registered voters? You may state the significant ones only. So ano daw po yung
meron kaming…
A1: Meeting?
S: Meeting, oo meeting. Tsaka hindi sa lahat… hindi yung lahat sa PPC mga
S: Kahit yung mga pari, nahihiya. Merong mga pari na depende sa kanila hindi
A1: Diba po sa… kunyari po yung iba pong members ng BEC ay members din
S: (chuckles) parang ganon. Yun nga kagaya ko ilan yung organization ko apat.
S: Syempre kung saan yung talagang… ano ba doon ako tumututok pero
nakikijoin naman ako sakanila… pa ano ano ako sakanila… ganun lang ang
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nangyayare yung iba naman sabihin namin lahat ng uniform susuotin namin
pagka ano…
S: tatanggalin na lang… oo halos lahat… kami kami pa rin eh… kami kami pa rin
yun pero mas maano ang matatag talaga samin na talagang sama-sama. Yang
CWL…
S: Kahit ibang organisasyon sila, yun pa rin ang uniform nila hindi sila… parang
alam mo ba yung parang nandodoon lang sila masabi lang na nasa foundation
sila kaya ganun… kami hindi, kagaya ko, ano ako yung greeters and collectors,
kolektora ako pero ako yung pinaka head ng BEC kahit pano… binibigyan ko din
yun ng… ano din yun ng… kahalagan rin yung greeters yung collectora ako.
A: Ah…
S: … para ma… masabi ba din sakin ng aking presidente na nakikiisa din ako
para sakanila. Ganoon. Eh ang dami din naming ano eh... organization.
S: Niloloko ako… sa posisyon lang lagi naman, sumama ka naman kaw naman
S: Mahirap… mahirap talaga eh sabi nga ng anak ko hindi lang naman sa UST
sinasalihan pero mas gusto ko… dito ako sa BEC tsaka sa collectora. Pero kasi
meron naman akong isa yung foundation… may foundation kasi kami... meron
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kaming binibigay na allowance sa mga bata labing-dalawa na bata… alaga
namin.
S: Sa community lang ng ano ha… ng area ng UST. Ang high school namin
bigay namin 1000 ang elementary 500 ganon, ay oo ganon 500. Ilan pa ba yan?
A1: Next question po, what are the shared norms and values formed inside the
Basic Ecclesial Community that in turn influence the voting preferences of the
A: Ano po yung kunyare po… um… diba ang BEC po kapitbahayan, ano po yung
mga values po na kunyare nung sinabi po kasi ni Brother Rolly noon maka-
S: Makabayan talaga. Maka… kaya nga tawag kapit bahayan, nasa ano namin
yun.
A1: Part din po kasi sa thesis namin yung isa po naming theory which is yung
altruistic voting behavior po ang ibig sabihin po nun ay parang tinitignan niyo po
yung polisiya o yung mga projects po ng isang kandidato dahil sa tingin niyo po
kapag ang siya ang nanalo yung um mga proyekto po niya ay makakabenefit sa
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S: Ng isang kandidato? Oo, tinitignan din namin. Eh kaya lang minsan nakaka…
A: Opo.
S: Dahil gawa ng… kaya mo siya binoto ang ganda-ganda ng plataporma niya at
pag nanalo siya hindi naman nagagawa may nagagawa pero hindi lahat ng
sinabi niya. Kagaya nga yung kahapon nagkaroon kami ng Senior Citizen
Meeting…
A: Opo.
S: Dahil nga daw nung… ininvite kami ni Erika, yung anak ni Joseph. Ang ganda
A: Ah si Ejercito po ba?
A1: Ah opo.
S: Oo, Erika Ejercito. Eh senior kam, ngayon ang ganda ng… meron siyang
diniscuss na… yung tungkol sa ano… pag siya yung naluklok ah… yung senior
S: Nasa batas na to, okay makakakuha ka din sa… sa national at kay Mayor so
A: Opo.
A: Ah…
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S: Mahihinto na ngayon dyan yung… yung installment pag naging 100 ka na
tsaka ibibigay yung 50. Ang tanong ko sakanila sabi ko ibig mo sabihin kapag
raw. Ibig sabihin… pano kapag natalo? Hindi na maoopen yan nandito na lang
tayo sa national.
S: Yun na nga ang sabi namin san siya kukuha ng pondo para ibigay dito yung
S: Consehal yata… oo consehal oo. Diba yun yung inanuhan namin kaya sabi ko
yun nga tinatanong ako ng ano meron daw pala akong nahahawakan. Tapos
sinabi ng chairman na ako yung pinakaano ng… ano ng UST. Gusto nila
S: Para ma ano… yun lang pa… pero madami siyang binibigay na proyekto
magaganda pero pano kapag matalo, matutuloy, yun ang hindi nila masagot.
A1: Ah, bale po parang tinitignan niyo din po yung kalagayan ng mga kasama
niyo?
S: Oo ganon.
A1: Last question po, should the modern candidates of the Philippines also
persuade small sects of religious sector like basic ecclesial communities for them
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to win? Parang ano po sa… sa ano po… sa Iglesia parang ginagawa po nila is
parang nakikipag… um… anong tawag dito usap usap po sila… yung kandidato
po um, kailangan din po bang gawin ng politiko na yun , um, kausapin din po
kahapon , oo pero hindi ako tumawag… baka daw po… ay hindi po mapapahiya
lang tayo kasi hindi po tatangapin ng iba yung… eh ano yung kabilibilinan samin,
nila.
S: Ano ba diyan mapapasamin dadaan lang naman samin yan kasi pamimigay
din namin sa tao pero nandon pa rin yung pangalan nila kasi naka…
S: Hindi during elections tuwing December lang… may… kami yung magsasabi
S: So ayun.
A: Sister… so ano lang po... anuhin ko lang… kaya po um, hindi po tayo nakiki
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po tayong mga prinsipyo na kunwari po may mga values po sa BEC na… na
S: Hindi lang BEC kundi sa social agents din po. Siyempre yung mga ibang BEC
A: Under ng simbahan?
S: … nakukuha rin sila yung minsan na pumupunta saamin na… na sabi nung
naman na yung mga pari dito suplado at masusungit #1 na yung anak ko.
S: Oo meron.
A1: Yung pre-mature po.. Yung before the period na binigay ng COMELEC, um
meron po bang instance na… na parang nagpapakita yung mga politiko dito sa
siya…
S: Ganun sila talagang kahit hindi mo sila imbitahin or baka inimbinta sila na
hindi namin alam, magugulat na lang kami pero sasabihin ng mga pari bakit
A1: Ano po sa tingin niyo yung um, kalakasan ng BEC ng Santisimo Rosario sa
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A1: Naproyekto ninyo parang ganun?
lugar tapos BEC ako.. Ay talaga ba? BEC din ako ganon. Yung nakaka [...]
ganon ganon. Lalo ang Mindanao tsaka… sakanila nagsimula. Grabeng ano
sila… napakaganda. Sabi nga ni Father, alam mo ate pagbutihin mo lang yan.
Ang sarap sa pakiramdam sa amin halos lahat nang parishioner namin, BEC na.
Tuwang-tuwa sila sa ano… Ang ganda daw ng ano… kasi yung mga sundalo
nahihikayat pumunta para hindi sila mapunta sa ibang secta… yung pari doon na
nagpupunta dito… siya yung pinaka ano ng BEC. Halos… halos lahat…
S: Kahit ano tinatangap nila, nakaganyan sila walang problema. Pero Muslim pa
rin sila at that time… pero uma-attend sila ng BEC. Yun yung nakakatuwa
malakas ang impluwensiya ng BEC… kami din malakas din impluwensiya namin
kaya nga lang yun yung nakakalungkot… depende yan sa parish priest pag
walang suporta, wala ka na, patay na yung… kahit saan naman diba? Pag
A: Opo.
S: Eh ngayon masigla yung aming parish priest, ang ganda na sana biglang
mawawala. Basta malakas ang impluwensiya ng BEC, depende nga lang talaga
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SANTISIMO ROSARIO PARISH GARDEN
A1 – Interviewer 1 – Ralph
A2 – Interviewer 2 – Karen
Date and Time: The Interview was conducted at 4 pm, February 27, 2019 on a
Wednesday.
(Start of Interview)
A1: Ah first question po. Can you explain what is a basic ecclesial community
and how it became significant and influential in the modern times po?
A1: Opo
B: Oo. Ang basic. O sige. Ang basic ecclesial community isang maliit na
kanilang lugar. Oo. Nagdadamayan. Nagtutulungan. Yan yung ano niyan eh. Oo.
A1: Opo.
B: Ganyan din.
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B: English. Oo… oo. Ano yun ah magpapari na dapat yun. Deacon na yun eh.
A1: Next question po what led to the creation of the Santisimo Rosario Parish
B: Nabuo sya. Matagal na yan eh. So nabuo siya panahon pa ni Fr. Salazar.
Bishop. Si Bishop Salazar. Yung namatay na. That was sinabi ba nila yan hindi?
B: Ay year. Hindi nila inano ang year. So binuo yan ni Bishop Salazar nung
kanyang time. Anong year ba yun? That was 1993 I think. Oo so 3 years, after 3
A1: Naging…
A1: Opo.
B: Oo. So parang nung dumating after Butch Bombase dumating si Father si…
Bishop Salazar. Jose Salazar so siya yung nagpa… kung baga to strengthen eh
A1: Um, next question po, what is your position in the Santisimo Rosario Parish
A1: Nung ano po nung naging BEC coordinator po kayo yun na lang po yung
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B: O wow (chuckles) heavy work talaga… oo kailagan tutukan yan eh… Oo kasi
may mga ano yan eh kumbaga may mga ah cell cell cell group. Oo… actually
nakabuo kami diyan ng 21 cell group eh. Hindi ba inexplain yan ni Rolly?
B: Hindi. Wala pa… may rule na yan dati yung zone na yan. Pero yung mga cell
A1: Opo
zone 2 dati meron ah naging 2 nga yan eh pero wala namatay kasi. Bakit
Dapitan. From P. Noval up to Lacson puro lahat yan business namatay ang BEC.
Oo… so no. 3 zone 3 merong 1 lang. zone 3, isa… dalawa. Isa lang… isa lang
pero nakasurvive sya ng 2 to 3 years, mga 3 years pero namatay din. Kasi alam
mo kasi ang BEC iaano ka eh, kailangan kasi ng BEC na you sustain the BEC.
You nourish the BEC. You govern the BEC. Oo. Yun ang characteristics ng BEC.
Kapag wala yun mamamatay. Oo. So tingin ko inexplain sayo ni Rolly yan eh.
Father Louie is 3 years, so 15 years. So buhay yun yung mga buhay pa ha. Yung
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sinasabi ko yung BEC. Zone 6 zone 6 zone 6 isa. Dati dalawa yan. Oo. So
existing pa rin yung isang yan. Oo yung 6. BEC. Zone 7 FEU and
A2: Noval.
B: Pagtawid ng ano España. That is Zone 7. Oo. Isa existing pa rin hanggang
ngayon. oo so biruin mo 15 years na buhay pa? Kasi oo kasi nga yun nga
kailangan nila ng kailangan mong isustain and inourish mo yun and kailangan ng
ang
A2: Support
B: Subaybay. Oo subaybay govern ayun. So, at saka yong yan once a week
nagkikita yang mga yan. So once a week sinabi ni ano ni Rolly. So once a week
so within the month ah ayan merong. Kailangan 1-hour lang yan for every BEC
cell dapat 1 hour. 1 hour. Kaya lang lumalampas si Rolly Kaya, kaya yung mga
iba talagang hindi na sisipot dahil isa’t kalahating oras, dalawang oras ay di wala
ngang magagawa yung mga nanay so ang ang ideal na oras is 1-hour lang. so
nandun na yung magrose magrorosary sila, then magbabasa ng bible then after
bible, magsi sharing muna kukuha doon sa binasang gospel. Sinabi ni Rolly yan?
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B: ah dun so ibig sabihin nabuhay ulit yun.
A1: Ah
B: Namatay dati yun. Nabuhay ulit. Kasi ang FEU sinira nila yun eh. So nawala.
Nag parang Ewan ko kung ano nagprotesta sila o ano. So tumayo ulit yung ano
don. So tumayo ulit tapos recently lang last year nabuhay ulit ang BEC. So
Naging 2 na ang BEC ng Zone 7. Yun. Ayan ah ang dami kong inexplain sa inyo.
So yun. So kailangan kasi within the month halimbawa bible sharing ang sunod
naman Merong namang social. Kailangan may social. Hindi pwedeng lahat lahat
ay ano
A2: religion
B: oo. May social naman. Kailangan 3 yan eh. Yung mga birthdays, yung mga o
A1: Opo
A1: mm
B: oo. Yung mga among BEC members o sige dun naman tayo sa bahay.
Ganun. So lumilipat yan within the group. Kasi ang BEC ay itong kalsadang ito at
saka kabila. ganun lang kaliit. Maliit lang ang BEC. Kasi kung Malaki hindi
ganun.
B: O yun. Para ma focus yuong ano yung intention ng BEC. Ano pa?
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A1: Describe the condition of Santisimo Rosario BEC in relation to the
B: ah so ano ang BEC ano nga describe ano nga sabi mo?
A1: condition po
B: Condition ng BEC
A1: Ng Santisimo
di ba? So still naman pero hindi gaya nung panahon ni Father James na very
active non. Oo kasi full support noon ang pari. Kapagka full support ang pare
di ba, nabawasan kasi maraming namatay eh. Ibig sabihin nag fall down.
A1: yun din po ang sabi ni Ma’am Elvie na depende po sa parish priest
A1: Ah
A1: Si Father?
B: Beltran. Oo ayaw nya kasi eh. Hindi. Not exactly ayaw nya kundi
A2: Conservative
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B: syempre ano ah matanda na sya ibig sabihin matanda na sya at tsaka meron
syang alam nyo na may bakal ang paa nya. Yung hindi sya masyadong madali
syang mapagod. Oo. So sya yung nirereklamo noon ng pag sinabi ko sa inyo
B: A ayaw niyang magmisa. Siya yung sinasabing nilang pari na ayaw nyang
mag misa sa labas. yun ang sinasabi ng taga parish. Mm. Kase yun nga
kailangan pumunta raw sa simbahan. Ganun. Yun ang ano nya dati. Pero pagka
urgent naman na kailangang kailangano o kaya mga piyesta, o kaya may mga
A1: A ma’am tanong ko lang po kung ano ang last name ni Father James?
B: Franklin
A2: Franklin?
B: Franklin Beltran.
A1: Ah Are you aware of the Parish pastoral Council? How is it related to the
B: A sa ngayon, wala pa kasing pareng bago pero okay naman si Father Louie.
A1: Opo
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B: A a so nag uusap na lang sila ni Rolly. Nag uusap naman sila ni Elvie tungkol
sa BEC. So okay naman sya. Ah not compared compared kay Fr. James na
Jaime. James kasi palayaw nya eh na mas concern si Jaime. Dati kumbaga
kalahati lang.
A1: Opo
B: Oo, yung isa, yung dating ano, kasi tinuloy nya eh. Tinuloy nya yung ginawa ni
Bishop dati. Tinuloy nya so nag nagboom ang BEC. Tap ang nangyari kasi kaya
nagboom yan si si Bishop Pabillo, si Bishop Pabillo talagang nagpunta kasi maka
A2: Mm
A: Hahaha
B: Maka BEC yun . grabe, nagpunta dito yun so talagang buhay na buhay ang
BEC nun. Di ba sabi ko nga sa inyo umabot kami ng 22. 20 cell group
A: 21
B: 20 oo
B: Malaki na nga ang binagsak eh. Mga triple. Mga triple na ang nalaglag so mas
B: Madami. Walang ano. Ah marami halos lahat nga eh. Halos lahat ng nakatira
sa isang ng ano. Lahat yan BEC yan oo kaya lang inactive sila.
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A1: ah
B: Oo inactives. Ang gusto kasi nila kapag ka meron kang ano ngang tawag dun
A2: Merienda
B: Basic needs
A1 & A2: Ay
B: Alam mo na kasi ang tao ngayon talagang doon sila eh, Kaya kita mo sa
politika di ba? Kapag nakarinig sila ng mga tao nandyan na sila. So ang ang mga
A2: ma benefit?
B: Makinabang. Ma benefit.
A1: Mmm
B: Tamad sila. Oo pero yuong totoong BEC at alam mo na yung ah devoted and
ano sa
A1: Ah With the with the growth of the BECs in the Philippines can you see the
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B: Mas maganda ang dis Alam mo pagka yung BEC na nagtutulungan
nagdadamayan tapos ang BEC laging ah, ang BEC what do you call nakauga,
ang BEC kasi ay nakaugat sa salita ng Diyos eh. Saw Yan ang maganda
nakaugat sa salita ng Diyos ang BEC eh. Oo so kaya ang tawag sa BEC is
kapitbahay kapitbuhay kasi tumutulong yan. Yan ang ano nyan ha, kapitbahay
nakikiusyoso yan ang BEC tapos pagka ano tutulong yan tapos Number 4 laging
talaga sa simbahan kung ano ang ginagawa ng BEC ninyo. Ganun yun. Oo.
A2: sinabi po
B: Oh se.
A1: ah what do you think are the social doctrines that the Santisimo Rosario
Parish continuously teaches that can inspire the BEC members in their choice of
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B: Ano yun eh tinuturo ng more on salita ng Diyos eh. Tinuturo ang salita ng
Diyos.
A1: Ahm As the church of the poor, will these BECs be significant in relation to
the vote of choice for Filipinos po? Ahm Since alam po natin ma’am na ang
B: O Nasa ano
A1: Opo
B: Ano
kandidato?
A1: Mmm
B: Oo
A1: Opo
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A1: Ahm do you think that by being a part of the BEC or the so called in group, it
B: Sharing sharing
tao na yun sa kandidato kunyari nasabi po ni Sr. Karen na hindi po, kunyari si
nga nagsi sharing yan tapos nagku kwentuhan sila tapos nalalaman nila ang
A1: Ah Do you think implementing voter’s education is one of the most significant
projects of the church in the modern times? Yung pag ano po ng mga voter’s
education po
A2: Para po malaman ng bawat myembro na kung sino ang mga kandidato
A1: Opo
A1: Opo
B: Dapat oo kasi mahirap pag yung isang tao na hindi nagpaparticipate. Sarado
A1: Opo. What do you think are the different factors that affect the voting
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sa tingin niyo yung mga factors na makakapag apekto dun sa ano po sa isang
tao sa pagboto niya? Kunyari po, kunyari yung nasabi niyo po pera kunyari
B: Oo. bribery
A2: Or pwede pong parang tinitignan nya po yung estado nya sa buhay bago po
sya bumoto
A1: Opo
A2: Kung iniisip nya po yung kapakanan ng mga kasama nya po sa buhay.
A1: Opo
B: yung totoong BEC hindi, hindi naman, hindi yun mahihikayat ng bribery siguro
A1: Opo
Mangungurakot na yan di ba yung ganun? Yung mga Usapan ng mga ano BEC
A1: Opo. Ahm. Will it be beneficial for voters to attend voter’s education
B: Dapat
A1: And how will it affect the BEC to how they vote?
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A1: Ahm In your own opinion, is politics really mired by religion in the
B: ah ano ba yan?
A1: Hehehe
A2: Parang ano po, kunyari po yung dahil po Katoliko ine embody po ng isang
akin ng BEC
A1: BEC po
A2: Kunyari po
A1: makatao
A2: BEC inaaply natin ang pagiging prophetic, kingly at prophetic. Parang gusto
po nating makita sa isang kandidato para iboto siya dapat ganun po yung mga
B: katangian. Pano ba yan? Ang sa akin naman ano eh nangangako lang ang
mga yan eh. Hindi ba? Oo siguro eh kailangan ano tignan na lang ano pag
A1: background
B: Yes yung ano di ba? Kasi o bulaklak lang yan ng salita nila eh. Tapos pagka
tapos nun wala na. so kailangan makita mo mismo talaga yung kanyang anong
tawag dun?
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B: tsaka yung ano nya
A1: reputasyon
A1: Opo
B: Di ba?
A1: Is there a difference between how a BEC member votes this upcoming 2019
Senatorial elections with non-BEC members po? Will they look for certain
pagboto po?
B: Depende yun depende eh oo. Depende kung ano kung halimbawa yung isang
A1: Opo
A1: Ah What do you think are the different projects and programs that the
Santisimo Rosario BEC utilizes and implements that can influence the voting
preference of their members who are also registered voters? Ano po sa tingin
nyo po yung mga proyekto at tsaka programs po ng BEC A2: mga practices po
A1: Opo
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B: Ako dapat si Rolly na ang sumagot nyan.
A1: Opo.
A1: Ah
B: Oo
B: sa very active na naman yan. Sya na naman yung mag eexplain sa ano
A1: Opo
B: sa seminar ng sa pagboto
A: Next po What are the shared norms and values formed inside the BEC
Community that in turn influence the voting preference of the registered BEC
members? Parang kunyari po ang nasabi po ni Bro. Rolly ang values po na nafo
form sa BEC ay makatao, Maka Diyos, Maka Bayan, Maka kalikasan po. Ganun
po.
B: ay oo tama
A1: Tama
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B: mga bata nga. Mga ano ngang tawag nito youth. O kaya yung mga sacristan
A1: Opo
B: Nagtatanim sila sa sa Cavite o kaya yung yung mga may naka ready na na
punla. Dadalhin sila. Ginawa na nila yan. Oo. Binigyan sila ng ano anong tawag
A1: Ahm next po Can you cite some differences between a BEC member and
B: Non
B: Wala naman pagkakaiba. Ang the difference lang kasi, ang difference lang
A1: Mm
B: Oo
A1: Last na po should the modern candidates of the Philippines also persuade
small sects of religious sector like BEC for them to win po? Sa tingin niyo po ba
sila sa mga maliliit na sector ng religious group po na like kunyari BEC po ganun
po or dapat lahat dapat hindi ano lahat ng Pilipino in general po yung kailangan
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A2: Ah para pong ano ah para pong mas tinatarget po ng mga kandidato ung
B: Ang ay ang BEC hindi naman ganun pero alam mo kung sino yung kinukuha
B: di ba, di ba kasi Iglesia yung Iglesia ni Cristo pag nakuha nila yung pinaka
puno lahat yan lahat pala sila hindi sila pwede bumoto sa ano. Pag sinabi ng
pinakapuno yun ang boboto niyo. Ganun pala. So ang el Shaddai, syempre El
Shaddai sila pero ang BEC hindi hindi oo ano. Open minded ang BEC.
INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT 4
A: Interviewer 1 - Ralph
City
Date and Time: The Interview was conducted at 11:00 am, March 16, 2019 on a
Saturday.
(Start of Interview)
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A1: Um, first question po is what is a Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC)? And
how has it evolved until the present times in the Philippine context?
R: Okay, um… Ang basic ecclesial community is originally is the way the church
is born. From the time of the acts of apostles… ah the missionary efforts of Saint
Paul and the early apostles when they were going out they were creating
these communities were sent by Christ, it centered on faith in Him, and love for
element of coming together, sharing the resources, uh… partaking of the body
and blood of Christ uh… nourishment in the word of God so that's how it started
plus the beginning uh what do you call this… the ‘ecclesiogenesis’ it is the birth
of the church. Now, in acts towards the Church God more or less institutionalized
and in time, it has lost that kind of way of living the church, becoming a church so
in 1965, we concluded the Second Vatican Council and it brought back the
concept of being church… ah, in 1965 and Vatican II said that the Church is the
church by focusing on Christ, His Word, and His Sacraments, and uh… the
the building, it is not the bishop or the priest alone, it is God’s people and then
ah… 19 ah.. that's 1965 and right after 50 years ago, there were initiatives that
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basis and membership is family therefore there is a communion of family and
that basic because it is the fundamental unit of being church. Namely a church
cannot be local until it rightly until it reaches the grassroots because a local
church has three levels… local church as the level of diocese which is bigger in
scope; and then you have the parish which is a little smaller in scope, and then
you have the neighborhood level that is why it is called to the local church
because you talk of concrete interaction with people within a certain boundaries
and demography that would be present. So… that’s uh... basic therefore it is a
compositions some neighborhood very dense area like what you have in ah… P.
A1: Transients
R: … some are transients, so but the neighborhood will be the focus and
membership is by families so that’s basic ah… and then ecclesial because ah…
it is the way of being the church, it’s the way what the church wants us to be and
pursue what Christ wants us to be, to love one another as He has loved us, to
fulfil the mission of being with the poor, sabi ni poor of the sick, and then the
A1: Um next question po is what led to the creation of the first ever Basic
R: That was precisely… in [...] [9:52.92] the first ever before… before the…
before 1965, okay the term was actually basic human communities. Basic human
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communities will be the presence of the Church among indigenous peoples,
among peoples who are not Christians so basic human because what puts us
together with the… our humanity our being neighbors we are muslim i am a
christian you are lumad i am a christian what brings us together is our humanity
are common problems common needs we have our own ah… way of looking at
Second is the basic Christian community, the basic Christian community naman
uh… the focus is not on the church but on being believers of Christ and that will
include Protestants, Anglicans that will include other… other churches. And basic
human communities are among people of other faith, of definite religions ang
basic christian communities are among Christians. The terminology was used…
let’s say basic christian communities from 1968 to 1988 those were the terms
used, basic Christian communities. Then after the People Power, they used basic
ecclesial communities…
A1: Okay
R: So… it has been there with us as basic human communities then later on
christian and then now BEC so I just went through just that and how did it start
that the noted… the most famous or most noted or known process of
because in the Maryknoll missionaries they started organizing BCC’s that time…
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R: Yeah, in the… a lot, again depende yan sa situation eh. BCC... BECs are
contextual eh. BECs are contextual therefore you have to specify its particular
depends eh kasi like in a rural area, I just came from Vigan arrived last night
and I taught BCCs… BCCs in among the seminarians. Among them, those who
are living in Mountain Province, they have different BECs because they had their
shape of BECs there. There are a lot of natives mostly natives and then ah… so
iba yung BEC doon so iba yung context eh. Now some of them… oh those in the
Ilocandia thus this is one region of northern Luzon you have Ilocos, Ilocos Norte,
Laoag you have Vigan, Ilocos Sur, iba yung kanilang BECs doon. May BECs
doon na very political namely they are against political dynasty. May BECs
A1: Next po is what do you think are the social doctrines that a certain parish
continuously teaches that can inspire the Basic Ecclesial Community members in
R: Well, the social documents um… well Vatican II may be number one and then
ah... another thing ah… kasi wala naman talagang selection sa ano wala
namang church documents that focus on... focus on talaga yung ah… elections
eh (chuckles). unless yung mga… ang ginagamit yung CPCP Pastoral Letters.
The CPCP Pastoral Letters are being studied but not ah… the long… the church
social teachings noh. But the in the latest was the ah... what was issued to three
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weeks ago, just last month actually the CBCP Conference, they studied that…
that’s...
A1: Um next question po is are the different projects and programs of a certain
Basic Ecclesial Community influence the voting preference of their members who
are also registered voters? Pwede po kayo mag cite ng parang example in a
certain ah...
R: No, cause hypothetical, like ah… in the sense na they can sense na it could
social actio for [jeks?] [16:04] and the social action for [jeks?] [16:08] have
you know the feeding program supported by the wife of the mayor… is possible
that that could exist, some programs are under the sponsorship of some
politicians and that could affect. On the other hand, some BECs are involved in
issues or certain issues mining which goes against at this is... this is true the
mining in the sea where the people are against are the politicians. Because they
ah… that for the politicians can be benevolent (chuckles) because they support
pa… another example diocese, one parish I know him very well becasue I went
political dynasty. I was there in one location the people had… ten years ago the
people had written ah.. a compact that they would not support the political
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dynasty… so it depends on the situation, it depends on the people, and it
A1: Um next question po is, are the shared norms and values formed inside the
R: Are the?
A1: Um are the shared norms and values formed inside the Basic Ecclesial
members?
R: The shared norms and values shall be provided for by the pastoral letters
noh… pastoral letters because they specify um more or less what not to vote in
(chuckles)... the more conscience-stricken members would heed that the call of
common thing that is present when it comes to selection, each one argues
differently.
A1: Um, next question po is aside from the BEC, what are the underlying factors
that might affect the voting preferences of the registered voters that are members
R: Ah… the relationship to the local government to the barangay… it’s not much
the government per se, the barangay might carry politicians who are not in
agreement with… you know… the politicians might endorse the administration
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candidates and they don’t agree with that noh? On the other hand, the
politicians… the barangay people may be the ones using you know the election
to earn money and they are the ones for the money so BCCs generally exposed
to the corruption present at the level of the community they provide the
A1: Um next po is can you cite some differences between a BEC member and
is not borne of data or facts you know… let’s suspect that um… ano ulet yung
tanong?
R: I suspect… ang suspicion ko yung mga non-BEC members will be more prone
bilihan ng boto ano I was… I came from this… let’s say from Vigan my God… in
Norte and in Sur, puro mukha ni Imee Marcos… nandon lahat ng mukha ni Imee,
R: …no anim na pinagsama tapos 100 or 200 meters meron na naman… yung
stretch na ah… 140 kilometers yun siguro sa small street nandon mukha ni Imee.
Doon sa… samahan ng mukha ni Villar, ni Bong Go, and ni Bato you know… so
and then nalaman ko I ask the… I ask the priest magkano ba ang election dito,
magkano ba yung election? Sabi ko ano ba yung preference, ano ba ang asking
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price dito? Then sagot siya 10,000 pesos. Now, whether BEC or non-BEC
that’s… you know kasi wala namang pinagusapan na ganun eh. Para bang
kasi… wala ng anong doon eh… wala ng ma… parang ba na wala ng miting de
avance, wala ng mga ganyan parang kasi it’s in the bag namumuhunan si Imee
akala ata nila isang pangalan ang ilalagay nila, Marcos lang. They will not carry
the… at least dito sa kabila otso diretso… eto isa lang eh.
A1: (chuckles)
R: Para lang makapasok si Imee. This what power and money can do… Yan ang
country therefore it is their country no one can enter and they… magbubodbod
A1: Okay po, um for the last question po should the modern candidates of the
Philippines also persuade small sects of religious sector like basic ecclesial
R: I think any… every… I think every candidate… every candidate has a right
and responsibility and obligation. First of all, to present to the population what the
problems of the country are and how they intend to resolve them… solve them.
It’s their obligation not for them to vote for them. First to educate the voting
population, that’s why I feel sorry that… that as Sarah Duterte would say na
A1: True.
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R: Debate is the essence of politics with debate you are argue with principles you
see what is right and wrong, what is better or not. It… kasi ang election… kasi
A1: Partisan?
ganun din sa Senate eto nga si Sotto pwede nga na… pwede naman pa anuhin
yan eh… pwede naman anuhin na lang yan eh pagusapan yan eh hindi dapat
pinauusapan yan dinedebate yan kasi batas yan eh. Law is not implemented by
ano lang eh… law is because you debate eh so ayun ang purpose ng debate.
Kaya dapat diyan talaga basically, ang purpose ng politicians is to come up with
a platform for change, a platform for ano… and present that to the people not to
get their vote and then just… and then afterward let the people opt you know… to
decide whom to vote for base on the platform but in our case hindi eh. It’s politics
na, kukunin niyo sila Mocha sina ano kanta kanta hay nako may boto ka na.
Insulto sa masa yun eh, yet the masa has no choice. Sila binibigyan ng mga
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R: (chuckles)
A: Interviewer 1 - Ralph
Date and Time: The Interview was conducted at 10:30 am, March 22, 2019 on a
Friday.
(Start of Interview)
A1: Um… good morning po. Um kami po sina Karen Brito tapos siya po si Ralph
po. Um yung gusto po naming pagaralan kung ano po yung nagiging um effect
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lang po ganun po. Tapos po um iikot po yung… kunyare po magtatanong po ako
nakarecord po tayo para po… kailangan po kasi po naming itranscribe siya para
A1: Ayun po, um, first po is maging comfortable po muna tayo sa isa’t isa.
(chuckles). Um yung pangalan na lang po muna tapos yung age tapos po yung
BR: Rolando Ingaran, 55 years old na ako.at nung 12 years ko ata yung nagstart
SC: Cherry Baybay 60 years old 1985 din nagstart kami ng BEC pero nahinto
siya kasi medyo before kasi nakabilo pa ako so nagkaroon ako ng family so
2018 nagstart ako mag ano ngayon kaya ang BEC parang putol-putol saakin
pero anyway yung […] naman ng ano andiyan na po siya… yes kasi formator
ako sa loob so I think hindi yan naalis… I think maiintidihan ko na kung ano ang
ating… (chuckles)
SW: Si Sister Weng, ang BEC po sa… since 2013 ako eh more or less 6 or 7
years na rin.
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SW: Ah saan?
SW: Member lang… plain member lang pero member kami ng Parish Biblical
Congress eh… ah Bible Institute kung saan pinagaaralan namin ang libro ang
A1: Ah si nanay.
SE: Elvie Javier, 66 years old. 23 years na ako sa BEC as a Zone Coordinator…
SD: Sister Dorina Mendoza, ako ay 67.5 po na este 67.8 years na (chuckles).
Tapos hindi ko na mabilang kung kalian ako nag BEC sister… Yun lang po. Sabi
kasi ni Bro. Efren once ano, BEC ka na. Hindi naman kasi organization kasi
kundi kahit na legion of mary ka kahit ano ka, miyembro ka ng BEC. Yun yung
ano. Kaya ang tatanungin ko nga kung kalian ba dito sa under ng ating
Parokya… noon ba yun ang tinatanong kasi si sister eh nirecall niya yung sa ano
niya eh sa formator. Bata since nung may BEC anak dito nandito na ako.
BR: Yung umpisa ng BEC noon ay matatawag nating Black Rosary Federation.
bawat area ay nagbibigay ng basic orientation seminar. Yun ang naging start ng
formal BEC kasi noon hindi pa formal ang kuwan… sa uso ang tinatawag natin
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na Black Rosary tapos nagkaroon ng Black Rosary Federation at yun ay kay
BR: 12 years ago… nagkataon na ang naging nauna nun ay si Sister Del
SE: Hindi kasi kami… ang nangyayare noon kasi marami kaming inaattendan na
SG: Sister sandali lang… kung ano man yung tanong nandito anak sa likod ng
Bible yan eh. Kung kalian tinatag, yung model, at tsaka yung characteristic ng
BEC so siguro kung nakapasa kami doon eh eto na talaga ayan dito.
SG: Oo. Eto kasi makakatulong sainyo nandito yung introduction Brother Rolly
nandito na yung sagot. Anak oh makakatulong sainyo yan. Ako nagstart ako kay
Father Butch. Okay and then the Black Rosary before kay… nagstart ako nung
high school pa lang ako part of the black ako yung ano bata pa sumusunod sa
elders. Until now, ah naging BEC nga hopefully, hindi natapos masyado. Ah kung
nasan… nasa 27 years na ako sa parokya okay? And then… and ayun excluding
BR: Ang formal inauguration ng BEC satin ay under kay Father James Alamilio.
Although bago kay Father Butch nandito na ako, nagseserve na ako kasi si
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A1: So um ano naman po yung mga usually po na nagagawa sa BEC kung ano
SJ: Bible study sa mga area area. Tapos halimbawa may mga tapos every ano
ng sa may month na… magmamass doon sa buong area na yun kasi mga feast
day ni Mama Mary. And then doon sa kabila doon, fiesta naman. Kumbaga may
ano yan… may ano din ang BEC… mga BEC din ang nagaano diyan.
census… census sa buong area na to. Yung nagikot-ikot sa mga bahay bahay.
Oo yun yung pinakamaganda. Basta naalala ko yun eh. Kaya na-aware tayo na
meron palang mga assigned persons sa different area kasi ano-ano kami pitong
area.
A: Opo.
SD: Area 1 hanggang Area 7. Kaya ayun yung naging springboard para makilala
namin yung isa’t isa kasi ano nga yung mga leader nagkikita-kita tapos through
sleeves yan. Oo ayun sister. Yun ang palagay ko magmula doon ay alam…
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Brother Rolly siyempre hindi naman natin icocompare sila sa isa’t isa kasi kanya-
SG: So ayon naman sa aming maliit na grupo ah part din na kami ng pag may
iniikot ah doon kami kumukuha at plus yung umaano kami… yung donation
among the neighborhood within our zone lang and then pag ah… pag may sakit
din na hindi kahit papano na… meron kaming damayan uh buhay man o patay.
Ganoon. (chuckles) Ayun ayun. Tapos kahit na hindi katoliko… kasi Black
Rosary before noh… we always say hindi namin inooverpass na kung gusto niyo
bang mabisita ni Mama Mary and then if not, we respect tapos at least […] pero
hindi minsan kasi… hindi yung 100 percent, but still ang ano lang naming doon
sa aming zone na kahit papaano dalawa man o tatlo kayo… huwag lang natin
um… yung ititigil may kakaka… yung mga bata ay merong nagiging karanasan
BR: Meron yung mga pastoral visit ng… ng tawag dito satin ng Cardinal at
pinadala dito saatin si Bishop Pabillo kung saan pinasok niya yung mga bahay-
Everyone: Oo.
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BR: Ayan napakaganda yun… yun natatandaan ko pa kung ano yung binigay na
SW: Ako ayun pa rin gingamit ko. At doon nakita naming yung mga… mga
households kasi na… maganda kasi yung ginagawa nang simbahan ng UST pag
May, ang mga bata, may Flores de Mayo ay tinuruan magdasal ng santorosaryo
bago magalay ng bulaklak kay Mama Mary diba? So may mga nadiscover kami
SW: Oo, totoo yun… so ano... ah... mas… kumabaga parang walang values
formation nabubuo yung formal na ano sa mga pamilya dahil sa tangapin natin
SC: Yes.
magulang ang si yung si Hesus sa mga anak kaya ang nangyayare yung mga
anak nila natututo sa loob ng UST through yung ano… basic formation na
binibigay atsaka through the feeding program… may mga feeding program kasi
every Saturday na yung mga bata bagong pakainin ay iaano icacatechize muna.
Oo.
parang nagiging way po ang Basic Ecclesial Community para magform din ng
hindi lang po bata dahil po nasabi niyo po kanina pati din po yung mga members.
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So um satingin niyo po yung mga value formations is um talagang naaapply po
siya every day lives ganun po? Kung minsan po gagawa po kayo ng desisyon
parang iniisip niyo po na ay mas moral to kasi eto yung tinuro or naform sa BEC?
SW: Siguro dahil kami ah… kumbaga sa kahoy babad ka eh diba… siguro I
would say yes pero kung nagsisimula ka pa lang sa… sa… sa mga activities mo
sa simbahan, maybe there are things or there are situations that will test your
ano… your… yung yung yung decision mo diba sometimes ganun nagkakaroon
finances na hawak or kung meron man na mga nagretire na may mga hawak na
pension, most of the time they are too small, they are too… hindi… kakarampot
or it’s not enough for them for the whole family diba? Pero masasabi ko pa rin
naman na maswerte pa rin yung mga ganun nagretired kasi meron silang
inaasahang monthly pero karamihan yung umaasa lang sa ibibigay ng mga anak
pero… ewan ko lang ah… sa tingin ko lang dito sa UST marami namang ganon
unwavering na yung mga faith nila at decisions nila kumbaga nahinog na sila
eh… nahinog na sila ng ah every day spiritual formation na nakikita through BEC
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BR: Siyempre yun yung goal natin eh… magkaroon sila ng development sa
growth sa kanilang faith kaya habang tumatagal, lumalalim din ang kanilang mga
karaniwan, halos sabi natin wala na silang panahon pero pag ah panahon ng
A1: Eh si nanay Cherry naman po ano naman po masasabi niyo tungkol po doon
sa ganun.
SC: Sabi ko nga nung nasa community ako ang tawag kasi namin is Apostolate.
Tapos iassign ka sa Apostolate namin ah kasama diyan yung… yung bata yung
nanay at yung tatay. Ibig sabihin, the family ang concern as ibig sabihin na since
na part ng ano Apostolate na religious kasi yan, yun ang concern namin.
Catechizing sa mga bata then naman sa mga nanay at the same time tama yung
ano hindi marunong magdasal hindi […] atsaka may mga livelihood din na
tinatawag sila na supposed to be kasi kapag tinuruan mo sila ng ama namin then
if after walang kakainin hindi yun makikinig something ganon ang flow ng
ang father naman kapag walang trabaho mayroon kaming mga program din na
na tinatag noong ang speaker namin nung dati si Bishop Bacani kasi active ako
dati sa ano ng diyan dati since kasi ako laging pinapadala si… ang inano namin
ischool kami sa… sa amin mismong school na admin… sabi ko sayo pag ano
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ikaw lahat ah magbibigay ka ng janitor, ikaw nga sa father para pag dating doon
na pag Saturday merong ano… iivaluate namin yan meron kaming once a month
pag dating doon kumbaga yung… yung family hindi naman kataasan ang antas
tinawag namin yung bata ibig sabihin makikinig kasi may almusal.
SC: See, ayan ang part kasi sabi ko nga eto si Bishop Bacani matindi ang sa ano
namin nun yung ano samin pati nga […] kaya kadalasan pinapafollow up samin
ang basic ecclesial community yung ganung part ng religious ano ko sainyo
sharing.
SW: Ang sakin naman… sa BEC ang nakakatuwa saaking ano ah yung bang
kapag nawawala yan at hindi kami nakakapagmisa doon hinahanap nila yun ang
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A1: parang naaapply niyo po ba siya kung sa araw-araw po, nagagamit niyo po
SD: Alin sa dalawa… so siyempre ang values kasi kasama na yan sa pag
Parish. Kasi kapag hindi nakacentro ang values education sa ano man ang
hawak mo, tiyak na ang nangyayare eh yung sarili hindi ang collaboration kasi
kapag nabuo yung collaboration maski yung leader, ikaw gumagawa ng lahat
yung ang ano ko sa value-formation kaya talagang eto yung gusto ko magkaroon
kasi sabihin natin diba ng… umattend kami Brother Rolly kay Ma’am Belen,
tinumbok ang values education nito… nitong kelan tayo umattend? Sabi ko tama
yun na siguro ang balik… basic natin… yung balik tayo sa ABC balik na… yung
diyan meron na sabi ko nga sainyo 10 years akong nagturo ng values eh nasa
maayos sa BEC kasi kung hindi oo nga nandito lang yun alam ko yan alam ko
pero alamin mo yung audience mo alam mo kung… kasi nakita ko kay ma’am…
tita Divilla, yun ang technique eh… kahit walo kayo alamin mo muna kung
makikinig na ba siya baka sa oras na to gutom siya pakainin muna siya. Yun
tama yun kaya saakin yun ang pinakamaganda kong deed na binigay sakin ni
Lord, 10 years ako sa science, 10 years sa values, then 10 years ulet ako sa
science. Kaya ba para bang balik ako sa hinasa ako ng Diyos sa ano… sa
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ganong formation kaya masasabi ko sainyo na iba yung mga values education
kasi dito matututo tayo ng proceso ng tao, human ang kausap natin eh minsan
kasi nalilimutan natin sa grupo kala natin kausap natin di human… ay yun ang
lang ang aking pagseservan pero pano yung mga kasama na pasaway talaga
eh… sa ating community may pasaway pero pag ayun ay (chuckles)… pero pag
umalis sa community dahil nararamdaman niya na may concern ang isa’t isa…
sabi nga ni jo… nito ni Glo, nung napunta na siya sa BEC natin atsaka sa PDA
SG: Oo nakita ko yung ah… kasi nagkakaroon kami nang pagkakataon na ilabas
A1: Wow.
SG: So, it’s not dahil lang sa mga ah… within the servants dito sa… sa… meron
organization… so doon makikita mo yung ano… iba yung ako catechista ako
yung iba naman is collector yung iba naman is PDA. So we have differences, so
madali kang magalit, magbabackout na yung iba ganon, but we are servants so
more or less, ikaw as a servant aware ka na ‘uy eto pala yung reality and nasan
na yung aming natutuhan in the sense of eto nga… it’s about God so dito
naapply namin so we have to wait and we have to pag yung isa low na siya, ang
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gagawin namin ‘hindi kaya natin yan kahit matatanda kayo, kaya natin yan
tatalunin pa rin natin, hindi tatalunin kung hindi our motto is “to make others
happy” yun lang… yun ang ginagawa… yun… so makikita mo doon yung mga
positive and yung mga negative na mga attitudes, as a servants part of the ano…
you should live with it and you must how by putting it into action, yun lang. Okay
so…
A1: Bale po parang nagiging influence din po kayo sa bawat isa hindi lang po
A1: Ah…
SC: Responsibility mo sa faith what you have dapat deep inside atsaka sa
SG: Dagdag ko ah, parang it seems my only… you cannot love… ah… if you
love God, you love your neighbors, yan that’s it. Ah, ang tawag nga…
Rolly pag nakita po ni Sister Cherry parang may influence din po siya sa
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SE: Merong times kaya lang minsan… siyempre minsan magbibitiw muna kami
SC: Sa part ko naman… bilang parang bago ako sa paningin dito pero actually
community nang UST… 1985 nandito na kasi ako since na alumni naman kasi
ako dito… since na sanay naman ako na ibig sabihin may… yung seniority
kararating ko lang kung ano yung desisyon nang nakakatanda saamin ay bow
something ganun mayroon ako diyan kasi kumbaga may idea ka something na
ganyan pero pagaaralan ko muna yung kanilang idea how is it ganon although I
have kasi alam ko na since naano ako ng UST. Pero since na junior… ay senior
sila in this field of community, and di ko alam ang alam nila ang part ko kasi
ganyan kaya kapag may sinasabi sila I bow… ibig sabihin… Andyan pa ako…
BR: Ano… kasi may tinatawag na kailangan magadjust hindi lang sila
nagaadjust, ako din nagaadjust kaya kung yung isang lugar nag ganon ay
sabihin nila ‘brother meron po tayong pang patay’ kung san tayo ay magprapray
SE: Kung sinabi na doon tayo (chuckles) pupunta tayo doon. Kung ayaw mo,
maiiwan ka.
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SD: Sister Elvie, yung natapat na pagod ka siyempre may similar activity naman
kami ni Brother Rolly every Wednesday… sabi naming pwede ba Brother Rolly
tayo. Akala nang iba tumigil kami, nag-ano lang kami, nagiinterim lang kami kung
A1: Si nanay.
SG: Um saakin, lahat naman tayo may personalities na gustong tayo pero as you
sumunod yun ang ano… but it does not mean na sumunod ka, you cannot speak
or you cannot hear your voice ganon… napapagusapan naman yan eh ah yun
consider if lahat naman ng bawat isa saatin ay mayroong opinion and then yun…
lang.
SG: More or less hindi ko alam kung paano ako naging malalim ano… ah tawag
dito… ah [like ko ng OP?] na hindi ko alam kung papaano at ng ano so until now
nandon pa rin ako although nasa junior na ako… junior formation but still
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be a part of UST kasi hindi naman ako ano… ah ako ay public school from the
very beginning. Dito lang ako nagkaroon ng ano… nung naging ah… catechista
ako nung kay Father Butch na nagkaroon ng informal training doon ako nagstart
SE: Hindi naman din kami makapaginvite… halika sister punta tayo doon
pinagano tayo… si sister ano nga pangalan nun yung si ano ni bomber… kapatid
ni bomber ah… si ate celly, tatawagin ka na lang basta di mo alam kung bakit ka
pupunta doon… darating daw doon yung pari para magano… wala lang ganun
lang hanggang sa nagumpisa na nga kami diba? Ganyan lang umpisa ko.
BR: Pero dito sa grupo dito sa UST nagusap-usap kami na eto yung topic natin
ah… grupo-grupo yung tao… sino yung may hawak sa bata, sino yung ganito at
Butch yun.
SE: Kay Father Butch yun eh… tapos hanggang sa tumagal-tagal at unting-unti
A1: Si nanay po. Um kung ano po yung naging impact po ng social doctrines po
SC: Um ano yung naging impact sa akin ng doctrine is… since na part ng
preaching nasa field tayo ng preaching really humayo para ikalat ang mabuting
balita saan man ako mapunta naassign ako sa Bataan, naassign ako sa Samar,
kahit sa ilalim ng puno ng kahoy, I preach. I bring the gospel to the other ano ay
ibig sabihin kasi naassign kasi ako sa mga ganyang… more on sa youth kasi ako
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na assign something that… so naging leader ako may Pope John Paul II, I was
one of the leader na kami ang naging national kami dito sa CBCP, isa ako sa
ano… kaya kumbaga sakin ang pagdadala ng mabuting balita buong ano… hindi
lang buong bansa, but buong daigdig since na I am a religious missionary that is
hindi ako naghahabit but is still ibig sabihin ako ay ng… dumapa na rin katulad
ng mga pari… kahit saan man ako pumunta I am already professed ayun po yun
nakakaano… pero sabi ko hindi ko naman sinasabing ikakalat, but what I mean
ay yung aking ibig sabihin yung aking commitment kay God and covenant ko kay
BR: Hindi.
until now ang aking community cinocoordinate pa rin ako kasi hindi na po ako
puwedeng iano… kasi diba sabi ko nga po, umano na kasi ako… dumapa na
kasi ako ng ganyan but is still a slave kasi kasama ko pairn po… Okay? Huwag
kayong malilito kasi part… nung sumulat ako kay Pope John Paul II buhay pa
siya… ibig sabihin sinabi ko siya… but is still nagpadala pa rin siya ng ano na
kahit saan kamin or which level, is still you are my daughter, ihayo mo ang
mabuting balita is still the same yun ang pinadala na sulat ni Pope John Paul.
SD: Eh sister ang tanong niya ay social doctrines, teachings, social teachings…
Malinaw na malinaw sakin kasi nga kaya nga ang anak ko Dominic eh… my son
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is Dominic. Sabi nga ni Ma’am… sabi ni Ma’am Belen magDominican ako eh
Everyone: (chuckles)
SD: Yan yung sagot ko sakaniya parang kasi anak malinaw na malinaw sakin
kasi nga napakaganda nga ng spirituality ng St. Dominic eh hindi ba yun nga eh
lalo na etong nakaraang fiesta, ang sinabi ni father noon na ‘beautiful inside
beautiful outside.’ Tapos yung kung ano yung sinasabi mo yun ang ginagawa
mo, Tapos yung pangatlo yung virtues yung araw-araw gumagawa ka ng virtues
hindi vices kaya para saakin ayun ang aking nakapocus ako doon sa lahat ng
teaching natin na walang iba kung hindi ang truth naman talaga noh? Kahit na
minsan hindi naman perfect ang ating mga…maski ikaw o maski ako pero
kahirapan nakikita mo ng talagang hindi tama yung ginagawa pero sabi nga ni
sister Rosario saakin, ‘doing kind’ muna bago mo sila itama. Kaya madaming
kung ano man yung tinuturong truth. Kasi truth is love naman eh… yun doon na
lang nakabase ang lahat kaya nga ay… sabi ko nga iniisip ko minsan sana
pagpatayo ni Sto. Domingo, ni Sto. Tomas, magpagawa nga muna ako ng bahay
SD: Naiintindahan naman natin yung kongregasyon noh? Pero iba kasi ang St
Dom… ang ating mga OP kasi nasa pagtuturo talaga eh kasi kung naguiguide
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ang tao sa tama kahit nagkamali yan babalik at babalik sa Panginoon yan so
SE: Kaya ako lagi… kailangan huwag ako maging masungit kamukha ng mga
Dominicano.
Everyone: (chuckles)
SE: Sabi ko sakanya, suplado… kaya sabi ko hindi ko gagayahin ugali niyo ang
susungit niyo.
SD: Kaya hindi nila naiintindihan si Father Efren kasi pag nagturo yun ayaw
SE: Okay lang maging stricto wag lang maging suplado… Sabi ko sa anak ko
pano kami maeenganyo sainyo kapag ganyan ka…ehh tumigil ka sabing ganyan.
Pero kung siya… kapag ako merong misa na magpapamisa akala nung mga tao
pagaari ko yung mga pari hindi… pag may mga patay, pag may mga fiesta, may
papamisa, hirap na hirap ako sabi ko brinabraso ko talaga sila, hindi naman sila
makakatangi noh?
SE: Hindi naman sila makakatangi noh… di lang ako makatangi dito iaano ko
sa… huwag mo nang iaano sa ganun hindi ka makakatangi sakin. Mawiwili sakin
Everyone: (chuckles)
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A1: Bali po um sa first phase na po yun, nakita po natin na malaki po talaga
SE: Ah…
SW: Oo nga.
A1: Maganda din naman po yun para din po yung iba matutong sumunod din po.
SE: Parang hindi na kamukha ng dati na super suplado sila ngayon medyo
SC: Kasi dati part ng formation talaga… naranasan ko talaga yang higpit pero
ibig sabihin ibang klaseng discipline pero when it comes to millennial, inadjust na
adjust na yung…
Everyone: (chuckles)
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A1: Ayun po pupunta na po tayo sa mas malalim um na parte po ng study which
basic ecclesial community ng UST and parang naturo din po sainyo yung mga
yung impact nung mga natutunan ninyo sa pagpili niyo ng isang candidato?
kandidatura. Hindi sila… hindi bukal sa loob nila talagang ano sila sa
SE: Papgili…
SE: Si Poe… nakikita ko talaga na maganda yung ano talaga niya eh.
SD: Tulad nga nung amin, ilang taon na kami nakaupo ni Brother Rolly sa
PPCRV noh so actually ako naman eh naisasama lang kay brother Rolly pero
parang nakatulong lang ako sa Magsaysay kasi makatulong man lang ako sa
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pagbibigay ng assignment… at para mapublish ang pagreceive ng mga court
copied na kailangan mabigay… yung ang aking tulong na gusto kong ishare
sakaniya. Itong nakaraan medyo ako ay parang hirap na sabi ko aba yun palang
floor then 4th floor hanggang doon sa ano… oo kasi nga ichecheckin mo yan
sister eh at the same time, natapat kandidatura ang ating mga volunteer kaya
tatatlo lang kami atsaka yung kasama ni brother Rolly na ano, napasubo kaming
mga volunteer na talagan maliliwanagan nila kung ano yung PPCRV. Para kung
sa ganun man, Brother Rolly, maintindihan nila yung… ang katangian nga daw
ay hindi papatay, hindi magnanakaw, hindi sinungaling kasi ve… eto yung lesson
naming noon eh… hindi ko lang dala yung note ko pero nandon…
A1: Ah clarify lang po namin, yung PPCRV po is yung Pastoral… Parish Pastoral
SC: Oo, yun ang Council ang tawag… Kasi kamukha ni sister kaya hindi, hindi
natin kasi makikilala talaga yung labingdalawa… yung pinapirmahan niyo samin,
actually hindi ko masyadong kilala talaga yang mga yan eh… si Brother Rolly
kilala niya. Pero kung… yun na nga… ang sukatan ay yung sinabi ni Brother
makakapagisip ka na bahala na kung sino yung pipiliin mo doon kasi nga ang
ating layunin ng PPCRV ay CHAMP… Clean, Honest… ano nga yun brother
Rolly?
BR: Accurate
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SD: Accurate... peaceful…
BR: Meaningful
SD: … and Peaceful elections noh. So yun sister eh. Yun nga yung si tita Divilla
pa lang nagorganize dito eh noh kaya siya yung nandon eh. So siguro yung
magkaroon tayo ng isang araw ng maliliwanagan nila brother Rolly eto. Yung ang
aking ano…
SD: Para kung sakali, siguro mas marami ang magvovolunteer na ganon brother
Rolly hindi yung iba na siguro napapahiya na lang din para hindi na nagiisa si
brother Rolly doon eh ang gusto ko ngayon sister na nakikita ko na tumulong ang
mga kabataan talaga natin eh dito sila tumulong hindi yung… kaya lang sila kasi
mahihirapan…
SD: Oo meron naman pero… kakaunti lang kami. Hindi namin talaga matapos
agad si Brother Rolly alam… hindi na natutulog eh ako kako hindi ko na kaya yun
SD: Kailangan doon kasi by floor mga anim nandon na para atleast may…
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SG: Proceso…
SD: Mabilis ang pagkuha ng mga ano namin eh… kung ano dapat naming kunin
eh.
BR: Kasi kung […] to, yung mga kabataan siyempre lumaban din sila…
SC: Oo, ibig sabihin maganda ang influence ng ano na ganyan kasi hindi sila
magrurun kung hindi nila naiintidihan the way… diba? Kaya ibig sabihin malaki
kabataan ngayon. But since nasa akin naman, ibig sabihin kasi hiwalay ako
SC: Oo pag eleksyon… oo ah, doon kaya ibig sabihin yung sa dito namang part,
ano… yun influence kasi pag makita mo kasi sila ibig sabihin pagkilala mo alam
mo na madali mo isulat. Pero how is it yung the other… yung iba na katulad ng
mga kuwan… alam na… na may kilala ka pero alam mo na kung anong
ginagawa opkors hindi mo iboboto… ang sabi ko nga noon binangit ko na ito…
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ito lang masasabi ko… sasabihin niyo yes, close kasi saakin si… eto si… Mayor
Tolentino ah…
SC: Dati kasi… ganito ang ano niyan… ay naging ninang naming yun nung kasal
namin nung husband ko December 9 kasi yun… but before that eto si Francis
Tolentino ay mayor naming kung san ako naging leader ako ng CAPUCHIN
10,000 just because kailangan naming ng bus mayroon siya. Hindi mo siya
automatically yes, wala siya maraming salita… ang both sides ang kanyang
ano… kaya ineexample ko ngayon how influence ha… eh etong ang ninang
atsaka yung mga ano niya is mga madre… mga… ang binibigay ko sainyo ang
katauhan niya hindi siya din ang taong katulad ko na di gaano siyang paglider ka
may salita kayo na […] wala kayo masyadong naririnig, but instead pag dating s
abaya niyan eto si manay, yung nanay niya kilala kasi namin sinasabi ko nga na
ninong namin kasi ano… pag dating niyan yung pagkain paano… kung gaano ka
simple yung dating natin diyan ganun din kasimple ang taong dadatnan mo
ganun sa bahay nila. Ayun, something ganun… yung ibig sabihin kaya tayo
magboboto, something na may makataong puso diba galing dito saatin diba?
Kaya ko hinahalimbawa sainyo just because hindi gaano siyang maraming salita.
Those people na hindi marami ang salita, ibig sabihin I think something may
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deep inside may magandang nagagawa… though hindi ko naman sinasabi kasi
lahat kasi yung iba naman nakikita kasi but tama yun… nakikita mo na
SC: … something sa sarili kaya sabi ko I am agree doon sa ibig sabihin use… na
ibig sabihin ano ngayon sa foundation ng ating community mas maganda para
sakin. Kaya ang sabi ko… sabi ko hindi ko man masyadong… hindi man saakin
na pag sinabi kong noon… noong nasa ano siya nasa mayor pa kasi siya nung
sa Tagaytay mayor pupuntahan… anong kailangan niyo so mga youth yan ah…
alam naman na wala ang youth wala kailangan mo ng pasok… nandoon siya…
SC: Siya hindi, wala kang… kailan mo kailangan, kailan ganon, sige… oh sige go
mga ganun ba ang dating… eh eh ito based sa aking ah… experience, personal
na buhay sakaniya at since na ninong naming siya sa kasal, lalong close kasi
nung kami na… […] engineer ang husband ko since na siya ang may ano ng
minsan hindi kami dumadaan sa mga tao, kami mismo ang nangigilag kasi ang
Everyone: Ahh…
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SC: Something na ganun… alang-alang sa pangalan niya. Hanggang ngayon,
until now tinatawag kami niya pero hindi namin inaabuso ang kaniyang pangalan
mas worse kapag pag senator siya, we hope… sabi we will pray, yun ang inaano
ko sakaniya, we will pray… but I will help… ibig sabihin katulad nito at least
inaano ko sakaniya ang personality niya, I think you have an idea part nang ating
pagaaralan.
SG: Sa akin ang naanuhan ako ngayon… ah… naghahanap kasi ako ng
I want a… a leader that has a prophetic mind which means nakikita na niya ang
ah… mangyayare may solusyon na ganun which is I don’t know kung saan siya
makikita so binebase ko sa the way they speak kasi hindi mo rin kahit na scripted
yan, if you have something deeper, you can seek that prophetic mind. Oh, kaya
medyo kapag ako ay nagaa… ah nakikinig ng kanilang mga discussion over the
radio or what, I really hear… hindi ko ah… especially mas maganda kasi sa radio
kasi the facial expression hindi ka madidistract… by listening to them meron ka…
there’s something which is sabi ko naman kay God sakin, Lord gusto ko na
me choose the best that you have na yung prophet yung prohetic mind kasi yun
lang question eh. They have all their… yung mga knowledge that can’t be easily
done, but yung isa pa yung ano… hindi ka naman magkakaroon ng prophetic
mind in case you do not have any communication directly… personal relationship
with God that’s God-giving… ah yung binibigay niya so ayun. So more or less, it
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might be part of my being a Dominican or way of ah… yung nagaano ako ng mga
life nila… it might na epekto ako. Di na kasi ako yung committed ganito kasi
when you say prophetic, they know what to do… they know, it’s something they
BR: Kapag pagusapan natin ang mga values, talagang pag nakikinig talaga ako
sa taong ito… magaling magsalita pero ano ang sa buhay niya kaya titignan ko
yung mga ginawa niya so yung track record kung paano siya tumulong sa mga
mahihirap kung paano siya tumulong sa mga… sabi sa mga may sakit kung
ginagawa. Kaya ngayon, marami naman akong nakikita… kaya kapag sila ay
kaya more of the issues paano nga ba sila tumugon sa life o sa buhay yung
SW: Tama.
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BR: Oo… (chuckles) so eto na ngayon yung mga issues tungkol sa… sabihin
natin…
Everyone: Oo…
BR: Oo, kaya kung hindi sila kuwan doon, iniiwaasan ko na hindi ko na sila
iboboto. Although sa personal, uh… hindi ako nagsasabi kasi ako’y mas…
PPCRV kasi bawal magsabi ng pangalan oo. Sasabihin mo lang yung mga
criteria, yung mga prinsipyo, kung paano uh maghanap, kung ano ang katangian
ng karapat-dapat na kandidato.
Everyone: (chuckles)
SE: … kung sino ang iboboto niya. Naichecheck niya na pala yung mga kung
Everyone: (chuckles)
SE: Fumafollow na lang ako sayo kung sino na lang yung kandidatong karapat-
dapat.
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BR: Yun talaga ang kuwan.
SD: Oo naman…
SE: Siyempre silang mga bata, alam lahat nila yan… nakikita nila sa mga…
SC: Facebook?
SE: Diba?
SE: Atsaka hindi na rin uso yung sinabing ah liberal, liberal lahat na yun iboboto
ko kapag sinabing nacional lahat yan iboboto ko, wala na kalat-kalat na yan.
Everyone: (chuckles)
SE: Kung ayaw nila saaking bobotohin, edi sakin… basta bahala sila. Puwera
Everyone: (chuckles)
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SE: Kaya ano… mommy ano na yung iboboto namin? Sabi ko ito. Sigurado ka
Everyone: (chuckles)
pamilya, um bali po member po kayo ng BEC, yung members po ba, yung co-
preferences niyo?
SE: Puwede rin, kaya lang may kanya-kanya rin. Di mo rin sila masosolid. Kanya
kanya kaming… pinag… napaguusapan lang pero wala kami sa ganyang iboboto
SC: Paano yan… kasi may pinaguusapan… ano yan kung iboboto mo anong
ginawa minsan iba lang… ay susuriin niyo pa din, idinidiscuss, dinidis… dalawa
kasi kami ng husband ko diyan sa bahay eh… kami lang dawala ang
nagdidiscuss din kasi mahilig kami makinig yung sa madaling… 11… 12 o’clock
ata yung discussion nila nung Sunday… may Sunday silang anong ganyan
hindi mo piliin kahit ano… inaalam naming kung pano siya something na ganyan
discussion importante dito. Atsaka yun nga since na Catholic ano tayo, ibig
sabihin…
SC: Ibabatay mo din sa church kung ano yung mga doctrines na itinuturo.
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BR: Meron akong ano… experience dito kasi sa Parish, pag nagkwekwentuhan
pasok ako (chuckles). Tapos sabi ko bilang mga Kristiyano, kailangan malaman
natin ang kung sino ang dapat nating iboto, yung makaDiyos, makatao,
A1: Makakalikasan…
BR: Makakalikasan… yan ang mga kuwan ko. Kaya sabi kung alam mo yung
A1: (chuckles)
BR: Oo nagagalit siya saakin kasi iba-iba yung opinion. Ang mga kuwan… ang
mga kuwan natin na talagang sinasabi ko kung ang tao ay pumapatay ah huwag
BR: Oo… kaya ngayon nakikita nila kung ano nangyayare, ay nagkamali pala
A1: (chuckles)
BR: Uh at least nakita nila, narealize nila na mali sila… (chuckles) although hindi
ako nagsasabi…
BR: Oo.
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A1: Um…
entirely.
SD: Kilala niyo naman si Lilian kasi ngayon eh…eh sabi ko sabi niya… Sister
Dorina sasama ako sa pagbasa kaila Mang Reyes huwebes santo, hindi
SC: Oo, sabi ko… Yung ibig sabihin ko ng magwala yan ay yung salitang… ibig
kong sabihin yung walang ano yun. Sabi ko Lord, mukhang hindi tama yung
salita kong iyon no. Parang nagagalit si Lilian eh… eh yun minsan eh saating…
yun na nga… parang sa election natin, ito na rin… parang minsan may nasasabi
pagkumakain kasi yun sa… pag siya ay inimbita naming, amoy ng amoy nang
pagkain eh nahihiya ka pag lalo’t nagsama sakanya na parang bang na ano kaya
pinapaalalahanan ko na eh sabi ko nga sakin parang galing kami dito nung isang
araw dito nila Joy, eh maganda naman ang feedback niya sa pagkain masarap
daw at malutong pa ang letson sa madaling salita, kaya niya naman palang
mag[…] Kaya parang na ano lang ako huwag lang magbawal […] na ayun ang
mukhang di ata tama yung aking word. Minsan, meron kang nabibitawan na hindi
dapat, oo. Yun lang… (chuckles) Yun lang sinample ko lang yun.
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A1: Bale po yung mga napapagusapan sa mga projects po ganon po? Or kung
SW: Yung schedule ng meeting… Yun ang pinaka ano… after nun fellow na
bonding.
(chuckles)
SC: Ibig kong sabihin, huwag kayong magkakamali… pinapag iniimparte niya
ako ibig sabihin hindi ko kabuuan iniintroduce ko… what I mean kasi example
lang yun on how we choose a candidate kasi hindi man lahat kasi pare-pareho
kasi...
SD: Pero kasi sister kasi cinensus kasi nila, nandon lahat ng pangalan eh.
A: 69 po yung buo. Nakalagay po kasi sa survey 12 lang kasi nung January yun
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SC: Pero pinalabas niyo yam sa ano… sa TV… tapos yung 12 na yan pinalabas
BR: Ay hindi nila pinalabas yun kasi yun yung lumabas sa TV na mismo nung
January.
SG: Ay hindi sister, kasi etong pinasurvey nila saatin ay base lang doon sa
survey nung January kaya ayun yung lumabas sa kanilang study nung pinasagot
nila satin.
SC: Ibig kong sabihin, kasi… meron din… meron din akong ganyan… meron
ding 12 din na ganyan… ang husband ko kasi… hindi nung January pa yun, sabi
A1: Meron po ngayong bago 12 pero meron pong nawala, may bago na pong top
12 opo.
BEC.
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SG: Ang concern ko ay… it’s the new… it’s the new voters mga ano… okay lang
kung sa private school, certainly, meron silang ganyan. But in public school,
more or less, si ano 18 diba? Nasa ano niyo sila ah… year 12 ba?
A1: K-12?
SG: K-12 na diba? Nasa 18 na ayan ang nakakatakot eh, yun dapat ang ating
SG: Puwe-puwede silang bumoto and then not all the schools are yung social,
yung more on… itong makamasa tinatawag so ayun dapat ang ating hawakan eh
mas marami ang youth kung compare naman saaming mga senior citizen, yun
so ayun talaga ang magdadala sa mga election so ayun dapat ang tutukan natin
sa kanila kasi minsan there are times na sige na bayaan mo na sila pero what
will be the effect sakanila in the future tayo paalis na eto papunta pa lang sila.
Yun ang concern ko, they should be educated. Youth voters of a public school
and private schools ang magdadala for the upcoming elections and they must be
educated.
A1: Um bali po um ang sabi po kanina ni Brother Rolly yung ang pagiging maka-
SE: Depende pero mas maganda. For me, yes, mas makakaganda sa upcoming
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SC: Sabi nga ni Father kanina sa kaniyang homily, etong mga batang ito
kundi yung kabuuan niya bilang tao so ganun din sa pagpili ng kandidato.
SG: Parang isang pamilya, once ang pamilya is yung di ka maka-Diyos, what will
happen sa pamilya. Makatao mismo sa loob nang bahay hindi na naano yung
pagiging isang makatao walang respeto, walang pag-galang. Yung pag patay,
sayo ako naman ang nagbigay ng buhay sayo then I’ll kill you which is yan ang
nangyayare ngayon kapag may problema diba? And some other factors it might
be based on the… yung… yung life ng the family that go on. Kung gusto mo
maging buo ang pamilya mo so ganun din ang ating patakaran sa pagboto…
kung anong… kung ang kandidato ay buo din ang pamilya which is until now…
kung completo pa rin yung pamilyan yun so I consider the moral value ng isang
kandidato… to keep that family yun ding ang pinaka ano din eh pero kapag may
extra-curricular you cannot serve and master two… oo, master at the same time
SD: Malaki anak, kasi nga sabi nga naming tayo ang ano eh… tayo yung
pumupunta sakanila. Kaya kung ano man ang nakikita nila sa BEC malaki ang
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magagawa nito sa eleksyon talaga kasi kung itong mga BEC ay sila mismo ang
tinig ang simbahan sa ating ano… sa eleksyon lalo na sa pulitika. Yan ang ano
ko kay Brother Rolly, kaya chinachallenge ko nga yung mga PPCRV na talagang
kung puwede ay huwag na yung kasing edad na namin huwag na kasi kami…
SD: Yun lang hindi naman sa ayaw natin… nandon tayo kamukha si ma’am
Everyone: (chuckles)
SD: Ina… sinasabi ko lang hindi yung sa ayaw na natin na Brother Rolly hindi…
hindi… eto na siguro yung pagkakataon yung ating youth ay umano naman
pakita nila… kasi year of the youth din lang, nga pala oo nga pala… para kasi
sakanila din ito… yung gagawin naman natin… yung gagawin nating eleksyon na
ito eh.
SG: Atsaka may babalikan sila in the future, more or less karanasan is
karanasan kasi kapag di mo naranasan, you cannot say it. Ah… mas maganda
yun.
SD: Since matanda naman na ako walang pera kasi to walang bayad pero
hindi… nakikita ko eh merong gagawa at gagawa nang paraan bibigyan din sila
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ng [blessing?] nang Panginoon. Maari ngang hindi sa oras na yun pero sa
susunod na araw…
ng libre and then… ngayon ganun din ang gagawin natin tumulong nang libre…
ang PPCRV bilang volunteer ay walang naibibigay kung hindi ang pagmamahal
ng Diyos (chuckles). Yan ang maganda. Ayun, dito naman sa politico ang mga
sinasabi ngayon ay uh 1000 pag ano… tapos pag nanalo another 1000. Ganun.
Everyone: (chuckles)
SW: Oo naman may epekto ang religion sa politics. Kung ano makikita nila sa
BEC this will translate to how they will vote. Teach the youth to be a committed
individual.
BR: So eto na yung ah… hinihimok ng simbahan na ang tao dapat manindigan.
kilatisin natin yung mga tao marunong magmahal sa mga mahal niya lalong-lalo
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na sa mahihirap. Kaya ang sabi nang ating Cardinal iano… si Bishop Villegas oh
dating Presidente ng CBCP ang sabi niya… bumoto tayo ng matitinong tao yung
tayo sa Diyos yan… Nakikita nila na ettong pinalalabas na wala daw Catholic
Everyone: (chuckles)
BR: Okay. Sana nga ganun na ang mangyare magkaroon na ng Catholic vote,
makinig sa salita ng Diyos, isa puso at isa buhay at sa ating mga balota, ilagay.
SG: Yun nga yung maganda sa ating religion kasi Catholic has freedom to vote.
Unlike other religion, ayaw ko na magbangit, even their yung kanilang political
rights naiinvade unlike us we really have freedom to do it. They follow whatever it
A1: Um bali po yung parang pagiging part po ng religion natin is meron tayong
freedom tapos yung iba po parang nung katulad po ni Brother… yung sinabi ni
Brother Rolly para pong may… parang prone po sila sa mga um self-interest or
SG: Okay, atsaka more or less […] kung sakanila ministro ah parang yun nga
they follow whatever their minister is saying. Unlike us, nasa akin pa rin… ang
[lie?] ko is may right… kahit na you are part of the Catholic you have the right to
choose.
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A1: Um bukod po sa ah pagiging maka-Diyos, maka-tao, maka-bayan at maka-
niyo siya ganito ang magiging epekto sa kapwa ko tapos po pag kunware po um
parang ah tinitignan ko din po yung social status ko, ganun po parte po ako sa
laylayan parang iboboto ko siya dahil parang siya po yung magiging solusyon.
Ganon po ba?
SG: Basically, ang ano naman talaga satin is… basic need should be fulfilled
should be always there. Kasi nakaawa lang naman kasi sa iba na lahat sana ay
pinaka ano… and the rest eh it will follow lahat na, yun lang. Yung ang hindi
nangyayare satin, yun lang ang sakin. [Polish?] the education diba yan ang
pinakaano but ibang mga ano is lahat nakakapagaral like what happened to us
before may pakain pa saakin yung nutribond yuong gatas oh diba? Mayroon
pang pashoes. Ayun lahat yoon even the tooth… toothpaste we experienced it
sana ganun din yung… yung mga kabataan ngayon they really experience din
yung same thing na talagang kaya gumagana siguro ulo natin ngayon compared
to others, like yung k-12 ngayon, more on masyado silang particular sa activities
which is sakin ah… kasi naging… nagano ako sa mga ah teacher ano pa yun ah
sa mga bata at dapat yun, fold sila ah… yun ang nangyayare ngayon it should
not be yung proper education talaga wag na wag. Kaya ang mga bata natin
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ngayon sumulat, my God, it’s worse, pangit talaga even yung… yung pagbabasa
SD: Sabi nga ni Brother Rolly, ay si… ni doctora mas magaling daw bumasa
yung… (chuckles)
SG: It’s true. Magaling ang Juan Luna… ah sige nagcocompare na noh? Yan isa
yan magalign talaga yung Juan Luna on the spot yun ah diba on the spot? Ayun
SG: May practice na. Yun nga yung ano natin, the basic should be the basic.
Unlike, kami… biruin mo may koste merong parking merong sariling bahay,
diba? Yung mga patay mayroon silang mausoleum? Eh paano yung mga taong
nakagilid?
SG: Oo, yung nasa laylayan. Supposed to be we should have the basic, basic
SD: Oo, mas sila ang makakapagbigay eh diba sabi sister Elvie merond aw
kalyeserye… na ang nagbigay yung talagang wala nang… yun lang ikabubuhay
SE: Oo alam mo nagpunta kami diyan… dito sa side na nito kila nanay nagmass
kami daming tao kasi piesta merong isang madungis na madungis siya na
madungis…
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SE: Talagang ano… pinigilan siya nung isang kagawad… pinapatabi siya hindi
siya nagpapigil ang binigay niya alam mo kung sino… si father… alam mo kung
SG: See.
SE: Tapos umupo siya doon… umupo ngayon siya doon… pinapatabi pa rin
SG: Mahihiya man ako sa ibang servants pag medyo madumi meron paring
saatin…
SD: Oo naman.
SE: Kasi minsan kami… minsan kami ni Father Eugene pa noon, talagang kaya
parang takot na rin mga… na ganyan na lumalapit bigla atsaka nauso yung
patayan na akala mo magsisimba pero papatay pala yan. Alam niyo nung ako ay
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nasa Algeciras nasa homily na eh may nagbarilan doon samin nagtakbuhan
lahat… si father Eugene nakatayo lang siya diyan… lahat kami nagtakbuhan…
SE: Diyos ko sabi ko nga sayo, tuloy ang misa hindi nahinto.
nilead ko siya sa pari ang conversion nito matagal… yung process matagal…
confess right now, really sabi ni Father edi after that nagpakilala naman… willing
na daw siya magbago wow. Yun ang turo ng ama ko sa blessed sacrament yung
paganun ang dating… nagpunta siya sa mga ganyan lalapit sa mga ganyan
kuwan yung baka bumaba ang loob those people na ibig sabihin nakakaintindi sa
naaano ng mga teachers yan eh alam naman nila yun na hindi agad magbabago
BR: Yung kasama ko kanina may lumapit saking bata palabas na tayo, nagbless
SW: Education is a must; social status and economic status is not considered
masyado. They… the people consider candidate that are in line with ordinary
people… people who understand God and established relationship with Him.
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A1: Um last na lang po meron po ba kayong masusuggest para sa mas malinis
sa labas ng BEC, pamilya, kapitbahay kung ano po yung magandang gawin para
SD: Educational forum for all member tapos dapat ipatupad natin yung CHAMP.
SG: Wag iisolate but for all the members in church. Pwedeng irecord yung video
SE: Siguro ang sakin pumili nang naayon sa konsensiya niyo at dapat itaglay
BR: Para sakin naman voter’s education talaga ang makakatulong sa ating mga
co-BEC member and dapat siguro, iapply natin lahat nang mga natutunan natin
BEC ang mga values na meron na sila para sa pagpili ng mga karapat-dapat na
kandidato.
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APPENDIX E:
REQUEST LETTER
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APPENDIX F:
PERSONAL
INFORMATION
SHEET OF KEY
INFORMANT
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SAMPLE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION SHEET
I. Sociodemographic
Name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name): ____________________________________________
Sex: ___________ Age: ______________ Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): _________________________
Marital Status: ____________ Birthplace: ______________ Religion: _________________________
Citizenship: _____________ Zip Code: _____________ E-mail Address: ________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: _______________ Mobile Number: ______________________
Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) Member: ⃝Yes ⃝No
If Yes, are you an officer of the organization? ⃝Yes ⃝No Write your position held: ____________
Educational Attainment: ______________________________
If Graduated, Name and Address of School Attended: ______________________________________
II. Declaration
I declare under oath that I personally accomplished this application form, and I certify that the
information given are true, correct and complete statement pursuant to the provisions of
pertinent laws, rules, and regulations of the Republic of the Philippines.
__________________________________ __________________
Signature over Printed Name of Informant Date
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PERSONAL INFORMATION SHEET OF MONSIGNOR MANUEL GABRIEL
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PERSONAL INFORMATION SHEET OF SISTER FIDELA P. BADAJOS
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PERSONAL INFORMATION SHEET OF SISTER ELVIRA G. JAVIER
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PERSONAL INFROMATION SHEET OF BROTHER ROLANDO C. INGARAN
APPENDIX G:
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THEMATIC
ANALYSIS OF
THE KEY
INFORMANT
INTERVIEWS
members
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Ingaran Street simbahan dito malapit sila pupunta so we and
(BEC Promoter and masses, have our street masses dito ganito pero Projects of
formation
Sister Elvira G. Bible study, “ang sagot lang diyan na for every areas Projects
(BEC Coordinator mass, meron din kaming street mass kung the
Rosario Parish Basic gift-giving, tapos pagka… kaya namin sila Rosario
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mga sakit BEC ang tatawagin nila yung
namin.”
Sister Fidela P. Voter’s “So yung iba talagang hindi na sisipot Programs
Coordinator General, pagboto, nanay so ang ang ideal na oras is 1-hour Rosario
Rev. Msgr. Manuel Feeding “you know the feeding program supported Programs
Gabriel, PC, STD program, by the wife of the mayor… is possible that and
(Executive Secretary, social that could exist, some programs are Projects of
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Ecclesial projects and that could affect.” might be
own image
Table 1: Thematic data on the Significant Projects and Programs of Santisimo
Rosario Parish Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) that influence the voting
(BEC Promoter and member, values yung yung madalas na maririnig of a BEC
Parish Pastoral of a BEC ninyo sa mga barangay bakit ganito member with a
Worker, Santisimo member, ang nanalo ba't ganito ang nanalo non-BEC
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makakalikasan ganun din pro-poor”
bayan
tumunganga.”
nila”
kabuhayan”
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apat na principles while yung non-
Rosario Parish
Rosario Parish bribery laging ah, ang BEC what do you call member
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Yan ang maganda nakaugat sa
Gabriel, PC, STD buying BEC members will be more prone to of a non-BEC
Secretary, vote-buying”
Committee on
Basic Ecclesial
Community,
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Catholic Bishops’
Conference of the
Philippines)
Ingaran considered country kasi yun ang isa na kailangan norms and
Rosario Parish Basic yung kwan. Tapos yung isa pa yung BEC
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Sister Elvira G. Kapitbahaya “Oo, tama kapit-bahay… palaging kapit- Norms
Ecclesial
Community)
Sister Fidela P. Regular “1-hour lang so nandun na yung Values
Coordinator regular basis, magsi sharing muna kukuha doon sa BEC that is
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Rev. Msgr. Manuel different “The shared norms and values shall be Document
Gabriel, PC, STD opinions provided for by the pastoral letters that
of the Philippines)
Table 3: Thematic data on the shared norms and values formed inside the BEC.
Community (BEC).
Current conditions of the Santisimo Parish Rosario Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC)
Ingaran collaboration BEC yung BEC area nila yung street, situation in
Basic Ecclesial
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Community)
Sister Elvira G. Dependent to “depende sa pari yan… depende sa Striking
diba ?”
Sister Fidela P. Supportive “Still naman nabubuhay naman di ba? Conditions
Badajos parish priest, So still naman pero hindi gaya nung faced by
General, Santisimo ang pari. Kapag ka full support ang Parish BEC
fall down.”
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kanya na pare napabayaan.”
simbahan.”
Rev. Msgr. Manuel Depends on “Yeah, in the… a lot, again depende Persisting
Gabriel, PC, STD the parish yan sa situation eh BCC... BECs are condition of
Catholic Bishops’
priest”
Table 4: Thematic data on the current conditions of the Santisimo Parish Rosario
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5. Other Factors apart from the Parish’s BEC that affect the voting preferences
Other Factors apart from the Parish’s BEC that affect the voting preferences of the
BEC members
Respondent Code Quotes Theme
Brother Roland C. Beliefs, “makadiyos makatao makabayan Other
(BEC Promoter and Traits or at yung panglima ay maka mahirap aside BEC
Rosario Parish track record “… yung basehan, yung kanyang that affects
Basic Ecclesial of the family, concerns in terms of issues kasi the voting
Communities”
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daming tinulungan mga simpleng tao
sa kanila so napakaimportante na
Rosario Parish
Basic Ecclesial
Community)
Sister Fidela P. Bribery “yung totoong BEC hindi, hindi naman, Factors that
Coordinator member in
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Community) a political
candidate
Rev. Msgr. Manuel Politicians, “the relationship to the local Other factors
Gabriel, PC, STD Money, government to the barangay… it’s not that shape
(Executive Power much the government per se, the the voting
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Table 5: Thematic data on the other factors apart from the Parish’s BEC that
Basic Ecclesial Community the Parish Priest whether he supports or not the
BEC members to non-BEC how they vote because the former adheres to
(e.g. BEC) a factor that individual will establish a good relationship with
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consciousness of the whole will adopt the principles, beliefs, norms, and
programs that the Santisimo program, medical mission, fellowship, and the
Rosario Basic Ecclesial like that contribute to how they perceive socio-
voters?
What are the shared norms The shared norms and values formed inside the
and values formed inside the BEC are the following: maka-Diyos, maka-
registered BEC members? BEC members live that in turn affects their
voting preference.
What are the underlying Some of the factors that might affect the voting
factors that affect the voting preference of a BEC member are his capability,
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Community of Santisimo people.
465-467 in Sampaloc,
Manila?
With the proliferation of the Although there are no disadvantages
BECs in the Philippines, can mentioned, there are a lot of advantages stated
you see the advantages and by the interviewees. One of which is creating a
in the Philippines?
Table 6: Recurring themes of the four key informant interviews that were
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THEMATIC ANALYSIS OF THE FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION
(SW)
In your Yes, I Yes, I Yes, Yes, I Yes, I Yes, I
you think was just 1985, but am a part been part when I BEC way
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life of its and co- attention been 6 to Coordinat BEC, when I
recently, of the am
Although Apostolat
I am a e and my
ever is to
I think Bible-
that reading.
cannot
be
removed
from me.
What are For me, --- I Bible What I can When
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significant significant y think different in my own dies, we
and was the Parish is also had the best giving out
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Every also a
Saturday springboar
there is a d where
feeding we got to
catechize is
d first happening
before in the
eating parish.
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APPENDIX H:
PICTURES
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IN-DEPTH KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEW WITH BRO. ROLANDO C.
INGARAN, BEC PROMOTER OF SANTISIMO ROSARIO PARISH BEC
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INQUIRING FORMER BEC MEMBER, SISTER CARMEN MOLINA ABOUT
SANTISIMO ROSARIO PARISH BEC
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CONDUCTED INTERVIEW AND SURVEY WITH SISTER ELVIRA G. JAVIER
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IMMERSION WITH THE BEC MEMBERS IN THEIR STATION OF THE CROSS
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INTERVIEW WITH MONSIGNOR MANUEL G. GABRIEL
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INTERVIEW WITH SISTER FIDELA BADAJOS, A FORMER BEC
COORDINATOR AREA GENERAL OF SANTISIMO ROSARIO PARISH BEC
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