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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCITON
Memorandum Circular No. 2003-02 views the maintenance of peace and order as the key
factor in the improvement of the community and the nation (Laru-an & Penny, 2015).
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Local Government Unit (LGU),
particularly at the barangay level, had innovated and created initiatives to enhance
peacekeeping in the community (Alkire, 2003). However, most of the strategies and
concepts of the PNP in the past against criminality were adopted from other countries and
were found not suitable to the existing criminality situation in the Philippines. Thus, a
peacemaking concept that is responsive to the unique peace and order conditions in the
Since then, the community oriented policing system (COPS) of the PNP has gone
a long way towards providing proactive police services to the citizens (PNP, 2009). In
COPS, the barangay is the heart of the policing system. The precincts are located within
the community where policemen and people interact as partners in promoting crime
prevention and the maintenance of peace and order (Kraft, 2010). Based on this concept,
the Barangay Peacemaking Action Team (BPAT) has been created to provide better
police services to the community. The BPAT is then the implementor of Barangay
Peacekeeping Operations (BPO) of the PNP. The BPAT is a national program of the PNP
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to encourage people empowerment from the community to address the real-time response
in case a need arises, be it peace and order, security and rescue related matters (Williams,
Thus, the concept of BPAT basically calls for PNP members to lead in the fight
against all forms of criminality distinct to their areas of responsibility, utilizing the active
participation of the community (PNP, 2009; Hart, 2013). The community leaders are then
expected to take a unified stand against crimes, violence, and disregard for laws and
commit to crime prevention and control programs (Adler & Kwon, 2002; San Juan,
2013). As enunciated in Section 391 (16) of the Local Government Code of 1991, the
service as may be necessary to assist in the peace and order efforts of the LGU. Barangay
peace and order committee was then created in agreement with Executive Order No. 366
brigade composed of civilian volunteers duly appointed by the Punong Barangay upon
the recommendation of the Barangay Peace and Order Council (PNP, 2009).
Based on the Lead PNP Manual (PNP, 2009), BPAT functions in organizing and
mobilizing various sectors of the community in support of the maintenance of peace and
order and safety. It also conducts crisis management, disaster mitigation, search, rescue,
and relief operations within the community. Another function of BPAT is to strengthen
and support the Barangay Justice System. Lastly, it conducts crime prevention and
deterrence measures to protect the vulnerable sectors of the community. Armed with
and may create more if necessary (DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2003-42). The
BPAT exercises its authority to settle disputes (PNP, 2009) and guards the neighborhood
helps victims of crimes, responds to calls, and deals with traffic safety.
As reflected in the Mission and Vision of BPAT, their peacekeeping activities aim
safety and security needs in cooperation with the local police (PNP, 2009). Since peace
and public safety concerns are varied and constantly evolving, and their concepts can
differ from culture to culture and community to community (Rummel, 1981; Richmond,
2003; Anderson, 2004), the criteria to measure the performance of BPAT relative to their
functions varies as well from one community to another. The peace and order of one
In a social sense, peace is defined as a lack of conflict and freedom from fear of
violence between individuals and groups (Galtung, 1981). However, peace does not only
refer to the lack of hostility or the absence of dissension and violence. It is also an
and acknowledgment of equality and fairness (Rummel, 1981). Peace and order are not
only vital in sustaining political stability and social order, but also aid the progress of
investments, attracts more tourists, and creates more employment for economic
development (Grindle, 2004; Acharya, 2014). Hence, peace and order shall be realized in
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(Roxas, 2003).
The condition of peace and order in the Philippines is also unique and has been
characterized as unstable (Valmores, 2004). The rate of violence and crime increases
daily (Sylvester, 2010). Specifically, the peace and order in Victorias City in Western
Visayas, Philippines is regarded as a serious issue. Relative to other places, the incidence
of crime in the city could affect the quality of life of the citizens. In the study conducted
by Caba-ong et al. (2015), the average monthly crime rate in the said city (index and non-
index crime) from 2010-2012 was higher compared to the crime statistics in Region VI.
The shrillest increase in crime rate was recorded in 2013. These incidents are alarming to
the community.
Peacekeeping is the basic function of the PNP and police visibility is one of the
main thrusts of the peacekeeping activity. Without the police, it would be very difficult to
maintain peace and order. This is where the police must share the mantle of responsibility
for fighting crime with the members of the community. Owing to the role of BPAT in
peacekeeping and the varying challenges with peace and order that citizens may
encounter in their locality, it is paramount that a continuous effort to improve the delivery
of BPAT services must be implemented. Obtaining the perception of the members of the
Team (BPAT) has been created to provide better police services to the community and
catch-all anti-crime strategy that seeks to empower all stakeholders to share the
2021). The findings may provide the PNP baseline information whether the residents in
Victorias City are satisfied with the BPAT services. Furthermore, this study may give
insights to policy makers for the improvement of peace and order at the barangay level.
The study delimits only on the functions and responsibility of the BPAT as enunciated by
This research study aim for determine the Community satisfaction on barangay
City 2022-2023.
a. Age;
b. Sex; and
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c. Occupation;
terms of:
a. Patrol operation
b. Disaster Preparation
d. Relief operations
e. Preparation in Festival
action team performance in distant and nearby Barangay in Victorias City when grouped
Hypothesis
Conceptual Framework
Victorias City. Likewise it supports to determine the profile of the respondents and to
Profile
Age
Sex
Occupation
Level of Community
Satisfaction of Victorias
City in times of
duty/patrolling of
barangay peacekeeping
Peace-making Actions action team
Patrol Operation
Disaster preparation
Crisis management
Relief operation
Preparation for
Festivities
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performance in distant and nearby Barangay in Victorias City. May be significant to the
following:
The Researchers. This study will be a big help for us the researchers fostering
our critical thinking and analytical skills through exploring and knowing the community
Teenagers. This study will contribute a lot to teenagers for a reason that it seeks
to make them understand the essence of maintaining the peace and order, and for them to
know where to report the possible phenomena may happen. Also to protect themselves in
The Residents of the Barangay. Everyone in the community will benefit this
research study
The Barangay Officials. The result of the data gathered from the people will be a
big help for the officials of Barangay to determine if their peace making action team
Future Researchers. Make up the vast majority majority of pure users and as
such pure provides an unparalleled facility for them to organize, track and showcase their
Victorias City. The study considers the participant’s personal information such as their
age, gender and occupation. The researchers selected participants to study their level of
answer.
Definition of Terms.
Age
The length of time during which a being or thing has existed; length of life
Sex
birth based on the genitals you’re born with and the chromosomes you
(www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/gender-identity/sex-gender-identity)
Occupation
(www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/occupation)
Patrol operation
(www.lawinsider.com/dictionary/patrol-operations)
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(https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patrol)
Disaster Preparation
Disaster preparation refers to measures taken to prepare for and reduce the
do/disaster-and-crisis-management/disaster-preparedness)
Crisis management
The nature of the potential damage varies based on the nature of the crisis.
In most cases though, a crisis can affect health or safety, the organization's
(www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/crisis-management)
Relief operation
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(www.lawinsider.com/dictionary/relief-operation)
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