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“The Role of Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility among the Officials of Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu”

By:

Damuag, Joseph

Libetario, Dennis

Limatoc, Romeo Jr

Suello, Victoriano III

Yongao, Joe Frank

Vallecera, Virgil

March 6, 2006

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

WE, the researchers, would like to extend our deepest gratitude and our full-hearted thanks to the following people who guided and made it possible for us to put this research project into the realm of reality:

To our University of San Carlos Law graduate and University of Cebu Political Science instructor, Atty. Grace Isanor Giduquio-Larona, for her support, suggestions, and commitment in guiding us in the completion of this paper through her shared knowledge and expertise. Thanks to her, we would have not converged to places and people beyond the urban suburbs. As such, we would like to her to be the recipient of our undoubted respect and admiration.

To our enthusiastic College of Liberal Arts dean and University Administration Vice President, Dr. Erlinda P. Barcelo for allowing us to pursue this research outside of the university.

To all our respondents especially to the residents and officials of Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu for their time and comprehension shared during the composition of this research work.

To Dr. Virginia Palanca-Santiago of the Office of the Deputy Ombudsman-Visayas for her shared scope and ideology on public accountability and responsibility among government officials.

To the 3rd year Political Science students, especially to Mr. Jonil Matuguina and Mr. Ramoncito Sawit, for their shared expertise in research work.

To our families for their moral, social, spiritual, and financial support in the completion of this research work.

To the them who is more than worthy of our utmost acknowledgement, our dear Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Trinity, since they have enlightened, blessed, and vested us the qualities of a good researcher.

Furthermore, THANK YOU.

DEDICATION

The researchers would like to dedicate the attainment of this research paper to the victims of the February 17, 2006 landslide in Barangay Guinsaugon, St. Bernard, Southern Leyte, Philippines.

CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

I. RATIONALE

“Public office is a public trust. Public officers and employees must at all times be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and efficiency, act with patriotism and justice, and lead modest lives,” this is in accord to Section 1 of Article XI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution on Accountability of Public Officers.

Indeed, such succinct dictum does make a person look up on public officers since an extraordinary trust that requires extraordinary responsibility is vested by and from the people. Contrariwise, it does not imply that public officers must look down unto the people, instead they should look up to them as lords and masters, like in feudal societies, no matter how ill fated a person maybe. For it should be noted that in a democratic society, it is from the people’s consent that the etched authority and power exercised by the said officers is derived.

Since a high degree of trust is an obligation imposed with confidence and authority on public officers, there should also be a corresponding high degree of unequivocal dedication, integrity, and excellence among and from the said “servants and protectors”. Thus, public officers must commit all their resources for the benefit and satisfaction of the people.

It is but relative that the rising demands of the people for a better public service is parallel to the rising rate of development and advancement brought about by global competence. As a result, there is an expansion and broadening of the responsibilities of public officers. Governed by the values and ethics of public administration and individual morality, public responsibility is assumed by the said officers to provide an improved quality of life for all. Added to this perception, is the adoption of recognized codes of conduct, social reality, cultural norms, and ethical system for the formulation and implementation of public policies.

It is true that values and ethics influence and guide human behaviors in an institutional organization. They are relative to one another and never otherwise. Jose P. Leveriza explains in his book Public Administration: The Business of Government such concept. “Personal values are developed as the individual’s response to social realities, while ethics operates as he attempts to do his task within the social norms for a work group or society.”

It is then essential to the general welfare and necessary to the preservation of the government, that public affairs be properly administered via acceptable norms. Public office as being a public trust must be kept in the hearts among the said officers for it illuminates the sanctity of their tasks and position. If they fail to do so, no popular government can ever survive without the confidence and trust of the people, which is the root of it all.

In the exact words of once Supreme Court Chief Justice and Philippine president, Jose P. Laurel:

“Popular government is a magnificent three-storey building: the basic foundation is the people; the first storey is the Constitution which is the expression of their sovereignty; the second is the officialdom or a group of caretakers of the edifice; and in the third and highest storey is found the altar wherein is zealously kept and guarded the mystic fire which symbolizes the faith of the people.”

“Collapse of the foundation means destruction of the entire building; collapse of the first storey is necessarily the collapse of the second and third stories and the consequent reversion to the architectonic wisdom of the people; collapse of the second storey -officialdom- because of the misdeeds or disloyalty, is the demolition of the faith of the people; and without faith, no popular government can ever hope to live and survive.”

Since this research study is about the values and ethics of public responsibility, the group decided to conduct an interview to the Office of the Ombudsman. The group considered the office for it is much deemed appropriate and recommended to be a good source of answers and statements, especially that the research tackles on Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility. Not to mention, that the constitution has provided such under Sections 5-14 of Article XI.

The group also settled on to have Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu as the research subject. The said local government unit was preferred for it holds great significance to the security of Talisay City: it contains the sole city jail. Data gathering will be through one-on-one interviews of barangay officials. And to have commendable statistics, the group will distribute survey questionnaires to barangay officials and inhabitants to answer within an allotted time.

In addition, the group will browse on the Internet and read related books for further bases and reference.

Moreover, the group looks forward for good and feasible results after the completion of this research paper. Accordingly, the group may draw findings, conclusions, and recommendations that there is a need of values and ethics of public responsibility in our society; that there are more benefits when such are applied; and that it is practical for public officers to embrace apt manners in serving the public. For, it is incumbent to initiate things that will hasten public welfare.

II. OBJECTIVES

This research paper is meant to unveil and clarify queries relative to “Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility” as it is applied in far-flung local government units (i.e. upland Barangay units). It is but a fact that values and ethics, as well as public responsibility are broad concepts for public officers to reflect and ponder, especially officers in a 5th income class barangay unit. Thus, the researchers have set forth objectives to be able to define the scope and delimitation of this research study. In such a way, specific points of consideration will conjure from this research and may serve as a reference among public officials, teachers, students, and the likes.

Hereafter are the said objectives that will make up the groundwork of this study:

1. To prove the effectiveness or nominal practicalities of “Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility” among public officers in an upland barangay unit;

2. To determine the level of awareness and comprehension of public officers in an upland barangay unit on “Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility”;

3. To deepen the importance of “Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility” in the stability of organizational structure and in the formulation of public policies in an upland barangay unit; and

4. To explain how values and ethics are applied in connection to solving basic problems in an upland barangay unit.

III. THEORETICAL BACKGROUND

Hereafter are the gathered data from reference books and from the interview of the researchers with an officer from the Office of the Deputy Ombudsman. To wit;

On public responsibility

Public responsibility, as set forth by Dir. Virginia Palanca-Santiago, is simply that of being responsible to whom an official has derived his powers. That would include public transparency.

As such, the Dir. Santiago cannot but include the looming graft and corruption case here in the Philippines since so much money is lost and public trust is diminishing in value.

But what causes graft and corruption? According to her, poverty is one lame factor to note. It is actually the distorted values that Filipinos have that led to graft and corruption. Second to that, is the culture of less judgment on upright qualifications. Of which, what is judged more nowadays is on political backing and connection.

In the effort to put an end to the misdemeanor of public officers, the public should cooperate with the government, particularly with the Offie of the Ombudsman, in making its campaign against corruption in the bureaucracy a success. But anyhow, with the Philippines as the recent No. 2 in graft and corruption list in Asia and No. 11 in the world, corruption and public responsibility are a “two-way traffic.” She justified that indeed, nobody can be corrupt if there would be nobody who hands money.

Furthermore, the director revealed that the only way to attend a less corrupt political society is to have officials with moral decency and ascendancy. From which, a public servant can then be an example to the public.

“As such, respect should be dominant in a troubled society,” she said.

On Accountability of Public Officers

Section 1 of Article XI on the Accountability of Public Officers states the well-known dictum that “Public office is a public trust.” It also enunciates the principle of public accountability. It sets down in unequivocal terms, the mandate that all government officials and employees, whether they be the highest in the land or the lowest public servants, shall at all times be answerable and responsible for their misconduct to the people from whom the government derives its powers.

According to Hector de Leon in his Textbook on the Philippine Constitution that this constitutional high calling “refers directly to those who occupy elective positions in the government and who are subject to the judgment of the electorate expressed at periodic elections.” On the other hand, it also “applies indirectly to those holding appointive positions in the judiciary, and those who are subject to the supervision and control of the President or his deputies, or the legislature who are in turn accountable to the electorate.”

Aside from direct removal by the electorate and impeachment by Congress, public officials are held accountable to the people through administrative proceedings initiated under administrative superiors and through criminal prosecutions and civil actions in courts.

On Local Government

The new Constitution in Article XI supplies some of the ways in which the trust character of a public office may be maintained and upheld. The principle of accountability to the people is also in the Article on Local Government, more particularly on Section 3.

This section in the constitution mandates that Congress must enact a Local Government Code containing provisions, which provide for a more responsible and accountable local government structure instituted through a system of decentralization with effective mechanisms of recall, initiative, and referendum. It also allocates among the different units their powers, responsibilities and resources. Thus, it provides the qualifications, election, appointment and removal, term, salaries, powers, and functions and duties of local officials. As such, it provides for all other matters relating to the organization and operation of the local units.

On Values

Values are the deep-rooted motivations of behavior. Values tell what should be valued most and what should be considered important. They are the bases of choices, decisions, reactions, and behavior. As quoted by Jose P. Leveriza, it is the “beliefs of central importance to which approbation or a moral or sentimental worth is attached.” They can be factors that define development and facilitation of development, be it personal or social.

In lieu to this, values of public administration are actually the sum of the values of the people in a society it serves. It changes as rapidly as the people’s values, wherein it changes in reaction to societal development. However, when society is divisive, public administration finds it hard to establish values and relate them to the people’s needs.

As such, success in public administration lies not in being able to avoid the political mainstream but in serving as the bridge between the government and the people.

Social demands are not only changing but also self-contradictory. Social reality embraces the sum total of social demands. Thus, public administration should demand directly to the urgent needs caused by such changes or else no one will, except change. That is why, public administrators faced conflicting social demands may control society by influencing its standards of public morality which are inconsistent with those of the government, provided, they guided by the realities in public administration and the strategies of operational activities.

On the contrary, if it is the government, which needs a change in its standards of morality, then its form must be changed. A typical example of this manner would be revolutions that are made to change the governmental structure, like that of the world-acclaimed “bloodless revolution” EDSA 1, wherein Filipinos fought not only for the shifting of organizational structure but also for change of leadership and upliftment of human rights.

On Ethics

Jose P. Leveriza quoted ethics as that it embraces the whole activity of man. Ethics is a way of life and it is ‘society’s view of what constitutes appropriate behavior by its public official.’ It also sets the norms of conduct for public servants.”

Ethics determines the standard of integrity in public life and lay the bedrock of a healthy political environment in society.

Public policies are not perfect but ethical policies are effective policies. Thus, public officials consider ethical principle on many governmental issues. They prefer moving matters forward, although administrative logic often conflicts with political reality. Nevertheless, public officials are honorable, per se. They make the government deliver basic services to the people and insure the maintenance of human rights to preserve for themselves individual integrity. Therewith, they should not only excel in administrative capability, but also in ethical performance. A public official is torn between his need to belong to and by the necessity of justifying his action. Since good intentions are not enough, practice and enforcement is in needed.

Code of ethics for Public Officers and Employees

Public administration has no universal norms but each government or even in an organizational structure must have a code of ethical standards for its officers and employees that would act as a guiding light in carrying out his work, to be applied uniformly. To wit;

1. Respect and uphold the Constitution and laws of the Republic of the Philippines.

2. Observe the highest standard of morality, integrity, honesty, loyalty, and devotion to the public weal.

3. Perform his task thoroughly, faithfully, and efficiently.

4. Be physically fit for public service and live within his income.

5. Expose corrupt practices in the public service without fear or favor.

6. Serve the public courteously, justly, and impartially regardless of kinship, friendship, social standing, religious or political differences.

7. Discharge duties promptly without thought of gifts, benefits or any remuneration, which may influence the proper performance of official functions.

8. Engage in no business with the Government or with any private party, either directly or indirectly, which will be consistent with his position as a public servant.

9. Divulge no confidential information coming to him by the nature of his office or duties.

10. Uphold, respect, and observe these principles, ever conscious that public office is a public trust, which he should neither violate, nor should he allow suspicion to raise that such trust has been abused or betrayed.


VI. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study tends to seek some answers on Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility as it is applied in Barangay Magahaway, Talisay City, Cebu. The main problems, which served as the over-all groundwork of this research paper, have already been stipulated in the objectives of this research. As such, the following sub-problems were derived thereunto:

1. What is the personal/individual profile of the respondents, be it barangay residents or officials? Consider the following:


a. Age

b. Gender

c. Civil Status

d. Educational Attainment

e. *Monthly Income

f. *Years in Service

g. *Barangay Hall Duty Hours


*These only apply for the questionnaires of barangay officials.

2. Are barangay residents and officials aware of the following concepts?

  1. Public office as a public trust
  2. Public responsibility
  3. Importance of Values and Ethics

3. Hereafter are additional questions:

a. What are the basic problems in the barangay?

b. Do barangay officials respond immediately?

c. If so, how long would it be resolved and in what manner?

d. Do barangay officials conduct seminars/forums/special activities?

e. If so, how often and what is the usual topic or agenda?

VII. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This research is significant and is important to the following personas:

Liberal Arts Teachers

Through this study, the Liberal Arts teachers particularly in the Political Science department, would know how the concepts of values, ethics, public responsibility and accountability are realized by public officers and employees especially those on upland rural areas in Cebu.

Students

Through this study, students particularly those in University of Cebu, would appreciate how data in reference books are conceptualized.

Barangay Officials and Residents

Through this study, barangay officials and residents particularly those in Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu, would realize the pros and cons, the strengths and weaknesses in their barangay unit. From which, proper action would be derived thereunto for the development if not lessening of such.

City Officials

Through this research, city officials particularly in Talisay City, would know what Barangay Maghaway is in need of and how extensive the approach would be.

Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas

Through this research, the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas would take action on the clamor of residents unto their officials in relation to public responsibility and accountability of office.

VIII. DEFINITION OF TERMS

In order to have a clear comprehension unto the study, important terms are to be defined, and that, it should be noted:

Values

This refers to the “beliefs of central importance to which approbation or a moral or sentimental worth is attached.” It is also the sum of the values of the people in a society it serves.

Ethics

This refers to the “society’s view of what constitutes appropriate behavior by its public official.’ It is a set of norms of conduct for public servants. It determines the standard of integrity in public life and lay the bedrock of a healthy political environment in society.

Public Responsibility

This refers to the liability of public officers and employees, whether they be the highest in the land or the lowest public servants, to fulfill one’s obligation and important duty that is to uphold public welfare; and to choose oneself between right and wrong.

Public Accountability

This refers to the unequivocal term that government officials and employees, whether they be the highest in the land or the lowest public servants, should be answerable and responsible for their misconduct to the people from whom the government derives its powers.

IX. SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

The researchers administered two questionnaires in order to know the different viewpoints of values and ethics of public responsibility among officials of upland barangay areas.

The first set of questionnaire was a survey type conducted at Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu with 20 residents as research respondents.

The second set of questionnaire was still conducted at Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu now with barangay officials as respondents. The questionnaire is made up of 7 questions on Respondents’ Profile and 6 on Values and Ethics concept; and 7 additional questions/statements with regards to the barangay situation. However, only two barangay officials answered the questionnaire. Thus, the researchers have decided to have a one-on-one interview with officials other than those who answered the second set of questionnaire. At least, the researchers were able to have an interview with four other officials, one educator, and one jail guard.

Aside from having interviews and surveys at Barangay Maghaway, the researchers also have an interview with Dir. Virginia Palanca-Santiago.

Above all, this research scopes and limits itself within the bounds of the following four general concepts:

1. Values

2. Ethics

3. Public Responsibility

4. Public Accountability

Beyond such, would only be the research subject that is Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu.

Chapter 2

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND PROCEDURE

I. RESEARCH METHOD

This research paper is a Normative and Descriptive type of research. This is so, since the researchers would like to describe the nature of local government units with respect to values and ethics of public responsibility and accountability. The researchers would like to explore the causes of certain phenomena or basic problems of an LGU and will try to recommend solutions thereto.

II. RESEARCH SUBJECT/ENVIRONMENT

The researchers settled on to have Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu as the main research subject and environment. The said local government unit was preferred for it holds great significance to the security and waste management of Talisay City that is, the sole city jail and dumpsite, respectively.

Since this research study is about values and ethics of public responsibility, the researchers referred some insights from the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas. The group considered the office for it is deemed appropriate and recommended to be a good source of answers and statements, especially that the research tackles on Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility. Not to mention, that the constitution has provided such under Sections 5-14 of Article XI.

III. DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUE

Data gathering is through one-on-one interviews with barangay officials and with an officer from the Ombudsman-Visayas.

To have commendable statistics, the group distributed two kinds of survey questionnaires, one for the barangay officials, and another for the residents.

Furthermore, the group browsed on the Internet and read related books and materials for further bases and reference.

IV. STATISTICAL METHOD

The researchers used simple average and percentage statistical treatment in the presentation, analysis, and interpretation of gathered data made from the survey questionnaires. To wit;

% =f / N x 100 Where:

% -Percentage

f –Frequency

N –Total number of Respondents

V. RESEARCH TIME FRAME

The Table 1 depicts the different schedules and arrangements made by the researchers, which managed and guided the activities towards the completion of this research work. Table 1 is consists of months, days, as well as, certain research parts/sections and its condition in a given period.

CHAPTER 3

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION

OF DATA

This chapter contains the presentation, analysis, interpretation of data obtained during the data gathering stage of the study. It has four sections: the first section hosts of the information gathered from the Internet through Talisay City’s official website. The second section, on the gathered data through interviews conducted to Barangay officials and/or employees. Third, is on the survey results from that of Barangay officials. However, it was because of the officials’ availability that the researchers have only surveyed two of them. Lastly, is from the survey intended for Barangay residents.

I. PRESENTATION OF DATA GATHERED FROM THE INTERNET

This section contains statistical tables and data outputs gathered from Talisay City’s official website, http://www.talisaycitycebu.gov.ph. It shows the demography of Talisay City and the general profile of Barangay Maghaway such as the following:

1. History

2. Demography

3. Total income and Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA)

4. Population

5. Schools

6. Existing Barangay roads

7. Means of livelihood

8. Health

9. Available Barangay hall facilities

10. Existing bodies mandated by Republic Act 7160

11. Existing Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and Private Organizations (POs)

12. Tourist Attraction

Demography of Talisay City, Cebu

The City of Talisay registered a total population of 148,110 in 2000 recorded in a National Statistics Office Census of Publication book with an average population growth of 4.25 percent.

However, a special census conducted by NSO sometime in May 2000, specifically for the application of the then Municipality of Talisay for city hood yielded a population of 150,238 based on the number of residents working & studying in schools in other component cities, and residential subdivisions of the city. For the purpose of planning and drafting the CLUP 2001-2010, however, and considering the availability of socio-economic data, the NSO Population 2000 was used as basis.

There were 28,751 households in 2000 and the population density was recorded at 36.23 persons/hectare. It is projected that the city's total population will reach 224,587 by 2010. Based on the 1995 census figures, the dependency ratio of the City of Talisay was at 66 percent. Cebuano is the predominant dialect (96%) of the inhabitants of the city.

Figure 4

Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu

Barangay Maghaway is bounded by Barangay Tapul and Jaclupan on the North, Barangay Lagtang on the East, Barangays Linao, Lawaan I and Lawaan III on the South, and Municipality of Minglanilla on the West. It has a land area of 244 hectares with six (6) sitios, namely: Upper Maghaway, Lower Maghaway, Sitio Proper, Kadikyam and Urban Poor. The Barangay belongs to the 5th income class of the City of Talisay.

History

Local folks believed that before the Spanish Era, the most common enemy of the Sri Vijayan settlers was the Moro pirates. They were ruthless men who took anything of value including women and children. At the first sight of the Moro vintas, inhabitants would flee to the mountains of Talisay, the last line of defense of the able-bodied men. This was where their elders would call “Anhi ta Makig-away ug Mag-away”. With the passage of time, it was called “Maghaway”.

Demography

Table 2
Historical Growth of Population


Census
Year

Population

Increase
Decrease %

Average
Growth Rate

1

1990

1,658

-

-

2

1995

2,191

32.15

6.43

3

2000

3,176

44.96

9.0

4

*2002

3,452

8.70

4.35

Source : Census of Population and Housing, NSO
*Local Survey by the Barangay

Table 3

Total Population, Household Population, and Household Size: 2000


Total Population

Household Population

No. of Household

Household Size

Percent Share Total






Pop

HH Pop

Talisay City

148,110

144,196

28,751

5.02

100

100

Maghaway

3,176

3,164

622

5.09

2.14

2.19

Source : Census of Population and Housing, NSO, City of Talisay CLUP Plan, 2001-2010

Table 4

Household Population by Sex: 2000


Total Household Population


Both Sexes

0%

0Male

0 %

Female

%

Talisay City

144,196

100

66,684

46.37

77,332

53.63

Maghaway

3,164

2.19

1,645

52

1,519

48

Source : NSO( thru INTERNET)

Table 5

Number of Registered Voters

Registered Voter’s

Number Who Actually Voted

Year

Total No. of Precincts

Male

Female

Total

Male

Female

Total

*2001

6

529

530

1,059

466

467

933

**2002

7

589

603

1,192

525

540

1,065

Note: *as of May 10, 2001 ** as of July 15, 2002
Source : City of Talisay District COMELEC OFFICE

Total Income and Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA)

Table 6

Total Income and Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA)


2001

2002

2003

Total Income

1,122,868.63

1,174,848.59

1,176,329.11

IRA

848,976.00

848,976.00

894,288.00

Source : City Accounting Office (CAO), Budget Office

School

Table 7

Public School

School

Type(Pre-School, Elem, HS, College) s

No. Of ClassRoom

NO. OF Teachers

No. Of Students

Maghaway Day Care

Pre-School

1

1

42

Maghaway Elem School

Elementary

10

11

522

Table 8

Private School

School

Type(Pre-School, Elem, HS, College)

No. of ClassRoom

No. of Teachers

No. of Students

None

-

-

-

-

Existing Commercial Establishments

Table 9

Existing Commercial Establishments

Name Of Establishment

Type

Products / Services

None

-

-

Existing Barangay Roads

Table 10

Public Road

Name (if any)

No. Of Kilometers

Type(Asphalt/ rough /concrete)

Status
(OK, not OK)

Maghaway-Linao Road

2.25 km

Concrete

OK

Maghaway-Tapul Road

3.50 km

Rough

Not Ok

Table 11

Private Road

Name (if any)

No. Of Kilometers

Type(Asphalt/ rough /concrete)

Status
(OK, not OK)

Villa Raya

10 m

Concrete

Ok

Camella Homes

150 m

Concrete

Ok

Hacienda Milan

2.4 km

Concrete

Ok

Acienda Venezia

1.8 km

Concrete

Ok

Acienda Florentina

1.5 km

Concrete

Ok

Sta. Maria Heights

0.62 km

Concrete

Ok

Means of Livelihood

Table 12

Means of Livelihood

Means of Livelihood

% of Population Engaged

Fishing

0%

Business

10%

Farming

30%

Employment

40%

Unemployment

20%

Health

Table 13

Health

No. of Health Center

:

1

Location

:

Lower Maghaway

No. of Barangay Health Workers

:

13

Equipment /Facilities



Available No. of Bed

:

-

Fixtures: First-aid Kit

:

1

Refrigerator

:

-

Nebulizer

:

-

Available Barangay Hall Facilities

Table 14

Available Barangay Hall Facilities

Location

Area (sq. m.)

Facilities

Ground floor of Brgy. Hall

25.66 sq.m

Day care center

Ground floor of Brgy. Hall

2.50 sq.m

Comfort room

Second floor of Brgy. Hall

24.07 sq.m.

Barangay Chairman’s office & Session hall

Existing Bodies Mandated by RA 7160

Table 15

Existing Bodies Mandated by RA 7160

BDC

:

Barangay Development Council

BPOC

:

Barangay Peace and Order Council

BCPC

:

Barangay Council for the Protection of Children

BDCC

:

Barangay Disaster Coordinating Council

BADAC

:

Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council

GMAC

:

Gabay sa Mamamayan Action Center

Existing NGOs and PO’s

Table 16

Existing NGOs and PO’s

HIKASAMTA – Hinugpong Kababayen-an sa Maghaway Talisay City

Maghaway Water and Sanitation Service Cooperative

Tourist Attraction

Table 17

Tourist Attraction

Tourism Area/Spot

Location

Tourist Attraction

None

None

None

Note: All data are obtained from the barangay itself unless otherwise indicated. Columns left “blank” have no available data.

II. PRESENTATION OF DATA GATHERED FROM INTERVIEWS

This section dwells of the data gathered from the interviews made by the researchers to Barangay officials and employees. This is made up of various topics and indicators discussed with respect to what the interviewees has shred like the Barangay’s transportation, livelihood, health/sanitation, water system, peace and order, budget and housing-program-related issues.

Health and Sanitation

It was in December 2005 that the Talisay City government transferred the landfill area to Brgy Tapul, making it a problem for Brgy Maghaway residents since the landfill site is adjacent to Brgy Maghaway. The foul smell of garbage tends to exhaust residents as 10 garbage trucks drive through their streets everyday.

It is on this light that Maghaway officials requested from the City government to transfer, if not make other access roads for the garbage trucks. However, the city government has not made any actions yet. As of now, the problem drove barangay officials and residents to coordinate with each other by way of public hearings. Resolutions were made requesting from the city government to put specialized chemicals unto the garbage to at least lessen the garbage odor.

Water Supply

Since Brgy Maghaway is an upland LGU, water has always been a problem. There are two communal faucets in the Barangay, Unfortunately, one communal faucet located in the Barangay hall is damaged and is out of order. That is why, officials passed a resolution requesting from the city government to repair the said damage and to provide budget for a water expansion system.

As with the damaged communal faucet, officials were able to request from the city government new pipelines and a budget of P20,000 from public bidding.

Bidding for the water expansion system is ongoing and is able to gather financial support of P50,000 to P100,000 from the local and provincial government. However, with such budget at hand, the development of the water system is still up at 20% in the process.

Transportation

Barangay. Maghaway has two public roads the Maghaway-Linao Road and the Maghaway-Tapul Road. They stretch at 2.25 km. and 3.50 km, respectively. Of the two roads, the Maghaway-Linao Road is concrete, leaving the other as otherwise. That is why, Barangay officials cannot but accept the usual clamor of the residents to work on the rough road, because of the delayed response of the city and national government to their request.

Nevertheless, not only that the residents are having problems with that of the rough and dusty Maghaway-Tapul road but also on the means of transportation. As of now, ‘habal-habal’ is the only mode to transport people. It has a fare that range from P8-P15 per trip. However, residents are conscious of the danger that is at risk in riding on it. Consequently, residents aired to their Barangay authorities the need to have another mean to transport, like jeepneys.

Peace and Order

The City of Talisay Rehabilitation and Detention Center, dubbed as 2005 Best Jail of the Year in Region VII, is located in Barangay Maghaway. The jail confines 245 inmates charged with cases of shoplifting and high-profiled cases like rape, murder, drug pushing and possession. It boasts of a tight security with 4 gates with only 25 personnel. In an interview with one jail guard, who requested anonymity, he promised that once criminals are imprisoned in the said jail, “there is no escape” since many instances of planned escapes were unsuccessful.

Furthermore, even with the presence of the city jail in its jurisdiction, the Barangay still has problems on drug abuse and chicken stealing. Having 20 barangay tanods, the Barangay reveals that one reason why crimes especially drug abuse still looms is the consideration of communal relationship.

Livelihood

There are 40% of the Barangay population involved in employment. However, for those who are not, women tend to engage in cottage industry and men in livestock, in habal-habal driving and in construction. Women who are engage in cottage industry tend to deliver their products to MEPZ of Mactan Export Processing Zone to earn a living.

Furthermore, there are still a great number of the residents that are unemployed.

Education

The Barangay has two day-care centers as well as a complete elementary and secondary school. The day-care centers are located in the Barangay hall and in the Camella Homes. Its secondary school is located near Barangay hall.

Private companies like the Aboitiz Group Foundation, Inc. (AGFI) donate most of the school facilities and equipments. Though with such facility and equipment constraints, it boasts of its inter-school achievements and programs.

However, fraternity recruitments has been the looming problem faced in the barangay’s education system.

Budget

As of now, the Barangay has an Internal Revenue Allotment of about P1.2 million. As of 2003, it gained a total income of P1,176,329.11, which is P282, 041.11 increase from its IRA of P894,288.00. The barangay gains this increase from income and business clearances and from sanitary and house permits. The Barangay concentrates its budget on projects in sanitation, and water expansion.

III. PRESENTATION OF DATA GATHERED FROM BARANGAY OFFICIALS

This section hosts of the varied opinions and perceptions of 2 Barangay officials who were able to respond to our request. They are Barangay councilors Rosalio Echavez, Chairman on the Committee on Budget and Finance, and Ma. Corazon Najarro, Chairman on the Committee on Environmental Protection and Development.

Moreover, this sub-section includes the respondents’ profile, their perception on values and ethics of public responsibility as well as on other related questions and/or statements on the Barangay’s basic problems.

1. Respondents’ Profile

This sub-section dwells the respondents’ profile, which includes the age, gender, civil status, educational attainment, monthly income, years in service and duty hours. These are needed in order to determine if there is a difference of awareness and perception among officials on various Barangay concerns basing from their personal profile.

1.a Age Profile of Respondents. Hon. Echavez belongs to the age bracket of 41 years old and up while Hon. Najarro is from 36-40 years old.

1.b Gender of Respondents. Hon. Echavez is from the male gander. Hon. Najarro is a female.

1.c Civil Status of Respondents. Hon. Echavez is already a widower and Hon. Najarro is single.

1.d Educational Attainment of Respondents. Due to financial incapacity, both of them only ended at the high school level.

1.e Monthly Income of Respondents. Hon. Echavez receives P4,300 a month while Hon. Najarro only receives P4,200.

1.f Years in Service of Respondents. Hon. Echavez has already served the public for 9 years while Hon. Najarro is in the service year bracket of 3-4 years.

1.g Duty Hours in the Barangay Hall. Both of them work in the Barangay hall for 8 hours a day.

2. Concept on Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility

Like that of our resident-respondents, the researchers prepared a set of questions to the Barangay officials pertinent to the concepts of values and ethics of public responsibility. And Table 18 proves the importance, awareness and comprehension among the two Barangay councilors in Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu.

Table 18

Concept on Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility

Questions

Yes

No

Undecided

f

%

f

%

F

%

Do you agree that public office is a public trust?

1

50%

0

0%

1

50%

Are you aware of what is public responsibility?

0

0%

0

0%

2

100%

Are you aware of the Code of Ethics of Public Officers and Employees?

1

50%

0

0%

1

50%

Are values and ethics important in governing the barangay?

1

50%

0

0%

1

50%

Are values and ethics necessary in policy-making?

1

50%

0

0%

1

50%

Do your apply the essence of values and ethics and public responsibility in administering the Barangay?

2

100%

0

0%

0

0%

3. Other Related Questions/Statements

This last section looks forward to prove the effectiveness or nominal practicalities of “Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility” among public officers in an upland barangay unit. It also confirms to deepen the importance of “Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility” in the stability of organizational structure and in the formulation of public policies. In addition, this section will show the basic problems faced by the Barangay and will explain how values and ethics are applied in connection to solving such basic problems.

3.a Basic Problems in the Barangay (What are the basic problems in your Barangay?). Table 19 portrays the basic problems in the Barangay, as the officers consider it. As such, Sanitation/Cleanliness is the main concern, which is at 100%. Transportation, Health/Medical Services, Peace and Order as well as Financial Status follow it.

Table 19

Basic Problems in the Barangay

What are the basic problems in your Barangay?

Rank

Frequency (f)

Percentage (%)

Sanitation/Cleanliness

1

2

100%

Transportation

2

1

50%

Health/Medical Service

2

1

50%

Peace and Order

2

1

50%

Financial Status

2

1

50%

Water Supply

3

0

0%

Livelihood

3

0

0%

Family Relations

3

0

0%

Pollution

3

0

0%

3.b Responses to Basic Problems (Do you respond immediately to these basic problems?). Both of them answered yes.

3.c Duration of Responses to Basic Problems (How long can these basic problems be solved?). They said that in addressing those problems, officials have to bid in order to conceptualize the cause. However, the problem is, it takes too long like a month or two.

3.d Medium of Response. (How do you respond to these basic problems?) Through a request addressed to the city government of Talisay.

3.e Conveyance of Open Forums/Consensus to Residents. (Do you conduct an open forum/consensus to the residents in solving these basic problems?). Both of them said yes.

3.f Frequency of Seminars and Special Activities in a Month (How often do you conduct seminars and special activities in a month?). Our respondents said that they hold two seminars and/or special activities in a month.

3.g Usual Topics of Seminars and Special Activities (What are the usual topics on these seminars and special activities?). Livelihood, sports, industrial and agricultural is the usual topics of their seminars and special activities.

IV. PRESENTATION OF DATA GATHERED FROM BARANGAY RESIDENTS

This section hosts of the varied opinions and perceptions of 20 resident-respondents of Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu. It includes the respondents’ profile, their perception on values and ethics as well as on other related questions and/or statements.

1. Respondents’ Profile

This sub-section dwells the respondents’ profile, which includes the age, gender, civil status and educational attainment. These are needed, in order to determine if there is a difference of awareness and perception among residents on various Barangay concerns basing from their personal profile.

1.a Age Profile of Respondents. Table 20 exhibits that most of the respondents belong to the age bracket of 26-30, which is 6 out of 20 or 30% of the research-respondent population. It is followed by two ties between 15-25 yrs old and 36-40 yrs old, and between 41 years old and above keeping it up at 20% and 15%, respectively. This means to say that most of our Barangay resident-respondents are 26-30 years old while the least is that of the 31-35 and 41 and up age bracket.

Table 20

Age Profile of Respondents

Age Bracket

Frequency (f)

Percentage (%)

15-25 years old

4

20%

26-30 years old

6

30%

31-35 years old

3

15%

36-40 years old

4

20%

41 years old and up

3

15%

Total

20

100%

1.b Gender Profile of Respondents. Table 21 depicts that 14 or 70% of the respondents are female while 6 or 30% are of the male gender. Thus, most of our respondents are female that of the males.

Table 21

Gender Profile of Respondents

Gender

Frequency (f)

Percentage (%)

Male

6

30%

Female

14

70%

Total

20

100%

1.c Civil Status Profile of Respondents. Table 22 manifest the civil status of the respondents. As such, 15 or 75% are married; 4 or 20% are single; I or 5% is a widow and; none of the them are separated. Thus, mostly of the respondents are married and none are not separated.

Table 22

Civil Status Profile of Respondents

Civil Status

Frequency (f)

Percentage (%)

Single

4

20%

Married

15

75%

Separated

0

0%

Widow

1

5%

Others, specify

0

0%

Total

20

100%

1.d Educational Attainment Profile of Respondents. Table 23 shows that 10 or 50% of the respondents are elementary graduate; 9 or 45% are high school graduate and the least is a college graduate.

Table 23

Educational Attainment Profile of Respondents

Educational Attainment

Frequency (f)

Percentage (%)

Elementary

10

50%

High School

9

45%

College

1

5%

Total

20

100%

2. Concepts on Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility

After knowing the respondents’ profile, the researchers prepared a set of questions to the Barangay residents pertinent to the concepts of values and ethics. Table 24 proves the importance, awareness and comprehension on “Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility” among the residents in Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu, which is an upland area in Talisay City.

The respondents answered four (4) simple questions by putting checkmarks on blanks provided for. They were to choose Yes, No, or Undecided to answer the questions. The table shows the frequency (f) and percentage (%) of their answers. Furthermore, it also provides a percentage-based quantitative description on the pertinent concepts and/or queries.

Table 24

Concepts on Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility

Questions

Yes

No

Undecided

Quantitative Description

f

%

f

%

F

%


Do you agree that public office is a public trust?

18

90%

1

5%

1

5%

Yes

Are you aware of what is public responsibility?

19

95%

1

5%

0

0%

Yes

Are values and ethics important in governing the barangay?

20

100%

0

0%

0

0%

Yes

Are values and ethics necessary in policy-making?

19

95%

1

5%

0

0%

Yes

3. Other Related Questions/Statements

This third and last section of the survey questionnaire answered by resident-respondents of Barangay Maghaway, looks forward to prove the effectiveness or nominal practicalities of “Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility” among public officers in an upland barangay unit. It also confirms to deepen the importance of “Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility” in the stability of organizational structure and in the formulation of public policies in an upland barangay unit. In addition, this section will show the basic problems faced by the residents and will explain how values and ethics are applied in connection to solving such basic problems.

3.a Basic Problems in the Barangay (What are the basic problems in your Barangay?). Table 25 portrays the basic problems faced by the residents in the Barangay. As such, Water Supply is their main concern, which is at 55%, followed by Transportation at 45%. Two ties between Sanitation/Cleanliness and Financial Status as well as Livelihood and Pollution at 20% and 15%, respectively tag it along.

Table 25

Basic Problems in the Barangay

What are the basic problems in your Barangay?

Rank

Frequency (f)

Percentage (%)

Water Supply

1

11

55%

Transportation

2

9

45%

Financial Status

3

4

20%

Sanitation/Cleanliness

3

4

20%

Pollution

4

3

15%

Livelihood

4

3

15%

Family Relations

5

0

0%

Peace and Order

5

0

0%

Health/Medical Service

5

0

0%

3.b Responses to Basic Problems (Do Barangay officials respond immediately to these basic problems?). Table 26 shows that 18 or 90% of our respondents agreed that Barangay officials do respond immediately to the units’ basic problems. Meanwhile, 1 or 5% of them disagreed and undecided to such.

Table 26

Responses to Basic Problems

Do Barangay officials respond immediately to these basic problems?

Frequency (f)

Percentage (%)

Yes

18

90%

No

1

5%

Undecided

1

5%

Total

20

100%

3.c Duration of Responses to Basic Problems (How long can these basic problems be solved?). This question reveals the perception of the respondents on how long by Barangay authorities address problems. As such, it shows that officials do respond and solve the problems within a month’s time.

3.d Conveyance of Open Forums/Consensus to Residents. (Do they conduct an open forum/consensus to the residents in solving these basic problems?). Table 27 shows that 18 or 90% of the respondents agreed that officials conduct forums/consensus to them in solving basic problems. It also shows that 1 or 5% of them disagreed and is undecided thereto.

Table 27

Conveyance of Open Forums/Consensus to Residents

Do they conduct an open forum/consensus to the residents in solving these basic problems?

Frequency (f)

Percentage (%)

Yes

18

90%

No

1

5%

Undecided

1

5%

Total

20

100%

3.e Forums on Barangay Developments/Matters (Do they conduct forums that inform you of Barangay developments/matters?). Table 28 depicts that 17 or 85% agrees that Barangay authorities conduct forums on Barangay developments and/or matters. It is followed by 2 or 10% who disagree and 1or 5% who are undecided.

Table 28

Forums on Barangay Developments/Matters

Do they conduct forums that inform you of Barangay developments/matters?

Frequency (f)

Percentage (%)

Yes

17

85%

No

2

10

Undecided

1

5%

Total

20

100%

3.f Seminar and Special Activities (Do Barangay officials conduct seminars and special activities?). Table 29 shows that 18 or 90% of our respondents agrees that barangay officials conduct seminars and special activities, while 2 or 10% of them disagrees.

Table 29

Seminar and Special Activities

Do Barangay officials conduct seminars and special activities?

Frequency (f)

Percentage (%)

Yes

18

90%

No

2

10

Undecided

0

0%

Total

20

100%

3.g Frequency of Seminars and Special Activities in a Month (How often do they conduct seminars and special activities in a month?). Our respondents says that there are 2-3 seminars and special activities that are held in a month.

3.h Usual Topics of Seminars and Special Activities (What are the usual topics on these seminars and special activities?). Table 30 shows that 16 or 80 5 of our respondents says that livelihood seminars are the usual topics held while sports seminars are the least at 4 or 20%.

Table 30

Usual Topics of Seminars and Special Activities

What are the usual topics on these seminars and special activities?

Rank

Frequency (f)

Percentage (%)

Livelihood

1

16

80%

Agricultural

2

5

25%

Industrial

3

4

20%

Sports

4

2

10%

Others, Specify

5

0

0%

3.i Seminars Attended in a Year (How many seminars and special activities have you attended in a year?). In a year, our respondents have only attended 1-4 seminars.

CHAPTER 4

FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

This chapter dwells the findings, conclusions and recommendations after thorough analysis interpretation and presentation of data from previous chapters of this long dialectic essay.

I. FINDINGS

It was the aim of this research to present a balanced and commendable statistics by taking into account not only the viewpoints of officials in Barangay Maghaway but also the residents, as well. In this manner, identical or unusual perspectives would be considered. As the researchers were able to gather all necessary information and understand its trends, the researchers then come up with the following comparative findings:

1. About 90% of our resident-respondents agree that public office is a public trust while our official-respondents, on one hand, are doubtful with split answers of 50% Yes and 50% Undecided.

2. Ninety-five percent (95%) of our resident-respondents are aware of what is public responsibility. Unfortunately, our official-respondents gave a concrete 100% Undecided answer to that matter.

3. All our resident-respondents believed that values and ethics are important in governing the Barangay; however, only a half of our official-respondents concurred.

4. Most of our resident-respondents (95%) agree that values and ethics are necessary in policymaking while Barangay officials gave 50:50 answers.

5. Residents look into Water Supply as a very basic problem in the Barangay, while Barangay officials consider Sanitation/Cleanliness as the number one problem. As coincided by both residents and officials, Transportation followed the roll.

6. Majority of our residents agree that these basic problems are addressed immediately. Of which, it takes a month or two to resolve.

7. Most of our respondents agree that Barangay authorities conduct seminars and/or special activities. Such activities are conducted 2 to 3 times a month, which makes it 24-36 times a year. However, residents have only attended only 3 to 4 seminars and/or special activities in a year.

II. CONCLUSION

After a long, systematic, and detailed deliberation of the topic at hand, the researchers have come up with the following conclusions that would answer, if not shed light on the objectives of this research study:

1. Values and ethics of public responsibility are practiced among public officers in Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu –an upland LGU. However, the effectiveness of such concept is lame, trivial, and inconsequential since public officers in the unit tend to break free from providing overall public welfare to maintaining kinship relations and favors. Consequently, some basic problems are left unresolved, if not delayed, especially in a case when a kin is involved or when a kin is favored.

2. Not only that there is a dwindling level of English literacy and comprehension, but also an unfortunate level of awareness and perception of deemed knowledge on values and ethics of public responsibility. The researchers are aware that the Constitution does not enforce education or literacy as a qualification for politics and that such trend is true in upland rural areas. Yet, the mere fact that they are in politics, they should be aware and informed of these very basic concepts in public administration even if it is used in a different language.

3. Public officers in the unit have somehow applied old traditional politics by allowing kinship favors, if not personal interest to influence and affect the stability of organizational structure and formulation of public policies. As such, public welfare kept aside. But, that should not be the case since concepts such as values, ethics, public responsibility and accountability serve as guiding lights in the world of public administration and should not be taken for granted.

4. Barangay officials in the unit apply values and ethics in solving basic problems unconsciously. With the aforementioned level of awareness and comprehension as well as the use of traditional politics in the unit, it is but obvious that somehow the role of values and ethics of public responsibility is there. Yet, in the process, they are unaware of such.

5. Basic problems, conveyance of seminars, and Barangay background do measure and tell what role values and ethics of public responsibility plays and how it works in the unit.

III. RECOMMENDATIONS

From the findings and conclusions that illuminated from this study, the researchers have come up with the following recommendations in order to reinforce the role of Values and Ethics of Public Responsibility in Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu:

1. In order to solve the looming problems in the unit, officials in Barangay Maghaway should not only limit asking assistance from the City government of Talisay but from the Provincial government, as well. So that, immediate reinforcement would come, particularly in the LGU’s infrastructure concerns on water supply, transportation, and garbage disposal.

2. Barangay officials should improve and evaluate their programs properly, so that residents’ participation would increase. The officials should also note of productive programs to diminish the level of unemployment and misconduct.

3. Barangay officials should enforce and implement policies properly without any personal considerations in order to provide the real public welfare and, in the long run, to responsible officials.

4. With regards to the poor level of awareness and comprehension among the officials on values and ethics of public responsibility, the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas should conduct an information drive in Barangay Maghaway as well as other upland rural LGUs .

CHAPTER 5

REFERENCES, GLOSSARY OF TERMS, AND PHOTO GALLERY

REFERENCES

Books

De Leon, Hector S. Textbook on the Philippine Constitution. 2005 Edition.

Quezon City: Rex Book Store, Inc., 2005

Leveriza, Jose P. Public Administration: The Business of Government.

Second Edition. Mandaluyong City: National Bookstore, 1990

Periodical

Maghaway National High School. The Voices. Volume Number 1, S.Y.

2004-2005. Talisay City: Brgy. Maghaway, 2004

Unpublished Materials

Social Science Department, University of Cebu. Society and Culture with

Family Planning. Unpublished Book

Rufo Doloriel Escabarte. General Psychology. With Topics on Alcoholism,

Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS Prevention Education. University

of Cebu

Other Material

Chavez, Lordier, Mangapis, Salas, and Vallecera. Text Messaging and Its

Effect to the Filipino Lifestyle. A Thesis Presented to Mr .Florencio

Nonay Jr. of the Physics Department, University of Cebu High School, 2005

Internet

http://www.talisaycitycebu.gov.ph/. The Official Website of the City of

Talisay

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

SUCCINCT. Adj.

Brief and to the point: showing or expressed with brevity

and clarity, with no wasted words

Enclosed or restricted: confined tightly by something such

as a belt or girdle

DICTUM. N.

Pronouncement: an authoritative saying, statement, or

pronouncement (formal)

UNEQUIVOCAL. Adj.

Unambiguous: allowing for no doubt or misinterpretation

ZEALOUSLY. Adj.

Full of zeal: actively and unreservedly enthusiastic

ARCHITECTONIC. Adj.

Architecture or architectural qualities: relating to

architecture or the qualities, for example, design and

structure, that architecture requires

Classification of knowledge: relating to the classification

of knowledge used in metaphysics

FEASIBLE. Adj.

Possible: capable of being accomplished or put into effect

Plausible: reasonable enough to be believed or accepted

COMMENDABLE. Adj.

Praiseworthy: worthy of praise


APPENDICES

I. PERMISSION LETTERS

I. A

I. B

I. C

II. SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRES

II. A University of Cebu

Cebu City

College of Liberal Arts

Political Science Program

“Role of Values and Ethics Among the Officials of Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu

Name: ________________________________Signature: _____________

Position: ___________________________________________________

General Instruction: Check your desired answer on the space provided.

I. Respondents’ Profile

Age

___15-25 years old ___26-30 years old

___31-35 years old ___36-40 years old

___41 years old and up

Gender

___Male ___Female

Civil Status

___Single ___Married

___Separated ___Widow

___Others, please specify___________

Educational Attainment

___Elementary ___High School

___College

Monthly Income

___P500-P1000 ___ P2000-P2500

___P1000-1500 ___ Others, please specify

___ P1500-P2000

Years in Service

___1-2 years ___5-6 years

___3-4 years ___Others, please specify

Duty Hours in the Barangay Hall

___1-2 hours ___5-6 hours

___3-4 hours ___Others, please specify

II. Concept

Do you agree that public office is a public trust?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

Are you aware of what is public responsibility?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

Are you aware of the Code of Ethics of Public Officers and Employees?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

Are values and ethics important in governing the barangay?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

Are values and ethics necessary in policy-making?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

Do you apply the essence of values and ethics and public responsibility in administering the barangay?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

III. Questions/Statements

What are the basic problems in your barangay?

___Transportation ___Sanitation/Cleanliness ___Peace & Order

___Health/Medical Services ___Water Supply ___Livelihood

___Family Relations ___Financial Status ___Pollution

Do you respond immediately to these basic problems?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

How long can you resolve these basic problems? _________________

How do you respond to these basic problems? ___________________

Do you conduct seminars and special activities in the barangay?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

How often do you conduct seminars and special activities in a month?

What are the usual topics on these seminars and special activities?

___Livelihood ___Industrial ___Agricultural

___Sports ___Others, please specify______

II. B University of Cebu­

Cebu City

College of Liberal Arts

Political Science Program

“Role of Values and Ethics Among the Officials of Barangay Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu

Name: ________________________________Signature: _____________

General Instruction: Check your desired answer on the space provided.

I. Respondents’ Profile

Age

___15-25 years old ___26-30 years old

___31-35 years old ___36-40 years old

___41 years old and up

Gender

___Male ___Female

Civil Status

___Single ___Married

___Separated ___Widow

___Others, please specify___________

Educational Attainment

___Elementary ___High School

___College

II. Concept

Do you agree that public office is a public trust?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

Are you aware of what is public responsibility?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

Are values and ethics important in governing the barangay?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

Are values and ethics necessary in policy-making?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

III. Questions/Statements

What are the basic problems in your barangay?

___Transportation ___Sanitation/Cleanliness ___Peace & Order

___Health/Medical Services ___Water Supply ___Livelihood

___Family Relations ___Financial Status ___Pollution

Do barangay officials respond immediately to these basic problems?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

How long can these basic problems be solved? __________________

Do they conduct an open forum/consensus to the residents in solving these basic problems?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

Do they conduct forums that informs you of barangay developments/matters?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

Do barangay officials conduct seminars and special activities?

___Yes ___No ___Undecided

How often do they conduct seminars and special activities in a month?

What are the usual topics on these seminars and special activities?

___Livelihood ___Industrial ___Agricultural

___Sports ___Others, please specify___________

How many seminars and special activities have you attended in a year? _________

III. NAME OF RESPONDENTS

Barangay Residents:

Alindaw, Roselie

Bayarcal, Edgar

Brago, Jiker

Cabatas, Euleta

Ceballos, Cris

Ceballos, Crysell

Delos Angeles, Neptale

Echaves, Ernesto

Gudyo, Julieta

Larosa, Jegan

Larosa, Nessie

Oliver, Cicilia

Pasinabo, Evangeline

Tecson, Lusviminda

Urerte, Bonifacia

Uswangat, Bernadita

Anonymous

Anonymous

Anonymous

Barangay Officials: Distinguished Official:

Ababa, Nativido Palanca-Santiago, Virginia

Cabatas, Edwin

Echavez, Rosalio

Nacor, Nanette

Najarro, Ma. Corazon

Segundino, Violeta

IV. CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Damuag, Joseph

City Address: 516 P. Del Rosario Ext., Cebu City

Provincial Address: Mangaco, Ginatilan, Cebu

Birth Date: December 26, 1988

Birth Place: Mangaco, Ginatilan, Cebu

Citizenship: Filipino

Gender: Male

Religion: Roman Catholic

Father’s Name: Exequiel Damuag

Mother’s Name: Pedrita Damuag

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Elementary: Mangaco Elementary School

Address: Mangaco, Ginatilan, Cebu

Year Graduated: 2001

High School: Holy Trinity College

Address: Poblacion, Ginatilan, Cebu

Year Graduated: 2005

College: University of Cebu

Address: Sanciangko St., Cebu City

Signature: ____________________

Name: Libetario, Dennis

City Address: Azienda Milan, Talisay City, Cebu

Provincial Address: Calamba, Misamis Occidental

Birth Date: May 25, 1987

Birth Place: Langub, Calamba, Misamis Occidental

Citizenship: Filipino

Gender: Male

Religion: Roman Catholic

Father’s Name: Demetrio Libetario

Mother’s Name: Benedicta Libetario

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Elementary: Magcamiguing Elementary School

Address: Mitacas, Baliangan, Misamis Occidental

Year Graduated: 2001

High School: Sacred Heart School

Address: Calamba, Misamis Occidental

Year Graduated: 2005

College: University of Cebu

Address: Sanciangko St., Cebu City

Signature: ____________________

Name: Limatoc, Romeo Jr.

City Address:

Provincial Address: Danan, V. Sagun, Zamboanga Del Sur

Birth Date: November 16, 1988

Birth Place: Danan, V. Sagun, Zamboanga Del Sur

Citizenship: Filipino

Gender: Male

Religion: Roman Catholic

Father’s Name: Romeo Limatoc Sr.

Mother’s Name: Andresa Limatoc

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Elementary: Danan Elementary School

Address: Danan, V. Sagun, Zamboanga Del Sur

Year graduated: 2000

High School: Judge Edmundo Pinga National High School

Address: Zamboanga Del Sur

Year Graduated: 2005

College: University of Cebu

Address: Sanciangko St., Cebu City

Signature: ____________________

Name: Suello, Victoriano III

City Address:

Provincial Address: C.P.G., Getafe, Bohol

Birth Date: July 16, 1988

Birth Place: C.P.G., Getafe, Bohol

Citizenship: Filipino

Gender: Male

Religion: Roman Catholic

Father’s Name: Victoriano Suello Jr.

Mother’s Name: Irenea Suello

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Elementary: Taytay Elementary School

Address: Taytay, Getafe, Bohol

Year Graduated: 2001

High School: Santo Nino Institute

Address: Poblacion, Getafe, Bohol

Year Graduated: 2005

College: University of Cebu

Address: Sanciangko St., Cebu City

Signature: ____________________

Name: Vallecera, Virgil

City Address: 191 B. Rodriguez St., Cebu City

Provincial Address: Tunga, Moalboal, Cebu

Birth Date: March 8, 1989

Birth Place: Cebu City

Citizenship: Filipino

Gender: Male

Religion: Roman Catholic

Father’s Name: Virgilio Vallecera

Mother’s Name: Ma. Luzvisminda Vallecera

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Elementary: City Central School

Address: P. Del Rosario St., Cebu City

Year Graduated: 2001

High School: University of Cebu

Address: Sanciangko St., Cebu City

Year Graduated: 2005

College: University of Cebu

Address: Sanciangko St., Cebu City

Signature: ____________________

Name: Yongao, Joe Frank

City Address: Sugbo Homes, Busay, Cebu City

Provincial Address:

Birth Date: July 5, 1983

Birth Place: Hinubaan, Negros Occidental

Citizenship: Filipino

Gender: Male

Religion: Christian

Father’s Name: Joselito Yongao

Mother’s Name: Fe Yongao

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Elementary: Mabolo Elementary School

Address: Mabolo, Cebu City

Year Graduated: 1995

High School: University of the Visayas

Address: D. Jakosalem St., Cebu City

Year Graduated: 1999

College: University of Cebu

Address: Sanciangko St., Cebu City

Signature: ____________________

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