BIBLIOGRAPHY KABLUYEN, HEATHER LEX B....
BIBLIOGRAPHY
KABLUYEN, HEATHER LEX B. APRIL 2010. An Assessment of the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in Bontoc, Mountain Province.
Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet.
Adviser: Jamesly T. Andres, MSc.
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted to know how effective the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in
maintaining peace and order in Bontoc, Mountain Province. Since the group received an
award from the Philippine National Police during the anniversary celebration last
February 2, 2007 at Camp Bado Dangwa, La Trinidad, Benguet.
Results showed that all members of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade were Old ladies
ages from 59 to 69 years old. Majority of the members reached elementary education and
they were in the organization for six years. They patrol every night to check if there are
still minors roaming beyond curfew hours. Intoxicated adults and minors roaming
around are advised to go home and bar owners who refuse to follow the town’s ordinance
are the main problems encountered by the Women’s Brigade.
According to the residents, the Bontoc Women’s Brigade was very effective in
maintaining peace and order problem in Bontoc, Mountain Province. The resident
respondents were female and married, ages from 50 to 60 years old, with college
education. The residents had willingness to cooperate in the discipline of this unruly
people of the town.
ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Bibliography……………………………………………………...
i
Abstract ……………………………………………………………
i
Table of Contents…………………………………………………...
iii
INTRODUCTION………………………………………………….
1
Background of the Study…………………………………... 1
Objective of the Study………………………………………
2
Statement of the Study………………………………………
3
Importance of the Study……………………………………. ..
3
REVIEW OF LITERATURE………………………………………..
4
METHODOLOGY………………………………………………… ..
6
Locale and time of the Study………………………………….
6
Respondents of the Study……………………………………..
6
Data Collection…………………………………………………
6
Data to be Gathered……………………………………………
7
Data Analysis…………………………………………………...
7
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION……………………………………………
8
General Information of the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade……………………………………………………
8
Ways on how to Discipline Minors
and Adults who are Intoxicated
and Bar Owners who Refuse to
Follow Ordinances……………………………………………………
9
Results and Effects of Bontoc
Women’s Brigade in the Area……………………………………….. 9
Problems Encountered by the
Women’s Brigade while on Duty.......................................................... 11
Other Activities of the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade…………………………………………………....... 12
General Information of the Residents……………………………… ….. 12
Results and Effects they have
Observed in the Formation of the
Bontoc Women’s Brigade…………………………………………….. 13
Problems Encountered by the Women’s
Brigade while on Duty…………………………………………………
15
Bontoc Women’s Brigade Help in
Maintaining Peace and Order
in Bontoc at Night……………………………………………………… 15
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS…………………………………………………... …..
17
Summary………………………………………………………………..
17
Conclusions………………………………………………………… …. 18
Recommendations……………………………………………………… 18
LITERATURE CITED…………………………………………………………
20
APPENDICES……………………………………………………….
21
A. Communication Letter……………………………………
22
B. Survey Questionnaire……………………………………..
23
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Bontoc, Mountain Province: The gentle old ladies that are members of Brigade
have been instrumental in making the capital town generally peaceful when dusk falls.
Bontoc is the fourth class municipality and capital town of Mountain Province.
Being the center of the Province, increase in population as well as certain crimes are the
problems of the area. So some concerned government officials think on how to minimize
these crimes and to maintain peace and order, safety and protection of its residents. One
of this is the formation of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade (Palangchao, 2007).
Bontoc Women’s Brigade was conceptualized by Attorney Florence Taguiba,
Former Mayor Louis Claver, Mr and Mrs William Aspilan and Caroline Castaneda in the
year two thousand and two (2002). They started with forty members until seventy
members of old gentle women whose job is to clear the streets of men drinking beyond
curfew hours, ensuring that minors are safe in their homes and to see if all bars have
closed at ten o’clock as stated from the town’s ordinance. They patrol the streets to make
sure that there are no unruly locals and foreign tourists roaming after ten o’clock p.m.
These members are not paid but instead they were given batteries for their flashlights,
vitamins, jackets to protect them from cold while on duty. These old gentle ladies are
called the “Most feared women” (Catajan, 2006).
Bontoc Women’s Brigade has showed that with unity and solidarity they could
help in the peace and order problems in Bontoc. Since 2002, the Women’s Brigade is
helping the police to implement peace and order. Every night, they join the police in
patrolling the town by inspecting karaoke bars and other establishments who are serving
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
2
liquors to ensure that there are no troubles and no minors involved in drinking (Carino,
2009).
The group was able to receive an award based on the Cordillera Police’s Report
during the eighteenth Philippine National Police Anniversary celebration at Camp Bado
Dangwa on the 2nd of February. This was in recognition for their efforts for proving in the
services to their neighbors. This was used as a security measure without the use of guns.
The Philippine National Police Chief Director General Oscar Calderon handed the plaque
of recognition to one of the Brigade member (Philippine news, 2007).
The peaceful condition of Bontoc at night is a proof that the Bontoc Women’s
Brigade has set as ideal approach in keeping the village safe and peaceful at night
(Palangchao, 2007)
Objectives of the Study
The study was concerned on the Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in
maintaining peace and order in Bontoc, Mountain Province.
This study was conducted to:
1. Document the social-economic profile of the respondents.
2. Document the participatory activities of the Women’s Brigade in maintaining
peace and order in Bontoc;
3. Identify the social effects of the Women Brigade’s action in solving problems
in the community; and
4. Identify the problems encountered by the Women’s Brigade while on duty.
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
3
Statement of the Problem
The main concern of the study is to assess the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in
maintaining peace and order in Bontoc, Mountain Province.
Specifically, the study attempted to answer the following questions:
1. What are the socio- economic profiles of the respondents?
2. What are the participatory activities of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in
maintaining peace and order in Bontoc?
3. What are the social effects of the Women Brigade’s action in solving the
problems in the community?
4. What are the problems encountered by the Bontoc Women’s Brigade while on
duty?
Importance of the Study
The study aimed to assess the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in maintaining peace and
order in Bontoc, Mountain Province. The results of the study served as the benchmark
information for the future members of the organization, the people of Bontoc and other
neighboring places. And assessed the contribution of the senior citizens in maintaining
peace and order in Bontoc Mountain Province.
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
4
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Bontoc Women’s Brigade is a group of grandmothers but their old age do not
prevent them from patrolling the streets to make sure those streets are free from unruly
locals and foreign tourists. Over the years, they are efficient in breaking fights involving
spirited men. With Bontoc generally peaceful at night is a proof that the Brigades have
set an unconventional approach in keeping the village safe and peaceful at night
(Palangchao, 2007).
The low crime incidents are both result of police and civilian works. Special
mention here are the Bontoc Women’s Brigade and the barangay watchmen. The anti
drug councils and other civilian groups who work hard at preventing crimes (Dalog,
2007).
It took seven years before the Bontoc Women’s Brigade earned the recognition
they deserved from the Cordillera Regional Police Command for proving that flashlights
and whistles could be sufficient in keeping the neighborhood safe from troublesome
drunk men. Providing effective security need not require the use of guns all the time
(Palangchao, 2007).
The Philippine National Police Chief General Oscar Calderon awards the plaque
of recognition to a representative of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade during the 18th PNP
foundation day at Camp Bado Dangwa (Cawis, 2007).
The Brigade helped improved the peace and order situation in Bontoc. The
increase in town’s crime rate, mostly related to drinking alcohol, becomes the rallying
point for the Brigade’s formation in 2002 (Carino, 2009).
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
5
“Barangay Pro-active security Program” (BPSP) participated with the barangay
officials and tanods from the 16 barangay of the capital town and the Bontoc women’s
Brigade. BPSP was conceptualized by the Police Regional Office-Cordillera to enhance
partnership between the PNP, local officials and the populace in the fight against
lawlessness and in maintenance of peace and order (Doga-ong, 2005).
The presence of the Women’s Brigade numbering about 70 members had caused
the decrease in the crime rate of Bontoc. With the good outcome C/Supt. Eugene Martin
said that other municipalities in the cordillera like Mankayan Benguet have adopted the
same program (Agoot, 2007).
Locals attest that the women are successful in breaking up fights and sending
drunkards home because of their age and gentle prodding’s. Partygoers tend to heed the
request of these senior ladies to break-up and obey curfew rules (Catajan, 2006).
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
6
METHODOLOGY
Locale and Time of the Study
The study was conducted in Bontoc which is the capital town of Mountain
Province. It focused on the four barangays of Bontoc namely: Bontoc Ili, Callutit,
Poblacion and Samoki.
The place was chosen as study area due to the existence of many people that made
Bontoc a crowded place. Crimes are occurring fast that the officials can hardly solve it.
This was one of the reasons why the Women’s Brigade was organized.
The study was conducted from January to February 2010.
Respondents of the Study
The respondents were twenty Women’s Brigade Members and twenty residents of
Bontoc. Five members and five residents per barangay were interviewed. The secondary
data to support the study were gathered from the municipal office
Data Collection
The respondents were interviewed personally by the researcher using prepared
questionnaires. The researcher translated the English version of the questionnaires in
local dialect. Questionnaires were floated to the four barangays of Bontoc namely:
Bontoc Ili, Poblacion, Callutit, and Samoki.
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
7
Data Gathered
The data gathered were the following: personal data profile, participatory
activities of the Bontoc women’s Brigade, problems encountered while on duty, other
activities done by the Brigades and results and effects of the Organization.
Data Analysis
The information that was gathered was consolidated, tabulated and analyzed using
descriptive statistics such as percentage and frequency.
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
8
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
Socio-Economic Profile of the
Members of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade
The Table 1 shows that the profile of the members of the Bontoc Women’s
Brigade which is 100% married woman. As to the age, distribution the oldest is 74 years
old and the youngest is 52 years old. The educational attainment as shown in Table 1, that
45% of the members of the organization had attended Elementary school, 30% were High
school and 25% had a college education. In Table 1, 30% were in the organization for
five years, 40% were six years and 30% were seven years.
Table 1. General information about the members.
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Sex
Male
Female
20.00
100.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Civil status
Married
20.00
100.00
Single
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Age
70 to 75 years old
2.00
10.00
60 to 69 years old
9.00
45.00
50 to 59 years old
9.00
45.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00 ______
Educational Attainment
Elementary
9.00
45.00
High School
6.00
30.00
College
5.00
25.00________
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
9
Table 1. continued……….
Number of years in the organization
5 years
6.00
30.00
6 years
8.00
40.00
7 years
6.00
30.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Table 2. Ways on how to control/discipline minors and intoxicated adult and bar owners.
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
20. Assist them to their way home 17.00
85.00
Send them to jail
3.00
15.00
Bar owners were penalized 20. 00
100.00
*multiple response
Ways on How to Control/Discipline
Minors and Adult Who are Drunk
and Bar Owners who Refuse
to Follow Ordinances
The women group makes disciplinary action to the minors by assisting the minors
on their way home. Table 2 shows that 85% were given assistance by encouraging them
to go home. Few minors with violent reaction were sent to jail.
The findings showed that the best way to discipline or control minors and intoxicated
adults is to assist them to their way home and bar owners were penalized if they refuse to
follow ordinance of the town.
Results and Effects of the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade in the Community
Among the 20 respondents, 100% says that low crime rate was observed in
Bontoc. The low crime rates were attributed by the low incidence of intoxication, high
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
10
peace and order situation and low incidence of minors roaming around at night. The
participation of elderly women resulted to the peaceful surroundings during the night.
The low incidence of public disturbance was part of the cooperation of bar owners who
observed the implementation of curfew hours.
The findings showed that the Bontoc Women’s Brigade was effective enough in
maintaining peace and order and disciplinary measures in Bontoc.
Table 3. Results and effects of the Bontoc Women’s brigade in the community
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Crime rate
Low
20.00
100.00
Medium
High
TOTAL 20.00
100.00
Intoxicated
Low
14.00
70.00
Medium
6.00
30.00
High
TOTAL 20.00
100.00
Peace and order
Poor
Better
Best
20.00
100.00
TOTAL 20.00
100.00
Minors roaming at night
Low
19.00
95.00
Medium
1.00
5.00
______Hihg_____________________________________________________________
TOTAL 20.00
100.00
Public Disturbance
Low
20.00
100.00
Medium
High
TOTAL 20.00
100.00
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
11
Table 3. continued………..
Observance of curfew hours among bar owners
Strictly followed
17.00
85.00
Slightly followed
3.00
15.00
Not
followed
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Table 4. Problems encountered by the Bontoc women’s Brigade while on duty.
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
________________________________________________________________________
Conflict between intoxicated
minors and adult
15.00
75.00
Conflict between bar owners
5.00
25.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Problems Encountered by the
Bontoc Women’s Brigade while on duty
Table 4 shows the problems encountered by the Bontoc Women’s Brigade while
on duty. 75% of the members say they encountered conflict with intoxicated minors and
adult, and 25% say they are in conflict with bar owners.
The findings showed that conflict between intoxicated adults and minors were the
heaviest problem they encountered while they are on duty.
Table 5. Other Activities of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
12
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Monitoring of computer shop
and billiards halls
during school days
14.00
70.00
Check on permits of store owners
4.00
20.00
Counseling couples who are in trouble 2.00
10.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Other Activities of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade
`
Other activities involving women brigade include monitoring of minors in the
computer shops and billiard halls during school days. They consider it as part of other
activities, as table 5 shows that 70% are geared to monitoring of computer shops and
billiard halls, 20% checking of permit for store owners and 10% on counseling of
troubled couples.
Socio-Economic Profile of the Residents of Bontoc
Table 6 shows the profile of the residents of Bontoc in terms of sex, civil status,
age and educational attainment.
Sex Majority of the 20 respondents were female (60%) and only 40% were
males.
Civil
status All of the residents were married (100%) as shown in table 6.
Age The youngest age among the residents is 35 years old and the oldest is 57
years old. The average age is 45 years old.
Educational
attainment As shown in table 6, 55% of the residents had attended
college education, 30% were able to reach high school and 15% had elementary
education. The findings showed that all respondents are literate.
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
13
Table 6. General information about the residents of Bontoc.
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
________________________________________________________________________
Sex
Male
8.00
40.00
Female
12.00
60.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Civil status
Married
20.00
100.00
Single
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Age
51 to 60 years old
9.00
45.00
41 to 50 years old
9.00
45.00
31 to 40 years old
2.00
10.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Educational attainment
Elementary
3.00
15.00
High school
6.00
30.00
College
11.00
55.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Result and Effects they have Observed
in the Formation of the Bontoc Women’s
Table 7 shows the different results observed by the respondents in the formation
of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in the community. All of the respondents say that crime
rate is low, 55% commented that there is a low to intoxication problem. They say that
they have the best situation in Bontoc on peace and order, 65% say there is a low
incidence of minors roaming at night, 80% say low in public disturbance and they
mentioned that 90% of the bar owners strictly followed the curfew hours.
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
14
Table 7. Results they observed in the formation of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Crime rate
Low
20.00
100.00
Medium
High
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Intoxication
Low
11.00
55.00
Medium
9.00
45.00
High
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Peace and order
Poor
Better
Best
20.00
100.00
TOTAL 20.00
100.00
Minors roaming at night
Low
13.00
65.00
Medium
7.00
35.00
High
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Public Disturbance
Low
16.00
80.00
Medium
4.00
20.00
High
20.00
100.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
________________________________________________________________________
Observance of curfew
hours among bar owners
Strictly followed
18.00
90.00
Slightly followed
2.00
10.00
Not followed
________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
15
Table 8. Problems encountered by the Women’s Brigade that they observed
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Conflict
between
intoxicated
minors
and adults
15.00
75.00
Conflict between bar owners
5.00
25.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Problems Encountered by the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade while on Duty
Table 8 shows the problem encountered by the Bontoc Women’s Brigade while
on duty. 75% of the members say they encountered conflict with intoxicated minors and
adults, and 25% say they are in conflict with bar owners.
The findings showed that conflict between intoxicated minors and adults were the
heaviest problem they encountered while on duty.
Bontoc Women’s Brigade Help in
Maintaining Peace and Order at Night
The 20 respondents agree that the Women’s Brigade helped in the maintenance of
peace and order in Bontoc, Mountain Province. The responses of the residents were sure
that they were safe and comfortable at night, table 9.
The findings showed that the Bontoc Women’s Brigade had exerted their effort in
participating to maintain the peace and safety of the town
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
16
Table 9. Formulation of the Women’s Brigade that made the residents comfortable and
safe at night
PARTICULAR FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Yes
20
100
No
TOTAL 20
100
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
17
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary
This study was conducted to document the participatory activities of Bontoc
Women’s Brigade in Bontoc Mountain Province. Identify the social beneficial effects in
solving community problem. And identify problems encountered by the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade.
The Bontoc Women’s Brigade was composed by purely female member’s ranges
from 50-74 years old. Most of the members are not highly educated mainly of elementary
and high school. They are members of the organization for almost 5-7 years. They
discipline minors who roam around at night and intoxicated people by encouraging them
to go home.
In the community the Women’s Brigade helped in maintaining peace and order
effectively that resulted in peaceful surrounding during the night. The only problem is
that they encounter conflict with intoxicated people. They also monitor computer shops
and billiard halls during school days.
Reactions of the Residents in Bontoc
The residents interviewed were married, 60% female and 40% male, majority
were educated.
They observed that crime rate was low due to the low incidence of intoxication
and minors roaming around Bontoc at night. There is a low public disturbance due to the
observance of curfew hours for bar owners and minors. So they are comfortable to rest
and sleep at night
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
18
Conclusions
Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were made:
1) The Bontoc Women’s Brigade were above middle ages, they were all females,
married, majority of them had only reached elementary education and had several years
in the organization. Majority of the residents of Bontoc were middle aged, mostly
females, married, and literate. The efforts of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade improve the
town.
2) Patrolling every night were the very best action of the Bontoc Women’s
Brigade or their contributions in making the town peaceful and with the help also of few
policemen. They also monitor computer shops and billiard halls during school days,
checks on permits of store owners and counsel couples who are in trouble.
3) Some of the residents cooperate with the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in fighting
the bad elements of the town.
4) The major problems they encountered were the problem on intoxicated adults
and minors.
Recommendations
The following recommendations were made based on the conclusions:
1) Policemen should be on the lead in participating with the Bontoc Women’s
Brigade in patrolling the town at night. They should not let the Women’s Brigade patrol
alone because there are some intoxicated adults and minors who act violently that these
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
19
old ladies can’t control. They should be always with them so if the intoxicated adults and
minors act violently so they can give immediate disciplinary action.
2) The minors, adults and bar owners should be reminded about the laws
governing their limits in drinking liquor and serving liquor to avoid misunderstanding
and conflicts with the Women’s Brigade and policemen.
3) The residents and the law breakers should cooperate with this Bontoc Women’s
Brigade in maintaining the peace, order and safety situation of the town.
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
20
LITERATURE CITED
AGOOT, L. 2007. Old Women Guard the Peace and Order in Bontoc- Philippine
National
Police.
October
28,
2009
retrieved
at
www.baguiomidlandcourier.com.ph/mtprovince4.asp
CATAJAN, Ma. E. 2006. Women’s Feature Service. October 28, 2009 retrieved at
www.philstar com/Article. spx? article =340090
CARIÑO, D. 2009. Women Keep the Peace in Bontoc, Northern Luzon Bureau. October
28, 2009 retrieved at Newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/…/women-keep-
the-peace-in-Bontoc
CAWIS, REDJIE MELVIC. 2007. CAR_PNP_AWARDS_BONTOC_BRIGADE.
November 12, 2009
DALOG, M. 2007. Provincial Address. October 28, 2009 retrieved at
www.baguiomidlandcourier.com.ph/mtprovince4.asp
DOGA-ONG, A. 2005. Barangay urged to play active role in drive vs criminality, peace
and order. October 28, 2009 retrieved at
www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p070831.htm&no=94
PALANGCHAO, H. 2007. Bontoc Women’s Brigade is group of grandmothers. October
28, 2009 retrieved at www. Manilatimes.net
PHILIPPINE NEWS. 2007. Philippine National Police honors old women’s brigade.
October 28, 2009 retrieved at Manilamaildc.net/article1740
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
21
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
Letter to the Respondents
Benguet State University
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
La Trinidad, Benguet
Dear Respondents,
This survey questionnaire is designed for obtaining correct and honest
information for “The Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace
and Order in Bontoc Mountain Province,”
You have been chosen as one of the respondents of the study. Your honest
response to the questionnaire will be very much appreciated. And with this, I hope that
peace and order in Bontoc will remain and improve.
Thank you very much and God Bless.
Respectfully yours,
HEATHER LEX KABLUYEN
Researcher
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
22
Appendix B. Survey Questionnaire
I. Socio- economic Profile
1. Name: __________________________________
2. Address: ________________________________
3. Sex: ____________________________________
4. Civil Status: _____________________________
5. Age: ___________________________________
6. Educational Attainment:
_____________ Elementary
_____________ High school
_____________ College
____________ Vocational
7. Occupation: ______________________
8. Number of years in the organization: _____________________
II. Problems encountered and actions to discipline people
1. What are the problems you encountered while on duty?
a. Unable to discipline intoxicated men and minors
b. Conflict between the bar owners
c. Conflict between the intoxicated men and minors
d. Others (please specify)
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
23
2. Despite your age, how could you control or discipline minor who are
intoxicated, bar owners and intoxicated adult who refuse to follow ordinance?
a. Send them to jail
b. Bar owners are given disciplinary action by giving them memorandum
c. Assist them to their way home
d. Other (please specify)
III. Results and effects
1. What are the result/effect in the community of the formation of the Bontoc
Women’s
Brigade?
High
Medium
Low
a. Crime Rate
b. Intoxicated
c. minors roaming
at night
d. public
disturbance
Poor
Better
Best
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
24
a. peace and order
Strictly
Slightly
Not followed
followed
followed
a. Observance of
curfew hours to bar
owners
IV. Other activities
1. What are their other activities in the community other than enforcing laws and
ordinance?
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
25
I. Socio- economic Profile
1. Name: __________________________________
2. Address: ________________________________
3. Sex: ____________________________________
4. Civil Status: _____________________________
5. Age: ___________________________________
6. Educational Attainment:
_____________ Elementary
_____________ High school
_____________ College
____________ Vocational
7. Occupation: ______________________
1. What are the results/effects you have observed in the formation of the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade?
High
Medium
Low
a. Crime Rate
b. intoxicated
d. minors roaming at night
Poor
Better
Best
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
26
e. public disturbance
a. Peace and order
Strictly
Slightly
Not followed
followed
followed
a. Observance of Curfew
hours for bar owners
2. What are the problems you have observed that were encountered by the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade while on duty?
a. Bar owners refuse to follow rules
b. Minors are hard to disciplione
c. Intoxicated people acts violently
d. Others (please specify)
3. Does the formulation of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade make you comfortable at night?
YES
_______
NO________
Why?_________________________________________________________
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
KABLUYEN, HEATHER LEX B. APRIL 2010. An Assessment of the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in Bontoc, Mountain Province.
Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet.
Adviser: Jamesly T. Andres, MSc.
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted to know how effective the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in
maintaining peace and order in Bontoc, Mountain Province. Since the group received an
award from the Philippine National Police during the anniversary celebration last
February 2, 2007 at Camp Bado Dangwa, La Trinidad, Benguet.
Results showed that all members of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade were Old ladies
ages from 59 to 69 years old. Majority of the members reached elementary education and
they were in the organization for six years. They patrol every night to check if there are
still minors roaming beyond curfew hours. Intoxicated adults and minors roaming
around are advised to go home and bar owners who refuse to follow the town’s ordinance
are the main problems encountered by the Women’s Brigade.
According to the residents, the Bontoc Women’s Brigade was very effective in
maintaining peace and order problem in Bontoc, Mountain Province. The resident
respondents were female and married, ages from 50 to 60 years old, with college
education. The residents had willingness to cooperate in the discipline of this unruly
people of the town.
ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Bibliography……………………………………………………...
i
Abstract ……………………………………………………………
i
Table of Contents…………………………………………………...
iii
INTRODUCTION………………………………………………….
1
Background of the Study…………………………………... 1
Objective of the Study………………………………………
2
Statement of the Study………………………………………
3
Importance of the Study……………………………………. ..
3
REVIEW OF LITERATURE………………………………………..
4
METHODOLOGY………………………………………………… ..
6
Locale and time of the Study………………………………….
6
Respondents of the Study……………………………………..
6
Data Collection…………………………………………………
6
Data to be Gathered……………………………………………
7
Data Analysis…………………………………………………...
7
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION……………………………………………
8
General Information of the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade……………………………………………………
8
Ways on how to Discipline Minors
and Adults who are Intoxicated
and Bar Owners who Refuse to
Follow Ordinances……………………………………………………
9
Results and Effects of Bontoc
Women’s Brigade in the Area……………………………………….. 9
Problems Encountered by the
Women’s Brigade while on Duty.......................................................... 11
Other Activities of the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade…………………………………………………....... 12
General Information of the Residents……………………………… ….. 12
Results and Effects they have
Observed in the Formation of the
Bontoc Women’s Brigade…………………………………………….. 13
Problems Encountered by the Women’s
Brigade while on Duty…………………………………………………
15
Bontoc Women’s Brigade Help in
Maintaining Peace and Order
in Bontoc at Night……………………………………………………… 15
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS…………………………………………………... …..
17
Summary………………………………………………………………..
17
Conclusions………………………………………………………… …. 18
Recommendations……………………………………………………… 18
LITERATURE CITED…………………………………………………………
20
APPENDICES……………………………………………………….
21
A. Communication Letter……………………………………
22
B. Survey Questionnaire……………………………………..
23
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Bontoc, Mountain Province: The gentle old ladies that are members of Brigade
have been instrumental in making the capital town generally peaceful when dusk falls.
Bontoc is the fourth class municipality and capital town of Mountain Province.
Being the center of the Province, increase in population as well as certain crimes are the
problems of the area. So some concerned government officials think on how to minimize
these crimes and to maintain peace and order, safety and protection of its residents. One
of this is the formation of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade (Palangchao, 2007).
Bontoc Women’s Brigade was conceptualized by Attorney Florence Taguiba,
Former Mayor Louis Claver, Mr and Mrs William Aspilan and Caroline Castaneda in the
year two thousand and two (2002). They started with forty members until seventy
members of old gentle women whose job is to clear the streets of men drinking beyond
curfew hours, ensuring that minors are safe in their homes and to see if all bars have
closed at ten o’clock as stated from the town’s ordinance. They patrol the streets to make
sure that there are no unruly locals and foreign tourists roaming after ten o’clock p.m.
These members are not paid but instead they were given batteries for their flashlights,
vitamins, jackets to protect them from cold while on duty. These old gentle ladies are
called the “Most feared women” (Catajan, 2006).
Bontoc Women’s Brigade has showed that with unity and solidarity they could
help in the peace and order problems in Bontoc. Since 2002, the Women’s Brigade is
helping the police to implement peace and order. Every night, they join the police in
patrolling the town by inspecting karaoke bars and other establishments who are serving
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
2
liquors to ensure that there are no troubles and no minors involved in drinking (Carino,
2009).
The group was able to receive an award based on the Cordillera Police’s Report
during the eighteenth Philippine National Police Anniversary celebration at Camp Bado
Dangwa on the 2nd of February. This was in recognition for their efforts for proving in the
services to their neighbors. This was used as a security measure without the use of guns.
The Philippine National Police Chief Director General Oscar Calderon handed the plaque
of recognition to one of the Brigade member (Philippine news, 2007).
The peaceful condition of Bontoc at night is a proof that the Bontoc Women’s
Brigade has set as ideal approach in keeping the village safe and peaceful at night
(Palangchao, 2007)
Objectives of the Study
The study was concerned on the Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in
maintaining peace and order in Bontoc, Mountain Province.
This study was conducted to:
1. Document the social-economic profile of the respondents.
2. Document the participatory activities of the Women’s Brigade in maintaining
peace and order in Bontoc;
3. Identify the social effects of the Women Brigade’s action in solving problems
in the community; and
4. Identify the problems encountered by the Women’s Brigade while on duty.
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
3
Statement of the Problem
The main concern of the study is to assess the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in
maintaining peace and order in Bontoc, Mountain Province.
Specifically, the study attempted to answer the following questions:
1. What are the socio- economic profiles of the respondents?
2. What are the participatory activities of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in
maintaining peace and order in Bontoc?
3. What are the social effects of the Women Brigade’s action in solving the
problems in the community?
4. What are the problems encountered by the Bontoc Women’s Brigade while on
duty?
Importance of the Study
The study aimed to assess the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in maintaining peace and
order in Bontoc, Mountain Province. The results of the study served as the benchmark
information for the future members of the organization, the people of Bontoc and other
neighboring places. And assessed the contribution of the senior citizens in maintaining
peace and order in Bontoc Mountain Province.
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
4
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Bontoc Women’s Brigade is a group of grandmothers but their old age do not
prevent them from patrolling the streets to make sure those streets are free from unruly
locals and foreign tourists. Over the years, they are efficient in breaking fights involving
spirited men. With Bontoc generally peaceful at night is a proof that the Brigades have
set an unconventional approach in keeping the village safe and peaceful at night
(Palangchao, 2007).
The low crime incidents are both result of police and civilian works. Special
mention here are the Bontoc Women’s Brigade and the barangay watchmen. The anti
drug councils and other civilian groups who work hard at preventing crimes (Dalog,
2007).
It took seven years before the Bontoc Women’s Brigade earned the recognition
they deserved from the Cordillera Regional Police Command for proving that flashlights
and whistles could be sufficient in keeping the neighborhood safe from troublesome
drunk men. Providing effective security need not require the use of guns all the time
(Palangchao, 2007).
The Philippine National Police Chief General Oscar Calderon awards the plaque
of recognition to a representative of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade during the 18th PNP
foundation day at Camp Bado Dangwa (Cawis, 2007).
The Brigade helped improved the peace and order situation in Bontoc. The
increase in town’s crime rate, mostly related to drinking alcohol, becomes the rallying
point for the Brigade’s formation in 2002 (Carino, 2009).
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
5
“Barangay Pro-active security Program” (BPSP) participated with the barangay
officials and tanods from the 16 barangay of the capital town and the Bontoc women’s
Brigade. BPSP was conceptualized by the Police Regional Office-Cordillera to enhance
partnership between the PNP, local officials and the populace in the fight against
lawlessness and in maintenance of peace and order (Doga-ong, 2005).
The presence of the Women’s Brigade numbering about 70 members had caused
the decrease in the crime rate of Bontoc. With the good outcome C/Supt. Eugene Martin
said that other municipalities in the cordillera like Mankayan Benguet have adopted the
same program (Agoot, 2007).
Locals attest that the women are successful in breaking up fights and sending
drunkards home because of their age and gentle prodding’s. Partygoers tend to heed the
request of these senior ladies to break-up and obey curfew rules (Catajan, 2006).
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
6
METHODOLOGY
Locale and Time of the Study
The study was conducted in Bontoc which is the capital town of Mountain
Province. It focused on the four barangays of Bontoc namely: Bontoc Ili, Callutit,
Poblacion and Samoki.
The place was chosen as study area due to the existence of many people that made
Bontoc a crowded place. Crimes are occurring fast that the officials can hardly solve it.
This was one of the reasons why the Women’s Brigade was organized.
The study was conducted from January to February 2010.
Respondents of the Study
The respondents were twenty Women’s Brigade Members and twenty residents of
Bontoc. Five members and five residents per barangay were interviewed. The secondary
data to support the study were gathered from the municipal office
Data Collection
The respondents were interviewed personally by the researcher using prepared
questionnaires. The researcher translated the English version of the questionnaires in
local dialect. Questionnaires were floated to the four barangays of Bontoc namely:
Bontoc Ili, Poblacion, Callutit, and Samoki.
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
7
Data Gathered
The data gathered were the following: personal data profile, participatory
activities of the Bontoc women’s Brigade, problems encountered while on duty, other
activities done by the Brigades and results and effects of the Organization.
Data Analysis
The information that was gathered was consolidated, tabulated and analyzed using
descriptive statistics such as percentage and frequency.
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
8
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
Socio-Economic Profile of the
Members of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade
The Table 1 shows that the profile of the members of the Bontoc Women’s
Brigade which is 100% married woman. As to the age, distribution the oldest is 74 years
old and the youngest is 52 years old. The educational attainment as shown in Table 1, that
45% of the members of the organization had attended Elementary school, 30% were High
school and 25% had a college education. In Table 1, 30% were in the organization for
five years, 40% were six years and 30% were seven years.
Table 1. General information about the members.
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Sex
Male
Female
20.00
100.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Civil status
Married
20.00
100.00
Single
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Age
70 to 75 years old
2.00
10.00
60 to 69 years old
9.00
45.00
50 to 59 years old
9.00
45.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00 ______
Educational Attainment
Elementary
9.00
45.00
High School
6.00
30.00
College
5.00
25.00________
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
9
Table 1. continued……….
Number of years in the organization
5 years
6.00
30.00
6 years
8.00
40.00
7 years
6.00
30.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Table 2. Ways on how to control/discipline minors and intoxicated adult and bar owners.
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
20. Assist them to their way home 17.00
85.00
Send them to jail
3.00
15.00
Bar owners were penalized 20. 00
100.00
*multiple response
Ways on How to Control/Discipline
Minors and Adult Who are Drunk
and Bar Owners who Refuse
to Follow Ordinances
The women group makes disciplinary action to the minors by assisting the minors
on their way home. Table 2 shows that 85% were given assistance by encouraging them
to go home. Few minors with violent reaction were sent to jail.
The findings showed that the best way to discipline or control minors and intoxicated
adults is to assist them to their way home and bar owners were penalized if they refuse to
follow ordinance of the town.
Results and Effects of the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade in the Community
Among the 20 respondents, 100% says that low crime rate was observed in
Bontoc. The low crime rates were attributed by the low incidence of intoxication, high
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
10
peace and order situation and low incidence of minors roaming around at night. The
participation of elderly women resulted to the peaceful surroundings during the night.
The low incidence of public disturbance was part of the cooperation of bar owners who
observed the implementation of curfew hours.
The findings showed that the Bontoc Women’s Brigade was effective enough in
maintaining peace and order and disciplinary measures in Bontoc.
Table 3. Results and effects of the Bontoc Women’s brigade in the community
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Crime rate
Low
20.00
100.00
Medium
High
TOTAL 20.00
100.00
Intoxicated
Low
14.00
70.00
Medium
6.00
30.00
High
TOTAL 20.00
100.00
Peace and order
Poor
Better
Best
20.00
100.00
TOTAL 20.00
100.00
Minors roaming at night
Low
19.00
95.00
Medium
1.00
5.00
______Hihg_____________________________________________________________
TOTAL 20.00
100.00
Public Disturbance
Low
20.00
100.00
Medium
High
TOTAL 20.00
100.00
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
11
Table 3. continued………..
Observance of curfew hours among bar owners
Strictly followed
17.00
85.00
Slightly followed
3.00
15.00
Not
followed
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Table 4. Problems encountered by the Bontoc women’s Brigade while on duty.
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
________________________________________________________________________
Conflict between intoxicated
minors and adult
15.00
75.00
Conflict between bar owners
5.00
25.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Problems Encountered by the
Bontoc Women’s Brigade while on duty
Table 4 shows the problems encountered by the Bontoc Women’s Brigade while
on duty. 75% of the members say they encountered conflict with intoxicated minors and
adult, and 25% say they are in conflict with bar owners.
The findings showed that conflict between intoxicated adults and minors were the
heaviest problem they encountered while they are on duty.
Table 5. Other Activities of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
12
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Monitoring of computer shop
and billiards halls
during school days
14.00
70.00
Check on permits of store owners
4.00
20.00
Counseling couples who are in trouble 2.00
10.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Other Activities of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade
`
Other activities involving women brigade include monitoring of minors in the
computer shops and billiard halls during school days. They consider it as part of other
activities, as table 5 shows that 70% are geared to monitoring of computer shops and
billiard halls, 20% checking of permit for store owners and 10% on counseling of
troubled couples.
Socio-Economic Profile of the Residents of Bontoc
Table 6 shows the profile of the residents of Bontoc in terms of sex, civil status,
age and educational attainment.
Sex Majority of the 20 respondents were female (60%) and only 40% were
males.
Civil
status All of the residents were married (100%) as shown in table 6.
Age The youngest age among the residents is 35 years old and the oldest is 57
years old. The average age is 45 years old.
Educational
attainment As shown in table 6, 55% of the residents had attended
college education, 30% were able to reach high school and 15% had elementary
education. The findings showed that all respondents are literate.
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
13
Table 6. General information about the residents of Bontoc.
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
________________________________________________________________________
Sex
Male
8.00
40.00
Female
12.00
60.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Civil status
Married
20.00
100.00
Single
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Age
51 to 60 years old
9.00
45.00
41 to 50 years old
9.00
45.00
31 to 40 years old
2.00
10.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Educational attainment
Elementary
3.00
15.00
High school
6.00
30.00
College
11.00
55.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Result and Effects they have Observed
in the Formation of the Bontoc Women’s
Table 7 shows the different results observed by the respondents in the formation
of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in the community. All of the respondents say that crime
rate is low, 55% commented that there is a low to intoxication problem. They say that
they have the best situation in Bontoc on peace and order, 65% say there is a low
incidence of minors roaming at night, 80% say low in public disturbance and they
mentioned that 90% of the bar owners strictly followed the curfew hours.
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
14
Table 7. Results they observed in the formation of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Crime rate
Low
20.00
100.00
Medium
High
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Intoxication
Low
11.00
55.00
Medium
9.00
45.00
High
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Peace and order
Poor
Better
Best
20.00
100.00
TOTAL 20.00
100.00
Minors roaming at night
Low
13.00
65.00
Medium
7.00
35.00
High
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Public Disturbance
Low
16.00
80.00
Medium
4.00
20.00
High
20.00
100.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
________________________________________________________________________
Observance of curfew
hours among bar owners
Strictly followed
18.00
90.00
Slightly followed
2.00
10.00
Not followed
________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
15
Table 8. Problems encountered by the Women’s Brigade that they observed
PARTICULARS
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Conflict
between
intoxicated
minors
and adults
15.00
75.00
Conflict between bar owners
5.00
25.00
TOTAL
20.00
100.00
Problems Encountered by the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade while on Duty
Table 8 shows the problem encountered by the Bontoc Women’s Brigade while
on duty. 75% of the members say they encountered conflict with intoxicated minors and
adults, and 25% say they are in conflict with bar owners.
The findings showed that conflict between intoxicated minors and adults were the
heaviest problem they encountered while on duty.
Bontoc Women’s Brigade Help in
Maintaining Peace and Order at Night
The 20 respondents agree that the Women’s Brigade helped in the maintenance of
peace and order in Bontoc, Mountain Province. The responses of the residents were sure
that they were safe and comfortable at night, table 9.
The findings showed that the Bontoc Women’s Brigade had exerted their effort in
participating to maintain the peace and safety of the town
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
16
Table 9. Formulation of the Women’s Brigade that made the residents comfortable and
safe at night
PARTICULAR FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Yes
20
100
No
TOTAL 20
100
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
17
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary
This study was conducted to document the participatory activities of Bontoc
Women’s Brigade in Bontoc Mountain Province. Identify the social beneficial effects in
solving community problem. And identify problems encountered by the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade.
The Bontoc Women’s Brigade was composed by purely female member’s ranges
from 50-74 years old. Most of the members are not highly educated mainly of elementary
and high school. They are members of the organization for almost 5-7 years. They
discipline minors who roam around at night and intoxicated people by encouraging them
to go home.
In the community the Women’s Brigade helped in maintaining peace and order
effectively that resulted in peaceful surrounding during the night. The only problem is
that they encounter conflict with intoxicated people. They also monitor computer shops
and billiard halls during school days.
Reactions of the Residents in Bontoc
The residents interviewed were married, 60% female and 40% male, majority
were educated.
They observed that crime rate was low due to the low incidence of intoxication
and minors roaming around Bontoc at night. There is a low public disturbance due to the
observance of curfew hours for bar owners and minors. So they are comfortable to rest
and sleep at night
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
18
Conclusions
Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were made:
1) The Bontoc Women’s Brigade were above middle ages, they were all females,
married, majority of them had only reached elementary education and had several years
in the organization. Majority of the residents of Bontoc were middle aged, mostly
females, married, and literate. The efforts of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade improve the
town.
2) Patrolling every night were the very best action of the Bontoc Women’s
Brigade or their contributions in making the town peaceful and with the help also of few
policemen. They also monitor computer shops and billiard halls during school days,
checks on permits of store owners and counsel couples who are in trouble.
3) Some of the residents cooperate with the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in fighting
the bad elements of the town.
4) The major problems they encountered were the problem on intoxicated adults
and minors.
Recommendations
The following recommendations were made based on the conclusions:
1) Policemen should be on the lead in participating with the Bontoc Women’s
Brigade in patrolling the town at night. They should not let the Women’s Brigade patrol
alone because there are some intoxicated adults and minors who act violently that these
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
19
old ladies can’t control. They should be always with them so if the intoxicated adults and
minors act violently so they can give immediate disciplinary action.
2) The minors, adults and bar owners should be reminded about the laws
governing their limits in drinking liquor and serving liquor to avoid misunderstanding
and conflicts with the Women’s Brigade and policemen.
3) The residents and the law breakers should cooperate with this Bontoc Women’s
Brigade in maintaining the peace, order and safety situation of the town.
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
20
LITERATURE CITED
AGOOT, L. 2007. Old Women Guard the Peace and Order in Bontoc- Philippine
National
Police.
October
28,
2009
retrieved
at
www.baguiomidlandcourier.com.ph/mtprovince4.asp
CATAJAN, Ma. E. 2006. Women’s Feature Service. October 28, 2009 retrieved at
www.philstar com/Article. spx? article =340090
CARIÑO, D. 2009. Women Keep the Peace in Bontoc, Northern Luzon Bureau. October
28, 2009 retrieved at Newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/…/women-keep-
the-peace-in-Bontoc
CAWIS, REDJIE MELVIC. 2007. CAR_PNP_AWARDS_BONTOC_BRIGADE.
November 12, 2009
DALOG, M. 2007. Provincial Address. October 28, 2009 retrieved at
www.baguiomidlandcourier.com.ph/mtprovince4.asp
DOGA-ONG, A. 2005. Barangay urged to play active role in drive vs criminality, peace
and order. October 28, 2009 retrieved at
www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p070831.htm&no=94
PALANGCHAO, H. 2007. Bontoc Women’s Brigade is group of grandmothers. October
28, 2009 retrieved at www. Manilatimes.net
PHILIPPINE NEWS. 2007. Philippine National Police honors old women’s brigade.
October 28, 2009 retrieved at Manilamaildc.net/article1740
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
21
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
Letter to the Respondents
Benguet State University
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
La Trinidad, Benguet
Dear Respondents,
This survey questionnaire is designed for obtaining correct and honest
information for “The Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace
and Order in Bontoc Mountain Province,”
You have been chosen as one of the respondents of the study. Your honest
response to the questionnaire will be very much appreciated. And with this, I hope that
peace and order in Bontoc will remain and improve.
Thank you very much and God Bless.
Respectfully yours,
HEATHER LEX KABLUYEN
Researcher
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
22
Appendix B. Survey Questionnaire
I. Socio- economic Profile
1. Name: __________________________________
2. Address: ________________________________
3. Sex: ____________________________________
4. Civil Status: _____________________________
5. Age: ___________________________________
6. Educational Attainment:
_____________ Elementary
_____________ High school
_____________ College
____________ Vocational
7. Occupation: ______________________
8. Number of years in the organization: _____________________
II. Problems encountered and actions to discipline people
1. What are the problems you encountered while on duty?
a. Unable to discipline intoxicated men and minors
b. Conflict between the bar owners
c. Conflict between the intoxicated men and minors
d. Others (please specify)
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
23
2. Despite your age, how could you control or discipline minor who are
intoxicated, bar owners and intoxicated adult who refuse to follow ordinance?
a. Send them to jail
b. Bar owners are given disciplinary action by giving them memorandum
c. Assist them to their way home
d. Other (please specify)
III. Results and effects
1. What are the result/effect in the community of the formation of the Bontoc
Women’s
Brigade?
High
Medium
Low
a. Crime Rate
b. Intoxicated
c. minors roaming
at night
d. public
disturbance
Poor
Better
Best
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
24
a. peace and order
Strictly
Slightly
Not followed
followed
followed
a. Observance of
curfew hours to bar
owners
IV. Other activities
1. What are their other activities in the community other than enforcing laws and
ordinance?
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
25
I. Socio- economic Profile
1. Name: __________________________________
2. Address: ________________________________
3. Sex: ____________________________________
4. Civil Status: _____________________________
5. Age: ___________________________________
6. Educational Attainment:
_____________ Elementary
_____________ High school
_____________ College
____________ Vocational
7. Occupation: ______________________
1. What are the results/effects you have observed in the formation of the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade?
High
Medium
Low
a. Crime Rate
b. intoxicated
d. minors roaming at night
Poor
Better
Best
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
26
e. public disturbance
a. Peace and order
Strictly
Slightly
Not followed
followed
followed
a. Observance of Curfew
hours for bar owners
2. What are the problems you have observed that were encountered by the Bontoc
Women’s Brigade while on duty?
a. Bar owners refuse to follow rules
b. Minors are hard to disciplione
c. Intoxicated people acts violently
d. Others (please specify)
3. Does the formulation of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade make you comfortable at night?
YES
_______
NO________
Why?_________________________________________________________
An Assessment of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in
Bontoc, Mountain Province / HEATHER LEX B. KABLUYEN. 2010
Document Outline
- An Assessment of the BontocWomen�s Brigade in Maintaining Peace and Order in Bontoc, Mountain Province
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- ABSTRACT
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- REVIEW OF LITERATURE
- METHODOLOGY
- RESULT AND DISCUSSION
- SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- LITERATURE CITED
- APPENDICES