Bacuso, M. P. (1997). Performance of executive ...
Bacuso, M. P. (1997). Performance of executive powers among Punong
Barangays in Benguet. (Unpublished master’s thesis). Baguio City: Baguio
Colleges Foundation.
Physical location: University of the Cordilleras Library, Baguio City
ABSTRACT
The study is focused on the presentation and analysis of the performance
level of powers and functions among punong barangays in Benguet. Along this
line, the problems encountered in the performance of powers and functions were
identified. The foregoing areas considered, their corresponding implications on
local governance were brought out.
The study sought to present the performance level of executive powers
among punong barangays in Benguet. Specifically, the study is concerned with
the questions:
1. What is the performance level of executive powers of the punong
barangays in:
a. Agricultural barangays, and
b. Non-agricultural barangays?
2. What are the problems encountered in the performance of powers by the
punong barangays in:
a. Agricultural barangays, and
b. Non-agricultural barangays?
3. Is there a significant difference between the performance level and the
problems encountered by the punong barangays in agricultural and non-
agricultural barangays in the following areas:
a. Enforcement of laws;
b. Delivery of basic services;
c. Cooperative undertakings;
d. Preparation of budget;
e. Human resource development;
f. Local legislation, and
g. Judicial administration?
The study covered 40 punong barangays as respondents. They are
classified into two categories: agricultural punong barangays (34) and non-
agricultural barangays (5). Data had been gathered using performance checklist,
self-administered questionnaires and, interviews. The performance of powers
and the problems encountered thereon were presented and analyzed within the
purview of R. A. 7160 respecting the barangays.
The data gathered were treated using statistical tools like frequency
counts and ranking. The same data were further tested using t-test and Friedman
Rank Test.
Major Findings
The performance level of powers by the punong barangays is descriptively
average. This is true in both agricultural and non-agricultural barangays.
Specifically, the punong barangays are moderately low in the enforcement of
laws, cooperative undertakings, human resource development and local
legislation. But they are above average in the delivery of basic services,
preparation of budget and judicial administration.
The top most problems encountered by the punong barangays in the
performance of their powers are inadequacy of funds and resources, inadequacy
of training and expertise, lack of support from the higher levels of government
and from the residents. These problems are present in both groups of barangays.
In particular, inadequacy of funds is the outstanding problem.
Conclusions
The data gathered and analyzed in this study disclosed the following
conclusions:
1. The performance level of executive powers in both agricultural and non-
agricultural barangays is the same. Hence, the economic status of the
barangays does not affect the performance of powers.
2. Except in the area of human resource development, the problems
encountered by the punong barangays in the performance of powers are
the same in both categories of barangays. Therefore, the economic
condition of the barangays is immaterial to the performance of powers.
3. There is no significant difference between the performance level and the
problems encountered by the punong barangays in agricultural and non-
agricultural barangays, except in human resource development insofar as
the problems are concerned.
4. Inadequacy of funds is a major problem in the governance of the
barangays.
Recommendations
Based on the foregoing findings and conclusions, the following
recommendations are offered:
1. There is a need to upgrade and improve the performance level of powers
by the punong barangays in Benguet, specifically in the areas of
enforcement of laws, cooperative undertakings, human resource
development and barangay legislation.
2. There is a need to increase the financial resources of the barangay
government so that the punong barangays will perform their powers and
functions more effectively.
3. Similarly, there is a necessity to improve and enhance the linkages
between and among barangay governments, other LGUs, NGOs and Pos.
4. Finally, there is a need to upgrade the knowledge of the punong
barangays in local governance.
`
The study is limited to the descriptive analysis of the performance level of
executive powers and the problems encountered thereon by the punong
barangays. Therefore, the following are recommended areas for further study:
1. Performance of legislative powers and the problems encountered thereon
by the members of the sangguniang barangays.
2. Performance of powers and functions and the problems encountered by
appointive barangay officials like the secretary and treasurer.
3. Performance of powers in the barangays of other provinces particularly in
the Cordilleras.
4. Overall administrative capability of the barangay governments to deliver
basic services.
Barangays in Benguet. (Unpublished master’s thesis). Baguio City: Baguio
Colleges Foundation.
Physical location: University of the Cordilleras Library, Baguio City
ABSTRACT
The study is focused on the presentation and analysis of the performance
level of powers and functions among punong barangays in Benguet. Along this
line, the problems encountered in the performance of powers and functions were
identified. The foregoing areas considered, their corresponding implications on
local governance were brought out.
The study sought to present the performance level of executive powers
among punong barangays in Benguet. Specifically, the study is concerned with
the questions:
1. What is the performance level of executive powers of the punong
barangays in:
a. Agricultural barangays, and
b. Non-agricultural barangays?
2. What are the problems encountered in the performance of powers by the
punong barangays in:
a. Agricultural barangays, and
b. Non-agricultural barangays?
3. Is there a significant difference between the performance level and the
problems encountered by the punong barangays in agricultural and non-
agricultural barangays in the following areas:
a. Enforcement of laws;
b. Delivery of basic services;
c. Cooperative undertakings;
d. Preparation of budget;
e. Human resource development;
f. Local legislation, and
g. Judicial administration?
The study covered 40 punong barangays as respondents. They are
classified into two categories: agricultural punong barangays (34) and non-
agricultural barangays (5). Data had been gathered using performance checklist,
self-administered questionnaires and, interviews. The performance of powers
and the problems encountered thereon were presented and analyzed within the
purview of R. A. 7160 respecting the barangays.
The data gathered were treated using statistical tools like frequency
counts and ranking. The same data were further tested using t-test and Friedman
Rank Test.
Major Findings
The performance level of powers by the punong barangays is descriptively
average. This is true in both agricultural and non-agricultural barangays.
Specifically, the punong barangays are moderately low in the enforcement of
laws, cooperative undertakings, human resource development and local
legislation. But they are above average in the delivery of basic services,
preparation of budget and judicial administration.
The top most problems encountered by the punong barangays in the
performance of their powers are inadequacy of funds and resources, inadequacy
of training and expertise, lack of support from the higher levels of government
and from the residents. These problems are present in both groups of barangays.
In particular, inadequacy of funds is the outstanding problem.
Conclusions
The data gathered and analyzed in this study disclosed the following
conclusions:
1. The performance level of executive powers in both agricultural and non-
agricultural barangays is the same. Hence, the economic status of the
barangays does not affect the performance of powers.
2. Except in the area of human resource development, the problems
encountered by the punong barangays in the performance of powers are
the same in both categories of barangays. Therefore, the economic
condition of the barangays is immaterial to the performance of powers.
3. There is no significant difference between the performance level and the
problems encountered by the punong barangays in agricultural and non-
agricultural barangays, except in human resource development insofar as
the problems are concerned.
4. Inadequacy of funds is a major problem in the governance of the
barangays.
Recommendations
Based on the foregoing findings and conclusions, the following
recommendations are offered:
1. There is a need to upgrade and improve the performance level of powers
by the punong barangays in Benguet, specifically in the areas of
enforcement of laws, cooperative undertakings, human resource
development and barangay legislation.
2. There is a need to increase the financial resources of the barangay
government so that the punong barangays will perform their powers and
functions more effectively.
3. Similarly, there is a necessity to improve and enhance the linkages
between and among barangay governments, other LGUs, NGOs and Pos.
4. Finally, there is a need to upgrade the knowledge of the punong
barangays in local governance.
`
The study is limited to the descriptive analysis of the performance level of
executive powers and the problems encountered thereon by the punong
barangays. Therefore, the following are recommended areas for further study:
1. Performance of legislative powers and the problems encountered thereon
by the members of the sangguniang barangays.
2. Performance of powers and functions and the problems encountered by
appointive barangay officials like the secretary and treasurer.
3. Performance of powers in the barangays of other provinces particularly in
the Cordilleras.
4. Overall administrative capability of the barangay governments to deliver
basic services.