Implementation of Developmental Programs in Barangay

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Philippines is an archipelago that comprises 42,044 barangays known as the smallest political unit and the most basic one. Barangay plays an important role in the various socio-economic development of the country. Hence, it is vital that the programs of the government laid down in the barangay level be monitored and evaluated on the extent of programimplementation because there are only a handful number of barangays conducting the evaluation. In this study, the researchers attempted to investigate the implementation of developmental programs of the government in the barangay level.

METHODS

This study was an attempt to investigate the implementation of the developmental programs of the identified barangay under study. Descriptive evaluative was the method employed. The barangay under study was composed of 2559 residents. However, the respondents 34 youths and 62 adults were randomly selected from the seven zones of the barangay and were given with the evaluation form to evaluate the different developmental programs implemented. The basis for evaluating the programs was based on the objectives and key results area.

RESULTS

The findings showed that the barangay under study focused on implementing programs like feeding of children which were conducted in the elementary school, clean up drive -a drive that motivates the residents to adopt a clean environment, renovation of Day Care Center, construction of multipurpose hall -wherein important meetings or assembly in the community can be held, and construction of pathways. The most frequently implemented program or activity was the clean-up drive. However, the least implemented project is the construction of the pathways because of the geographical location.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the demand for proper monitoring of the priority and other significant programs and projects in the barangay. The results showed also that other important aspects are neglected such as a program to address the need of senior citizens, of women, for medical and dental health.