Programs Implemented Against Motorcycle Carnapping in Barangay 176 Bagong Silang, Caloocan City; Towards A Guide

Abstract

Due to the increasing numbers of motorcycle vehicle ownership, there is no sufficient space for parking, leading to perpetrators committing motorcycle theft. According to R.A. 6539, as amended by R.A. 10883, otherwise known as the new “Act providing for a New Anti-carnapping Law of the Philippines” of July 17, 2016, carnapping is the taking, with intent to gain, of a motor vehicle belonging to another without the latter’s consent, or by means of violence against or intimidation of person or by causing force upon things. Crimes in the street were very rampant, most especially at night time when criminals take the opportunity to commit a crime. One of these is the motorcycle-car napping which increases every year. The researchers choose this topic to identify all possible remedies and precautionary measures to prevent motorcycle theft and also to educate the beneficiary of this study on how to eradicate the mode of operation of the perpetrators of this crime. The researcher used a descriptive method of research to determine the programs implemented against motorcycle carnapping in Barangay Bagong Silang, Caloocan City. A descriptive method is a broad class of non-experimental studies and it is the most appropriate method for this study since it observes, describes, and documents the demographic profile of the respondents and their conclusion about the programs implemented against motorcycle carnapping in barangay Bagong Silang, Caloocan City. The researcher utilized the following instrument to gather the needed data: the researcher first used the questionnaire as the instrument of data collection. Second is an interview; the oral interview is done to gain more information especially on the respondents and to give emphasis on the factors involved. The third is observation. This helps secure the accuracy of the answers of the respondents on the questions employed by the researchers and analyze the data being obtained. Fourth, the researcher used books, magazines, newspapers, internet surfing, and another thesis to develop the concept and contents of the study. The researcher also consulted other motorcycle owners to serves as a basis for the revision of the drafts. The respondents were described according to different demographic profiles. The majority of the respondents were from the age bracket 31-35 years old, 77.5% were male, 62.5% were married, 60% were college graduates and 70% were 1-5 years active in the service. The respondents’ assessment of the programs implemented of Barangay Bagong Silang regarding anti-motorcycle carnapping in terms of Crime prevention and Crime solution was regarded as Strongly Agree. On the issue of the effects of motorcycle-car-napping on the residents of Brgy. Bagong Silang in terms of Physical aspects and Emotional aspects, they regarded it as very serious. The results of the study can be used in crafting a guide on the strict implementation of the programs regarding motorcycle carnapping incidents. It can be also used to promote good relationships between the community and the law enforcers to reduce the motorcycle carnapping incidents and to promote awareness regarding these cases.