COMMUNITY AWARENESS ON

CHECKPOINT PROTOCOLS OF THE PNP

A Research Proposal Presented to the Faculty of the

College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE)
Isabela State University, Cabagan, Isabela

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement Administration

 Presented By:
JUDE Z. AFUNAY
MARK ADRIAN M. ALLAM
JHON MARK B. ALLAUIGAN
REY VINCENT T. CHAVEZ
JHON CHIEM P. ODTOJAN
JERICHO G. PAGULAYAN
(Team Rasta)

2021-2022
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
TITLE PAGE………………………………………………………………………. i
APPROVALS SHEET…………………………………………………………...... ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………………………………... iii
DEDICATION……………………………………………………………............. iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………………… v
LIST OF TABLES………………………………………………………....……… vi
ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………….……. vii
Chapter I INTRODUCTION
Background and rational of the Study………………………………................... 1
Objective……………………………………………………………...................... 4
Statement of the Problem………………………………………………………...….4
Significance of the Study………………………………………………................. 5
Scope and Delimitation of the Study…………………………………………….. 6
Definition of Terms………………………………………………………………… 6
Chapter II REVIEW AND RELATED LITEARTURE AND STUDIES
Foreign Literature and Studies…………………………………………………... 8
Local Literature and Studies……………………………………………………... 13
*Table of Contents Cont.
Chapter 111 METHODOLOGY
Research Design………………………………………………………………………20
Research Locale……………………………………...………………………………..20
Respondents of the Study……………………………………………………………..20
Data Gathering Tool………………………………………………………………......20
Data Gathering Procedures………………………………………………………......21
Statistical Treatment…………………………………………………………………..21
Chapter IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Profile of the Respondents…………………………………………………………...22
Assessments of the Respondents………………………………………………...…...25
Chapter V SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings………………………………………………………………...27
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………….........29
Recommendations……………………………………………………………………29
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Appendices……………………………………………………………………………31
Survey Questionnaire
 *Chapter I:
INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE OF THE

STUDY
OBJECTIVE
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
SCOPE AND DELIMINATION
DEFINITION OF TERMS
 * Background and Rational of the
Study
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Most people infected with the virus can experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and
recover without requiring special treatment. However, some can become seriously ill and
require medical attention. Older people and those with co-morbidities like cardiovascular
disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, or cancer are more likely to develop serious
illness. Anyone can get sick with COVID-19 and become seriously ill or die at any age.

One particular place where the shifting of quarantine type was observed several times is
Tuguegarao City, in Cagayan province. Through Executive Order No. 18-211, City
Ordinance No. 06-08-2021 placed Tuguegarao City under General Community Quarantine
(GCQ) for seven days, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on February 4, 2021 (Thursday) and ending
at midnight on February 10, 2021 (Wednesday).

Whatever the type of quarantine is observed in any locality, the community residents are the
most affected in terms of their movements especially in acquiring or purchasing their
immediate necessities such as food and medicines during the pandemic. As a result, the
presence of checkpoints manned by local police officers has become a common sight in
every municipality.
 *Objective
This study aimed to find out the level of awareness of the
community residents on the checkpoint protocols of the
Philippine National Police (PNP) in Cabagan, Isabela during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
 *Research Questions
1. What is the socio-demographic profile of the respondents in terms of
1.1 age
1.2 sex
1.3 civil status
1.4 educational attainment
1.5 occupation
2. What is their level of awareness on the checkpoint protocols imposed by the PNP
in the municipality during the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of:
2.1 proper wearing of face masks
2.2 proper wearing of face shield
2.3 observance of social distancing (1 meter apart)
2.4 showing travel pass issued by the barangay
2.5 permit to transport animals
2.6 limited number of riders in tricycles (2 passengers plus driver)
2.7 no back riding on single motorcycle
2.8 regular use of sanitizer/alcohol
 *Significant of the Study
The findings in this research work may be beneficial to the
following:

Local Government Unit (LGU) Cabagan

PNP Cabagan Station
The Community
Future Researchers
Law Enforcement Administration Students
 *Definition of Terms
ASSESSMENT
CHECKPOINT
COMMUNITY AWARENESS
ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE (ECQ)
GENERAL COMMUNITY QUARANINE (GCQ)
IMMEDIATE NECESSITIES
LAW ENFORCEMENT
LEVEL OF AWARENESS
MODIFIED ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARA NTINE (MECQ)
MODIFIED GENERAL COMMUNITY QUARANTINE (MGCQ)
PERFROMANCE
PROTOCOLS
RESPONDENTS
SOCIAL DISTANCING
 *Scope and Delimitation
This research is mainly focused on determining the level of
awareness of the community residents or respondents on the
checkpoint protocols imposed by the Philippine National Police
(PNP) Cabagan Station during the Covid-19 pandemic.
 *Chapter II: REVIEW
OF LITERATURE

FOREIGN LITERATURE AND STUDIES

LOCAL LITERATURE AND STUDIES
*Foreign Literature and Studies
Travel restrictions remain (International Air Transport Association
2020), causing airlines to incur losses. Tourism-intensive economies
have experienced increasing unemployment resulting from the decline in
tourism demand (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
2020). Commercial establishments have observed mandatory closures
during the lockdown period. Limited availability of public transportation
services has caused mobility and accessibility problems for consumers
and workers alike (Suman et al. 2020).
Xiao et al. (2020) illustrated the global value chain and identified the
large economies such as China, Germany, and the United States as
regional centers for trade. This study provides insights on how trade will
be affected as factories shut down in some parts of the world. Giammetti
et al.
Prager et al. (2016) categorized the impact of an influenza outbreak on
the economy through its effect on workforce participation, medical
expenditures, avoidance behavior, and economic resilience.
*Local Literature and Studies
Coronavirus (COVID-19), a highly transmittable disease that
threatens the human population worldwide, is considered to be the
third pandemic in the 21st century (Perlman, 2020).
On March 17, 2020, the country was placed under community
quarantine for six months (CSIS, 2020).
A study was conducted by Prasetyo et al. (2020) regarding the factors
affecting perceived effectiveness of COVID-19 prevention measures
among Filipinos during Enhanced Community Quarantine in Luzon,
Philippines by integrating protection motivation theory and extended
theory of planned behavior.
Despite these evaluations, local surveys from independent poll groups
reported high levels of trust and satisfaction towards the government
and the President himself (“Duterte Approval Rating Rises to 91%
amid Pandemic, Cayetano Suffers Drop – Survey,” 2020; Valente,
2021).
 *Chapter III:
METHODOLOGY
RESEARCH DESIGN
RESEARCH LOCALE
RESPONDENTS OF THE STUDY
DATA GATHERING TOOL
DATA GATHERING PROCEDURES
STATISTICAL TREATMENT
 *Research Design
The descriptive method of investigation was used in this
research which gathered adequate and reliable data on the profile
of the respondents and an evaluation on their level of awareness
on checkpoint protocols of the Philippine National Police (PNP)
amidst the COVID-10 pandemic.
 *Research Locale

This research was conducted in five barangays, namely,

Casibarag Sur, Catabayungan, Cubag, Ngarag, and Ugad, in the
municipality of Cabagan, Isabela.
 *Respondents of the
Study
Fifty (50) respondents who are community residents and 21
years old or above were randomly selected from five (5)
randomly selected barangays in Cabagan, Isabela at 10
respondents per barangay.
 *Data Gathering Tool

A structured survey questionnaire with two parts was used to

gather the needed information and data from the respondents.
Part 1 gathered the respondents’ profile data in terms of age,
gender, civil status, and educational attainment. Part 2 consists
of items to assess the level of awareness of the respondents on
the checkpoint protocols amidst the pandemic.
 *Data Gathering
Procedures
The researchers initially requested permission to float the
questionnaires to the respondents and upon approval, they
personally distributed the questionnaires to the respondents. To
make sure that the data are reliable and valid, the researchers
also provided additional explanations to the respondents.
 *Statistical Treatment
Simple statistical tools such as frequency and percentage
distribution were used for the data on the socio-demographic
profile such as age, gender, civil status, and educational
attainment, and occupation.
*Chapter IV: RESULTS
AND DISCUSSION

A. PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS

B. ASSESSMENT OF THE RESPONDENTS
 *A. Profile of the
Respondents
AGE
Table 1
Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents According to Age

Age Bracket Frequency Percentage

21 – 30 16 32

31 – 40 12 24

41 – 50 7 14

51 – 60 7 14

61 – above 8 16

Total 50 100
Sex
Table 2
Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents According to
Sex

Sex Frequency Percentage

Male 28 56

Female 22 44

Total 50 100
Civil Status
Table 3
Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents
According to Civil Status

Civil Status Frequency Percentage

Single 15 30

Married 34 68

Widow/Widower 1 2

Separated 0 0

Total 50 100
Educational Attainment
Table 4
Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents According to
Educational Attainment

Educational Attainment Frequency Percentage

Elementary Level 11 22

High School Level 21 42

College Level 18 36

Total 50 100
 *B. Assessment of the Respondents
Table 5
Weighted Mean and Description of the Level of Awareness of the Respondents on PNP
Checkpoint Protocols
Checkpoint Protocols Weighted Description
Mean

1. Proper wearing of face mask 4.88 Very Much Aware

2. Proper wearing of face shield 4.86 Very Much Aware

3. Observance of social distancing (1 meter apart) 4.82 Very Much Aware

4. Showing travel pass issued by the barangay 4.70 Very Much Aware

5. Permit to transport animals issued by the barangay 4.20 Much Aware

6. Tricycle riders (limited to two passengers plus driver) 4.66 Very Much Aware

7. No back riding on single motorcycle 4.64 Very Much Aware

8. Regular use of sanitizer/alcohol 4.82 Very Much Aware

9. Vaccination cards 4.88 Very Much Aware

Overall 4.72 Very Much Aware

 * Chapter V: SUMMARY,
CONCLUSION AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
CONCLUSION
RECOMMENDATIONS
 *Summary of Findings
Conducted in five barangays of Cabagan, Isabela, namely, Casibarag Sur,
Catabayungan, Cubag, Ngarag, and Ugad which involved a total of 50 respondents,
community residents, 21 years old or above and were randomly selected at 10
respondents per barangay.
The profile data of the 50 respondents in the study reveal show a wide distribution
in the five age groups with 16 in the 21-30 age bracket, 12 in the 31-40 age group,
and 22 are in the three older age groups, namely, 41 to 50, 51 to 60 and 61 years
old and above.
Data on the assessment of the respondents in terms of their level of awareness on
PNP checkpoint protocols indicate that all of them are “Very Much Aware” in eight
of the nine protocols evaluated.
In essence, the respondents’ very high level of awareness is notable on the
following IATF-imposed regulations to avoid the spread of COVID-19 disease:
proper wearing of face mask and face shield outside the home, strict observance of
physical distancing or at least one meter apart from each other, presenting a travel
pass issued by the barangay, limited number of riders in a tricycle, no back riding
in motorcycles, sanitary measures through regular washing of hands and using
alcohol or sanitizer, and presenting vaccination cards when outside the home.
 *Conclusion
One big lesson that can be learned from the findings in this
research work pertains to the need for personal and group
discipline especially in terms of awareness and compliance with
protocols issued by the authorities in government. As the results
tell us, becoming very much aware or conscious about health
protocols coupled with a high level of compliance and obedience,
the problem of rapid spreading of the coronavirus disease can be
stalled or effectively controlled.
 *Recommendations
The concerned local government unit (LGU Cabagan) officials should be
formally informed about the results of this study for the purpose of
planning, monitoring, and evaluation of health protocols relative to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Also, the vital information gathered from this study
should be relayed properly to the police officers of PNP Cabagan to
provide directions in improving police officers’ performance in manning
the checkpoints. The barangay officials in the entire municipality, through
the punong barangay must be informed about the results of the study to
become more aware and more compliant with the protocols imposed by
the PNP in the designated checkpoints within the municipality.

Lastly, results of the study should be discussed or made available to

criminology or law enforcement administration students to guide them in
the conduct of future researches pertaining to other vital issues and
concerns relevant to the establishment of checkpoints, imposition of
protocols and monitoring of compliance among community residents.
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