February 8, 2019

Jerry Licarte
Barangay Captain
Barangay Hall of Barangay
Sasa, Davao City

Dear Mr. Licarte:

Greetings of peace.

In partial fulfilment of our requirements for Research 200, the senior high school students
from Grade 12 – S13 of San Pedro College would like to ask for your permission to
conduct a research study entitled “Factors Which Affects the Feeling of Security of
Informal Settlers in Davao City”.

In connection with this, the researchers would like to ask your office to allow us to use
your materials such as statistical data on population number of houses of the specified
Purok and the specific data on houses owned from ages ranging from 25 – 30 years old.
Rest assured that the data that we will gather will remain absolutely confidential and will
be used for academic purposes only.

Your approval to conduct this study will be greatly appreciated. For further questions you
may contact us at cell phone numbers 09561352911, 09478044895, 09257258881.

Thank you very much.

Respectfully yours,

Christian P. Edulan
Researcher/ Group Representative

Noted by:

Rochelle A. Priete, MAEd-Eng

Research Adviser

Approved by:

Mrs. Rosario M. Oconer, MATC

Head, SHS Program
February 8, 2019

Jerry Licarte
Barangay Officials
Barangay Hall of Barangay
Sasa, Davao City

Dear Mr. Licarte:

Greetings of peace.

In partial fulfilment of our requirements for Research 200, the senior high school students
from Grade 12 – S13 of San Pedro College would like to ask for your permission to
conduct a research study entitled “Factors Which Affects the Feeling of Security of
Informal Settlers in Davao City”.

The said research aims to now the status of the perceived feeling of safety of informal
settlers. In line with this, may we request from your office to allow us to conduct a simple
survey from your Barangay. This may involve randomly chosen residents from their
respective houses. Attach herewith is the copy of the survey questionnaire. May we also
request assistance from your Barangay with at least two security officers that may
accompany us as we conduct the survey in your area.

Your approval to conduct this study will be greatly appreciated. For further questions you
may contact us at cell phone numbers 09561352911, 09478044895, 09257258881.

Thank you very much.

Respectfully yours,

Christian P. Edulan
Researcher/ Group Representative

Noted by:

Rochelle A. Priete, MAEd-Eng

Research Adviser

Approved by:

Mrs. Rosario M. Oconer, MATC

Head, SHS Program
February 8, 2019

Jerry Licarte
Barangay Captain
Barangay Hall of Barangay
Sasa, Davao City

To whom it may concern:

Greetings of peace.

In partial fulfilment of our requirements for Research 200, the senior high school students
from Grade 12 – S13 of San Pedro College would like to ask for your permission to
conduct a research study entitled “Factors Which Affects the Feeling of Security of
Informal Settlers in Davao City”.

In connection with this, the researchers would like to ask your office to allow us to use
your materials such as statistical data on population number of houses of the specified
Purok and the specific data on houses owned from ages ranging from 25 – 30 years old.
Rest assured that the data that we will gather will remain absolutely confidential and will
be used for academic purposes only.

Your approval to conduct this study will be greatly appreciated. For further questions you
may contact us at cell phone numbers 09561352911, 09478044895, 09257258881.

Thank you very much.

Respectfully yours,

Christian P. Edulan
Researcher/ Group Representative

Noted by:

Rochelle A. Priete, MAEd-Eng

Research Adviser

Approved by:

Mrs. Rosario M. Oconer, MATC

Head, SHS Program
February 8, 2019

Jerry Licarte
Barangay Officials
Barangay Hall of Barangay
Sasa, Davao City

To whom it may concern:

Greetings of peace.

In partial fulfilment of our requirements for Research 200, the senior high school students
from Grade 12 – S13 of San Pedro College would like to ask for your permission to
conduct a research study entitled “Factors Which Affects the Feeling of Security of
Informal Settlers in Davao City”.

The said research aims to now the status of the perceived feeling of safety of informal
settlers. In line with this, may we request from your office to allow us to conduct a simple
survey from your Barangay. This may involve randomly chosen residents from their
respective houses. Attach herewith is the copy of the survey questionnaire. May we also
request assistance from your Barangay with at least two security officers that may
accompany us as we conduct the survey in your area.

Your approval to conduct this study will be greatly appreciated. For further questions you
may contact us at cell phone numbers 09561352911, 09478044895, 09257258881.

Thank you very much.

Respectfully yours,

Christian P. Edulan
Researcher/ Group Representative

Noted by:

Rochelle A. Priete, MAEd-Eng

Research Adviser

Approved by:

Mrs. Rosario M. Oconer, MATC

Head, SHS Program
 SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

Name (Optional): _________________________________ Age: _____ Sex: _______

Address: ______________________________________________________________

The following set of statements below are situations that you would be rating base on
your experiences living in the specific barangay. Check (√) from low to highest if you
believe you have experienced this situations. Please answer honestly.

Level of Social Support of the Respondents

Situation Definitely Probably Possibly Probably Definitely
Not
1. Neighbors make you feel
that you belong.
2. People gives you advice
and help.
3. People that surrounds you,
informs you on news,
events and activities.
4. People accompanies you
when you’re alone.
5. People concerns your well-
being.

Level of the Social Connection of the Respondents

Situations Definitely Probably Possibly Probably Definitely
Not
1. Good relationships to
barangay officials
2. Respect in the
neighborhood
3. Good contact of the
barangay police
4. Good family connections
5. Active in Church
Gatherings

Level of Trust of the Respondents in their Neighbors

Situations Definitely Probably Possibly Probably Definitely
Not
1. Close relationship with
neighbors.
2. I am worried about
troublemakers hanging
around my neighborhood.
3. Bonds together with their
neighbor.
4. Encountered problems with
their neighbors.
5. Respects each other.
6. Helps you when in need.
 Level of Perception of Empowerment in Relation to Housing and Neighborhood
Services
Situations Definitely Probably Possibly Probably Definitely
Not
1. The house is sturdy and
firm.
2. My neighborhood is safe
for me to walk/cycle
around the block alone in
the daytime/night time
3. Police are easily available.
4. Barangay leaders survey
house area frequently.
5. Houses has gates, fences,
and guard dogs.
6. Officials concern problems
of the barangay

Level of the Respondent’s Ratings to the Quality of Local Services and Amenities
Situations Definitely Probably Possibly Probably Definitely
Not
1. Barangays provides light
post in their streets.
2. Active police work in the
barangay.
3. There are working security
cameras all around the
neighborhood
4. There is an evacuation
center available.
5. Barangay instills curfew
hours.
6. Barangay officials provide
information for better
safety.

Level of the Perceived Security of the Respondents

Situations Definitely Probably Possibly Probably Definitely
Not
1. I feel secured walking
home at night from a bus
stop or train stop.
2. I feel secured when I am
with my family and friends.
3. I feel secured when I am in
the house.
4. I feel secured when I have
many good and caring
neighbors.
5. I feel secured when there
are police around on the
streets.
6. I feel secured when the
place is peaceful.
 Relationship of the Social in Influencing the Feeling of Security of the
Respondents
Situations Definitely Probably Possibly Probably Definitely
Not
1. Personal experiences help
me feel secured.
2. My location can influence
my security.
3. The community provides
me better security.
4. House structure and
neighborhood safety
makes me feel secured.
5. Good quality of local
service and providing
amenities can improve
security.