Republic of the Philippines

Mountain Province State Polytechnic College

COLLEGE VISION
Department of Criminology
A preferred University of
developmental culture Bontoc Campus
and inclusive growth.

COLLEGE MISSION

It shall produce global

competitive leaders
moulded from a tradition
of excellence in
instruction, research,
IMPLEMENTATION OF CURFEW ON MINORS
effective governance, AT BARANGAY PATAY, SAGADA
sustainable
entrepreneurship and on
environment that assumes
major responsibility in
cultural vitality and well-
being of the community.

CRIMINOLOGY
DEPARTMENTAL
GOAL
A Research Presented
The ultimate goal of the
Criminology department to the Faculty of the Department of Criminology
is to produce morally
upright, competent, and
Bontoc, Mountain Province
globally competitive
criminologists and
criminalists who will
deliver effective and
efficient community
service.

CRIMINOLOGY
DEPARTMENT
In Partial Fulfilment
OBJECTIVES of the Requirements of the course
1 Demonstrate Criminological Research 2
competence and broad
understanding in law
enforcement, public
safety and administration.
2 Conduct criminological
research on crimes, crime
causation, victims and
offenders to include
Research 2
deviant behaviour.
3 Utilize criminalistics or
forensic science in the
Researchers:
investigation and
detection of crimes. Jan Ryan Alimurong Aplosen
4 Observe the principles
and jurisprudence of
criminal law, evidence Shem Fern Fulangen Balagot
and criminal procedure in
the administration of
justice.
Cliffton Laleo Basingil
5 Ensure offender’s
welfare and reformation Leo Nangloy Betiz
for their re-integration to
the society.
6 Manifest cultural Zuriel Guitilen Docallas
background in the
practice and promotion of
restorative justice.
Wilfredo Jr. Rubang Domong- as
7 Observe values and
ethical standards in the Judah Gracel Balabag Gumabay
practice and promotion of
criminology profession.

April 12, 2021

 Republic of the Philippines
Mountain Province State Polytechnic College
Bontoc, Mountain Province
Criminology Department

APPROVAL SHEET

This research titled, “IMPLEMENTATION OF CURFEW ON MINORS AT

BARANGAY PATAY, SAGADA”, prepared and submitted by Jan Ryan A.
Aplosen, Shem Fern F. Balagot, Cliffton L. Basingil, Leo N. Betiz, Zuriel G.
Docallas, Wilfredo Domong-as Jr., Judah Gracel B. Gumabay in partial
fulfilment of the requirements for Criminological Research 2 has been
examined and hereby recommended for approval and acceptance.

CLAIRE KAPLAAN P. LAFADCHAN, Ph.D. Crim

Adviser

VENERANDA P. DEPAYSO, Ph. D. CRIM

Chairman

RAQUEL C. FALANGON, MS CRIM ERIC L. DANGLOSI, MS CRIM

Member Member

JUNE S. BIANGDAN, Ph. D. CRIM

Member

Date of Final Defense: _____ April 12, 2021_______________ Rating:

Accepted and approved in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the

subject Criminological Research 2.

Noted:

VENERANDA P. DEPAYSO, Ph.D.Crim

Department Chairperson

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 ABSTRACT
Curfew on minors as described by Kline (2011) is a local ordinance
proscribing minors, generally within a specified age range, from occupying
public areas and streets during particular times. It is enacted by a local or
state government that restricts certain people from being in public places at
specified times of the day. Curfews have always been helpful in assuring the
safety of young people mainly referring to minors from behaviors such as
drugs, liquor drinking premarital sex, teenage pregnancy and violence.
The main purpose of the study is to assess the implementation of curfew
hours on minors in Barangay Patay, Sagada, Mountain Province. Specifically
determine the: (1) level of implementation of curfew hours on minors; (2) degree
of seriousness of problems affecting the implementation of curfew hours on
minors; and (3) level of effectiveness of the strategies in implementing curfew
hours on minors.
A quantitative, descriptive study was used which helped the researchers
determine the implementation of curfew on minors. The researchers
interviewed the respondents using an unstructured question then determined
the indicators of the independent variables which prompted to a structured
questionnaires. The Four-Point Scale was used to establish the numerical and
descriptive equivalents to the respondents’ answers for each given item in the
questionnaire. The results show that curfew hours on minors are moderately
implemented with an overall mean of 2.98 It was observed that degree of
seriousness affecting the implementation of curfew on minors in barangay
Patay, Sagada is moderately serious with an overall mean of 2.52. It can be
perceived that strategies are moderately effective with an overall mean of 3.17
which entails that strategies of the law enforcers fulfil the expectation of the
community members on the curfew of minors and they carry out the program
with at its best. Safeguarding the people, and preserving peace and order in the
community by conducting patrol and inspection in the community during and
after curfew hours has the highest mean which is 3.30, interpreted as much
effective. The respondents believe that there are problems encountered in the
implemenation of curfew on minors which triggers the implementers of the
ordinance to look into these different factors that affect the implemenation of
the ordinance, especially on the unavailability of police cars for transportation.
The implementation on the curfew on minors in Barangay Patay, Sagada is
moderately effective which connotes that law enforcers’ strategies are still
somehow challenged.

Keywords: curfew, minor, implementation, strategies,

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 Acknowledgments

A successful completion of an endeavour is always a product of

concerted efforts. Thus, the researchers are very much indebted to the

following for extending their effort in the completion of this study:

Above all, the Almighty Father who permitted the day to day strength

and health of the researchers.

Dr. Claire Kaplaan P. Lafadchan, the adviser, a faculty of the criminology

department, for imparting her knowledge and patience in extending her time

and guidance during the study;

Dr. June S. Biangdan, one of the panel members, a faculty of the

criminology department, for sharing his academic thoughts during the proposal

defence which have further improved this research;

Mr. Eric L. Danglosi, the course instructor and one of the panel

members, a faculty of the criminology department, for his meaningful

suggestions in the format, research design and data gathering procedure that

improved the manuscript;

Ms. Raquel C. Falangon, one of the panel members, a faculty of the

criminology department, for her significant comments and suggestions,

specifically on the statement of the problem, design and methodology and

format of the study that enhanced the research;

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 The residents who honestly and patiently answered the questionnaires

and even assisting during the gathering of data, without them, this study

would not be possible; and

The family members of the researchers for their financial,

encouragements and spiritual support and to their classmates and friends for

their prayers.

The Researchers

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Title Page ………………………………… i
Approval Sheet ………………………………… ii
Abstract ………………………………… iii
Acknowledgments ………………………………… iv
Table of Contents ………………………………… vi
CHAPTER: …………………………………
1- INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study ………………………………… 1
Conceptual Framework of the Study ………………………………… 8
Paradigm of the Study ………………………………… 10
Statement of the Problem ………………………………… 11

2- RESEARCH AND METHODOLOGY

Research Design …………………………………
Locale and Population ………………………………… 14
Data Gathering Tools ………………………………… 15
Data Gathering Procedures ………………………………… 15
Treatment of Data ………………………………… 16

3- RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

Level of implementation of curfew
on minors ………………………………… 19
Degree of seriousness of the
problems affecting the
implementation of curfew on
minors ………………………………… 24
Level of effectiveness of the
strategies in implementing
curfew hours on minors ………………………………… 32

4- CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONSR

Conclusions ………………………………… 38
Recommendations ………………………………… 38
References ………………………………… 40

APPENDICES
A. Letter to the Punong Barangays ………………………………… 41
B. Sample questionnaire ………………………………… 45
C. Curriculum Vitae of the

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researchers ………………………………… 47

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