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CHAPTER IV
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
This chapter presents, analyzes and interprets gathered data of the study.
Status of (VAW) cases in Barangay San Salvador Luisiana, Laguna
Specific problem number one focused on the status of vaw cases in Barangay
San Salvador, Luisiana, Laguna.
Figure 3 presents the statistic on the crimes committed by the Protocol in

handling of Violence Against Women (VAW) cases in Barangay San Salvador
Luisiana, Laguna
STATUS OF BARANGAY SAN SALVADOR LUISIANA,

LAGUNA
14
12
10
0
2019 2020 2021
Figure 3. Crimes Committed by Protocol in handling of Violence Against Women

(VAW) cases in Barangay San Salvador Luisiana, Laguna
As presented in figure 3, it shows that the VAW crimes in Barangay San
Salvador Luisiana, Laguna.

Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation 34
The said barangay recorded Twelve (12) VAW cases in 2019, Nine (9) VAW
cases in 2020, and only six (6) VAW cases in 2021. Generally, there is an decreasing
number of VAW cases in Barangay San Salvador Luisiana, Laguna.
Level of implementation of the protocol in the handling of Violence
Against Women (VAW) cases in Barangay San Salvador, Luisiana, Laguna as
perceived by the two groups of respondents in terms of Service procedure and
protocols; and Referral System and Linkages
Specific problem number two focused on the level of implementation of the
protocol in the handling of Violence Against Women (VAW) cases as perceived of
the groups of respondents in terms of Service procedure and protocols, and Referral
System and Linkages in Barangay. San Salvador Luisiana, Laguna as perceived by the
two groups of respondents.
Table 2 reveals the level of implementation of the protocol in the handling of
Violence Against Women (VAW) cases in terms of Service procedure and protocols
as perceived by the Survivors of VAW/Resident.

Table 2
Level of implementation of the protocol in the handling of Violence Against
Women (VAW) cases in terms of Service procedure and protocols as perceived by
Barangay VAW desk Officer
Service procedure and protocols Mean S.D. Remarks
1. Issuance of barangay protection 3.70 0.48 Much Implemented

orders.
2. Conduct of crisis intervention and 3.80 0.42 Much Implemented
intake, including rescue, assessing and
ensuring the safety of VAW
victims/survivors.
3. Handling of sexual harassment cases 3.50 0.53 Much Implemented
occurring within the barangay office
involving barangay employees,
including provisions of the
establishment and operation of a
Committee on Decorum and
Investigation.
4. Conduct of case management (e.g 3.80 0.42 Much Implemented
service delivery, follow up,
assessment and monitoring of cases ).
5. Safekeeping of the records and 3.80 0.42
documents of VAW victims/survivors Much Implemented
and ensuring their confidentiality,
including protocols on media
relations.
6. Monitoring and evaluation of anti- 3.90 0.32 Much Implemented
VAW services
3.75 0.44 Much
Average Weighted Mean Implemented
Scale Range Interpretation
4 3.26-4.00 Much Implemented (MI)

3 2.51-3.49 Implemented (I)
2 1.76-2.50 Moderately Implemented (MI)
1 1.00-1.75 Strongly Not Implemented (SNI)
Table 2 reveals that indicator 6 got the highest mean while indicator 3 got the
lowest mean.
The protocol in the handling of Violence Against Women (VAW) cases in
terms of Service procedure and protocols were implemented as rated by Survivor of
VAW/Resident
The findings are supported by Hayati, wherein he stated that local services
agency has the low priority it was given by the authorities, mirrored also in low
involvement in the daily service by the assigned volunteers
Table 2 reveals the level of implementation of the protocol in the handling of
Violence Against Women (VAW) cases in terms of Referral System and Linkages as
perceived by the Survivors of VAW/Resident.

Table 3
Level of implementation of the protocol in the handling of Violence Against
Women (VAW) cases in terms of Referral System and Linkages as perceived by the
Barangay VAW Desk Officer .
Referral System and Linkages Mean S.D. Remarks
1. The barangay has a list of 3.70 0.48 Much Implemented

agencies /organizations to which
VAW victims/survivor can be
referred for needed service for
legal assistance
2. Presence of list of referral for 4.00 0.00 Much Implemented

psychological services( e,g
counselling, for psychiatric
examination, individual/group
therapy

medical services

medico-legal services
5. Presence of list of referral 3.80 0.42 Much Implemented
livelihood development and
employment assistance for VAW
victims/survivor
6. The barangay has Memorandum 3.70 0.48 Much Implemented
of Agreement (MOA)/
Understanding (MOU) with the
following agencies/groups for
anti-VAW services like
Government agencies and
facilities (e.g. hospitals, training
centers)
of Agreement (MOA)/
Understanding (MOU) with Civil
society organizations (e.g.
NGOs, POs)
of Agreement (MOA)/
Understanding (MOU)with other
institutions (academic religious,
etc.)
of Agreement (MOA)/
Understanding (MOU)with
private corporations and facilities
Average Weighted Mean 3.78 0.42 Much Implemented

Table 2 disclosed that indicator 1 got the highest mean while indicator 3 got the
lowest mean.
terms of Referral System and Linkages were implemented as rated by Survivor of
VAW/Resident
The findings are supported by the study of WHO stated that Although they
primarily operate as acute treatment centres, FSCs also create a referral pathway
between child protection officers, crisis accommodation providers, police, district
courts and the Office of Public Prosecution, enabling a multisector response.
Table 3 reveals the summary level of implementation of the protocol in the
handling of Violence Against Women (VAW) cases as perceived of the groups of
respondents in terms of Service procedure and protocols, and Referral System and
Linkages in Barangay. San Salvador Luisiana, Laguna as perceived by Survivor of
VAW/Resident
Table 3
Summary on the Level of Implementation of the protocol in the handling of
Violence Against Women (VAW) cases in terms of Service Procedure Protocol of
Barangay San Salvador Luisiana, Laguna as perceived by Barangay VAW Desk
Officer
Variables Average Weighted Remarks

Mean
1. Service procedure and 3.75 Much Implemented
protocols
2. Referral System and 3.72 Much Implemented

Linkages
Over-all Mean 3.73 Much Implemented

Table 4 reveals that the protocol in the handling of Violence Against Women
(VAW) cases along the specified variables was rated by the Survivors of
VAW/Resident as the first group of respondents as implemented.
The results are supported by the study (Garcia Moreno at al 2005
Pinheiro,2006)The issue is compounded by the fact that are women and children the
perpetrators are often people they know and because some countries lack laws or regulations
protecting victims.
Table 5 reveals the level of Implementation of the protocol in the handling of
Violence Against Women (VAW) cases in terms of Service procedure and protocols
as perceived by the Barangay VAW personnel.

Table 5
Level of Implementation of the protocol in the handling of Violence Against
Survivor of VAW.
Service procedure and protocols Mean S.D. Remarks
1. Issuance of barangay protection orders. 3.90 0.32 Much Implemented
2. Conduct of crisis intervention and 3.50 0.53 Much Implemented

intake, including rescue, assessing and
ensuring the safety of VAW
victims/survivors.
3. Handling of sexual harassment cases 3.70 0.48 Much Implemented

occurring within the barangay office
involving barangay employees, including
provisions of the establishment and
operation of a Committee on Decorum
and Investigation.
4. Conduct of case management (e.g 3.60 0.52 Much Implemented

service delivery, follow up, assessment
and monitoring of cases ).
5. Safekeeping of the records and 3.70 0.48

documents of VAW victims/survivors and Much Implemented
ensuring their confidentiality, including
protocols on media relations.
6. Monitoring and evaluation of anti- 3.90 0.32 Much Implemented

VAW services
3.72 0.45 Much

Average Weighted Mean Implemented

Table 5 disclosed that indicator 1 and 6 got the highest mean while indicator 2
got the lowest mean.
terms of Service procedure and protocols as perceived by the Barangay VAW
personnel.
The findings are supported by (Riger et al 1981) Even though women are less
frequently the victims of violent crime that men and women fear crime Federal
Bureau of Investigation and this fear appears to be largely based on their fear of rape
Table 6 reveals the level of Implementation of the protocol in the handling of
Violence Against Women (VAW) cases in terms of Referral System and Linkages as
perceived by the Barangay VAW personnel.

Table 6
Level of Implementation of the protocol in the handling of Violence Against
Survivor of Vaw
Referral System and Linkages Mean S.D. Remarks
1.The barangay has a list of agencies 4.00 3.80 Much Implemented

/organizations to which VAW
victims/survivor can be referred for
needed service for legal assistance
2.Presence of list of referral for 4.00 3.80 Much Implemented
psychological services( e,g
counselling, for psychiatric
examination, individual/group
therapy

medical services
medico-legal services
5.Presence of list of referral 4.00 3.80 Much Implemented
livelihood development and
employment assistance for VAW
victims/survivor
of Agreement (MOA)/
Understanding (MOU) with the
following agencies/groups for anti-
VAW services like Government
agencies and facilities (e.g. hospitals,
training centers)
7.The barangay has Memorandum of 3.00 3.60 Much Implemented
Agreement (MOA)/ Understanding
(MOU) with Civil society
organizations (e.g. NGOs, POs)
(MOU)with other institutions
(academic religious, etc.)
(MOU)with private corporations and
facilities
Average Weighted Mean 3.78 0.42 Much Implemented

Table 6 disclosed that indicator 1 to 6 got the highest mean while indicator 7
got the lowest mean.
terms of Service procedure and protocols as perceived by the Barangay VAW
personnel.
The findings are supported by the study of Cornelia Rada (2014) Domestic
violence is a public health problem with negative consequences.
Table 7
Summary on the Level of Implementaqtion of the protocol in the handling

Violence Against Women (VAW) cases in terms of Referral system and linkaqges
Barangay San Salvador Luisiana, Laqguna.
Variables Average Weighted Remarks

Mean
1.Service procedure and protocols 3.78 Much Implemented
2.Referral System and Linkages 3.78 Much Implemented
Over-all Mean 3.77 Much Implemented

Table 7 reveals that the protocol in the handling of Violence Against Women
(VAW) cases along the specified variables was rated by the Barangay VAW
Personnel as the second group of respondents as much implemented
Significant Difference on the Level of the Implementation of the protocol in the

handling of Violence Against Women (VAW) cases as perceived of the Two
Groups of respondents
Table 8 shows the significant difference on the level of implementation of the
protocol in the handling of violence against women (VAW) cases as Perceived of the
two Groups of respondents in Barangay San Salvador Luisiana, Laguna.
Table 8
Significant Difference on the Level of Implementation of Curfew law as a

perceived of the two Groups of respondents
X´ ₁ X´ ₂
Group Diffe SD Critica Findings
- Baranga Survivo l Value
Baranga Survivo renc y VAW r of
y VAW r of e Desk VAW
Desk VAW Officer
Officer
1.Service 3.75 3.72 0.67 0.44 0.45 2.10 Not
procedur Significan
e and t
protocols
2.Referra 3.78 3.76 0.74 0.42 0.73 2.14 Not

l System Significan
and t
Linkages
Table 8 reveals the significant difference on the Level of the Implementation
of the protocol in the handling of violence against women (VAW) cases as perceived
of the (2) two groups of respondents in Barangay San Salvador Luisiana, Laguna
The t-test was used to determine whether there is a significant difference on
the level of the Implementation of the protocol in the handling of violence against
women (VAW) cases as perceived of the (2) two groups of respondents . In terms of
Service Procedure and Protocols, the computed critical value of 2.10 and was
interpreted as ‘not significant’. On the other hand, in terms of service procedure and
protocols, it had a mean difference of 0.60 with a critical value of 2.10 and was
interpreted as ‘not significant’. On the other hand in terms of referral system and
linkages, the computed critical value of 2.14, it had mean difference of 0.74 with
critical value 2.14‘not significant’.
The findings would mean that the two groups of respondents do not have the
same perception in terms of the variables.
Challenges faced by the respondent regarding the protocol in the

handling of Violence Against Women (VAW) cases in Barangay San Salvador
Luisiana, Laguna.
Specific problem number four pertains to the issues and concerns encountered
by the two (2) groups of respondents in the performance of their duties and
responsibilities.
The following are the combined challenges faced by the respondents regarding the
protocol in the handling of Violence Against Women (VAW) cases in Barangay San
Salvador Luisiana, Laguna.
1. Intensify the implementation of RA No. 9262 to protect women and

defenseless through the initiative of barangay officials,
2. The Barangay-level women empowerment orientations and seminars to teach

women their rights and protection guaranteed by the Anti-VAW Law to
prevent abuses and other forms of violence against women
3. Support the efforts of the Barangay VAW Desk Officer in the experience of
his authority to issue Barangay Protection Order as immediate relief to women
who reported incidence of violence against them.
4. The LGU in coordination with the Women Desk Police Personnel may assist
the victims through referral to psychologist for counseling or caring centers or
agency for temporary shelters to recover from trauma suffered by the victims.

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CHAPTER IV

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

Status of (VAW) cases in Barangay San Salvador Luisiana, Laguna

San Salvador, Luisiana, Laguna.

Figure 3 presents the statistic on the crimes committed by the Protocol in

STATUS OF BARANGAY SAN SALVADOR LUISIANA,

Figure 3. Crimes Committed by Protocol in handling of Violence Against Women

As presented in figure 3, it shows that the VAW crimes in Barangay San

Salvador Luisiana, Laguna.

number of VAW cases in Barangay San Salvador Luisiana, Laguna.

Level of implementation of the protocol in the handling of Violence

Against Women (VAW) cases in Barangay San Salvador, Luisiana, Laguna as

perceived by the two groups of respondents in terms of Service procedure and

protocols; and Referral System and Linkages

Specific problem number two focused on the level of implementation of the

protocol in the handling of Violence Against Women (VAW) cases as perceived of

two groups of respondents.

Table 2 reveals the level of implementation of the protocol in the handling of

as perceived by the Survivors of VAW/Resident.

Level of implementation of the protocol in the handling of Violence Against

Women (VAW) cases in terms of Service procedure and protocols as perceived by

Barangay VAW desk Officer

Service procedure and protocols Mean S.D. Remarks

1. Issuance of barangay protection 3.70 0.48 Much Implemented

Scale Range Interpretation

4 3.26-4.00 Much Implemented (MI)

1 1.00-1.75 Strongly Not Implemented (SNI)

The protocol in the handling of Violence Against Women (VAW) cases in

terms of Service procedure and protocols were implemented as rated by Survivor of

involvement in the daily service by the assigned volunteers

Table 2 reveals the level of implementation of the protocol in the handling of

perceived by the Survivors of VAW/Resident.

Level of implementation of the protocol in the handling of Violence Against

Barangay VAW Desk Officer .

Referral System and Linkages Mean S.D. Remarks

1. The barangay has a list of 3.70 0.48 Much Implemented

2. Presence of list of referral for 4.00 0.00 Much Implemented

3. Presence of list of referral for 3.60 0.52 Much Implemented

4. Presence of list of referral for 3.90 0.32 Much Implemented

Scale Range Interpretation

4 3.26-4.00 Much Implemented (MI)

The protocol in the handling of Violence Against Women (VAW) cases in

terms of Referral System and Linkages were implemented as rated by Survivor of

between child protection officers, crisis accommodation providers, police, district

courts and the Office of Public Prosecution, enabling a multisector response.

Table 3 reveals the summary level of implementation of the protocol in the

handling of Violence Against Women (VAW) cases as perceived of the groups of

Linkages in Barangay. San Salvador Luisiana, Laguna as perceived by Survivor of

Summary on the Level of Implementation of the protocol in the handling of

Violence Against Women (VAW) cases in terms of Service Procedure Protocol of

Barangay San Salvador Luisiana, Laguna as perceived by Barangay VAW Desk

Variables Average Weighted Remarks

2. Referral System and 3.72 Much Implemented

Over-all Mean 3.73 Much Implemented

Scale Range Interpretation

4 3.26-4.00 Much Implemented (MI)

VAW/Resident as the first group of respondents as implemented.

The results are supported by the study (Garcia Moreno at al 2005

Table 5 reveals the level of Implementation of the protocol in the handling of

as perceived by the Barangay VAW personnel.

Level of Implementation of the protocol in the handling of Violence Against

Service procedure and protocols Mean S.D. Remarks

1. Issuance of barangay protection orders. 3.90 0.32 Much Implemented