THE EFFECTS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CURFEW IN

MAINTAINING PUBLIC ORDER AMONG MINORS IN

BUENAVISTA, PAGADIAN CITY.

By
Telan, Regie T.
Cuizon, Elsie P.
Magsayo, Hamy Lou V.
Ramig, Renante M.
Arapon, Rodel M.

May 2022
 Respondent No: ________

Questionnaire

Direction: As part of our undergraduate research thesis at Yllana Bay View College, we are
conducting a survey that examines “the effects of the implementation of a curfew in the
prevention of public disorder among minors in Buenavista, Pagadian City”. Any information
obtained in this study will remain confidential.

Part 1: Socio-demographic Profile

Age: ________ Sex: _______

Civil Status: Profession/occupation: _______

Part 2: Assessment of the Implementation of Curfew for Minors

A. Prohibition of the opening of Sari-sari store during late hours

Statements Strongl Agree Neutral Disagre Strongly

y Agree e Disagree

1. Sari-sari stores are not allowed to open during

late hours of the night

2. Barangay tanod are doing regular inspection

on sari-sari store during late hours

3. Sari-sari stores observed properly the

ordinance to close their stores from 7 PM to 5
AM every day

4. Authorities strictly imposing penalties on

sari-sari store caught open during late hours

5. The Barangay authorities has posted signage

to warn the residents of the sanctions if they will
violate the provision of the ordinance.
 B. Prohibition of Minors from loitering during late hours

Statements Strongl Agree Neutra Disagree Strongly

y Agree l Disagree

1. Barangay tanods are doing a routine

inspection of streets during late hours

2. Authorities strictly impose penalties for

minors caught loitering during late hours

3. The Barangay has installed a siren to

inform the residents of the starting time for
the curfew

4. Local authorities installed proper street

lighting to prevent minors from loitering in
the streets.

5. Information are disseminated about curfew

through seminars and flyers in our
community.

C. Prohibition of minors from entering an internet cafe

Statements Strongl Agree Neutra Disagree Strongly

y Agree l Disagree

1. Barangay tanods are doing a routine

inspection of internet cafe during late hours

2. Internet cafes strictly followed the policy

not to allow minors from using their internet
during late hours.

3. Internet cafés were warned about penalties

if caught open during late hours

4. Authorities are very strict on implementing

the “No minors in internet Café during late
hours.
5. People in the community are given
incentives when reporting internet cafes who
are allowing minors in internet cafes.
Part 3: Effects of Curfew for Minors
Statements Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree
Property crimes
I observed that curfew has prevented our
community from burglary
I observed that curfew has reduced
incidence of robbery.
Violence against women and children
I observed that there is less cases of
violence against women in our
community.
I observed that human trafficking and
child exploitation has reduced in our
community.
Vandalism
I observed that there are no more cases of
cutting auto tires in our community.
I observed that the implementation of
curfew in our community made the
drawing or writing on walls became
fewer.
Transport of illegal materials
I noticed that people are prevented from
transporting of illegal drugs in our
community.
I observed that people are prevented from
carrying illegal fire arms in our
community.
Juvenile Violation
I observed juvenile violations has
decreased.

Thank you very much, for completing this interview. We very much appreciate your help with this
research.