CRIMES COMMITTED DURING PANDEMIC IN TUDELA, MISAMIS

OCCIDENTAL

A Research Paper Presented to the

Faculty of the Institute of Criminal Justice Education
Gov. Alfonso D. Tan College
Maloro, Tangub City

In partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY

Rohanie D. Benesilon
Reynald E. Barsenal

December 2021

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 GOV. ALFONSO D. TAN COLLEGE
Tangub City, 7214 Philippines
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INSTITUTE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE OF PANEL APPROVAL

This research attached hereto, “CRIMES COMMITTED DURING

PANDEMIC IN TUDELA, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL” prepared and submitted by
Rohanie D. Benesilon and Reynald Barsenal, in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY is hereby
recommended for approval.

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination

LOVE H. FALLORAN, Ph. D

Chairperson
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Date

ALJUN C. PILONGGO, Ph. D ROGIELOU P. ANDAM, Ph. D

Member Member
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Date Date

ELAINE Y. BANDIGAN, MSCJ

Adviser
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Date

This research is approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY.

LOVE H. FALLORAN, Ph. D

Dean, Institute of Criminal Justice Education
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Date

NORIEL B. ERAP, Ed. D

Vice President for Academic Affairs
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 ABSTRACT

The novel corona virus has become a worldwide public health pandemic that has induced
anomic conditions impacting daily routines. Since well-functioning criminal
investigations and proceedings which are crucial parts of a society governed by the rule
of law, it is essential to understand what are crimes committed during Covid19 pandemic.
The main purpose of this paper was to determine the crimes committed during pandemic
in Tudela, Misamis Occidental. The researchers wanted to know also the police
interventions conducted to minimize the occurrence of criminality in the said locality.
The respondents of this study were the 30 residents from the barangays with highest
crime volume. A descriptive quantitative method was employed in the study. The
findings of the study revealed that there were 22 different crimes committed during the
pandemic. These were Anti-Child Abuse Law, Anti-Gambling Law, Anti-VAWC Act of
2004, Cockfighting Law Of 1974, Comp. Dangerous Drugs Act 2002, Comprehensive Fa
Law, Falsification By Private Individual, Frustrated/Attempted Homicide, Frustrated
/Attempted Murder, Grave Threats, Homicide, Light Threat, Malicious Mischief, Murder
(Plain), Parricide, Qualified Theft, Qualified Trespass to Dwelling, Rape, Resisting
Authorities, RIR Damage to Property, RIR Homicide, RIR Physical Injury, Robbery.
With this, police interventions were conducted to minimize the occurrence of such
criminalities. With the help of the people in the community and the strict enforcement of
laws by authorities, these crimes could be lessened.

Keywords: Crimes, Pandemic, Police Intervention

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

First and foremost, the researchers want to offer this endeavor to our GOD

Almighty for the wisdom he bestowed upon us, the strength, peace of mind and good

health in order to finish this research.

We would like to express our deep and sincere gratitude to our thesis Adviser,

Ms. Elaine Bandigan, for her support and patience throughout this whole process. Her

guidance and encouragement helped us to become a better researcher. She has taught us

the methodology to carry out the research and to present the research works as clearly as

possible. We are extremely grateful for what she has offered to us and we are very

thankful for having such a good adviser like her;

Also, we would like to thank our research Professor, Dr. Aljun C. Pilonggo, and

Dr. Jerson P. Alo for their undying motivation and encouragement throughout this

journey;

We would like to thank our committee members for letting our defense become

unforgettable moments and for their brilliant comments and suggestions, thank you very

much.

To our statistician, Sir Clint Joy Quije, thank you very much for your time and

effort in answering our queries. You have been such a big part of this research journey.

Thank you very much.

We are extremely grateful to our parents for their love, prayers, care, and

sacrifices for educating and preparing us for our future. Also, we express our thanks to

our sisters and brothers who believed in us and pushed us to keep moving forward.

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 Finally, we would like to acknowledge and thank the wonderful staff of the

Institute of Criminal Justice Education headed by the active Dean, Dr. Love H. Falloran.

You all have become such an integral part of our journey over these last four years at

Gov. Alfonso D. Tan College. We would not have made it this far without your constant

words of encouragement, support and assistance. Thank you for always believing in us

and pushing us to be the best person we can be.

- The Researchers

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 DEDICATION

This study is wholeheartedly dedicated to our beloved parents, who have been our

source of inspiration and gave us strength when we thought of giving up, who continually

provide their moral, spiritual, emotional and financial support.

To our brothers, sisters, relatives, mentors, friends who shared their words of

advice and to the people who have supported us throughout our education.

And lastly, we dedicated this book to the Almighty God, thank you for your

guidance, strength, power of mind, protection and skills and for giving us a healthy life.

All of these, we offer to you.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

TITLE PAGE i

APPROVAL SHEET ii

ABSTRACT iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

DEDICATION vi

TABLE OF CONTENTS vii

LIST OF TABLES x

LIST OF FIGURES xi

LIST OF APPENDICES xii

Chapter

1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

Background of the Study 1

Theoretical Framework 3

Schematic Diagram of the Study 5

Statement of the Problem 6

Significance of the Study 6

Scope and Limitation of the Study 6

Research Design 7

Research Setting 7

Research Respondents 8

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 Research Instrument 8

Validation of Tools 8

Data Gathering Procedure 9

Data Analysis 8

Ethical Considerations 10

Definition of Terms 11

2 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Crimes Committed in Tudela, Misamis Occidental

(April 1, 2020-November 30, 2021) 14

Crime Volume Per Barangays in Tudela Misamis

Occidental 15

Police Interventions Conducted in Barangay Centro Napu 16

Police Interventions Conducted in Barangay Nailon 17

Police Interventions Conducted in Barangay Taguima 19

3 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings 26

Conclusion 27

Recommendations 27

REFERENCES 29

APPENDICES 31

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 CURRICULUM VITAE 37

LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1 Crimes Committed in Tudela, Misamis Occidental

(April 1, 2020-November 30, 2021) 14

2 Crime Volume Per Barangays in Tudela Misamis

Occidental 15

3 Police Interventions Conducted in Barangay Centro Napu 16

4 Police Interventions Conducted in Barangay Nailon 17

5 Police Interventions Conducted in Barangay Taguima 19

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page

1 Schematic Diagram of the Study 5

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 LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Page

A Letter to the Participants 32

B Letter of Permission 33

C Questionnaire 34

D Certification 35

E Program Proposed 36

F Monitoring Instrument …………………………………….. 37

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