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ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to determine the level of anti-illegal drug operations

strategy of the PNP and community participation of the residents in Davao City It

used non-experimental quantitative study that includes a correlational study. It is

because it has no variable manipulation besides it uses numerical data and aims

to determine the relationship between two variables namely the anti-illegal drug

operations strategy of PNP and community participation. Through probability

sampling approaches, precisely simple random sampling, 150 respondents were

identified. A survey questionnaire was used in gathering of data, mean and

standard deviation, Pearson (r), and regression analysis were the statistical tools

to answer the research objectives. Additionally, very high level of community

participation is evident because residents support the campaign against illegal

drugs and preventive education is a most significant strategy that help educate the

residents with the relevant information that complement the approaches employed

in reducing drug demand. The respondents' high ratings for their community

participation speak to the fact that this variable is always manifested. The result

showed that there is a significant relationship between anti-illegal drug operations

strategy of the Philippine National Police and community participation.

Keywords: Anti-illegal Drug Operations Strategy, Community Participation,

Davao City, Philippines

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost, praises and thanks to the God, the Almighty, for His

showers of blessings throughout my research work to complete the research

successfully. I would like to thank everyone who helped me finish this thesis in

some way.

I would like to thank Professor Liezl Mae S. Artogue, my research adviser,

for her patient instruction, passionate support, and constructive criticisms of this

study effort. Her insightful feedback pushed me to sharpen my thinking and

brought my work to a higher level.

I take this opportunity to express gratitude to all of the Panel of Examiners

for their help and support. Without their passionate participation and input, this

study could not have been successfully conducted.

In addition, I could not have completed this paper without the support of my

friends who provided stimulating discussions as well as happy distractions to rest

my mind outside of my research. Finally, I wish to thank my parents and siblings

for their support and encouragement throughout my study.

-CHERRY MAE I. AGUIO-

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET ii
ABSTRACT iii

ACKNOWLEDGMENT iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS v

LIST OF TABLES vii

LIST OF FIGURES viii

DEDICATION ix

Chapter Page

1 INTRODUCTION
Rationale 1
Research Objective 2
Hypothesis 3
Review of Related Literature 3
Anti-illegal Drug Operations Strategy 4
Community Participation 14
Theoretical Framework 21
Conceptual Framework 24
Definition of Terms 25

2 METHOD
Research Design 26
Research Respondents 27
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Research Locale 28
Research Instrument 30
Data Collection 31
Statistical Tools 32

3 RESULTS
Level of Anti-Illegal Drug Operations Strategy of the 33
Philippine National Police
Level of Community Participation 36
Correlation Between Variables 39
Influence of Anti-Illegal Drug Operations Strategy of the 39
Philippine National Police on Community Participation

4 DISCUSSION
Level of Anti-Illegal Drug Operations Strategy of the 41
Philippine National Police
Level of Community Participation 41
Correlation Between Variables 42
Influence of Anti-Illegal Drug Operations Strategy of the 42
Philippine National Police on Community Participation
Conclusion 43
Recommendation 43

References 45
Appendices

A Survey Questionnaire 50
B Letter of Permission to Conduct Study 52
CURRICULUM VITAE 53
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LIST OF TABLES

Tables Page

1. Level of Social Awareness of Graduating Criminology Students 35

2. Level of Humility of Graduating Criminology Students 38

3. Correlation Between Variables 39

4. Regression Analysis on Social Awareness

as Predictor of Humility 40
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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page

1. The Conceptual Framework of the Study showing the relationship between

independent variables and dependent variables of the study 24

2. Map of the Republic of the Philippines Showing Davao City 29

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DEDICATION

This humble piece of work is lovingly dedicated to my parents for their

unconditional love and support that makes me happy and inspired all

throughout this writing and whose good examples have taught

me to strive hard for the things that I aspire to achieve .

-Cherry-
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CURRICULUM VITAE

Cherry Mae I. Aguio

P-8 Acacia Angalan Tugbok, Davao City
Aguiocherry110@gmail.com
09266791821

EDUCATION

Tertiary St. John Paul II College of Davao

College of Criminology
Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Secondary Optaciano Hilay National High School

Manambulan, Tugbok Davao City

Elementary Anecito Barbarona Elementary School

Angalan, Tugbok Davao City

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

Housekeeping NCII
Bartending NCII
Front Office Services NCII

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Capable for analyzing and solving problems
Strong leadership and organizational skills

SEMINARS AND TRAINING ATTENDED

Magna Carta for Person with Disability (RA 7277)

St. John Paul II College of Davao
March 9, 2022

Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (RA 9262)

St. John Paul II College of Davao
January 12, 2021