APPROVAL SHEET

This undergraduate thesis entitled “Level of Awareness of the Students of

College of Criminal Justice Education on Republic Act 11549,” prepared and
submitted by Medardo F. Daet Jr., Aldwin B. Degrano, Russel E. Dela Cruz,
Anafemaru V. Dela Luna, Harold B. Delos Santos, Renato B. Enilda Jr., Eduardo B.
Lacao Jr., Leomar A. Marcelo, Jovee M. Jover, and John Edwin G. Alamayda in
partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Law
Enforcement Administration, has been recommended for approval.

MARICAR C. AGUILAR, MSCJ

Adviser

Certified as to the appropriateness of data analysis and correctness of grammar,

style, and format.

ROY HECTOR B. CASEM, MPA MA. VERONICA F. MAGAY, MAT

Data Analyst Critic Reader

Approved as partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of

Science in Law Enforcement Administration.

Panel of Examiners

KELVIN R. INSIGNE, MSCJ MARY ANN A. SALAZAR, PhD

Member Member

MARY YOLE APPLE DECLARO-RUEDAS

RECO Member

MARIBEL B. FLORES
Research Chair

Accepted on __________ as partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree

Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement Administration.

MARY GRACE F. BAROLO, PhD

Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education

ARTEMIO M. GONZALES, JR., MPH, MAN

Director, Research and Development

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researchers wish to extend their deepest gratitude and appreciation to the

following persons who exerted their efforts and assistance for the completion of this

study:

First and foremost, to the Almighty Father for enabling them to accomplish this

study.

To their critic reader Ms. Ma. Veronica F. Magay, for her patience in correcting

the manuscript and in giving insightful feedback on the research draft;

To Mr. Roy Hector B. Casem, for analysing their data and for giving time, effort

and for his helpful comments on the subject of this research;

To Ms. Maricar C. Aguilar, their thesis adviser and instructor for motivating

them to pursue this study and for her unending support and inspiring words during those

times that they are doing their thesis;

Panelists: Mr. Kelvin R. Insigne, Dr. Mary Ann A. Salazar, and Mrs. Mary

Yole Apple Declaro-Ruedas who also serve as as their mentors in enhancing and

developing their research paper especially when they encounter difficulty on improving

their conclusions and recommendations;

To the respondents of the study who spend time on answering question on their

questioner.

To friends, for giving them courage and advice in overcoming problems in dealing

this study.

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 Their deepest and whole – hearted gratitude is hereby expressed to their beloved

parents, brothers, sisters, and relatives who serve as their encouragement in fulfilment of

this study; their financial and moral supports are really big help and big boast.

M. F. D. Jr.
A.B.D.
R.E.D.C.
A.V.D.L.
H.B.D.S.
R.B.E.Jr.
E.B.L.Jr.
L.A.M
J.M.J.
J.E.G.A.

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 DEDICATION

We dedicated this study to the following the people who inspired us to finish our

study.

First of all, to our Almighty God for giving us the strength and determination

needed to finish this study.

To our parents; Mr. Medardo A. Daet Sr., Mr. Adolfo A. Degrano, Mrs.

Amelia E. Dela Cruz, Mr. Alvin C. Delos Santos, Mr. Renato L. Enilda, Mrs.

Lillian B. Lacao, Mrs. Leonor A. Marcelo, Mrs. Rose M. Jover, and Mr. Eduardo

C. Almayda.

To our friends who never failed to support us to finish this study.

To our adviser who never hesitated to share her knowledge to us.

Lastly, to the College of Criminal Justice Education faculty members who guided

and inspired to us reach the zenith of our endeavour.

Thank you and God Bless!

M. F. D. Jr.
A.B.D.
R.E.D.C.
A.V.D.L.
H.B.D.S.
R.B.E.Jr.
E.B.L.Jr.
L.A.M
J.M.J.
J.E.G.A.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
TITLE PAGE
APPROVAL SHEET
ACKNOWLEDGMENT i
DEDICATION ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS iv
LIST OF TABLES vii
LIST OF FIGURES viii
ABSTRACT ix

CHAPTER

I BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Introduction 1
Statement of the Problem 3
Objectives of the Study 3
Conceptual Framework 4
Significance of the Study 4
Scope and Limitations 5
Operational Definition of Terms 5

II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES 8

III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 12

Research Site 19
Units of Analysis/Research Respondents 12
Research Design 13
Research Instrument 13
Data Analysis 13

IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 14

V CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 25

Summary of Findings 25
Conclusions 26
Recommendations 26

REFERENCES 27

APPENDICES 29
A.Communication/Permit to Conduct the Study 30
B.Survey Questionnaire 32
C.Statistical Computations 37
Pictures/Plates/Documentation 40

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CURRICULUM VITAE 42

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table Title Page

1 Demographic profile 15

2 Level of awareness 19

3 Relationship between the demographic 24

profile and level of awareness

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Title Page

1 Research paradigm. 5

2 Research site (Source: Google Maps) 12

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 ABSTRACT

DAET, MEDARDO FRANCISCO; DEGRANO, ALDWIN BURGOS;

DELA CRUZ, RUSSEL ERODIAS; DELA LUNA, ANAFEMARU VILLONES;
DELOS SANTOS, HAROLD BETIOLA; ENILDA, RENATO BANSUELO JR.;
LACAO, EDUARDO BRABONGA JR.; MARCELO, LEOMAR ARANDEZ;
JOVER, JOVEE MARTINEZ; and ALMAYDA, JOHN EDWIN GUARIN, College
of Law, Enforcement Administration, Main Campus, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro,
Philippines. May 2022. Level of Awareness of the Students of the College Criminal
Justice Education on Republic Act 11549.

Adviser: Maricar C. Aguilar

This research was conducted to determine the profile of the students of College of

Criminal Justice Education; their level of awareness on Republic Act 11549; and test if

there is a significant relationship between the demographic profile of respondents and

their level of awareness on RA 11549.

There were two hundred (200) respondents of the study. The descriptive

correlation method of research is used in data gathering and then data gathering

instrument used in this study was in the form of questionnaire. The information collected

in this study was tabulated, tallied and analysed using descriptive statistics.

The study found out that most numbers of respondents are male and from the

course of BS Criminology with an age of around 21-30. Their level of awareness on RA

11549; basic concept of the law, amendments, and implications to recruitment process are

“very high”. The profile of respondents in terms age, sex, and program have significant

relationship with their level of awareness on Republic Act 11549; basic concept of the

law, amendments, and implications to recruitment process. On the other hand, in terms of

year, there is significant relationship to basic concept of the law and implications to

recruitment process but no significant relationship when it comes to amendments.

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