Department of Political Science

College of Arts and Social Sciences

Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology

LETTER REQUEST

August 10, 2022

PCPT Neil Mark Quipanes

Officer In-Charge
Iligan City Police Station 1
IBJT Compound Tambo Hinaplanon, Iligan City

Dear PCPT Quipanes,

Good Day.

We are fourth-year Political Science students of Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of

Technology currently conducting a study entitled "Implementation of RA 9262 otherwise known as
the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 at the Time of Pandemic: The
Case of PNP, Iligan City." This study aims to look into the implementation of R.A. 9262 by the PNP
and their partner agencies in Iligan City during the pandemic.

In accordance with this, we humbly request your assistance. We would like request a key informant
interview with PNP personnel that handle Violence Against Women and Children cases.

Please reach out to us, through the contact details below if you approve of our request. You may also
input your desired date and time of interview so that we may arrange it for your convenience. Rest
assured that information gathered will remain confidential and will be used for academic purposes
only. Thank you and more power to you!

Respectfully yours,
Danica Kaye David Nichole Simblante
(0975-190-6190/ danicakaye.david@g.msuiit.edu.ph) (0907-172-8353/ nichole.simblante@g.msuiit.edu.ph)

Janida Gulam
(0926-205-2209 / janida.gulam@g.msuiit.edu.ph) Thesis Adviser:

Krizsa Mae Ongy Dr. Elaine Baluete

(0956-932-4767 / krizsamae.ongy@g.msuiit.edu.ph)
 INFORMED CONSENT FORM

Research Title: Implementation of RA 9262 otherwise known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and
their Children Act of 2004 at the Time of Pandemic: The Case of PNP, Iligan City

INTRODUCTION: Good day! You are invited to participate in this research study involving the use of
RA 9262 during the Covid 19 pandemic. We ask that you answer the interview guide as honestly
as possible. Rest assured that any information you provide will be treated with strict
confidentiality and used solely for academic purposes. Please note that you have complete
discretion whether to participate or not.

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN THIS STUDY? We, the 4th year BA Political Science students of the Mindanao
State University - Iligan Institute of technology in Iligan City, Philippines, are writing a research paper that
aims to look into the implementation of R.A. 9262 by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and their
partner agencies in Iligan City during the COVID-19 Pandemic. If you decide to participate, you will be
interviewed regarding your knowledge about this topic. Please keep in mind that there are no
right or wrong answers. This interview will last for thirty minutes.

WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS AS A RESEARCH PARTICIPANT?

● This is a voluntary participation. You have the right to participate at all or leave the interview at
any time.
● You can decide to decline the participation.
● You can freely ask for any clarifications, especially about your rights as a research participant.
● You can also ask for any clarifications regarding the study.

Consent of Respondents:
Do you agree to participate?
● Yes
● No (If respondent answers no, “Thank you for taking the time to speak with us today.”)

In addition to taking notes, we would like to audio record this session.The recording will help us to
summarize today’s discussion concisely. Rest assured that information gathered will remain
confidential and will be used for academic purposes only.
Do you agree to have this interview recorded? The data from the recordings will be anonymous.
● Yes
● No

Printed Name and Signature of Respondent: ___________________ Date: ____________

Source of template: School of GeoSciences – Ethics Committee, 2013

 KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEW (KII) GUIDE: PNP PERSONNELS

Name (Optional): ____________________

Age (Optional): ______________________
Position: ___________________________

1. How long have you been in service?

2. How long have you been handling VAWC cases?
3. What is your specific assignment in handling VAWC cases?
a. What are specific duties assigned to you?
4. Were you given a specific training or seminar on responding VAWC cases during the pandemic?
If yes: What was the purpose of these training sessions?
If no: How about before the pandemic?
5. How long does it take for PNP to take an action when someone files a report? What is the
process?
6. After the process is done, what support is often given to VAWC victims?
7. What are the most common types of domestic abuse reported through the VAWC desk
throughout the pandemic?
8. Have you encountered any problems in performing your duties in responding to VAWC cases
during the pandemic? If so, what are these problems?
a. In your opinion why do you think these problems occur?
b. How did you resolve these problems?
9. What policies, initiatives and measures can you suggest in order to have a more efficient solvency
of VAWC in Iligan City during the pandemic?