ANTI DISTRACTIVE WALKING ACT IN BAGUIO CITY

A Thesis Presented to

The Faculty of the Undergraduate School

BAGUIO CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Baguio City

In Partial Fulfillment

Of the Requirements Leading to the Degree

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Arcio Jarrett

Calatan Jomarie S.

Consulta Dexter

Loresco Glyssa Mae T.

December 2022
 TABLE OF CONTENT

Page

Title Page …………………………………………………………… i

Table of Content …………………………………………………………… ii

Approval Sheet ……………………………………………………………. iv

Acknowledgement ………………………………………………………….. v

CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM

Background of the Study ………………………………………. 1

Conceptual framework …………………………………………. 10

Significance of the Study ……………………………………….. 11

Related Literature …………………………………………………. 12

Statement of the Problem ……………………………………… 13

CHAPTER II DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

Research Design ………………………………………………….. 15

Locale and Population of the Study ………………………….. 15

Data Gathering Tool/s ………………………………………….. 16

Data Gathering Procedures …………………………………….. 16

Treatment of Data ……………………………………………….. 17

References …………………………......................................... 19
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher would like to extend their sincerest gratitude and

appreciation to those who in one way or another had countless and

invaluable contributions and guidance to the researchers towards the

success of this study:

First and foremost, researchers thank the Almighty God for

bestowing wisdom, knowledge, understanding, patience, and

perseverance in bringing this study to its completion;

To the research adviser, Mr. Ernesto B. Bucalan Jr., RCRIM, for

giving pieces of advice, valuable and prudent suggestions for the

betterment of the study;

To Mr. Ramon L. Kindipan Sr.,PhD, Dean of the College of

Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) and chairman of the defense panel,

for his words of command in the immediate accomplishment of this

study.

The researchers are very sincere also in expressing thanks to

their parents, guardian, and friends who never failed in giving support,

love, care, encouragement, words of wisdom and especially providing

financial needs throughout the completion of this study.

Thank you and God Speed.

A.J

C.C.D

C.S.J

L.G.T
 Approval sheet

This thesis proposal entitled, “ANTI DISTRACTIVE WALKING

ACT IN BAGUIO CITY” prepared and submitted by JARRETH ARCIO,

JOMARIE CALATAN, DEXTER CONSULTA and GLYSSA MAE

LORESCO in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree,

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY, has been examined and

is hereby recommended for acceptance and approval for proposal

defense.

Ernesto B. Bucalan Jr.

Adviser

Accepted and approved by the PANEL OF EXAMINEES for research

undertaking

Dean Ramon L. Kindipan Sr., PhD

Chairman

Noted:

Princess joy Moyaen Beca May Palitayan

Ramon L. Kindipan Sr., PhD

Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education

Date:
 CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM

Background of the Study

The risks of using on the phone and texting while driving have

received a lot of attention, but there are other phone habits that might

land you in the emergency room. Oscar Moran, who acknowledged

texting while strolling through New York City, said: "Ten years ago, it

would be unusual to see people on their phones, but now practically

everyone that I meet is on their phone." Even though was crossing a

busy roadway, a woman was captured on camera conversing. I

understand I shouldn't, yet I still do it, she said. A term for the

phenomena has even been coined by the Urban Dictionary: Pedestrian.

(Shamrock32, 2009)

Despite the fact that viral videos showing individuals gazing at

their phones while walking into plants or falling into fountains may be

amusing, the scenario isn't always something to chuckle about. One

Philadelphian guy was on the phone when he tumbled onto the rails

and off a subway station. Fortunately for him, no train was

approaching.

The issue is so pervasive that this year, for the first time, the

National Safety Council classified distracted walking accidents as a

separate category in its annual injury reported. According to the

nonprofit organization, there have been more injuries as a result of

smartphone use than there were in 2000, when there were just 500

reported incidents to more than 2,000 in 2011.Falls are to cause for

over 80% of these injuries. (Stein, 2015). The research cautions that

distractions on the street "may lead [pedestrians] to trip, cross

roadways unsafely, or walk into immovable objects such as street

signs, doors, or walls." Perhaps more unexpectedly, though, 52% of

distracted walking accidents take place inside people's homes as

opposed to public spaces. According to Deborah Hersman, president,

and chief executive officer of the National Safety Council, "some of the

most dangerous scenarios in the home. The environment may be on

the stairs where someone can have a really terrible fall."

According to Deborah Hersman her, injuries and fractures are

frequent injuries resulting from inattentive walking. Some individuals

experienced fractures or joint dislocations. Hersman further cautioned

that as more individuals carry their telephones with them everywhere

they go, the frequency of accidents might keep increasing. (Stein, 2015)

There is no evidence to assume that pedestrians using their

smartphones while walking are a significant contributor to the carnage

on the roads, despite the fact that "distracted walking" is one of the

popular scapegoats for growing pedestrian fatality rates. (Lewyn, 2000)

 The number of pedestrians killed in traffic accidents in the US

has climbed by 50% in the last ten years, as Michael Lewyn highlighted

in an earlier blog article. Blaming the victim is a common justification

for inaction in this situation; in particular, the theory that "distracted

pedestrians" are to blame for the high rate of pedestrian fatalities.

According to this theory, the victims are distracted by their phones and

fail to notice oncoming traffic, which results in a high rate of

pedestrian fatalities. (Lewyn, 2000)

However, for three reasons, this argument cannot account for

the rise in pedestrian deaths. First off, there is no proof that distracted

walking contributes to a considerable number of fatalities. For

instance, the headline of one story published in 2014 in Governing,

"Too Many Pedestrians Injured by Looking at Their Phones," gives the

impression that hundreds of pedestrians had been murdered while

texting. However, the article itself claims that just a few deaths are

attributed to electronic gadgets by the federal authorities.

Second, low-income and elderly pedestrians, who are less likely

to use cellphones, are disproportionately affected by pedestrian

injuries. Only 53% of those over 65 and 71% (Lewyn, 2014) of people

making under $30,000 per year, according to the Pew Research Center,

possess cell phones; in contrast, over 90% of people under 29 and

those making over $75,000 have smartphones. Younger and wealthier

Americans would be more likely to suffer the consequences of speeding

automobiles if cell phones were a big contributor to the issue.

Third, the incidence of smartphone usage in European countries

is comparable to that in the US; in fact, it is greater in Sweden and the

Netherlands than in the US, and it is virtually as high in France and

England. In contrast to the 87 percent of Dutch, 86 percent of Swedes,

78 percent of Germans, 76 percent of British, and 75 percent of French

adults who possess smartphones, 81 percent of American adults do. If

distracted walking were such a serious issue, road fatalities in Europe

would have increased at the same rate as those in the United States. In

contrast, American traffic deaths have increased over the past ten

years, whereas European traffic deaths have decreased by more than a

third. Thus, there is a connection between cell phones and pedestrian

crashes is at best unproven, and at worst very weak. (Lewyn, 2014)

While the proposed ordinance may seem a bit out of this world, it

is worth noting that a bill was recently filed by New York Senator John

Liu in May this year, that seeks a statewide ban on mobile phone use

while walking. Citing risks and dangers posed by distracted walking; if

passed, their versions seeks to fine between $25 to $250. (Roces, 2019)

Throughout the United States and across the world, cities are

enacting bans on “distracted walking.” These bans target cell phone

users who cross the street while using a telephone. Doing so in certain
cities may result in a fine, community service, or even jail. Drawing

inspiration from municipalities, lawmakers in several states have

proposed similar statewide legislation. Pushback against these

measures is rare—as many people have either directly, or indirectly,

experienced the slow and oblivious behavior of “smartphone zombies.

This Article surveys these laws and demonstrates that the

science is, at best, mixed on whether device usage results in

distraction significant enough to put pedestrians at risk. Studies of

pedestrian deaths and injuries suggest that pedestrian distraction

plays a minimal role in pedestrian injuries. And those who are most at

risk of serious death or injury—elderly pedestrians—are barely

mentioned in debates over distracted walking bans. This Article argues

that these distracted walking prohibitions are not only poor traffic

policy, but also exemplify a trend of blaming pedestrians for deaths

and injuries caused by drivers. What’s more, by criminalizing common

behavior, these bans create a further opportunity for selective

enforcement by the police. Those most likely to suffer the penalties

from distracted walking prohibitions are racial minorities and others

living in areas deemed “high crime.” Distracted walking bans therefore,

contribute to selective enforcement of criminal law and burden the

most disadvantaged members of society with additional fines and

penalties. (Smith, 2022)

 Pedestrians were observed at 20 high-risk intersections during 1

of 3 randomly assigned time windows in 2012. Observers recorded

demographic and behavioral information, including use of a mobile

device (talking on the phone, text messaging, or listening to

music). Distracting activity is common among pedestrians, even while

crossing intersections. Technological and social distractions increase

crossing times, with text messaging associated with the highest risk

(Thompson, 2012).

Distracted walking bans have never been addressed in academic

legal scholarship. They are barely examined or criticized when they are

proposed—instead attracting widespread media attention for their

quirkiness. But odd little crimes like these can have significant

negative impacts on people’s lives, fail to help those who they are

meant to aid, and implicate wider systemic injustices in the legal

system. It is therefore worthwhile to examine these overlooked laws

more closely, consider less burdensome and more effective alternatives,

and realize that perhaps many other similar, neglected infractions are

deserving of similar critique and attention. (Smith, 2022)

In the era of smartphones, everyone’s distracted—at the dinner

table, while driving, and yes, while walking. That’s one of the biggest

problems: When pedestrians pay no attention to the road, they put in

danger not just themselves, but other drivers as well.

 The City Council of Baguio is working toward addressing that

particular problem. It has approved on its third and final

reading the Anti-Distracted Walking Ordinance, which prohibits

pedestrians from using any distractive mobile device while passing

sidewalks and crossing the street. The proponent of the ordinance was

Scout Official For-A-Day councilor Eriko Coscolluela. It was

then adopted by councilors Faustino Olowan, Peter Fianza, and Levy

Lloyd Orcales. Coscolluela emphasizes that pedestrians using mobile

devices while walking not only lose awareness and get into accidents,

but also tend to slow down and affect the pace of other pedestrians

around them.

The city ordinance provide that violators will not be penalized for

the first offense. As for the succeeding offenses, the fees will be as

follows: P1,000 for the second offense, P2,000 for the third offense,

and P2,500 with community service or imprisonment of 11-30 days for

the fourth and succeeding offenses.

The ordinance also prohibit pedestrians from skimming any

reading material while on the road. Barangay tanods and enforcers,

the Public Order and Safety Division of the Mayor’s office, the Baguio

City Police Office, and the Baguio Traffic Management Unit are all

authorized to apprehend any potential violators.(Leandre Grecia)

 In today’s era of modern technology, a lot of people are attached

to their mobile devices and detached from society. Everyone’s

distracted doing their own little thing, not knowing the harm and

danger mobile devices can cause. Pedestrians who cross the street

don’t pay attention to the signs. Next thing you know, they wind up in

the hospital or worse, dead. This is where the Anti-Distracted Walking

Ordinance steps in (Wacangan, 2019).

According to SOFAD Eriko R. Conscolluela, a proponent of the

ordinance, using mobile devices and other destructive devices while

crossing the street make pedestrians lose focus and awareness of their

surroundings. Thus, more likely leading them to accidents. In addition,

the use of mobile devices slows down a person’s walking pace,

therefore, causing other pedestrians to also adjust.

The city government of Baguio has approved an ordinance

prohibiting the use of mobile devices and other gadgets, as well as

reading from anything that has a text, while crossing the street or

walking on the sidewalk in Baguio. The ordinance was originally

proposed by Scout Official for a Day (SOFAD), Councilor Eriko

Coscoluela on October 8, 2018. The ordinance states that distracted

walking is a major pedestrian safety concern, citing pedestrian

fatalities getting worse each year.

 Baguio City has cited that the number of people injured as a

result of reckless behaviors is alarmingly increasing by the day, also

making it a major pedestrian concern. Section 14 of the ordinance also

states that, besides electronic devices, the adopted ordinance also

prohibits the reading of any reading material while crossing a

pedestrian lane and walking on sidewalks. (Wacangan, 2019)

Persons violating the ordinance face a maximum penalty of

PHP2,500 fine and community service or 11 to 30 days imprisonment

on the fourth and succeeding offenses. According to Councilor Eriko

Coscoluela, “Distracted driving is a deep-rooted problem that many

cities and provinces in the country have prohibited the use of

technology, especially cellphone while driving. However, the problem of

distracted walking is a relatively new one but an emerging cause of

numerous road accidents.” Each year, more people get injured because

of texting, talking or listening to music while on their cellphones,

unmindful of their surroundings (Agoot, 2019).

An exemption is being sought if a person who is in a stationary

position and goes to the side of the sidewalk and does not obstruct the

flow of people should not be considered as a violator. The Distracted

Walking Ordinance of 2018 was crafted by scout official for-a-day

councilor Eriko Coscoluela which sought to ensure the safety of

pedestrians and was carried by the legislative body. The ordinance

aims to regulate the use of mobile electronic devices by certain

individuals in the city. Under the ordinance, no pedestrian should

cross a street or highway while viewing a mobile electronic device in a

manner that averts his or her visual attention to the said device.

Parents or guardians are reminded to keep their eyes on their children

from viewing said devices while crossing streets, roads, and highways

to prevent the incidents that compromise their safety. However, among

those exempted from the coverage of the measure are pedestrians

using a mobile electronic device for the sole purpose of making an

emergency call or text and emergency responders viewing a mobile

electronic device while in the performance of their official duties

(Catajan, 2019).

Pedestrian have the right to occupy or pass on space or portion

of traffic way allocated for them like crossing on pedestrian lanes and

passing on sidewalks or catwalks. In addition, pedestrians, as part of

the traffic system, their fundamental duty is to observe and obey all

traffic rules and regulations. Motorist should also know the right of the

pedestrians so that they will not be using the portions of the traffic way

allocated for the pedestrians for parking purposes. Observing traffic

conditions- You are the eyes and ears of the department when on

traffic patrol. You must supply information about what is happening

on the street. This information may be used for mane purposes

(Darlito, 2009).

Telling drivers and pedestrian how where they may not move or

stand at a particular place especially during periods of congestion and

or emergencies This important part of traffic supervision is officially

defined as telling drivers and pedestrians how and where they may or

may not move or stand at a particular place, especially during periods

of congestion or in emergencies. Officer ordinarily employed in traffic

direction (Valdueza, 2013).

These are mostly composed by voluntary non-government

organizations (NGOs) radio communication group, rotary organization

and other voluntary clubs. These organizations usually develop citizens

responsibilities conduct organized educational campaign instill

awareness of the traffic problem and provide information regarding

major traffic requirements needs (Darlito & Ernard, 2014).

Theoretical / Conceptual Framework

To a significant amount of research and promotion, the AAOS

has increased Americans' awareness that distracted driving is

causing crashes, injuries, and even deaths. It's an important public

safety issue that the AAOS has championed for more than 5 years.
In 2015, the Academy expanded its injury prevention efforts to

include distracted walking—pedestrians focused on their cell

phones, bopping to the music in their ear buds, or otherwise not

paying attention to their surroundings. As a result, they may fall

down stairs, trip over curbs or other streetscapes, and, in some

instances, step into traffic—sustaining cuts, bruises, sprains, and

fractures.

The Academy's "Digital Dead walkers" public service

announcement (PSA) campaign includes television and radio

advertisements that humorously but effectively highlight what can

happen when people talk, text, listen to music, or focus on anything

or anyone other than getting where they need to go. Introduced in

2015, the campaign will air through the end of this year. To date,

the PSAs have reached more than 723 million viewers and listeners.

Although the PSAs are raising awareness of the distracted walking

issue, the AAOS Communications Cabinet thought that a lack of

information and understanding about American perceptions and

behaviors related to distracted walking were potentially limiting

their impact.

We know that emergency department visits for pedestrian

injuries involving a cell phone more than doubled between 2004

and 2010, according to a study appearing in the journal Accident

Analysis & Prevention it was established in 1969 by Frank

Haight. We also know that distracted pedestrians may have been a

contributing factor in the 4,200 pedestrian deaths and 70,000

injuries in traffic crashes in 2010, according to the National

Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

Is this a serious problem? If such is the case, why aren't

pedestrians more attentive to their surroundings and the task of

safely going where they need to go.

Significance of the Study

Anti-Distractive Walking Ordinance took effect in Baguio City

(August 1, 2019) proposed by Scout Official For-A-Day councilor

Eriko Coscolluela on October 8, 2018. Coming up with this study

would be beneficial to the following: Baguio City Police Office,

Public Order and Safety Division, Traffic Management Unit and the

community. The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) personnel may be

able to use the findings of this study in projecting the manpower

resources needed by the PNP in strategic areas in the city of baguio.

The Public Order and Safety Division(POSD) may be able to use it in

legislating for additional support to local police in its bid of

improving the peace and order in the area that would possibly boost
a better tourism industry in the city. Baguio Traffic Management

Unit (TMU) may also be able to gain insight from the study which

enable them to prevent traffic accident to maintain smooth flow

traffic. The community may be guided by the findings of this study

to understand the importance of this ordinance Anti-Distractive

Walking Act and be aware of their moral responsibility to help

maintain a lasting peace and order. The future researchers this

study will serve as their basis and reference in conducting their

future related studies. It will guide theme to formulate a better

research that is applicable to the present situation.

Related Literature

In March 2012, the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) adopted an

ordinance that prohibited pedestrians from distractions including

talking on cellphones, listening to music with headphones, texting,

attending to personal hygiene or reading newspapers or magazines

while crossing the UTA rail tracks on the streets of Salt Lake City.

Distracted walkers are subject to a $50 civic fine and repeated

offenses could cost $100. Efforts to make it a statewide law failed in

July 2012. Further, UTA officials re- ported that the ordinance was

working and that pedestrians were doing it the right way more often

(Cortez, 2012; David- son, 2012). In December 2010, the Pedestrian

Council of Australia (PCA) launched the “Lambs to the slaughter-wait

for the green” pedestrian safety awareness campaign. The concept was

developed around the behavior of many pedestrians who often act like

sheep when crossing the road, particularly at traffic lights. Many are

either listening to iPods & MP3 players, texting or using mobile

phones. The campaign thought to highlight the dangers of distracted

walking (Fig. 6). The PCA recently launched another pedestrian safety

awareness campaign “Don't tune out stop look listen think”. This

awareness program is also targeted at pedestrians using electronic

mobile devices when crossing the road. Further, the New South Wales

(NSW) Police said it would support laws banning the use of iPods,

mobile phones, and other electronic devices while crossing the road

and riding bicycles (PCA, 2012)

Statement of the Problem

 The main purpose of the study is to assess the Anti Distractive

Walking Act in Baguio City. Specifically, it sought to answer the

following questions;

1.What is the level of effectiveness of the Anti-Distractive Walking Act

in Baguio City?

2.What are the factors affecting the successful implementation of the

Anti-Distractive Walking Act in Baguio City?

3.What are the actions of the government as to the factors affecting the

implementation of Anti Distractive Walking Act in Baguio City.

Chapter 2
 DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

This chapter covers the specific procedures of how the study was

conducted. Specifically, it presents the research design, population and

locale of the study, data gathering tool, data gathering procedures, and

treatment of the data.

Research Design

The study will use descriptive survey method in quantitative

research. Descriptive research is a research method that attempts to

collect quantifiable information for statistical analysis of the population

sample and descriptive research aims to accurately and systematically

describe a population, situation or phenomenon (McCombes, 2019).

Descriptive survey research is an approach to provide

researchers with relevant and accurate information. Descriptive Survey

Design engages the people who are at the center of the research

objective. The researchers used this method because a Survey-

questionnaire will be distributed to specific respondents that aim to

know the extent to which different conditions can be obtained

regarding on the anti-distractive walking ordinance in Baguio City.

Locale and Population of the Study

Baguio City is perfect location for interviews because the

researchers will be able to get a plentitude of significant information’s

different ideas and distinct opinion from real experiences of the people

that are needed in the study.

Convenience sampling was used, which is a specified type of

non-probability sampling method that relies on the data collection from

population members who are conveniently available to participate in

the study. It is a type of sampling where the first available primary

source will be used for the research without additional requirements

prior to the selection of subjects who will be participating in the study

(Lewis and Thornhill, 2012).

Data Gathering Tool

The study will use questionnaire as the primary instrument in

gathering the data. A questionnaire is a written set of questions

prepared and distributed to the responses to certain queries. The

formula of the questions is based from reliable cite and is intended to

obtain information about the conditions from which the respondents

are assumed to have knowledge. The questionnaire is composed of

three parts. The first part of the questionnaire includes the level of

effectiveness of the Anti-Distractive Walking Ordinance in Baguio

City. The second part of the questionnaire includes the factors

affecting the successful implementation of Anti- Distractive Walking

Ordinance in Baguio City. The third part of the questionnaire

contains the actions of the government as to the factors affecting the

 implementation of the Anti- Distractive Walking Ordinance in Baguio

City.

Data Gathering Procedure

In gathering the data, a letter to conduct a research study and a

letter to the Dean was prepared. The researchers will float

questionnaires to the respondents on the time of their availability, the

target respondents of the study are the residents of Baguio City. A

letter to the respondent will be attach; permission will be obtained from

the participating residents. The data collected from the respondents

will be secured, tallied and analyzed.

Treatment of Data

Descriptive statistics such as frequency count, ranking mean will

be use to analyze the data that will be taken from the respondent's

answer in the questionnaire.

For Part 1 of the questionnaire which is the Level of effectiveness of

the Anti-Distractive Walking Ordinance in Baguio City, the results was

interpreted using the following scale:

NUMERICAL STATISTICAL DESCRIPTIVE

SYMBOLS

SCALE LIMIT EQUIVALENT

4 3.00-4.00 Highly Effective HE

3 2.00-2.99 Moderately Effective ME

2 1.00-1.99 Slightly Effective SE

1 0.01-0.99 Least Effective LE

For Part 2 of the questionnaire which is the factors affecting the

successful implementation of the Anti-Distractive Walking Ordinance

in Baguio City, the results was interpreted using the following scale:

NUMERICAL STATISTICAL DESCRIPTIVE

SYMBOL

SCALE LIMIT EQUIVALENT

4 3.00-4.00 Highly Serious HS

3 2.00-2.99 Moderately Serious MS

2 1.00-1.99 Slight Serious SS

1 0.01-0.99 Not Serious NS

For Part 3 of the questionnaire which is the actions of the

government as to the factors affecting the implementation of Anti-

Distractive Walking Ordinance in Baguio City, the results was

interpreted using the following scale:

NUMERICAL STATISTICAL DESCRIPTIVE

SYMBOLS
SCALE LIMIT RANGE

4 3.00-4.00 Highly Needed HN

3 2.00-2.99 Moderately Needed MN

2 1.00-1.99 Slight Needed SN

1 0.01-0.99 Least Needed LN

Questionnaire

Name (Optional):

Part I: Please put a check mark (✓) on the level of effectiveness of

the Anti- Distractive Walking Act in Baguio City.

Numerical Scale Descriptive Equivalent Symbol

4 Highly Effective HE
 3 Moderately Effective ME

2 Slightly Effective SE

1 Least Effective LE

Statements 4 3 2 1

HE ME SE LE

1. It reduces crime incidents like snatching.

2. It prevents the people from accidents like

trips and falling from the stairs.

3. It avoid penalties.

4. It prevents bothering people when walking.

5. It avoids bumping into other people.

6. Individual will be attentive to its

surroundings.

7. As there are no obstacles, everyone can get

to their location easily.

8. It avoids traffic collisions.

9. It reduces obstruction on the road.

10. It avoids restricting the mobility of other

pedestrian.
Part 2. Please put a check mark (✓) on the factors affecting the

successful implementation of the Anti- Distractive Walking Act in

Baguio City.

Numerical Scale Descriptive Equivalent Symbol

4 Highly Serious HS

3 Moderately Serious MS

2 Slight Serious SS

1 Least Serious LS

4 3 2 1

HS MS SS LS

1. The residents are not following the

ordinance even though there is a fine.

2. There are only few authorized personnel

are guarding the streets, pedestrians and
overpass.
3. Residents forget about the ordinance.

4. Lack of knowledge about the ordinance.

5. Emergency calls.

6. Refuse to pay attention to signs and

warnings.

7. The ordinance was violated by the

authorities themselves.

8. Lack of law enforcement through regular

reminders.

9.Improper law implementation and

dissemination.

10.Disobedience

Part 3. Please put a check mark (✓) on the actions of the

government as to the factors affecting the implementation of the

Anti- Distractive Walking Act in Baguio City.

Numerical Scale Descriptive Equivalent Symbol

4 Highly Needed HN

3 Moderately Needed MN

2 Slightly Needed SN

1 Least Needed LN
 4 3 2 1

HN MN SN LN

1. Deploy more authorized personnel in the

streets, pedestrians and overpass.

2. Upgrading the penalties of the violation.

3. Confiscate their gadgets or any materials

that they are using while walking.

4. Put signage on the streets.

5. Authorized personnel should always

remind the residents about the ordinance
and its penalty imposed.

6. Incorporate instructions on appropriate

ethics and behavior in relation to the law in
the classroom.

7. Establish a campaign or educational

events in each barangay to promote
knowledge about the law.

8. Place advertisements on the live screen

as a constant reminder.

9. Scout students to spend a day acting as

authorities to observe and learn about what
officials do on the ordinance implemented.

10. Use a recorded megaphone in reminding

people about the law, particularly on
weekends and holidays when people are
flocking in Baguio City.

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