BURAUEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Office of Research and Development

Burauen, Leyte
Title of Form: Control No. BCCORD-F-URPF
Undergraduate Research Revision No. 1
Proposal Form
Date May 21, 2023

I. Research Title

MY PAST DOESN’T DEFINE WHO I AM: A STUDY ON QUALITY

OF LIFE OF FEMALE EX-CONVICT DURING PANDEMIC IN

BURAUEN LEYTE

II. Name of Researcher(s):

¹Jeffrey V. Coles
²Edrian Salazar
³Monark R. Alcober
⁴Ador B. Nodalo
⁵Marjon D. Quiton
⁶Rodel N. Calderon
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Specialization: Criminology
Contact Detail(s): ¹colesjeffrey48@gmail.com
²Edriansalazar214@gmail.com
³monarkriel@gmail.com
⁴adornodalo20@gmail.com
⁵Reyfunk19@gmail.com
⁶rodelcalderon05@gmail.com
Research Adviser: Judy Ann Rose Permejo

VISION
Burauen Community College shall emerge as the premier local
public educational institution in Eastern Visayas which is
responsive to the needs of the community, and develops students
to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges as
active participants in shaping the world of the future.
MISSION
Burauen Community College offers a holistic, and outcomes-
based experiential learning to develop the youth to be
responsible individuals with integrity and service as agents of
equality. It will serve as a venue for the development of
individuals in the areas of academics, research, community
extension and innovative technology.
 BURAUEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Office of Research and Development
Burauen, Leyte
Title of Form: Control No. BCCORD-F-URPF
Undergraduate Research Revision No. 1
Proposal Form
Date May 21, 2023

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APPROVAL SHEET

The undergraduate research manuscript here to attached, entitled “FINDING

PROTECTION IN EXCLUSION”: A CASE STUDY OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY OF
A MAMANWA TRIBE prepared and submitted at the Department of Criminology and
Forensics by Block 404 Group 7 in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
course, Criminological Research 2 is hereby presented.

DR. SOLOMON ALCOBER

Adviser
Date Signed: _____________
________________________________________________________________
APPROVED by the Oral Examination Committee on ___________ with a rating
__________.

GIBSON C. TOBIAS DARYL D. SEVILLA, MAEd

Member Member
Date Signed: ____________ Date Signed: ____________

JESSIELYN M. ABORDO, JD, PhD CIELITO VIRGEL G. ACOSTA,

ME
Member Member
Date Signed: ____________ Date Signed: ____________

CHERON O. REYES, MSCrim

Dean, CCJE/ Chairman
Date Signed: _____________
___________________________________________________________________
___________
Accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course, Criminological
Research 2.

JETT C. QUEBEC, PhD

President
Burauen Community College
Date Signed: _____________

VISION
Burauen Community College shall emerge as the premier local
public educational institution in Eastern Visayas which is
responsive to the needs of the community, and develops students
to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges as
active participants in shaping the world of the future.
MISSION
Burauen Community College offers a holistic, and outcomes-
based experiential learning to develop the youth to be
responsible individuals with integrity and service as agents of
equality. It will serve as a venue for the development of
individuals in the areas of academics, research, community
extension and innovative technology.
 BURAUEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Office of Research and Development
Burauen, Leyte
Title of Form: Control No. BCCORD-F-URPF
Undergraduate Research Revision No. 1
Proposal Form
Date May 21, 2023

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Truly success is a product of hardwork, dedication, immense patience and

outstanding endurance and sacrifice.

VISION
Burauen Community College shall emerge as the premier local
public educational institution in Eastern Visayas which is
responsive to the needs of the community, and develops students
to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges as
active participants in shaping the world of the future.
MISSION
Burauen Community College offers a holistic, and outcomes-
based experiential learning to develop the youth to be
responsible individuals with integrity and service as agents of
equality. It will serve as a venue for the development of
individuals in the areas of academics, research, community
extension and innovative technology.
 BURAUEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Office of Research and Development
Burauen, Leyte
Title of Form: Control No. BCCORD-F-URPF
Undergraduate Research Revision No. 1
Proposal Form
Date May 21, 2023

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We are forever indepted and grateful to the source of all life, ever powerful

and loving God, for the gift of wisdom and knowledge making this research a

success.

Thank you to the people who contribute to the success of this study, most

especially to:

Mr. Solomon Alcober, Research Instructor, for guiding us in completing this

study and sharing with us his knowledge.

Mr. Niñoval F. Pacaol, Research 1 Instructor, for sharing his knowledge on

our research 1 course and signing all of our necessary letter during the conduct of

our study.

Mr. Cheron O. Reyes and Mrs. Florence Lacambra, Oral Defense Panelist,

for the most meaningful suggestions and brilliant recommendations, making this

study more richly relevant.

Mrs. Rona Colis, for letting us access her laptop and WiFi making this study

easier.

Baranggay Officials, who serves as our witness in conducting our data

gathering in their respective barangay.

VISION
Burauen Community College shall emerge as the premier local
public educational institution in Eastern Visayas which is
responsive to the needs of the community, and develops students
to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges as
active participants in shaping the world of the future.
MISSION
Burauen Community College offers a holistic, and outcomes-
based experiential learning to develop the youth to be
responsible individuals with integrity and service as agents of
equality. It will serve as a venue for the development of
individuals in the areas of academics, research, community
extension and innovative technology.
 BURAUEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Office of Research and Development
Burauen, Leyte
Title of Form: Control No. BCCORD-F-URPF
Undergraduate Research Revision No. 1
Proposal Form
Date May 21, 2023

All Participants, for sharing their experiences, willingness and openness;

their most honest and innermost feelings have made all the difference this research

endeavor;

Supportive Family, serves as source of our happiness and inspiration.

We have received graces and blessings during our studies and for that wwe

will look upon our research experience with a thankful heart.

-researchers

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page

VISION
Burauen Community College shall emerge as the premier local
public educational institution in Eastern Visayas which is
responsive to the needs of the community, and develops students
to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges as
active participants in shaping the world of the future.
MISSION
Burauen Community College offers a holistic, and outcomes-
based experiential learning to develop the youth to be
responsible individuals with integrity and service as agents of
equality. It will serve as a venue for the development of
individuals in the areas of academics, research, community
extension and innovative technology.
 BURAUEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Office of Research and Development
Burauen, Leyte
Title of Form: Control No. BCCORD-F-URPF
Undergraduate Research Revision No. 1
Proposal Form
Date May 21, 2023

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Title Page i
Approval Sheet ii
Acknowledgment iii
Table of Contents iv
Abstract v
Chapter I: Introduction
Background and Rationale 1
Statement of the Problem 5
Theoretical Framework of the Study 6
Significance of the Study 8
Scope and Delimitation of the Study 9
Definition of terms 11
Chapter II: Review of Related Literature and Studies 12
2.1 Related Literature 12
2.2 Related Studies 17
Chapter III: Research Methodology 18
Research Design 22
Research Participants 22
Sampling Technique 23
Research Locale 23
Research Instrument 24
Data Gathering Procedure 24
Ethical Considerations 25
Method of Analysis 25

Chapter IV: Results and Discussions

VISION
Burauen Community College shall emerge as the premier local
public educational institution in Eastern Visayas which is
responsive to the needs of the community, and develops students
to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges as
active participants in shaping the world of the future.
MISSION
Burauen Community College offers a holistic, and outcomes-
based experiential learning to develop the youth to be
responsible individuals with integrity and service as agents of
equality. It will serve as a venue for the development of
individuals in the areas of academics, research, community
extension and innovative technology.
 BURAUEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Office of Research and Development
Burauen, Leyte
Title of Form: Control No. BCCORD-F-URPF
Undergraduate Research Revision No. 1
Proposal Form
Date May 21, 2023

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Introduction 27
Results of Data Analysis 28
Effect of Pandemic to the Quality of Life of Female Ex-
29
convict

Problems Faced by Female Ex-convicts after their

30
Release from Prison

Coping Mechanism Utilized by the Female Ex- 34

convict

Government Intervention 40
Chapter V: Summary of Findings, Conclusion and
Recommendation 41
Summary 41
Conclusion 42
Recommendations 43
References 45
Appendices 51
Interview Guide Question
Ex-convicts-Participant Consent Form
Student Researcher Waiver Form
Transcipt of Interview
Curriculum Vitae
III. RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Abstract

VISION
Burauen Community College shall emerge as the premier local
public educational institution in Eastern Visayas which is
responsive to the needs of the community, and develops students
to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges as
active participants in shaping the world of the future.
MISSION
Burauen Community College offers a holistic, and outcomes-
based experiential learning to develop the youth to be
responsible individuals with integrity and service as agents of
equality. It will serve as a venue for the development of
individuals in the areas of academics, research, community
extension and innovative technology.
 BURAUEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Office of Research and Development
Burauen, Leyte
Title of Form: Control No. BCCORD-F-URPF
Undergraduate Research Revision No. 1
Proposal Form
Date May 21, 2023

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As the pandemic strikes all over the world, the world makes

adjustments in almost all sides and fields, so as the prison systems and

people involve in this institution. Reintegration process is also affected and

studies shown that female has a special need when it comes to irehabilitation

compare to males. Subsequently, there are problems or difficulties after the

release of female ex-convicts in which they also develop coping mechanism

to overcome those problems, specially to female ex-convicts.

This study aims to describe, explore and understand the participant’s

situation in a deeper concept, using descriptive case study research design.

The study aims to find answers on 4 major concepts which are the affect of

pandemic on their quality of life, problems or difficulties they face after their

release, coping mechanism they utilized to overcome such difficulties and the

government interventions with regards to their rehabilitation. The participants

of this study are the female ex-convicts that is currently residing in Burauen,

Leyte, which are purposively selected by the researcher. Datum were

collected from them through in-depth interview and were analyzed

thematically.

VISION
Burauen Community College shall emerge as the premier local
public educational institution in Eastern Visayas which is
responsive to the needs of the community, and develops students
to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges as
active participants in shaping the world of the future.
MISSION
Burauen Community College offers a holistic, and outcomes-
based experiential learning to develop the youth to be
responsible individuals with integrity and service as agents of
equality. It will serve as a venue for the development of
individuals in the areas of academics, research, community
extension and innovative technology.