2s Soc13 Community Needs Assessment Group4

Republic of the Philippines
Philippine Normal University

The National Center for Teacher Education Mindanao
The Multicultural Education Hub
Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
SUSTAINABLE GOVERNANCE: A STUDY OF EFFICIENCY OF THE PROGRAMS
AND POLICIES BY PREVIOUS SK OFFICIALS IN PATIN-AY, AGUSAN DEL SUR
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
For The Course 2S-SOC13
Human Geography and Demography
Azarcon, Miko
Flores, Micha Jezliah
Lachica, Janre
Lobo, Ronaldven
Orozco, Sheyne
Parpan, Fermelyn Jane
Piquero, Rey John
Rubillos, James Bryan
Tacang, Xyrell Joy Ann

INTRODUCTION
In the government sector, elected officials play a pivotal role in shaping the
direction of a nation. Thus, government officials are necessary to embody skills and
capabilities that foster innovations and development in the areas of their
responsibilities. Effective public sector management has always depended to some
degree on transformational leadership behaviors (Trottier et al., 2008). In addition to
the study of Muteswa (2016) a leader in a government or organization helps set the
direction of its members to achieve the organization's vision which can be
considered development.
The Philippines having an electorate system also chooses leaders to lead the
country or their locality in a specific period of time. Inside the Philippine government
is also a youth governing body in every locality as a representation of youth leading
the youth. Sangguniang Kabataan was created through the Local Government Code
of 1991 (Republic Act 7160) and provides an opportunity for young people to directly
participate in local governance; Composed of all youth aged 15 to 21-year-olds
(National Youth Commission, n.d) these youth leaders will serve as the influence the
youth to become aware to the formulation and implementation of policies.
In order for the youth community to prosper it is significant to ask for
accountability and transparency for the programs and policies that these
Sangguniang Kabataan leaders are implementing. These youth leaders must
ensure the political participation of youths because, in the study of Bautista (2021), it
was found that youths towards the SK have reservations about the SK’s
performance and a belief that the votes will not affect their community in any way.
The existence of political cynicism towards these SK leaders detrimentally affected
not only the trust of these youths but also their willingness to actively engage in
political conversations.
Youth comprises a big portion of the population, thus the effectiveness of SK
governance will directly influence the well-being of the community, Effective
leadership helps the organization to achieve its predetermined goals and objectives,
and is directly linked with its growth and development (Dubey et al., 2023). This
study will explore the performance of the SK officials of the Barangay Patin-ay,
assessing the policies and programs that have been crafted and implemented by the
former Sangguniang Kabataan members as well as investigating the new set of SK
officers in the said Barangay. Surveys will be conducted in this community to gather
data relevant to support the analysis of this community assessment. Stakeholders for
this assessment will revolve around the community of Patin-ay, thus conducting this
community needs assessment, will gain insights into factors that drive or hinder the
community's progress.
Additionally, understanding the youth’s perception of the SK performance is
significant to foster a sense of civic responsibility and active participation among the
youths in this generation. This study will contribute to informing these governing
bodies of the perceptions and suggestions for the community’s development the
members of the Patin-ay community have. Furthermore, it is important to address
such issues for resolving this communal problem will collectively create a path that
contributes to fostering innovations, political engagement, and social development
for the youth preparing them for the years to come. Beyond the assessment, the
context of this study will contribute to providing valuable insights to heighten more
effective governance, providing lessons and strategies that may be applicable in
diverse community settings.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) offer young Filipinos a unique opportunity to shape
their local communities and contribute to the nation's development. This study aims
to evaluate the efficiency of the programs and policies by previous SK officials in
Patin-ay, Agusan del Sur. Specifically, it seeks to answer the following questions:
1. What are the long-term effects of past SK programs and policies on their
intended community?
2. How far has local sustainable development been aided by past SK policies
and programs?
3. How did the implementation of previous SK policies and programs influence
the empowerment of youth in the community?
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
To assess the efficiency of programs and policies implemented by the previous
SK officials of Barangay Patin-ay, Agusan del Sur, particularly in terms of
sustainability, the following objectives should be considered: Sustainable

Governance: A Study of Efficiency of The Programs and Policies by Previous Sk
Officials In Patin-ay, Agusan del Sur
1. Assess the extent and effectiveness of the programs and policies
implemented by previous SK officials in Patin-ay, Agusan del Sur, with a focus
on their contribution to sustainable governance.
2. Measure the level of alignment between these programs and policies and the
specific needs and priorities of the community.
3. Compare the performance of different programs and policies to identify
successful initiatives and areas for improvement, particularly in terms of
sustainability.
4. Examine the strengths and weaknesses in the implementation and outcomes
of the programs and policies to identify potential gaps and areas for targeted
interventions.
5. Provide evidence-based recommendations for enhancing the design,
implementation, and monitoring of future programs and policies, based on the
findings, aiming to foster sustainable governance practices and address the
evolving needs of the community.
METHODS
Participants of the Study
The study focuses on the effectiveness and impact of the initiatives that the
previous Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in Barangay Patin-ay, Agusan del
Sur, carried out. Participants in the study consist of a specific demographic, mainly
comprised of youth, and will be selected using purposive sampling techniques.

In addition, the youth population will play a crucial role in this study to
determine how the SK activities have affected their lives and to evaluate the
community's understanding and involvement levels. Their input will offer a grass-
roots viewpoint, enabling a more comprehensive assessment of the initiatives'
efficacy. By engaging young people as the primary participants, this study seeks to
offer focused insights that will help future SK officials, local government
organizations, and community stakeholders improve the efficacy and efficiency of
youth-focused initiatives in Barangay Patin-ay, Agusan del Sur.
Instrument
The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) is a youth legislative body in the Philippines
mandated to enact ordinances and resolutions that promote the welfare of the youth.
Barangay Patin-ay, Agusan del Sur, has implemented various SK policies aimed at
addressing the needs of the youth in the community. This research instrument
outlines the methodology, data analysis techniques, and expected findings of an
evaluation aimed at assessing the effectiveness and enduring impact of SK policies
in Barangay Patin-ay. To comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness and enduring
impact of SK policies, a quantitative approach will be employed. A structured survey
will be administered to the representative sample of youth in Barangay Patin-ay to
gather quantitative data on their perceptions, experiences, and satisfaction with SK
policies. The survey will include questions on Awareness and understanding of SK
policies, perceived effectiveness of SK policies in addressing youth needs, and level
of satisfaction with the implementation of SK policies. Furthermore, there will be two

(2) modes of surveys done in order to obtain the said information; the Binary
Questions which will answer the respondent’s awareness of the policies and
programs, and the Likert scale which measures their level of satisfaction and will
determine the perceived effectiveness of these policies/programs.
Data Collection
A letter of request to conduct the study will be prepared. The researchers will
construct a survey form and will utilize a Likert scale questionnaire that will measure
how the youth feel about the problem. The researchers will conduct the study in
Barangay Patin-ay, Agusan del Sur through a survey, because of the advantages of
the survey method. The researchers will explain to the respondents the importance
of their response to the study. The researchers will use purposive sampling and the
sampling units will be selected subjectively by the researchers. Purposeful sampling
is widely used for the identification and selection of information-rich cases related to
the problem of interest (Palinkas et al., 2013). In this study, since the researcher's
goal is to determine the Efficiency of the Programs and Policies of the previous SK
officials in barangay Patin-ay, the researchers believe that this method is the most
appropriate in choosing the sample for the research. After the respondents will finish
answering the questionnaire, the researchers will collect and tally the data for
interpretation. After the data is interpreted, the researchers will determine the
appropriate statistical tools to be used. Based on the data that will be gathered, the
researcher will construct a conclusion and recommendation for the study.

Data Analysis
This study will use descriptive statistics and analysis in analyzing the quantitative
data. Through the use of this technique in analysis, the data gathered from the
respondents will be interpreted by developing themes to generate frequency as a
summary of individual variables. Percentage and mean will also be used to
determine the level of awareness of the respondents about the topic. Specifically, the
percentage will be used to analyze the demographic profile of the respondents while
the mean will be used to analyze the response from the Likert scale. Codes and
themes will be assigned to numbers and interpreted using frequency to analyze the
data from open-ended questions.
Ethical consideration
The researcher will observe fully the ethical standards in the manner of the
assessment, follow the study protocol assessment and standardized principles,
particularly in managing the population and data, and observe the principles of
voluntary participation, privacy and confidentiality, informed consent, process risks
benefits, and bio-safety among others.
Voluntarily Participation. All respondents have the prerogative to voluntarily
participate. They will be approached by the researchers one by one and will be
recruited to be respondents to the assessment. They will be given the free will to join
in the study without any conditions or consequences. Thus, after the purpose and
benefits of the assessment are presented to the respondents, they will be given the
authority to participate and contribute to the assessment; all of their responses will
be considered and adhered to.
Privacy and Confidentiality. The respondent’s choice of privacy and
confidentiality will be respected; any personal or professional information gathered in
the course of the study will be kept private and will be treated with utmost
confidentiality.
Informed Consent Process. The research instrument is free from technical
terms and can easily be understood. It will provide a clear view to the respondents
on their benefits after the conduct of the study. No research instrument will be given
without permission from the authorized command channel.
Recruitment. All of the respondents will be courteously approached and will
be asked if they can participate in the study as a respondent by answering the
questionnaire. The concept of the study will be explained to the respondents and
once they agree, they will be given a questionnaire and the researchers guide them
in answering.
Risks. The assessment will not pose any risk to those who will be involved;
they will not experience any physical, psychological, or socio-economic harm.
Benefits. Youth in Barangay Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur will be
given more information on their crucial role in this assessment to determine how the
SK activities have affected their lives and to evaluate the community’s understanding
and involvement levels

Plagiarism. Acknowledgment of the works of other authors will be observed
in this paper. American Psychological Association (APA) format will be used to
properly cite the sources of information and ideas. The manuscript will be also
submitted to turn it into software for plagiarism checking and to ensure proper
attribution of references.
Fabrication. No tampering of data will take place and no false data will be
incorporated in the assessment. Only the results of the assessment will be included
to ensure accuracy and objectivity.
Falsification. Data gathered will not be manipulated and documents attached
to the assessment, particularly in the appendices will be genuine and are not just
manufactured and no forgery will be committed in the making of the assessment.
Conflict of Interest. No conflict of interest on the part of the researcher will
be hidden, except that the main motive of the assessment is to augment the
educational attainment of the researcher to continue serving the people more
effectively.
Deceit. No deception will be employed in convincing the respondents to
participate in the assessment. All the purpose, motive, and intention in conducting
the assessment will be disclosed to them honestly.
Permission from Organization/ Location. All the necessary letters will be
forwarded to the proper authorities to secure permission to conduct the assessment,

particularly from the Barangay Captain of Barangay Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan
del Sur.
Authorship. No copyright law will be violated by this assessment and the
researchers will vouch that they are the sole authors of this assessment and willing
to publish this assessment if so advised by their adviser, panelists or any individual
in the graduate studies who will recommend it.

Survey Questionnaire
To the Respondent,
We are third-year students of Bachelor in Social Studies Education at Philippine Normal
University Mindanao. We are working on a community needs assessment entitled, “Past to
Present: Evaluating the Effectiveness and Enduring Impact of SK Policies and Programs in
Patin-ay, Agusan Del” Sur” as a partial fulfillment of our course requirements in Human
Geography and Demography. In this regard, we are humbly asking for your time and effort to
answer the (number of questions) item questions in this survey questionnaire. The
information you provide will enable our group to attain the purpose of the study. Rest
assured that all your responses will be kept confidential and will be used for academic
purposes only. Thank you for your cooperation.
I. Demographic Profile
Name: _________________________________ Date: ___________________
Age: 15-20 21-25 26-30
Gender: Male Female Transgender/Transwoman
Transgender/Transman Preferably not to say Not-listed
Nationality: ___________________
Ethnicity: ___________________
Religion: ____________________
Highest Educational Attainment: __________________
How many years have you lived in Barangay Patin-ay: ________ Years
Program Awareness YES NO
Do you have knowledge of the programs implemented by the SK officials?
Is there any form of distribution of information about the programs? (flyers, tarpaulins, public
announcements, etc.)
Have you seen the proposed programs online through social media? (Facebook, etc)
Did you hear about the proposed programs from your parents/relatives/neighbors?
Policy Awareness YES NO
Do you have knowledge of the policies implemented by the SK officials?
Is there any form of distribution of information about the policies? (flyers, tarpaulins,
public announcements, etc.)
Have you seen the proposed policies online through social media? (Facebook, etc)
Did you hear about the proposed policies from your parents/relatives/neighbors?
II. Binary Questions: Check (/) the answer of your choice.

III. Likert Scale: Check (/) the answer whether you agree or disagree with the following
statements.
Perceived Effectiveness of SK Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
programs in addressing youth needs Agree Disagree
The program is easily accessible to the
community.
The program has positively impacted my
community.
The program has effectively addressed our
community’s needs.
The program successfully fulfilled its goals
and objectives.
Perceived Effectiveness of SK Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
policies in addressing Youth Needs Disagree

Agree
The policies are correctly
implemented in the community

The policy addresses the specific
needs of our community
The policy has a positive impact on
the community
The policy is effectively communicated
to the community.
I feel informed about the goals and
objectives of the policy.
Level of satisfaction with the Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very
implementation of SK Satisfied Dissatisfied
policies and programs
I am satisfied with the
involvement of the community
in the programs and policies.
I am satisfied with the
implementation of the policies

Accessibility of programs and
policies.
Effectiveness in addressing
community needs.
Clarity of communication about
programs and policies.

References
Bautista, A. D. R. (2021). Exploring Political Socialization and Political

Participation: The Filipino Youth and the Sangguniang Kabataan in
Caloocan City’s First Legislative District. Child and Youth Services, 42(3),
224–249. https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2020.1859364
Dubey, P., Pathak, A. K., & Sahu, K. K. (2023). Assessing the influence of
effective leadership on job satisfaction and organisational citizenship
behaviour. Rajagiri Management Journal, 17(3), 221–237.
https://doi.org/10.1108/ramj-07-2022-0108
Muteswa, R. P. T. (2016). Qualities of a Good Leaders and the Benefits of Good

Leadership to an Organization: A Conceptual Study. European Journal of
Business and Management, 8(24), 136. www.iiste.org
National Youth Commission (n.d.) Sangguniang Kabataan.

https://nyc.gov.ph/sangguniangkabataan/
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significance of leadership in government organizations. Public
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Republic of the Philippines

Philippine Normal University

SUSTAINABLE GOVERNANCE: A STUDY OF EFFICIENCY OF THE PROGRAMS

AND POLICIES BY PREVIOUS SK OFFICIALS IN PATIN-AY, AGUSAN DEL SUR

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

For The Course 2S-SOC13

Human Geography and Demography

Flores, Micha Jezliah

Parpan, Fermelyn Jane

Piquero, Rey John

Rubillos, James Bryan

Tacang, Xyrell Joy Ann

capabilities that foster innovations and development in the areas of their

responsibilities. Effective public sector management has always depended to some

degree on transformational leadership behaviors (Trottier et al., 2008). In addition to

direction of its members to achieve the organization's vision which can be

is also a youth governing body in every locality as a representation of youth leading

participate in local governance; Composed of all youth aged 15 to 21-year-olds

youth to become aware to the formulation and implementation of policies.

In order for the youth community to prosper it is significant to ask for

Sangguniang Kabataan leaders are implementing. These youth leaders must

The existence of political cynicism towards these SK leaders detrimentally affected

Youth comprises a big portion of the population, thus the effectiveness of SK

governance will directly influence the well-being of the community, Effective

former Sangguniang Kabataan members as well as investigating the new set of SK

Additionally, understanding the youth’s perception of the SK performance is

members of the Patin-ay community have. Furthermore, it is important to address

contributes to fostering innovations, political engagement, and social development

effective governance, providing lessons and strategies that may be applicable in

diverse community settings.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) offer young Filipinos a unique opportunity to shape

to evaluate the efficiency of the programs and policies by previous SK officials in

3. How did the implementation of previous SK policies and programs influence

the empowerment of youth in the community?

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

To assess the efficiency of programs and policies implemented by the previous

SK officials of Barangay Patin-ay, Agusan del Sur, particularly in terms of

sustainability, the following objectives should be considered: Sustainable

Governance: A Study of Efficiency of The Programs and Policies by Previous Sk

Officials In Patin-ay, Agusan del Sur

1. Assess the extent and effectiveness of the programs and policies

implemented by previous SK officials in Patin-ay, Agusan del Sur, with a focus

on their contribution to sustainable governance.

specific needs and priorities of the community.

3. Compare the performance of different programs and policies to identify

successful initiatives and areas for improvement, particularly in terms of

4. Examine the strengths and weaknesses in the implementation and outcomes

5. Provide evidence-based recommendations for enhancing the design,

implementation, and monitoring of future programs and policies, based on the

findings, aiming to foster sustainable governance practices and address the

evolving needs of the community.

Participants of the Study

previous Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in Barangay Patin-ay, Agusan del

comprised of youth, and will be selected using purposive sampling techniques.

roots viewpoint, enabling a more comprehensive assessment of the initiatives'

organizations, and community stakeholders improve the efficacy and efficiency of

youth-focused initiatives in Barangay Patin-ay, Agusan del Sur.

The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) is a youth legislative body in the Philippines

outlines the methodology, data analysis techniques, and expected findings of an

evaluation aimed at assessing the effectiveness and enduring impact of SK policies

in Barangay Patin-ay. To comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness and enduring

impact of SK policies, a quantitative approach will be employed. A structured survey

will be administered to the representative sample of youth in Barangay Patin-ay to

Name: _______________ Date: _