STRENGTHENING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PRESIDENTIAL

DECREE NO. 1619 AT BASECO, PORT AREA, MANILA

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for

Master in Public Administration

AZUCENA P. CAPUL, DPM

Professor

By:
LAN AUBREY L. RAVINA

SY 2023-2024

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 APPROVAL SHEET

The policy paper entitled Strengthening the implementation of

Presidential Decree No. 1619 at Baseco, Port Area Manila prepared
and submitted by LAN AUBREY L. RAVINA, in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the Program of Masters of Public Administration, has been
examined and recommended for acceptance and approval for Oral
Presentation.

AZUCENA P. CAPUL, DPM

Research Adviser

Approved by the PANEL OF EXAMINERS on Oral Defense on

April _______, 2024 with a grade of _____

VALENTINO G. BAAC, PhD

Chairman of the Panel

ISAGANI Q. LISACA, PhD ELIZABETH MONTERO

Examiner Examiner

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

the degree of MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.

DR. LEILA REYES-GANO

DEAN
Institute of Graduate and Professional Studies

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 CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY

This is to certify that the policy paper entitled Strengthening the

implementation of Presidential Decree No. 1619 at Baseco, Port
Area Manila is my own original work carried out as master’s student at
Universidad De Manila except to the extent that assistance from others in this
policy paper’s design and conception or in style, presentation, and linguistic
expression are duly acknowledge.

All sources used for this policy paper have been fully and properly
cited. It contains no material which no a substantial extent has been accepted
for the wards of any other degree at UDM or any other educational institution,
except where due acknowledge is made in this policy paper.

______________________________________
LAN AUBREY L. RAVINA, RSW
Student’s Name and Signature

____________________________________
Date

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 ABSTRACT

Title : STRENGTHENING THE

IMPLEMENTATION OF PRESIDENTIAL
DECREE NO. 1619 AT BASECO, PORT
AREA, MANILA
Researcher : LAN AUBREY L. RAVINA, RSW
Adviser : DR. AZUCENA CAPUL
School : UNIVERSIDAD DE MANILA
School Year : 2023-2024
Degree : MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

The Presidential Decree No. 1619 focus on penalizing the use or

possession or the unauthorized sale to minor of volatile substance for the
purpose of inducing intoxication or in any manner changing, distorting or
distributing the auditory, visual or mental process. Additionally, it intends to
reduce the use of volatile chemicals as alternatives to harmful medications
while also protecting public health. In many barangays in City of Manila
including Baseco, volatile substance abuse of the minors is one of the trend
issues nowadays. Therefore, this study tends to strengthen the
implementation of Presidential Decree No. 1619.

To present a comprehensive analysis of the study, the researcher will

commence to study the section 2,3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of this decree using
qualitative approach and descriptive method. It is hoped this study will
provide a great contribution to effectively address the unstoppable increase in
youth concern in Baseco.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This study was made successful through the aid of significant persons
who guided and helped the Researcher throughout the completion of this
study. Her utmost gratitude is given to the following individuals who helped
broaden her perspectives as she went through this study:
Her parents, who patiently supported her financially, morally, and
spiritually from the time she started conducting the study until its completion.
Those support boosted her morale and spirit in finishing what she started. She
would also like to commend them for the endless understanding and tireless
motivations.
Her Research Adviser, Dr. Azucena P. Capul for her guidance,
encouragement, sharing her knowledge and expertise and for supervising her
in writing this thesis;
Her Panel of Examiners, Dr. Valentino G. Baac, Dr. Isagani Q. Lisaca,
and Dr. Elizabeth Montero for their encouragement, insightful comments and
suggestions for the best outcome of this research paper.
Her Friends and workmates, who have been there to keep her
determined and resolved in making her way through; for cheering her up
every time she felt worn out, and for encouraging her to finish and submit her
study within the submission date;
And foremost, to the Almighty God, for the guidance and strength He
bestowed on her all the way as she accomplishes this research project.

The Researcher

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1: INTRODUCTION
Problem Presentation and Analysis

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

Objectives of the Study ……………………………………………………... 3
Significance of the Study……………………………………………………. 3
Scope and Limitations………………………………………….…………… 9
Methodology……………………………………………………………………12
Definition of Terms……………………………………………….…......…. 13

2: THE POLICY
Existing Policy Analysis

Presidential Decree No. 1619: PENALIZING THE USE OR

POSSESSION OR THE UNATHORIZED SALE TO MINORS OF
VOLATILE SUBSTANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF INDUCING
INTOXICATION OR IN ANY MANNER CHANGING, DISTORTING
OR DISTURBING THE AUDITORY, VISUAL OR MENTAL PROCESS
……………….………………………………………………………………… 15

3: POLICY ISSUES AND PROBLEMS

Policy Exposition

POLICY ISSUE NO. 1: Ineffective implementation of PD 1619 in

Baseco, Port Area, Manila contributed to an increase in the number of
minors involved in illegal activities and becoming victims of all sorts of
abuse, brutality, exploitation, and other situations harmful to their
environment.………………………………. ………………………..…….. 18

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 POLICY ISSUE NO. 2: Some aspects of the PD 1619 are not
adequately enforced owing to a lack of resources, and the penalties and
assistance given are limited to adult
offenders……………………………………………………………………………………20

4: POLICY OPTIONS

POLICY OPTION NO. 1: Amendment of some Section of Presidential

Decree
No.1619……………………………………………………………………………………22

POLICY OPTION No. 2: Proposed to Adopt some Implementing

Rules and Regulations of City Ordinance No. 328: Rugby and Other
Volatile Substance Ordinance of Bacolod
City…………………………………………………………………….…………………….. 25

5: POLICY RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION

Proposed Adaptation of some implementing rules and regulation of

City Ordinance No. 328: Rugby and Other Volatile Substance
Ordinance of Bacolod
City……………………………………………………………………………… 35
Action Plan…………………………………………………………………………..……36

REFERENCES………………………..………………………….………………….37

APPENDICES

Appendices I: Copy of the Presidential Decree No. 1619…………………… 39

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Appendices II: Copy of the City Ordinance No. 328: Rugby and Other
Volatile Substance Ordinance of Bacolod City…………………………………...43

Appendices III: Research Tools

A. Data from the Case inventory of CNSP/CICL in Baseco…….………… 50

B. Interview Questionnaire……………………………………………………………...51
Appendices IV: Pictures of interview …………………………….…………………….52

Appendices V: Researcher’s Biodata……………………………………………………53

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: No. of clients served for January 2022 up to December

2023…………………………………………………………………………………………………….18
Table 2: Proposed Amendment of Presidential Decree No. 1619…………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………22
Table 3: Proposed Adaptation of some implementing rules and regulation of
City Ordinance No. 328: Rugby and Other Volatile Substance Ordinance of
Bacolod City………………………………………………………………………………………….26
Table 4: Pros and Cons of Policy Options………………………………………………33
Table 5: Criteria for Evaluation of Policy Options……………………………………33
Table 6: Data Matrix on the Policy Options………………….………………………..34
Table 7: Action Plan…………………………………………………………………………….36

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Current youth issues in Baseco………………………………………………19

Figure 2: Response from the stakeholders……………………………………………..20

LIST OF ANNEXES

Annex A: Copy of the Presidential Decree No. 1619……………………………….39

Annex B: Copy of the City Ordinance No. 328………………………………………43

Annex C: Research Tools……………………………………………………………………51

Annex D: Pictures of Interview ………………………………………………..…………53

Annex E. Researcher’s Biodata……………………………………………………………..54

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 ACRONYMS

DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development

LSWDO Local Social Welfare and Development Officer
CICL Child in Conflict with the Law
CAR. Child at Risk
LCEs Local Chief Executives
DILG Department of the Interior and Local Government
JJWC Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council
BCPC Barangay Council for the Protection of Children
ICMP Integrated Care Management Protocol
LGU Local Government Units
DOH Department of Health
DEPED Department of Education
PNP Philippine National Police
BASECO Bataan Shipyard and Engineering Corporation
PD. Presidential Decree
CO. City Ordinance

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 CAPSTONE PROGRAM
Policy Paper

FINAL PRESENTATION

PRELIMINARIES

Title Page …………………………………………………………………………………………i

Approval Sheet……………………………………………………………………………..….ii
Certificate of Originality……………………………………………………………………iii
Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………………..iv
Acknowledgement…………………………………………………………………..………..v
Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………..………vi
List of Tables……………………………………………………………………………………ix
List of Figures………………………………………………………………………………….ix
Acronyms………………………………………………………………………………………..x
List of Annexes………………………………………………………………….…………… ix

STRENGHTENING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PRESIDENTIAL

DECREE NO 1619 AT BASECO, PORT AREA, MANILA

PAGE

1: INTRODUCTION
Problem Presentation and Analysis

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

Objectives of the Study ……………………………………………………... 3
Significance of the Study……………………………………………………. 3
Scope and Limitations………………………………………….…………… 9
Methodology……………………………………………………………………12
Definition of Terms……………………………………………….…......…. 13

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2: THE POLICY
Existing Policy Analysis

Presidential Decree No. 1619: PENALIZING THE USE OR

POSSESSION OR THE UNATHORIZED SALE TO MINORS OF
VOLATILE SUBSTANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF INDUCING
INTOXICATION OR IN ANY MANNER CHANGING, DISTORTING
OR DISTURBING THE AUDITORY, VISUAL OR MENTAL PROCESS
……………….………………………………………………………………… 15

3: POLICY ISSUES AND PROBLEMS

Policy Exposition

POLICY ISSUE NO. 1: Ineffective implementation of PD 1619 in

Baseco, Port Area, Manila contributed to an increase in the number of
minors involved in illegal activities and becoming victims of all sorts of
abuse, brutality, exploitation, and other situations harmful to their
environment.………………………………. ………………………..…….. 18

POLICY ISSUE NO. 2: Some aspects of the PD 1619 are not

adequately enforced owing to a lack of resources, and the penalties and
assistance given are limited to adult
offenders……………………………………………………………………………………20

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4: POLICY OPTIONS

POLICY OPTION NO. 1: Amendment of some Section of Presidential

Decree
No.1619……………………………………………………………………………………22

POLICY OPTION No. 2: Proposed to Adopt some Implementing

Rules and Regulations of City Ordinance No. 328: Rugby and Other
Volatile Substance Ordinance of Bacolod
City…………………………………………………………………….…………………….. 25

5: POLICY RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION

Proposed Adaptation of some implementing rules and regulation of

City Ordinance No. 328: Rugby and Other Volatile Substance
Ordinance of Bacolod
City……………………………………………………………………………… 35
Action Plan…………………………………………………………………………..……36

REFERENCES………………………..………………………….………………….37

APPENDICES

Appendices I: Copy of the Presidential Decree No. 1619…………………… 39

Appendices II: Copy of the City Ordinance No. 328: Rugby and Other
Volatile Substance Ordinance of Bacolod City…………………………………...43

Appendices III: Research Tools

A. Data from the Case inventory of CNSP/CICL in Baseco…….………… 50

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 B. Interview Questionnaire……………………………………………………………...51
Appendices IV: Pictures of interview …………………………….…………………….52

Appendices V: Researcher’s Biodata……………………………………………………53

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