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14 (1) 2024

Exploring youth’s satisfaction with Bicol Police Programs and activities in the Philippines


Author - Affiliation:
Ryan V. Dio - Sorsogon State University, Sorsogon City
Mark William I. Lanuza - Sorsogon State University, Sorsogon City
Errol G. de Castro - Sorsogon State University, Sorsogon City
Corresponding author: Ryan V. Dio - ryan.dio@sorsu.edu.ph
Submitted: 31-12-2022
Accepted: 31-07-2023
Published: 29-02-2024

Abstract
Filipino youths are considered the most valuable resource of the country comprising more than 40 percent of the total Philippine population. This descriptive-correlational study determined the satisfaction level of the 141 samples of young Bicolanos (81 were males and 60 were females) with the Philippine National Police (PNP)’s programs and activities. The multi-stage sampling designs were used to ensure representative samples from each of the six provinces in the Bicol region, Philippines. The gathered quantitative and qualitative data from a validated questionnaire revealed that Bicol youth respondents are generally satisfied with the PNP’s programs and activities in the campaign against criminality, the campaign against illegal drugs, public safety, and public security. The youth respondents in the region felt that they were publicly safe and secure when they observed the PNP’s visible campaigns against criminality and illegal drugs. The paper recommends promoting and enhancing programs and partnerships with the community involving the youth sector such as the out-of-school youth, students, and young professionals.

Keywords
Bicol Police; PNP programs; youth satisfaction; young Bicolano

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Dio, R. V., Lanuza, M. W. I., de Castro, E. G. (2024). Exploring youth’s satisfaction with Bicol Police Programs and activities in the Philippines. Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science – Social Sciences, 14(1), 39-51. doi:10.46223/HCMCOUJS.soci.en.14.1.2611.2024


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46223/HCMCOUJS.soci.en.14.1.2611.2024
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