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EMPERICALLY-DRIVEN UPSHOT ON RA 9263

A Dissertation
Presented to
The Graduate School
CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Main Campus, Corner R. Palma St., Cebu City

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the degree
DOCTOR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

MARK ANTHONY P. OMEGA

March 2018

APPROVAL SHEET
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This Dissertation entitled “EMPERICALLY-DRIVEN UPSHOT ON RA 9263”

prepared and submitted by MARK ANTHONY P. OMEGA, in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree DOCTOR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION has been
examined and is recommended for acceptance and approval for ORAL
EXAMINATION.
DISSERTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ROSEIN A. ANCHETA, JR., ASEAN Eng., DM, Ph.D.

Chairman
AUGUSTA C. URBIZTONDO, DPA VIVIAN P. VIZCARA, Llb, Ed.D
Adviser Member
REGINA P. GALIGAO, Ed.D PERLA N. TENERIFE, Ed.D., Ph.D.
Member Member

REMEGIO M. BERGAMO, JR., DPA NOLASCO K. MALABAGO, Ph.D.

Member Member

REBECCA DC. MANALASTAS, Ph.D.

Member

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with the grade of _________.

ROSEIN A. ANCHETA, JR., ASEAN Eng., DM, Ph.D.

Chairman
AUGUSTA C. URBIZTONDO, DPA VIVIAN P. VIZCARA, Llb, Ed.D
Adviser Member
REGINA P. GALIGAO, Ed.D PERLA N. TENERIFE, Ed.D., Ph.D.
Member Member

REMEGIO M. BERGAMO, JR., DPA NOLASCO K. MALABAGO, Ph.D.

Member Member
REBECCA DC. MANALASTAS, Ph.D.
Member
ACCEPTED AND APPROVED in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree Doctor in Public Administration.
Comprehensive Examination: ___________
Date of Oral Examination: ___________
REBECCA DC. MANALASTAS, Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate School

ABSTRACT
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Title: EMPERICALLY-DRIVEN UPSHOT ON RA 9263

Researcher: MARK ANTHONY P. OMEGA

Degree: Doctor in Public Administration

Adviser: Dr. Augusta C. Urbiztondo

Institution: CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Address: M. J. Cuenco Ave, Cebu City, Cebu

Year Completed: March 2018

No. of Pages: 136

Keywords: RA 9263, Jail Management, Penology, Jail Administration, Jail

Operations, Jail Services

This research assessed the status of implementation of Republic Act 9263 at the
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Bohol Province, Philippines during
year 2017-2018 as basis for a proposed enhancement or sustainable plan.

This study evaluated the status of implementation of Republic Act 9263 (Bureau
of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Professionalization Act
of 2004). This employed quantitative and qualitative approaches. The quantitative data
included the profile of the respondents and their perceptions on the implementation of
RA 9263 specifically on Jail Administration, Operation and Services.

The administration, operation and services of the Bureau of Jail Management

and Penology (BJMP) based on the provisions of RA 9263 in the different BJMP jails in
Tagbilaran City and Bohol Province are very highly implemented as perceived by the jail
officers. The age rank, designation and years of service of the BJMP personnel are
significantly associated with their level of perceptions on the status of implementation of
RA 9263 on the aspect of administration.

Therefore, the younger jail officers or those who were between 31 to 35 years old
perceived that the status of implementation of RA 9263 on administration is very highly
implemented at the BJMP jails in Tagbilaran City and Bohol Province. Further, the
custodial and escorts of the BJMP perceived that the status of RA 9263 on
administration is very highly implemented.

Furthermore, the jail officers who have served for 6 to 10 years at BJMP
perceived that the status of RA 9263 on administration is very highly implemented. The
age and years of service profile of the jail officers are significantly associated with their
perceptions on the status of implementation of RA 9263 on operation. Therefore, the
younger the officers and the lesser the experience at BJMP among the jail officers, their
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level of perceptions on the implementation of RA 9263 on operation is very highly

implemented at the BJMP jails in Tagbilaran City and Bohol Province.

Finally, the age, rank, designation and years of service profile of the jail officers
are significantly associated with their perceptions on the status of implementation of RA
9263 on services. Therefore, the younger the jail officers, the lower their ranks, their
custodial designations and their number of years of experience have higher impressions
on the status of implementation of RA 9263 on services at the BJMP agencies in
Tagbilaran City and Bohol Province because they rated the BJMP operation to be very
highly implemented. Finally, there are significant differences in the perceptions of the jail
officers in the five BJMP jails based on the implementation of RA 9263 on administration,
operation and services. Therefore, the jail officers in Bohol District Jail, Carmen District
Jail, Tagbilaran City Jail, Talibon District Jail and Ubay District Jail significantly differ in
their perceptions on the status of implementation of RA 9263 with reference to
administration, operation and services. They have different understanding and
experiences on the BJMP administration, operation and services.

The proposed measures developed in this study for the enhancement of the
implementation of RA 9263 in the five BJMP jails in Bohol Province be presented to
authorities for review and implementation. Personal and Professional Development
Program be institutionalized based on the provisions on administration of RA 9263.
Trainings and seminars to develop motivation, positive attitude and personality among
jail officers be conducted.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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This humble opus is the fruit of mind-numbing labor and would not be in its
present form without the constant help of the following persons. With heartfelt joy,
the researcher wishes to extend his bottomless gratitude to the following
individual who helped him made this dissertation a reality.

To his creator, who gave him the inspiration and enlightenment throughout
the course of the study.

To his loving family, his brothers and sisters, for their encouragement,
prayers and support

To his moderator/adviser Dr. Augusta C. Urbiztondo, who painstakingly

labored in reading, correcting and giving valuable points and suggestions that
made this study well founded.

To his professors at Cebu Technological University Graduate School for

their untiring effort and dedication in the field of learning.

To the members of the panel, Dr. Rosein Ancheta, Jr, the Chairman of the
Panel and President of Cebu Technological University, the Dean of the Graduate
School, Dr. Rebecca Manalastas, the members, Dr. Vivian Vizcara, Dr. Regina
Galigao, Dr. Perla Tenerife, Dr. Remigio Bergamo and Dr. Nolasco Malabago for
their positive comments, suggestions and recommendations that appreciably add
to the improvement and modification of this study.

To his friends, who in one way or another, have given him their
understanding, encouragement, and love.

To all of you, thank you very much. Gratitude will be a timeless memory in
the authors heart.

Mark Anthony P. Omega

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DEDICATION
This humble work is sweetly dedicated to:
My beloved parents
but their minds bespeak of
vast reservoir wisdom and
indelible insights that enlightened my path
to
where I am now;
To my beloved family
For their love, understanding and prayers
Which serve as my inspiration and
determination.

Mark Anthony P. Omega

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Page

TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET ii
ABSTRACT iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS v
Chapter:
1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1
Rationale of the Study 1
The Theoretical Background of the Study 6
THE PROBLEM 13
Statement of the Problem 13
Statement of Null Hypotheses 15
Significance of the Study 15
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 17
Research Design 17
Research Environment 19
Research Respondents 22
Research Instrument 22
Data Gathering Procedure 23
Statistical Treatment of Data 24
DEFINITION OF TERMS 24
2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES 27
Related Literature 27
Related Studies 53
3 PRESENTATION, DATA ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION 60
Demographic Profile 60
Status of the Implementation of RA 9263 63
Test of Relationship between the Identified Information of Human
Resources and the Level of Perceptions on the Status of
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implementation of RA 9263
Test of Difference in the Perceptions of the Respondents When they 100
are Grouped according to Place of Work
Issues and Concerns in the Implementation of RA 9263 101

4 SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 105

Summary 105
Findings 105
Conclusion 108
Recommendations 110
PROPOSALS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT 9263 112
BIBLIOGRAPHY 126
APPENDICES 136
A- Letter to the Jail Wardens 136
B- Letter to the Respondents 141
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C- Research Tools 142

CURRICULUM VITAE 148

LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1.1 The Demographic Profile 60

1.2 The Demographic Profile 61

2.1.1 Status of the Implementation of RA 9263 on

Administration on Competency of the Jail Warden 63

2.1.2 Status of the Implementation of RA 9263 on

Effective Jail Management 65

2.1.3 Status of the Implementation of RA 9263 on

Administration on A well-planned and
orderly reception of inmates 67
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2.1.4 Status of the Implementation of RA 9263 on

Administration on Conduct of briefing to inmates 68

2.2.1 Status of the Implementation of RA 9263 on

Operation on Custody, Security and Control 70

2.3.1 Status of the Implementation of RA 9263 on

Services on Access to Lawyers and Courts 72

2.3.2 Status of the Implementation of RA 9263 on

Services on Health 74

2.3.3 Status of the Implementation of RA 9263 on

Services on In-House Education 76

2.3.4 Status of the Implementation of RA 9263 on

Services on Religious Services 77

2.3.5 Status of the Implementation of RA 9263 on

Services on Visitation Policies 79

2.3.6 Status of the Implementation of RA 9263 on

Services on Finance 80

2.3.7 Status of the Implementation of RA 9263 on

Services on Food 81

2.3.8 Status of the Implementation of RA 9263 on

Services on Livelihood Program 83

2.4 Summary Table on the Status of the Implementation

of RA 9263 85

3.1 Test of Relationship between the Identified Information

of Human Resources and the Level of Perceptions
on the Level of Implementation of RA 9263
on Administration 87

3.2 Test of Relationship between the Identified Information

of Human Resources and the Level of Perceptions
on the Level of Implementation of RA 9263
on Operation 91

3.3 Test of Relationship between the Identified Information

of Human Resources and the Level of Perceptions
on the Level of Implementation of RA 9263
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on Services 96

4 Test of Difference in the Perceptions of the Respondents

When they are Grouped According To
Place of Work 100

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page

1 Theoretical Framework 5

2 Flow of the Study 18

3 Location Map 21