Authors : Eric N. Habiatan; Rodel L. Asuncion

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 12 - December

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25dec011

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Abstract : -This study examined the implementation of the peace & order and public safety programs of Santo Tomas, Isabela that involved the assessment on the functionality of the barangay peace and order committee, functionality of the barangay anti- drug abuse council, functionality of the Lupong Tagapamayapa, organization and strengthening capacities of barangay Tanod, functionality of the barangay disaster risk reduction and management committee, implementation of risk assessment and early warning system, and preparedness for the effective response and recovery. Using documentary analysis and descriptive survey, this inquiry employed among the implementers of barangay peace & order and public safety and residents of Santo Tomas, Isabela. Results showed that the barangay peace and order committee, the Lupong Tagapamayapa, Barangay Tanod, and the barangay disaster risk reduction and management committee are highly functional, nevertheless, the barangay anti-drug abuse council encountered limitations in complying with the set standards of operation. Moreover, the risk assessment and early warning system is implemented and the effective response and recovery programs are prepared across barangays of the municipality.

Keywords : Peace and Order, Public Safety, Functionality, Implementation, Preparedness.

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