ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to acknowledge the following for their help in

the accomplishment of this study:

First of all, the God Almighty for giving the researchers the wisdom and

intellect, and for giving determination to pursue their studies and to make this

study possible.;

To our research adviser, Ms. Elsie O. Untalan, for giving ideas for the

improvement of the study; and for her patience, understanding and

encouragement;

To all the respondents of this study for their honest responses, effort and

cooperation in answering the questionnaire;

And most especially, the researchers’ families, relatives and friends for

the never-ending love, support and motivation.

 DEDICATION

The researchers dedicate this work with sincerity from the bottom of our

hearts to all who helped and inspired us to finish this.

To our Almighty God for His blessing of life, wisdom and perseverance…

To out families, especially to our parents for the unending love, motivation

and financial support…

To our friends, whose been there from the start through ups and downs,

and through darkness and light …

And to all persons, who showered us words of motivation, who

underestimated our capabilities, and who offered special prayers for us,

You helped us to make this work possible!

 CURRICULUM VITAE

LENZ MERET P. CATAQUIS

Sitio Lagundi, Banaba West, Batangas City

lenzcataquis@yahoo.com

0927-326-2656

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Tertiary : University of Batangas

Bachelor of Art in Political Science

2015-2019

Secondary : Divine Child Academy

P. Panganiban St., Batangas City

2011-2015

Primary : Puerto Galera Academy

Poblacion, Puerto Galera Or. Mindoro

2010-2011

Divine Child Academy

P.Panganiban St., Batangas City

2004-2010
ORGANIZATION AFFLIATION

 Political Science Circle

Member

A.Y. 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018

 Political Science Circle

PRO

A.Y. 2018-2019
 CURRICULUM VITAE

MARICRIS A. CORDERO

Brgy. 1, Calaca, Batangas

Corderomaricris20@yahoo.com

0916-993-9699

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Tertiary : University of Batangas

Bachelor of Art in Political Science

2015-2019

Secondary : St. Mary’s Educational Institute

Lemery Batangas

2011-2015

Primary : St. Mary’s Educational Institute

Lemery Batangas

2004-2011
ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION

 Political Science Circle

Member

A.Y. 2015-2016, 2016-2017

 Political Science Circle

Representative

A.Y. 2017-2018

 Political Science Circle

Secretary

A.Y. 2018-2019
 CURRICULUM VITAE

SHARAH GAYE T. ZARA

#443 Sitio Camalig Pag-asa, Taysan, Batangas

sharahgaye@gmail.com

0916-285-1984

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Tertiary : University of Batangas

Bachelor of Art in Political Science

2015-2019

Secondary : Taysan High School and Child Development

Center

2011-2015

Primary : Taysan Central School

2005-2011

Our Lady of Mercy Academy

2004-2005
ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION

 Political Science Circle

Member

A.Y. 2015-2016, 2016-2017

 Political Science Circle

Representative

A.Y. 2017-2018

 Political Science Circle

Representative

A.Y. 2018-2019
 ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL SHEET

The thesis entitled “A PROPOSED PROGRAM TO PREVENT VIOLENCE

AGAINST WOMEN (VAW) IN SELECTED BARANGAYS OF BATANGAS

CITY” prepared and submitted by Lenz Meret P. Cataquis, Maricris A.

Cordero, Aidon J. De Jesus and Sharah Gaye T. Zara in partial fulfillment of

the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science has

been examined and is recommended for acceptance and approval.

______________________

Ms. Elsie O. Untalan

Research Adviser

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

degree of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

____________________________

Dr. Ma. Annabelle I. Tenorio

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

TITLE PAGE 1

ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL SHEET 2

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 3

DEDICATION 4

ABSTRACT 5-12

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF TABLES

CHAPTER

1. THE PROBLEM

Introduction

Conceptual Framework
Statement of the Problem
Assumptions of the Study

Scope, Limitation and Delimitation of the Study

Significance of the Study

Definition of Terms

2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Related Literature

Related Studies

Synthesis
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3. METHODOLOGY

Research Design

Data Gathering Instrument

Data Gathering Procedure

Statistical Treatment Data

4. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND

INTERPRETATION OF DATA

5. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary of Findings

Conclusions

Recommendations

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDICES

A. Questionnaire

B. Curriculum Vitae
 LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1. Population of Male and Female in Selected

Barangays of Batangas City

2. Household Number in Selected

Barangays of Batangas City

3. Percentage Distribution of Risks/Threats Faced

by Women in Terms of Physical Violence in Selected
Barangays of Batangas City

4. Percentage Distribution of Risks/Threats Faced

by Women in Terms of Sexual Violence in Selected
Barangays of Batangas City

5. Percentage Distribution of Risks/Threats Faced

by Women in Terms of Emotional Violence in Selected
Barangays of Batangas City

6. Percentage Distribution of Risks/Threats Faced

by Women in Terms of Economic Violence in Selected
Barangays of Batangas City

7. Mean Distribution of the Satisfaction on the Action

and Programs Implemented in the Selected Barangays
of Batangas City in Addressing Violence against Women
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8. Mean Distribution of the Problems Affecting

the Implementation and Regulation of Actions
and Programs in the Prevention of Violence
Against Women in the Selected Barangays
of Batangas City

9. A Proposed Barangay Empowerment Program