IMPLEMENTATION OF ANTI-ILLEGAL DRUG OPERATIONS IN SAN JOSE,

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

AN UNDERGRADUATE THESIS

Presented to the Faculty of

College of Criminal Justice Education
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO STATE COLLEGE
Main Campus

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY

MARICHAN S. TOMOCO
KRISTLE LOISE L. PALADA
SAMSIA C. AMEROL
KLEEPPER M. BAÑAGA
JARED H. NONESA
MARK ANGELO R. FELISCO
KURT RUSSELL C. VERZOLA

May 2024
 APPROVAL SHEET

This undergraduate thesis entitled “Implementation of Anti-Illegal Drug

Operations in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro,” prepared and submitted by Marichan
S. Tomoco, Kristle Loise L. Palada, Samsia C. Amerol, Kleepper M. Bañaga, Jared
H. Nonesa, Mark Angelo R. Felisco, and Kurt Russell C. Verzola in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Criminology, has been
recommended for approval.

MARIANNY AILA M. BARBAZA,

PhD
Adviser

Certified as to the appropriateness of data analysis and correctness of grammar,

style, and format.

WENCESLAO M. PAGUIA, JR., PhD JESSIE S. BAROLO, JR., PhD

Data Analyst Critic Reader

Approved as partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of

Science in Criminology.

Panel of Examiners

KELVIN R. INSIGNE, MSCJ MARY GRACE F. BAROLO, PhD

Member Member

LEONIEL S. BAIS
RECO Member

MARY GRACE F. BAROLO, PhD

Research Chair

Accepted on ___________________ as partial fulfilment of the requirements for

the degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology.

MARY GRACE F. BAROLO, PhD

Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education

ARTEMIO M. GONZALES, JR., RN, RM, MPH, MAN

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 Director for Research and Development

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This research would not have been possible without the guidance and the help of

individuals who, in one way or another, contributed their valuable assistance in the

preparation and completion of this study.

First and foremost, to their family and above all the Almighty God, for answering

their prayers, and for giving them the strength to accomplish this manuscript.

Mr. Artemio M. Gonzales, Director for Research and Development, for exerting

much effort to produce quality research papers and for the kind consideration regarding

this academic requirement.

Dr. Mary Grace F. Barolo, Dean of the College of Criminal Justice Education,

for the insights she has contributed and for the unselfish concern with their study.

Dr. Marianny Aila M. Barbaza, Adviser, for the encouragement and boundless

patience in teaching the procedures as well as the methods of doing this study.

The researchers are immensely grateful to the Panelists: Mr. Kelvin R. Insigne,

Dr. Mary Grace F. Barolo, and Mr. Leoniel S. Bais, for the comments, suggestions and

constructive criticisms for the improvement of this paper.

Dr. Jessie S. Barolo, Jr., Critic Reader, for allotting his time in reading and

correcting the grammar, style and format of this manuscript.

All respondents, who shared their precious time and for their cooperation in the

conduct of the study.

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 Instructors of the College of Criminal Justice Education, for making them

truly prepared to face the challenges of globalization through their shared experiences,

and best knowledge to come up with this final output.

Their brothers, sisters and relatives for the usual support especially when the

researchers needed them most.

Their parents, for their unconditional love, appreciation and understanding

which have been their inspiration as they hurdle all the obstacles in the completion of this

research work.

Occidental Mindoro State College, their Alma Mater, for providing a quality

education for the career they have chosen.

M.S.T.
K.L.L.P.
S.C.A.
J.H.N.
K.M.B.
M.A.R.F.
K.R.C.V.

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 DEDICATION

This academic output is humbly and wholeheartedly dedicated to:

The ALMIGHTY GOD for His everlasting

love and guidance:

To our beloved parents:

Mr. Lito P. Tomoco and Mrs. Linalyn S. Tomoco

Mr. Eufronio T. Palada and Mrs. Sally L. Palada
Mr. Rogelio B. Padilla and Mrs. Jesusa F. Caoile
Mr. Aldrin F. Bañaga and Mrs. Joy M. Bañaga
Mr. Tirso V. Nonesa and Mrs. Lolita H. Nonesa
Mr. Pepito C. Felisco and Mrs. Rowena R. Felisco
Mr. Frederick F. Verzola and Mrs. Leonida C. Verzola

Brothers and sisters;

To our dear relatives, friends, classmates and

our beloved Alma Mater-OMSC.

M.S.T.
K.L.L.P.
S.C.A.
J.H.N.
K.M.B.
M.A.R.F.
K.R.C.V.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET ii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT iii
DEDICATION v
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
LIST OF TABLES viii
LIST OF FIGURES ix
ABSTRACT x

CHAPTER

I BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1

Introduction 1
Statement of the Problem 2
Objectives of the Study 3
Significance of the Study 4
Legal Framework 4
Conceptual Framework 6
Scope and Limitations
6
Definition of Terms 7

II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES 8

III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 17

Research Design 17
Research Site 17
Respondents of the Study 18
Research Instrument 19
Data Gathering Procedure 19
Data Analysis 19

IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 21

V CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 30

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 Summary of Findings 30
Conclusions 30
Recommendations 31

REFERENCES 32

APPENDICES 37
A. Communication Letter 38
B. Survey Questionnaire 40
C. Statistical Computation 43
D. Similarity Report 48
E. Certification from Statistician 49

F. Certification from Critic Reader 50

G. Pictures 51

CURRICULUM VITAE 52

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table Title Page

1 Profile of the respondents. 22

2 Level of implementation of anti-illegal drug operations. 26

3 Relationship between the demographic profile of the 29

respondents and level of implementation of anti-illegal drug
operations.

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Title Page

1 Research paradigm. 6

2 Research site. 18

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 ABSTRACT

TOMOCO, MARICHAN SINDANUM; PALADA, KRISTLE LOISE

LAÑO; AMEROL, SAMSIA CAOILE; BAÑAGA, KLEEPPER MINA; NONESA,
JARED HILARIO; FELISCO, MARK ANGELO RECOPUERTO; and
VERZOLA, KURT RUSSELL CHAVEZ, Bachelor of Science in Criminology,
College of Criminal Justice Education, Occidental Mindoro State College, Main Campus,
Labangan, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. May 2024. Implementation of
Anti-Illegal Drug Operation in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro.

Adviser: Marianny Aila M. Barbaza, PhD

The main purpose of this study was to assess the profile of respondents in selected

Barangay of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro in relation to level of implementation of Anti-

illegal drug operation. Specifically, it sought the profile of the respondents, the level of

implementation of anti-illegal drug operation, and the significant relationship between

these variables. The study utilized the descriptive-correlational design through the

administration of self-made survey questionnaire. There were 370 respondents who were

selected through stratified random sampling. Frequency, percentage distribution,

weighted mean and Kendall’s tau_b were used to treat the data.

Findings revealed that majority of the respondents are adults, females, college

graduates, married and have lived 13-25 years in their barangay.

Results indicated that level of implementation of anti-illegal drug operations is

highly implemented in terms of surveillance, apprehension, and collecting and handling

of evidence.

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 Results indicated that there is a significant relation between age towards

apprehension, educational attainment towards surveillance and years in residency to

surveillance, apprehension and collecting and handling of evidence.

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