Title : A Case Study on Project “Double Barrel” in the Municipality of Rosario, La Union

Author : SPO4 MariaJesusa N Pajarillo, PhD

Type of Publication: Unpublished Case Study

Summary

This case study is an analysis of the effectiveness of Project “Double Barrel” in the Municipality of
Rosario, La Union. The case study used the descriptive method of research with the use of a self-made
validated questionnaire and documentary analysis. The case study is limited to August 16-17, 2016.

Findings

The case study revealed that Rosario Police Station dutifully performed its mandate in the conduct of
activities in the campaign against illegal drugs. The case study revealed some problems in the
implementation of Project “Double Barrel” most specifically the welfare of the surrenderers.

On the awareness of “Oplan TOKHANG” among the populace manifested highly effective, hence very
much manageable and can be solve with ease such as conduct of
symposium/dialogue/meetings/information campaign of “Oplan TOKHANG”.

Of all the indicators among the analysis of the effectiveness of the Project “Double Barrel” in the
municipality of Rosario, La Union, there a great impact of the community relative to the campaign
against illegal drugs which was undertaken in a highly effective scheme which implies that there is so
much that had been enhanced in the campaign against illegal drugs followed by success in six months in
the campaign against illegal drugs manifesting a highly effective scheme.

Conclusion

On the basis of the established findings, the following conclusions were drawn: Contentment of Police
Efforts in the Campaign Against Illegal Drugs are highly effective based on the collective efforts of the
personnel of Rosario Police Station in the conduct of “Oplan TOKHANG”; On the Contentment of Police
Efforts in the Campaign Against Illegal Drugs are highly effective based on the positive feedback among
the nitizens and the community; On Positive Impact of the Community are higly effective based on the
increase of the number of surrenderers; On the Decrease of Drug Use/Push are highly effective based on
the zero accomplishment for the period August 3, 2016 to date where most of the targets for operations
already surrendered; On Big Time Pusher in Rosario are highly effective based on the successful arrest of
the brother of Municipal Vice Mayor during the previous joint operation of this Police Station and the
PDEA and the recorded shooting incident of the Top Rank 1 Watchlist and the death of a notorious
person included also in the watchlist: On the Narco-Politics in Rosario are highly effective based on the
surrendered Barangay Captain who coddled drug pusher; On the Local Officials Involved in Illegal Drugs
are highly effective based on the surrender of Barangay Captain and seven Barangay Kagawads; On
Rosario PNP Involved in Illegal Drugs are highly effective based on the negative result of drug test to all
personnel of Rosario Police Station conducted by the Region 1 Crime Laboratory last July 8, 2016; On Lie
Low of Drug Pushers are highly effective based on the sincerity of the surrenderers to have a new life;
and On Success of Six Months are highly effective based on the continuous conduct of “OPLAN
TOKHANG”, house visitation, dialogue among the barangay officials, adopted projects of the Local
Government Units and the active community partnership by the personnel of Rosario Police Station.

Recommendation

Based on the conclusion deduced, the following recommendations are hereby submitted:

1. Strict implementation the policy and procedure of the “Project Double Barrel”, formulate regulations
in municipal level.

2. Establishment of Municipal Rehabilitation Center with adequate facilities based in Rosario, La Union
for the surrenderers.
3. Rigid in-house training of the surrenderers to include counselling/legal consultation/medical
treatment/sports development/skills development/ spiritual upliftment/Sensitivity & gender awareness/
Responsible parenthood/ Interpersonal Competence and Livelihood Program for the surrenderers.

4. Reiterate the functions/corporate responsibility of the Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)/BADAC/LGUs

in the campaign against illegal drugs which include among others the logistical/financial support to
sustain the continuous “Project Double Barrel” in the municipality of Rosario, La Union.

5. Continuous dialogues and Focus Group Discussions among PNP personnel, MAC, BADAC, LGUs, NGOs,
Government Employees, Academe, Religious Sector, Business Sector, Private entities, Youth and the
community.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM

Introduction

Statement of the Problem

Scope and Delimition of the Problem

CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Related Literature

Theoretical Framework

Conceptual Framework

Definition of Terms

CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

Research Design

Sources of Data

Respondents of the Case Study

Instrumentation

Statistical Treatment
CHAPTER 4 SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENTATION

APPENDICES

VITAE

CHAPTER 1

Introduction

The municipality of Rosario is the southernmost part of La Union and considered as “Gateway to
Ilocandia”. It has thirty three (33) Barangays, six (6) of it are considered urban areas (Concepcion, Camp
One, Poblacion East, Poblacion West, Udiao and Subusub). On the drug situation, twenty nine (29)
barangays were drug affected. The number of drug personalities in AOR listed in BADAC and PNP is three
hundred thirty two (332) users/pushers. From July 1, 2016 as new administration started, Rosario Police
Station conducted “OPLAN TOKHANG “and aggressive police operations that resulted to the arrest of
three (3) drug personalities and surrender of ninety eight (98) users/pushers which includes two (2)
Barangay Captains and seven (7) Barangay Kagawads. Further, This Police Station have also recorded two
(2) shooting incidents on listed drug personalities that resulted to the wounding of one (1) and the other
is killed both by unidentified assailants. For period July 1- to September 26, 2016, this Station were able
to apprehend Thirteen (13) suspects thru Buy-Bust Operations and Two (2) Search Warrant for Violation
of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002) This station is continuously
conducting “TOKHANG”, “TAPHANG” and police operations to neutralize drug personalities who do not
surrender and monitoring to the surrenderers in compliance with the directives from higher
headquarters to wit: CNR LUPCR 07-04-04 dtd 041000H July 2016, CNR LUC 07-03-01 dtd 031500 July
2016, CNR LUPCR 07-04-06 dtd 041200H July 2016, CNR LUPCR 07-07-13 dtd 071200H July 2016, CNR
LUPCR 07-13-24 dtd 132000H July 2016, CNR LUPCR 07-14-26 dtd 141730H July 2016, CNR LUPCR 07-19-
28 dtd 191700H July 2016, CNR LUPCR 08-05-07 dtd 05900H July 2016, CNR LUPCR 08-05-10 dtd
051300H July 2016, CNR LUPCR 08-05-10 dtd 051300H July 2016, CNR LUPCR 08-11-15 dtd 111800H Aug
2016, and CNR LUPCR 08-15-22 dtd 151730H Aug 2016.

There is no denying that Rosario Police Station has to contend with its limited resources and manpower
capability while it remains considerably dependent on other bilateral unis in pursuit of the Project
“Double Barrel”. Likewise, there are some problems that have cropped in the present implementation of
Project “Double Barrel” such as the welfare of the surrenderers; the status of the informants/assets; the
support of the Local Government Units in terms of rehabilitation and livelihood programs intended for
the surrenderers and other issues of concerns. The forthcoming training package initiated by Rosario
Police Station and the Local Government Unit of Rosario which will convene on October 3, 2016, with
five (5) batches which includes among others the Spiritual upliftment, Awareness of Legal Mandates
relative to Drug abuse and prevention, Sports Festival, Community Service, Technical Services Training
and Livelihood Project (e.g. Food Processing, Automotive, Masonry, livestock production, carpentry,
culinary, dressmaking) for the surrenderers. To date, a total of two hundred twenty nine (229)
surrenderers will be benefited with the aforesaid training. These surrenderers signed the Pledge of
Commitment and had undergone series of medical/spiritual/legal/psychological/physical treatment. This
Police Station also conducts the following activities: Drug Symposium and film showing to all Schools at
all levels; Dialogues to the general populace; Forums/Focus Group Discussion with the Municipal Anti-
Drug Abuse Council (MADAC), Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC) composed of lateral and
bilateral units such as judiciary/education sector/religious sector/medical sector/social sector/media &
communication/ Barangay Officials.

The undoubtedly challenges the Rosario Police Station, hence the need for the assessment of the extent
of the factors contributory to the problems met in existing guidelines, procedures and tasks of Rosario
Police Station in the conduct of Project “Double Barrel”.
Statement of the Problem

This case study is an analysis of the effectiveness of the Project “Double Barrel” in the municipality of
Rosario, La Union. Specifically, it sought answers to the following Sub-Problems:

Part 1

1. Are you aware of the “OPLAN TOKHANG” operations conducted by the police? (Alam po ba ninyo ang
OPLAN TOKHANG na ginagawa ng Kapulisan)?

2. Are you contented with the efforts of the police in the campaign against illegal drugs in the
municipality of Rosario? (Kuntento po ba kayo sa mga ginagawang hakbang ng Kapulisan ukol sa
ipinagbabawal na Droga sa Rosario)?

3. Is there a positive impact of the community with regards to the campaign against illegal drugs? (May
mabuti bang idinulot ang kampanya kontra Droga sa inyong pamayanan)?

4. Do you notice the decrease of drug using and pushing in Rosario? (Napansin po ba ninyo na kakaunti o
nawawala na ang paggamit at pagtutulak ng iligal na Droga sa ating munisipalidad)?

5. Do you agree that there is no bigtime pusher in Rosario? (Sumasang-ayon po ba kayo na walang
malakihang transaksiyon ng Droga dito sa Rosario)?

6. In your own perception, is there a narco-politics in Rosario? (Base po sa inyong palagay, mayroon po
bang pulitiko dito sa Rosario na nagpoprotekta sa mga tulak at gumagamit ng iligal na Droga)?

7. Are there Local Officials in Rosario who are using and pushing illegal drugs? (May mga opisyales ba
ng barangay at munisipyo na gumagamit at nagtutulak ng iligal na Droga)?
8. Are there PNP in Rosario who are using and pushing illegal drugs? (May mga pulis ba ng Rosario na
gumagamit at nagtutulak ng iligal na Droga)?

9. Do you agree that the pushers of illegal drugs in the locality are now laid low or moved to another
place?(Sumasang-ayon po ba kayo na ang mga nagtutulak ng iligal na Droga ay tumigil na o kaya’y
lumipat na ng tirahan)?

10. In your own perception, is the campaign of illegal drugs successful in six (6) Months (July-December
2016)? (Sa inyo pong palagay magiging matagumpay ba ang kampanya kontra iligal na droga sa loob ng
anim na buwan)?

Part 2

Please feel free to write your comments, suggestions and recommendations regarding PNP
campaign against illegal drugs in the municipality of Rosario, La Union? (Maari po bang isulat ninyo ang
inyong pananaw, mga dapat pang gawin ng ating Kapulisan at rekomendasyon ukol sa ating kampanya
kontra Droga para po sa lalong ikabubuti ng ating pamayanan)?

Scope and Delimitation

This case study was delimited to the municipality of Rosario, La Union. This was also delimited to other
stakeholders, namely: academe, government employees, religious sector, general populace, drug
personality, PNP, LGU, private sector and youth.

Significance of the Case Study

The findings of this case study are considered significant to the following stakeholders:

The Rosario Police Station personnel. The resultant perception obtained by the case study concerning
PNP personnel will give the Rosario Police Station personnel a full understanding of the general
guidelines, procedures and their tasks in the conduct of the Philippine National Police Anti-Illegal Drugs
Campaign “Project Double Barrel” in support to the strategy nurtured by His Excellency Rodrigo “Digong”
Duterte in neutralizing drug personalities nationwide.

The Community. They would be guided as to the operational activities conducted by the Rosario Police
Station personnel relative to the Operation “TOKHANG” and social profiling. Futher, the community
would feel safe in their home/business/work and their daily endeavors.

The Surrenderers. They would have a full understanding of the entire nature and scope of the “Project
TOKHANG/DOUBLE BARREL” such that they would be able to completely appreciate the value of drug-
free municipality, understand the rationale and purpose of the “Project TOKHANG/DOUBLE BARREL”,
enhance camaraderie with Rosario Police Station personnel, community and among themselves. Further,
they would realized and internalized the ill effects of drug use and change for a new, better, happy
sustainable life.

Local Government Units/ Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)/ BADAC/NGOs. This case study would
provide insights to the Local Government of the municipality of Rosario, La Union in understanding the
dynamics of “Project TOKHANG/DOUBLE BARREL” in their tasks to perform specific functions/corporate
responsibility/ Tangible and Intangible Contributions/ Financial & Logistical Support for the continuity of
the binding “Project TOKHANG/DOUBLE BARREL”.

Future researchers. They would make use of data obtained by the case study in their own separate and
distinct academic works which will lead to further drug-free in the country.

CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter is a presentation of the review of materials having similarities or contain vital information to
the present case study. The Theoretical Framework, Conceptual Framework and Definition of Terms are
likewise presented.

In Command Memorandum Circular Number 16-2016[1] entitled “PNP Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign Plan
Project “Double Barrel” will be conducted in a two-prolonged approach, namely: PROJECT TOKHANG and
PROJECT HVT. The lower barrel approach will be the conduct of PROJECT TOKHANG in all drug-affected
barangays throughout the country in coordination with the Local Government Units (LGUs) particularly
the Provincial/City/Municipal/Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs), Non-Government
Organizations (NGOs), stakeholders, and other law enforcement agencies. The PROJECT TOKHANG is a
practical and realistic means of accelerating the drive against illegal drugs in affected barangays. This
concept involves the conduct of house to house visitations to persuade suspected illegal drug
personalities to stop their illegal drug activities.

A memorandum circular was also issued to emphasize to local authorities, especially barangay officials,
their principal responsibilities in support of over-all government efforts to address peace and order,
particularly to curb illegal drugs and other substances.[2] Other legal mandates such as Republic Act
(R.A.) 9165 otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 to develop and adopt
a comprehensive, unified, integrated and balanced national drug abuse and prevention control strategy
and formulation of the National Anti-Drug Plan of Action which outlines the efforts of the government to
strengthen its campaign against drugs and contribute in international efforts to counter the world drug
problem.

Theoretical Framework

Management is the process of working with and through others to achieve organizational objectives in a
changing environment.[3] Organizations are purposeful and goal oriented. It follows that the structure of
the organization is likewise purposeful and directed. People’s jobs requires to perform activities in
combination with the people in organization. The activities can be routine or non-routine. The required
relationship can be with co-workers, managers, clients, suppliers or buyers, they can result in feelings of
friendship, competition, cooperativeness and satisfaction. In Rosario Police Station, the daily conduct of
Police Information and Continuous Education (PICE) involves dissemination of the update of directives
from the higher headquarters and further deployment of personnel to conduct the “Project TOKHANG”.

The “Project TOKHANG” is a practical and realistic means of accelerating the drive against illegal drugs in
the affected areas. This concept involves the conduct of house to house visitations to persuade
suspected illegal drug personalities to stop their illegal activities.[4] In Rosario Police Station headed by
Police Chief Inspector Roy E. Villanueva, Officer-in-Charge conduct various strategies to persuade drug
personalities coupled with the serenade by the patrollers, otherwise known as “Rosario Tokhangers”.

The Rosario Tokhangers serenading Surrenderers with Themesong “Akala Ko”

The Rosario “Tokhangers” conducts continuous house-to-house visitation singing the TOKHANG theme
song entitled “ Akala Ko” composed by the Municipal Executive Senior Officer (MESPO) of Rosario Police
Station which resulted to 340 views (Akala Ko by Team Rosario) and 119 views (Akala Ko by Team
Rosario pt2) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4qZICem_CM&spfreload=10. Further, The
Facebook/Twitter and P.A.C.D.A.A.R. Account of Rosario Police Station garnered positive comments and
appreciation by the nitizens.

Figure 1. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

Conceptual Framework

This case study attempted to analyse the effectiveness of “Project TOKHANG/DOUBLE BARREL” using the
systems theory approach: Input, Process and Output.

Systems Approach enables us to describe the behaviour of organizations both internally and externally.
Internally, it can be seen how and why people inside organizations perform their individual and group
tasks. Externally, the transactions of organizations can be related with other organizations and
institutions. In the context of systems theory, the organization is one of a number of elements that
interact independently. The flow of input and output is the starting point in the description of the
organization. In the simplest terms, the organization takes resources (Inputs) from the larger system
(Environment), processes these resources (Process), and returns them in a changed form (Outputs).[5]

The variables that will be considered in the case study are as follows:

The input includes “TOKHANG” (Rosario Tokhangers), social profiling, house-to-house visitation,
patrolling, dialogue/meeting, symposium and interview.

The process includes the analysis of the result of the survey and the analysis of the document of the
implementation of “Project TOKHANG/DOUBLE BARREL”.
The Output is the effective “Project TOKHANG/DOUBLE BARREL” in the municipality of Rosario, La Union.
These are shown in the next page.

The concept of the organization that is related to a larger system introduces the importance of feedback.
[6] Systems Theory emphasizes the importance of responding to the feedback information. Systems
Theory emphasizes two important considerations: (1) The ultimate survival of the organization depends
on the ability to adapt to the demands of its environment; (2) In meeting these demands, the total cycle
of input-process-output must be focus of managerial attention. Therefore the criteria of effectiveness
must reflect each of these two considerations and effectiveness.

Definition of Terms

Tokhang – Bisaya dialect Toktok (Knock), Hangyo (Plea).

Project Tokhang- A practical and realistic means of accelerating the drive against illegal drugs in the
affected barangays. This concept involves the conduct of house-to-house visitations to persuade
suspected illegal drug personalities to stop their illegal activities

Project Double Barrel- A Command Memorandum Circular that sets forth the general guidelines,
procedures and tasks of police offices/units/stations in the conduct of the Philippine National Police
(PNP) Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign Plan in support to the Barangay Drug Clearing Strategy of the
government and the neutralization of illegal drug personalities nationwide.
CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

This chapter is a presentation of the research design, the method of data collection, the respondents,
sampling techniques, the statistical tools for data analysis.

Research Design

This case study used the descriptive survey analysis design utilizing the descriptive method of research.

Descriptive method is the most widely used of inquiry in social research since this case study involves
determination of what actually exist on “what is” and is most useful in studying patterns of behaviour of
phenomena, trends, events, existing beliefs, practices and circumstances in the municipality of Rosario,
La Union, hence the descriptive method as cited by Rivera[7][8] was used, utilizing descriptive statistics
in the analysis of data.

Sources of Data

This case study used both primary and secondary sources of data. The primary data came from the
researchers made questionnaire complemented by documentary analysis and interview as tools in
assessing the Philippine National Police Project “Double Barrel” in the municipality of Rosario, La Union
while the secondary sources of data came from the published materials that guided the researcher in
conducting this case study.

Respondents of the Study

 The respondents of the study were five (5) PNP personnel assigned at Rosario Police Station
considered the best sources of the data because they are those in the position to provide the
researchers vital data that the case study utilized in determining the effectiveness of Project “Double
Barrel” in the municipality of Rosario, La Union.

Other respondents of this case study were academe, government employees, general populace,
drug personalities, LGUs, Private Sector and Youth. This is shown in Table 1, which reflects a total
respondents of seventy (70).

TABLE 1

Category of Respondents

Frequency

Percentage

Academe

15

21.4%
Government employees

12

17.1%

Religious Sector

7.14%

General populace

10

14.2%

Drug personality

2.8%

PNP
5

7.14%

Private Sector

8.5%

Youth

11

15.7%

LGU

5.7%

TOTAL
70

99.68%

Instrumentation

This case study employed the survey questionnaire and interview in gathering the primary data from the
respondents.

The researchers used Survey Questionnaire for the respondents. The parts of the survey questionnaire
were:

a. Part One delved on the Profile of the respondents

b. Part Two delved on the Topical Questions regarding the effectiveness of the Project “Double Barrel” in
the municipality of Rosario, La Union.

C. Part Three attempted to elicit suggestions from the respondents on the PNP campaign against illegal
drugs in the municipality of Rosario, La Union.

Before the distribution of the questionnaire, it was tested to five (5) respondents from the
personnel of Rosario Police Station to determine if the questions are understandable and readable.

The researchers (Rosario PNP personnel) immediately retrieved the Survey Questionnaire from
each respondent upon distribution on a schedule. Further, the researchers also conducted interviews to
some members of the LGUs, government employees, Barangay Officials and academe sector to gather
more information needed in support of the findings in the Survey Questionnaire.
Statistical Treatment

The researchers used percentage Weighted Mean and the Four Point Likert Scale.

These statistical tools were utilized to treat data gathered on the effectiveness of the Project “Double
Barrel” in the municipality of Rosario, La Union. The formula used is:

R = ___S____

Where: R - Weighted Mean

S - Sum of all the Score

P - Total Number of Problems

To interpret the Weighted Mean, the Four Point Likert Scale was used with the following criteria for
data interpretation:

Scale Weights Descriptive

 Interpretation

4 3.5 - 4.0 Highly Effective

3 2.5 - 3.49 Effective

2 1.5 - 2.0 Moderate Effective

1 1.0 - 1.49 Not Effective

CHAPTER 4

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF “PROJECT DOUBLE BARREL” IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSARIO LA UNION

This chapter is a presentation of the data and information gathered during the course of the case study
as well as the analysis of the data collected and the corresponding interpretation of such data.

TABLE 2

Awareness of “Oplan TOKHANG”

Indicator

Yes

Sort of

No

I don’t Know

Are you aware of the “OPLAN TOKHANG” operations by the Police?

(Alam po ba ninyo ang OPLAN TOKHANG na ginagawa ng Kapulisan?)

51

AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN

72.8%
11.4%

10%

5.7%

ADJECTIVAL EQUIVALENT

Highly

Effective

Highly

Effective

Highly

Effective

Highly

Effective
The researchers focused on the awareness of “Oplan TOKHANG” to determine the knowledge of the
respondents relative to the strategy being utilized such as house-to-house visitations and serenade,
patrolling, dialogue/meeting, symposium and interview. Table 2 shows the perception of seventy
respondents of the awareness of “Oplan TOKHANG”. It shows that 51 Yes: 8 Sort Of; 7 No and 4 I don’t
know is indicative of a Highly Effective.

From the findings, it can be said that the problems on the awareness on “Oplan TOKHANG” conducted
by the Rosario PNP are highly effective, hence very much manageable and can be solve with ease such as
conduct of symposium/dialogue/meetings/information campaign of “Oplan TOKHANG”.

TABLE 3

Contentment of Police Efforts in the Campaign Against Illegal Drugs

Indicator

Yes

Sort of

No
I don’t Know

Are you contented with the efforts of the police in the campaign against illegal drugs in the municipality?

(Kuntento po ba kayo sa mga ginagawang hakbang ng Kapulisan ukol sa ipinagbabawal nana droga sa
Rosario?)

59

AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN

84.2%

11.4%

1.4%

2.8%

ADJECTIVAL EQUIVALENT
Highly

Effective

Highly

Effective

Highly

Effective

Highly

Effective

Table 3 shows the total perception of 70 respondents of the level of contentment of Rosario Police
Station personnel in the campaign against illegal drugs. It shows that 59 respondents are very contented
with the efforts of Rosario Police Station.

From the findings, it can be said that the efforts of Rosario Police Station in the campaign against illegal
drugs are likewise highly effective in nature, hence can be resolved by the concerned staff such as the
PCR/Operations/Invest Section/MAIDSOTG.

TABLE 4
Positive Impact of the Community

Indicator

Yes

Sort of

No

I don’t Know

Is there a positive impact of the community with the regards to the campaign against illegal drugs?

(May mabuti bang idinulot ang kamapanya kontra Droga sa inyong pamayanan?

66

AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN

94.2%

5.7%

ADJECTIVAL EQUIVALENT

Highly Effective

Highly Effective

Not Effective

Not Effective

Of all the indicators among the analysis of the effectiveness of the Project “Double Barrel” in the
municipality of Rosario, La Union, 94.2% or a total of 66 respondents believed that there a great impact
of the community relative to the campaign against illegal drugs. Further there is no respondent at
parameters “No” and “I Don’t Know” manifesting a massive response among drug users/pushers who
voluntary surrendered to Rosario Police Station.

From the findings, it can be said that the impact is undertaken in a highly effective scheme which implies
that there is so much that had been enhance in the campaign against illegal drugs.
TABLE 5

Decrease of Drug Use/Push

Indicator

Yes

Sort of

No

I don’t Know

Do you notice the decrease of drug using and pushing in Rosario?

(Napansin po ba ninyo na kakaunti o nawawala na ang paggamit at pagtutulak ng iligal na Droga sa ating
munisipalidad?

42

12
4

AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN

60%

17.1%

5.7%

5.7%

ADJECTIVAL EQUIVALENT

Highly Effective

Highly Effective

Highly Effective

Highly Effective
Table 5 shows perception of 70 respondents of the level of the Decrease of Drug Use/Push in the
municipality of Rosario, La Union. It shows that parameters “Yes” and “Sort Of” obtained 60% and 17.1%
manifesting a highly effective scheme.

From the findings, it can be said that the decrease of drug use/push deteriorates where surrenderers
refrained from buying and selling drugs.

TABLE 6

Big Time Pusher in Rosario

Indicator

Yes

Sort of

No

I don’t Know

Do you agree that there is no bigtime pusher in Rosario?

(Sumasang-ayon po ba kayo na walang malakihang transaksiyon ng droga ditto sa Rosario?)

22

12

21

AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN

31.4%

10%

17.1%

30%

ADJECTIVAL EQUIVALENT

Highly effective

Highly effective
Highly effective

Highly effective

Table 6 shows perception of 70 respondents of the level of Big Time Pusher in the municipality of
Rosario, La Union. It shows that parameters “Yes” obtained 31.4%, “Sort Of” 10%, “No” 17.1% and “I
Don’t Know” 30% manifesting a highly effective scheme.

TABLE 7

Narco-Politics in Rosario

Indicator

Yes

Sort of

No

I don’t Know

In your own perception, is there a narco-politics in Rosario?

(Base po sa inyong palagay, mayroon po bang pulitiko dito sa Rosario na nagproprotekta sa mga tulak at
gumagamit ng iligal na Droga?)

20

32

AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN

12.8%

12.8%

28.5%

45.7%

ADJECTIVAL EQUIVALENT

Highly Effective

Highly Effective
Highly Effective

Highly Effective

Table 7 shows perception of 70 respondents of the level of Narco-Politics in the municipality of Rosario,
La Union. It shows that parameters “No” obtained 28.5%manifesting a highly effective scheme.

TABLE 8

Local Officials Involved in Illegal Drugs

Indicator

Yes

Sort of

No

I don’t Know

Are there Local Officials in Rosario who are using and pushing illegal drugs?
(May mga opisyales ban g barangay at munisipyo na gumagamit at nagtutulak ng iligal na Droga

13

17

31

AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN

18.5%

8.57%

24.28%

44.28%

ADJECTIVAL EQUIVALENT

Highly Effective
Highly Effective

Highly Effective

Highly Effective

Table 8 shows perception of 70 respondents of the level of local officials involved in illegal drugs. It
shows that parameters “No” and “I don’t Know” obtained 24.28% and 44.28%, respectively which is an
indicative of a highly effective scheme.

The table also further shows that the group perception of the 70 respondents revealed an over-all
adjectival equivalent manifesting a general perception of highly effective. In effect, there were two (2)
Barangay and seven (7) Barangay Kagawads who voluntarily surrendered to Rosario Police Station.

TABLE 9

Rosario PNP Involved in Illegal Drugs

Indicator

Yes

Sort of

No
I don’t Know

Are there PNP in Rosario who are using and pushing illegal drugs?

(May mga pulis ban g Rosario na gumagamit at nagtutulak ng iligal na droga?)

22

34

AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN

2.8%

7.1%

31.4%

48.5%
ADJECTIVAL EQUIVALENT

Effective

Highly Effective

Highly Effective

Highly Effective

Table 9 shows perception of 70 respondents of the level of Rosario PNP Involved in Illegal Drugs. It shows
that parameter “Yes” while parameters “Sort Of”, “No” and “I Don’t Know” obtained an indicative of a
highly effective scheme.

TABLE 10

LIE LOW OF DRUG PUSHERS

Indicator

Yes

Sort of

No
I don’t Know

Do you agree that the pushers of illegal drugs in the locality are now laid low or moved to another place?

(Sumasang-ayon po ba kayo na ang mga nagtutulak ng iligal na droga ay tumigil na o kaya’y lumipat nan g
tirahan?)

31

12

20

AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN

44.2%

17.1%

10%

28.5%

ADJECTIVAL EQUIVALENT
Highly Effective

Highly Effective

Highly Effective

Highly Effective

Table 10 shows the perception of 70 respondents on the level of lie low of drug pushers within the
locality. It shows that 31 respondents believed that proliferation of illegal drugs in Rosario, La Union laid
low due to the increase of surrenderers plus the big impact of the two (2) shooting incidents on listed
drug personalities that resulted to the wounding of one (1) and the other is killed both by unidentified
assailants.

Table 11

SUCCESS OF SIX MONTHS IN CAMPAIGN AGAINST ILLEGAL DRUGS

Indicator

Yes

Sort of

No
I don’t Know

In your own perception, is the campaign of illegal drugs successful in six (6) Months (July-December
2016?)

(Sa inyong palagay magiging matagumpay ba nag kampanya kontra iligal na droga sa loob ng anim na
buwan?)

48

10

AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN

68.5%

14.2%

5.71%

11.4%
ADJECTIVAL EQUIVALENT

Highly Effective

Highly Effective

Highly Effective

Highly Effective

Table 11 shows the level of the success of six months duration in the campaign against illegal drugs. Of
all the indicators, said success in six months ranked second where there were 48 respondents or 68.5%
preceded by the impact of the community in the campaign against illegal drugs manifesting a highly
effective scheme.

In Part 2 of the case study wherein the respondents were asked to write their comments, suggestions
and recommendations regarding PNP campaign against illegal drugs in the municipality of Rosario, La
Union, there were some who suggested a sustainable training design intended for the surrenderers
which includes among others the legal impediments, skills development, spiritual nourishment and
sports development. Other suggestions from the academe sector advocate regular
symposium/workshop and film viewing to all schools at all levels for information dissemination against
the ill effects of drugs, drug cartel, drug trafficking and drug abuse. In-depth validation and continuous
monitoring of drug personalities and their illicit activities should be sustained and conduct of counter-
intelligence operations among those included in the watchlist who are not “actually” involved in any
drug use/push and the safety of the “Apha’s/informers/assets of the handlers were also suggested.
Further, the violation of human rights such as illegal arrest, illegal detention, “hulidap” recycling of
confiscated drugs, planting of evidence and bungling of drug cases should be avoided for a true,
transparent internal cleansing among the PNP personnel. Furthermore, livelihood program and
establishment of Municipal Rehabilitation Center intended for the surrenderers for a new and
meaningful life.
CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

This chapter is a presentation of the final outcome of the case study. Based on the discussion in the
proceeding chapters, the results of the study are summarized stating the findings, conclusions and
recommendations.

Summary

The case study is an analysis of the effectiveness of “Project Double Barrel” in the municipality of
Rosario, La Union.

Specifically, it sought answers the following Sub-Problems:

Part 1

1. Are you aware of the “OPLAN TOKHANG” operations conducted by the police? (Alam po ba ninyo ang
OPLAN TOKHANG na ginagawa ng Kapulisan)?

2. Are you contented with the efforts of the police in the campaign against illegal drugs in the
municipality of Rosario? (Kuntento po ba kayo sa mga ginagawang hakbang ng Kapulisan ukol sa
ipinagbabawal na Droga sa Rosario)?
3. Is there a positive impact of the community with regards to the campaign against illegal drugs? (May
mabuti bang idinulot ang kampanya kontra Droga sa inyong pamayanan)?

4. Do you notice the decrease of drug using and pushing in Rosario? (Napansin po ba ninyo na kakaunti o
nawawala na ang paggamit at pagtutulak ng iligal na Droga sa ating munisipalidad)?

5. Do you agree that there is no bigtime pusher in Rosario? (Sumasang-ayon po ba kayo na walang
malakihang transaksiyon ng Droga dito sa Rosario)?

6. In your own perception, is there a narco-politics in Rosario? (Base po sa inyong palagay, mayroon po
bang pulitiko dito sa Rosario na nagpoprotekta sa mga tulak at gumagamit ng iligal na Droga)?

7. Are there Local Officials in Rosario who are using and pushing illegal drugs? (May mga opisyales ba
ng barangay at munisipyo na gumagamit at nagtutulak ng iligal na Droga)?

8. Are there PNP in Rosario who are using and pushing illegal drugs? (May mga pulis ba ng Rosario na
gumagamit at nagtutulak ng iligal na Droga)?

9. Do you agree that the pushers of illegal drugs in the locality are now laid low or moved to another
place?(Sumasang-ayon po ba kayo na ang mga nagtutulak ng iligal na Droga ay tumigil na o kaya’y
lumipat na ng tirahan)?

10. In your own perception, is the campaign of illegal drugs successful in six (6) Months (July-December
2016)? (Sa inyo pong palagay magiging matagumpay ba ang kampanya kontra iligal na droga sa loob ng
anim na buwan)?

Part 2

Please feel free to write your comments, suggestions and recommendations regarding PNP
campaign against illegal drugs in the municipality of Rosario, La Union? (Maari po bang isulat ninyo ang
inyong pananaw, mga dapat pang gawin ng ating Kapulisan at rekomendasyon ukol sa ating kampanya
kontra Droga para po sa lalong ikabubuti ng ating pamayanan)?

The case study used the descriptive method of research with the use of a self-made questionnaire and
documentary analysis.

Findings

The case study revealed that Rosario Police Station dutifully performed its mandate in the conduct of
activities in the campaign against illegal drugs. The case study revealed some problems in the
implementation of Project “Double Barrel” most specifically the welfare of the surrenderers.

On the awareness of “Oplan TOKHANG” among the populace manifested highly effective, hence very
much manageable and can be solve with ease such as conduct of
symposium/dialogue/meetings/information campaign of “Oplan TOKHANG”.

Of all the indicators among the analysis of the effectiveness of the Project “Double Barrel” in the
municipality of Rosario, La Union, there a great impact of the community relative to the campaign
against illegal drugs which was undertaken in a highly effective scheme which implies that there is so
much that had been enhanced in the campaign against illegal drugs followed by success in six months in
the campaign against illegal drugs manifesting a highly effective scheme.

Conclusion

On the basis of the established findings, the following conclusions were drawn: Contentment of Police
Efforts in the Campaign Against Illegal Drugs are highly effective based on the collective efforts of the
personnel of Rosario Police Station in the conduct of “Oplan TOKHANG”; On the Contentment of Police
Efforts in the Campaign Against Illegal Drugs are highly effective based on the positive feedback among
the nitizens and the community; On Positive Impact of the Community are highly effective based on the
increase of the number of surrenderers; On the Decrease of Drug Use/Push are highly effective based on
the zero accomplishment for the period August 3, 2016 to date where most of the targets for operations
already surrendered; On Big Time Pusher in Rosario are highly effective based on the successful arrest of
the brother of Municipal Vice Mayor during the previous joint operation of this Police Station and the
PDEA and the recorded shooting incident of the Top Rank 1 Watchlist and the death of a notorious
person included also in the watchlist: On the Narco-Politics in Rosario are highly effective based on the
surrendered Barangay Captain who coddled drug pusher; On the Local Officials Involved in Illegal Drugs
are highly effective based on the surrender of Barangay Captain and seven Barangay Kagawads; On
Rosario PNP Involved in Illegal Drugs are highly effective based on the negative result of drug test to all
personnel of Rosario Police Station conducted by the Region 1 Crime Laboratory last July 8, 2016; On Lie
Low of Drug Pushers are highly effective based on the sincerity of the surrenderers to have a new life;
and On Success of Six Months are highly effective based on the continuous conduct of “Oplan
TOKHANG”, house visitation, dialogue among the barangay officials, adopted projects of the Local
Government Units and the active community partnership by the personnel of Rosario Police Station.

Recommendation

Based on the conclusions deduced, the following recommendations are hereby submitted:

1. Strict implementation the policy and procedure of the “Project Double Barrel”, formulate regulations
in municipal level.

2. Establishment of Municipal Rehabilitation Center with adequate facilities based in Rosario, La Union
for the surrenderers.

3. Rigid In-house training of the surrenderers to include counselling/legal consultation/medical

treatment/sports development/skills development/ spiritual upliftment/Sensitivity & gender awareness/
Responsible parenthood/ Interpersonal Competence and Livelihood Program for the surrenderers.

4. Reiterate the functions/corporate responsibility of the Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)/BADAC/LGUs

in the campaign against illegal drugs which include among otherMonthslogistical/financial support to
sustain the continuous “Project Double Barrel” in the municipality of Rosario, La Union.
5. Continuous dialogues and Focus Group Discussions among PNP personnel, MAC, BADAC, LGUs, NGOs,
Government Employees, Academe, Religious Sector, Business Sector, Private entities, Youth and the
community.

APPENDICES

Survey Questionnaire

Respondent’s Answer to the Survey Questionnaire

DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2015-63

PNP-NHQ Command Memorandum Circular Number 16-2016

CNR LUPCR 07-04-04 dtd 041000H July 2016

CNR LUC 07-03-01 dtd 031500 July 2016

CNR LUPCR 07-04-06 dtd 041200H July 2016

CNR LUPCR 07-07-13 dtd 071200H July 2016

CNR LUPCR 07-13-24 dtd 132000H July 2016

CNR LUPCR 07-14-26 dtd 141730H July 2016

CNR LUPCR 07-19-28 dtd 191700H July 2016

CNR LUPCR 08-05-07 dtd 05900H July 2016

CNR LUPCR 08-05-10 dtd 051300H July 2016

CNR LUPCR 08-05-10 dtd 051300H July 2016

CNR LUPCR 08-11-15 dtd 111800H Aug 2016

CNR LUPCR 08-15-22 dtd 151730H Aug 2016.

Researchers

SPO4 Maria Jesusa N Pajarillo, P.h.D.

SPO2 Susan Abril

SPO1 Edmund Parinas

PO1 Anna Liza Dela Rosa

PO2 Marlon Morales

PO1 Ryan Gali

PO1 Carol Ballesteros

PO1 Sheva P Gali

PO1 Agnes O Bilog

NUP Natalyn Carrera

NUP Alvin de Guzman

NUP Joseph Ismael

PICTORIALS

Ice breaker during the Drug Symposium at Tanglag Elementary School, Rosario, La Union, Philippines

Registration of surrenderers during the Oath Taking and Pledge of Commitment held at Police Regional
Office 1, San Fernando, La Union, Philippines

Serenading of Surrenderers at their respective houses

[1] Command Memorandum Circular Number 15-016 entitled PNP Anti-Illegal Campaign Plan Project
Double Barrel dtd July 1, 2016, National Headquarters, Office of the Chief, Philippine National Police,
Camp Crame, Quezon City.

[2] Memorandum Circular Number 2015-63 entitled Revitalization of the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse
Council (BADAC) and their Role in Drug Clearing Operations dtd June 16, 2015, Department of the
Interior and Local Government, NAPOLCOM Center, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.

[3] Robert Kreitner, “Management”, Fourth Edition, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 1989.

[4] Command Memorandum Circular (CMC) 2016.

[5] Maria Jesusa N Pajarillo, “The Directorate for Research and Development in the Philippine National
Police”, Unpublished Dissertation, Bicol University, January 2004, p. 34.

[6] Ernest G. Bormann, “Symbiotic Convergence Theory: A Communication Formulation”, Journal of

Communications, 1985.

[7] PCI Ben B Kimayong, Foreword, Performance Governance System (PGS) Compliance Stage, Rosario
Police Station.

[8] Primo V Rivera, “Social Responsibility Development Program of the PNP Maritime Group in Region IV:
An Assessment,” Unpublished Dissertation.
Written by

Maria Jesusa Pajarillo

Maria Jesusa Pajarillo

DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE at Rosario Police Station

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