PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF GOVERNMENT DISASTER RESPONSE IN THE PHILIPPINES
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This study utilized a quantitative descriptive-correlational research design to examine public perception regarding government disaster response in the Philippines. The descriptive method was employed to determine respondents’ perceptions of disaster preparedness, emergency response, relief distribution, rehabilitation services, transparency, and communication efficiency of government agencies during disasters. Meanwhile, the correlational approach was used to identify the relationship between the effectiveness of government disaster response and the level of public trust and satisfaction. Data were gathered through structured survey questionnaires administered to selected respondents from disaster-prone communities, and statistical tools such as frequency, weighted mean, and Pearson r correlation were used to analyze and interpret the data objectively.
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This study employed a systematic survey research workflow to determine the public perception of government disaster response in the Philippines. A quantitative descriptive design was used, where primary data were collected directly from selected respondents residing in disaster-prone communities. The target population was first identified, and a purposive sampling technique was applied to select individuals who had experienced recent natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, or earthquakes. Data collection was conducted using a structured, researcher-made questionnaire designed to measure perceptions of government disaster preparedness, emergency response, relief distribution, rehabilitation services, transparency, and communication effectiveness. Prior to data collection, permission was obtained from local authorities and community leaders to ensure ethical compliance. The questionnaire was then administered either face-to-face or through guided distribution, depending on accessibility and safety conditions. After retrieval, responses were checked for completeness, encoded, and organized for analysis. Data processing and statistical analysis were conducted using Microsoft Excel or similar software, applying frequency counts, percentages, weighted mean, and Pearson r correlation to interpret the results. The workflow ensured that the data were systematically gathered, validated, and analyzed to produce reliable and replicable findings aligned with the objectives of the study.
Institutions
- Biliran Province State UniversityEastern Visayas, Naval