Competencies, Challenges, and Opportunities of Trial Court Stenographers in Rinconada Area, Philippines

Alyssa Florese De Loyola–Lagatic

doi:10.56741/jgi.v4i03.1227

Authors

Alyssa Florese De Loyola–Lagatic
alyssadeloyola38@gmail.com
Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/jgi.v4i03.1227

Keywords:

Challenges, Competencies, Opportunities, Stenographer, Trial Court

Abstract

This study determined the Competencies, Challenges, and Opportunities of Trial Court Stenographers in the Rinconada Area. Specifically, it identified the (1) personal and professional attributes of the Trial Court Stenographers, (2) the competencies of the respondents, (3) the challenges encountered, (4) the coping mechanisms to address varying challenges, and (5) capacity building to enhance the competencies of Trial Court Stenographers in Rinconada Area. Interviews and a survey questionnaire employing a 4 4-point Likert scale were used as the primary data-gathering tool in the study. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that most respondents are female, married, between 50 and 59 years old, and working in the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Judiciary of Iriga City. Results disclosed that Trial Court Stenographers are competent in their respective field of specialization. Trial Court Stenographers encountered varying challenges in the field. Results further state that several coping mechanisms were applied and adopted by Trial Court Stenographers to address relevant challenges in the profession. A capacity building was proposed to enhance the competencies of the Trial Court Stenographers in the Rinconda Area.

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Author Biography

Alyssa Florese De Loyola–Lagatic, Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges

is a Bachelor of Science in Office Administration Faculty. As a bachelor’s degree in office administration, she teaches and handles subjects in Stenography for Gregg shorthand writing and Machine Shorthand. She took her master’s in business administration in 2017 at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges. She is pursuing her Doctorate Degree in Business Administration at Ateneo de Naga University, where she has completed her academic requirements and is pursuing her dissertation writing. Apart from her dedication to instruction, she is presently designated as the BSOA-Laboratory In-Charge at the same institution where she is connected. (email: alyssadeloyola38@gmail.com).

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