Records Management Practices of Barangay STO. Domingo, Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines

Abegail F. Agapito; Syrell M. Hallare; Julie Ann P. Lal; Rose Ann O. Metran

doi:10.56741/jgi.v4i02.892

Authors

Abegail F. Agapito Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
Syrell M. Hallare
shallare@cspc.edu.ph
Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
Julie Ann P. Lal Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
Rose Ann O. Metran Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/jgi.v4i02.892

Keywords:

Records Creation, Records Disposition, Records Maintenance, Records Management, Records Retention

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the current status and identify the challenges faced in the records management practices of a barangay in Nabua, Camarines Sur, focusing on four key areas: records creation, maintenance, retention, and disposition. It also examined the significant relationship between existing records management practices and the problems encountered by respondents, and proposed recommendations to enhance current practices. A descriptive-correlational survey method was employed to collect, analyze, and interpret data, utilizing physical questionnaires. The data were analyzed using methods such as the Likert scale, weighted mean, and Kendall’s Tau correlation. Of the 27 distributed questionnaires, 22 were retrieved and included in the analysis. Findings indicated that while Barangay Sto. Domingo in Nabua, Camarines Sur had established basic records management practices, respondents frequently encountered issues across all four areas of records management: creation, maintenance, retention, and disposition.

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Author Biographies

Abegail F. Agapito, Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges

is currently pursuing her tertiary education at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges in San Miguel, Nabua, Camarines Sur, where she has been enrolled since 2021. Prior to this, she completed her Senior High School at the University of Saint Anthony in San Miguel, Iriga City, from 2019 to 2021, and her Junior High School at the same institution from 2015 to 2019. Abegail’s academic journey began at the University of Saint Anthony in San Miguel, Iriga City, where she attended from 2009 to 2015. With a solid educational foundation and a strong commitment to her studies, she continues to excel and remains dedicated to achieving both academic and personal success. (email: abagapito@my.cspc.edu.ph).

Syrell M. Hallare, Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges

is an Assistant Professor III and the Program Chairperson of Bachelor of Science in Office Administration at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines. She completed her Baccalaureate and Master’s Degree in Bachelor of Science in Office Administration and Master in Business Management at the same institution in 2009 and 2017, respectively. At present, she is pursuing her Dissertation writing for the Doctor in Business Administration at Ateneo de Naga University. She is a Licensed Professional Teacher and a Civil Service Eligible. (email: cspcsyrell@gmail.com).

Julie Ann P. Lal, Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges

is currently enrolled at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges in San Miguel, Nabua, Camarines Sur, where she has been pursuing her tertiary education since 2021. She completed her Senior High School at Sto. Domingo Institute from 2019 to 2021 and her Junior High School at the same institution from 2015 to 2019. Her academic journey began at Sto. Domingo Elementary School, where she attended from 2009 to 2015. Julie Ann has consistently shown a strong dedication to her academic and personal development. With her commitment to excellence, she continues to thrive in her studies while preparing for the opportunities that the future holds. (email: julal@my.cspc.edu.ph).

Rose Ann O. Metran, Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges

is currently is pursuing her tertiary education at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges in San Miguel, Nabua, Camarines Sur, where she has been enrolled since 2021. She completed her Senior High School education at Sto. Domingo Institute (2019–2021) and her Junior High School at the same institution (2015–2019). Her elementary education was at Sto. Domingo Elementary School (2009–2015). With a strong commitment to her academic growth, Rose Ann continues to excel in her studies while preparing for her future endeavors. (email: rometran@my.cspc.edu.ph).

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