The Status of the Civil Registration System in the Province of Samar
Keywords:
Civil Registration, System, SamarAbstract
This study attempted to assess the extent of implementation of the different components of the civil registration system of the Province of Samar; and the gravity of problems encountered relative to the implementation of the different components of the civil registration system. The City of Calbayog and nine municipalities, namely: Catbalogan, Daram, Hinabangan, Matuguinao, San Jorge, San Jose de Buan, Sta. Margarita, Tagapul-an and Talalora, were identified as subjects of the study. The normative-descriptive method of research was used in this study using the questionnaire as the primary data gathering instrument. In general, the LCRs and LCRO personnel deemed the implementation of the civil registration in the Province of Samar as “ highly implemented”. On the other hand, for the civil registration clientele, the implementation of the civil registration system in the province of Samar was deemed “slightly implemented”. On average, the two groups of respondents considered the extent of the implementation of the different components of the civil registration system in Samar as “moderately implemented’. The problem related to the implementation of the civil registration system is manageable as evidenced by the fact that the combined responses of the two categories of respondents is “slightly felt”. The researcher recommends that there is a need for the creation of a viable training program for the LCRO personnel with regards to all facets of the civil registration system and to upgrade their know-how and skills with the system, thereby enhancing their competence for the full implementation of the system.
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