“Effectiveness of Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign in Zambales: A Performance Evaluation of the PNP Local Strategies,”

Abstract

This study assessed the effectiveness of the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) localized anti-illegal drug campaign in Zambales. Employing a quantitative-correlational research design, data were gathered from one hundred (100) respondents.
Findings revealed that most respondents were male, in late adulthood, married, Bachelor’s degree holders, residents of Sta. Cruz, and had lived in the community for over three decades. The campaign was rated highly effective in terms of reduction in drug-related incidents, community trust and cooperation, implementation of local campaign strategies, and sustainability and impact of preventive education. Moreover, the performance of PNP local strategies was evaluated as excellent across operational effectiveness, community engagement, compliance with policies and protocols, and problem-solving and decision-making competence. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference in implementation of local strategies when grouped by profile variables; however, significant differences emerged in reduction of drug-related incidents and sustainability of preventive education when grouped by residence location. Additionally, performance evaluation significantly varied across selected demographic variables. A significant relationship was found between campaign effectiveness and the performance of PNP local strategies.