World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication, Vol. VI, Issue III (March 2026), pp.27-48
SAMMY M. BELANDO
Faculty Member from the College of Arts and Sciences,
Instructor, Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to evaluate the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD), a short-term community-based government program, through the perspectives of its beneficiaries, barangay coordinators, and non-affiliated residents of Lucena City. This evaluation was directed toward identifying possible strategies that can be recommended for the improvement of the program. The research examined the level of adherence of barangay coordinators, the level of effectiveness, and the challenges and strategies encountered in the program. The research also determined whether there were significant differences exist between the perceptions of the three groups of respondents. Explanatory-sequential approach and used multi-stage sampling technique were employed in the study. For quantitative phase, the researcher utilized structured survey questionnaire and used descriptive and inferential statistics such as frequency and percentage distribution, weighted mean, and one-way ANOVA. For the qualitative phase, the researcher formulated semi-structured interview questions. The data collected were used as complementary data and were analyzed through thematic analysis.
The study found that barangay coordinators were generally adhering to the implementing guidelines of the program. And most of the respondents perceive TUPAD program as generally effective. The results also show that there are existing significant differences between the perceptions of the three groups of respondents regarding the effectiveness of the program. In terms of challenges encountered, the study revealed that respondents experienced lack of continuous assistance, repetitive activities, being blamed for perceived unfairness, weak monitoring and evaluation systems, perceived unfairness in the selection process, and sense of exclusion from the program. They addressed these challenges by employing problem-focused, avoidance, routine acceptance, and emotion-focused coping strategies.
Keywords: adherence, barangay coordinators, coping strategies, effectiveness, non-affiliated residents, perception, TUPAD, TUPAD beneficiaries.
https://doi.org/10.65494/pinagpalapublishing.165
