Socio-Demographic Profile and Performance of Women Punong Barangays in Selected Municipalities of Maguindanao

Abstract

This study intended to know how the Barangay Chairmen in selected municipalities in Maguindanao, particularly the female Punong Barangay are performing their functions. The study used a descriptive evaluative method of research since the inquiry deals on the description of the socio-demographic profile of the respondents and the level of performance of the Punong barangay. Data were gathered using survey questionnaires to two hundred eighty (280) respondents. The results indicated that typically the Punong Barangays were adult (40-50 years old), married, secondary graduate, with an income ranging from P10,000 to P15,000 per month. In one aspect of planning, particularly on program and project budgeting, the punong barangays were rated as satisfactory or moderate level of performance. They were rated as having very satisfactory level of performance in the areas of implementation, legislation, peace keeping and fiscal management. There is a significant relationship between the punong barangays’ age and educational attainment with their level of performance. The data show that the punong barangays in the areas covered by the study have satisfactory level of performance in areas of implementation, legislation, peace keeping, planning and fiscal management. In terms of planning, they have moderate level of performance. The level of performance of the punong barangays is greatly influenced by their age and educational attainment. Older punong barangays have better performance than the younger ones. Similarly those with higher educational attainment have better performance.