Citizen E-Participation in Barangay Local Governance

Author/s: Jester C. Alagano |

The study aims to determine citizen e-participation practices in the barangay local government units of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, using a mixed-method research design through structured questionnaires and personal interviews to achieve its objectives. The results and findings were presented narratively and in tabular form.

Results indicate the following: (a) Facebook is the most utilized media application for e-participation; (b) appointment scheduling is the most common barangay transaction in e-participation; (c) e-participation primarily involves participation in governance; (d) barangay citizen e-participation practices are evident; and (e) while e-participation is practiced in barangay governance, issues such as technology access, proficiency, and instructions hinder its full potential.

To address these challenges, the study developed a model to enhance the implementation of e-participation in barangays, emphasizing the need for collaborative actions among essential government agencies.

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