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Invisible Watchers: Work World of Operatives of the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Unit (PNP-DEU)

Author(s) Mark Jerick Labalan Reposo, Atty. Dodelon F. Sabijon, Joseph Roque A. Pensotes Jr., Pedro D. Fenellere Jr., Ronalyn L. Labay
Country Philippines
Abstract This study delved into the live experiences of drug operative of the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Unit of second district of Samar. Identifying their effectiveness in their campaigned against illegal drugs in Samar Province.
This study used phenomenological research design. Ten (10) drug intelligence operative from various areas in Second District of Samar, including City of Catbalogan, Municipalities of Jiabong, Motiong, Paranas, Hinabangan, San Sebastian, Calbiga, Pinabacdao, Villareal and Damar were chosen as informants. These operatives, with a minimum of two years of experience, were selected from the Samar Police Provincial records.
Interviews were conducted and recorded using a smartphone application, ensuring detailed and accurate transcriptions. Most responses were in Waray-Waray, with a small portion in English, which was translated for clarity.
The study identified nine emergent themes: Community Dynamics and Influence, Operative Motivation and Ethical Consideration, Risks and Burdens of the Job, Systematic and Institutional Factors, Operational Integrity and Efficiency, The Planning of illegal Drug Operations and The Influence of Technology, Drug Control and Mitigation Strategies, Boosting Number of Personnel and Proper Funding. These themes highlighted the importance of Community trust, operative motivation, job risks, institutional support, operational integrity, strategic planning with technology, comprehensive drug control, and adequate personnel and funding are key factors influencing effective anti-drug operations.
Keywords Criminal Justice, Drug Operation, Philippine Drug Enforcement Unit, Community , Relation, Strategies, Relationship, Support, Illegal Drugs, Rehabilitation
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-09
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.53164
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9w5g9
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