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Policing Programs and Practices of the Philippine National Police in the Panglao Tourist Hub: From the Lens of Stakeholders

Author(s) Mr. Adrian Alturas Josol, Prof. Dr. Dodelon Filoteo Sabijon
Country Philippines
Abstract As tourism continues to thrive as a key economic pillar in the Philippines, ensuring safety and security within tourist hubs has become increasingly vital. Panglao Island, one of the country’s premier destinations, faces growing challenges related to crime prevention, crowd control, and environmental preservation amidst a surge in visitor numbers. This study explored the lived experiences and perceptions of community stakeholders regarding the Philippine National Police (PNP) policing programs and practices in Panglao Island’s tourist areas, particularly in the municipalities of Dauis and Panglao, Bohol. Utilizing a qualitative research design with a Transcendental Phenomenological approach, the study drew insights from fifteen (15) purposively selected informants, including barangay officials, resort owners or managers, and informal tourism workers across five key barangays.

Thematic analysis through Colaizzi’s method revealed eight (8) emergent themes. Four (4) themes captured informants' views on PNP policing practices, with positive experiences such as Deterrence Visibility Paradigm and Community-Centric Security Reinforcement, and negative themes including Epistemic Fragility in Consistency and Systematic Strain through Workforce Inadequacies. Two (2) themes—Trust Synergy in Tourism and Resilience through Community Equilibrium—illustrated the community impacts of current practices. Meanwhile, informants’ proposed strategies were reflected in Systemic Bottlenecks in Operational Efficiency and Technological Convergence for Evolution. These findings underscore the need for more sustainable, community-inclusive, and technologically adaptive policing strategies to preserve Panglao’s security and tourism integrity.
Keywords Tourist Policing, Community Stakeholders, Phenomenology, Philippine National Police, Criminal Justice, Panglao Island, Philippines
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-14
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63421
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