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Strategic Resource Allocation and Operational Efficiency Among Maritime Police Units in Panay Island

Author(s) Mr. Wilmar Bayona Bolivar, Dr. Donald Barroga Narra
Country Philippines
Abstract Strategic resource allocation is fundamental to maritime governance, centrally guiding patrol coverage, operational readiness, and emergency response capabilities. This study examined the relationship between resource allocation and the operational efficiency of Philippine National Police (PNP) Maritime Police Units stationed across Panay Island, covering the provinces of Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, and Antique. Utilizing an explanatory-sequential mixed-methods research design, quantitative data were gathered from a census-level survey of 118 maritime police personnel, followed by qualitative thematic analysis of interviews with 10 key informants using Colaizzi's framework. Quantitative findings revealed that the overall extent of resource allocation is constrained, with manpower, equipment, and budget allocations all rated at a moderate extent due to geographic dispersion, depleted active fleets, and restricted operational allowances. Operational efficiency varied across indicators, ranging from moderate baseline efficiency in personnel numbers, training accessibility, and patrol frequency to high efficiency in length of service and communication effectiveness. Inferential analysis found no significant differences in perceptions between commissioned and non-commissioned officers, confirming a unified organizational awareness of material constraints. Moreover, correlation analysis revealed a highly significant, strong positive relationship between resource allocation and operational efficiency, indicating that resource inputs remain a primary determinant of organizational throughput. Qualitative findings contextualized these results by exposing an inverted logistical dependency on external entities, personal financial attrition, and severe fleet maintenance bottlenecks centralized at national headquarters. The study demonstrates that human capital resilience alone cannot indefinitely sustain operational outputs without structural material inputs. To address these systemic challenges, the study proposes the “Panay Maritime Operational Resilience and Efficiency Strategic Framework” to transition the units toward sustainable modern maritime governance.
Keywords Resource Allocation, Operational Efficiency, Maritime Police, Panay Island, Strategic Framework
Published In Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On 2026-09-16
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i05.87840
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