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Competencies and Challenges of the Barangay Secretaries in the Local Government Unit of Dipolog City
Annalyn A. Yurong, PhD Leo C. Naparota
12 November 2026 · Vol. 2, Issue 11, pp. 909-915
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jmrr/V2E11/2026-05 (registration with Crossref in progress)
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This study determined the perceived competencies and challenges of barangay secretaries in the Local Government Unit of Dipolog City during Calendar Year 2025. Using a descriptive-correlational survey design, the study collected completed questionnaires from 181 of 189 eligible barangay officials, excluding barangay secretaries.
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- 12 November 2026
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- Vol. 2, Issue 11, pp. 909-915
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- 3051-3588 (online) · 3051-357X (print)
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Abstract
This study determined the perceived competencies and challenges of barangay secretaries in the Local Government Unit of Dipolog City during Calendar Year 2025. Using a descriptive-correlational survey design, the study collected completed questionnaires from 181 of 189 eligible barangay officials, excluding barangay secretaries. Data were analyzed using the average weighted value (AWV), standard deviation (SD), and Spearman rank-order correlation. Findings revealed that barangay secretaries were rated Competent overall (AWV = 4.01, SD = 0.89); human relations ranked highest (AWV = 4.41), while shorthand writing skills ranked lowest (AWV = 3.43). The perceived level of challenges was Low overall (AWV = 2.55, SD = 1.10), with time management (AWV = 2.93) and job-related stress (AWV = 2.86) receiving the highest ratings. The relationship between perceived competencies and challenges was negligible and not statistically significant (ρ = 0.086, p = 0.247). The Department of the Interior and Local Government and the city government could prioritize targeted skills training, workload management, and administrative support to address the areas identified.
Keywords
- Barangay secretaries
- competencies
- challenges
- local government unit
- Dipolog City
- Philippines.
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Annalyn A. Yurong, & PhD Leo C. Naparota (2026). Competencies and Challenges of the Barangay Secretaries in the Local Government Unit of Dipolog City. Journal of Management Research and Review, 2(11), 909-915. https://www.ep-journals.org/articles/competencies-and-challenges-of-the-barangay-secretaries-in-the-local-772a2a03
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ISSN 3051-3588 (online) · 3051-357X (print)
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Annalyn A. Yurong, PhD Leo C. Naparota.
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In Journal of Management Research and Review, Volume 2, Issue 11, pages 909-915, published by EP Journals Group on 12 November 2026.
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10.65150/EP-jmrr/V2E11/2026-05. Registration with Crossref is in progress.
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APA: Annalyn A. Yurong, & PhD Leo C. Naparota (2026). Competencies and Challenges of the Barangay Secretaries in the Local Government Unit of Dipolog City. Journal of Management Research and Review, 2(11), 909-915. https://www.ep-journals.org/articles/competencies-and-challenges-of-the-barangay-secretaries-in-the-local-772a2a03
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