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Experiences of Drug Surrenderees in Highly Urbanized Cities in Cebu: A Phenomenological Study

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  • Esmeraldo Damuag

    (Teacher, College of Criminal Justice, University of Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines)

  • Yolanda C. Sayson

    (Teacher, College of Criminal Justice, University of Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines)

  • Dodelon Sabijon

    (Teacher, College of Criminal Justice, University of Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines)

  • Gaspar P. Boniao

    (Teacher, College of Criminal Justice, University of Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines)

  • Aileen L. Tano

    (Teacher, College of Criminal Justice, University of Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines)

  • Lendon A. Abasa

    (Teacher, College of Criminal Justice, University of Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines)

  • Marvin C. Alcontin

    (Teacher, College of Criminal Justice, University of Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines)

Abstract

This study delves into the experiences of drug surrenderees in highly urbanized cities in Cebu. It further described the experiences of the informants during their engagement with drugs and after their surrender and the impact of the PNP double barrel program on the lives of the informants. It utilized the qualitative research method employing the phenomenological approach. There were 12 informants who were drug surrenderees from Cebu, Cebu City, 4 drug surrenderees from Mandaue City, and 4 drug surrenderees from Lapu-lapu City. The selection of informants was through purposive convenient sampling based on the list of the drug surrenderees of the office of the Barangay Captain and Police Sub-stations of the three 3 highly urbanized cities in Cebu. Seven themes were generated to answer the sub problems of this study. These were Amidst Life Adversities and Predicament; Dangerous Drugs Carry us to Seventh Heaven, Illicit Drugs Energize My Work, The Ill Effects of Drugs Deaden My Neurons, PNP Double Barrel Program Teach Us into A Law Abiding Person, PNP Oplan Tokhang Improve Our Lives, Open New Doors of Life’s Beauty, and Community-Based Programs Lead into a Fruitful Life.

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  • Esmeraldo Damuag & Yolanda C. Sayson & Dodelon Sabijon & Gaspar P. Boniao & Aileen L. Tano & Lendon A. Abasa & Marvin C. Alcontin, 2024. "Experiences of Drug Surrenderees in Highly Urbanized Cities in Cebu: A Phenomenological Study," International Journal of Law and Politics Studies, Al-Kindi Center for Research and Development, vol. 6(3), pages 32-44, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:alk:ijlps0:v:6:y:2024:i:3:id:7148
    DOI: 10.32996/ijlps.2024.6.3.3
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