Discipline

Criminology

Abstract

Maintaining peace, order, and public safety is a fundamental responsibility of government units in urban communities. In highly populated areas, the regulation of informal economic activities such as street vending presents a complex governance challenge. This study focuses on the operational experiences of Task Force Disiplina in Payatas A, Quezon City, particularly in regulating illegal street vendors while preserving community harmony. As an enforcement body under the barangay government, Task Force Disiplina is mandated to implement local ordinances, manage public spaces, and ensure that commercial activities do not obstruct roads, sidewalks, or public facilities. This study used a descriptive research design to examine the challenges faced by Task Force Disiplina in regulating illegal street vendors in Payatas A, Quezon City. The descriptive approach was chosen because it allows the researchers to systematically describe and analyze the perceptions and experiences of respondents regarding specific operational issues. Rather than manipulating variables or implementing experimental interventions, this design focuses on presenting an accurate account of existing conditions and identifying patterns based on actual responses from participants. A descriptive research design is appropriate for this study because the main objective is to determine the nature and extent of the challenges encountered by Task Force Disiplina in their daily operations. It provides a structured way to gather factual information about manpower limitations, levels of public cooperation, and concerns related to authority and enforcement practices. The findings of the study revealed that all three identified challenges significantly affect the effectiveness of Task Force Disiplina in regulating illegal street vendors in Payatas A. For the variable Lack of Manpower, the overall weighted mean was 3.00, interpreted as “Agree.” This indicates that respondents generally believe that the number of Task Force Disiplina officers is insufficient to effectively monitor and regulate illegal street vendors. The findings of this study highlight the complex nature of regulating illegal street vendors in a densely populated urban barangay. The agreement among respondents that Lack of Public Cooperation is the most significant challenge suggests that enforcement alone is insufficient to maintain order. Community engagement and awareness are essential components of effective regulations.

Keywords

challenges of task force disiplina