Analyzing the records management practices in mountain barangays : basis for extension program development / Ma. Katrina D.O. Oliva, Kate Paula B. Olleres, Christine Y. Pancipane, Maria Divine Peñones, and Ma. Antonette Pentolo.

Undergraduate Thesis (BSOA)- Office Administration Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2024.

This research delves into the records management practices of mountain barangay secretaries in the town of Buhi, Camarines Sur, with the aim of analyzing existing practices, identifying challenges, and proposing an extension program to enhance their capabilities. The study employed a survey to gather data from both SK Secretaries, focusing on four key aspects of records management: creation, maintenance, retrieval, and disposition. The findings reveal that while mountain barangay secretaries generally demonstrate positive practices, particularly in records maintenance, they face significant challenges stemming from limited resources, access to technology, and the lack of standardized systems. The study identifies a need for an extension program that addresses these challenges by providing record management training for newly elected barangay officials, and promoting basic parliamentary procedure workshops. The research underscores the importance of strengthening records management practices in mountain barangays to improve governance, transparency, and service delivery to residents. The study provides a valuable foundation for developing targeted interventions that can empower mountain barangay secretaries to effectively manage their records and contribute to the overall development of their communities. The research also highlights the specific challenges faced by mountain barangay secretaries in each stage of the records management process. The research concludes by emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to address the challenges facing mountain barangay secretaries in managing their records. This approach should include providing training, promoting workshops, and supporting community libraries to enhance their capabilities. By investing in these initiatives, the study argues that mountain barangays can improve governance, transparency, and service delivery to residents, ultimately contributing development of their communities.