Trust, Social Cohesion, Open Government and Data Governance: Government Actions against Pandemic

Abstract

This study was designed to know the relationship between the government performance and local government actions of the municipalities of Sta. Maria, Mabitac, Siniloan, Pangil and Pakil, Laguna.
The researcher used descriptive-survey design in this study. The respondents involve 20 citizens from each town under the of 4th District of Laguna. Questionnaire checklist thru the means of google form was used to gather data. Mean was used to determine transparency and responsibilities of the local government during the Covid-19 pandemic. Chi-square and Spearman rho correlation was used to present the relationship between the two variables.
The relationship between the Respondent’s Profile and Government Performance during COVID-19 Pandemic in terms of Public Trust and Open Government were found insignificant except the resident and monthly expenses. Same to Respondent’s Profile and Local Government Actions were also insignificant. While the Government Performance and Local Government Actions have a highly significant relationship in terms of both third factors.
Recommendations: (i) LGU should give focus on giving timely access to information of their constituents in terms of accountability and government programs. (ii) Focusing on transparency to avoid the sum of questionable projects of the government by giving awareness to other citizens about the yearly budgets and other resources purposes. (iii) Factors that can relate to the government performance. (iv) DILG may help other local executive leaders in motivating them to increase the public trust.