Good Governance Practices and Public Trust in Barangay Tibal-og

Abstract

The government is one of the fundamental elements of the state, together with sovereignty, population, and territory. However, significant problems facing the modern world are the dynamic nature of the government's role and the governing process. This study measures good governance practices and public trust in Barangay Tibal-og, specifically in transparency, accountability, responsiveness, competence, beneficence, and integrity. Employing a descriptive correlational research design, data were collected from 382 residents of Barangay Tibal-og using validated instruments. The findings showed levels of both good governance practices (mean = 3.97) and public trust (mean = 3.92), with transparency (mean = 4.05) and beneficence (mean = 3.94) rising as the strongest dimensions. A significant positive correlation was identified between good governance practices and public trust (r = 0.599, p < 0.001), suggesting that profound good governance practices influence overall public trust. The study found no statistically significant differences when grouped by age, gender, and length of residency. However, in the educational attainment, the results exhibited that individuals with higher educational attainment interpret and evaluate governance at different levels, thus expecting efficient good governance practices and public trust. These findings underscore the importance of integrated governance and public trust training programs to cultivate a more collaborative and effective community among all residents. Recommendations included implementing targeted workshops, ensuring implementation and adherence to laws, and conducting further research on exploring beneficial variables and qualitative insights into governance and citizens' trust.