Caveats Against Applicability to Other Barangays

The recommendations discussed above are only on the horizon of a patrol system which has already attained a certain level of success. But the road to achieving that certain level of success will surely vary among different barangays in the archipelago. The reasons of Little Baguio’s success may not be structural but serendipitous. Future studies may explore the applicability of this study’s findings to other barangays, especially to poorer barangays. Here are some caveats to guard against inappropriate stretching of the findings to other contexts.

1. LB is a relatively well off.
Though it cannot be said that the majority of Little Baguio’s residents are rich, many affluent families reside in the Barangay. This is clearly not the norm among the barangays in the country.

2. LB has many establishments.
Influential institutions like Xavier and ICA are close to Little Baguio. Furthermore, there are a significant number of entrepreneurial activities within the barangay. These establishments are potential resources for the barangay.

3. LB Chairman is well connected.
Among the most serendipitous is the current chairman’s considerable network of connections. Connections represent a potential source of spontaneous financing, pledges, donations and the like. This is crucial when the internal budget is barely sufficient to launch new projects or acquire new assets.