Data Gathering Procedure In gathering the data, the researchers will send a letter to the Commission on Elections of the Municipality of Del Carmen to get a list of the registered voters and politicians in the said municipality. Then, the researchers will send a letter for the validation of questionnaire and conduct of the study. Interviews started with grand tour questions. These questions are open-ended questions that allow the interviewee to set the direction of the interview. After undertaking the interview, the answers and responses of the respondents will treat, analyze, and interpret.
Data Analysis
The gathering of data will analyze through qualitative approach employing narrative design, thus, the data will undergo thematic content analysis and these are the steps in analyzing the data (Anderson, 2007): 1. Verbatim Account with Human Coding. The data will being coded according to their classification as they classified if they are either Politicians or Constituents as to the context of the research study. 2. Clustering. From the verbatim account the data that have been transcribed, the data were able to come out with the clustering. 3. Emerging Sub-themes from Clustered Responses. The clustered data will be analyzed and it comes up with the emerging sub-themes. These sub-themes are the common thoughts from the responses of the informants. It is either a phrase or a word. 4. Emerging Main Themes. From the sub-themes as it have being analyzed it comes up with the Main Themes. This Main Themes are the very general idea emerges from the sub-themes of the responses of the informants.
REFERENCES
Books
White, James E. (2012). Contemporary Moral Problems (10thed.). Clark Baxter
Hinman, Lawrnce M. (2008).Ethics:A Pluralistic to Moral Theory (4th ed.). Matrix Productions Inc.
Vaughn, Lewis (2008). Doing Ethics: Moral Reasoning and Contemporary Issues (1sted.). w.w. Norton & Company, Inc.
Rachels, James and Rachels, Stuart (2007). The Elements of Moral Philosophy (5th ed.). McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Articulo, Archimedes C. (2004).Moral Philosophy. Great Books Publishing
Nabor-nery, Maria Emilda P. (2006). Modern and Contemporary Philosophy. National Book Store
Electronic References
Baugher, D. and Weisbord, E. (2009).Egoism, Justice, Rights, and Utilitarianism: student views of classic ethical positions in business. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/759567464?accountid=33657
Nichter S. (2008).Vote Buying or Turnout Buying? Machine Politics and the Secret Ballot. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/214434873?accountid=33657
Baier, K. (1990). "Egoism" in A Companion to Ethics, Peter Singer (ed.), Blackwell: Oxford.
Rasmussen, K. (2010). Vote Buying and Election Promises: Should Democrats Care About the Difference. Retrieved from http://www.uio.no/english/research/interfaculty-research-areas/democracy/news-and-events/events/conferences/2010/papers/Lippert-Rasmussen-VoteBuying-2010.pdf.
Vicente, P. (2007) Is Vote-buying Effective? Evidence from a Field Experiment in West Africa. Retrieved from http://www.pedrovicente.org/banho.pdf http://www.taclobanhotels.com/RESIST-VOTE-BUYING.htm Appendix A
LETTER OF REQUEST FOR THE VALIDATION OF INTERVIEW GUIDE
________________________
________________________
________________________
Dear Maam/Sir:
Greetings of Christ’s Peace and Love!
The Undersigned are currently writing their undergraduate thesis entitled: Analysis of Involvement on Vote Buying by the Selected Politicians and Barangay Constituents in Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte Based on the Standards of Ethical Egoism Philosophy. The study is in partial fulfillment of the requirements leading to the degree Bachelor of Arts, major in Philosophy.
In view hereof, the researchers request for your generosity to validate the research interview guide attached herein.
Thank you so much as we anticipate favorable response to this regard.
Sincerely Yours,
MON NEIL E. ARLAN
PETER JHON J. CASIO
JERRY LEIGH M. SEGOVIA
NEFOL S. TESIORNA
Researchers
Noted:
DR. HAZEL T. BERTE DR. MANUEL L. LIMJOCO JR. Adviser Research Instructor
Approved by:
______________________________
_____________________________
Appendix B
LETTER FOR INFORMANT’S CONSENT
__________________________________
Dear Informant,
Christ’s Peace!
The undersigned researchers are currently conducting a study on “Analysis of Involvement on Vote Buying by the Selected Politicians and Barangay Constituents in Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte Based on the Standards of Ethical Egoism Philosophy.” This is in compliance to the requirement for the degree Bachelor of Arts, major in Philosophy which the researchers are pursuing now.
The target informants of this study are Politicians in Del Carmen,Surigao del Norte. You are one of those whom we considered as our informants. In view of this, the researchers would like to ask for your consent to support and cooperate by answering the Grand Tour Question during the interview and some follow up questions. Rest assured that every bit of information derived from the interview shall be treated with highest confidentiality.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Respectfully Yours,
MON NEIL E. ARLAN
PETER JHON J. CASIO
JERRY LEIGH M. SEGOVIA
NEFOL S. TESIORNA
Researchers
DR. HAZEL T. BERTE
Adviser
Approved by:
_______________________________________________
INFORMANT’S SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME Appendix B
LETTER FOR INFORMANT’S CONSENT
__________________________________
Dear Informant,
Christ’s Peace!
The undersigned researchers are currently conducting a study on “Analysis of Involvement on Vote Buying by the Selected Politicians and Barangay Constituents in Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte Based on the Standards of Ethical Egoism Philosophy.” This is in compliance to the requirement for the degree Bachelor of Arts, major in Philosophy which the researchers are pursuing now.
The target informants of this study are Constituents in Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte. You are one of those whom we considered as our informants. In view of this, the researchers would like to ask for your consent to support and cooperate by answering the Grand Tour Question during the interview and some follow up questions. Rest assured that every bit of information derived from the interview shall be treated with highest confidentiality.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Respectfully Yours,
MON NEIL E. ARLAN
PETER JHON J. CASIO
JERRY LEIGH M. SEGOVIA
NEFOL S. TESIORNA
Researchers
DR. HAZEL T. BERTE
Adviser
Approved by:
_______________________________________________
INFORMANT’S SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME Appendix C
LETTER TO CONDUCT AN INTERVIEW
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
Dear Ma’am/Sir:
Greetings of Love!
The undersigned are currently writing their undergraduate thesis entitled:“Analysis of Involvement on Vote Buying by the Selected Politicians and Barangay Constituents in Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte Based on the Standards of Ethical Egoism Philosophy.” The study is in partial fulfillment of the requirements leading to the degree Bachelor of Arts, major in Philosophy.
In view of this, the researchers would like to ask your permission to conduct an interview to your personnel.
Thank you in anticipation of your kind approval.
Truthfully yours,
MON NEIL E. ARLAN
PETER JHON J. CASIO
JERRY LEIGH M. SEGOVIA
NEFOL S. TESIORNA
Researchers
Appendix D
INTERVIEW GUIDE
P1__________________________________
The Grand Tour Question
As a Politician in this locality, tell me your experience as regard to your involvement in vote buying?
(Isip usa ka Politiko dinhi sa lumulopyo, sultihi ako sa imong kasinatian mahitungod sa imong kalambigitan diha sa pag pamalit ug boto?)
Appendix D
INTERVIEW GUIDE
C1____________________________________________
The Grand Tour Question
As a Constituent in this locality, tell me your experience as regard to your involvement in the Politicians’ vote buying?
(Isip usa ka sa lumulopyo, sultihi ako sa imong kasinatian mahitungod sa imong kalambigitan diha sa pag pamalit ug boto sa mga Politiko?)
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Information
Name : Mon Neil Espenido Arlan
Date of Birth : April 22, 1994
Place of Birth : Brgy. Del Carmen, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte
Address : Brgy. Del Carmen, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte
Civil Status : Single
Nationality : Filipino
Parents : Mr. Dionisio Laplana Arlan Mrs. Anacleta Espenido Arlan
Educational Background
Elementary : Numancia Central Elementary School Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte
Secondary : Siargao National College and Science & Technology Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte
Tertiary : Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy St. Paul University Surigao
Surigao City
Personal Information
Name : Peter Jhon Jimenez Casio
Date of Birth : June 29, 1994
Place of Birth : Surigao City
Address : Brgy. Togbongon, Surigao City
Civil Status : Single
Nationality : Filipino
Parents : Mr. Danilo Sapid Casio Mrs. Rosaline Jimenez Casio
Educational Background
Elementary :B.Vasquez Community Elementary School
Brgy. Rizal Surigao City
Secondary : Surigao del Norte National high school Peñaranda Street,Surigao City
Tertiary : Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy St. Paul University Surigao
Surigao City
Personal Information
Name : Jerry Leigh M. Segovia
Date of Birth : February 21, 1994
Place of Birth : SurigaoCity
Address : Brgy. Mauswagon, Dinagat, Surigao del Norte
Civil Status : Single
Nationality : Filipino
Parents : Mr. Leo C. Segovia Mrs. Jergen M. Segovia
Educational Background
Elementary :Dinagat Central Elementary School,
Dinagat, Dinagat, Surigao del Norte
Secondary : Dinagat School of Fisheries Dinagat, Dinagat, Surigao del Norte
Tertiary : Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy St. Paul University Surigao Surigao City
Personal Information
Name : Nefol Sulima Tesiorna
Date of Birth : January 27, 1994
Place of Birth : Brgy. Cancohoy, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte
Address : Brgy. Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte
Civil Status : Single
Nationality : Filipino
Parents : Mr. Felipe Sulapas Tesiorna Mrs. Leonora Tonera Tesiorna
Educational Background
Elementary : Numancia Central Elementary School Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte
Secondary : Siargao National College and Science & Technology Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte
Tertiary : Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy St. Paul University Surigao
Surigao City 