ArticleFrontiers in public health2026
Local governance effectiveness in crisis management: evidence from a first-class municipality in the Philippines.
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Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressure on governance systems worldwide, underscoring the critical role of local governments in crisis management and public service delivery. In decentralized systems such as the Philippines, Local Government Units (LGUs) functioned as frontline institutions responsible for implementing public health measures, distributing emergency assistance, and maintaining essential services. This study examines the relationship between local governance mechanisms and service response quality during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. Methods: A quantitative descriptive research design was employed using survey data collected from 200 respondents, including barangay officials, LGU personnel, and residents involved in pandemic response activities. The research instrument underwent expert validation and demonstrated acceptable reliability, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranging from 0.83 to 0.87. Data were analyzed using weighted mean, standard deviation, and multiple regression analysis to assess governance dimensions such as resource allocation, policy implementation, timeliness, reliability, and accessibility. Results and discussion: Findings indicate that the municipality exhibited high levels of governance performance across all measured dimensions. However, multiple regression analysis revealed no statistically significant relationship between governance mechanisms and perceived service response quality indicators. Conclusion and recommendations: The results suggest that while governance mechanisms were operationally effective, service response quality during crises may be influenced by broader institutional, social, and contextual factors beyond administrative processes. The study contributes to local governance literature by providing empirical evidence from a municipal context and highlights the importance of integrated crisis governance frameworks. Strengthening institutional resilience, intergovernmental coordination, and community participation is recommended to enhance crisis preparedness and governance capacity among LGUs in the Philippines.
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