Sustaining the Fight against Insurgency: Workworld of CAFGU Active Auxiliary (CAA) in Guihulngan City Negros Oriental

This study explored the experiences of the CAFGU Active Auxiliary (CAA) in the fight against insurgency. Specifically, this study sought to answer the following: the positive and negative experiences of the informants; the problems encountered by the informants; and the aspirations of the informants during the fight against insurgency. This study is a qualitative type of inquiry using the transcendental phenomenological approach. This inquiry utilized ten (10) informants, and data were gathered from different detachments in different barangays of the city of Guihulngan. Using a validated interview guide with an open-ended question prepared by the researcher, four (4) of the informants were interviewed individually, and six (6) informants were interviewed during the focus group discussion. Thematic analysis was used to analyzed the data collected, identifying common themes and interpreting patterns of meaning or themes. Two themes summarized the positive experiences of the informants. They were: Work Fulfillment and Commitment to Community Safety. As to the negative experiences, the themes revealed were: Duty in the Face of Danger and Perseverance Despite Difficulties. The themes of Holistic Approach in the Performance of Duty, Spiritual Resiliency and Professionalism, and Teamwork addressed the problems encountered by the informants. The theme of Financial Security highlights the aspirations of the informants. Future studies should inquire into the level of awareness of the community regarding the duties and responsibilities of the CAA personnel.