Authors : Aira Fe B. Pabualan; Arthel Pangan; Zenaida Dagalangit

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 3 - March

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26mar1129

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Abstract : This study aimed to explore the practices, challenges, and level of trust of stakeholders and teachers in managing PTA funds at Molugan Elementary School, Division of El Salvador City. Specifically, it sought to assess the respondents’ perceptions of transparency, accountability, financial management practices, parent trust, and parent participation, as well as to identify the challenges encountered and strategies to improve financial administration. The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) serves as a vital partner in promoting transparency, accountability, and participatory governance in public schools. However, varying practices in fund management and gaps in financial literacy among officers often lead to challenges in maintaining trust among stakeholders. A descriptive-quantitative design was employed, utilizing a researcher-made Likertscale questionnaire administered to 32 purposively selected respondents, including GPTA and HRPTA officers, teacher representatives, and parent stakeholders. Data was analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and cross-tabulation to determine trends, perceptions, and relationships among variables. Findings revealed that respondents perceived the practices of transparency, accountability, and financial management to be well-implemented, fostering high levels of parent trust and participation. The most serious challenges identified were the lack of financial training among officers and incomplete documentation of receipts, while moderate concerns included limited banking systems and irregular parent contributions. The respondents recommended regular financial orientations, public posting of reports, and stronger coordination between school heads and PTA officers as key strategies for improvement. Furthermore, the results underscore that effective PTA fund management goes beyond compliance with DepEd policies—it reflects the school community’s collective commitment to ethical stewardship, openness, and collaboration. When transparency mechanisms are institutionalized and parents are empowered through participation and access to information, trust naturally strengthens. Thus, sustaining these good practices not only improves fiscal governance but also promotes a culture of integrity and shared responsibility in education. The study concludes that effective PTA fund management is sustained through continuous transparency, shared accountability, and inclusive participation. Strengthening capacity-building initiatives and digital recordkeeping systems is recommended to further enhance stakeholder confidence and ensure responsible stewardship of PTA funds.

Keywords : GPTA Funds, Awareness, Challenges, Seriousness, Stakeholders.

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