Learners' academic performance is affected by a multifaceted array of aspects. This paper focused on the effects of the boarding houses' environment on the educational performance of 279 students of Central Mindanao University from SY 2015-2016. Data concerning the students'… More

Learners' academic performance is affected by a multifaceted array of aspects. This paper focused on the effects of the boarding houses' environment on the educational performance of 279 students of Central Mindanao University from SY 2015-2016. Data concerning the students' demographic profile, academic performance, and characteristics of their boarding houses were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. They were evaluated statistically using mean, frequency counts, percentage, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistical tools. Statistical outcomes showed that more than half of the respondents were below 18 years old, females, enrolled in a BS degree in Agriculture, and single. Regarding religion, Catholics composed the majority of the respondents. The monthly allowance varies according to the parent's income, as the majority were academic scholars with grades below 2.20 and 2.19 for the school's two semesters. All variables relating to the features of the boarding houses were rated as satisfactory based on rental rate, health and sanitation, facilities, accessibility, safety and security, and policies implemented. Moreover, the study found that gender and scholarship type were significantly related to academic performance. Government and private institutions can use the identified factors as the basis for educational program planning and implementation to support the learners' academic performance. Less

This study investigated the effect of Physical Education 32 Fitness Exercises activities of the CMU first-year students during the Second Semester School Year 2018-2019. The focus of this study was on physical fitness status of the students using Physical Fitness… More

This study investigated the effect of Physical Education 32 Fitness Exercises activities of the CMU first-year students during the Second Semester School Year 2018-2019. The focus of this study was on physical fitness status of the students using Physical Fitness Tests. The results revealed that the physical fitness level of the students has significantly improved, as this was shown in the health-related fitness test with an overall mean of 2.80 based on the conducted pre-test, while the result on the post-test manifested an overall mean of 3.06. The skill-related fitness pre-test, obtained a mean score of 2.79 compared to post-test that had 3.33. This means that physical exercise and physical education-related activities helped improve the physical fitness condition of the respondents. Physical Education subject, particularly Physical Education 32, was effective in terms of health-related and skill-related parameters. This was after engaging in the various exercises’ activity, found in the outcomes-based syllabus, there was a significant increase in the number of participants who were able to reach the high competence level of fitness. It also proved that the physical fitness test under the Physical Fitness battery of test could determine the physical fitness performance of the students. Less

Many teachers have conveyed discontentment with the literacy achievement shown by many students. The English area teachers of the university decided to address this deficiency with the on-going implementation of the remedial program in the elementary. In senior high school… More

Many teachers have conveyed discontentment with the literacy achievement shown by many students. The English area teachers of the university decided to address this deficiency with the on-going implementation of the remedial program in the elementary. In senior high school and tertiary levels, the risks are high. Teachers then expect learners to use diverse texts in order to answer; to form an analysis, to make experiments and to do research. It is not shocking that there are multiple communicative shortcomings at the secondary and tertiary levels. Difficulties which were minor, controllable or partially disregarded now become major concerns. This study was conducted to find out the English performance of the Grade 9 students of the University of San Carlos North Campus in terms of the three components: written works, quarterly assessments, and performance tasks. It also sought to determine the factors that affect the English performance of students. As an output of this study, a curriculum map was designed for English classroom use. This study used qualitative and quantitative methods. The teacher-made test, as an instrument, was adapted from the study of Murcia, Belando, Silveira (2015) and Magno & Bunagan (2009). Fifty students and two teachers in Grade 9 answered the survey questionnaires. The results revealed that the English performance of the Grade 9 students was above average and the top factors that impacted their performance were teacher’s personality, teacher’s communication skill, assessment, and teaching strategies. Through analysis, students’ English performance was significantly influenced by how the teachers treat them and how they deliver the lessons. Teachers need to reflect on the factors which assist and deter the academic performance of the child. To better prepare classroom activities, a well-prepared curriculum map was found to enrich instruction delivery among teachers and augment learning potentials among students. Since this research has discovered the gaps on giving the assessments, and most influential factors that affect their academic English performance, this curriculum map was designed to address all these findings. Less

Adequate nutrition during childhood is vital for proper growth and development. However, nutrient intakes of Filipino school-age children are shown to be inadequate. This study assessed the nutrient intakes among school-age children from districts with the highest malnutrition rate in… More

Adequate nutrition during childhood is vital for proper growth and development. However, nutrient intakes of Filipino school-age children are shown to be inadequate. This study assessed the nutrient intakes among school-age children from districts with the highest malnutrition rate in Davao City, Philippines. Using 3-day food records, dietary intake data were collected from a representative sample of 165 schoolchildren (aged 10-12 years) from six public schools in Poblacion, Paquibato, and Marilog districts. The nutrient intakes were calculated from the indicated food quantities, and the USDA food composition table was used as the primary database. These were compared with the 2015 Philippine Dietary Reference Intake values. Intake of total energy (102.56%), protein (165.11%), and some micronutrients reached the required amounts. On the other hand, inadequacies in several nutrients were identified: lipid intake was 49.01% of the recommended level, carbohydrate at 91.68%, dietary fiber at 53.16%, vitamin C at 54.98%, folate at 67.69%, vitamin E at 43.48%, vitamin D (IU) at 89.20%, calcium at 48.93%, and iron at 53.70%. Excess intakes of sodium (683.07%) and vitamin B12 (520.74%) were also reported. These findings suggest the need for targeted intervention programs that address nutrient inadequacies among Filipino school-age children. Less

This article aims to investigate the potential impact of noopept, a synthetic peptide and nootropic agent, on the treatment of depression and mood disorders. Despite a substantial body of research on noopept, the initial investigations focused predominantly on animal models.… More

This article aims to investigate the potential impact of noopept, a synthetic peptide and nootropic agent, on the treatment of depression and mood disorders. Despite a substantial body of research on noopept, the initial investigations focused predominantly on animal models. However, more recent research has investigated its efficacy in humans. Noopept has been shown to enhance acetylcholine signalling, increase the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth factor (NGF), protect against glutamate toxicity, and increase inhibitory neurotransmission in the brain. Depression is a common mental disorder characterised by low mood, altered sleep patterns, psychomotor retardation, cognitive sluggishness, and dysregulation of appetite and libido. Despite the fact that noopept is primarily investigated for its neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing properties, its potential for treating depression and mood disorders remains unexplored. This article examines the potential therapeutic effects of noopept on depression and emphasises the need for additional research in this area. Less

The low scores of the National Achievement Test and the Trends in Mathematics and Science Study in 2019 proved a setback for the Philippines' mathematics education. Researchers developed a board game to aid fourth graders in improving problem-solving abilities involving… More

The low scores of the National Achievement Test and the Trends in Mathematics and Science Study in 2019 proved a setback for the Philippines' mathematics education. Researchers developed a board game to aid fourth graders in improving problem-solving abilities involving the perimeter of quadrilaterals and triangles. The study utilized a developmental research design. Mathematics experts implemented a rating sheet the Department of Education provided to evaluate the game using three categories (Content, Other Findings and Additional Requirements for Manipulative) with passing scores of 30, 16, and 18. The means from scores specified by the four raters were 36.75, 14, and 22. While these results clarified there is insufficient points to meet one criterion, the project remains implementable with indicated adjustments. Furthermore, a gap exists in studying the interactive game’s effectiveness in teaching mathematics due to limited onsite sessions. The researchers suggest future studies address this gap. In conclusion, the Acadi board game is a potential instructional material for Grade 4 mathematics, enhancing problem-solving skills. Less

The study investigated the growth response of looseleaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa Linn.) applied with bio-organic fertilizer (BOF) consisting of rabbit manure and Trichoderma spp. produced under aerobic conditions. Composting process was done within 60 days. Complete randomized design was used… More

The study investigated the growth response of looseleaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa Linn.) applied with bio-organic fertilizer (BOF) consisting of rabbit manure and Trichoderma spp. produced under aerobic conditions. Composting process was done within 60 days. Complete randomized design was used for 5 treatments based on the volume of BOF applied. BOF material was analyzed for its total NPK, pH, moisture content, organic matter, total organic carbon, and C:N ratio. Through fertilizer analysis, the total N of the BOF material was found to be 0.94%, total P was 1.87%, and total K was 0.20%. When BOF was applied to the lettuce seedlings in different levels, T4 provided the optimal growth for final plant height (26.248±0.81 cm, p<0.05), total number of leaves (8.20±0.15 cm, p<0.05), longest leaf (19.93±0.15 cm, p<0.05), width of longest leaf (13.88±0.15 cm, p<0.05) and leaf diameter (51.38±0.21 cm, p<0.05) compared with plants dressed with inorganic fertilizer. The treatment with applied BOF obtained a significant total leaf yield per pot with T4 (1532.50±1.75 g, p<0.05) having the highest yield. Based on the findings of the present study, the high growth response of lettuce may be attributed to the potential synergistic relationship between Trichoderma spp. and rabbit manure. Furthermore, the results support the effectiveness of Trichoderma spp. in enhancing the soil’s macronutrient profile post-application. Less

Evacuation is a way to reduce disaster risks. Evacuation destination choice is essential in modeling and planning for logistical arrangements in future evacuations. In this study, exogenous variables that determine the destination choice of households were identified. Households in selected… More

Evacuation is a way to reduce disaster risks. Evacuation destination choice is essential in modeling and planning for logistical arrangements in future evacuations. In this study, exogenous variables that determine the destination choice of households were identified. Households in selected areas in Quezon City, Philippines were selected since they are highly vulnerable in the event of urban flooding. Gender-based discrete choice models for the whole evacuating households were developed. The resulting exogenous variables include income, source of warning, distance traveled from their house to their chosen destination, and length of stay in the selected destination. For male evacuees, determinants are the number of house floors, source of warning, and duration of stay in the choice of destination, while for female evacuees, factors are the type of work and house materials. This study provides valuable insights for government to plan for more effective evacuations. At the individual and household level, it gives insights to understand their decisions and increase self or household evacuation compliance. This can be a basis for more effective evacuation logistical arrangements for future flood evacuations. Less

The growing number of people affected by hunger and food insecurity, especially during the pandemic, is one of the biggest challenges in the rural areas. A livelihood project was implemented from 2019 to 2021 among the 33 members of a… More

The growing number of people affected by hunger and food insecurity, especially during the pandemic, is one of the biggest challenges in the rural areas. A livelihood project was implemented from 2019 to 2021 among the 33 members of a women’s association in a disadvantaged upland community in Bukidnon province, Southern Philippines, for inclusive development. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the livelihood intervention in changing income, knowledge about farming, social capital, and food security amidst the pandemic. The project implemented facilitated extension activities and surveys considering the health protocols imposed by the government. The technical training has resulted in a positive change in the knowledge level, promoted the production of vegetables in the households which generated additional income vital during the pandemic. Besides, there was a significant increase in the social capital of rural women during the last two years. Though not statistically significant, the project has caused an increase in food availability, accessibility, and utilization in the household during the pandemic. The findings indicated that a livelihood intervention can effect changes in the social and economic situation of the rural women even during the pandemic which could be promoted to other members of the community. Less

This study identified the grammatical features of Philippine English in local newspaper editorials. Specifically, the study determined the frequency of occurrence of deviant cases in terms of subject-verb agreement, articles, and prepositions. Through non-probability sampling, a total of forty-five (45)… More

This study identified the grammatical features of Philippine English in local newspaper editorials. Specifically, the study determined the frequency of occurrence of deviant cases in terms of subject-verb agreement, articles, and prepositions. Through non-probability sampling, a total of forty-five (45) editorials were retrieved from the websites of three local newspapers and were interpreted and analyzed to identify grammatical deviations. To ensure the validity of the deviations found in the editorials, the researcher, along with three grammar raters, verified all the texts that contained the grammatical deviations. The specifics of the frequency counts showed that most of the deviations in subject-verb agreement were due to the use of a special noun (collective, clausal), while most of the deviant cases in article usage were associated with a missing definite article. For preposition usage, most of the deviations were linked to a missing preposition. Grammatical deviations as features of Philippine English in local newspaper editorials is a manifestation that a certain variety of English can be used as a medium to relay information and influence people’s opinions within a specific context. Less

To stifle widespread transmission of the COVID-19 virus, Southeast Asian governments initiated lockdowns and quarantines that severely limited human mobility and people’s engagement in healthful and sufficient physical activity (PA). What was the state of PA in Southeast Asia during… More

To stifle widespread transmission of the COVID-19 virus, Southeast Asian governments initiated lockdowns and quarantines that severely limited human mobility and people’s engagement in healthful and sufficient physical activity (PA). What was the state of PA in Southeast Asia during the pandemic? This narrative review answered this major question by reviewing relevant studies identified through a keyword search in online research databases, the results of which were then filtered according inclusion criteria and topic relevance before the final set of articles were summarized and synthesized. The findings of 13 studies, covering only five Southeast Asian nations, make up the bulk of this narrative review. Some of the studies reported associations between PA and mental health (especially anxiety and depression), health literacy, Health-Related Quality of Life, and sleep. Other studies discussed the use of technology for PA, problems related to physical activity, and the importance of PA to the elderly during the pandemic. More studies need to be done about peri-pandemic PA, particularly about the factors, systems, and technologies affecting PA levels and sedentary behavior from pre- to peri-pandemic periods so that stakeholders can improve maintenance-level PA, preserve increased PA levels, increase PA levels where such have decreased, and keep sedentary behavior low all throughout. Peri-pandemic sedentary behavior also needs more attention, since physical inactivity and sedentary behavior, although distinct from each other, usually accompany each other, are correlated, and have significant impact on human health. Less

In the middle of the pandemic, most schools adopted the blended learning modality. As a result, dealing with the "New Normal" presented difficulties for private schools. This study aims to analyze the level of acquisition in science process skills of… More

In the middle of the pandemic, most schools adopted the blended learning modality. As a result, dealing with the "New Normal" presented difficulties for private schools. This study aims to analyze the level of acquisition in science process skills of private junior high school students and its relationship to students' academic achievement in the subject. The researchers used a convenience sampling technique and a descriptive-correlational research design for 105 students. The researchers created and content-validated an instrument for students' acquisition and academic achievement to gather the data. With the help of SPSS 23, the study used descriptive and inferential statistics. The study showed that communicating skills got the highest and measuring skills got the lowest score. In addition, the study observed significant differences in the communication skills and academic achievements of students when grouped according to gender. Furthermore, there was also a significant difference in the students' responses in measuring skills and classifying skills when grouped according to monthly household income. Finally, there was a moderately positive relationship between science process skills acquisition and academic achievement. The researchers suggested recommendations for teachers, school heads, and the institution to help improve the students' science process skills. Less

This study aimed to gauge the impact and effectiveness of reading illustrated bilingual books on listeners’ English language learning, creativity, and happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic. A public bilingual storybook reading was carried out with the support of two volunteer… More

This study aimed to gauge the impact and effectiveness of reading illustrated bilingual books on listeners’ English language learning, creativity, and happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic. A public bilingual storybook reading was carried out with the support of two volunteer students, a professional ethnomusicologist, a Mogu-mogu project, a non-profit group, and Hon [Book] Café in Shinobuyama. Three self-published positive psychology intervention (PPI) - themed storybooks that dealt with elements of gratitude, kindness, and compassion using dialogic techniques, funded by the researcher’s affiliated university were present at the reading. Post-reading, participants reported feeling grateful and almost as they had prior to the pandemic in response to the bilingual storybook. Through book reading, societal connectedness was strengthened, and organic flows of networking increased. This positive result draws attention to the significance of those factors originally motivating the project: the need to teach, learn, inspire and connect with others. It reinforced the idea that by being grateful, kind, and compassionate with others, we can be happy ourselves and spread happiness more widely Less

Compliments and compliment responses are prevalent in Social Networking Sites (SNS), like Facebook. This study was conducted to investigate the compliment and compliment response strategies produced by Facebook users in photo comment sections. This study used the qualitative and quantitative… More

Compliments and compliment responses are prevalent in Social Networking Sites (SNS), like Facebook. This study was conducted to investigate the compliment and compliment response strategies produced by Facebook users in photo comment sections. This study used the qualitative and quantitative design in spotting and analyzing the felicity conditions of compliment and compliment response strategies produced by thirty participants. Using Zhang’s (2013) taxonomy for compliment strategies, the results showed that the most used approach in complimenting is Explicit compliment, in which the complimenters used adjectives that carry positive values. Meanwhile, using Yu’s (2004, cited in Tamimi Sa’d’, 2015) taxonomy for categorizing compliment response strategies, the Face Relationship-related Response Strategy is the most common strategy used by the complimentees in responding to the received compliments. Most of the complimentees chose not to accept, amend, or reject the compliment. Instead, they dealt with the compliment implicitly within the interaction, preferring not to directly address the prepositional content of the compliment. It was revealed that the use of strategies depends on the relationship between the complimenter and the complimentee. Their relationship may influence the kind of strategies and words the complimentees use in their responses. The social media users, as they read this study, will be aware of how compliments and compliment responses function and are structures in this online setting, which may incite them to use these two social acts more strategically. Less

This study aimed to analyze and evaluate the reading comprehension component in the selected Grades 7 and 8 English and Filipino textbooks used by the selected private schools in Cebu City. Content analysis and text analysis were used as research… More

This study aimed to analyze and evaluate the reading comprehension component in the selected Grades 7 and 8 English and Filipino textbooks used by the selected private schools in Cebu City. Content analysis and text analysis were used as research designs in evaluating the 21 textbooks used during the academic year 2012-2013 and academic year 2013-2014. Results in English textbooks revealed that among the competencies, strategies predominated among schema building, literary texts, and expository texts whereas in Grade 7 & 8 Filipino textbooks, schema building and strategies predominated. Grade 7 & Grade 8 English Textbooks used by USC South Campus and Sacred Heart of Jesus - Hijas de Jesus met the K to 12 Guidelines for reading comprehension set by the Department of Education. Moreover, Grade 7 & Grade 8 Filipino textbooks used by St. Theresa’s College only met the standards. Consequently, these textbooks are recommended to be used for Grade 7 and Grade 8 students in private schools. Less

This study assessed the training needs of the 25 selected student journalists who responded to the self-administered survey questionnaires using the purposive sampling technique. Editors-in-chief of the main and external campuses were also interviewed to validate the results of the… More

This study assessed the training needs of the 25 selected student journalists who responded to the self-administered survey questionnaires using the purposive sampling technique. Editors-in-chief of the main and external campuses were also interviewed to validate the results of the questionnaires. As perceived by the respondents, results showed that leadership and management, editorial writing, editing and proofreading, and video taking were highly needed. Results demonstrated that student journalists prefer to cover events that they are concerned with student welfare and the law and governance which are evident in the dominant activities of the campuses. However, some events that were rarely represented by these concerned students involved research and development, production, and gender and development activities. The results of this study served as one of the bases in crafting the training program of the aforementioned student journalists. This study then recommended the following training program. There is a need to craft a training program that prioritize the topics on leadership and management, editorial writing, editing and proofreading, video making, and professionalism in campus journalism. These training program was then implemented during the first semester of the AY 2020-2021 online amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Less

This study evaluated the acceptability of Differentiated Instruction (DI) in teaching English literature to Grade 10 students in Soom Integrated School, Trinidad, Bohol during the School Year 2019-2020. It identified the academic performance of the respondents in specified learning competencies… More

This study evaluated the acceptability of Differentiated Instruction (DI) in teaching English literature to Grade 10 students in Soom Integrated School, Trinidad, Bohol during the School Year 2019-2020. It identified the academic performance of the respondents in specified learning competencies in English literature and the DI’s level of acceptability as perceived by the students as well as the significant relationship between the two variables. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to complete the descriptive-inferential/correlation research method. The study revealed that there was a significant relationship between the students’ academic performance and DI’s perceived level of acceptability. It is recommended that an enhanced DI learning packet be applied in teaching English literature. This includes strategies like RAFT (Role, Audience, Format,Topic), flipped classroom, cubing, tune up stations, tic-tac-toe, exit cards, journal writing and jigsaw activities. Less

This paper describes the work-life balance among employees of Central Mindanao University. It focuses on the meanings and opportunities attached with work and life by discovering their day-to-day struggles, and experiences. Descriptive and exploratory research approaches were used wherein respondents… More

This paper describes the work-life balance among employees of Central Mindanao University. It focuses on the meanings and opportunities attached with work and life by discovering their day-to-day struggles, and experiences. Descriptive and exploratory research approaches were used wherein respondents were conveniently sampled. Data were gathered through one-on-one in-depth interviews with 10 respondents following a set of inclusion criteria. The respondents represented 6 faculty members and 4 staff. Results of the study revealed that respondents go through work struggles due to unclear job duties and responsibilities; generally heavy work load; personal relationships and social activities were affected; feelings of helplessness to improve struggles. In spite of the difficulties encountered by the respondents, these have not affected them finding their work to be meaningful; enabling them economic stability and personal fulfillment. Less

Parents play crucial roles in their children’s education during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of the study was to ascertain the parents’ roles and capability as tutors in Modular-Distance Learning. This study utilized the descriptive-survey method with… More

Parents play crucial roles in their children’s education during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of the study was to ascertain the parents’ roles and capability as tutors in Modular-Distance Learning. This study utilized the descriptive-survey method with 240 parent respondents using purposive sampling from two public schools in the Division of Talisay City, Cebu. In addition, the researcher also used a self-made instrument which was validated to attain the purpose of this study. The gathered data from the survey was then statistically analyzed and computed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The study revealed that the majority of the parents had reached the high school level. The data further uncovered that parents sometimes comply with their roles and agreed that they have at least the capabilities to serve as tutors in modular-distance learning. Meanwhile, there was no significant difference between the parent groups’ roles and capabilities as tutors. Finally, using the Pearson R correlation, the data suggest that there is no evidence that parents’ educational attainment could influence their capability as tutors. It is concluded that parents are doing their best to fulfill their roles and assist their children in these unprecedented times. Hence, educational institutions must orient parents on their significant roles in modular-distance learning modality and conduct further study on the influence of the new educational setting in the time of pandemic on parents’ relationship with their children, their struggles and challenges, and their views about the other existing learning modalities adopted by the public and private schools. Less

This study analyzed the Hiligaynon speakers’ emotive language and communication devices in online conversation. Issues that went viral on the opening of online classes served as the interaction objects. The researcher used the qualitative research method, specifically, linguistic discourse analysis,… More

This study analyzed the Hiligaynon speakers’ emotive language and communication devices in online conversation. Issues that went viral on the opening of online classes served as the interaction objects. The researcher used the qualitative research method, specifically, linguistic discourse analysis, to describe the online texts in various contexts. Result analysis revealed positive and negative emotive language to the viral posts on learning from home: sarcasm, disgust, optimism, and empathy. Sarcasm and disgust are common in attacks and humor, while optimism and empathy in hypocorisics/endearment and appeals as language devices. The study promotes optimism and empathy for it broadens the students’ attention and thinking towards new learning. These positive feelings give a favorable interest in response to online interaction or other communication situations. With the absence of negativity, positive emotions actively produce health and wellbeing as well. Sarcasm challenges creativity and motivation towards action. Less

This study focused on the adaptability of public-school teachers from a national high school, in a city schools division in Laguna, Philippines during 2019 – 2020. Using a descriptive type of research design, the study was conducted among 90 respondents… More

This study focused on the adaptability of public-school teachers from a national high school, in a city schools division in Laguna, Philippines during 2019 – 2020. Using a descriptive type of research design, the study was conducted among 90 respondents (with 24 males and 66 females) with the use of survey. The instrument was adopted, modified, and validated by pool of experts with reliability analysis carried out and yielded a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.901 which shows the questionnaire reached an excellent reliability. For the statistical tools, the study include frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The study found that the respondents’ adaptability was “High” in terms of self-awareness, personal management, problem-solving and decision-making, attitude, and knowledge of competencies. Male respondents appeared to be more adaptable than females. Respondents with age greater than 50 obtained a very high adaptability level compared to the rest of the age groups. Respondents with teaching experience 16 – 20 and greater than 30 years got very high adaptability. In conclusion, the participants were highly adaptable even when they are experiencing the pandemic COVID-19. Thus, it is recommended that teachers should communicate with the persons concerned using any medium and understand their situations, and pursue performing their responsibilities. Less

During adverse life circumstances, it can be hard to stay positive and find our balance; this is a situation that requires resilience. Given that mental health problems are associated with large direct costs for individuals and society, it is pragmatic… More

During adverse life circumstances, it can be hard to stay positive and find our balance; this is a situation that requires resilience. Given that mental health problems are associated with large direct costs for individuals and society, it is pragmatic to explore what constitutes resilience and find resources on how it can be enhanced. When these resources are cultivated, they can improve a person’s overall ability to effectively cope with stress and hardship. Less

While deliberately formulated initiatives on achieving peace in Mindanao are recognized, there may also be latent, unintentional mechanisms that could be derived from mundane, casual social relations. Thus, this study explored the experiences of M?ranao women traders in relating with… More

While deliberately formulated initiatives on achieving peace in Mindanao are recognized, there may also be latent, unintentional mechanisms that could be derived from mundane, casual social relations. Thus, this study explored the experiences of M?ranao women traders in relating with their non-Muslim clients in two selected non-Muslim cities in Bukidnon. As an exploratory study, it employed In-depth Interviews among selected M?ranao women traders. Their diaspora in these communities are brought about by economic, socio-political, and climatic factors. They both have negative and positive experiences in relating to their non-Muslim clients. They may have negative responses to the unpleasant treatment by some non-Muslims, but generally, their responses demonstrate both a potential for a multicultural ethnic relation and a sense of agency despite their subordinated position as women, small-scale traders, and ethnic minority. There is also a need for their host communities to raise their level of cultural sensitivity to eliminate prejudices towards Muslims. The study recommends for the LGUs concerned to conduct socio-cultural activities bringing Muslims and non-Muslims together, and ask the big companies to consider advertisement that promote cultural understanding, and to sponsor IECs fostering multi-culturalism. Likewise, curricular program planners are encouraged to embed cultural senstitivity in the curriculum. Less

Lake Apo, an 18-hectare lake situated in Guinoyoran, Valencia City, Philippines is a tourist destination. It was once an ordinary pond, but with the initiatives of the community and some visionary private individuals, it has become a promising tourism site.… More

Lake Apo, an 18-hectare lake situated in Guinoyoran, Valencia City, Philippines is a tourist destination. It was once an ordinary pond, but with the initiatives of the community and some visionary private individuals, it has become a promising tourism site. Hence, the study was conducted to assess the initiatives of conservation undertaken by the stakeholders of Lake Apo, analyze the issues confronting the lake, and describe the tourists’ assessment on the lake. The study is descriptive employing quantitative and qualitative approaches. Survey, Focus Group Discussion, and Key Informant Interview were the tools used in data gathering. The residents claimed to be highly dependent on the lake. It gives them livelihood since it was opened to tourism, a source of leisure, and a source of protein. As a tourist spot, the lake receives positive assessment from tourists. Its beauty and serenity appear captivating. Tourism is the lake’s most viable utility. The stakeholders are desirous to transform the lake into a vibrant and sustainable ecotourism site. However, young as it is now, tourism in Lake Apo is hounded with controversy on conflicting claim of ownership, and issues on poor resource management, unregulated anthropogenic activities, and poor waste management. Less

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all sectors of the society, especially the education system, which now has to design a flexible learning environment. This study aimed to assess the level of preparedness towards online learning among veterinary medicine students at… More

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all sectors of the society, especially the education system, which now has to design a flexible learning environment. This study aimed to assess the level of preparedness towards online learning among veterinary medicine students at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Central Mindanao University, and to determine their online learning attitude, styles, and preferences through mixed methods approach. The study utilized a survey and interviews in data collection. The results show that a majority (62.13%) of the students were well-prepared for online learning. A majority (60.43%) of them had a neutral attitude towards online learning. The students mostly preferred visual learning (30.64%), with 40.0% leaning towards non-interactive teacher or learner-centered online instruction. A significant relationship between online learning experience with preparedness and attitude toward online learning was found. Veterinary students in the study are capable of conducting an online learning method, and most have the necessary technology access, internet, and software skills, and social support. However, they still have doubts about this method of learning. A longitudinal survey is suggested to be conducted in future studies to determine improvements in the students’ attitudes since online learning experience is significantly associated with it. Less

The COVID-19 has spared no one. Both rich and poor countries have suffered badly from it. At the onset of the outbreak in the country, most of the cities and provinces declared ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine) thereby restricting the operation… More

The COVID-19 has spared no one. Both rich and poor countries have suffered badly from it. At the onset of the outbreak in the country, most of the cities and provinces declared ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine) thereby restricting the operation of all public transports and business operations that are not categorized as essential services. Classes at all levels were suspended initially for 2 weeks and were indefinitely extended as the situation did not get better. Less

School children are the most vulnerable group in times of disaster and empowering them to prepare for and respond to disaster is imperative. The creation of the culture of safety in school is one of the aims of any educational… More

School children are the most vulnerable group in times of disaster and empowering them to prepare for and respond to disaster is imperative. The creation of the culture of safety in school is one of the aims of any educational institution and Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) is its key. This study aims to determine the Disaster Risk Reduction Management in a public elementary school in Carcar City. A descriptive survey method was utilized in this study, where 71 respondents comprising administrators, teachers, PTA officers and student leaders were involved. Instruments used were the School Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Level of Knowledge, Level of Implementation, and an Interview Guide for the Focused Group Discussion which dealt on the challenges and opportunities in the implementation of DRRM. Findings revealed that the level of knowledge by the respondents is only “fair” while the level of implementation is at “low extent” only. Their insufficient awareness on different DRR measures lead its implementation not an impressive one. This was attributed to various challenges and barriers that hinder its effective implementation. They were not that familiar with their roles and responsibilities as the actors in the program implemented. It is therefore recommended that the proposed action framework, crafted by the researcher and the rest of the school’s DRR team, and with the participation of CDRRMO and the barangay captain, be utilized. Less

The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of socioeconomic factors (SES) and the level of selfefficacy in relation to the academic performance of high school students. The study utilized a descriptive survey method using correlational design to… More

The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of socioeconomic factors (SES) and the level of selfefficacy in relation to the academic performance of high school students. The study utilized a descriptive survey method using correlational design to analyze the data collected. Prior to the study, letters were given each to the division office, school head, parents, and children. Upon approval, the researcher collected necessary information through survey, after which the data were tallied, tabulated, and statistically treated. The following were the findings of the study: 1. most of the students’ academic performance were Approaching Proficiency. 2. most of the students were from Low income level 3. the Grade 7 students manifested a Moderate level of self-efficacy. 4. there was a significant correlation between the respondents’ SES based on annual family income and their academic performance. On the contrary, the academic performance of students had no correlation with their SES based on MBN Indicators. 5. between the students’ selfefficacy and their academic performance, there was no significant relationship. As a conclusion, the Grade 7 students’ socioeconomic status based on annual family income was a predictor of their academic performance. However, socioeconomic status based on MBN indicators and their perceived self-efficacy were not determinant factors in their academic standing. Less

This study aimed to analyze the rhetorical moves found in the introduction and methodology sections of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics’ (MAAL) Theses of the Department of Communications, Linguistics, and Litera-ture (DCLL). Swales’ (1990) CARS Model of Rhetorical… More

This study aimed to analyze the rhetorical moves found in the introduction and methodology sections of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics’ (MAAL) Theses of the Department of Communications, Linguistics, and Litera-ture (DCLL). Swales’ (1990) CARS Model of Rhetorical Moves and the corresponding model of the method section by Lim (2006) served as the frameworks. All graduate theses, a total of 22, of the MAAL program from 2005 to 2018 served as data. The theses copies were retrieved from the library or from the authors. Findings revealed that discourse analysis, pragmatics, conversation analysis together with second language acquisition & bilingualism especially code-switching have been mostly explored while Labov’s (1999; 1967) framework in analyzing narrative structure was con-sidered overused. Swales’ (1990) three ‘moves’ in writing an introduction were employed following this pattern: Es-tablishing a territory (Move 1) by Claiming Centrality (Step 1A under Move 1) followed by Establishing a niche (Move 2) by indicating a gap (Step 1B under Move 2), and Occupying niche (Move 3) by outlining purposes (Step 1A under Move 3) as the most prevalent pattern. On the other hand, in terms of moves in the methodology section, this pattern is applied: Describing Data collection procedures (Move 1) by describing the location (Step 1A), population size (Step 1B), and recounting the steps in data collection (Step 2) followed by Delineating procedure/s for measuring variables (Move 2) by presenting an overview of the design (Step 1), and Elucidating data analysis procedure/s (Move 3) by relating data analysis procedure/s (Step 1). Findings suggest that the research design (i.e. qualitative and quanti-tative), environment, participants/respondents, instruments, and procedures are highly important in describing the methodology of the study. Significant implications for research writing are also discussed. Less

This study determined and analyzed the combined unigram and bigram predominant keywords evident in the Linguistics faculty published articles, the journals where the published articles were published, and the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (MAAL) courses that can use… More

This study determined and analyzed the combined unigram and bigram predominant keywords evident in the Linguistics faculty published articles, the journals where the published articles were published, and the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (MAAL) courses that can use the published articles. This study used the documentary analysis in analyzing the 67 published journals of USC Linguistics Faculty from 2006-2017. This study revealed that the predominant keywords are English, Discourse Analysis, and Cebuano Language while the majority of the faculty published their journal articles in local journals. Moreover, the Discourse Analysis, Psycholinguistics & Multilingualism with First Language Acquisition and Second Language Acquisition as well as Semantics & Pragmatics in Intercultural Communication can be used in the courses of MAAL. Consequently, this study provides implications on the gaps of research that had to be filled by including the unexplored research topics in the research agenda of the Department of Communications, Linguistics, and Literature. Linguistics faculty could continue in publishing their research projects, especially to international journals. Less

Within the dynamics of technology, it is the increasing complexity of healthcare that inhibits and makes barriers to the transformational reforms of healthcare delivery. The technology nurses encounter in the nursing practice drastically improves patient care and safety. However, nurses’… More

Within the dynamics of technology, it is the increasing complexity of healthcare that inhibits and makes barriers to the transformational reforms of healthcare delivery. The technology nurses encounter in the nursing practice drastically improves patient care and safety. However, nurses’ dependency on technology would mean it would be indispensable, that by losing this resource would mean adversity in the workplace. Information Technology-related failures in health care often are covered up, ignored, or rationalized, so mistakes are repeated. A probable solution would buildup nurses with technological resilience would mean survival in the worst-case scenario, although the notion needs to be grounded and philosophically underpinned. Being technologically resilient does not mean deferring the use of technology but rather an idea that, in the advent of an information technology breakdown, the nurse will be able to deliver positive patient outcomes despite the challenges. Less

This article focuses on one of the marginalized groups in the Philippines, the Badjaus, who are temporarily settling in Bukidnon. This looks into the nomadic behavioral patterns of the Badjaus and the factors that led them to this situation. To… More

This article focuses on one of the marginalized groups in the Philippines, the Badjaus, who are temporarily settling in Bukidnon. This looks into the nomadic behavioral patterns of the Badjaus and the factors that led them to this situation. To make sense of this query, we have discussed the “coming of Badjaus” in the mountain province of Bukidnon by exploring their sense of self, day-to-day struggles, aspirations, and the factors leading to their coming. Gathering of data was done by employing a descriptive-qualitative method with the aid of key-informants, in-depth interviews, and an obtrusive observation. The researchers interviewed ten respondents. Findings reveal that our Badjau respondents have been displaced and are forced to move out of the Zamboanga Peninsula due to conflicts between the military and terrorist groups. In the process of moving from places to places, they have encountered a more serious threat with their daily subsistence. Thus, affecting their total well-being and representation of the Badjaus in their day-to-day encounters. To survive, they find ways in search of basic necessities like food and shelter. Overall, the “coming of Badjaus” in Bukidnon is viewed as an act of coping, surviving, and escaping the harsh social realities they experience. Less

This study analyzed the linguistic cityscape of billboard advertisements found in the selected areas in Mandaue City and the occurrence of linguistic compositions and linguistic landscapes in billboard advertisements. This study used a mixed-method. Billboard advertisements along the highways and… More

This study analyzed the linguistic cityscape of billboard advertisements found in the selected areas in Mandaue City and the occurrence of linguistic compositions and linguistic landscapes in billboard advertisements. This study used a mixed-method. Billboard advertisements along the highways and flyovers in Maguikay, Subangdaku, Umapad, Banilad, Tipolo, and Guizo, Mandaue City were the corpora of the study. A survey was also conducted to verify the effectiveness of billboard advertisements. Results revealed that the English language was the dominant language in the billboard advertisements, while complementary multilingual writing and phrases prevailed among the other types of writing. On the other hand, the emotional appeal was the commonly used advertising appeal in non-official signs. The results suggest that consumers have purchasing power based on emotion. However, they use logic to justify their decision. Less

This study aimed to determine and analyze the classifications, functions, characteristics, and effectiveness of the selected 30 public signs found along the roads and streets going to Basilica Minore Church, Magellan’s Cross, Museo Sugbo, Fort San Pedro, and Ayala Center… More

This study aimed to determine and analyze the classifications, functions, characteristics, and effectiveness of the selected 30 public signs found along the roads and streets going to Basilica Minore Church, Magellan’s Cross, Museo Sugbo, Fort San Pedro, and Ayala Center Cebu. Starting from Kilometer Zero (KM 0), photos of the public signs found along the roads and streets going to the five most preferred places in Cebu City were taken. A survey questionnaire was also answered by the 55 respondents composed of motorists, jeepney drivers, pedestrians, commuters, local and foreign tourists. Findings reveal that static signs predominated in the classifications of the public signs. In addition, indicative signs were predominantly found in both local and foreign tourists who visit Cebu City. Also, the absence of uncommonly-used words, concise wordings, and capitalized words were the most dominant characteristics in the public signs in Cebu City. Further, the public signs in Cebu City are effective in terms of giving information and directing local and foreign tourists in Cebu City. Lastly, public signs that were problematic were addressed by stating observations and recommendations for the improvement of the physical state of the signs. Less

In this study, the researchers explored the effectiveness of Whole Brain Teaching (WBT) in teaching circuits to Senior High Students (SHS), particularly Academic track, STEM strand of K to 12 curriculum. Learning activities in electric circuits were developed as WBT… More

In this study, the researchers explored the effectiveness of Whole Brain Teaching (WBT) in teaching circuits to Senior High Students (SHS), particularly Academic track, STEM strand of K to 12 curriculum. Learning activities in electric circuits were developed as WBT strategy and administered in a pretest-posttest design. To further analyze the effectiveness of WBT, learning gains of respondents were compared to students exposed to the traditional method of teaching of electric circuit. The result showed that SHS students attained 19.3% learning gain which is considerably small. However, comparative statistical results gave a significant difference (t = 2.62, p = 0.007) in favor to WBT approach. Further, a survey instrument was developed, validated, and administered to assess if using varied teaching strategies could be linked to positive student perceptions of the teaching intervention. Further, regression analysis was conducted to determine if such approaches were predictive to learning gains. Results showed that perceptions of the student have no significant effect on their learning and no quadrant of the brain can be considered predictive on the learning gains. Therefore, the result of the study may support the significance of catering the four brain quadrants in teaching for conceptual understanding. Less

This study analyzed the Cebuano-Bisaya particles and their corresponding functions, as well as their frequency of usage between two disk jockeys (DJs) and a random number of callers. The current research involved six (6) chosen 99.5 RT Ninduta Ah! Radio… More

This study analyzed the Cebuano-Bisaya particles and their corresponding functions, as well as their frequency of usage between two disk jockeys (DJs) and a random number of callers. The current research involved six (6) chosen 99.5 RT Ninduta Ah! Radio broadcasts, specifically from a segment called “Itanong Mo Portion.” The DJs and the callers served as the participants for this study. The recorded conversations from the said segment containing the use of the different types of Cebuano-Bisaya particles provided the study’s main source of data. Results unveiled that placeholder particles were the most evident among all the types of the Cebuano-Bisaya particles; “word search while holding a turn ranked first as the most common function of the Cebuano-Bisaya particles, followed by “emphasis,” “to assert information” as the third and “to convey an attitude” as the fourth. However, the use of “euphemism” and “reformulating clausal structure” provided no data in the study, and the post-nominal type of particles was the least used. Furthermore, between the DJs and the callers, it was found out that the DJs were the frequent users of the Cebuano-Bisaya discourse particles compared to the callers. Less

Grandparenting is a phenomenon in the Philippines. Grandparents attending to their grandchildren in schools and at home is a common scenario. They serve as caregivers or child-minders, extending financial, physical, moral, and spiritual support. Hence, the study was conducted to… More

Grandparenting is a phenomenon in the Philippines. Grandparents attending to their grandchildren in schools and at home is a common scenario. They serve as caregivers or child-minders, extending financial, physical, moral, and spiritual support. Hence, the study was conducted to analyze the issues concerning grandparenting and care-giving. The study was conducted in Bukidnon. A survey was conducted to 120 respondents, and a Key Informant Interview was facilitated to the Senior Citizen Organization officers. Most grandparents are in an abject situation. They are poor whose health is fragile and delicate but are still compelled to work to support themselves and their grandchildren. The factors behind grand-parenting include financial instability of parents, broken relationships, financial dreams, personal choice, and compulsion. The role of caregivers over grandchildren is overwhelming, but most elderly perceive grand-parenting positively. For them, it is a part of life, a stage to welcome. Grandparents are happy because they are blessed with grandchildren, but they are financially hard-up, struggling to survive with their grandchildren. Though burdened, their perceptions on grand-parenting and the meanings they attach to it, give them the spirit to perform their tasks. Their situations and experiences put into context the principles of Activity Theory. Less

Young people are deeply implicated in the Marawi siege. Many commentaries and studies view them in either of two ways. On the one hand, they are the sector characterized as most vulnerable to radicalization. Researchers focus on the factors that… More

Young people are deeply implicated in the Marawi siege. Many commentaries and studies view them in either of two ways. On the one hand, they are the sector characterized as most vulnerable to radicalization. Researchers focus on the factors that lead them to violent extremism (Casey and Pottebaum 2018). But on the other hand, they are also characterized as passive victims needing relief and protection (Haynes and Tanner 2015). While these depictions may be legitimate in their own ways, they contradict each other. They are either perpetrators of violence or its victims. But they also share important similarities. These depictions derive from deep concerns about the wellbeing of young people in conflict situations. This sentiment is valid because they ought to be enjoying their youth and discovering their talents and abilities at school. And yet both depictions also share a problematic assumption. That they are either prone to violence or victims of conflict frames young people as a social problem at the same time, taking them as a social problem evidently carries a moral undertone: While some may be driven by a sense of righteous indignation, some others may be carried away by their ignorance (Hughes 2016). These frames, taken together, are blind to the youths’ potential contributions as effective agents of change, especially in post-conflict reconstruction. Research shows that although it may force young people to take on adult roles for which they are unprepared, conflict does not necessarily cripple their abilities to see into the future (Schwartz 2010). They do have stories and aspirations to share, some of which remain rooted in idealism and hope that tomorrow will be better. This is the basis of our ongoing study that documents the narratives of young people before, during, and after the Marawi siege. Our project, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), involves interviewing Muslim, Christian, and Lumad youths. We are also working with Reemar Alonsagay, a recent graduate of MSU – Marawi. We wish to spell out the importance of our research and some of our findings in this Perspective piece Less

In Linguistics, studies have been made on the interaction among intercultural participants to identify and explain the communication strategies they employed. However, only a few studies have explored the communication strategies between Korean and Filipino women. This study described and… More

In Linguistics, studies have been made on the interaction among intercultural participants to identify and explain the communication strategies they employed. However, only a few studies have explored the communication strategies between Korean and Filipino women. This study described and analyzed the verbal communication strategies and female speech between female Filipino and Korean students at the University of San Carlos (USC). Six paired research participants were asked to record their interaction. The conversations were natural, everyday conversations. Results of the study revealed that unfilled pauses, fillers, and self-repetition were the most commonly used as communication strategies from both nationalities. This study provides implications to intercultural pragmatics Less

Community Participatory Action Research (CPAR) approach was utilized as a tool to diffuse the developed CornBased Farming Systems (CBFS). Limitations commonly encountered by farmers thru Participatory Rural Appraisal are low farm productivity, profitability and non-application of appropriate farm technologies identified.… More

Community Participatory Action Research (CPAR) approach was utilized as a tool to diffuse the developed CornBased Farming Systems (CBFS). Limitations commonly encountered by farmers thru Participatory Rural Appraisal are low farm productivity, profitability and non-application of appropriate farm technologies identified. Consultation and planning, strategies were developed for effective integration and intervention to solve identified problems by farmers. From monocropping farming, farmers learned to shift to diversified farming like crop relay and rotation, livestock integration, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), a high yielding variety of seeds and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Through the application of these technology, farmers produced 40% increase on yield and 111% increase on the income of . Further, through crop relay, corn-cassava increased 245% ROI, and corn-peanut crop rotation increased 195% ROI. Since 100?rmer members and 85% non-members adopted CBFS, CPAR approach proved to be effective. The 100% repayment was an achievement, and the success was a product of strong support through input and technical assistance from DA and its collaborators. Thus, CPAR concepts demonstrated a significant impact on the social, economic, technological and environmental aspects of farming communities Less

Persons with positive thoughts and grateful minds create a happy disposition which further contributes to creating an emotionally and mentally healthy society. This study aims to establish the philosophy of the Law of Attraction which harnesses positive thinking and gratitude… More

Persons with positive thoughts and grateful minds create a happy disposition which further contributes to creating an emotionally and mentally healthy society. This study aims to establish the philosophy of the Law of Attraction which harnesses positive thinking and gratitude towards happiness and determine the level of gratitude and happiness of the experimental and control groups before and after the introduction of the Law of Attraction’s 28 practical steps. This research is qualitative-quantitative quasi-experimental. There were two groups in this study – the experimental group and control group with 34 participants each. The experimental group underwent the 29-day lecture-training about the Law of Attraction’s 28 practices. Findings revealed that during the pretest, the experimental group had a lower level of gratitude and happiness compared with the control group. During the three posttests, the experimental group consistently manifested a robustly higher level of gratitude and happiness compared with the control group. The significantly high level of happiness of the experimental group in three posttests may be attributed to its high level of gratitude. The high level of gratitude of the experimental group may be attributed to the lecture-training on the Law of Attraction’s 28 practices to harness positive thinking and gratitude towards happiness. Less

As agro-industrialization promotes alterations in the landscape and lifescape of indigenous people (IP) particularly their women who are viewed as ‘carers’ of their environment and ‘bearers’ of their culture, it is interesting to explore how these communities cope and view… More

As agro-industrialization promotes alterations in the landscape and lifescape of indigenous people (IP) particularly their women who are viewed as ‘carers’ of their environment and ‘bearers’ of their culture, it is interesting to explore how these communities cope and view them as agencies rather than as victims of such changes. Anchored on Gidden’s Structuration theory, this paper aims to describe the Manobo-Pulangihon women’s adaptive strategies on agro-industrialization and explore on the enabling mechanisms that facilitated these strategies. Using qualitative methods (Focus Group Discussions & Key Informant Interviews) and reviewing secondary data, this study revealed that the Manobo-Pulangihon women demonstrated their sense of agency by strategizing psychological, economic, and socio-cultural ways of adaptation to agro-industrialization. It also shows the support of government, a private company, and non-government organization in their adaptation. Thus, knowing the capacities and strategies of women could possibly lead to a more participatory, inclusive and sustainable development in rural communities. Less

In the discourse of Filipino Muslim history, the Tausugs from Mindanao, Philippines had shown their strong resistance to the Spanish and American colonizers. This Tausug’s way of waging jihad (holy war) known as parang sabil , a misunderstood practice, is… More

In the discourse of Filipino Muslim history, the Tausugs from Mindanao, Philippines had shown their strong resistance to the Spanish and American colonizers. This Tausug’s way of waging jihad (holy war) known as parang sabil , a misunderstood practice, is seen in their literature. The parang sabil, a ceremonial folk narrative song sung to the accompaniment of the gabbang (native xylophone), suling (native flute), and the biyula (native violin), deals with the story of a Tausug hero who seeks guiltless death in the hands of foreign invaders in defense of Islam. Hence, this paper made use of Fairclough’s theory of Critical Discourse Analysis to analyze the identity of the Tausug as represented in the folk narrative song, Kissa Kan Panglima Hassan (The Story of Panglima Hassan). After a close examination of the textual features, discourse and socio-cultural practices in the text, findings revealed that the Tausugs performed parang sabil under the ideology of martabbat (honor), dar’al Islam (space), and tawheed (oneness). This paper does not only shed light on the Tausug ideology of jihad and the struggle of the Muslims in Mindanao but, more importantly, it contributes to the development of positive discourses relating to the image of Tausug culture in the Philippines. Less

Sound practices should have to be observed as humanity relates to their environment. Thus, this study on fishing as a livelihood and initiatives of conservation among the fishing communities of Pulangi Lake was conducted. It used a triangulation method of… More

Sound practices should have to be observed as humanity relates to their environment. Thus, this study on fishing as a livelihood and initiatives of conservation among the fishing communities of Pulangi Lake was conducted. It used a triangulation method of Survey, Focus Group Discussion, and Key Informant Interview. The study revealed that the fisher-folks of Pulangi are very dependent on the lake. They believe they co-exist with the river, and they know it is their obligation to care and protect it from destruction. Their low education compels them to engage in fishing. Fisherfolks observe legal fishing technologies, but some fishermen coming from other places are using poisons like Tubli, Malathion or Thiodan, and electro-fishing. Women are seen to tend to exercise restraint from exploiting the lake compared to men who are more aggressive to fish and exploit the lake when necessary. The community wants to conserve the lake; hence initiatives are undertaken like the tree growing, clean-up drive, brick-making, fingerlings dispersal, and provision of alternative livelihood. Likewise, there is a need to address the issues on siltation, pollution, garbage, use of exploitative fishing technology, family size, and dwindling of fish supply. Fishing as a livelihood has remained challenged by a myriad of issues caused by natural phenomenon and anthropogenic activities. Strengthening of fisherman’s organizations, employment of sound fishing technology, the conduct of consciousness-raising campaigns, provision of alternative livelihood, and engagement of NGAs, LGUs and industries are recommended to conserve the Pulangi Lake effectively. Less

The Department of Agrarian Reform plans to develop a sugarcane block farm enterprise in Bismartz Agrarian Reform Community in Don Carlos, Bukidnon to alleviate poverty among small sugarcane farmers. With this, the Bismartz Small Farmers Multi-purpose Cooperative (BSFMPC) was assessed… More

The Department of Agrarian Reform plans to develop a sugarcane block farm enterprise in Bismartz Agrarian Reform Community in Don Carlos, Bukidnon to alleviate poverty among small sugarcane farmers. With this, the Bismartz Small Farmers Multi-purpose Cooperative (BSFMPC) was assessed through survey and focus group discussion in determining its agricultural and organizational capacity to implement a sugarcane block farm enterprise in Bismartz ARC. The study shows an experienced local organization established since 1993 that engaged in small-scale agricultural enterprises where farmers share information, skills, and knowledge in farming and have exhibited high social capital in terms of empowerment and political action, trust and solidarity, and social cohesion and inclusion. However, information, technical, and market inefficiencies within and outside the farmers’ cooperative could affect the development of sugarcane block farm enterprise in the ARC. Together with the provision of interventions regarding capability building and common service facilities, the Department of Agrarian Reform could utilize the high social capital among the farmers in consolidating small sugarcane farms into a sugarcane block farm enterprise. Less

Assessing students’ writing needs provides English language teachers a baseline information in designing an appropriate intervention program. This study determined students’ writing proficiency in English. It identified the most common and frequent errors committed by the respondents. Data were collected… More

Assessing students’ writing needs provides English language teachers a baseline information in designing an appropriate intervention program. This study determined students’ writing proficiency in English. It identified the most common and frequent errors committed by the respondents. Data were collected from the essays which were rated using a rubric designed for this purpose. Errors were categorized into three: grammatical, mechanical, and structural. Results show that among the errors frequently committed by the respondents, grammatical errors ranked first, followed by mechanical and structural errors. Findings further indicate that subject-verb agreement in grammar is the most common error committed. More than half of the respondents were classified as intermediate writers whose written outputs contain short and incoherent ideas which are difficult to follow. Learners could be considered proficient if they belong to at least advanced level. Thus, there is a need for a language intervention program. Less

in Mathematics in all levels of education in Bukidnon, Philippines. A Mathematics Self-Efficacy Beliefs Questionnaire developed by Benjamin (2003) and Bandura (1994) on a five Likert scale was adopted. Before the use of the questionnaire, it was tried out to… More

in Mathematics in all levels of education in Bukidnon, Philippines. A Mathematics Self-Efficacy Beliefs Questionnaire developed by Benjamin (2003) and Bandura (1994) on a five Likert scale was adopted. Before the use of the questionnaire, it was tried out to thirty (30) Mathematics Teachers not included in the study. The questionnaire was found valid and reliable with alpha reliability coefficient of 0.75 which indicates the instrument is reliable. The instrument was administered to 160 mathematics teachers from the elementary, secondary, and tertiary levels. Their responses were analyzed using factor analytic method. A principal factor with iteration was employed. Likewise, varimax rotation method was also used. Results of the study show five factors with eigenvalues greater than one emerged from the factor analysis of the Mathematics teacher’s response to the self-efficacy beliefs scale. These factors will inform the administrators on the teacher quality and effectiveness/self-efficacy in Mathematics teaching. Understanding the self-efficacy beliefs can be useful to teacher education programs in improving teaching effectiveness and beliefs of teachers in the educational system. Less

Filipino values and traditions say that the family’s elderly have to be taken-cared of at home, be loved, respected, and valued. But modernization tends to over-run this ideal way. In fact, the Filipino elderly has become one of the most… More

Filipino values and traditions say that the family’s elderly have to be taken-cared of at home, be loved, respected, and valued. But modernization tends to over-run this ideal way. In fact, the Filipino elderly has become one of the most marginalized sectors. This study was conducted to describe the life, problems, challenges, and pressing issues of the Filipino elderly. Three groups of the elderly of Maramag, Bukidnon were considered: An Indigenous People’s (IP) Community, a group of retired government employees, and a community of farmers. The study focused on financial and physical dependency, disengagement, life satisfaction, challenges, and on issues confronting the elderly. The study is descriptive using survey, indepth interview, and a key informant interview. This study revealed that the Filipino elderly are confronted with poverty and other pressing issues. Nevertheless, they are happy. It is also revealed that intermarriages have altered the once strong kinship of the indigenous peoples (IP) community. Likewise, is apparent that among the three sectors (IPs, farmers, and retirees), the IPs are the most marginalized. Less

The purpose of this study was to determine secondary physics teachers’ conceptions about Simple DC circuits. Data were obtained from responses in two sets of concept tests related to DC circuits and Determining and Interpreting Resistive Electric Circuits Concept Test… More

The purpose of this study was to determine secondary physics teachers’ conceptions about Simple DC circuits. Data were obtained from responses in two sets of concept tests related to DC circuits and Determining and Interpreting Resistive Electric Circuits Concept Test (DIRECT) developed by Engelhardt and Beichner. The study involved 24 physics teachers teaching in private and public high schools in Bukidnon. Results have shown that teachers have misconceptions similar to those held by students. Moreover, the study was extended to determine the usefulness of workshop activities on the same subject matter in identifying and improving the alternative views and associated mental models that the teachers hold. Less