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Life and Legacy of an Internationally Trained Leader amidst Adversities: A Qualitative Study

By Anna May A. Yap-Zerrudo and Kay Arden Q. Gallo ABSTRACT   Many studies on leadership have been conducted, and most literatures focus on traditional theories and approaches to leadership, while a leadership-focused study in the context of a person who studied abroad, and experienced political and socio-economic challenges are found scarce. In this regard, … Read more

In Vitro Hypoglycemic and Antioxidant Activities of Bioactive Fractions from Spent Coffee (Coffea canephora) Grounds

By Mizpah C. Villalobos, M.S. and Leojen F. Torres ABSTRACT   Spent coffee grounds (SCG) are important waste products from coffee brews which can be valorized for the recovery of bioactive compounds. This study was aimed at recovering bioactive components from SCG fractions with potential in vitro antidiabetic and antioxidant activities. Bioactive compounds were extracted … Read more

On Application of the Retracing Method for Distance- Regular Graph

By Norma Luz C. Vencer ABSTRACT   This paper is an exposition of the article written by Hiraki entitled Applications of Retracing Methods for Distance-Regular Graphs published in European Journal of Combinatorics, April 2004. The main results of the article are as follows: Theorem 1.1 Let Γ be a distance-regular graph of the d with … Read more

Politics in Iloilo City: A Study of Ilonggo Perceptions on Political Patronage and Dynastic Politics in the Post-Edsa Period, 1986-2006

By Ernesto S. Saquibal, Jr. ABSTRACT   The study was conducted to examine the dynamics of politics in Iloilo City by looking into the ‘Ilonggos’ perceptions on the system of political patronage, the extent it is practiced by local politicians, and how these conditions influence their views toward ‘dynastic’ politics in the local level. The … Read more

Ilonggo Perceptions on the Extent of Patronage Practices and their Attitudes toward Intra-Familial Succession in Iloilo

By Ernesto S. Saquibal, Jr. and Ma. Lindy B. Saquibal ABSTRACT   The study examined politics in Iloilo by looking into Ilonggo voters’ perceptions of patronage practices of local politicians, and how these conditions influence their attitude towards dynastic politics or intra-familial succession in the local level. A total of 384 respondents were surveyed through … Read more

A Study of the Housing Condition and Needs of the Faculty and Staff of Central Philippine University

By Ernesto S. Saquibal, Jr. and Ma. Lindy B. Saquibal EXECUTIVE SUMMARY   This study was conducted to determine the housing conditions and needs of the faculty and staff of Central Philippine University. Specifically, the study aimed to describe the housing facilities, conditions and needs of CPU employees, to identify housing-related problems and difficulties experienced … Read more

Construction and Testing of an Improvised Leaf Electroscope

By Rex S. Rubidy ABSTRACT   This study aimed to construct and test the improvised leaf electroscope (ILE) for Physics Laboratory experiments. It was only limited on the construction and testing of ILE. The finished products replaced the existing electroscope and provide hands – on learning experience to the students. The Improvised Leaf Electroscope was … Read more

Extent of Media exposure of First Year College Students of Central Philippine University

By Esther Rose A. Romarate and Herly Fie U. Cervera ABSTRACT   The study assessed the extent of media exposure of first year college students of Central Philippine University and analyzed the subject of media they are exposed to in terms of content and values. It made use of the descriptive survey research design. A … Read more

Political Involvement among the Youth in Barangays with Low Number of Qualified Voters during the 2007 Sangguniang Kabata-an Election: Issues and Concerns

By Irving Domingo L. Rio ABSTRACT   The purpose of the study was to describe the extent of political involvement of the youth during the 2007 Sanguniang Kabata-an (S.K) election and determine the factors that deter or promote political involvement and formulate possible course of actions that would address current related issues and concerns. Nearly … Read more

Factors Affecting the Level of Knowledge on RA 5487 among Licensed Security Guards in Iloilo City: Re-Examining the Legislative Framework

By Irving Domingo L. Rio ABSTRACT   This study was conducted to determine the level of knowledge among licensed security guards assigned at major commercial guards in Iloilo City. Specifically, the study aimed to describe the security guards in terms of age, sex, educational attainment, monthly income, and civil status; describe their work characteristics in … Read more