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Removal of Nitrates and Phosphates from Water using Pilot-scale Monotubular Module made from Ceramic Clay and Banana Peel Powder Composites

By Nicolas G. Guanzon, Jr., Lovely A. Bilan, April Rose S. Erfelua, Jerome Justado, Ryffan V. Sevilla, and Rjade Ubalubao ABSTRACT   Significant volumes of potentially dangerous chemicals are released into receiving streams from aquaculture activities. Excess nitrate and phosphate emissions from aquaculture operations, in particular, contribute to the eutrophication of natural water bodies. In … Read more

Norms of Morality as Reflected in the 19th Century Philippine Literature: A Content Analysis

By Sharlene G. Gotico and Anna May Y. Zerrudo ABSTRACT   This study was conducted to identify the norms of morality as reflected in the 19th century Philippine literature. Content analysis was used in this study using the three approached in literary analysis, namely Moral-Philosophical Approach, Feminism, and Historical-Biographical Approach. The following are the norms … Read more

Motivation, Attitude Towards and Academic Performance in College Physics of AHSE Sophomores at CPU

By Edgardo P. Gerada ABSTRACT   This study aimed to determine the motivation, attitude towards and academic performance in College Physics of AHSE Sophomores at Central Philippine University during the academic year 2005-2006. The sample size was composed of 286 AHSE sophomore students at the College of Nursing of Central Philippine University. The ex-post facto … Read more

Actors, Actresses, and Most Romantic Pairings in Local Movie Industry Then and Now: An Assembly of published Anecdotes, Unpublished Reminiscences, Historical Facts and Factoids

By Jessie B. Garcia ABSTRACT   Objectives: The general objectives of this research is to assemble published anecdotes, unpublished reminiscences, historical facts and factoids of selected Filipino actors and actresses. Specifically, this research aims to provide a brief background of selected Filipino actors and actresses. It is only a selective listing with the stress on … Read more

Study on Social and economic Consequences of MT Solar 1 Oil Spill in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

By Artchil B. Fernandez ABSTRACT   This study was conducted on the social and economic consequences of the MT Solar 1 oil spill in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras twenty three months ago after the tragedy happened. This was a purely descriptive research which utilized and a one-shot survey design. There were 309 household heads that served … Read more

MT Solar I Oil Spill: Social and Economic Consequences in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

By Artchil B. Fernandez ABSTRACT   The study was conducted to primarily determine the social and economic consequences of the MT Solar 1 oil spill in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. This was a purely descriptive research and a one-shot survey design was utilized. There were 309 household heads that served as the study’s respondents. The statistical … Read more

A Follow-Up Study on the Social and Economic Consequences of MT Solar I Oil Spill in the Municipality of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

By Artchil B. Fernandez ABSTRACT   The study was conducted as a follow up study on the social and economic consequences of the MT Solar 1 oil spill in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. This was a purely descriptive research and a one-shot survey design was utilized. There were 309 household heads that served as the study’s … Read more

Development of a Household Wastewater Phytoremediation System Using Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) and Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)

By Leane C. Armada, Mel Rose A. Figueroa, Sophia B. Ormides, Jeremy Jan L. Plagata, Annel Nicole L. Romero, John Danielle Y. Sobretodo, and Stella G. Fernandez (Co-Researcher/Adviser) ABSTRACT   This experimental study aimed to develop a household wastewater phytoremediation system using Pistia stratiotes and Eichhornia crassipes as natural purifiers. The surfactant removal efficiency from … Read more

Terrestrial Macrophytes Assessment in Camp Higher Ground, Barotac Viejo, Province of Iloilo, Philippines

By Ernesto S. Elefan and Stella G. Fernandez ABSTRACT   This study was conducted to establish baseline data on the terrestrial macrophytes of Camp Higher Ground (CHG), Brgy. San Nicolas, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo: to determine the terrestrial macrophyte level of plant community diversity measured in terms of species richness, species composition, and relative abundance, and … Read more

The Effects of Soil Application of Bio-fertilizers on the Early Growth of Beauty Leaf (Calophyllum inophyllum L.)

By Ernesto S. Elefan ABSTRACT   Beauty leaf (Calophyllum inophyllum L.) is an emerging energy tree indigenous in the Philippines. This screen house study was carried-out to determine its early growth response to five bio-fertilizers namely Azotobacter, Bio Green, MyKo Vam, Vam Root Inoculant, and Bio N when compared with the Untreated-control. The experimental treatments … Read more