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Month: January 2026

A Needs Assessment Survey for a Proposed Speech Development Program for the Faculty of Central Philippine University

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By Marie Melanie J. Javier ABSTRACT   This study surveyed the oral communication skills of the faculty of Central Philippine University and to determine their perceived skills and need levels. It also determined any significant relationships between certain personal and CPU- related demographics and their need levels willingness to participate in the speech improvement program. … Read more

Extent of Deterioration and the Formation of Toxic Substances in Cooking Oil (Coconut Oil) when Heated Repeatedly Above Smoke Point

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By Ma. Mercy A. Japitana ABSTRACT   This study was conducted to determine the stability and the toxic substances formed when cooking oil (Refined, Blanched and Deodorized-Coconut Oil or RBD-CNO) is subjected to heat treatments. Four treatments were used in the study: the untreated (UN), (T1) was heated once, (T2) heated twice with intermittent cooling … Read more

Expressive Speech Acts in Student-Conducted Online Interviews: A Discourse Analysis

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By Jarrlyn Law P. Jaco ABSTRACT   This study, which aimed to explore the use of expressive acts in Senior High School learners’ interviews, utilized the descriptive qualitative method. Transcripts of the interviews made by the learners in the last quarter of the school year 2020-2021 were investigated. Selection based on a purposive sampling of … Read more

Calla Lesson Plan Model: Toward the Development of the Academic Language Skills and Learning Strategies of ESL and Bilingual Students in the Elementary and Secondary Level

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By Anita U. Illenberger ABSTRACT   The use of language is not exclusive for interpersonal and conversational exchange. In school, books for technical and general reference and lectures utilize a language that requires a student to have academic language proficiency to be able to process the materials intellectually. Filipino students encounter difficulty in this area … Read more

Heavy Metals in Sea Salt, Seawater Source and Iodized Salt Locally Found in Iloilo, Philippines

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By Jun Ozbert M. Haguisan, Ann Marie P. Alguidano and Isah Lou G. Nocal ABSTRACT   Eating food contaminated with heavy metals could lead to poisoning, long term health problem and even death. One common substance needed for food preparation is salt. Salt can be mined as rock salt or harvested in the sea by … Read more

Nitrite Content of Processed Meat Purchased in Public Markets and Grocery Stores around Iloilo City, Philippines

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By Jun Ozbert M. Haguisan and Ann Marie P. Alguidano ABSTRACT   Nitrates and nitrites are used to develop cured meat color, act as preservatives and further affects flavor. Too much nitrite from meat could produce nitrosamines which are carcinogenic, related to spontaneous intrauterine growth restriction, abortions, birth defects and Methemoglobinemia or “blur baby syndrome”. … Read more

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

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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

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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

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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

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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