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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

A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Clan War Survivors in Central Panay

By Irving Domingo L. Rio, Renia F. Dela Pea, Bernadine T. Baliguat, Kareen Jay L. Diesto, and Ma. Corazon G. Nievales ABSTRACT   In remote villages in Central Panay (Philippines), the presence of government institutions is not yet institutionalized and some traditional practices are still dominant in their way of life. Vengeance is still viewed … Read more

Lived Experiences of Public School Teachers Teaching Qualitative Research without Training

By Irving Domingo L. Rio, Renia F. De La Peña, Gynnyn G. Gumban, Eric C. Otayde, and Alfonso B. Catolin ABSTRACT   K-12 is an educational system under the Department of Education that aims to enhance learners’ basic skills, produce more competent citizens, and prepare graduates for lifelong learning and employment. The K-12 Program covers … Read more

Why are Academic Librarians Reluctant to do Research? A Phenomenological Study

By Irving Domingo L. Rio and Allana S. Delgado ABSTRACT   This study explores the experience of academic librarians in private universities in Iloilo City who have not conducted internally-funded research. While research is mandated for academic librarians with faculty status, most academic librarians are not active in research. Interviews were conducted online with 7 … Read more

Status of Service Learning (S-L) Programs at Central Philippine University

By Lynn J. Pareja ABSTRACT   The main objective of this study was to find out the status of academic subjects with service-learning (S-L) components in the curricular offerings of the different colleges of Central Philippine University during the academic year of 2004-2005. A checklist was provided to identify the general characteristics, service-activities extended and … Read more

Departing from Routines: Untold Stories of Solo Parents during the Modular Distance Learning of their Youngsters

By Gleason B. Parcia ABSTRACT   Solo parents need to be called on their unique roles and responsibilities as para teachers on their youngsters engaged in modular distance learning in basic education during this transition period. The participants were those who were left alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to death, detention, mental incapacity, … Read more

Level of Acceptability of Code-Switching in the Classroom among the English Teachers and Students of Central Philippine University

By Gleason B. Parcia ABSTRACT   This descriptive study aimed to determine the level of acceptability of code switching in the classroom among English teachers and students of Central Philippine University. Conducted from July 1-31, 2006, this study utilized a questionnaire-checklist for data gathering. The participants were the 259 respondents, 21 English teacher and 238 … Read more

Willingness, Resemblance, and Readiness of CPU to ISO 9001:2000 Management System

By Darril F. Pamocol and Margen A. Java EXECUTIVE SUMMARY                The purpose of this study was to gather a data on the level of readiness of CPU to International Organization for Standardization Quality Management Systems Criteria Number 9001 series of 2000 or otherwise referred to as ISO 9001:2000. Specifically, the study determine the … Read more

Perspectives towards Schooling Opportunities of a Most At-Risk Population of Iloilo City

By Marie Melanie J. Javier-Misajon ABSTRACT   This study investigated several demographic features of a Most At-Risk Population (MARP) of Iloilo City, specifically, Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs). It also investigated their residency status, vocational training history and views regarding the selection criteria for those who would participate in this schooling. A take-all sample of all … Read more