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

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

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

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