Volume 2 | No. 1 | March 2026 Issue

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Bahag-Hari: The Lived Experiences and Challenges Faced by Queer Teachers in Education

Author: Kierwin John B. Garcia¹, Karlo M. De Asis², Rex V. Baco³, Allen John A. Decosto⁴, Elysea Maria G. Andres⁵, Dale Jennico A. Belo⁶

Affiliation: ¹,²,³,⁴,⁵,⁶ Graduate Students, Carlos Hilado Memorial State University – Talisay Campus, Philippines

Pages: 228-238

Keywords: Inclusivity in Education, LGBTQIA+ teachers, Phenomenology, Queer educators, Resilience

Health Practices and Self-Efficacy among Senior High School Students

Author: Felicidad L. Bilbao¹, Kristine A. Condes²

Affiliation: ¹,² State University of Northern Negros, Philippines

Pages: 212-227

Keywords: Health Practices, Self-Efficacy, Senior High School Students, Pender’s Health Promotion Model, DescriptiveCorrelational Research

Preparedness, Practices and Challenges of Coordinators and School Heads on School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Program

Author: Joselito H. Timbad¹, Ma. Christine F. Bangcaya²

Affiliation: ¹DepEd - La Castellana I, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, Philippines ²Cabacungan National High School, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Pages: 195-211

Keywords: Disaster Risk Management Challenges, School Disaster Preparedness, SDRRM Implementation Practices

Adaptive Capacity of Schools to Disasters

Author: Eareckson D. Delicana¹, Ma. Janet S. Geroso²

Affiliation: ¹,² State University of Northern Negros, Philippines

Pages: 186-194

Keywords: Adaptive capacity, Disasters, Public elementary schools

STAKEHOLDERS' SUPPORT TO BOYS SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES (BSP) IN SCHOOL

Author: Glenn E. Ortega¹, Jick C. Balinario²

Affiliation: ¹,² State University of Northern Negros, Philippines

Pages: 172-185

Keywords: Boy Scouts of the Philippines, stakeholder support, school-based programs

Impact and Relevance of Adopt-a-School Program Among Public Schools

Author: Hyacinth D. Alvero¹, Ma. Janet S. Geroso²

Affiliation: ¹,² State University of Northern Negros, Philippines

Pages: 158-171

Keywords: Adopt-a-School Program, Impact, Relevance

Teachers’ Perceptions of the MATATAG Curriculum Implementation: A Descriptive-Comparative Study

Author: Joren B. Dayanan¹, Margen V. Gaitan², Judith S. Rabacal³

Affiliation: ¹,²,³ State University of Northern Negros, Philippines

Pages: 150-157

Keywords: Curriculum Reform, Educational Policy, MATATAG Curriculum, Teacher Perception

Multi-dimensional Perfectionism Among Public Elementary School Teachers

Author: Locynth S. Legarde¹, Renante A. Egcas²

Affiliation: ¹School Principal II, Cadiz Viejo Elementary School SDO-Cadiz, Philippines ²President, State University of Northern Negros, Philippines

Pages: 134-149

Keywords: Cadiz District, Descriptive Research, Multi-dimensional Perfectionism, Public Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Induction Program

NARRATIVES OF TEACHERS ON THE USE OF WEEKLY LEARNING MATRIX

Author: Jennifer N. Garing¹, Heide S. Hofeliña²

Affiliation: ¹˒² Researchers, State University of Northern Negros, Philippines

Pages: 121-133

Keywords: WeeLMat, formative assessment, teacher experiences, learner monitoring, narrative inquiry

Parents’ ALS Education and Its Implication to Children’s Academic Performance

Author: Daphnie Yhen D. Abadies¹, Heide S. Hofeliña²

Affiliation: ¹,² State University of Northern Negros, Negros Island Region, Philippines

Pages: 107-120

Keywords: Alternative Learning System (ALS); parental involvement; academic performance; home-based learning support; educational motivation

Focused Learning Strategies on Student Engagement and Academic Achievement

Author: Cheche P. Rodriguez¹, Debster M. Bacomo²

Affiliation: ¹˒² State University of Northern Negros, Philippines

Pages: 95-106

Keywords: academic achievement, focused learning strategies, student engagement.

Science Club Operation: Challenges and Opportunities

Author: Mae Ann S. Barcenilla¹, Debster M. Bacomo²

Affiliation: ¹˒² State University of Northern Negros, Philippines

Pages: 79-94

Keywords: science club operations, science education, co-curricular programs, phenomenology, elementary school advisers

Localization and Contextualization of E-listening Materials

Author: Hazel A. Jurilla¹, Debster M. Bacomo²

Affiliation: ¹,² State University of Northern Negros, Negros Island Region, Philippines

Pages: 66-78

Keywords: Contextualization, e-listening materials, Localization

Potable Water Hunt: An Alternative Water Sources Assessment in Selected Areas in Negros Occidental

Author: Randolf John E. Baloco

Affiliation: State University of Northern Negros, Philippines

Pages: 52-65

Keywords: potable water, alternative water sources, public water supply

Performance and Employers’ Feedback of the Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management Graduates

Author: Laylyn Z. Espedilla¹, Genebelle E. Oniego²

Affiliation: ¹,² State University of Northern Negros, Philippines

Pages: 39-51

Keywords: Educational Leadership, Employer Feedback, PhDEM Graduates, Professional Performance, Program Outcomes

Sulfur Dioxide Air Dispersion in the Taal Lake Caldera: An Ordinal Regression Approach and Management Insights from Gaussian Plume Modelling

Author: Jericho A. Trio¹,Fernando C. Chicano III², Patricia Mae M. Clarino³, Chris C. Guevarra⁴

Affiliation: ¹ School of Environmental Science and Management, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines ² Division of Physical Sciences and Mathematics, University of the Philippines Visayas, Philippines ³ Institute of Biological Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines ⁴ Institute of Weed Science, Entomology and Plant Pathology, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines

Pages: 22-38

Keywords: airshed, air dispersion, Gaussian plume modelling, ordinal logistic regression, Taal Lake

DRAFT (Differentiated Reading Activities Formulated through Tech Books-Technology and Books): A Tool for Reading Comprehension Intensification

Author: Genebelle Egcas-Oniego

Affiliation: Master Teacher I, DepEd,Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Pages: 13-21

Keywords: reading comprehension, differentiated instruction, technology-based reading

Learners’ Participation and Support System in Division-Initiated Programs

Author: Jaycee Pieri S. Magbanua

Affiliation: Department of Education, Negros Island Region, Philippines

Pages: 1-12

Keywords: Keywords: Learner Participation, Support Systems, Autonomy, Authenticity, Efficacy