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There are many factors that correlated with students’ academic performance. Some people believe that computer game and video game are the factors that affect students’ performance negatively. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between computer games and students’ academic performance among the Grade 12 students of Antique National School. A survey form was used to collect data about students’ gaming frequency and students’ academic performance. 50 students were selected randomly from each student sample of the study. The result indicated that there are no relationship between computer games and academic performance of the Grade 12 students. From this findings, it can be concluded that there are no significant relationship between academic performance and the length of time spent in playing computer games. There are many factors that correlated with academic performance other than computer games and video games. 

The study aims to determine the main problem of improper waste management to the school. To know what are the opinions of the respondents. The importance of observing proper waste management and the conclusions that can be made by researchers regarding this study.

The narrative of this research design through interview. The respondents of the study were the Grade eleven (11) and Grade twelve (12) senior high k-12 basic education program students of Antique National School. We gets each from the Grade 11 and Grade 12. When the permission was given, the researchers will conduct the instrument to be answered by the respondents.

The study was resulted on what are the main reason why there are a lot of students who didn’t observe proper waste management. According to the answers of respondents that many students are having a behavioral problems regards with improper waste management. This study also determine what are the effects of this to the environment to help the school and the environment. 

The purpose of the study was to and investigate the benefits of early childhood education in Canuto B. Pefianco Sr. Elementary School at Barangay Madrangca, San Jose, Antique. The objectives of the study were: to determine the number of hours, to determine benefits derived by children from getting early childhood education, such as development language skills, social skills, emotional skills/quotient, and mentally.

The study used is descriptive research design. The target population for this study consisted of 30 parents. The sample was selected using simple random sampling.

The study used questionnaire as research instruments which had structured. The main findings of the study were most of the parent enrolled their child at 4 years old in early education. The finding also shows that there are changes upon enrolling in early childhood education.

Keywords: Early Childhood Education, Benefits, Changes

The purpose of the study was to find out the experience and learnings of Grade 12 Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) students of Antique National school in regards of their immersion activity. Specifically the study aim to determine the experience and learnings of Grade 12 Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) in regards of their immersion activity if what are the effects of immersion activity to the students. Unstructured questionnaire which consist of four (4) questions were able to distribute to our eleven (11) respondents, seven (7) males and four (4) females  which is Grade 12 Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) students of Antique National school. (100%) of respondents agreed that immersion activity can really help students to be more prepared in their college life and immersion activity can give best experience and new learnings for the Grade 12 students. Gathered data and information were analyze through descriptive analysis. Researcher conclude that performing immersion activity can really help the success of every Grade 12 students.

This descriptive study was conducted to determine the quality of health care services provided by the out-patient department (OPD) of Angel Salazar Memorial General Hospital (ASMGH), Antique province, Philippines. The study population aged between 15 years old and above, 50 respondents were interviewed from February 22 to 24, 2018 to collect data regarding the general information and the satisfaction rate of respondents towards the services and the treatment provided by the OPD. Descriptive statistics was used for determining the frequency and percentage for the variables under the study.

Result showed that the overall satisfaction of the respondents towards their experience in the OPD was 42%. Patients were most satisfied with the doctor’s services, with 58% of the satisfaction rate while patient’s were least satisfied with both working hours that the OPD and staffs were available and with the waiting time, only having 30% of the satisfaction rate according to the respondents. Although the overall satisfaction rate was satisfactory there are items which respondents were not satisfied, it includes availability of drinking water in the waiting area of the OPD, the affordability of the medicines in the pharmacy, waiting time for receiving registration card, and the cooperation between each sections of the OPD. The majority of the respondents have good experience regarding doctors services, with 58% of the satisfaction rate. From the physical facility of the OPD, 45% of the respondents have rated it as satisfactory rate. Nurses services was satisfactory with 39%, pharmacy with 35%, registration with 45%, services process with 34% and both waiting time and working hours 30%.

From this study, it is recommended that improvement is needed in some of the items regarding the physical facility, pharmacy services, waiting time and service process. Having more respondents towards this study would validate and make it more reliable.    

The quality of teachers in the field reflects the quality of education. This research investigated the knowledge and skills of STEM science teachers in laboratory instrumentation. The descriptive survey research design was employed in this study. The respondents were all Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) public science teachers in the Division of Antique during the school year 2018-2019. The respondents were grouped according to their specialization, specifically Biology, Other Sciences which included Physics, Chemistry, and General Science majors and Other Fields which composed of Food Technology, Fisheries, Medical Technologies, Nursing, Engineering, and Math majors. The data needed in the study were obtained in two phases. The first phase determined the knowledge of science teachers on laboratory instrumentation; a researcher-made Laboratory Instrumentation Knowledge Analysis Questionnaire was used and participated by 30 STEM science teachers identified in the Division chosen purposively. The second phase, the Skill Laboratory Manipulative Test/Laboratory Practical Test was utilized to determine the skill of science teachers on laboratory instrumentation. There were twelve (12) participants in this phase and were chosen purposively through referral of respective group heads. Mean, and standard deviation were descriptive statistics used while One-Way ANOVA, and Kruskal-Wallis were the inferential statistics employed. The results revealed that science teachers have High knowledge and have Good skill in laboratory instrumentation. Science teachers have High knowledge when grouped as a whole. When grouped according to specialization, teachers who specialize in Biology and Other Fields exhibited High knowledge while Other Sciences have Good knowledge. The result showed that there is a significant difference in the knowledge of science teachers on laboratory instrumentation. The significant difference existed between Other Sciences and Other Fields of specialization. The skill in laboratory instrumentation of science teachers as an entire group was Good. When they were classified according to their specialization, Biology, Other Sciences and Other Fields science teachers exhibited Good skill on laboratory instrumentation. There was no significant difference found in the skills of science teachers on laboratory instrumentation when they were grouped according to specialization. Thus, science teachers need opportunities for advanced training on laboratory instrumentation, especially in enhancing the skill in laboratory instrumentation in all areas of Science.

The purpose of this study was to know and investigate the socio-economic profile of the Grade 6 students in Cansadan-Tubudan Elementary School. The objectives of the study were: to know proportion of pupils that belongs in low and high income family, to know the average monthly income of the parents of Grade 5 pupils, to know the proportion of the Grade 5 pupils. The study used the descriptive research design. The target population for this study consisted of 1 section and 40 students. The sample was selected using simple random sampling.

The study used questionnaire as research instruments which had structured. The main findings of the study were most of the students are in low income family. The finding also established that parent’s educational attainment affects child education, occupation, income of the parent and financial and material support given to students influenced student’s profile.

Keywords: Socio economic, Income, Occupation 

The research was undertaken to study the advantages of using the Organic fertilizer as experienced by the Vegetable farmers. There were five treatments in total consisting of inorganic, organic fertilizers and blank control. The organic treatment included compost applied with three different rates of chicken manure tea (CMT) i.e (0 ml/week, 100ml/week and 200 ml/week) and the remaining two treatments were inorganic fertilizer treatment and blank control. The vegetative parameters measured were boost level, yield level, and satisfaction of vegetables farmers on using organic fertilizer. In all the vegetative parameters measured, the organic fertilizer treatment gave the highest mean value. The result showed that the head yield of organic fertilizer was statistically highly significant. The highest yield and boost level of plants was obtained from organic fertilizer with the yield according to the data which was gatheredof from the interview.     

This study investigates the preventive measures of dengue patients after their discharge in Ramon Maza Sr. Memorial District Hospital. The sample of the study was (30) Patients. Simple random sampling was used since this study is only limited for this investigation.The questionnaire prepared by the researchers was used to collect the data for this study. Data collected were analyze using mean inferential statistics to know the scale of the data that gathered. The findings of this study revealed that patients apply the preventive measures of dengue. Therefore, dengue patients of Ramon Maza Sr. Memorial District Hospital have ideas and direct informations about preventive measures.

Increased number of suicide and suicide attempt cases are critical issues among global population, and are classified among the leading causes of death and injuries worldwide. As an acknowledged important yet neglected health issue, it remains under-prioritized in most Western Pacific countries due to competing health problems, social prejudices and stigma, and poor understanding of the condition.

This study mainly aimed to investigate on suicide ideation and suicide attempts among Grade 12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students of Antique National School Senior High School. Specifically , to determine the rate of suicide ideation and suicide attempts, as well as to identify its highly predictive and effective risk factors.

The strand was divided into four (4) sections/strata, and a total of 120 respondents were individually interviewed regarding particular life stressors within the past 12 months. These life stressors include academic expectations, mental/psychological health issue such as adolescent’s depression and anxiety, gender/sexual orientation, family history/background, peer group influence, teen dating violence, and socioeconomic status.

Based on the results of the study, there is 60.56% confirmed suicide ideation and 33.00% suicide attempt among Grade 12 STEM students. Academic stress, mental/psychological health issues, and socioeconomic stress greatly predicts the students suicidal behavior. Other factors such as family history/background, gender/sexual orientation, peer group influence, and romantic relationships fall into the minority of the respondents.

This quantitative study primarily aimed to determine the effectiveness of K-12 program on the academic Performance and Career Choice of the Senior High School Students of St. Luke’s Academy. The respondents of this study were the 40 randomly selected Senior High School Students of St. Luke’s Academy, 20  respondents from Grade 11 and 20 from Grade 12. Data were gathered through questionnaires. Statistical tools employed were mean, Pearson-Product Moment Coefficient of Correlation and t-ratio. Level of significance were all set at 0.05 two-tailed test. The findings of the study were as follows :(1) the effectiveness of K-12 program rated “excellent” on the Academic Performance of the Senior High School Students, (2)the effectiveness of K-12 program rated “excellent” on the Career Choice of the Senior High School Students, (3) there was no significant difference between the Academic Performance and Career Choice on the effectiveness of K-12 Program among the Senior High School of St. Luke’s  Academy, and (4) there was no relationship existed between the Academic Performance and Career Choice on the effectiveness of K-12 Program among the Senior High School Students of the St. Luke’s Academy.

The aim of this research is to understand the environmental effectiveness of the solid waste management in Antique National School (with the exception of construction and demolition waste). Only a limited number of studies were found to evaluate school effectiveness of the waste management.

Using a structured, self-administered questionnaire which consists of eight (8) questions were able to distribute to our thirty (30) respondents, twenty (20) student, five (5) school faculties and five (5) employees which are from Antique National School. The study showed that the students were obviously aware of concerns with waste and waste management practices in their schools and local environment. It was also apparent the school students had an acute awareness that poor waste management would have a negative impact on the country as well as on them as the individual. This prominent awareness was however not evident in the student’s waste management practices. Good waste management practices activities were minimal at both the school and home environment. Since school students are seen as one of the key agent of change to work towards a more sustainable future, they should be engaged as young as possible and given a quality array of continuous learning to improve their knowledge on environmental problems such as poor waste management. Improved knowledge would contribute to improved environmental awareness and a pro-environmental attitude.

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This study aimed to determine factors that influence senior high school with their purchasing decisions on food products. This study tested the hypothesis that there is no significant difference in the factors that influence the students purchasing decision according to grade level. This quantitative study made use of descriptive research design. Data were gathered through a validated research instrument prepared and conducted by the researchers. The result of the study revealed that “quality” is the leading factor considered by senior high school students purchasing food products. Furthermore, there is no significant difference in the factors that influence student’s purchasing decisions. It has been concluded that both Grade 11 and Grade 12 students have the same perceptions towards the factors that influence their purchasing decisions of food products.

It has been recommended that students should learn how to make purchasing decisions wisely in choosing the best and appropriate food products for themselves. 

This study aimed to determine whether there is a significant difference between sex of entrepreneur and sales of business. The respondents of the study were the randomly selected entrepreneurs in the town proper of Sibalom, who have duly registered and permitted business under Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) and has sales for the month of August. The data used in this study were taken through the Test-Questionnaire created and administered by the researcher.

The result of the study revealed that the businesses in the municipality of Sibalom have average sales during the month of August to October 2017.. Additionally, there is a significant difference between the sales of male entrepreneurs and female entrepreneurs.  

The present study was conducted with 117 pupils to explore the current socio-economic profile of Grade 5 pupils of Delegate Angel Salazar Jr. Memorial School. Tools used to gather data is interview schedule that is composed of questions relevant to the study. Descriptive statistics, the mean, median and mode was used to analyze the data. The Socio-economic condition depends on a combination of variables, including occupation, education, income and place of residence. In this study it have been identified and represent the common socio-economic status of students these are parent's occupation, family's monthly income, daily allowance, spent money for the foods and drink, percentage of graduate in family/educational status, home districts and religious status.

Keywords: Income, Occupation

The main objective of this study is to compare the crime rates between rural and urban area in the year 2016. The research also aims to find out what is the variation of causing these crimes to happen in each municipalities. Also the research aims to show when is the highlight of the crime by presenting the crime rates in every month of the year. In addition, the research will also identify the specific places or barangays where most of the crimes had been committed in the municipality. The researchers targeted the Municipality of San Jose as it has a higher population density compared to the other municipalities in the province. Also the Municipality of San Jose have most of the big establishments including schools, churches, markets, banks and malls. It is where in the Municipality of San Jose that the trade and industry of the province takes place. However, in the contrast of the Municipality of San Jose, the Municipality of Tibiao has lesser population density compared to the other municipalities in the province. The Municipality of Tibiao has also establishments but is fewer compared to the Municipality of San Jose. The research used the descriptive design of the study as the research will only show the crime rates between the two municipalities in the year 2016. The data have been gathered from the municipal police stations of every municipalities. The result shows that there had been more crimes committed in the Municipality of San Jose than in the Municipality of Tibiao. The population has great effect on the organization of the place and the probability of the crimes to be committed in the area. Future researchers also needs to update the data regarding on the crime rates between the rural and urban area in the future research.

The main objective of this study is to compare the crime rates between rural and urban area in the year 2016. The research also aims to find out what is the variation of causing these crimes to happen in each municipalities. Also the research aims to show when is the highlight of the crime by presenting the crime rates in every month of the year. In addition, the research will also identify the specific places or barangays where most of the crimes had been committed in the municipality. The researchers targeted the Municipality of San Jose as it has a higher population density compared to the other municipalities in the province. Also the Municipality of San Jose have most of the big establishments including schools, churches, markets, banks and malls. It is where in the Municipality of San Jose that the trade and industry of the province takes place. However, in the contrast of the Municipality of San Jose, the Municipality of Tibiao has lesser population density compared to the other municipalities in the province. The Municipality of Tibiao has also establishments but is fewer compared to the Municipality of San Jose. The research used the descriptive design of the study as the research will only show the crime rates between the two municipalities in the year 2016. The data have been gathered from the municipal police stations of every municipalities. The result shows that there had been more crimes committed in the Municipality of San Jose than in the Municipality of Tibiao. The population has great effect on the organization of the place and the probability of the crimes to be committed in the area. Future researchers also needs to update the data regarding on the crime rates between the rural and urban area in the future research.

Analyzing and Comparing the Systems Loss of Antique Electric Cooperative from Year 2014 to 2016 Rafael Odrada, Richard Molina, Carmel Bacay, Vaughn Fruylan, Vincent Magtangob Antique National School Senior High School, San Jose de Buenavista, Antique

One of the most used energy today is electricity, for it is convenient and accessible for everyone. On the other hand many electrical problems are happening before this electricity reaches our houses. One of it is the systems loss, which is one of the oldest and hardest problem of every electric distribution companies like ANTECO experienced.

The researchers aimed to compare and analyze the systems loss report of ANTECO from year 2014 to 2016. By using comparing means method, the researchers identified the average percentages of the systems loss each year. Paired-samples T test and independent-samples T test are also use that yield a result of no significant difference in the average percentages each year and the average percentages and the targeted percentage that was set by ANTECO. Nevertheless, the averages somewhat decreases each year that shows improvement in the systems loss of ANTECO for the past  3 years but it still needs a lot of improvement.

The researchers recommend that further studies should use more yearly systems loss data and to utilize variety of comparing and analyzing tools that can show clearer and more understandable results.

The purpose of the study is to find out if Himag leaves extract can be an antimicrobial. It aims to find out the presence of active compounds in himag leaves extract that exhibit antimicrobial effect, compare the antimicrobial efficacy at different concentration and when compared to commercial medicine. Eighteen (18) petri dishes having three (3) replicates were inoculated with himag leaves extract to E. coil and S. aureus and C. albicans as a testing organisms and commercially prepared antimicrobial medicine (Erythromycin) were used in the study as a positive control. The sample was subjected to agar well diffusion assay. Each treatment has varying concentrations (100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 0%). The treatments were incubated for twenty-four (24) hours at thirty-six (36) degrees. The zone of inhibition was measured using the caliper. The result of phytochemical analysis shows that Himag leaves have active compounds such as saponins, flavonoids, protein, carbohydrate and gycocides.

Furthermore, Himag leaves extract exhibited higher antimicrobial effect on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. It also showed that the extract with the higher concentration exhibited higher antimicrobial effect than those with lower concentrations in different microorganisms tested. Observation further showed that 100% leaves extract is more effective than the commercial medicine in S. aureus and is more effective than other concentrations in E.coli, while it was found not to be so effective in Candida albicans. Result showed that the Himag leaves extract is proven to be effective in terms of antimicrobial efficacy. Henceforth, Himag leaves extract can be a source of alternative antimicrobial medicine.

Background. Graduate education is important in many ways, such as; developing research capabilities that improve educational theory and practice in the many different aspects of the educational process. Graduate tracer studies are essential sources of information about graduates of academic programs at higher education institutions. With the implementation of the CMO 15 series of 2019, the graduate school has initiated the assessment of the compliance of its education graduate programs with the new policies, standards, and guidelines (PSG) in terms of the curriculum, faculty, research, student services, and administration. Hence, this explanatory sequential mixed method will determine the demographic and employment profile, the contribution of graduate education to the development of various skills, the satisfaction of graduates with the delivery of the graduate school program and services, and the practice of graduate attributes of the graduates of education graduate programs of UNO-R Graduate School during the academic years 2018-2022.

Methods. Using an explanatory sequential mixed method as research design. Participants were identified using a purposive sampling technique. The first phase used a research-made questionnaire from Madrigal (2015) on graduates and Nunez et al. (2022) on the delivery of programs and services. Then, in the qualitative phase, a semi-structured was used to collect data from eight education graduates to answer the in-depth interview. The data collection was done sequentially. A descriptive analysis of respondents was used to determine the graduate's profile and employment characteristics, extent of contribution of graduate studies, and level of satisfaction with graduate programs and services. In analyzing the participants' transcripts, thematic analysis was used using Lichtman's (2013) 3C's coding, categorizing, and conceptualizing. Furthermore, to attain the data trustworthiness of the study, the concept introduced by Lincoln and Guba (1985) was used.

Results. Quantitative analyses of the data revealed a very great extent of the contribution of graduate studies to the professional growth and development of graduates; respondents were extremely satisfied with the delivery of graduate school programs and services. Also, to a very great extent practice of graduate attributes in the workplace was manifested. Meanwhile, the qualitative research generated data from the participants with five major themes, and 17 sub-themes emerged: (1) Pursuing graduate studies for self-fulfillment, personal and community assistance; subthemes (3): professional and personal growth and development, boosting self-esteem, professional advancement, (2) The RBGS is prestigious provider of quality education; subthemes (3): instilling the culture of research, updated trends in education, Augustinian values formation (3) Graduate educations contribution to the professional growth and development, sub-themes (2): enhancement of intellectual abilities specifically on management and leadership skills and abilities, increase salary, (4) great satisfaction has been achieved by the graduates in the delivery of various programs and services, sub-themes (6) competent teachers, community services, accessible to library services, affordable tuition fee, accounting services, caters stakeholders needs, additional program service aligned to student's needs, (5) the various attributes of the graduates school competently inculcated by the graduates, sub-theme (2): imbibing the values of caritas et scientia, quest for excellence. The graduate attributes help develop and shape the graduate's experience to develop strong foundation for their personal growth, not only valuable in academic settings but also in the practice of their profession, and lastly, the graduate education program enhances the social and economic status of the graduates, continuing their personal quest for bettering their lives for advancement opportunities and to build an academic career. Finally, the quest for excellence is demonstrated by imbibing Caritas et Scientia's values in their respective workplace and life in general.

Conclusion. The results of the present study are consistent with the emerging framework of the quality delivery of education graduate programs. Moreover, the results the study validated that; indeed, the tracer study could assist the graduate school in complying with the accreditation and quality assurance measure requirements for a quality management system. Furthermore, the finding of great satisfaction of graduates on the implementation and delivery of programs and services encourages continual improvement wards engaging the alumni in open, mutually beneficial ways and spreading knowledge lift others and positively use their influence to impact the community, the country, and the world of domination.

Practical Value of the Paper. The tracer study may provide the graduate school the baseline data relative to the realization of the educational thrust of the graduate school, which is outcome-based education. Moreover, the results of this study show that quality management is provided to its stakeholders/students by meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations. The Caritas et Scientia is embodied by the graduate school students from their lived experiences brought about by their curricular training. Further, the strategic plan is designed to give direction to Recoletos de Bacolod Graduate School for the continuous improvement in the curricular training of the students, responsive to the Philippine Qualifications Framework VII and VIII, and cater to the stakeholder's needs. In addition, it may enhance the delivery of services to graduate school students under the education program.

This study was conducted to find out if there is a relationship between the academic and non-academic performance of Junior High School 4P’s recipients in Gedion M. Cabigunda Memorial School in the School Year 2017-2018. The respondents of this study were the 177 randomly selected Junior High School 4P’s recipients in Gedion M. Cabigunda Memorial School.

The data were gathered using the questionnaire-checklist research instrument which was duly evaluated and validated by selected validators. This research made used of descriptive correlational research design and quantitative approach such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and t-test, ANOVA, Pearson-r, respectively. Descriptive tool such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and Statistical tools such as t-test, ANOVA, Pearson-r were the tools which were chosen by the researchers to rightfully convey descriptive and quantitative approach to the study. This research does not only depend on books or e-article’s ideology but also with answers given by the respondents through the questionnaire-checklist. This research topic has been approved by the researcher’s Research Adviser and started at November 2017.

The findings of the study showed that the academic performance of the respondent when taken as a whole and when grouped as to sex and grade levels were good. The non-academic performance of the respondents when taken as whole and when gouped as to age and grade level were fair. The academic and non-academic performance of the respondents when classified according to Sex have a significant difference. The academic and non-academic performance of the respondents when classified according to Grade Level have a significant difference. The academic and non-academic performance among Junior High Scholol 4P’s recipients of Gideon M. Cabigunda Memorial School have a Moderate Relationship.

The purpose of this study was to find out the relationship between absenteeism and academic performance of Junior High School students in Gideon M. Cabigunda Memorial School for the school year 2017-2018, also to find out if there is a difference in the level of absenteeism and academic performance of Junior High School Students when grouped according to their Year Level, Economic Status, Distance from home to school, and Absenteeism.

The subject respondents of this study were 236 randomly selected Junior High School students of Gideon M. Cabigunda Memorial School. The data gathered was a researcher made questionnaire which was validated by the selected validators in Gideon M. Cabigunda Memorial School.

The Data were analyzed using the statistical tools Frequency, Percentage, Mean, Standard Deviation, ANOVA, and Pearson-r. Data analyzes were done using the Microsoft Excel 2013.

The researchers depends in the information given by the respondents through answering the research instruments which is a Questionnaire. It shows through this research that the difference in the level of absenteeism and academic performance varies according to variables used.

Finally, there was no significant relationship between the absenteeism and academic performance of Junior High School Students in Gideon M. Cabigunda Memorial School for the School Year 2017-2018.

Statement of the Problem

Main Problem:

This researcher wishes to asses the present admission test in the College of Arts and Sciences, Center for Research and Communication.

Sub Problem:                                    

1. How valid and adequate is the college admission test in the section of freshmen students in the Arts and Sciences?

2. What is the reliability coefficient of the test, based on the three-year results and the General Weighted Average in each semester?

3. How does the test discriminate between province-based and Manila-based students?

4. How effective and significant is the college admission test in predicting academic performance and success?

5. What are the different adjustment difficulties of freshmen towards college life?

Procedure

This study made use of the descriptive method of research. The technique utilized encompassed regression techniques which elicited all possible correlations desired in the determination of the predictive validity of the variables being investigated. It also employed two sampling technique such as simple random sampling for present freshmen students S.Y. 1994-1995 as questionnaire respondents and multi-stage sampling for students enrolled in the previous school years.

Treatment of the Data

The study adopted the frequency distribution percentage and ranking method in the interpretation and analysis of data gathered from the questionnaire and interview. The comparison performance of High and Low Cabers was done using the T-test of significance.

Findings

1. Comprehensive Ability Battery Test can predict high mental aptitude of students.

2. There is a positive correlation of CAB results and GWA for three succeeding school year.

3. There is no significant difference as to CAB results of Manila A-1 and non A-1. This proved that students who belonged to non A-1 school are really members of the top ten and are good students.

4. There is no significant difference of CAB results and GWA of Manila and Provincial-based students. One possible reasons for this is that students from the provinces have come from the very good schools of their regions, are members of the Top Ten, and have passed several screening tests.

5. There id a significant difference between GWA of students who belong to the high or upper cabers compared to low cabers. This proved that once an entrant belonged to the High or Upper Cabers, his GWA is absolutely high and there is a good sign of academic success. Therefore CAB, is a good tool in predicting academic success.

Conclusions

The Comprehensive Ability Battery Test is a reliable tool in measuring the academic performance of the students as reflected in their GWA. Therefore, there is a need to pursue the use of CAB as one gauge of the college entrance examination.

College admission test is a valid and adequate in the selection of freshmen students in the Arts and Sciences.

Recommendations

1. Conduct in-service trainings and programs for teachers in the secondary school in line with the development of teachers' knowledge in the teaching of Math since most of the applicants / entrants had the difficulty in their CAB results.

This chapter aims to discuss the background of the study, the statement of the problem, the statement of the objectives, the significance of the study, the scope and delimitation of the research, the illustration of the conceptual framework and the definition of terms.

Political Participation refers to all forms of involvement in which citizens convey political opinion/ideas to political decision makers. Participation is one of the three indicators of democratic performance. It has been argued that 'Citizen Participation is at the heart of democracy' (Lamprianou, 2013). It is important because it represents the mechanisms that individuals use to pressure the government to respond to their interests. The notion of that people should be involved in the process of governing is central to the philosophy of democracy, explaining why some people participate in politics while others do not, is fundamental to our understanding. Both gender of male and female have entered the realm of Politics. Gender has always been a political issue worldwide, for questions of who/which gender is better, but the argument does not limit only with a man and a woman. Sexual orientation is another political issue that most political scientist argue. Such as, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender. Even before the Christian era, there third gender which is known as Homosexuality - defined as the act of being attracted with the same sex (Pobal,2006). Centuries before, homosexuality was banned in all sort of participation, discrimination level was similar with racism (Hughes, 2017). Religious groups/organizations considered these sexual orientations to be taboo. Throughout the years, many countries have embraced and accepted these kind of sexuality by implementing LGBT rights and promoting anti-discrimination programs in their country. Some states in America have been in favor of same sex marriage, giving the LGBT the equal rights and freedom as citizens. In other countries, LGBT people have experience extreme violence and employment discrimination before achieving the visibility, recognition and freedom in their country (Cline and Martz,2014).

Despite the overall social and sexual conservatism of the Filipino Culture. The Philippines is one of the more LGBT- friendly country in South-East Asia. However the state does not tolerate any act of homosexual relationship into a religious bond. For over centuries of colonial rule, homosexual and transgender exist in the Philippines. Hence, LGBT Filipinos often experience violence and discrimination because of their sexuality and gender identity. In terms of participation, every citizen of the Philippines including the LGBT people are covered by the Philippine Law as equal. Across the globe, many members of LGBT communities have engaged their selves in Politics. The involvement of LGBT individuals in a national assembly has proven to likely make more laws that heighten equality in a broad aspect including race and sexuality. The presence of LGBT politicians represent the group as a legitimate, visible and a mainstream interest group (Svensson, 2012). Several LGBT Filipinos have been active in participating politics and some have even won a seat in Congress. According to 'The Philippine Country Report' Filipinos who run an election under the banner of an LGBT platform did not win their elected posts. This explains why most LGBT representations are done with heterosexual allies. The capability of a person to participate politically is strongly influenced by its socioeconomic status and self-interest but the explanation for political participation holds on how individuals think they can make a difference in politics regardless of their gender identity, sexuality or race (Walder-Haugrud, 1992). However this research aims only to determine the current status of participation of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender in the aspect of politics.

There is a lack of researches about the political participation of LGBT people in the country. However, several researches of political participation did not explicitly mentioned the LGBT. In the Province of Antique - the researcher aims to define the political participation of the openly out LGBT. To know of what obstacles do they most encounter in participating and what motivates them from engaging in a political matter. Also, the researcher wants to determine the status of the LGBT participation in the state and the density of discrimination this minority group suffer.

Mariners work together to ensure the preciseness and quality of their work on board. Having good social relationships in any line of work is important to ensure a high quality of service. Mariners having good social relationships on board regardless of cultural difference increase the work ethics of the crew and the competency level of the company. The researcher decided to conduct a study on the perspective of mariners on social relationships and cultural differences on board in the municipality of San Jose de Buenavista, Antique. The researcher used a narrative inquiry approach as a form of qualitative inquiry and conducted an interview for the gathering of data. Based on the data gathered and data analysis using narrative inquiry, the researcher found out that the perspective of mariners on social relationships and cultural differences on board are similar regardless of their number of years of experience. The researcher recommends to further study different aspects that could affect the work of mariners on board.

Background of the study

In the Philippine National Police (PNP) Memorandum Circular No.2014-011 signed by former Chief, PNP Alan La Madrid Purisima Police Director General states that the guidelines, procedures and schemes of the implementation of the PNP Physical Fitness and Sports Development Program (PFSDP) with emphasis on physical conditioning and combat sports aims to create a standard proficiency and a regular program of maintaining good health and developing the skills of the PNP.

The article Physical and Moral Fitness by Philippine Daily Inquirer (2012 June 16) states that "as an embodiments of law and order, police officers should project competence and capability whenever and wherever they are seen by the citizenry". The articles further less state that the police officers should not only be seen by the citizens on their crisp and tidy uniforms but also with a physically fit body.

Police Officers are the figurative representation of the law and they are obliged to be physically fit and active. An arising problem was seen by the society for some of the Police Officers are overweight and obese. Crisp and tidy uniform does not guarantee the efficiency of the response to a combative situation by a law enforcer. The public does not think that they are capable to engage in a combative situation to arrest a resisting subject because of the physical aspect was conducted.

The study would take place at the Bugante point San Jose, Antique which is also included in the nationwide implementation of the Physical Fitness and Sports Development Program of the Philippine National Police. It is also the home of the credible, effective and capable Mamang Pulis and Aleng Pulis of the Province of Antique. The assigned police officer in Police Regional Office 6 (PRO 6) is designated at the Bugante Point, San Jose Antique.

This study was conducted to determine the relationship between study habits and academic achievement of Junior High School Students of Gideon M. Cabigunda Memorial School for the academic year 2016-2017.

The subject- respondents of the study were the 242 randomly selected Junior High School Students of Gideon M. Cabigunda Memorial School from Grade 7 to Grade 10.

Data were gathered using a questionnaire-checklist personally constructed by the researchers and duly validated by jury members and available records filed from the principal's office.

Statistical tools used to interpret the data were Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation as descriptive statistics tool and Pearson-r set was at .05 alpha levels as inferential statistics.

Weighted mean were used to interpret the study habits and academic achievement

among Junior High School students when taken as a whole and when grouped as to age and year level.

Pearson-r was used to determine the significant relationship of the study habits and academic achievement. Data analysis were done using Microsoft Excel version 2013. The findings of the study indicated that the study habits of the respondents when taken as a whole and when grouped as to age, and year level were Efficient.

The academic achievement of the respondents, when taken as a whole and when grouped as to age and year level was Less Efficient.

Finally, there was a significant relationship between the study habits and academic achievement of Junior High School Students with High Relationship.

This study was conducted to determine the relationship between study habits and academic achievement of Junior High School Students of Gideon M. Cabigunda Memorial School for the academic year 2016-2017.

The subject- respondents of the study were the 242 randomly selected Junior High School Students of Gideon M. Cabigunda Memorial School from Grade 7 to Grade 10.

Data were gathered using a questionnaire-checklist personally constructed by the researchers and duly validated by jury members and available records filed from the principal's office.

Statistical tools used to interpret the data were Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation as descriptive statistics tool and Pearson-r set was at .05 alpha levels as inferential statistics.

Weighted mean were used to interpret the study habits and academic achievement

among Junior High School students when taken as a whole and when grouped as to age and year level.

Pearson-r was used to determine the significant relationship of the study habits and academic achievement. Data analysis were done using Microsoft Excel version 2013. The findings of the study indicated that the study habits of the respondents when taken as a whole and when grouped as to age, and year level were Efficient.

The academic achievement of the respondents, when taken as a whole and when grouped as to age and year level was Less Efficient.

Finally, there was a significant relationship between the study habits and academic achievement of Junior High School Students with High Relationship.

This study aimed to know and observe regarding the different learning styles of Igburi National High School Grade 7 Students.

The subject of the study was 50 respondents out of 132 Grade 7 students of Igburi National High School. They were categorized according to their section, gender, and age. The statistical tool used to analyse the data is the measure of the central tencdencies such: the mean, median, and the mode where employed as the descriptive statistics

The main objective of this study is to find out the difficulties Encountered in mathematics by grade seven students of Northern Bugasong National High School for the School Year 2017-2018. Specifically, this study sought answers to the following questions:

1. What are the difficulties encountered in mathematics by grade seven students of Northern Bugasong National High School for the school year 2017-2018 when treated as an entire group?

2. What are the difficulties encountered in mathematics by grade seven students of Northern Bugasong National High School for the school year 2017-2018 when grouped as to their sex and sibling rank?

3. Is there a significant difference in the difficulties encountered in Mathematics by grade seven students when they are classified according to their sex and sibling rank?

This is a descriptive study which utilized a performance test. The respondents of this study were the 45 students or 51% of grade seven students of Northern Bugasong National High School for the school year 2017-2018. They were further classified as an entire group; according to sex: males and females; and as to their sibling rank: eldest, middle, and youngest.

Out of 45 respondents, 19 students or 42% were males and 26 students or 58% were females. Regarding to their sibling rank, 16 students or 36% are eldest. There are 19 students or 42% are middle. 10 students or 22% are youngest.

The results of the study are follows:

1. When they were taken as an entire group:

Out of forty-five respondents, the most difficult item is about scientific notation. Followed by squared in scientific notation, finding the value of x, percent, LCM, analyzing word problem, Greatest Common Factor (GCF), subtracting decimal from the product of two decimal numbers, changing percent into decimal, analyzing word problem into number sentence, multiplication of numbers, multiplication of decimal numbers, finding the perimeter, prime factor, subtraction of decimal numbers and finding ratio.

2. When they were grouped as to sex, it was found out that:

a. Among male respondents, they found most difficult on the items regarding about Least Common Multiple and percent. It was followed by scientific notation, finding the value of x, analysing word problem, squared in scientific notation, Greatest Common Factor, multiplication of numbers, subtracting decimal from the product of two decimal numbers, analysing word problem into number sentence, changing percent into decimal, multiplication of  decimal numbers, subtraction of decimal numbers, finding the perimeter and prime factor.

b. Among female respondents, they found most difficult on scientific notation and squared in scientific notation. It was followed by, finding the value of x, percent, analysing word problem, Greatest Common Factor, subtracting decimal from the product of two decimal numbers, Least Common Multiple, changing percent into decimal, analysing word problem into number sentence, multiplication of decimal numbers, finding the perimeter, prime factor, finding ratio and subtraction of decimal numbers.

c. To know the differences encountered in mathematics by grade seven students, the chi-square was used and it was found that there is no significant difference in the difficulties encountered by them when classified as to their sex.

3. When they were classified according to their sibling rank, they found out that:

a. The eldest respondents found most difficulty on the items about scientific notation and finding the value of x. Followed by, squared in scientific notation, analysing word problem, percent, subtracting decimal from the product of two decimal numbers, Least Common Multiple, Greatest Common Factor, changing percent into decimal, analysing word problem into number sentence, multiplication of numbers, multiplication of decimal number, perimeter, prime factor, subtraction of decimal numbers and finding ratio.

b. The middle respondents found common difficulty on scientific notation, LCM, and GCF. Followed by, squared in scientific notation, finding the value of x, percent, analysing word problem, changing percent into decimal, analysing word problem into number sentence, multiplication of numbers, multiplication of decimal numbers, finding the perimeter, prime factor, subtraction of decimal numbers, finding ratio, and LCD.

c. The youngest respondents found most difficulty on squared in scientific notation. Followed by, scientific notation, analysing word problem, finding the value of x, percent, LCM, analysing word problem into number sentence, subtraction of decimal numbers, GCF, subtracting decimal from the product of two decimal numbers, multiplication of numbers, multiplication of decimal numbers, finding the perimeter, finding ratio, changing percent into decimal and prime factor.

d. To know the differences encountered in mathematics by grade seven students, the chi-square was used and it was found that there is no significant difference in the difficulties encountered by them when classified as to their sibling rank.

Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were formulated:

The respondents of this study found more difficulty in terms of scientific notation, squared in scientific notation, finding the value of percent, LCM, Analyzing Word Problem, and GCF.

2. When they were grouped according to sex:

The male respondents found difficulty in analyzing word problem, percent, scientific notation, squared in scientific notation, finding the value of x, LCM, GCF, and multiplication of numbers.

The female respondents found difficulty in scientific notation, squared in scientific notation, finding the value of x, percent, LCM, Analyzing word problem, GCF, Changing percent into decimal, and analyzing word problem into number sentence.

3. When they were classified as to sibling rank:

The students whose sibling rank is eldest found difficulty in scientific notation, squared in scientific notation, finding the value of x, percent, LCM, analyzing word problem, GCF, subtracting decimal from the product of two decimal numbers and changing percent into decimal.

b. The students whose sibling rank is middle found difficulty in scientific notation, squared in scientific notation, finding the value of x, percent, LCM, analyzing word problem, GCF, subtracting decimal from the product of two decimal numbers, changing percent into decimal, analyzing word problem into number sentence and multiplication of numbers

c. The students whose sibling rank is youngest found difficulty in scientific notation, squared in scientific notation, finding the value of x, percent, LCM and analyzing word problem.

Based on the result of the study, the following recommendations are suggested:

1. The teacher should provide adequate materials in teaching.

2. The students should have the desired study habit.

3. The teacher should provide consultation hours to the students.

4. Tutorial class/ hour should be provided.

5. Cooperative learning should be adapted or encouraged.

6. Parent- teacher communication regarding their child's development should be encouraged/ taken up in PTA meeting.

 Food is one of our basic necessity in order to live. As we become an urban specie, more agricultural lands are converted into commercial buildings which results to higher cost of food. In response, we tend to build small scale gardens in our backyards or in free spaces in our homes despite our busy schedule in order to save money. The researchers designed and developed an automatic irrigation system which would aid home growers to be able to do their everyday task and at the same time save money. The system automatically waters the plants when it senses that the soil is dry, and it automatically turns the water pumps off when there is enough amount of water.

Arduino Uno microcontroller board was used as the main control for the said system. Instead of water level sensor, the researchers used ultrasonic sensor to monitor the water level in the reservoir. LED were used to indicate the water level and piezoelectric speaker was used to alert the owner when the water in the tank is low.

Tests were done to ensure the efficiency of the said system. After the collection of data, it was established that the pumps are maximized when it is placed higher than the plant box. Moreover, the readings of ultrasonic sensor varies when measuring solid and water. The said system works efficiently and reliably when it is supplied with a 5 volts power. The irrigation system is a stand-alone which means that it can operate with no or minimum manual intervention. Moreover, the system conserves more water compared to traditional irrigation technique.

The researchers recommends that the water reservoir should be connected to the main water source. The modification and replacement of the devices in the system is also recommended to increase its efficiency. Furthermore, more tests should be done in the said system to prolong its usage.

The study focused on the level of satisfaction of Arts and Design students on the implementation of the Arts and Design curriculum in terms of; classroom, facilities, learning environment and teaching pedagogy. Data were gathered through an interview schedule among 28 (15 Grade 11 and 13 Grade 12) Arts and Design students. Descriptive statistics, percentage and average distribution indicated that the Arts and Design students of Antique National School are: neither dissatisfied nor satisfied in terms of classroom facilities and teaching pedagogy and dissatisfied in terms of learning environment.

 Though further research may be necessary, the immediate implications of the present study are important for understanding the level of satisfaction of Arts and Design students and the significance of it in the of the are school.

In the present study, Tilapia fish oil (Oreochromisniloticus) and Cassava Manihotesculenta) Tubers Extract was evaluated for efficacy as a burn-healer. The tilapia fishes were cleaned, boiled and the fish oil was obtained. The cassava tubers were grated using a grater, squeezed using a clean cloth, strained using a strainer and extracted with Fish oil and macerated for seventy-two (12) hours, then filtered. The filtrates of different concentrations were screened efficacy as a burn-healer through burn injury model on mice of either sex. Circular of pproximately fifteen (15) millimeters was inflicted under Lycodaine anesthesia. Six (6) reatments were used in the study where all test samples were applied topically once daily for Efteen (15) days. The data were subjected to Analysis of Variance(ANOVA) and Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) as statistical tools where means were determined and their interactions at 0.01 and 0.05 levels of significance. Pythochemical analysis gave positive reactions to flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins and sapponins. The burn-healing activity was assessed by the burn contraction percentage. Treatment C containing seventy-five(75)milliliters of tilapia fish oil andtwenty (25) milliliters of cassava tubers possessed the most superior burn-healing property among the six (6) treatments, much better than the standard drug, Dermalin ointment. Burn-healing is optimized if given at an appropriate dose of the tilapia (Oreochromisniloticus) fish oil and cassava (Manihotesculenta) tubers extract.

Performance Outputs is the main focus of the k-12. It is considered as one of the main factor that contribute to a students learning that will determine their ability in the K-12 curriculum. The main purpose of the study is to determine the level of acceptability of the Gtade-12 Humanities and Social Sciences Students section Aesthetic to the performance outputs assigned by the teachers of Northern Antique Vocational School. The respondents are the 31 Grade-12 Humanities and Social Sciences Students section Aesthetic. It uses descriptive research design and uses percentage, mean and Z-test in gathering and analyzing the data. Based on the data gathered and the results of the study, it was found out that: 1.) The overall level of acceptability of the Grade-12 Humanities and Social Sciences Students section Aesthetic to the performance ouputs assigned by the teachers of Northern Antique Vocational School, when respondents were taken as an entire group has mean of 3.52 and was interpreted acceptable. When respondents were taken by gender, the male respondents has a mean of 3.69, it was interpreted as acceptable and for the female respondents has a mean of 3.44 and interpreted also as acceptable. With the Z value of 1.95. 2.) there is no significant difference on the students level of acceptability when classified as to gender. This implies that both male and female have the same perception in accepting the performance ouputs assigned by the teachers of Northern Antique Vocational School. The results obtained in this study will encourage students to cooperate in the curricular activities of the school.

This study aimed to know and observe the effects of technology on the Academic Performance of Grade 12 Senior High School Learners of Igburi National High School.

The subject of the study was 30 respondents out of 89 Grade 12 Senior High School Learners of Igburi National High School. They were categorized according to age, gender, and grade and section. The statistical tool used to analyze the data is the measure of central tendencies such as: the mean, median, and the mode where employed as the descriptive statistics.

The study aimed to determine the different species of plants found in Igbarilis Watershed, Brgy. Abaca, Tobias Fornier, Antique. Specifically, the study aimed to know how many species of plant and the most abundant plant present in the watershed.

The data were gathered using a survey method. Statistical tool that was employed was the frequency.

The findings of the study revealed that Tapikan, Balete, Batwan, Lumanog, Kamansi, Acacia, Bugnay, Mahogany, Labnog, Ipil-ipil, Soucao, Suha, Kayos, Tsaang gubat, Pasi, Niyog-niyugan, Banawak, Anagas, Bunga Kantan, and Tambuyog were some of the plants present in Igbarilis Watershed. It also showed that Balete plant was the most abundant plant found in Igbarilis Watershed because it has the frequency of 82, then followed by Tapikan plant.

Also, it revealed that there is a difference in the frequency of the species of plant found in Igbarilis Watershed, Brgy. Abaca, Tobias Fornier, Antique when classified according to its slanting and flat area.

The purpose of this study was to find out if Apiyan Caesalpinia decapetala seed oil extract can be a novel substitute for liquid fuel. The study aimed to find out the significant difference on the fuel performance of Apiyan Caesalpinia decupetala seed oil extract when compared to other commercially prepared liquid fuel products such as diesel and kerosene in terms of density, length of consumption, amount of soot, flame color and refractive index, The seeds were extracted using rotary evaporator. Three (3) treatments and three (3) replicates were used in each testing. Each treatment was tested in three (3) different sections that are labeled into 1, 2, and 3. Each treatment was compared to one another and recorded upon obtaining the results of the study.

The results showed that Apiyan Caesalpinia decapetala seed oil extract has higher density compared to kerosene but not in diesel, flamed longer, produce less soot, and with flame color which is comparatively similar to other liquid fuel and has a higher refractive index. Since vegetable oils are renewable, the result of this study therefore unlocks the opportunities for Apiyan Caesalpinia decapetala extracted seed oil to oil industry.

According to the observation, the researchers decided to conduct the study about the Socio-Demographic Profiling and Migration Pattern of Fishers in Barangay Maybato North, San Jose, de Buenavista, Antique. The main objective of this study is to identify the migration pattern of the migrant fishers in Maybato North San Jose Antique. In accordance of this study it also aims to determine their highest educational attainment, household materials/utilities, their origin, how long does the fishers spend in sailing and what time does the fishers sail on the open sea. This study also includes identifying fishers' trends in terms of catch, fishing vessels and fishing gears. A descriptive design is used in this research. After the survey the researchers found out that most of the fishers and at the age of 24 and above they resided at Maybato North and Negros Occidental/Oriental is the place of their origin. It was also found that the highest number and percentage of the migrant fishers stays for almost 24 and above years in Maybato North and most of them are staying with their parents, relatives or friends. Also most of the fishers just completed elementary level as their highest educational attainment. As the research has been conducted it was also found that most of the fishers' houses made of combination of bamboo and wood wherein the major source of drinking water for the majority of respondents was nawasa and the source of water for other uses indicates domestic use such as washing, bathing, cooking, and cleaning was water pump. Most of the fishers also have their owned a water-sealed toilet and as for others household materials most of the respondents had a cellphone and different kinds of appliances at home. Most of the respondents answered that they used Fish Hulk and Nylon for Eshing, either big boat or small boat used both the fish hulk and nylon. As for fishing vessels they are using singulan for fishing and the average days spent in fishing of the respondents is 0-5 days. The time usually the fishers went to fish is depend on the mood of their captain if they will son. The researchers also found that in terms of fish they catch it is seasonal but both Lucos squid) and Dorado are everyday catch of the fishermen.

Concluison

The study revealed that 14% of the female respondents acknowledge the importance of reading and 5% from male respondents acknowledge it. However, this study also found that 11% of female respondents always spent time in reading and only 3% of males always spent time. This study further confirmed that 75% of the respondents who spent time in reading got an 80-95 range of grades in every subject. It was also confirmed in this study that 14% of females always visit the library to read and learn their lessons and 4% for the males. The study alse revealed that this is a direct relationship between reading habits and academic performance of ABM students of Antique National School. This study futher found that the gender of students affects their reading habits according to the data analysis gathered.

This study aims to determine the Factors that Influence that Decision of SPA (Special Program in The Arts) students in choosing their tracks in Antique National School. This study utilizes descriptive method of research to determine the factors. It would see if dependent variables relating to Job Opportunities, Socio Economic Status, Students Interest and Family Backgrounds were significant factors influencing the track references of the respondents. The descriptive research used quantitative methods to assess the feedback  from the respondents.

An interview schedule was used by the researchers in gathering data among 47 SPA students of batch 2015-2016 and batch 2016-2017. Most of the literature gathered talks about the factors that affect career preference/choices, namely Job opportunities, Socio Economic Status, Students Interest and Family Backgrounds which would specialized in Senior High School of the k-12 curriculum.

This descriptive research attempted to examine  the factors affecting career choices of senior high school students. This study

Involved 55 senior high school students; 31 Grade 11 students and 24 Grade 12 students. It utilized a researcher-made questionnaire-checklist as data gathering instrument. Data analysis were done by descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics used mean and rank. The One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to determine the significant difference existing among the factors. The study revealed that the personal factor is the most influential factor in the process of career decision making. This also revealed that students preferred career under Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Results further showed that there are no significant differences among the factors affecting career choices of senior high school students when grouped according to grade level and sex.

Medical diagnostics play a significant role in clinical decisions and awareness can be measured through a person’s knowledge about a certain issue. The primary purpose of this study is to compare the awareness level of patients taking laboratory test for medical prescriptions and for those taking it as part of their job requirments focusing on the patients of Medicus San Jose, Antique, ranging from ages eighteen (18) and above. The result of the study will eventually create a strong motivation for the municipality o f San Jose de Buenavista to conduct programs about medical awareness for the purpose of helping the Antiquenos upon raising their health awareness and in spreading awareness about medical tests and its importance. A descriptive research design will be used involving a survey is chosen fro this study. The method of collecting the data is a written questionnaire and the results will be analyzed through a level of awareness rubrics, a Chisquare test and a One-Way ANOVA. Regarding the hypothesis of the study that there is no significant difference between the awareness level  of patients taking laboratory test for medical assistance/perscription and patients who takes the test f or their job requirments and personal purpose, the results show that the purpose/reason of each patients for taking medical laboratory test does not significantly affect their awareness. Thus, results further revealed that regardless of the reasons, all of them, in average, are Highly Aware in terms of Medical Laboratory Tests awareness.  

Mariners work together to ensure the preciseness and quality of their work on board. Having good social relationships in any line of work is important to ensure a high quality of service. Mariners having good social relationships on board regardless of cultural difference increase the work ethics of the crew and the competency level of the company. The researcher decided to conduct a study on the perspective of mariners on social relationships and cultural differences on board in the municipality of San Jose de Buenavista, Antique. The researcher used a narrative inquiry approach as a form of qualitative inquiry and conducted an interview for the gathering of data. Based on the data gathered and data analysis using narrative inquiry, the researcher found out that the perspective of mariners on social relationships and cultural differences on board are similar regardless of their number of years of experience. The researcher recommends to further study different aspects that could affect the work of mariners on board.

Do teenagers do not really need that much compared to the past years? Do teenagers prefer to read from nontraditional and underreported articles? What about teenagers who prefer most of the time online or digital readings if surveys should be book based? How about teenagers who prefer audiobooks? In the event that inquiries are just worried about writing, how are we tallying the many individuals who read verifiable, daily papers, magazines, and sites?

Today's teens may be reading just as much as teens in the past, but their methods and formats of reading are so different from the older generations now creating polls and studies that true levels of adolescent literacy leisure activities are not being captured. One way to address these questions and gain deeper understanding of new ways of reading is to study readers' preferred formats for reading. Do they prefer print books, e-books, or do they prefer to listen to audiobooks? Can they comprehend at the same level across all formats? Do they comprehend best when reading in their preferred format, or is there a format in which most teens comprehend best? Do teens report being more engaged or interested in leisure reading texts in one format over another? By knowing more about reading format choices and comprehension, self- reports of reading habits will increase validity and the questions can be tailored to reflect new developments in reading generations.

The study aims to determine the effect of alleged possession to the student behavior in basic education in Antique National School. This study will utilize the case study qualitative descriptive research method through interview questionnaires. The respondents of the study were the grade 7, 10 and 11 students of Antique National School. When the permission was given, the researcher will conduct the interview to be answered by the respondents.

The interview reveals that when classified to grade level, the attitude of alleged possess student doesn't change at all. Alleged possession is connected to hysteria of a student. They burst out their emotions because of the stress in school, family problems and tiredness in all day works, their adrenalin rises and they cannot control anymore their emotion so that people around them think that it is possession. This instrument divided into five questions; the first questions ask about before the incident, the second and third question is about what happens during the incident and the fourth to five questions ask about the effect of the incident to the allegedly possess person.

Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. People who think, attempt and commit suicide deliberately end themselves because they do not want to continue living. In our present day suicide issues of young people are based on current realities in our society. There are some causes and reasons why young people nowadays think, attempt and commit suicide. Based on theory of Thomas Joiner (2005) he stated that suicide victim will not die unless he/she has both the desire to end his/her own life. He also stated that suicide is the effect of two psychological states which burdensomeness and a sense of low belongingness.

The example indicator if suicide is the behavior, problems and also feelings. Behavior and feelings of young people is one of the indicator that if she/he is at risk of suicide. Problem is also one of the indicators in the way of asking questions if she/he encountered heavy and difficult problems in their lives. Different experience also can help to indicate individual if she/he at risk of suicide. Those are some indicator of thinking, attempting and committing suicide of young people in today's generation.

Currently, there are many available studies about "suicide" in different areas and schools in the Province of Antique, but there has no studies that have been conducted among the SHS students in Antique National School about "reasons why SHS students think, attempt and commit suicide." Hence, this study will be conducted to determine and to know the reason why SHS students think, attempt and commit suicide."

Ecotourism is a form of tourism which focusses on contributing to the preservation of natural and cultural resources while promoting economic contribution to local communities. Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries; it is also a major source of foreign exchange earnings for many developing countries. If it is managed well, tourism can contribute significantly to regional development, if not, it can have devastating effects on nature and society.

Ecosystem is one of the most important thing in our society. Tourism is a rapidly growing phenomenon and has become one of the largest industries in the world. The impact of tourism is extremely varied. On one hand, it plays an important and certainly positively roles in the socio-economic and political development in destinations countries by, for instant, it may contribute to a boarder cultural understanding by creating awareness, respecting the diversity of cultures and ways of life. On the other hand, as a tool to create job, it has not fulfilled its expectation. At the same time, complainants from tourist destinations concerning massive negative impact upon environment, culture and residence ways of life have given rise to a demand for a more sustainable development of tourism.

Reading is one of the most important skills a student must learn in school. Knowledge and ideas are expressed, written and preserved in books or even posted online. Students' recognition of words leads to comprehension. But the development of this skill begins in the students' interest in reading. Interest requires independent action of the students to read books without academic pressure.

The reading skills of the students also affect their academic performance. In this Age of Information, students are challenged to understand and analyze the information that is fed to them. Their sense of community requires them to be updated on the current issues of the society. Without their interest in reading sources, they will become misinformed and isolated.

The purpose of this study is to identify the reading interest of the Senior High School Students of Northern Bugasong National High School Annex. The researchers have used online sources to support their claims on the importance of reading. To get the result of the study, the researchers have conducted a survey and have used a scale to interpret the data.

Seafarer means a person engaged in sailing or working on a ship. There are approximately 11,870,000 men and women working on the oceans. Most of us, you must think that life on sea is all fun and frolic with free travel and leisure. However, you are not completely correct. Being a seafarer is a lot of hard work along with the adventure and fun. There are many challenges faced by a seafarer in his journey towards success. The study will help every seafarer by reminding them to be careful every time and to reduce accidents on the ship. This will help every seafaring companies because it can prevent accidents.

Key Terms

Seafarer, sailing, working, fun, frolic, leisure, adventure, journey, success, accidents.

Effectiveness of Bright Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lights as Improvised Vein Finder

Virla Dawn Brillo, Shane Fortaleza, Josel Irine Sabay, Gennel Mae Garovillo

Antique National School, San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, Philippines

Finding a suitable vein in patients at hospitals is one of the hardest parts now a days for nurses and doctors. Accessing the veins in patients is necessary for treatment, administering medications and fluids, and drawing blood. Repetitive vein detection and accessing the veins is not only time consuming, it causes anxiety, pain and distress in patients and it also lowers the confidence of the health professional performing it. Some patients according to a study are 'difficult sticks' or patients with difficult vein access which means that their veins are either small, and/or deep that might prevent the health professionals from finding a site easily and quickly. The study aimed to create an improvised vein finder using Bright Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lights. Specifically, the study aimed to reduce the problem and the time required for locating veins and aims to investigate the effectiveness of light emitting diode as vein finder. The study used twenty-five (25) respondents, five (5) with dark skin color using Von Luschan's chromatic scale, five (5) children, five (5) elderly, five (5) obese, and five (5) adult. After utilizing the product, the effectivity rating of the respondents was surveyed and analyzed. The result yielded a mean of 3.08 as the rating which is effective. Based on the results obtained, the researchers conclude that the LED as an Improvised Vein finder is effective in illuminating and locating veins in various arm sizes and color. In view of results and conclusion, the researchers recommend improvement on the brightness of the Led lights for better vision of the veins.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the developed Bio-Plastic from Casein present in Dairy Milk is a good subtitute to Non-Biodegradable plastic bags. Three (3) treatments were used in the study. Each with three (3) replicates. The treatments were then dried for seve (7) days and were tested on February 19, 2018 based on their physical properties. It was determined by the researchers that the developed Bio-plastics physical properties in terms of tensile, tear resistance folding endurance, elongation/flexibility did not match aas of the non-biodegradable plastic bag. It is concluded that, no matter what types of Dairy Milk  was used there will be no difference to its results. The Bio-Plastic produced by the researchers is still useful for other purposes and for further studies may develop functional plastic bags.

This descrpitve study conducted in second semester, school year 2017-2018 aimed to determining the measures to minimize absenteeism among high school students, selected using stratified random sampling to ensure that each garde level was equally represented. Data were gathered with the use of researcher-made questionnaire-checklist. The data obtained were treared using mean and rank. Findings revealed that the motivation by teachers ranked number one followed by graded recitation, were considered to be very effective measures to minimize students’ absenteeism. However, having quiz in every meeting was considered to be less effective measure to minimize students’ absenteeism followed by home visit by teachers and sanctions for every absence. Students who are motivated by their teachers are more likely not to be absent in class. Graded recitation in class can also help minimize absenteeism among the students. On the other hand, sactions for every absence of the students, home visit by teachers as well as giving quiz every meeting would not likely minimize student’s absenteeism since results revealed that they were less effective measures.

According to the Webster Dictionary electronics technician help design, develop, test, manufacture, install, and repair electronic equipment such us communication equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and computers. They may be employed in product evaluation and testing using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment. Electronics technicians may also work as sale workers or field representatives for manufactures, wholesalers, or retailers giving advice on the installation, operation, and maintenance of complex equipment and may write specifications and technical manuals. Electronics technicians represent over 33% of all engineering technicians in the U.S. Electronics technicians are accredited by organizations such as the Electronics Technicians (ISCET). According to Job 1994 electronic technician Lay out, builds, test, troubleshoot, repairs and modifies developmental and production electronic components, parts, eqiupment, and systems, such as computer equipment, missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test equipmenrt, and machine tools numerical controls, applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronics and electrical testing, and Physics. Discusses layout and assembly procedures and problems with electronics engineering and draws sketches to clarify design and functional criteria of electronics units.

The study aims to access the perpective from 4P’s classified students. Particularly, the study aims: to determine the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of gender, the significance of 4P’s to the studies of poor students, and the conclusions that can be made by the researchers regarding this study.

The narrative research deisgn was utilized through interviews. The respondents of the study were the grade eleven (11) senior high k-12 basic education program students of Antique National School. When the permission was given, the researchers conducted the instrument to be answered by the respondents

The study revealed that the main help or support that 4P’s contributed to its beneficiaries is only financial help. Their financial help was given to them to support their financial needs in terms of their expenses in school, health and households. The respondents mostly answered that 4P’s help them financially so that they could sped money for their needs in school, households and for their health maintenance.

This purpose of this study was to find out the relationship between absenteeism and academic performance of Junior High School students in Gideon M. Cabigunda Memorial School for the school year 2016-2017, also to find out if there is a difference in both the level of absenteeism and academic and academic performance of Junior High School students when grouped according to sex, year level and monthly income.

The subject respondents of this study were 427 randomly selected Junior High School students of Gideon M. Cabigunda Memorial School. The data were gathered using a reseachers made questionnaire which was validated by the selected validators in Gideon M. Cabigunda Memorial School.

The purpose of this study was to determine the molluscicidal action of chili Capsicum frutescens L. powdered fruit against golden apple snail Pomacea canaliculata. Specifically, it aimed to find out the active compounds present in chili powdered fruit responsible for its molluscicidal action through phytochemical analysis, and to ascertain the significant difference in the molluscicidal action of chili powdered fruit at different concertrations and when compared to a commercial molluscide. Seventy-five (75) golden apple snails were used in the study and were randomly distributed in five (5) treatments with three (3) replicates each. The powdered fruit of chili fruit. The results revealed that powdered chili fruit contain active compounds like tannins, steroids, alkaloids, and glcosides. Their presence in the powdered chili fruit might be the reason for its molluscicidal property leading to the mortality of golden apple snail particularly the alkaloids which have notable toxic properties against mollusk. The results further revealed that there is no significant difference in the molluscicidal action of chili powdered fruit at different concentrations in terms of mortality rate but it showed a significant difference in terms of effectivity time when compared to the commercial molluscide. Thus, chili powdered fruit could be used as potent ingredient in the formulation of cost effective and environment-friendly molluscide.