Publications

Unpublished research is often blamed on researchers’ anxiety and low confidence, but this assumption is rarely tested against actual publication outcomes. To examine process barriers, institutional support, and psychological strain among early-career researchers, and to test whether these factors predict published articles and unpublished projects. A cross-sectional survey of 291 researchers in Philippine higher education

Abstract Cultural resonance of Filipino love songs in Southeast Asia is a relevant trend in the Philippine music industry, thus, this conceptual article aims to investigate how a song can still be relevant in mainstream music despite its chronological longevity. This paper delves into the song Jopay by Mayonnaise, an OPM rock band, and Binibini

Abstract The qualitative content analysis paper examined the conversational repair strategies of three main characters to resolve interactional gaps and overlaps in Sidney Sheldon’s novel If Tomorrow Comes. In particular, the analysis was based on the conversations of Tracy Whitney, Charles Stanhope, and Jeff Stevens, which were evaluated with the Conversation Analysis (CA) framework by

Abstract Anonymous online freedom walls have become a primary outlet for Filipino university students to voice concerns that fall outside formal institutional channels. Yet, this rich body of student expression typically goes unanalyzed. This study examined 3,357 posts from a university in Manila Freedom Wall, collected from November 2025 to May 2026, to characterize the

Diskarte as Vernacular Agency: Relational–Moral Labor and Ambivalent Survival in Filipino Platform Work   Jose Cris O. Sotto [email protected] Centro Escolar University Manila, Philippines  Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila Abstract This study examines diskarte as a vernacular grammar of survival through which Filipino gig workers navigate the uncertainties of platform-mediated labor. Based on participatory qualitative

Abstract Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing faster than the ethical, legal, and institutional systems designed to govern it. Although scholarly attention to specific AI-related risks has grown substantially, no integrative framework has yet systematically mapped the relationships among technical misalignment, competitive market pressures, political economy, and multilevel governance responses. This structured literature review addresses

Abstract The primary function of the Sangguniang Barangay is to enact local laws, so the officials should be knowledgeable about the legislative process and able to craft responsive ordinances and resolutions. The assessment of these competencies will provide valuable insights into the preparedness of barangay officials to discharge their legislative functions effectively. In this context,

Abstract Educational technology (EdTech) has become woven into the fabric of teaching and learning across K–12 schools, colleges, and universities. Its uptake accelerated sharply during the pandemic, when institutions pivoted to emergency remote teaching, and it has continued to widen with the rapid arrival of generative artificial intelligence (AI) since late 2022. As the body

Abstract Inspired by some Filipino singers/songwriters, José Íñigo Homer Lacambra Ayala or more popularly known as Joey Ayala, as well as Ethniku, Asin (Salt), and Ang Grupong Pendong (The Group of Pendong) infuse ethnomusical instruments in their musical compositions and performances. These artists popularized their music to many Filipinos by integrating traditional or ethnomusical instruments.

Abstract This study explored the lived experiences of seven Filipino secondary English teachers in Papua New Guinea using a descriptive-phenomenological approach. Seven (7) purposively selected participants were interviewed through semi-structured interviews, and the data were thematically analyzed, resulting in five key themes: motivations for pursuing a teaching career in Papua New Guinea, comparisons of English