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• The Relevance of Bringing Library Impacts to the Communities

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This essay explores the evolving role and enduring relevance of libraries in community development amid rapid digitalization. Drawing on international and Philippine case studies, it highlights how libraries serve as vital access points for education, equity, and...

• Library as an Educational Partner

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This essay highlights the evolving role of libraries as active educational partners that extend beyond traditional book lending to become dynamic centers for learning and digital access. It emphasizes how libraries collaborate with educational institutions to...

• Instructional strategies that relate to alphas and betas of Gen Zs?

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This paper explores instructional strategies suited for two subgroups within Generation Z—Betas and Alphas—highlighting their different digital exposures, learning preferences, and cognitive behaviors. Betas benefit from collaborative and socially relevant learning...

• Skilled to Serve: How Food-Related Tech-Voc Courses Empower Communities

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  Food-related technical-vocational (tech-voc) education equips individuals with culinary, food safety, and hospitality skills, offering a practical route to employment and entrepreneurship. These programs empower underserved populations, stimulate local...

• High Grades, Empty Minds

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This essay critically examines the Philippine education system's emphasis on grades over genuine learning. Despite high marks and honor roll placements, many students lack comprehension, critical thinking, and real-world application skills. The current assessment...

• More Than Just a Paycheck: The Real Needs of Filipino Educators

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  Filipino educators face challenges far beyond their workload, including emotional and mental exhaustion stemming from inadequate institutional support and financial insecurity. Despite their multiple roles as teachers, counselors, and community workers...

• Mother Tongue or Muddled Tongue

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  The Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) policy in the Philippines aims to improve young learners' comprehension by using their home languages in instruction. Despite its educational promise, the policy faces significant challenges in...

• Are We Teaching or Just Translating?

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This article explores a pervasive challenge in Philippine classrooms where teachers often rely on direct translation of English lessons into Filipino or local dialects, a practice that hampers genuine understanding and learning. While translation may appear helpful, it...

• Part-Time Worker. Part-Time Students

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This article explores the lived experiences of Filipino college students who balance part-time work with academic responsibilities. While employment provides financial relief and independence, it often compromises academic performance, mental health, and overall...

• Quality or Quantity: The Overcrowding of Students in Schools

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This essay examines the detrimental effects of classroom overcrowding on teaching quality, student learning, and overall educational outcomes. While increasing access to education is commendable, the paper argues that it must not come at the expense of...

• Natural vs. Chemical Beauty Products: Which Is Better for Long-Term Skin Health?

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This article explores the ongoing debate between natural and chemical beauty products in the context of long-term skin health. While natural products are often seen as safer and more eco-friendly, chemical-based skincare is praised for its targeted and scientifically...

• Managing Schools in the Digital Age: The Power of ICT in Education

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This article explores how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) enhances school management by easing administrative tasks, improving communication, and supporting instructional leadership. While digital tools foster efficiency and connection...

• From Concepts to Commerce: How Business Schools Build the Future of Filipino Enterprises

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This paper highlights how business schools in the Philippines are transitioning from theory-based education to active enterprise development. By integrating real-world challenges, interdisciplinary learning, and financial literacy, these institutions empower...

• How TechVoc Reminds Us That Even the Simple Dreams Are Worth Chasing

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This article highlights the value of Technical-Vocational education (TechVoc) in nurturing meaningful and practical dreams, especially those considered simple by society. It emphasizes that TechVoc equips students with real-life skills, fosters self-confidence, and...

• From Non-STEM to Science Educator: Navigating the Chemistry Gap

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This paper addresses the challenges faced by non-STEM Senior High School graduates in the Philippines who pursue science education, particularly chemistry, at the tertiary level. It highlights the “chemistry gap” that affects their academic performance and teaching...