Digos City Research Articles

Influence of Social Media on Grade 12 HUMSS Students’ Academic Behavior

This study investigates the possible influences of social media to the students' academic behavior. Awareness of the potential outcomes of using social media can help them understand the possible impacts. The goal of this study is to develop plans to enhance students' holistic development and encourage responsible social media use by addressing these consequences. This research will be conducted at a Senior High School in Digos City. The sampling design for this study is a survey questionnaire. Furthermore, the study's respondents are Grade 12 HUMSS students who use various social media platforms. To add to that, this study will use the survey instrument, specifically the questionnaire. This study will use an attitudinal measure, a quantitative way to assess a person's attitude. This study aims to collect data and information regarding students' academic behavior. The findings conclude that social media helps the students' in various ways, including the improvements they made by searching for the things they wanted to understand. However, social media also distracted the students, affecting their study habits and academic performance. In conclusion, social media affected the students' lives moderately. They are distracted by social media, but their academic behavior is untroubled at all.

Food Safety Awareness and Proper Hygiene among Food Vendors

Proper hygiene practices among food vendors are crucial in ensuring food safety and preventing foodborne illnesses. Although food vendors play a critical role in the food supply chain, foodborne illnesses and food contamination can result from inadequate hygiene practices. This study aimed to assess the food safety awareness and hygiene practices of street vendors in Digos City. Eventually, data was collected from 150 randomly selected food vendors, and answered the adopted questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale. The study used a descriptive-comparative research design to determine the awareness level of food vendors on food safety and proper hygiene. Based on the findings, the level of awareness on food safety is high. It indicates that food safety standards are consistently upheld across food vendors. While, the level of food hygiene among food vendors was described as high, thus, this indicates that the food hygiene among food vendors is well practiced and relatively evident. Findings also revealed that there was a significant difference between food safety awareness and proper hygiene practices among vendors when analyzed by profile. Hence, the study suggests that improving food safety and hygiene standards in Digos City can lead to a reduction in foodborne diseases and overall public health by implementing food safety training for vendors and must undergo regular inspections of city health office.

PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT AND NUMERICAL COMPETENCE OF AT RISK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

This study sought to determine the level of utilization of portfolio assessment and the level of numerical competence of the at risk junior high school students. Eventually, it sought to determine the significant relationship between the independent and the dependent variables. This study made use of a descriptive correlation non-experimental quantitative research method. It was descriptive because the data were presented in quantitative descriptions on the “Portfolio Assessment and Numerical Competence of at-risk Junior High School Students”. According to Gay (2006) descriptive-correlation design determines and supports the way things are. Using a questionnaire in conducting a survey, interview or observations usually collects the data. The study was conducted in Digos City National High School, Division of Digos City. The respondents of this study were the 200 at risk junior high school students of the research locale who answered the questionnaire. Universal sampling procedure was utilized in this study in determining the respondents considering the large number of respondents in the research locale. This study revealed that in terms of basic competencies in mathematics, at risk junior high school students displayed good performance in the basics of mathematics. This finding was the basis for policy recommendation that would address the weak points of the at risk junior high school students. The school needed to design a program that would address the grey areas of the results of the study. KEYWORDS: portfolio assessment, numerical competence, risk junior high school students

Effect of Self-Directed Learning Approach on Academic Outcomes of ALS Learners in Digos City

The purpose of this quasi-experimental research study was to ascertain that self-directed learning is an educational technique in which learners choose what and how they would learn under the teacher's guidance. The general idea is that learners take responsibility for their own learnings as ALS learners for the 2022–2023 school year, and this can be done either individually or in groups. At this stage in the research, the teacher is experiencing challenges in facilitating curriculum delivery and management and how she strategizes to overcome her difficulty and insights to mitigate such for better learning process among learners. The method used was quasi experimental research where assumptions were considered given fifty (50) participants of ALS Learners whose responses and identity were treated with utmost confidentiality. Findings revealed that a self-directed learning approach must be used on academic outcomes of ALS learners as a strategy that would further improve the academic performance of learners in order to make the teaching meaningful. If learners participate in the learning process by experiencing the unfolding of the lesson, they will appreciate the concept being developed, and therefore will learn.

Path Goal Leadership Of School Heads And Team Effectiveness Among Public Secondary Teachers In Digos City Division

Path Goal Leadership Of School Heads And Team Effectiveness Among Public Secondary Teachers In Digos City Division

Organizational Learning Of School As A Determinant Of School Effectiveness In Public Secondary Schools In Digos City Division

Organizational Learning Of School As A Determinant Of School Effectiveness In Public Secondary Schools In Digos City Division

MTB-MLE Curriculum: An Evaluative Study on Language Transitioning Design for Basic Education

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to elicit teachers' lived experiences of teaching Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) in the primary grades. It sought to evaluate the MTB-MLE program in Dawis Elementary School in Digos City, Philippines particularly in its effects in the curriculum, instruction, and assessment, the effect of the transition from mother tongue to English language, and how teachers address the challenges they encountered in the implementation of MTB-MLE. In-depth interview (IDI) was conducted to the participants who handled learners from diverse tribes. Eight (8) significant themes emerged from the effects of MTB-MLE in terms of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment divided into two categories: success and struggles. For the success: Easy Understanding of Concepts and Enhancement of Students’ Engagement surfaced as themes. For the struggles: Linguistic Problems, Transition Challenges, Construction of non-standardized test, Inadequate Instructional Materials, Teacher Training Difficulty, and No Codified Dialects cropped up. Four (4) significant themes emerged in the transition from Mother Tongue to English Language to the learners: lexical problems, lack of instructional materials, translation difficulties, and comprehension difficulties. Five (5) themes in terms of the strategies that teachers address during the transition from Mother Tongue to English language appeared: Translation of target language to mother tongue, Utilization of Multilingual Resources, Utilization of technological aids, Use of scaffolding and bridging in instruction, and enhancing and optimizing the learning experience of students. The study's findings shed light for evaluating the MTB-MLE curriculum. School administrators may find this study to be helpful in providing insights for enhancing the MTB-MLE curriculum. Likewise, results of the study may provide incisive contributions to the ongoing discourse on MTB-MLE.

Students’ Preference in Teaching-Learning Using New Technologies: A Conjoint Analysis

Aims: To determine the Development Communication students' preference in teaching-learning during the new normal.
 Study Design: Quantitative-descriptive approach.
 Place and Duration of Study: Davao del Sur State College (DSSC), Matti, Digos City, Davao del Sur, throughout the Academic Year 2020-2021.
 Methodology: Complete enumeration was utilized to collect data from 133 respondents enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Development Communication (BSDC) program. A conjoint analysis was used to analyze the 25 combinations of factors and attributes generated through orthogonal design.
 Results: Most students reside in rural areas, and the majority are female. In terms of students’ technological profile, the students’ years of internet usage belong to 5 years or more of accessing the internet. For students’ device ownership, the students are using their smartphones. While the students' primary device used for internet connection was their mobile phones. In terms of students' primary type of internet access, cellular was the source for internet access. Further, the study revealed that the respondents’ preferred type of instruction was through synchronous discussion (utility=0.294), combination of Google Classroom and Facebook application (utility=0.551) as the preferred teaching strategy/platform, and late in the afternoon (utility=1.170) as the preferred time variable in learning program core subjects.
 Conclusion: The program may design a teaching-learning strategy that encourages the application of these major study findings. This is an opportunity to efficiently deliver instruction and assess the learning of students. Although the combination of Google Classroom and Facebook Application was pointed out, synchronous discussions were still preferred, particularly for courses that involve laboratories. Additionally, it is to arrange the core subjects in the late afternoon, particularly those subjects with laboratory work, for both teachers and students to cope with the adjustment set-up in holistic aspects. Future researchers are recommended to explore other factors and attributes, especially in learning under the new normal.

The Relationship of Utilization of Digital Payment and Customer Satisfaction among DepEd Employees in Digos City

The research explored the relationship between digital payment utilization and customer satisfaction among DepEd employees in Digos City, with a specific focus on GCash services. It employs a descriptive-correlational design, analyzing responses from 100 DepEd employees to understand this dynamic. The findings indicate a high level of digital payment utilization and customer satisfaction, suggesting that digital payment methods are well-integrated and appreciated by the employees. A significant correlation exists between the frequency of digital payment use and customer satisfaction levels. This emphasizes the need for improved digital payment systems to enhance user experience and security. For instance, simplifying the transactional procedures, enhancing technical protection measures, and increasing the extent of digital payment use are identified as significant predictors of customer satisfaction, highlighting areas for potential improvement to increase satisfaction. The study underscores the importance of continuous innovation in digital payment systems to meet user needs and enhance satisfaction. The implications are particularly relevant for educational institutions transitioning to digital payments, as they can benefit from a more streamlined and secure payment process. The research recommends focusing on transactional efficiency, technical protection, and perceived benefits to improve user satisfaction and adoption rates. By addressing these areas, institutions can ensure that their digital payment systems are more user-friendly and secure, thereby increasing overall satisfaction and adoption. This study highlights the critical role of digital payment systems in modernizing financial transactions within educational institutions. Continuous improvement and innovation in these systems are essential to maintain high levels of user satisfaction and to support the broader adoption of digital payments.

Empowering Students: How Communities Can Help

Low-income families, particularly those with disabled children, frequently face considerable economic challenges. Educational programs that teach participants income-generating skills are critical for these families. Schools can play an important role in empowering vulnerable populations by introducing revenue-generating projects. This qualitative study assessed the influence of a community project, which was executed at a public elementary school in Digos City, Philippines. The project aimed to provide highergrade Special Education students (deaf and mute) and their parents with the skills and information required to launch their own enterprises. The researcher used focus groups and in-depth interviews to learn about the individuals' real experiences. Thematic analysis was utilized to discover reoccurring themes and acquire a better understanding of how the project cultivated their entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community in the school setting. Results revealed that the initiative affected participants' living standards, sense of independence, and overall well-being. The study emphasizes the need of customizing such programs to individual circumstances. The findings can be used to guide the design and implementation of future programs, ensuring tha

Adaptation to New Learning Modalities: A Case Study of Kindergarten Teachers' Practices

In response to the "new normal," the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) developed the Elementary Education Learning Continuity Plan. This plan outlined a series of educational initiatives to address fundamental education issues arising from the pandemic. The purpose of this study was to explore kindergarten teachers' practices toward the adaptation of new learning modalities. The focus group discussion included nine (9) selected kindergarten teachers from the Digos City Division, 5 parents, and 4 school heads who were invited for virtual interviews. The data were recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed. Thematic analysis was used to examine the data, and the study's results concluded with core ideas, major themes, and overarching themes being formulated. As catalysts for lifelong learning in the 21st century, teachers served as implementers of learning modalities and collaborated strongly with stakeholders to fully understand the new learning environment. Teachers provided social-professional support to learners, developing the required domains of kindergarten to ensure readiness for Grade 1. Also, results highlighted the application of social intervention and innovative teaching as teachers embraced technological teaching, adaptation to homeschooling, introduction of best practices in teaching, and the cultivation of a positive attitude to successfully implement new learning modalities.

Writing Competency and Student Participation in Filipino Class: The Mediating Effect of Reading Strategy

Aims: To identify the mediating effect of reading strategy in the relationship between writing competency and student participation in Filipino class.
 Study Design: Quantitative non-experimental design.
 Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted among Senior High School Students of Cor Jesu College, Inc., Digos City, Davao del Sur during the school year 2022-2023.
 Methodology: The respondents were 310 Senior High School students which were chosen using stratified random sampling. Mean, Pearson r, linear regression, and path analysis were the statistical tools used in the study. Moreover, the data were collected through a survey questionnaire.
 Results: Results revealed that the level of students’ writing competency is high. Also, the level of students’ participation in Filipino class and the mediating variable, which is the reading strategy are high. It shows that writing competency and the student’s participation in class have a significant relationship. Furthermore, writing competency and reading strategy, as well as reading strategy and student participation in class have a significant relationship. Therefore, the results show a partial mediation that happened in this study.
 Conclusion: It can be concluded that writing competency had a significant effect on students' participation in class, but with the help of a reading strategy, the significant relationship between the two variables mentioned was reduced. In short, the reading strategy helps to reduce the negative effect of writing competency on students' participation in Filipino class.

Exploring the Experiences of Parents as Facilitators of Learning in the New Normal in the Philippines

Aims: To explore and understand the experiences of parents as facilitators of learning to their school-aged children during the ‘new normal.
 Study Design: Qualitative-Phenomenology.
 Place and Duration of Study: Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines, during the School Year 2021-2022.
 Methodology: The study used purposive sampling in choosing the participants. The target participants were parents who had school-age children. Fifteen parents who gave their consent to participate were included in the study. The information was obtained through validated semi-structured interview questionnaires.
 Results: Most of the participants were female, aged 36-40, college graduates, and either housewives or teaching jobs. Five themes emerged. Themes for the challenges were difficulty in balancing time and responsibilities, lack of knowledge of the lessons, difficulty in imposing discipline on their children, physical and health concerns, and slow internet connectivity. On the other hand, four themes emerged for the strategies used by parents as facilitators: proper time management, use of the Internet for research, use of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, and close supervision of children’s performance.
 Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic did not spare anyone. Its emergence brings new challenges and responsibilities, particularly for parents with school-aged children. The parents’ concerns are family health and how they could help their children with their studies. These instances highlight the parents to adjust to the new and unexpected role in the new normal. Parents thought of solutions not only for their daily living but also for their children's education demands. The situations may be unpleasant and tiring, but parents, as they are, they show perseverance and patience. Parents' techniques may be better, but they are adequate for their problems. During these challenging times, the Department of Education (DepEd), the Local Government Units (LGU), and the Department of Social Work and Development (DSWD) may investigate the circumstances of parents with school-aged children and develop alternative programs which could address the educational needs of the parents.

Digital Literacy, Pedagogical Knowledge, and Research Skill: A Structural Equation Model in Professional Competence of Teachers

Aims: To determine the levels of digital literacy, pedagogical knowledge, and research skills and to identify the best-fit model of professional competence of elementary and high school teachers in Southern Mindanao Region, Philippines.
 Study Design: Quantitative-causal research design utilizing the Structural Equation Model.
 Place and Duration of Study: Southern Mindanao Region, The Philippines, during the school year 2022-2023.
 Methodology: Stratified random sampling technique was used to determine the 400 elementary and secondary Filipino teachers. Only those respondents who agreed to be part of the study were included. However, this study did not have teachers not handling Filipino subjects; those teaching in college; teaching outside Region XI; or training in the previous school year. The respondents came from different divisions of Davao City, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental, Digos City, Mati City, Panabo City, Island Garden of Samal, and Tagum City.
 Results: Filipino teachers' digital literacy, pedagogical knowledge, and research skills were very high. It indicated that digital literacy, pedagogical knowledge, and research skills were observed. Likewise, my professional competence was also very high. It was an indication that the respondents paid much attention to professional abilities. It also revealed that digital literacy, pedagogical knowledge, research skills, and professional competence had a significant relationship. Among the five models tested, hypothesized model 5 was the best-fitted model. Digital literacy exhibited the effect, making it a significant predictor of professional competence. In contrast, pedagogical knowledge shows eligible results, which means partly a predictor of professional competence. Moreover, the research skill shows a negligible direct effect on professional competence.
 Conclusion: Model 5 was the most appropriate model for the teachers' professional competence, and the study indicated that Filipino teachers in Southern Mindanao Region had very high levels of digital literacy, pedagogical knowledge, research skill, and professional competence. It implies that teachers must maintain substantial and relevant teaching-learning activities to gain professional competence. It shows further that these three independent variables may be used as a starting point for future research and as a resource when creating prospectuses for students enrolling in education programs.

Banana Farm Workers’ Preference of an Access to Health Care and Education: A Conjoint Analysis

In lieu of a concrete living wage calculation for Kapatagan Banana Growers Cooperative (A Cavendish banana grower in Barangay Kapatagan, Digos City) in their conformance to the Rainforest Alliance Standard certification program, this study determined the farm workers’ preference of an access to health care and education program. Conjoint analysis was used in determining the highly preferable attributes among 259 respondents. Through literature and farm records review, the four attributes are formulated: (1) frequency of medical mission, (2) health awareness topics, (3) provision of annual school supplies, and (4) educational information drives. The results revealed that the educational information drive has the highest utility value in which respondents prefer topics on climate change, carbon footprints reduction and waste management. The second variable with the highest utility value is the frequency of medical mission wherein respondents prefer to have it in a semi-annual basis. School supplies came out to be the third in rank (provision of writing materials and books) and the attribute on health awareness value (topics on AIDS/HIV, Tuberculosis and Hepatitis prevention) came out with the lowest utility. Based on the result, the study recommends that the issue on living wage shall not be taken by cooperatives or employers into something that is within the liability concept but rather a responsibility which involves continuous communication and immersion to come up with more appropriate services’ attributes.

Impact Assessment on the Business Performance of the 2017 Graduates of the Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Program of the Department of Trade and Industry in Digos City

Impact Assessment on the Business Performance of the 2017 Graduates of the Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Program of the Department of Trade and Industry in Digos City

Teaching of Reading in the Midst of Uncertainties: The Narrative of Elementary School Teachers in Digos City

This descriptive-phenomenological study divulged the context of teaching reading during the health crisis brought by COVID-19 among elementary pupils. This study involved ten (10) informants which, composed of one (1) full- time faculty of Rizal Central Elementary School (RCES), two (2) teaching the English subjects, and three (3) employed in the institution since the beginning of the pandemic. Through purposive sampling, ten (10) teachers qualified from the inclusion criteria set were approached to request their voluntary involvement as participants through focus-group interviews. Hence, Colaizzi’s Data Analysis Approach was also employed in this study. Results indicated that Elementary teachers have a variety of experiences in teaching reading to their students with some difficulties and challenges but still have a positive outlook on the students. The study’s results also revealed that the teacher cope up with those challenges by having constant follow-ups with their parents reading progress. The different pedagogical techniques in promoting students’ reading were evident. However, the appropriate pedagogical techniques in teaching reading to students should be considered at all times. Hence, the result of the study also revealed that teachers use PHIL IRI to categorize the students reading progress.

Ordeals in Combating COVID-19 Pandemic and Acceptability of COVID-19 Vaccine Among Frontliners in Digos City, Davao del Sur

The study primarily focuses on the ordeals in combating COVID-19 pandemic and acceptability of COVID-19 vaccine among frontliners in Digos City, Davao del Sur. The number of respondents was calculated using Stratified Random Sampling and Slovin’s formula at 0.05 margin of error, wherein it resulted to one hundred forty (140) individuals. A survey questionnaire prepared by the researcher was the method utilized for gathering the data. The analysis and computation of data was done through employing the Frequency Count, Mean, and Levene’s Test and ANOVA, which were the statistical tools of this study. The study’s findings revealed that the average mean for the level of ordeals of frontliners in combating COVID-19 pandemic was 3.66 which indicated as high, and for the level of acceptability of COVID-19 vaccine among frontliners, the average mean was 3.36 which indicated as moderate. Therefore, there is no significant difference on the level of ordeals in combating COVID-19 pandemic and the acceptability of COVID-19 vaccine among frontliners in Digos City when grouped according to their profile. This concludes that the null hypothesis of this study was accepted.

CLIENTS' PREFERENCE FOR LOW-COST RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES: A CONJOINT ANALYSIS

<p>The purpose of this study was to determine the clients’ preference for residential property in Digos City in the southern part of the Philippines. Through the examination of the five attributes (location, equity, terms of payment, floor area, and the price) and their corresponding levels using conjoint analysis, the order of relative importance of each attribute was determined together with the utility estimates to determine the client’s preference for a low-cost residential property. Twenty plancards containing hypothetical combinations were generated via an orthogonal array and were administered to 400 medium-income individuals. Results revealed that price is the most important attribute, followed by location, terms of payment, and floor area, while equity was found the least important attribute. It can also be inferred that the overall sample preferred low-cost housing near the school, outright or staggered payment for the equity, payable in 20 years with a floor area of 45 sqm (single-detached) in a 100 sqm lot and with a price of Php 500,000. The most preferred low-cost residential property is a combination of the following attribute levels: near the school of children, staggered payment for equity, with terms of payment payable in 10 years, with a floor area of 45 sqm (single-detached) in a 100 sqm lot and can be bought for Php 500,000.<strong></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>JEL: </strong>R30; R31</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0269/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Competence and attitude as predictors of teachers’ readiness for digitized instruction

This study was undertaken to determine the influence of secondary school teachers’ digital competence and attitude towards the readiness for digitized instruction. This study was conducted in schools where digitized instruction is implemented in the Division of Digos City from January to March of 2022. This study utilized a quantitative-correlational design and was participated by 227 teachers. Data collection was done through adapted survey questionnaires and utilized descriptive, correlational, and multiple linear regression analysis for data interpretation. Results show a very high level of teachers’ digital competence and a generally positive attitude towards digitized instruction. Teachers’ readiness toward digitized instruction is also found to be very high. Finally, teachers’ digital competence and attitude were found to be significant predictors of digitized instruction readiness among teachers. Thus it is necessary for teachers to improve their digitalization and technological competency as well as cultivate a favorable attitude toward information and communications technology to promote the enthusiasm for technology-led teaching.