Eastern Samar Research Articles

Determinants of Students Performance in Information and Communication Technology Program in DEPED Secondary Schools

This study investigated the relationship between the observed organizational attributes and determinants of students performance in the information and communications technology program along five factors: provision of equipment, training of teachers, administrative support, monitoring and Evaluation assessment, and leadership style of school heads and learner’s academic performance in terms of mean percentile scores involving 59 classroom teachers in five public secondary schools in DepEd Eastern Samar division during the school year 2023-2024. The data concerning the respondents’ perceived observation on the determinant factors of students’ performance in ICT program were collected via an expert validated researcher-modified survey instrument and analyzed using frequency count, percentage, mean, spearman rho correlation at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that all of the organizational attributes and determinant factors were “moderately observed” with a mean of 3.3146 and the learner’s academic performance in ICT were “satisfactory” at an average of 78.98%. Test on correlation indicated that training of teachers (p=0.45) as a determinant of success is significantly related to the learner’s academic performance in ICT. All the other determinant factors have p-values greater than the level of significance i.e., provision of equipment (p=.864), administrative support (p=.134), M & E Assessment (p=.191) and leadership style of school head (p=.160) and are not significantly related to the performance of learners in the DepEd secondary schools. Thus, the null hypothesis saying that there is no significant relationship between these determinant factors to the academic performance of learners in DepEd secondary schools is therefore true and accepted. Hence, the researcher recommends the conduct of extensive ICT training programs for teachers for them to teach better and to advance the digital literacy in Philippine schools.

Environmental Governance of Forests Over Limestone in Guiuan Marine Reserve Protected Landscape and Seascape (GMRPLS), Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines: A Gendered-Age Perspective

Environmental governance of the Forests Over Limestone (FOL) ecosystem is critical, considering its unique and fragile characteristics. However, there is a limited study on the role of gender and age in the perception of stakeholders' participation in forest governance. A survey was conducted in the Forests Over Limestone of Guiuan Marine Reserve Protected Landscape and Seascape (GMRPLS), Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines, to determine the perception of the residents in GMRPLS as to the responsible sectors and groups in the conservation and protection of FOL. The study results showed that men and women of various age groups identified the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Local Government Units (LGUs), people organizations, non-government organizations, education, businesses and industries, and the community comprising of men and women of various age groups, e.g., children, teenagers, adults, senior citizens, as stakeholders of the FOL in GMRPLS. The study also tried to determine the relationship between age and the respondents' perception of FOL stakeholders. However, no relationship was found between age and their perception of the various groups responsible for FOL governance. Moreover, a very weak (0.096) relationship between age and their perception that adults are responsible for FOL governance was found at a 0.05 significance level. The results indicate that older people are expected to participate in the environmental governance of the FOL ecosystem. A very weak relationship between age and their perception that men (0.123) and women (0.089) are responsible for FOL governance was also found at a 0.01 and 0.05 significance level, respectively. The results suggest a need to develop and implement policies and programs that will empower women to participate in FOL governance while ensuring equal representation of men and women from various age groups in the management of FOL. The study recommends organizing developmental activities for young men and women from different age groups to promote and instill environmental values so that they continue to support the conservation and protection of FOL as they age.

Lived Experiences of Philippine National Police Drug Enforcers in the Eastern Visayas Region

Fighting illegal drugs adds a great deal of complexity to law enforcement, requiring officers to deal with a wide range of issues that go far beyond simply apprehending criminals. The research endeavor sought to investigate the experiences of Philippine National Police drug enforcers operating within the Eastern Visayas region. It set out to comprehensively examine the challenges encountered in implementing anti-illegal drug laws across six provinces and the subsequent strategies to navigate challenges. The phenomenological research design and purposive sampling were employed. The nine police drug enforcers based in Southern Leyte, Leyte, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Northern Samar, and Samar participated in the study. The research methodology predominantly relied on qualitative interviews to gather data. The findings highlighted a multitude of challenges faced by police drug enforcers, including obstacles in case development, limited resources, interpersonal variances among leaders and team members, and adverse feedback from the subjects’ relatives and the wider community. Notwithstanding these challenges, the enforcers demonstrated resilience by upholding strong work ethics, optimizing their resources for anti-illegal drug operations, fostering camaraderie, and nurturing positive relationships within the community. Furthermore, the study underscored the necessity for advocating increased budgetary allocations, enhanced mobility, and fortified armaments for anti-drug operations to safeguard the well-being and security of the enforcers. In addition, the research proposed an intervention program to strengthen the implementation of anti-illegal drug laws in the Eastern Visayas region. Keywords: Criminal justice education, Anti-illegal drug law, lived experiences

Teaching proficiency of pre-service secondary teachers in Eastern Samar State University-Salcedo Campus

Teaching proficiency of pre-service secondary teachers in Eastern Samar State University-Salcedo Campus

Prioritizing plants for conservation in forests over limestone in Guiuan Marine Resource Protected Landscapes and Seascapes (GMRPLS), Samar Island, Philippines using a localized conservation priority index (LCPI)

Philippine landscapes and seascapes have been undergoing massive degradation especially with the onset of the Anthropocene epoch. The unique forests over limestone in Guiuan Marine Resource Protected Landscapes and Seascapes in Eastern Samar have never been exempted from ongoing deteriorating conditions leading to the diminishing ecosystem services for the nearby villages. Conservation plan and action are urgent. The current paper determines top-priority plants for conservation using the localized conservation priority index (LCPI), which considers the contexts of the locality. LCPI follows a point scoring procedure recognizing holistic social, cultural, ecological and biophysical variables, such as cultural use, frequency value of occurrences in study plots, species distribution, harvesting risk, and economic use. Research findings indicated Caryota rumphiana Mart., Saribus rotundifolius (Lam.) Blume Artocarpus blancoi (Elmer) Merr., Shorea negrosensis Foxw., Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br., Calophyllum soulattri Burm.f., Artocarpus rubrovenius Warb., Nothaphoebe leytensis (Elmer) Merr., Shorea astylosa Foxw., Palaquium sp., Heterospathe intermedia (Becc.) Fernando, Hancea wenzeliana (Slik) S.E.C.Sierra, Kulju & Welzen, Aquilaria cumingiana (Decne.) Ridl., Wallaceodendron celebicum Koord., Palaquium luzoniense (Fern.-Vill.) Vidal, Mastixia sp., Wrightia sp., Lubi-lubi, Kuyakya and Neonauclea formicaria (Elmer) Merr. The leaves, stems, fruits, and flowers are the most-commonly harvested plant parts in high-priority level species, most of which are primarily used for housing and construction. The identified plants were geotagged to intensify onsite protection. The findings are of extreme relevance in providing guidance to protected area staff, local people organizations, and community residents in embarking on urgent conservation action in conserving locally vulnerable biodiversity in order to sustain ecosystem services.

The Fishery and Utilization of Flying Fish (Exocoetidae) in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines

The flying fish fishery in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines, serves as a valuable source of livelihood for the local community. This study used both survey methods through face-to-face interviews with the respondents (N=37) and actual catch sampling to assess the socio-demographic profile of the fishers, the fishery, and the utilization of the commonly landed flying fish species in the locality. The survey results showed that the flying fish fishers in Guiuan were male-dominated, showing no participation of women in the capture segment of the fishery. The average number of members of a flying fish fishing household was 5. The majority (68%) of the fishers earned

MOTIVATION AND PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY TEACHERS IN EASTERN SAMAR: BASIS FOR FORMULATION OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The main objective of this study is to determine the level of motivation and work performance of secondary teachers in Eastern Samar, Philippines. A total of 302 respondents the researcher utilized a survey questionnaire with descriptive correlational research design. To analyze the data, mean scores, percentile rank, frequency count, and Spearman rho correlation coefficient will be used with a 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that the level of motivation of secondary teachers in Eastern Samar is high motivating with a 3.51 mean score. The work performance of secondary teachers in Eastern Samar is very satisfactory with 77.82% or 235 and 22.18% or 67 for outstanding performance. There is a significant relationship between the variables (spearman rho = 0.515; p-value = 0.26). However, to encourage secondary teachers to motivate more in the workplace there is a need to provide financial assistance and harmonious relationships with their co-teachers and school administrators. It is highly recommended to provide necessary technical assistance for the development of the teaching and learning process. School administrators should have quality assurance in terms of teaching strategies to motivate them to learn more in the field of education. Future researchers may conduct a similar study to validate the results of the study. KEYWORDS— level of motivation, work performance, secondary teachers, research and development

PERCEPTION OF PARENT-STAKEHOLDERS IN THE SCHOOLS' READINESS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DISTANCE LEARNING MODALITIES AT EASTERN SAMAR NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

The prime purpose of the study is to highlight the relationship between perceived schools readiness for distance learning and the perceived effectiveness of schools implementation of distance learning modalities of parents in Eastern Samar National Comprehensive High School, Borongan City Division, province of Eastern Samar, among parents whose children are recipients of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and officially enrolled during the school year 2021-2022. As a result, the researcher decided to investigate how well-prepared and successful the schools were at integrating distance learning modes from the perspective of the parents of students enrolled in ESNCHS. The researcher investigated the correlational relationship between readiness and perceived effectiveness of the three primary distance learning modalities in terms of curriculum support, instructional support, and overall learning program among Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) recipient parents of Eastern Samar National Comprehensive High School for the School Year 2020-2021. The results appear to make sense due to the ready and very effective perceptions of the respondents based on the previously presented results. The finding implies the need to continuously implement good practices in monitoring learners learning activities even if they are not in school; that the teacher-parent relationship be strengthened through focus group activities to identify their strengths and weaknesses in assisting their children; and to regularly review the preparation, distribution, and retrieval of learning modules mechanism to cater the learning needs of the students better. KEYWORDS: Distance learning, Readiness of implementation, parent-stakeholders, COVID-19 Pandemic

A multi-framework analysis of stakeholders' perceptions in developing a localized blue carbon ecosystems strategy in Eastern Samar, Philippines.

Blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs) are vital for global climate change mitigation and offer diverse local ecosystem co-benefits. Despite existing literatures on integrating national and international BCE agendas at the local level, the development and implementation of localized BCE strategies often lag behind. To provide insights on this knowledge gap, we present a case study conducted in Eastern Samar, Philippines. Employing a multi-framework analysis- encompassing DPSIR (drivers, pressures, state, impact, responses), SOAR (strengths, opportunities, aspirations, results), and PESTLE (political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental) frameworks, stakeholder perceptions collected from focus group discussions highlight issues and challenges in developing and implementing a BCE strategy. Findings reveal that the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan in 2013 in the study sites stimulated conservation efforts and raised awareness, but governance structures and policy enforcement influence the success and longevity of management and conservation efforts. Through the integration of multiple frameworks, this study outlined a potential localized BCE strategy, emphasizing both internal priorities such as stakeholder engagement and alternative livelihoods and external priorities related to policy and technological supports. While developed based on a specific case study in the Philippines, the proposed strategy is presented in a general manner, enabling its potential replication in other provinces in the Philippines or in countries with similar geographic settings.

Accrual Accounting Practices: Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises in Eastern Samar

Accrual Accounting Practices: Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises in Eastern Samar

“Investigating the Relationship between Employee Profiles and Job Engagement across Government and Non-Government Organizations in Borongan City, Eastern Samar”

In recent years, the dynamics of organizational behavior and employee engagement have gained substantial attention in both academic and practical domains. Knowing that engaged employees significantly contribute to organizational success and effectiveness, a growing body of research has aimed to explore the determinants and influencing factors behind job engagement.

Factors Influencing the Performance of Department of Public Works and Highways Field Engineers: Input for Supervisory Project Management Plan

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plays a critical role in shaping infrastructure projects in the Philippines, with field engineers at the forefront of any project execution. This study was conducted to determine the factors influencing the performance of field engineers at the DPWH, considering the individual, team, and organizational factors. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, the study was conducted at DPWH Eastern Samar District Engineering Office, with 30 field engineers who served as the respondents. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the data, while Pearson’s correlation was used to test the hypothesis. The key findings revealed that factors such as technical skills (r=0.306), experience (r=0.162), and motivation (r=0.332) have nothing to do with performance, with p-values higher than 0.05. On a team level- leadership and management (r=0.407) are critical to success. Sufficient resource allocation (r=0.356) drives better performance at the organizational level. The research stressed the importance of providing continuous professional development to field engineers to enhance their technical know-how and leadership capabilities. Likewise, supportive leadership that fosters collaboration and communication among teams is vital to achieving project goals. On an organizational scale, efficient resource management and well-defined policies are necessary for field engineers to perform effectively and efficiently. It is suggested that to improve project outcomes, the DPWH should implement targeted training programs, foster leadership that encourages teamwork, and ensure adequate resource distribution. Also, refining organizational policies can help create a more structured and supportive environment for field engineers to improve individual and team performance and ensure efficient use of resources, ultimately enhancing infrastructure development in the Philippines.

Gendered Perception of Forests Over Limestone Ecosystem Services and Conservation Actions in Guiuan Marine Reserve Protected Landscape and Seascape (GMRPLS), Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines

Conservation of forests over limestone (FOL), a unique and fragile ecosystem, is critical to ensure the sustainability of both nature and human communities in the vicinities. A survey was conducted to determine the gendered perception about the FOL, the importance of its ecosystem services, and conservation actions in Guiuan Marine Reserve Protected Landscape and Seascape (GMRPLS), Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines. About 541 men and women of barangays Pagnamitan, Ngolos, Baras, and Sulangan, Guiuan, Eastern Samar participated. Both men (3%) and women (2%) in GMRPLS were involved in the conservation of FOL, e.g., policymaking, awareness campaigns, tree planting, and other activities. Also, about 8% of women (W) and 7% of men (M) were interested in participating in conservation actions. The men and women in GMRPLS were slightly to very well familiar (M=92%, W=90%) and aware (M=94%, W=92%) of FOL. The men (96%) and women (94%) were also slightly to very well aware that the FOL is protected by law and managed by an agency. Also, the men and women considered the ecosystem services of FOL critical, e.g., protection against typhoons, water, fresh air, and wildlife habitat. Conservation actions such as conducting forest information dissemination, participating in conservation programs, planting seedlings, and enacting a localized biodiversity conservation strategy specific to FOL were recommended by the men and women in GMRPLS. Forest regulation and governance of all concerned are necessary to ensure the FOL's sustainability and the continued enjoyment of the communities of its ecosystem services. Moreover, the study suggests extension activities, e.g., information and education campaigns in these barangays, to increase their awareness and appreciation of FOL and encourage their engagement in FOL conservation.

Measuring The 2021 Clients Satisfaction On Frontline Services Of Eastern Samar State University – Salcedo Campus

Section 4 of the Philippine Republic Act No. 6713 (RA5713) lays out the personal conduct standards that all public employees and officials must uphold in carrying out their duties, including being committed to the public interest, exercising the highest level of professionalism, objectivity, and truthfulness, and serving with fairness and neutrality. Employees of State Colleges and Universities (SUCs) are public servants that should be committed to public interest. Citizens as consumers regard satisfaction as a central managerial objective; as such, client satisfaction (i.e., quality assessments) is critical for retaining or even increasing customer loyalty, retention, and willingness-to-pay for private goods. The study aimed to assess the clients’ level of satisfaction and perceived level of importance of the services and goods availed from the Eastern Samar State University Salcedo using a descriptive survey method. A gap analysis was done to determine the disparity between how clients perceived satisfaction and importance of frontline services which became the basis for action planning. Results showed that while clients were satisfied with most of the frontline services afforded to them, there was a gap between satisfaction and importance. An action plan was made to remedy the gaps.

Forests over limestone in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, the Philippines: Species composition and influencing environmental factors

Abstract. Buot Jr IE, Villanueva ELC, Origenes MG, Obeña RDR. 2023. Forests over limestone in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, the Philippines: Species composition and influencing environmental factors. Biodiversitas 24: 5123-5136. Forests over limestone are critical ecosystems providing numerous ecosystem services. However, the ecology of these ecosystems is less studied like the Guiuan Marine Resource Protected Landscape and Seascape (GMRPLS) in Eastern Samar, Philippines which incidentally is affected by strong typhoons. Studies on forests over limestone are even more essential to understand the vegetation ecology providing insights in crafting appropriate management strategy to sustain ecosystem services. Hence, the study aims to identify the woody vegetation diversity and composition of forests over limestone in GMRPLS, and to analyze the environmental factors influencing the physiognomy and ecology of the forests. Standard vegetation techniques were used and a total of nine plots with size of 20 × 20m each were established to assess the tree species (?1m height). Plant abundance data were recorded and computed. Soil samples were collected while climate data were obtained from the Guiuan, Eastern Samar Weather Station. Cluster analysis using relative density of trees per plot was done in order to identify major plant communities. Subsequently, a canonical correspondence analysis was carried out to pinpoint which environmental variables influenced the plant data set. Results show a total of 37 species belonging to 17 families, with 18 species are listed under by IUCN and seven species are listed by DAO 2017-11. Cluster analysis indicated 3 vegetation groupings or clusters named after the dominant species per plot, namely Cluster I (Hancea-Calophyllum-Macaranga-Ficus-Gnetum), Cluster II (Monoon-Wallaceodendron-Artocarpus-Hancea-Bago-eho), and Cluster III (Bridelia-Monoon-Neonauclea-Gnetum-Artocarpus-Sterculia-Hancea). GUI 02 plot (Cluster 1) was observed as the most diverse with the highest Simpson’s index and Fisher’s alpha, as well as the highest in total number of tree species. Canonical correspondence analysis indicated elevation, temperature and anthropogenic disturbances as the major factors influencing the vegetation diversity and composition. This can be used to formulate forest management strategies for the sustainable conservation of forests over limestone in GMRPLS.

Floral composition and diversity of ultramafic forests in Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, Philippines

The Philippines has suffered tremendous deforestation due to rampant anthropogenic impacts such as mining. In particular, the forests of Homonhon Island are threatened by mining activities. In this study, we assessed its ultramafic vegetation's floristic composition and diversity to initiate its conservation efforts on Homonhon Island. In five sampling areas on the island, we have documented 181 species in 148 genera and 83 families, with 176 native species. Twenty-two species are classified as threatened based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature. On the other hand, in DENR-DAO 2017-11, 38 species are classified as threatened. Homonhon Island exhibits a very high species diversity overall, and the forests in Barangay Bitaugan revealed the highest species diversity among the sampled areas. Alstonia macrophylla and Terminalia surigaensis chiefly dominates the island's forests. Despite being threatened by mining, Homonhon Island's ultramafic forests exhibit a diverse floristic composition worthy of protection. It serves as a sanctuary for many of the Philippines' highly threatened species. Its local government agencies should implement strict protection and management policies to prevent further disturbance to its flora. We can anticipate this study to be used in the restoration, rehabilitation, and conservation of the remaining forests on the island.

Species Diversity and Carbon Stock of Mangrove in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines

Mangrove forests sequester substantial amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide, store carbon in their biomass, and have the highest carbon pool of any forest. The Philippines is one of the mangrove-rich countries, with almost 1.9% of the global mangroves. No current published works on mangroves exist in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines. This study utilized a non-destructive technique through quadrat sampling to identify and measure mangroves’ biodiversity and carbon stock. The allometric equation was applied to quantify the carbon stock and Shannon-Wiener diversity index to determine the biodiversity. Twelve species were identified from the 36 sampling plot with 10 × 10 meter. Results showed the mean species evenness of 0.28 and the Shannon-Wiener diversity value of 0.92, indicating very low diversity. The overall aboveground, belowground, total carbon stock, and CO2 sequestration of 209 t/ha, 76 t/ha, 157 t/ha, and 575 CO2 t/ha, respectively. The test revealed that comparing the six barangays regarding species diversity and carbon stocks gives no statistically significant difference of 0.032 and 0.046, respectively. Considering the estimated carbon stock and CO2 equivalent accounted from the tree biomass, the mangrove stands in Guiuan have the potential to store and sequester a large amount of carbon dioxide.

Undergraduate students’ modular experiences in learning mathematics in the new normal education

<span lang="EN-US">The modular approach has been proven to be an effective tool in mathematics learning. However, this approach presents challenges regarding students’ learning. Hence, this study was conducted to determine and compare the modular experiences of 55 Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) Math students of Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) Salcedo based on gender, age, and year level. The study utilized a descriptive-comparative design and a survey questionnaire. Percentage, mean, t-test, and </span><span lang="EN-US">analysis of variance </span><span lang="EN-US">(</span><span lang="EN-US">ANOVA) were used to treat the data. The study revealed that respondents were satisfied with their modular experience in learning mathematics in the new normal education. Specifically, the respondents rated their experience satisfactory in good teaching, high in clear outcomes, manageable in appropriate workload, moderate in appropriate assessment, and average in generic skills. Furthermore, the study found a significant difference in good teaching, clear outcomes, appropriate workload, appropriate assessment, generic skills, and satisfaction with modular learning across the respondents’ year level, but insignificant across age and gender. Based on the findings, it is recommended that teachers should attend intensive seminars and training on current trends in math teaching and module development. Modules’ quality must be improved considering the workload, assessment, outcomes, and skills development.</span>

Species Composition, Relative Abundance, Distribution, and Size Structure of Spiny Lobsters (Panulirus spp.) in Eastern Visayas, Philippines

Spiny lobsters are an important resource of the artisanal fishery in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It has long been harvested and contributes to the region's local economy. Despite being a high-value species, the spiny lobster resource has not been monitored and regulated for decades. This study aimed to assess the spiny lobsters in Eastern Visayas and provide recent information to support local resource management. Spiny lobsters were assessed from 2018 to 2019 in four major sampling areas in Eastern Visayas: (1) Guiuan and (2) San Policarpo in Eastern Samar province, (3) San Jose in Northern Samar, and (4) Silago-Hinunangan in Southern Leyte. Species composition, relative abundance, geographical and seasonality distribution, and size structure of spiny lobster resource in the region were described. Six species and subspecies of the genus Panulirus were observed in the catch landings: P. penicillatus (65%), P. ornatus (18%), P. versicolor (2.8%), P. femoristriga (5.3%), P. longipes longipes (6.1%), and P. longipes bispinosus (1.7%). Incidental catches (1.3%) of the ambiguous forms of P. longipes were also observed. P. penicillatus were more prevalent in areas exposed to the Pacific, such as Guiuan and San Policarpo, while adult P. ornatus were chiefly harvested in Northern Samar and Southern Leyte. The other lobster species were either occasional or rare in some areas. Calmer waters and good weather during dry months in Eastern Visayas allow fishers to sail and gather lobsters. The surge in the abundance of P. ornatus and P. penicillatus from July to December was also affected by market demand. Panulirus femoristriga, P. versicolor, and P. longipes subspecies generally peaked from April to June in Eastern Samar and July to September in Northern Samar and Southern Leyte areas. These species would decline in abundance towards the end of the year. The general size structure of spiny lobster catches in Eastern Visayas revealed extreme harvesting of juveniles and sub-adults (< 77.5 mm CL), except for P. ornatus. The fishery could be on the verge of growth overfishing since 50-90% of the catch have CL below their size at first maturity. Panulirus ornatus is targeted at larger sizes (96–107 mm CL) and as a live catch due to its high value and marketability. Raising awareness of the species, reinforcing existing regulations on minimum size limits, and prohibiting the use of compressor diving as a hazardous collection method should be prioritized by fishery managers to protect both the spiny lobster resource and the gatherers in Eastern Visayas.

CORRELATES OF MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 9 LEARNERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS DIVISION OF EASTERN SAMAR AMIDST PANDEMIC

The existence of the COVID-19 pandemic brought extraordinary challenges in the division of Eastern Samar, many factors affiliating in terms of academic performance, especially in mathematics subjects, learners, homes, and schools. The results showed that most of the respondents were academic achievers on their previous grade levels, wherein their parents were high school graduates, high-income earners, longer distance from their residence to the school of four kilometers and above, and most teachers monitor learners progress only once per week. Hence, available learning materials at home and school are android cellphones, books, and references that serve as a reading guide and access to learning towards a modular approach in teaching. However, the respondents attitudes toward mathematics and math anxiety were average levels. Moreover, the data revealed that grade 9 learners performed not satisfactorily in mathematics performance. Using inferential statistics specifically Pearson r, Point-biserial r, and Spearman rho correlational analysis it was found that the parameters of learners and home factors had a significant impact, while school factors had no significant impact on mathematics performance. Based on these findings, the researcher recommends that parents be actively engaged in supporting, providing, and sustaining adequate learning materials in new normal education. Schools must improve learning materials, and facilities, and always monitor learning outcomes provided with necessary interventions for academically challenging learners. KEYWORDS: covid-19 pandemic, correlation, grade 9 learners, mathematics performance, mathematics attitudes, and anxiety