https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/1052 2026-07-15T05:21:32Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/751 Speech by Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz during the state of the university address on January 28, 2025 Villaruz, Joselito F. 2025-01-28T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/1014 Transforming families through free tertiary education grants in the Philippines Olapane, Elias; Contreras, Rosario Clarabel; Quindipan, Nelma Education is a fundamental right, yet access to tertiary education remains a challenge for marginalized communities worldwide. To address this, the Philippine government launched the Expanded Students’ Grant-in-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGP-PA) in 2013, offering free college education to impoverished but academically inclined students. This qualitative case study explored the transformative effects of this program on selected graduate-grantees and their families. Findings reveal that economic hardship motivated participants to overcome challenges, supported by parents, friends, and strong faith. The program substantially improves their socio-economic conditions. It underscores how free tertiary education fosters social and economic empowerment for vulnerable populations. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/532 Sa likod sang rehas: Educational needs of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) as the basis for an extension program Sagge, Roberto G., Jr.; Bacio, Jr., Salvador P.; Cabiles, Neña Vanessa A.; Cepeda, Ma. Ernalyn B.; Cordero, Evelyn M.; Delgado, Cheryl Lyn C.; Denusta, Jonalyn L.; Embajador, Pearly Jade N.; Espedion, Jr., Romeo T.; Gaitan, Obed Joy B.; Jamero, Eleanor S.; Labis, Sybel Joy F.; Magno, Ricky M.; Quidato, Julie Gay B.; Rico, Julynn J. The purpose of research cum extension was to identify the educational needs for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). The participants were the 292 randomly selected PDLs of Iloilo District Jail - Male Dormitory. A 30-item researcher-made survey was used to gather the data. The educational needs were categorized into literacy, numeracy, entrepreneurial, and livelihood skills. Frequency count and rank were the statistical tools used. The result showed that the needs for literacy were: can read and understand simple passages in Hiligaynon, Filipino, and English; be able to write simple stories in Hiligaynon, Filipino, and English; and know how to spell words. For numeracy, the identified needs were: to answer simple math problems; know how to perform the basic operation; and know how to solve the discount that is given to the purchased products. For entrepreneurial and livelihood skills, the results were: able to create a personal budget plan; identify appropriate business or livelihood based on the actual budget plan; and come up with a personal plan on how to improve yourself and your community through simple and productive actions. Based on the result of the study, the extension program developed was Pagbulig, Pagpabakod, kag Pag uswag (3Ps) Program for PDLs. With the goal of the university to serve the least, the last, and the lost, it is recommended that the program will be implemented. 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/867 Redefining fatherhood: The lived experiences of stay-at-home fathers in a Filipino transnational family Ballaret, Jeffrey R.; Lanada, Jonel P. The Filipino family dynamics have evolved because of globalization and migration. This has changed the traditional family norms in the Philippines. As a result, the number of Stay-At-Home-Fathers (SAHFs) has increased, with fathers becoming primary givers and mothers becoming breadwinners. A phenomenological qualitative study was utilized in this study to understand the lived experiences of SAHFs focused on their life history, present experiences, and their reflections on hopes and aspirations. Reasons for becoming a SAHF are largely based on the socioeconomic status of the family and the readiness to end the cycle of poverty. Though there is an increased number of SAHFs, they continue to face isolation, stereotypes, and stigma. They expressed a desire for greater appreciation and understanding of their parental and emotional lives as fathers while finding balance in their new role and contribution to the family. 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z