SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions - WVSU's Contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goal

Exploiting electoral exchanges: The rules on substitution of candidates in the Philippine electoral system

Ruel, Philipp Centenni L. (College of Law, West Visayas State University, 2021)

(Extract) Every six years, Filipinos are set to elect the new President, Vice President, and Senators while the selection of new members of the House of Representatives, mayors, governors, barangay officials, as well ...

Towards a clean and honest elections: Jurisprudence on election-related offenses: Prospects for 2022 national election and beyond

Heler, Victoria A.G.; Gumban, Theda Grace S. (College of Law, West Visayas State University, 2021-2022)

(Extract) The vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it”. Democracy thrives when people actively participate and take part in social ...

Motivations and challenges of adult women learners pursuing elementary education in Philippine higher education

Leysa, Rundy C.

(Taylor and Francis, 2025-11-26)

In the Philippines, the growing participation of adult women learners in elementary education degree programs raises critical questions of equity, gendered access, and social justice in higher education. This study examines ...

Behind the bars and beyond: A qualitative exploration of Filipino families embracing returning prisoners

Ballaret, Jeffrey R.

(SAGE Publications Inc., 2025)

This phenomenological study explores in depth the complex cultural realities faced by Filipino families as they welcome back their formerly incarcerated relatives. It fills a gap by providing an expanded view of how Filipino ...

Zones of peace through the lens of a teacher- photographer

Jabor, Rodgen M. (West Visayas State University, 2017-03)

This qualitative study was conducted using the narrative inquiry approach to find out whether the message, "This School is a Zone of Peace" has reached inside the classroom or just remains in a banner through documenting ...

Participatory photography as a creative and collaborative tool in teaching peace education

Jabor, Rodgen M.

(Peace and Conflict Studies, 2024-05)

Peace and education are inseparable. Grounding on the aforementioned premise, peace education has become part of the curriculum in a number of countries including the Philippines. Along with the inclusion of peace education ...

Setting the peace table: Early childhood education peace practices vis-a vis the kindergarten curriculum

Janay, Verna Jade

; Palmos, Rejie F. (Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Association, 2023)

This study investigated the Peace Education Awareness, Early Childhood Education Domains Awareness and the peace practices of the Early Childhood Education Professionals. There are 123 out of 177 schools that are selected ...

Attributes and contribution of peace education leaders: Towards an emerging model

Abolucion, John Ian M. (West Visayas State University, 2018-04)

This qualitative study which took the form of multiple case studies dealt with the five peace education leaders residing in Region VI. Anchored on Dewey's Theory of Progressivism that views education as a process of social ...

Librarians’ civic roles and responsibilities: Issues in information crises and information disorders

Yap, Joseph

; Barátné Hajdu, Ágnes

; Kiszl, Péter

(Dnipro National University of Railway Transport named after Academician V. Lazaryan, 2023-10-06)

Objective: Public libraries can be powerful advocates for civic engagement. They have a responsibility to rekindle civil society and educate and inform the public. Libraries must expand their role beyond physical and ...

Speech by Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz during the state of the university address and midterm report on February 8, 2022

Villaruz, Joselito F. (West Visayas State University, 2022-02-08)

Speech by Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz during the state of the university address on January 28, 2025

Villaruz, Joselito F. (West Visayas State University, 2025-01-28)

Bullying experiences, coping mechanisms, lessons learned and aspirations of high school working students

Rendaje, Pauline Marie A. (West Visayas State University, 2021-06)

This qualitative study which utilized the narrative-based inquiry, explored the life testimonies of five (5) working students who experienced bullying at Botong Cabanbanan National High School, Botong, Oton Iloilo, S.Y. ...

School heads' multidimensional attitude and extent of implementation of inclusive education

Encarnacion, Jan Ronhel F. (West Visayas State University, 2022-12)

This correlational research aimed to determine the attitude of school heads toward inclusive education in the three dimensions of attitude—cognitive, affective, and behavioral. It also aimed to determine the extent of ...

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.

(Villupuram: International Journal of Innovation Scientific Research and Review, 2023-01)

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 ...