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Talk the Talk: Determining How Effective Communication Can Make or Break Young Leaders

This study examined the communicative competence of Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in Catbalogan City, focusing on linguistic, sociolinguistic, discourse, and strategic competencies. Using a descriptive research design, data were gathered …

Perspectives of Barangay Officials in Western Samar Regarding the Role of Grammar in Local Governance

This study investigated the perceptions of barangay officials in Western Samar regarding the role of grammar in local governance, particularly in communication, instruction, and public service delivery. Using a descriptive …

The State of Local Health in Samar, Philippines: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed-Method Study of Healthcare Access, Service Delivery, and Health Governance

This study examined the state of local health in Samar Province under the Universal Health Care (UHC) framework using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. Quantitative data from 420 healthcare users …

The Role of Government Spending in Economic Growth and Wealth Improvement in Eastern Visayas

This study analyzed the relationship between government spending, economic growth, and wealth improvement in Eastern Visayas using secondary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority and the International Wealth Index covering …

Discovering Flow: Highlighting Positive Psychology in Public Service for Improved Governance in Samar

This study examined the role of positive psychology, particularly psychological flow, in enhancing public service performance and governance in Samar. Using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, quantitative and qualitative data …

Moving Towards Technology-Based Barangay Local Government Unit in Samar: A Computer Literacy Assessment

This study assessed the computer literacy of barangay officials and employees in selected municipalities in Samar as part of the Moving Towards Technology-Based LGU initiative. It evaluated respondents’ basic computer …

Barangay Governance Capabilities of Barangay Officials in Samar

This study examined the governance capabilities of barangay officials in Samar in terms of accountability, direction, fairness, transparency, and performance. Using a descriptive-evaluative research design, data were gathered through surveys …

The Discourse of Poverty: Perspectives of LGU Officials

This study examined how LGU officials construct and interpret poverty through discourse in selected municipalities in Samar. Using qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews, document analysis, and discourse analysis, the …

Political Families in Eastern Visayas: A Historical Analysis of Dynastic Politics

Political dynasty is rampant in Philippine politics. A number of political clans holding their respective turfs or bailiwicks has, since then, been in power. While some families foster development in …

Sympathetic Experiences and Challenges of Barangay Secretaries in Samar: Managing the Work Weight (SEC of BSec in Samar)

This qualitative study explored the lived experiences, training needs, and work performance challenges of Barangay Secretaries in the municipalities of San Sebastian and Talalora, Samar. Using a phenomenological approach guided …

Leadership Practices through Appreciative Inquiry for Improved Governance

This study utilized Appreciative Inquiry using the 5D model to explore leadership practices for improved governance in selected barangays in Samar. Using a strengths-based and collaborative approach, the research examined …

Examining the State of Human Rights Temperature (HRT) of Local Officials in Samar, Philippines: A Phenomenological Study

This study examined the lived experiences of local officials in Catbalogan City, Samar, in understanding and practicing human rights through the Human Rights Temperature (HRT) framework. Guided by Husserlian phenomenology …