Ascend’s Editorial Team

Caren C. Sasan

MBA

Associate Editor

Reamuel R. Bañados

MBA, CLSSBB, COMS, CHRA, CRS

Associate Editor

Dr. John Lemuel G. Buntigao

Section Editor

University of the Visayas

Field of specialization: Management, Business, Marketing, Operations, Six Sigma, and Entrepreneurship

Dr. Kevin B. Arbolado

Section Editor

Arellano University

Field of specialization: Language, Business, Hospitality, Information Technology

Dr. Jonald B. Sia

Section Editor

Osmeña Colleges

Field of specialization: Public Administration, Educational Management, English, Administration and Supervision, Strategic Management and Leadership

Dr. Fatima L. Belocura

Section Editor

University of the Visayas

Field of specialization: Social Sciences, Mathematics, Education, Research Management and Development

Dr. Jonel C. Garma

Section Editor

DepEd — Maghaway National High School

Field of specialization: Language Studies, Curriculum Development, Educational Management

Dr. Jericho Y. Baybayan

Section Editor

Notre Dame University

Field of specialization: Mathematics, Statistics, Social Sciences, and General Education

Freeland Echaves

LPT, MAEd

Section Editor

Asian College Technology (ACT)

Field of specialization: Science Education, STEM, and Research Instrumentation

Dr. Louie P. Hijalda

MAN, RN

Section Editor

University of San Agustin

Field of specialization: Allied Health, Social Sciences, Mental Health and Nursing Education, Clinical Practice and Public Health

Prof. Reymond F. Julian

RCRIM, MPA, MSCJ, DHUM (HC)

Section Editor

Headstart College of Cotabato

Field of specialization: Criminology, Health and Safety Policy, Forensic Science, Public Administration, Private Security, Safety and Health, Organization, and Administration

Sayer Bin Shafi

Section Editor

Midwestern State University

Field of specialization: Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Financial Analytics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, Business Intelligence, and Decision Support Systems

Dr. Jelissa G. Glores

Section Editor

National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)

Field of specialization: Management Engineering, Business and Management

Dr. Jasper Kim M. Rabago

Section Editor

Mariano Marcos State University

Field of specialization: Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, History, Tech-Voc Education, Social Studies, Behavioral Science, Anthropology, Ethnography, Educational Research, Sociology

Dennis Alquiroz De Jesus

LPT, TEFL, MAEd

Peer Reviewer

Philippine College of Criminology

Field of specialization: Criminology Education, Educational Research, Research Methodology, Criminal Justice Education, Higher Education and Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership and Management, Assessment, Measurement, and Evaluation, Research Ethics and Integrity, Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research, and English Language Education

Jocelyn B. Benter

RCrim, PhD Criminal Justice

Peer Reviewer

Bulacan State University

Field of specialization: Law, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Science

Marilyn R. Castro

EdD

Peer Reviewer

Cabading Elementary School, SDO Antipolo

Field of specialization: Management, Curriculum Development, Special Needs Education, Primary Mathematics, Research

Dr. Jonel C. Garma

Peer Reviewer

DepEd Talisay City — Maghaway National High School

Field of specialization: Language Studies, Curriculum Development, Educational Management

Dr. Joan Torres Algo

LPT

Peer Reviewer

Bangkulasi Senior High School

Field of specialization: English Language Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Research, Literacy Development

Erick D. Aquino

LPT, MAEd-SST

Peer Reviewer

Samar National School of Arts and Trades

Field of specialization: Education, Social Science, Humanities

Glen Mar M. De Lana

LPT, MAEM, EdD (IP)

Peer Reviewer

Lipa Adventist Academy

Field of specialization: Education Management, Curriculum, Leadership

Jica Ceszaraine P. Loquellano

MAEM

Peer Reviewer

University of the Visayas

Field of specialization: Social Sciences, Education, Public Administration, Human Resource Management

Fatima L. Belocura

LPT, PhD

Peer Reviewer

University of the Visayas

Field of specialization: Research Development and Management, Education, Social Sciences, Mathematics Education

Reamuel R. Bañados

MBA, CLSSBB, COMS, CRS, CHRA

Peer Reviewer

St. Cecilia's College-Cebu, Inc.

Field of specialization: Business, Management, Marketing, Operations, and Entrepreneurship

Dr. John Lemuel G. Buntigao

Peer Reviewer

Cebu Institute of Technology — University

Field of specialization: Management, Business, Marketing, Operations, Six Sigma, and Entrepreneurship

Caren Campos-Sasan

PhD-BA (candidate)

Peer Reviewer

St. Cecilia's College-Cebu, Inc.

Field of specialization: Finance, Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship, and Business Education

Freeland Echavez

LPT, MAEd

Peer Reviewer

University of Cebu — South

Field of specialization: Science Education, STEM, Research Instrumentation, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Mixed-method

Jeric E. Suguis

PhD

Peer Reviewer

Davao de Oro State College

Field of specialization: Education, Pedagogy, Physical Education and Sports

Jellow Sumabong-Painagan

PhD

Peer Reviewer

University of the Visayas

Field of specialization: English Language Teaching, Education, Linguistics

John Michael V. Sasan

CHRA, LPT

Peer Reviewer

PAU Excellencia Global Academy Foundation, Inc.

Field of specialization: Education and Philosophy

Gegie D. Gervacio

MBA

Peer Reviewer

Palawan State University

Field of specialization: Business, Economics, Management and Education

Rhanny Lansang

MBA

Peer Reviewer

University of Santo Tomas

Field of specialization: Business, Financial Awareness, and Sustainability

Louie P. Hijalda

PhD, MAN, RN

Peer Reviewer

University of San Agustin

Field of specialization: Allied Health, Social Sciences, Mental Health and Nursing Education, Clinical Practice and Public Health

Danrev T. Dela Cruz

FPAERE, MAEd, LPT

Peer Reviewer

Richwell Colleges, Incorporated

Field of specialization: Social Sciences, Education and Tourism Management

Jovenil R. Bacatan

PhD

Peer Reviewer

UM Peñaplata College

Field of specialization: Educational Management, Mathematics Education

Nick John B. Solar

MA

Peer Reviewer

DepEd Division of Iloilo, Janiuay National Comprehensive High School

Field of specialization: Social Science and Education

Mr. Sadikul U. Abdulbasil

LPT, MALTE

Peer Reviewer

Mindanao State University — Sulu

Field of specialization: English language studies, English language Teaching

Roger J. Coria

LSSWB, LSSYB

Peer Reviewer

University of Antique Tario-Lim Memorial Campus

Field of specialization: Language, Linguistics, and Applied Linguistics

Abdulla I. Mohammad

LPT, EdD

Peer Reviewer

Mindanao State University — Sulu

Field of specialization: Social Sciences, Peace Education, School Administration

Joan S. Rajah

Peer Reviewer

University of San Jose Recoletos

Field of specialization: Software Engineering, Educational Technology, Robotics, Augmented Reality, Computational Thinking Skills

Mary Grace M. Villaflores

LPT, EdD

Peer Reviewer

National University Manila

Field of specialization: Education

Claro Ganac

DBA

Peer Reviewer

One Cainta College

Field of specialization: Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and Education Research

Dr. Ace N. Bombaes

LPT

Peer Reviewer

National University Dasmariñas

Field of specialization: Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Leadership, Management

Asst. Prof. Bobby Buendia

Peer Reviewer

National University Lipa

Field of specialization: General Education, Social Sciences, Educational Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability

Dr. Samuel A. Balbin

Peer Reviewer

Rizal Technological University

Field of specialization: Social Sciences, Education, Technology Education

Dr. Jonald B. Sia

Peer Reviewer

Osmeña Colleges

Field of specialization: English, Educational Management, Administration and Supervision, Public Administration, Strategic Management and Leadership

Edmond P. Freo

LL.B, PhD, LPT

Peer Reviewer

Quezon City University

Field of specialization: Business, Management, Entrepreneurship, Research, Innovation

Ian C. Garde

MAEM, LPT, CHRA, SMRIEdr

Peer Reviewer

Field of specialization: Science Education and Educational Management

John Carlo B. Floro

MBA

Peer Reviewer

Pambayang Dalubhasaan ng Marilao

Field of specialization: Business, Management, Tourism, Hospitality, Human Resource Management, Events Management

Sherwin P. Sollano

RND, LPT, MEd-EM

Peer Reviewer

University of the Mindanao

Field of specialization: Public Health, Food Science and Nutrition, Health Education, Education

Apollo A. Endrano

PhD

Peer Reviewer

University of the Cordilleras

Field of specialization: Education, Pedagogy, Management, Technology, and Social Sciences

Angel Lhi D. Alcalde

PhD

Peer Reviewer

Notre Dame of Midsayap College

Field of specialization: Educational Management, Biology, and Case Studies

Ronel T. Batisla-on

LPT, MAT

Peer Reviewer

Malaptan National High School

Field of specialization: Social Science/Social Studies, Cultural Studies

Albert C. Drio

LPT, MA-LLI

Peer Reviewer

Sta. Lucia High School

Field of specialization: English Language, Literature, Teaching, and Learning

Prof. Reymond F. Julian

RCRIM, MPA, MSCJ, DHUM (HC)

Peer Reviewer

Headstart BARMM

Field of specialization: Criminology, Health and Safety Policy, Forensic Science, Public Administration, Private Security, Safety and Health, Organization, and Administration

Rolane E. Sison

LPT, MA ECE

Peer Reviewer

Pangasinan State University

Field of specialization: Early Childhood Education, Inclusive Education, and Curriculum and Instruction

Meldian M. Jacalan

LPT, CISDP, MBA

Peer Reviewer

Field of specialization: Accounting, Business Education, Educational Management, Social Science Education, and Financial Literacy

Jose B. Bueno

LPT, MAEd, PhD, JD

Peer Reviewer

Schools Division Office — Tabaco City

Field of specialization: Action and Basic Research, Human Resource Management, and Education Laws

Joseph Michael R. Japin

MPH, CRS

Peer Reviewer

La Consolacion College, Bais City

Field of specialization: Public Health, Biological Sciences, and Science Education

Nimcy M. Ortiz

EdD

Peer Reviewer

DepEd SDO Cabuyao City, Laguna

Field of specialization: Education

Jayvie Bryle C. Camilo

MAEd-AS, LPT, CRA

Peer Reviewer

University of the Visayas — Dalaguete Campus

Field of specialization: Educational Management and Development, GAD, Qualitative and Quantitative

Aris Kendell R. Bungabong

PhDNS, RN, LPT

Peer Reviewer

St. Anthony's College

Field of specialization: Nursing Education, Health Sciences, Education, Qualitative and Quantitative Research

Dennis C. Ramirez

EdD, PhD

Peer Reviewer

DepEd Schools Division of Ilocos Norte

Field of specialization: Research, Social Sciences, Educational Management

Suzy May R. Fabular

LPT, JD

Peer Reviewer

Macabalan National High School; University of Science and Technology Southern Philippines

Field of specialization: Language, Social Sciences and Action Research

Darwin G. Dela Cruz

MDC

Peer Reviewer

Pampanga State Agricultural University

Field of specialization: Communication, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Media Studies

Jimmy M. Caltino

PhD

Peer Reviewer

Cavite State University — Bacoor City Campus

Field of specialization: Social Sciences, Criminology, Criminal Justice

Khunakene F. Facullo

MAEd-English

Peer Reviewer

Batangas State University

Field of specialization: English, Language, Literature, and Education

Frank Anthony B. Magsucang

LPT, EdD, CRS

Peer Reviewer

DepEd — San Antonio Elementary School

Field of specialization: Education and Educational Management

James E. Dalis

MSCJ

Peer Reviewer

Cavite State University — Bacoor Campus

Field of specialization: Criminology, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Social Sciences

John Nhoel M. Bernabe

LPT

Peer Reviewer

Legacy College of Compostela, Inc.

Field of specialization: Social Sciences, Language Education, and Education

Romel C. Mutya

LPT, DPA

Peer Reviewer

Cebu Technological University — Danao Campus

Field of specialization: Science Education, Research and Evaluation, Social Sciences

Reynaldo C. Tondo, Jr.

LPT, MAEd

Peer Reviewer

CTU — Daanbantayan Campus, Tabogon Extension

Field of specialization: Education, Management, English Language Teaching and Linguistics, Research Development and Evaluation

Sayer Bin Shafi

Peer Reviewer

Midwestern State University

Field of specialization: Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Financial Analytics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, Business Intelligence, and Decision Support Systems

Edward Francis G. Gabor

LPT, MAEd

Peer Reviewer

Pamantasan ng Cabuyao (University of Cabuyao)

Field of specialization: Education, Education Management and Administration