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    Beneath the veil of pedagogy: Exploring the lived experiences of Muslim women teaching Arabic language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE)
    Esquivel, Mary Ann C. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-06)
    The purpose of this study was to describe and examine the lived experiences of ten female teachers teaching Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) in Sarangani. The experiences of these teachers were discovered through the utilization of phenomenological study methods, including focus groups and in-depth interviews, with an emphasis on the difficulties, solutions, and inspirations they encountered while teaching. The findings identified four main general themes: (1) Journeying faith-based teaching and leadership adaptable to Muslim societal expectations as an Ustazah (Female Muslim teacher), which highlights the dual role of educators as both teachers and moral guides within the context of Muslim societal values; (2) Complexity of Delivering ALIVE Education Amid Resource Limitations, Logistical Barriers, and Diverse Muslim Students' Needs, which discusses the challenges faced due to limited resources, long commutes, and the varied academic needs of students; (3) Addressing the gap for Resource Limitations, Student Engagements, and Culturally Responsive Teaching, focusing on how teachers creatively engage students and employ culturally relevant teaching strategies to bridge these gaps; and (4) ALIVE education upholds cultural values and fosters growth through resilient Muslim women teachers, emphasizing the resilience and perseverance of these teachers in maintaining cultural integrity and academic standards despite the challenges. The study concludes by underscoring the importance of resourcefulness, community support, and ongoing professional development for these teachers to effectively nurture both the academic and moral growth of their students.
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    Analysis of the factors to sugarcane production and farmers' planting intentions in the provinces of Davao del Sur, Sarangani and South Cotabato
    Granada, Ijade T. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-06)
    The study aimed to analyze the factors to sugarcane production and planting intentions of sugarcane farmers in Davao del Sur, Sarangani and South Cotabato. The study utilized a descriptive-quantitative survey research design, administered to the 89 selected medium-large scale sugarcane farmers using sampling technique. The study used statistical tools to analyze and describe the study. The results showed that the sector was largely composed of aging farmers with limited formal education, which may hinder the adoption of modern farming techniques. Farm-related issues such as hilly/rolling terrains and dependence on rainwater heightened vulnerability to climate variability. Economic and social factors highlight farmers' strong influence sugarcane production. Consistently, correlational analysis showed that economic factors had the strongest and appeared most significant to farmers' planting intentions. Multiple regression confirmed economic factors as the sole predictor on farmers' planting intentions. Based on the findings, the Department of Agriculture and State Universities and Colleges should launch youth-targeted agricultural programs in modern sugarcane farming techniques. The government agencies should introduce mechanization suited for hilly/rolling terrains including irrigation projects to reduce reliance on rainwater and provide production support programs and policy efforts in strengthening market prices, minimizing costs and access to affordable credit for the sustainability of sugarcane farming.