The study determined the state of ICT integration and the level of its implementation in the school learning system of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Junior High Schools in The Division of General Santos City during the school year 2019-2020. It utilized convergent parallel mixed method. Findings show ICT teachers taking big roles in the implementation of the program where learners were encouraged to participate in class. They maximize the teaching-learning process despite a gap on the facility maintenance and upgrading software and internet connection as hindering factors in delivering better educational services. While there were computers provided, not all learners were able to use or access them. While ICT teachers were guided by the curriculum guide with the competencies required as their legal framework, they have not established standardized modules. They only relied on the available resources in the internet. A concrete systematic approach in terms of maximizing resources, training and professional development and research was not applied. While the administration was supportive, budget allocation for the program cannot totally suffice the needs in the teaching-learning process and in the school learning system as a whole. Stakeholders’ involvement in ICT integration was evident, but there is less impact to the program as they were tapped only if needed. An organized and sustained support specifically on monitoring and evaluation of the ICT program is needed. Generally, the absence of sufficient budget and clearly identified ICT infrastructure are the major flaws of the system. The system is run through the initiatives and ingenuity of the teachers, rather than a clearly defined and implemented system. While there are positive feelings regarding the contribution of ICT to the teaching-learning environment, many teachers expressed the need for a more comprehensive intervention on ICT development.
HIV has been prevailing in many societies as a health threat and numerous men are affected of this global health crisis. This study aimed to explore the knowledge, attitude, and sexual risk behaviors of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) men having sex with men (MSM) about HIV. Through a qualitative using case study research design, in-depth key informant interviews (KIIs) were done to secure primary data collection and better understand the informants’ experiences and perceptions about HIV. The informants of the study involved 10 OFWs who worked in Dubai, UAE. Based on thematic data analysis, findings highlighted that the informants were knowledgeable of HIV transmission, symptoms, and prevention and treatment. They avoid drug use and practice safe sex especially through condom use to avoid HIV infection. However, they admitted to sexual risk behaviors. Consequently, the MSM pointed out the stigma, insecurity, and hopelessness of people dealing and living with HIV disease and enjoin people to give them fair treatment and acceptance in society. This study recommends expanding HIV awareness campaign programs to lessen the HIV disease and discrimination against people with HIV through promoting in social media and other relevant platforms and health support services.
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