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CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM

Introduction

Challenges are ubiquitous in every sphere of life. They can often seem

insurmountable, pushing people to grow and adapt in the face of adversity.

Whether it’s navigating personal struggles or tackling societal issues,

challenges can test someone’s strength and resilience. However, not all

challenges are created equal, and some may require a more nuanced and

tailored approach. It is essential to learn to effectively navigate these

challenges and utilize all the skills and resources to live a fulfilling life.

In early 2020, after the December 2019 outbreak in China, the coronavirus

quickly spread around the world. This virus called COVID-19 is a disease

caused by SARS-COV-2 that can trigger what doctors call respiratory tract

infection. It can affect the upper respiratory tract (sinuses, nose, and throat) or

lower respiratory tract (windpipe and lungs). It spreads the same way other

viruses do, mainly through person-to-person contact. Infections range from

mild to deadly (Brennan, 2022).

An unprecedented number of deaths and illnesses has been recorded

forcing the government to implement emergency measures such as

lockdowns and social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus. The

government also provides financial assistance, addresses economic crises,

and provides mental health support to affected individuals, especially those in

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marginalized communities who are disproportionately affected by the

pandemic.

The Philippines is one of the countries that hold the undesirable title of

having the world's longest lockdown for almost 16 months in mid-2021 which

resulted to other problems such as mental health issues and economic crisis

leaving people confused as to what is the biggest threat to their family – the

quick spread of the virus or the possible hunger that they may suffer.

COVID-19 profoundly impacted many individuals as they try to navigate

through the pandemic. It presented a wide range of challenges that have

affected all aspects of society from health and wellbeing to the economy,

education, and social interactions. One of the most affected sectors of the

country is the economy; COVID-19 caused economic crises such as

widespread job losses, hiring freezes, a shrinking job market, remote work,

and economic uncertainty. According to Ronald U. Mendoza (2021), during

the pandemic, the Philippine economy shifted from the Asian tiger to a sick

man again. In 2019, the Philippines was one of the fastest-growing

economies in the world. Posting over 6 percent average annual growth

between 2010 and 2019 (computed from the Philippine Statistics Authority

data on GDP growth rates at constant 2018 prices), the Philippines was touted

as the next Asian tiger economy. But in the year 2020, the Philippine

economic growth faltered, entering negative territory for the first time since

1999 – and the country experienced one of the deepest contractions in the

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In the writings of Mendoza,

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he stated that one of the reasons why the Philippine economy faltered is

because of the pandemic, the Philippine economic model appears more

vulnerable to disease outbreaks. He also stated that the pandemic handling is

problematic; the on-again, off-again lockdowns severely damaged the

economy. Third, the delays in vaccination rollouts which was initially hobbled

by the implementation and supply issues, and later affected by lingering

vaccine hesitancy (Mendoza, 2021).

The effects of lockdowns on the economy are significant and

far-reaching. Decreased consumer spending, disrupted supply chain,

reduced employment and income, and long-term economic impacts are

among the most notable consequences. Governments and businesses must

work together to mitigate the negative effects of lockdowns and support the

recovery process. It greatly impacted the global workforce, with fresh

graduates being among the most affected. Because of the pandemic, fresh

graduates struggle to secure employment in their chosen fields.

Aside from the economy, the pandemic also had a significant impact on

the mental health of individuals worldwide. The increase in stress levels,

anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and addiction, along with the mental

health challenges, are just some of the effects of the pandemic. According to

Lpisitz, et al., COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented hazards to

mental health globally. A high prevalence of adverse psychiatric symptoms

was reported in most studies. The COVID-19 pandemic represents an

unprecedented threat to mental health in high, middle, and low-income

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countries. In addition to flattening the curve of viral transmission, priority

needs to be given to the prevention of mental disorders (e.g. major depressive

disorders, PTSD, as well as suicide). A combination of government policy that

integrates viral risk mitigation with provisions to alleviate hazards to mental

health is urgently needed (Lpisitz, et.al 2020). As the country is under a

massive lockdown, people need to adjust to new ways of working and living.

This caused a great deal of stress and anxiety, particularly for those who have

lost their jobs or have been unable to see their loved ones. This also caused a

lot of stress to the fresh graduates as due to the pandemic, job opportunities

were limited, licensure examinations were suspended, and the economy was

in crisis.

The challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic are complex and

multifaceted, and it may not be possible to completely eliminate them.

However, there are several strategies that can be employed to mitigate the

impact of the pandemic and make it easier to cope with the challenges.

According to Cherry’s Sublimation Theory (2020), a defense mechanism is

an unconscious psychological defense that reduces the anxiety that may

result from unacceptable urges or harmful stimuli. Sublimation is one way that

the ego reduces the anxiety that can be created by unacceptable urges or

feelings. Sublimation works by channeling negative and unacceptable

impulses into behaviors that are positive and socially acceptable (Cherry,

2020). This theory is a concept in psychology that was first introduced by

Sigmund Freud, the founder of Psychoanalytic Theory. Sublimation Theory

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can help individuals to cope with the pandemic by finding healthy outlets for

their emotions and stress. This include engaging in physical exercises,

practicing mindfulness or meditation, or seeking professional support through

therapy or counseling.

Fresh graduates faced unique and numerous challenges in the midst of

the COVID-19 pandemic, from loss and isolation to uncertainty and anxiety as

they try to navigate their life and career in their chosen fields. But amidst these

challenges, there are coping mechanisms that help them survive in the midst

of the pandemic and also in the face of future challenges. Libon Community

College graduates were not spared from these challenges. In this study, the

researchers delved into the nature of the challenges brought by the pandemic

and the coping mechanisms that these graduates used to cope with this

unprecedented challenge in the midst of the pandemic. The researchers

chose the respondents from the Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEED)

graduates of Libon Community College (LICOM) for Academic Year

2019-2020. The researchers had four (4) respondents; a cum laude who had

the highest general weighted average in the batch, a married, an unmarried,

and a challenged student recommended by the school administration. The

said batch was chosen as they were the graduates during the pandemic. The

expected output of this study will be a documentary film on the respondents,

the problems they faced in the midst of the pandemic, and their coping

mechanism.
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Statement of the problem

This study sought to determine the problems and coping mechanisms

of the Libon Community College BEED Graduates Academic Year 2019-2020

in the midst of the pandemic.

Specifically, it answered the following questions:

1. What is the demographic profile of Selected BEED Graduates of Libon

Community College Year 2019-2020 in terms of:

a. Age ;

b. Gender;

c. Marital status;

d. Occupation; and

e. Financial status

2. What were the problems encountered by the respondents during the

pandemic?

3. What coping mechanisms did the respondents use to overcome problems

during the pandemic?

Scope and Delimitation

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In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic spread quickly and became a

worldwide pandemic after it was first identified in Wuhan, China. It had

significant impacts on various aspects of society, including healthcare

systems, economies, education, and mental health.

In this study, the researcher delved into the problems faced by the

graduates amid the pandemic, as well as the coping mechanisms that they

employed to overcome the challenges. The respondents of this study are the

selected BEED graduates of the Academic Year 2019-2020. The researchers

selected four BEED graduates; one married, one unmarried, one cum laude

and one challenged student as recommended by the school administration.

The researchers used qualitative study which is a type of research

methodology that focuses on understanding and interpreting the meaning that

individuals or groups ascribe to a particular social or human problem. The

researchers used interview questionnaires to gather the data needed. The

researcher excluded graduates of other courses of the same batch. The

researchers only focused on the problems of the respondents during the

pandemic.

Significance of the Study

This study is beneficial to the following:

Students. This study will help the students develop important skills and tools

for managing stress and adversity which promote their academic success

and overall well-being. This can also help in increasing student’s resilience
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and will help them to manage stress, anxiety, and other negative emotions in

difficult situations. This can also help them improve their mental health, and

increase their empathy and understanding. And mostly, this will help them to

prepare for future challenges.

School Administrator. The study’s findings will help school administrators

improve their academic programs, career services, alumni engagement, and

overall reputation leading to improved outcomes for both current and future

students. It can also help school administrators to adapt to the changing

needs of their graduates for success in a rapidly changing job market.

Local Government Unit (LGU). The findings and results of the study will help

the local government unit (LGU) and local policymakers to develop targeted

interventions to help graduates and allocate resources more effectively. This

can also help them foster community engagement and help them develop

more effective responses to support its constituents.

Teacher. The result of this study will help teachers to tailor their instruction,

provide better student support, improve communication, offer enhanced

career guidance, and promote empathy and understanding. This can

ultimately lead to better student outcomes and help prepare students for

success in a rapidly changing job market.

Parents. This will help the parents better understand their child’s

experiences, so they can offer emotional support to their children especially

those who are facing challenges.

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Future Researchers. The findings of this study will provide future researchers

with a foundation for future research. This can help them identify research

methods and techniques, plan future interventions and encourage

interdisciplinary research.

Definition of terms

To achieve clarity and avoid false impressions, the following terms are

operationally defined for readers to have a better understanding of the words.

Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED). A four-year degree program

designed to prepare students to become primary school teachers. The

program combines both theory and practice to teach the student the

necessary knowledge and skills a primary school teacher need (UST, 2012).

This refers to the Course offered by Libon Community College.

BEED graduate. A student who has the four-year BEED program that

provides academic training for future elementary school teachers of Grades 1-

6 through general education courses, professional education, and

specialization courses, (Law Insider, 2018). In this study, the four (4) selected

graduates of Libon Community College (LICOM) are the main subjects of this

study.

Challenged graduate. In this study, the term challenged graduate refers to

one of the respondents who had difficulty in studies as evidenced by the

respondent’s grades which were lower relative to other graduates’. The

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challenged student was also recommended by the administration to become

one of the respondents of this study.

Coping Mechanism. Any conscious or non-conscious adjustment or

adaptation that decreases tension and anxiety in a stressful experience or

situation. It is the adjustment or strategy of the person to cope and relies to

manage stress, anxieties, and problems they faced (Dictionary, 2018).

Financial Status. In the study the term financial status refers to the level of

income of the family and the income of the respondents amid the pandemic.

Jobs. A job is a role of a person in society. More specifically, a job is an

activity, usually regular and often done in exchange for a payment (Meriam

Webster Dictionary, 2012).

Mental Health. Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social

well-being. It affects how people think, feel, and act. It determines how we

handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. In this study, the term

mental health refers to correlated concerns that affect the daily life of the

respondents considering mental health.

Pandemic. A pandemic is a disease outbreak that spans several countries

and affects a large number of people. In this study, the term pandemic is the

situation that causes problems to the respondents.

Problems. A problem is generally considered to be a task, a situation, or a

person which is difficult to solve or settle, a doubtful case, or a complex task

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involving doubt and uncertainty (SpringerLink, 2012). In this study, the term

problems define as a crisis that the respondent faced amid the pandemic.

NOTES

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d%20adolescence%20through%20adulthood.

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Januarhttps://www.ready.gov/pandemic

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Universities of Santo Tomas, from the websites
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education/

BEED Graduates, 2018 Law insider, Retrieved in on June 22, 2022 from the
websites http://www.lawinsider.com/dictionary/beed-graduates/

Problems,2012, Springerlink, retrieved it on January 15, 2022 from the

websites https://link.springer.com/10.1007%2F978-1-4419-1428-6_914
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Financial (2021), retrieved it on January 15, 2022 from the websites

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/finance.asp

Jobs, Meriam Webster Dictionary retrieved it from the websites

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Challenged Student retrieve on June 8, 2022 from the websites, Cambridge

Dictionary,
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Financial Status retrieve on June 22,2022 from the websites, Law Insider, http:
//www.lawinsider.com/dictionary/financial-status
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CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

The present chapter provides a comprehensive review of the literature

and studies that are pertinent to the concepts and variables under

investigation. The information gathered in these areas provide insight into how

the current study can be conducted effectively. It also includes the synthesis

of the state-of-the-art, gap to be bridged by the study, conceptual and

theoretical frameworks, and paradigms.

Related Literature

The pandemic presented numerous challenges in many aspects of

daily life. It greatly affected every individual especially those in the marginal

sector of the country. According to Cepeda (2020), uncertainty of landing a

job loomed among graduates. This is what they are up against in the shadow

of the pandemic. Any expectations of marching across the stage in academic

regalia have been dashed as the spread of COVID-19 plunged the country into

quarantine and pushed schools to suspend graduation ceremonies or hold

them virtually. But this was only the beginning. The Philippines holds the

undesirable title of having the world’s longest lockdown. The pandemic has

been a period of upended plans and tested hopes. Almost every individual felt
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uncertainty during the pandemic because almost everything was limited from

social interaction to opportunities.

Aside from the new graduates, the pandemic greatly affected the

economy not just only in the Philippines but also around the globe. Even the

economy of the country gets uncertain because of the pandemic. It had

caused an economic crisis with widespread job losses and business closures.

Athwal et.al (2020) in their report mentioned that Covid-19 had made a

global impact on the graduate labor market. All of the respondents to this

survey described a negative change in the graduate labor market which they

attributed to Covid-19. Even in countries where Covid-19 cases and deaths

have been low, the pandemic is making a difference to the economy and

graduate recruitment. In countries like Australia, and New Zealand which have

managed the crisis well and have experienced few deaths, there is still

concern about longer-term economic impacts. While some of the Asian

countries have seen relatively few cases, there were still reports that

employers have concerns about the wider global impacts.

The Philippines held the longest lockdown and it undeniably affected

the economy of the country. According to Mendoza (2021), during the

pandemic, the Philippine economy sifted from the Asian tiger to a sick man

again. In 2019, the Philippines was one of the fastest-growing economies in

the world. Posting over 6 percent average annual growth between 2010 and

2019 (computed from the Philippine Statistics Authority data on GDP growth
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rates at constant 2018 prices), the Philippines was touted as the next Asian

tiger economy. But in the year 2020, the Philippine economic growth faltered,

entering negative territory for the first time since 1999 – and the country

experienced one of the deepest contractions in the Association of Southeast

Asian Nations (ASEAN). In the writings of Mendoza, he stated that one of the

reasons why the Philippine economy faltered is because of the pandemic. The

Philippine economic model appeared more vulnerable to disease outbreaks.

He also stated that the pandemic handling is problematic, the on-again,

off-again lockdowns severely damage the economy. Third, the delays of

vaccination rollouts which were initially hobbled by the implementation and

supply issues, and later affected by lingering vaccine hesitancy. The

economic crisis that is brought about by the pandemic greatly affected fresh

graduates, leaving many graduates struggling to secure employment in their

chosen fields.

According to the most recent research done by National Statistical

Coordination Board, as cited by Mark (2022), only 3 out of 20 households

belong to the middle-class population, with two-thirds of them reside in urban

areas. The middle class plays within the gap between the poor and the rich,

and based on these numbers, that line seems to be a lot thinner than what

many of us perceived the overall household income is a determinant of an

individual socioeconomic standing. The income classes for an average

household of five are as follows: Rich has a monthly income of ₱200,140 and

up; high income (but not rich) between ₱13, 484 and up; upper middle income,
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monthly income of ₱ 76,669 to ₱131,484; middle class between ₱43, 828 to

₱76,669 monthly income; lower middle class between ₱21,194 to ₱43,828

monthly income; low income (but not poor) between ₱9,520 to ₱ 21,000; and

poor with less than ₱10,957 monthly income.

Aside from the economy, the pandemic also affected the mental health

of some individuals. Lockdowns and social distancing measures forced

people to stay at home and limit social interactions, leading to increased

feelings of loneliness and isolation. Losing and finding a job in the midst of the

pandemic also caused a great deal of stress and anxiety.

Lpisitz, et. al (2020), reported that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to

unprecedented hazards to mental health globally. While psychological support

is being provided, the general public's mental health requires significant

attention as well. The COVID-19 pandemic represented an unprecedented

threat to mental health in high, middle, and low-income countries. In addition

to flattening the curve of viral transmission, priority needs to be given to the

prevention of mental disorders (e.g. major depressive disorder, PTSD, as well

as suicide).

According to Oducado et.al (2021), the COVID-19 pandemic is putting

new and unforeseen pressures and has resulted in substantial disruption in

the lives of people across the globe. The impact of COVID-19 on mental health

and psychological well-being.

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Connell, et.al (2012) identified six domains of mental health: well-being

and ill-being; control, autonomy, and choice; self-perception; belonging;

activity; and hope and hopelessness. Firstly, symptoms of ‘ill-being’ were

an intrinsic aspect of quality of life for people with severe mental health

problems. Additionally, a good quality of life was characterized by the feeling

of being in control (particularly of distressing symptoms), autonomy and

choice; a positive self-image; a sense of belonging; engagement in

meaningful and enjoyable activities; and feelings of hope and optimism.

Conversely, a poor-quality life, often experienced by those with severe mental

health difficulties, was characterized by feelings of distress; lack of control,

choice, and autonomy; low self-esteem and confidence; a sense of not being

part of society; diminished activity; and a sense of hopelessness and

demoralization. In this writing, it states that mental health issues can have a

significant impact on an individual’s quality of life. These issues can affect a

person’s ability to engage in daily activities, maintain relationships and

achieve goals.

The COVID-19 pandemic poses intricate and diverse challenges that

cannot be entirely eradicated. Nevertheless, there are numerous coping

mechanisms that can be implemented to alleviate the pandemic’s impact

and facilitate the management of its challenges.

Despite these challenges, fresh graduates should do their best and use

all the resources and skills to effectively navigate uncertain times like this and

also the challenges that they may face in the future. According to Fugate et al.
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(2004), employability is a form of work-specific active adaptability that

enables workers to identify and realize career opportunities. Bates et al.

(2019) refer to work-specific adaptability as students recognizing their

professional purpose in employability. The turbulent work environment is

made more unpredictable by corporate restructuring, changing online

economies, and the demand for flexible working conditions (Smith, 2010).

Universities need to balance the current curricula’ focus on disciplinary

knowledge with multidisciplinary and transferrable skills which help students

adapt to the requirements of their working life (Kinash, Crane, Judd, & Knight,

2016). However, research suggests the current emphasis on skills

development to enhance graduate employability is too narrow and insufficient

to capture the full complexity of preparing students to be purpose focused on

their working life. Even without the pandemic, challenges in finding a job are

always present. In this writing, it stated that a fresh graduate should be more

flexible, and adaptable to all the challenges that each individual may face. It

proposed that universities also need to do their part by balancing the current

curricula that will help the students adapt to the face of the future’s

challenges in work and finding jobs.

According to Biscocho (2021), patience and determination are the key

ingredients to finding hope in the problem of unemployment. On June 12, the

Department of Labor and Employment celebrated Independence Day with an

online job fair. An estimated 30,890 jobseekers nationwide attended the event.

Citing a report from the Bureau of Local Employment, Labour Secretary

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Silvestre Bello III said that a total of 7,176 candidates who registered were

qualified for the various job openings, 307 of whom were hired on the spot.

Aside from the mechanisms that some individual practice to cope with the

every challenge they face, there is also the government that will help them

manage the challenges that the pandemic brought.

Hadler (2021) stated five (5) tips for college students on how to cope

with the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the coping strategies; Know

that it is okay to feel how you are feeling, maintain a routine, practice good

sleep hygiene, connect with others, and take a break. The COVID-19

pandemic caused so much stress, anxiety, and depression to everyone

especially to the students. Coping mechanisms like this can be used to

manage and improve the mental well-being of every individual especially

fresh graduates in the face of challenging or stressful situations during the

pandemic.

Related Studies

Accelo, et.al (2020) found out academic outcomes indicate that COVID-

19 has led to a large number of students delaying graduation (13%),

withdrawing from classes (11%), and intending to change majors (12%).

Moreover, approximately 50% of the sample separately reported a decrease

in study hours and in their academic performance. Predicting the longer-term

impact of the pandemic on student achievement is more difficult, but students

reported that they expect to take a break from college at more than twice the
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rate in previous years. In this study, it was stated that the pandemic had a

great impact not only on fresh graduates but also on the academic

achievements of every student. There are students who had delayed

graduation, withdrew from classes, and changed courses or majors.

In a study of Brion et.al, the most common problem encountered by the

respondents during the pandemic was economic problems with 55.88 % or 19

out of 34 respondents. It was followed by social problems with 23.53 % or 8

out of 34 respondents. Emotional problems have 17.65 % or 6 out of the total

respondents. Intellectual problems had the least percentage of 2.94 or 1 out of

34 respondents. In this study, it was clearly stated that even before the

pandemic were problems that had been encountered by the students but it

was undeniably way harder in the midst of the pandemic.

According to the International Labour Organization (2020), the

outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly transformed into an

unprecedented global economic and labor market crises, with a severe

impact on the world of work in the Philippines. This report examined the

multidimensional impact on employment and the labor market. It provided an

account of the evolution of COVID-19 in the Philippines and its economic

impact in the first half of 2020. Building on baseline labor market data prior to

the onset of COVID-19 and labor force survey data from April 2020, the report

provided insights into the preliminary employment and labor market effects

and identified sectors experiencing a high impact on their economic output

due to the crisis. In the context of increasing calls for digitalization, the report
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also attempted to identify occupations and sectors facing a dual challenge of

high impact due to COVID-19 job disruption and the disruptive effect of

digitalization. The assessment also aimed to shed light on the disproportional

impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable population groups. Against the backdrop of

current labor market policy responses related to COVID-19, the report

identified areas for policy responses to: (i) stimulate the economy and jobs; (ii)

support enterprises, employment, and incomes; (iii) protect workers in the

workplace; and (iv) use social dialogue between and among the government,

workers and employers to find solutions. This study showed how the

pandemic greatly affected the labor market and how the government and

policymakers helped every individual that is affected by the pandemic.

According to Khan (2020), in order to keep pace with the upcoming

challenges, graduates have to be skilled in digital devices and other modern

technologies for the competitive job market. At the same time, universities

and other educational institutions need to teach high-tech science and digital

media as their demand is increasing globally. Being in the fourth industrial

revolution, digital education is becoming a necessity now. It’s also stated in

this paper that the pandemic has made them switch career and justify it both

socially and professionally as they face fewer options like short-term contract

offers with less salary than expected. Securing employment in the chosen

field is hard for graduates in the midst of the pandemic. In this study, it was

stated that in order for fresh graduates to keep pace, they should be skilled in

new technologies. It also suggests that universities should offer digital

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education because it will surely help in keeping pace with the challenges of

today’s world.

According to Browning, et.al (2020), non-Hispanic Asian, in fair/poor

health, of below-average relative family income, or who knew someone

infected with COVID-19 experienced higher levels of psychological impact.

Students who were non-Hispanic White, above-average social class, and

spent at least two hours outside, or less than eight hours on electronic screens

were likely to experience lower levels of psychological impact. Multivariate

modeling (mixed-effects logistic regression) showed that being a woman,

having fair/poor general health status, being 18 to 24 years old, spending 8 or

more hours on screens daily, and knowing someone infected predicted higher

levels of psychological impact when risk factors were considered

simultaneously. In this study, it showed that females are more prone to

psychological impact especially those aged 18-24 years old. But those who

spend time at least 2 hours outside, socializing with everyone, and having less

time on electronic screens experience lower levels of psychological impact. It

is clearly shown that someone’s daily habits and social life will help them

psychologically.

According to Son, et.al (2020), of 195 students, 138 (71%) indicated

increased stress and anxiety due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Multiple stressors

were identified that contributed to the increased levels of stress, anxiety, and

depressive thoughts among students. These included fears and worry about

their own health and of their loved ones (177/195, 91% reported negative
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impacts of the pandemic), difficulty in concentrating (173/195, 89%),

disruptions to sleeping patterns (168/195, 86%), decreased soci al interactions

due to physical distancing (167/195, 86%), and increased concerns on

academic performance (159/195, 82%). To cope with stress and anxiety,

participants sought support from others and helped themselves by adopting

either negative or positive coping mechanisms. This study showed that the

COVID-19 outbreak caused too much stress to the students which resulted in

anxiety and depression. The lockdowns and social distancing measures had a

significant impact on the mental health of every individual, they aren’t able to

find work and socialize with other people. Socialization and social interaction

play a crucial role in the development and learning of individuals and the

pandemic obstructed the socialization of every people and it affects the

mental health of individuals.

Gallea, et.al (2021) conducted a study on the impact of current

academic working conditions on graduate students’ mental health and how

it affected scientific progress and ultimately society as a whole. The

researcher’s findings showed that a sizeable number of graduates had

anxiety, depression, or high burnout and that the time spent in academia plays

an important role. The graduate student population displayed a specific

work-related mental health issues profile with an altered hypothalamic–

pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis and low levels of work engagement. Finally,

graduate students were equally stressed, with less work engagement, and

more anxious and depressed than general workers. This study showed that
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lots of fresh graduate experience stress, anxiety, and depression in the midst

of all. Graduates find themselves struggling to cope because of some factors

that affect their lives that resulted in stress and anxiety.

Exploring the experiences and challenges of fresh graduates in the

midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Escoto et, al. (2022) noted that participants,

through courage, determination, a positive mindset, and social support, can

cope with the challenges of this COVID-19 pandemic. In a 2022 study,

Agdeppa et, al., assessed the status and factors that affected the food

security of Filipino households and their access to social protection programs

and coping mechanisms during the pandemic in the Philippines. A total of 9

provinces and highly urbanized areas with a total of 5,717 households were

the respondents of the said study. The result showed that almost two-thirds

(62.1%) of the household experienced moderate to severe food insecurity

when strict community quarantines started. The increase in the proportion of

moderate to severe food insecurity was higher in the low- and medium-risk

areas of COVID-19 infection than in high-risk areas. The poorest households

were 1.7 times more likely to become moderate to severely food insecure

compared to middle-income households. No money to buy food (22.1%) was

the top concern of food-insecure households. Purchasing food on credit,

borrowing food from family, and loans from relatives and friends are the top

coping strategies of food-insecure households. The results imply the need to

extend assistance equitably to households and areas with fewer resources

and minimal or no benefactors.

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Synthesis of the state-of-the-art

The literature and studies cited were of great help in amplifying and

pointing out salient findings in terms of acquisition of additional knowledge

which were found worthwhile and valuable to the present study. This

information gathered from the previous writings and studies made noteworthy

difference.

The researchers provided meaningful and sufficient insights and

comprehensive views and contributions made by the following researchers.

Son et al, Browning and Gallea et al, focused on the impacts of mental health

on fresh graduates and these studies are related to this study as they covered

the problems students encountered in the midst of the pandemic. The

research of Khan and Aucelo showed the impact of COVID-19 on the job

market of fresh graduates and the problem they encountered. This study is

connected to the present study as it focused on new graduates and their job

prospects. The study of Brion et al was conducted in the same school and the

same course but it was conducted in different academic years. The gathered

studies and literature focus on information that is related to this study like the

problems faced by graduates in the midst of the pandemic.

Gap Bridged by the Study

Based on the aforementioned studies, it was found that there is no

existing study about the coping mechanism of BEED graduates in the midst of

the pandemic. The related literature and studies that the researchers gathered
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were mostly about the coping mechanism of students from other course and

there are no existing studies about fresh graduates who have experienced

problems and stress in the midst of the pandemic. Most of the studies found

were conducted before the outbreak of COVID-19. Although there is one

study that was conducted in the same school, it was done before the time of

the pandemic.

Theoretical framework

This study is anchored on two theories, The Sublimation Theory, and

the Stress Tolerance Theory. According to the Sublimation Theory, fresh

graduates encountered different problems in the midst of pandemic,

particularly in seeking jobs, making a living, and managing stress. This theory

provides a path on how to deal with problems and stress in the midst of the

pandemic. The theory of sublimation serves as a solution or guide on how to

cope in the midst of the pandemic. Also, it provides ways how to reduce

stress problems and anxiety.

Stress and Coping Theory by Lazarus and Folkman assumes that a

particular situation or event is appraised negatively as being stressful in terms

of threat, loss, or harm. Alternatively, the situation or event may also be

appraised as neutral or positive as a challenge. This so-called primary

appraisal refers to the extent to which something is at stake for the person.

For instance, a conflict with a colleague may threaten the employee's

self-esteem, whereas unemployment is likely to be perceived as a loss of

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status and income. ‘Secondary appraisal’ refers to options the person has

to cope with the harm, threat, or loss. These depend on personal

characteristics, such as motivation, and beliefs about oneself and the world,

as well as on resources for coping such as financial means, social and

problem-solving skills, particular personality traits, and a favorable work

situation with social support from one's colleagues and supervisors. It is

important to note that both appraisal processes, primary (demand) appraisal,

and secondary (resource) appraisal, are two components of one cognitive

process that takes place simultaneously instead of successively.

Generally speaking, a main distinction is made between two targets: (1)

instrumental, problem-focused coping, which involves attempts to deal with

stress by directly altering the situation, and (2) palliative, emotion-focused

coping, which involves attempts to regulate the emotional responses to a

stressful situation. In this study, this theory serves as a problem coping and

stress coping to fresh graduates in the midst of the pandemic. The problems

encountered by the fresh graduates bring them chaos of stress and anxiety in

coping every day. For fresh graduates who have been struggling with

unemployment are more likely prone to experience stress and anxiety in the

midst of the pandemic.

Conceptual Framework

The conceptual framework serves as a guide in conducting this study.

The process of the study was explained in three stages. This study determined

the problems encountered by fresh graduates in terms of stress, anxiety,

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financial crisis, pandemic, and unemployment during the pandemic. The first

stage showed the demographic profile of the four (4) respondents, it includes

age, gender, occupation, marital status, and financial status. In order for the

researchers to determine the financial status of the respondent, the

researchers asked the respondent about their monthly income including their

source of income and occupation. The second stage determined the

problems encountered by the fresh graduates in the midst of the pandemic

through an interview questionnaire. The responses of the respondents were

the findings of this study which would be used come up with conclusions and

recommendations. The last stage was the documentary film showing the

coping mechanism of the respondents of the study which would feature the

life of the respondents, their conditions, problems encountered, and how they

cope with them.

Stress and Coping Theory

A Defense
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Problems and Stress

Figure 1. Theoretical Framework

FRESH GRADUATES

Problems Encountered
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UNEMPLOYMENT FINANCIAL CRISIS STRESS ANXIETY PANDEMIC

Documentary film showing the coping

mechanism of BEED Graduates.

Figure 2. Conceptual Framework

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CHAPTER 3

METHODS AND PROCEDURES

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the research

design and methodology used in the study. This also provides a detailed

description of the research respondents, the research instrument, and the

data-gathering procedure.
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Research Design and Methodology

The researchers used the qualitative research method. A qualitative

research method involves collecting and analyzing non-numerical data to

gain insights into social phenomena (Bussetto et, al., 2020). It is used to

describe the characteristics of a population or phenomenon being studied. It

is typically used when the research questions require an in-depth

understanding of social context, human behavior, or complex and nuanced

phenomena that cannot be easily quantified. The researchers used qualitative

study which is a type of research methodology that focuses on understanding

and interpreting the meaning that individuals or groups ascribe to a particular

social or human problem. The researchers used interview questionnaires to

gather the data needed.

An interview involves open-ended questions which were constructed

by the researchers and which were asked during the face to face interview.

The questions aimed to gather data about the problems that the fresh

graduates encountered in the midst of the pandemic as well as the coping

mechanisms that helped them overcome the challenges and hardships they

faced. These interview questionnaires allowed the respondents to freely share

their perspectives and experiences.

Sampling Method

The researcher used purposeful sampling. It is a non-probability

sampling technique used in qualitative research to select the respondents of a

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research study based on the criteria or the characteristics that the researchers

are looking in a respective respondent that can provide in-depth and detailed

information about the phenomenon under investigation. This is used to

identify the members of the population who are likely to possess certain

characteristics or experiences and who are willing to share and that can

provide the most relevant and informative data for the research question.

The researchers only chose four (4) respondents from the fresh

graduates of the BEED batch 2019-2020 of LICOM. The respondents were

chosen based on marital status and academic performance. The researchers

identified four (4) respondent; one (1) married, one (1) single, one (1) cum

laude, and one (1) challenged student. In choosing the challenged student, the

researchers sought the recommendation of the school administration. The

researchers then sought the permission of the identified respondents.

Respondent

The respondents of this study are the selected four (4) BEED graduates

of the batch 2019-2020 of LICOM The respondents of this study are selected

based on their academic and marital status. From the batch, the researchers

selected (1) cum laude one (1) challenged student recommended by the

school administration, one (1) single, and one (1) married. The researcher

informed the respondents of the objectives of the study, assured the

anonymity and confidentiality of their responses, and asked for permission to

conduct the study.

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Research Instrument

In gathering the data needed for this study, the researchers used an

interview questionnaire based on the objectives of this study which were to

know the problems faced by fresh graduates in the midst of the pandemic

and the coping mechanism that helped them overcome the problems they

faced. The questionnaire was composed of open-ended questions that will

allow the respondents to freely share their ideas, experiences, and knowledge

about the topic. The questionnaire was administered in one-on-one

interviews with the respondents.

Data Gathering Procedure

To obtain data and information, the researchers formulated an

interview questionnaire which was validated and approved by the school

administration and the panelists. After the approval of the interview

questionnaire, the researchers sought permission from the respondents. The

respondents agreed to participate in the study, thus, the researchers

conducted the one-on-one interviews. The respondents were personally

visited at their houses for the interview and one of them was interviewed via

Google Meeting.

Validation of the Questionaire

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The researcher-made interview questionnaire was submitted to the

office of the Libon Community College (LICOM) for validation and approval.

After the checking and validation of the instrument, the Dean and the panelist

signed and approved the interview questionnaire.

Sources of Data

The primary sources of the data and information of this study were the

interview questionnaires and the interviews that were filmed by the

researchers. Second sources were books, journals, research, and resources

from the internet.

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CHAPTER 4

COPING MECHANISMS OF BEED GRADUATES

This chapter provides a detailed account of the data analysis process

used to derive insights and answers to the research questions about the

coping mechanism of selected BEED graduates. The results are presented,

analyzed, and interpreted using appropriate statistical techniques and

qualitative methods

Demographic Profile of the Respondents

The section presents an overview of the demographic profile of the

respondents, with a particular focus on their gender, marital status,

occupation, and financial status.

Table 1.1 Age of the Respondents

AGE OF THE RESPONDENTS

24 One (1) out of four (4) or 25% of the respondents

is 24 years old

26 One (1) out of four (4) or 25% of the respondents

is 26 years old

29 One (1) out of four (4) or 25% of the respondents

is 29 years old

33 One (1) out of four (4) or 25% of the respondents

is 33 years old

Table 1.1 presents the distribution of respondents’ age, which ranges

from twenty-four (24) to thirty-three (33) years old. The age distribution
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indicates that one (1) out of four (4) or 25% of the respondent were aged

twenty-four (24), one (1) out of (4) or 25% were aged 26, one (1) out of four

(4) or 25% were aged 29, and one (1) out of four (4) or 25% of the

respondents were aged 33.

Table 1.2 Gender of the Respondents

GENDER OF THE RESPONDENTS

Male One (1) out of four (4) or 25 %of the respondents

is male.

Female Three (3) out of four (4) or 75% of the respondents

are female.

Table 1.2 presents the gender distribution of the respondents in the study.

The result indicates that the majority of the respondents identified as female,

comprising three (3) out of four (4) or 75% of the total respondents.

Meanwhile, male constituted a minority of the sample withone (1) of four (4)

or 25% only of the total respondents.

According to Salmons (2010), women may be more likely to

participate in qualitative research studies for a variety of reasons, including,

women have more time and flexibility to participate in research studies due to

their roles and responsibilities within families and communities, they are more

comfortable sharing personal experiences and emotions with researchers,

which are often the focus of qualitative research studies, they may have

greater trust in the researchers, and they have more interest in topics that are
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traditionally associated with women’s roles and experiences, such as family

dynamics, health, and social relationships.

Table 1.3 Marital Status of the Respondents

MARITAL STATUS OF THE RESPONDENTS

Married Two (2) out of four (4) or 50% of the respondents

are married

Single Two (2) out of four (4) or 50% of respondents are

single. One (1) of whom has a live-in partner and 3
children.

Table 1.3 displays the distribution of the respondents in terms of marital

status. Of the total four respondents, two (2) or 50% of the respondents are

married, while the remaining half are single. It is worth noting that one

respondent reported having a family despite not being married.

Table 1.4 Occupational Status of the Respondents

OCCUPATIONAL STATUS OF THE RESPONDENTS

Housewife Two (2) out of four (4) or 50% of the respondents

are full-time housewives

Tutor/Part Time job One (1) out of four (4) or 25% of respondents has
a part-time job as a tutor

Unemployed One (1) out of four (4) or 25% of the respondents

is currently unemployed and looking for a job.

Table 1.4 presents the occupational status of the respondents. Of the

total sample, two (2) out of four (4) or 50% of the respondents reported being

full-time housewives, while one (1) out of four (4) or 25% of the respondents

reported having a part-time job as a tutor. One (1) out of four (4) or 25% of the
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respondents reported being currently unemployed and actively seeking

employment.

Table 1.5 Financial Status of the Respondents

FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE RESPONDENTS

Poor Four (4) out of four (4) or 100% of the respondents

belong to the poor with less than ten thousand

pesos of monthly income.

Table 1.5 presents the financial status of the respondents, revealing that

all of the respondents belong to poor.

To determine the financial status of the respondents, the researchers

referred to the article by Mark (2020), which recommends using monthly

household income as the primary indicator for classification purposes.

According to the article, the respondents will be classified as rich if they have

a monthly income of ₱200,140 and up, high income (but not rich) between

₱13, 484 and up, upper middle income, monthly income of ₱ 76,669 to

₱131,484, middle class between ₱43, 828 to ₱76,669 monthly income, lower

middle class between ₱21,194 to ₱43,828 monthly income, low income (but

not poor) between ₱9,520 to ₱21 thousand, and poor with less than ₱10,957

monthly income.
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According to Lincoln (1862), community colleges are often more

affordable than other four-year institutions and also aims to provide equal

education opportunities to all regardless of socioeconomic status. The

average student pays less than half to attend a community college.

Problems Encountered and the Coping Mechanisms of the Respondents

This section provides an overview of the problems encountered by the

respondents as well as the coping mechanism that helped them overcome

the said problems during the pandemic.

Table 2.1 Problems Encountered and the Coping Mechanisms of the

Respondents

RESPONDENTS PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED COPING MECHANISM

Respondent No.1 Respondent no. 1 encountered difficulties in Diverts attention to something more important that
leaving the residence to seek for a job. Shewill help you in daily life.
experienced stress and anxiety because of
the COVID- 19 pandemic.
Respondent No.2 In the midst of the pandemic, respondent Plays online games and outdoor activities in their
no. 2 had difficulty seeking for a jobbackyard; Practices flexibility and tries to be wise
because of the high fare. He alsoall the time.
experienced stress and anxiety.
Respondent No.3 Respondent no. 3 was stuck at home andRelies on support of her family and friends;
felt limited as she could not go outside toDecides wisely and prioritizes important things
look for a job. She also experienced stress
and anxiety.
Respondent No.4 Respondent no. 4 experience difficulty toLooks at her children as stress relievers; Does not
look for a job she experienced financialdwell too much on/fear the problem instead finds
stress and anxiety. ways to resolve it; Learns and develops new skills
at home

Problems Encountered by Respondents

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Based on the data gathered by the researchers, the problems

encountered by the respondents in the midst of the pandemic were related to

finances, unemployment, and stress.

Financial Problem

They struggle financially because of unemployment that is caused by

the pandemic. They graduated during the first outbreak of the pandemic

which affected the licensure exams and employment opportunities. Licensure

Examination for Teachers was postponed and job offers range from limited to

none. The respondents struggle in finding jobs which led to financial problems.

Two (2) out of the four (4) respondents are housewives and the income

of their husbands is the only money they budget for their daily living. The

aforementioned respondents did not have any part-time job. Respondents No.

1 and 3 shared the same sentiments:

I struggled a lot because the things we

were able to before, we cannot do now

One (1) out of four (4) respondents is a housewife and worked as a

tutor as her part-time job to help his husband with their daily living.

Respondent No. 4 stated:

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.” (My income

as a part-time tutor is not enough to cover our expenses. I only rely on my

husband for our daily expenses.)

Even though Respondent no. 4 was a part-time tutor her income was

still not enough to sustain the needs of her family.

One (1) out of four (4) of the respondents was still living with the parents,

had no job, and struggled financially. Respondent no. 2 shared his experience

regarding financial problems. He said:

Unemployment

Because the BEED students graduated in the first outbreak of the

COVID-19 pandemic, most of the respondents were unemployed with only

one working as a part-time tutor. Responded no.1 said:

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Respondent No. 4 shared her sentiments about being stuck at home

and the inability to to look for a more stable job even though she is a part-time

tutor,

Stress

Most of the respondents struggled with stress and anxiety and were not

able to seek professional help for it. The respondents claimed that the

pandemic affected their mental health. From the fear of getting infected by

the virus to how surviving daily knowing that they don’t have jobs and stable

income to sustain their daily needs. Respondent No. 1 said:

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I feared that my child could be

infected and I can’t immediately bring him to the hospital because it was

difficult to travel.

Respondent No. 2 said that he did not much experience stress because

he used to play online games. He said:

. (Everyone experienced stress

but everyone also had ways of overcoming it. On my part, I used to play

basketball and ML.)

On the other hand, some of the respondents were quite confident and

were not much affected during the pandemic because of their family like

Respondent No. 3:

Respondent No. 4, also shared the same thoughts,

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I didn’t experience

stress and anxiety because I have my two kids. They are my stress relievers.)

1.1. Coping Mechanism by the Respondents

Based on the data gathered by the researchers,s the coping

mechanisms of the respondents to overcome the problems they encountered

were as follows; don’t focus on the problems instead focus on finding ways

how to solve them, be flexible all the time, divert your attention into something

more important that will help you in your daily living, recreate, be wise in

decisionmaking, find time to communicate with your loved ones, always stay

positive, and pray.

Two (2) out of three (3) respondents were housewives and only the

husband worked for the family. The respondents said that they struggled

during the pandemic but instead of focusing on the problem they found ways

how to deal with it.

Respondent No. 1 shared about her coping mechanism. She stated:

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Instead dwelling on the problem, I turned my attention to other

worthwhile things.

One (1) out of three (3) housewives worked as a tutor as part-time job.

The respondent struggled in coping with the problems in terms of finances

and the stress of being stuck at home and unemployed. Nevertheless, the

respondent was diligent and prayerful. The respondent said:

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One (1) out of four (4) of the respondent was unemployed and was

looking for a job because he struggled financially. The respondent

experienced stress and tried to cope with it by being flexible.

Respondent no. 2 stated that,

Be

flexible and wise in decision making. Do not be in a rush.

The respondent, also shared his tips and suggestiosn to the fresh

graduates to help them cope with the problems:

Double your discipline and your perseverance

and be responsible and adaptable.

TRANSCRIPTION

Respondent # 1

Age: 26

Gender:
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Marital Status: Single

Monthly Income:

Uno po yan occupation mo?

“ . ”

Pira po kan monthly income niyo?

Uno po yadto ‘te kasya man sainyo?

Yan interview po namo saymu is about sa coping mechanism niyo nu

nagkaagko na pandemic ta di ba po nag-graduate kamo year 2020 which

is kasagsagan nu pandemic. How was it po to graduate in the midst of the

pandemic? Was it easy or difficult?

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Uno po yadto, interms po na halimbawa po, diba po su ibang graduates

dati, pag baga po graduate sinra halimbawa, nu normal pa, nagkaagko

tulos trabaho, nguwan po ba nu nag-graduate kamo na may pandemic iba?

Uno mo po mga naencounter na problema nu nagkaagko na po pandemic,

su as fresh graduate po?

Nu naga eskwela ika ‘te agko na po ba ika igin?

Kung di ‘te nagkapandemic makapagtrabaho daw ika po? Halimbawa

nakagraduate baga ngaya tabi ika ‘te, halimbawa nag-graduate ika da ‘pa

pandemic, makapagtrabaho daw ika, su dawa unong trabaho lang?

Uno po naging epekto nyan pandemic sa fresh graduate na arug mo?

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Nakaranas po ikang stress o nagkaagko po ika stress o anxiety?

“Opo.”

Uno po yan mga nafeel mo?

Pano po kamo/ika nagcope sa mga problemang kinaampang mo?

Pano po kamo nag-cope sa mga anxiety o stress?

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Pawnu po ika naka cope o pawnu mo nalagpasan su mga problema na

kinampang mo sa butnga kan pandemya?

Unong coping mechanism po yan mas nakatabang saymu na

masulusyunan ang mga problema na kinaampang mo?

“Imbes na su pagpara-problema ko sa nguwan nikading sitwasyon, nagibo

akong paraan taning kadtong sad na sitwasyon kadto minsan nadidipisilan

ako piggibuwan ko siyang pagkakabusyhan taning ma-focus ko su atensyon

ko sa ibang bagay.”

Uno yan coping mechanism na ika-suggest mo sa mga fresh graduate?

Respondent # 2

Age: 24

Gender:

Marital Status: Single

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Occupation:

Occupation

Syempre sa family pa ika diba?

So, daman ika income na nauuko ta tambay ngani?

I mean searching for a job.

How was it to graduate in the midst of the pandemic? Was it easy or

difficult? Why?

In terms of job or income, paano ka naapektuhan?

What challenges did you encounter as fresh graduates in the midst of the

pandemic?
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So, ano yung pekto ng pandemic sayo/sainyo?

So how did you cope with the problem faced by the fresh graduates in the

midst of the pandemic?

How about naman sa financial?

Paano kayo nagcope?

Kanina nabanggit mo kanina yung fare pamasahe paano kayo nagco-cope?

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Did you experience stress and anxiety in the midst of the pandemic? How

did you overcome it?

As graduates how did you cope with dealing with the problems in the midst

of the pandemic? As graduates na paano ka nagco-cope?

What coping mechanism helped to address the problem you faced? Su

pinaka-best na coping mechanism?

Ano yung maisa-suggest mo sa mga fresh gradutes na nakakaranas

nararanasan din yung nararanasan nyo dati?

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Respondent # 3

Age: 29

Gender: Female

Marital Status: Married

Monthly Income: 5, 000 pesos

What is your occupation at present?

Is your income enough for you and your family’s daily living?

How was it to graduate in the midst of the pandemic? why?

In terms of financial di ba po paka-graduate ini-expect na after pirang

months LET uno man po masabi nyo adto?

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What challenges did you encounter as a fresh graduate in the midst of the

pandemic? Uno po su mga challenges?

‘te, nung nagiskwela po ika pira na igin mo?

What is the effect of the pandemic on fresh graduates like you?

How did you cope with the problem you faced as a fresh graduate in the

midst of the pandemic?

Did you experience stress and anxiety in coping in the midst of the

pandemic? If yes, how did you overcome it?

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As a graduate how did you cope with dealing problems and stress in the

midst of pandemic? Ano po kaya su pinaka-specific na ginigibo mo po

ngaya pag nakaramdam ikang stress?

What coping mechanism helped you in addressing the problem you faced?

What coping mechanism would you suggest to the fresh graduates that

you think will surely help them overcome stress and anxiety?

RESPONDENT # 4

AGE:

Marital Status

Occupation:

Children: 2
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Is your income enough for you and your family’s daily living?

Pwede ko po ba matanong kung ano trabaho ng asawa nyo?

How was it to graduate in the midst of the pandemic? Was it easy or

difficult po?

“Actually, honestly eh no, we didn’t encounter the blended learning we all

know naman na nag-start ang ECQ March 2020 so ang great impact lang ng

pandemic is yung graduation hindi namin yun na experience kaya medyo

para sakin okay lang din naman di rin naman difficult kasi di naman naming

naabutan ang blended learning, syempre na-experience namin ay during last

year naming sa LICOM yung graduation lang.”

What challenges did you encounter as a fresh graduate in the midst of the

pandemic?
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What are the effects of the pandemic on fresh graduates like you?

Did you experience stress and anxiety in coping in the midst of the

pandemic?

“Not really, kasi hindi ko naman masyado feel yung ECQ na ma-experience

ko yung stress and anxiety because I have my two kids so they are my stress

relievers kaya hindi naman.”

So doon po Ma’am sa mga nasabi nyong problems kanina, how did you

cope Ma’am? Ano po yung coping mechanism na in-apply nyo during the

pandemic?
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So di ba po Ma’am nung nagka-pandemic po parang na-suspend po yung

pag-take niyo ng LET. Nung na-suspend po yun syempre as cumlaude

may mga inasaan yung pamilya, paaralan at ung ibang tao po. Paano po

ninyo na overcome na parang na-stop, parang hindi po agad nag

durudiresto po yung matupad nyo agad ung dreams nyo bilang teacher?
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Doon po sa mga coping mechanism na ginamit nyo po during sa pag

surpass o pag overcome nyo, ano po ung pinaka-effective na sa tingin nyo

na pinakanakatulong sa’yo?

Ano po ung coping mechanism na maisa-suggest nyo po sa mga

graduates at mga ga-graduate sa midst of pandemic?

TRANSLATION (TAGALOG)
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Respondents # 1

Age: 26

Gender: Female

Marital Status: Single

Monthly Income: 2, 000 pesos

Occupation: Housewife

Ano po ang iyong trabaho?

“Housewife, hindi pa ako nakakapag-trabaho dahil sa aking anak.

Ilan po ang buwanang kita ninyo?

“2k lang.”

Sumasapat naman ang kita niyo para sainyo?

Ang aming interview saiyo ay tungkol sa coping mechanism ninyo ng

magkaroon ng pandemya noong taong 2020 na kalagitnaan ng pandemic.

Kamusta po ang magtapos sa kalagitnaan ng pandemya? Naging madali

ba o mahirap?
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Anong mga hamon ang naranasan mo bilang nagtapos sa gitna ng

pandemya?

Noong nag-aaral ka pa, meron ka na po bang anak?

Kung hindi nag-pandemic makapag tatrabaho ka ba? Halimbawa

nakapagtapos ka ate, kung nakapagtapos ka ma hindi pa pandemic

makakapagtrabaho ka kaya?

Ano ang epekto ng pandemya sa bagong nakapagtapos na gaya mo?

Ano ang iyong naramdaman?

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Paano kayo nag cope sa mga problemang kiakaharap?

Paano po ninyo nalampasan ang mga anxiety at stress?

Bilang nakapagtapos na paano mo nalampasan o hinarap ang problema sa

stress sa gitna ng pandemya?

Anong coping mechanism ang iyong ginawa upang malampasan ang

problema na iyong kinakaharap?

“Sa halip na problemahin ko ang sitwasyong ito ay ginawa ko itong isang

pagkaka-abalahan upang maibaling ko ang aking pansin sa ibang bagay.”

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Ano ang coping mechanism na ikamumungkahi mo sa mga bagong

makapagtapos?

RESPONDENT #2

Ilang taon ka na po?

Status, marital status

Anong trabaho mo?

Wala ka naman kita na nakukuha dahil tambay?

Naghahanap ka ng trabaho?

Kamusta naman magtapos sa gitna ng pandemya? Madali ba o mahirap?

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Pagdating sa usaping trabaho at kita, paano ka naaapektuhan?

Anong mga problema ang iyong kinaharap sa gitna ng pandemya?

Ano ang epekto sa iyo ng pandemya bilang isang fresh graduate?

Paano mo nalampasan bilang fresh graduate ang mga problemang

kinakaharap sa gitna ng pandemya?

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Paano naman sa pinansyal?

Pano kayo nag-cope?

Nakaranas ka ba ng stress o anxiety sa gitna ng pandemya? Paano mo ito

hinarap?

Bilang isang nakapagtapos na paano ka nag-cope sa mga problema?

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Anong coping mechanism, ang ginawa mo para makatulong sa pagharap

ng mga problema?

Ano yung maisa-suggest mo sa mga fresh gradutes na nakakaranas o

nararanasan din yung nararanasan nyo dati?

Respondent #3

Age:

Gender:

Marital Status:

Monthly Income:

Occupation:

What is your occupation at present?

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Is your income enough for you and your family’s daily living?

How was it to graduate in the midst of the pandemic? Why?

In terms of financial di ba po paka-graduate ini-expect na after ilang

months LET na, ano po masasabi nyo don?

What challenges did you encounter as a fresh graduate in the midst of the

pandemic?

Ate, nung nag-aaral ka po ilan na po anak mo nung mga oras na yon?

What is the effect of the pandemic on fresh graduates like you?

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How did you cope with the problems you faced as a fresh graduate in the

midst of the pandemic?

Did you experience stress and anxiety in coping in the midst of the

pandemic? if yes how did you overcome it?

As a graduate how did you cope up with dealing problems and stress in the

midst of pandemic? Ano po kaya yung pinaka-specific na ginawa mo ng

nakaramdam ikang stress?

What coping mechanism helped you address the problem you faced?
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What coping mechanism would you suggest to the fresh graduates that

you think will surely help them overcome stress and anxiety?

Respondent #4

Age: 33

Marital Status:

Occupation:

Children:

Is your income enough for you and your family’s daily living?
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How was it to graduate in the midst of the pandemic was it easy or difficult

po?

What are the effects of the pandemic on fresh graduates like you?

“
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Did you experience stress and anxiety in coping in the midst of the

pandemic?

“Hindi naman masyado. Kasi hindi ko naman masyado naramdaman yung

ECQ noong mga oras na yon. Hindi ko ma experience yung stress and anxiety

kasi nga may dalawa akong anak. At sila yung pumapawi sa mga pagod na

nararamdaman ko palagi. Dahil s akanila di ko masyado naramdaman yung

stress at anxiety during pandemic.

So dun po Ma’am sa mga nasabi nyo problems kanina, how did you cope,

ano po ung coping mechanism na in-apply nyo during the pandemic?

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Noong nagkapandemic po parang nasuspend po yung pag-take niyo ng

LET. Nung na-suspend po yun syempre as cumlaude may mga inaasahan

yung pamilya, paaralan, at ung ibang tao po as cumlaude. Paano po ninyo

na overcome na parang na-stop parang napigil matupad nyo agad yung

dreams nyo bilang teacher?

So doon po sa mga coping mechanism na ginamit nyo po during sa

pag-surpass o pag-overcome nyo, ano po ung pinaka-effective na sa

tingin nyo?
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Ano po ung coping mechanism na mais-asuggest nyo po sa mga

graduates at mga gagraduate sa gitna ng pandemic?

TRANSLATION (ENGLISH)

Respondents # 1

Age: 26

Gender: Female

Marital Status: Single

Monthly Income: 2, 000 pesos

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Occupation: Housewife

What is your job?

“Housewife. I couldn’t work because of my child.”

How much is your monthly income?

“Two thousand pesos.”

Is your income enough for you?

Our interview with you is about coping mechanisms when there is a

pandemic. You graduated in 2020 in the middle of the pandemic. How is it

finishing in the middle of the pandemic? Was it easy or difficult?

What challenges have you experienced as a graduate in the midst of the

pandemic?

When you were still studying, did you have a child?”

“Yes, one.”
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If there was no pandemic, would you be able to work? For example, if you

graduated before the pandemic, will you be able to get any job?

What is the impact of the pandemic on a new graduate like you?

What did you feel?

How did you cope with the problems you face?

How did you overcome anxiety and stress?

As a graduate how did you overcome or deal with stress and problems in

the middle of the pandemic?

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What coping mechanism did you use to overcome the problem you faced?

What is the coping mechanism you can suggest to graduates?

Respondent #2

How old are you?

“I’m 24.”

What is your marital status?

“Single.”

Occupation?

Of course, you’re still with yourfamily, right?

How was it to graduate in the midst of the pandemic? Was it easy or

difficult? Why?
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In terms of job or income, how have you been affected?

What challenges did you encounter as fresh graduates in the midst of the

pandemic?

What is the effect of the pandemic on fresh graduates like you?

So how did you cope with the problem faced by fresh graduates in the

midst of the pandemic?

How about in financial?

How did you cope?

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Did you experience stress and anxiety in the midst of the pandemic? How

did you overcome it?

As graduates, how did you cope with dealing with the problems in the midst

of the pandemic?

So what is the best coping mechanism that helped you address the

problem you faced?

So, what can you suggest to fresh graduates who have also experienced

what you have experienced before?

Respondent #3
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Age: 29

Gender: Female

Marital Status: Married

Monthly Income: 5,000 pesos

Occupation: Housewife

What is your occupation at present?

Is your income enough for you and your family’s daily living?

How was it to graduate in the midst of the Pandemic? Why?

What challenges did you encounter as a fresh graduate in the midst of the

pandemic?

What is the effect of the pandemic on fresh graduates like you?

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“For me, it’s not easy to look for a job because of the pandemic. It is not

easy to take a chance to be employed to help our family’s needs.”

How did you cope with the problem you faced as a fresh graduate in the

midst of the pandemic?

Did you experience stress and anxiety in coping in the midst of the

pandemic? if yes how did you overcome it?

As a graduate how did you cope up in dealing with problems and stress in

the midst of pandemic?

“I engage in a variety of activities.

What coping mechanism helped you address the problem you faced?

“We should not forget no matter what we are facing we have God. If there is

a problem, God is always there for us. Praying is a way to help us in any

problem we faced.”

What coping mechanism would you suggest to the fresh graduates that

you think will surely help them overcome stress and anxiety?
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Respondent #4

Age: 33

Marital Status: Married

Occupation: Housewife, Tutoring

Children: Two (2)

Is your income enough for you and your family’s daily living?

May I ask what is the work of your husband?

How was it to graduate in the midst of the pandemic was it easy or difficult?
 86

What are the effects of the pandemic on fresh graduates like you?

Did you experience stress and anxiety in coping in the midst of the

pandemic?

To those problems you just said, how did you cope Ma’am? What coping

mechanism did you use during the pandemic?

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The LET was suspended. You were a cum laude. Your family, the school,

and the people in the community expect you, a cum laude, to pass the

exam. How do you overcome this pressure?

What coping mechanisms are most effective?

What coping mechanism do you suggest to fresh graduates and students?

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NOTES

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qualitative inquiry. International Journal of Qualitative Methods,
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Lincoln, (1862). How 3 Schools are Countering Community College Stigma

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CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the results of the study about the coping

mechanism of BEED Graduates. This chapter highlights the main findings of

the study and the overall conclusions and implications of the findings. It also

provides concrete recommendations on what needs to be done based on the

identified coping mechanisms of BEED Graduates

SUMMARY

Every family's dream is to have professional children as it is the fruit of

the labor of every parent. Everyone wants to be successful and have a

comfortable life; however, this will not be achieved without the cooperation of

the children. The saying is true: “It takes two to tango”. This means that both

the parents and their children must work together to achieve their goals in life.

Unfortunately, many graduates failed to pursue their dreams to get

employed due to the outbreak of Corona Virus (Covid-19) which left the
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graduates crawling to cope with the new normal. Graduates struggle in many

aspects including financial, unemployment, and stress.

This study determined the coping mechanism of BEED Graduates with a

total of four (4) respondents through interview questionnaire prepared by the

researchers. The data was presented in three (3) parts namely: (1) The

demographic profile of the respondent, (2) problems encountered by the

respondents in the midst of the pandemic, and (3) the coping mechanism

they used to cope with the problems they faced.

This study used the qualitative research method and interview

questionnaire as the research instrument of the study.

Findings

Based on the results of the study, the findings were the following:

1. Socio Profile of the Respondents

The four (4) respondents are from low-income families. Three (3) out of

four (4) respondent are housewives and one of them currently work as a tutor

as her part-time job, and one (1) out of four (4) respondent is unemployed

and currently depends on his elder sister.

2. Graduates encountered different problems in terms of employment

and finances.

One of the respondents’ problems was the difficulty to look for a job

because of the pandemic which caused the establishments to close and job
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opportunities to be limited. Because the graduates are unemployed and they

don’t have work experience, it’s difficult for them to get hired and most of

them currently depend on their partners and family to provide for financially.

The respondent can’t go outside to find a job because of the fear of the

Covid- 19. Two (2) out of three (3) respondents have children which stopped

them from seeking jobs.

Graduates Experience Stress

The problems encountered by the fresh graduates resulted in stress. They

got scared not only for their health but also for their family and their children.

Three (3) out of four (4) respondents have children that’s why when the

pandemic struck, they got scared and anxious about what will going to

happen to them. They are fresh graduates with no job and seeking a job at

that time is quite hard. They didn't know how to provide for their daily living

which makes them stress. Two (2) of the (3) respondents have children, bares

another child, and often mothers like this experience postpartum depression.

3. Coping Mechanism of BEED Graduates

Graduates have different coping mechanisms for dealing with problems.

Single and married graduates cope with the problems they have faced

differently. The single ones, with no responsibility, often cope by playing online

games and outdoor activities. Married graduates often cope with the help of

their own families, their children, and the people around them. They have a

sense of responsibility for the way they cope, like instead of playing online
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games or outdoor activities they focus on providing for their family’s needs.

Instead of focusing on the problem, they focus on finding the solutions to the

problems they have.

Conclusion

Based on the above-mentioned findings, the following conclusions

were made:

1. The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly affected fresh graduates. Fresh

graduates were stuck at home and had limited to no jobs to apply for.

2. The pandemic had negative as well as positive effects. As mentioned

by one of the respondents, because of the pandemic, she was given

the chance to focus more on her children.

3. People cope differently. A married graduate has more sense of

responsibility while the single graduate depends on the parents and

siblings. Everyone has their own and unique coping mechanism that

will help them in surviving and winning over every problem they faced.

Whether single or married, a cum Laude or a challenged student, one

can cope with every problem differently because we perceive things

differently.

Recommendation
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The graduates deal with and cope with different problems they

encountered because of unemployment, finances, and stress in the midst of

the pandemic. Finding out what coping mechanism is also necessary to help

the graduates. With these in mind, the researcher offers the following

recommendations.

1. Fresh graduates must be flexible and adaptable to cope with the

challenges and problems they will face.

2. The study focused on identifying coping mechanisms of the fresh

graduates. The participants of the study suggested that graduates to

apply the knowledge they acquired in school, such as being flexible and

adaptable to every situation. They also advised that graduates must

make wise decisions and focus on solving problems rather than

dwelling on them. Developing one’s skills through reading and

practice is also suggested and finding ways to earn money while

unemployed. In addition, the respondents also emphasized the

importance of not losing hope, praying to God, and looking at the

brighter side of life as well as facing challenges with a positive outlook.

Lastly, regular communication and social interaction with family and

peers were identified as helpful coping mechanisms.

3. The school administration should create programs that help students to

be awarene and prepared of what awaits them outside of school so

that graduates can cope and be equipped with what they are going to

face.
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Appendices

Appendix A

Coping Mechanism of BEED Graduates

The researcher will use this interview questionnaire to gather the

needed answer to the questions stated in the statement of the problem. This

questionnaire will be the guide questions in conducting the interview.

Direction: The researcher will ask the respondent to state his name, age,

address, and marital status before the researcher begins to ask questions to

the subject.

1. What is your occupation at present?

2. Is your income enough for you and for your family’s daily living?
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3. How was it to graduate in the midst of the pandemic, was it easy or

difficult? Why?

4. What challenges did you encounter as a fresh graduate in the midst of

the pandemic?

5. What is the effect of the pandemic on fresh graduates like you?

6. How did you cope with the problems you faced as a fresh graduate in

the midst of the pandemic?

7. Did you experience stress and anxiety in coping in the midst of the

pandemic, if yes how did you overcome it?

8. As graduates, how do you cope and deal with problems and stress in

the midst of the pandemic?

9. What coping mechanism helped you in addressing the problems you’

ve faced?

10. What coping mechanism would you suggest to the fresh graduates that

you think will surely help them overcome stress and anxiety?
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Appendix C
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Respondent no. 1 is a 26-year old female and a graduate of BEED.

Respondent no. 2 is a single, 24-year old male, and a BEED graduate who is

currently searching for a job.

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Respondent no. 3 is a 29-year old married woman and a BEED graduate.

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Respondent no. 4 is a 33-year old married woman with two children. She is a

cum laude and a part-time tutor.

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CURRICULUM
VITAE
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I. PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Name: John Cleen Velasco

Sionicio

Age: 22 years old

Birthday: August 22, 2022

Address: San Jose Libon Albay

Email Address: [email protected]

Contact Number: 09070063003

Father’s Name: Fernando Bersabe Sionicio

Mother’s Name: Francia Velasco Sionicio

II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Tertiary Education:

Libon Community College 2022- present

Libon Albay

Senior High School Education:

Libon Community College| Course: GAS

Libon, Albay 2019

Junior High School Education:

San Jose National High School 2017

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Libon, Albay

Elementary Education:

San Jose Elementary School

2012

Libon, Albay

I. PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Name: Glyzel Banico Son

Age: 20 years old

Birthday: November 05, 2022

Address: Molosbolos Libon, Albay

Email Address: [email protected]

Contact Number: 09456328355

Father’s Name: Eulando N. Son

Mother’s Name: Bernardita P. Son

II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Tertiary Education:

Libon Community College 2022- present

Libon Albay

Senior High School Education:

Buga National High School| Course: STEM

Libon, Albay 2019

Junior High School Education:

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Buga National High School

2017

Libon, Albay

Elementary Education

Molosbolos Elementary School

2012

Libon, Albay

I. PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Name: Jessa Mae Remolar Warde

Age: 22 Years old

Birthday: September 19, 2000

Address: Zone Buluang Bato Camarines Sur

Email Address: [email protected]

Contact Number: 09260360316

Father’s Name: Rafael R. Warde

Mother’s Name: Loreta R. Warde

II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Tertiary Education:

Libon Community College 2022- present

Libon, Albay

Senior High School Education:

Buga National High School| Course: STEM

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Libon, Albay 2019

Junior High School Education:

Buga National High School 2017

Libon, Albay

Elementary Education:

Buluang Elementary School 2012

Libon, Albay