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Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

Rationale

Academic performance plays an important role in moving to the next course of action,

which in turn shapes our career. In today’s highly competitive world, students are now easily

prone to academic pressure because of some various factors such as exam stress, heavy academic

work loads, inability to balance one’s leisure time with school and worries of not meeting higher

standards. In addition, it involves mental distress regarding unanticipated academic challenge or

even the fear of the possibility of academic failure. These factors may also affect the

communicative relationship of peers and the physical oneself alone due to the time and effort

being utilized. The major incidents of suicide among students are caused by academic stress and

its impact that became a serious issue among school and policymakers (Thakkar, 2018). We

cannot deny the fact that we are very vulnerable into such problem because of the lack of

experience and are still adapting to that kind of environment. In connection to this, some of us

don’t have any supportive family who can somehow reduce its effects.

Putting University of Cebu Main Campus as one of the major universities in Cebu

where in quality education is put first at its finest. The university have done several programs

like the monthly subject activities where in students get involved and have reasons to get busy

and stressed. Simultaneous tasks are done in this moment with the occurrence of fast due date

because of the degree of necessity. Be that as it may, how to overcome academic stress is always

have something to look forward to everyday and it doesn’t always have to be something that big.

This helps to have a reason to anticipate the next day and thus cope with academic stress better.
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Understanding the sources of stress would facilitate the development of effective counselling

modules and interventions strategies by school councillors in order to help students alleviate

stress.

Theoretical Background

The Bandura’s Social Theory of learning states that behaviors are as a result of those

that are modeled to them and the instructions given to them. In connection, people tend to do and

meet expectations of others as per following what is ask (Bandura, 1977).

Another theory that supports the study is the Psychological Stress Theory of Richard

Lazarus, states that individual’s efforts in any ways just to manage specific demands (cf.

Lazarus, 1993). A well-being should exert his or her best in thoughts and actions. In connection to

the study, it proves that academic pressure do really exist and deals impact to the students.

Theoretical Framework

Bandura’s Social Psychological

Theory of Learning Stress Theory

Perceptions of senior high students towards academic pressure

1. Observations

2. Other’s Insights

3.Coping Mechanism

fig. 1. Theoretical Framework of Perceptions of senior high students towards academic pressure
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Statement of the Problem

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to understand the perceptions on

Academic pressure of Senior High students at the University of Cebu Main Campus SY 2019-

2020.

This specifically answers the following questions:

1.) What are the other student’s observation about academic pressure?

2.) What are other student’s insights about academic pressure?

3.) What do they think is the best way to cope up academic pressure?

Significance of the Study

The findings of the study are focused on the views among Grade 11-12 students about

academic pressure.

The results of the study will be beneficial to the following:

Students get to widen their knowledge about academic pressure and given them

insight on how to lessen or manage the situation.

Parents will be given idea about the struggles that their children are facing and lay

the necessary support needed.

Teachers will benefit, in a way that it will allow them to also know the situation and

will be organized about the activities they are going to give in order to avoid conflict.

School administrators can enlighten the students about the real meaning of

Academic Pressure by providing seminars.

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Scope and Delimitation

The focus of the study is to understand the perceptions on Academic Pressure and

identify its effects and how will it affect students of the University of Cebu Main Campus. The

aspects looked into where the causes of the problem.

The study is delimited only for the grade 11 and 12 senior high students of the

University of Cebu and may not be generalizable to the youth who no longer attend school.

Definition of Terms

Academic Pressure – When the student is under heavy demands of time and energy to

meet academic goals.

Mental distress – is a term used, both by some mental health practitioners and users of

mental health services, to describe a range of symptoms and experience of a person’s internal life

that are commonly held to be troubling, confusing or out of the ordinary.

Policymakers – is someone who creates ideas and plans, especially those carried out

by a business or government.

Academic Challenge – A barrier in which student faced often in school such as

demands in work, time to study and maintaining a high degree of motivation.

Academic Counseling – is an assistance program that helps students acquire more

effective and efficient study skills.

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Chapter 2

Reviews of Related Literature

This chapter attempts to present a brief resume of research findings related to

observations, insights and coping mechanisms of academic pressure.

Other observations of Academic Pressure:

Lesko and Summerfield (1989) found out the significant positive correlation between

the incidence of illness and number of exams and assignments such as being able to learn and

adapt hard situations in the future, While Lin and Chen (1995) found out the negative impact

of academic pressure on student’s intellectual, psychological and physical growth such as less

time to sleep and get frustrated when activities are not successfully complied. In addition,

Schafer (1996) observed that having a too little time, writing term papers, taking tests, plans,

and boring instructors was the most irritating daily hassles were usually school-related

stressors. Likewise, Peach (1991) observed the major stress or such as academic classwork,

relationship with the opposites ex, concern about grades, feelings about personal appearance,

pressures to succeed and achieve, test-taking, feelings about self-worth and personal respect,

peer acceptance, relationship with friends, and problems at school. Andal so Cheng (1999)

noted that stress from high expectation soft teachers, parents, and self is usually an agony for

students studying in schools.

Insights of Academic Pressure:

Academic Pressure are demands on academic concerns that the adolescents are facing

(Frydenberg, 1991). It is also the common problem among students because it causes stress due
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to peer pressure, fear of failure and expectations from their parents in attaining higher grades and

having a major stressful life events, some are driven to depression (Kendler et al., 1995; Kessler,

1997). Salami (2001) pointed out that stress is a burden for students in schools that may be

reflected in their academic performance.

Coping style and Strategies:

Coping has two connotations in stress literature and it used to indicate of dealing with

stress or effort to harm and threat.(Park and Adler ,2003) Coping is to gain control to exceed

adaptive resources.(Lazaruz, Arnold 1997) Lazarus focus attention to the key role in coping

activities and the importance of coping purposes is the quality and intensity of emotional. While

According to Moos and Billings(1982), there are three main categories of coping strategies, first

is to change the way how we think. Second, Focus on the things that can be done right away.

Third, is to regulate the emotional condition in a potentially stressful events.

KJ Reddy (2018), conducted a study about academic stress and its sources among

university students. The study revealed that it is important to understand the sources of stress in

order to facilitate the development of effective counselling modules and interventions.

To sum up, academic pressure can be really tough to students but to cop up with this,

students need to realize that he answer to their problem is their hand. They here to save things

positivity, it’s hard but only you can help yourself from charity towards the pressure ground.

Think every challenges that come is a way for you to be ready in the real world. Take it in order

to make you stronger and accept it with open arms.

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CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design

Phenomenological Research Phenomenology is an approach to qualitative research that focuses

on the commonality of a lived experience within a particular group. The fundamental goal of the approach

is to arrive at a description of the nature of the particular phenomenon (Creswell, 2013). This is a

qualitative study that made use of phenomenological research about perception of senior high students

towards academic pressure. The design is selected because the researchers wanted to know about their

different perception towards academic pressure.

Research Locale

This study was conducted at University of Cebu Senior High School Department which is located

in J. Alcantarast.,Sambag 1, Urgello Cebu City. University of Cebu is an educational institution in Cebu

City, Philippines founded in 1964 offering preschool, grade school, junior & senior high school,

undergraduate degrees, and post-graduate degrees. It currently has four campuses.

Research Participants

The researchers chose the Grade 11 students of Senior High School students in University of

Cebu Pri Campus both in morning and afternoon session as the informants of this study. The informants

of the survey will be 6-10 students.(There is no any criteria in selecting the informants.)
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Research Instrument

In the process of interview, the researchers used interview guides to gather relevant data from the

informants. The researchers also used pens and a clean sheet of paper for jotting down the information as

well as recording it with the use of a recorder for original documentation purposes.

Data Gathering Procedure

Before gathering the data, a letter of approval was first sent to the principal and the informants in

order to properly conduct the study within the locale. When approved, the researchers will then contact

their chosen participant. The informants were interviewed with the help of the interview guide. Each

personal information of the respondents we’re kept confidentiality for their privacy.

Data Analysis

After gathering the data, it was then read and reviewed by the researches and the significant statements of

each transcript was extracted .The significant elements was sorted and formulated into categories and

themes.
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CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents, analyzes, and interprets the data gathered from the informants in the

University of Cebu – Main Campus, Senior High School Department.

Students’ observation towards academic pressure

I. Health problems

A. Forcing self

B. Sleep deprived

C. Uncared nutrition

D. Depression

II. Suicidal attempt

A. Suicidal thoughts

III. Burdened tasks

A. Conflict schedules

B. Loaded works

C. Approaching deadlines

Others students’ insights towards academic pressure

IV. Uncomfortable feelings

A. Uncontented

B. Overacting

V. Overloaded works

A. Piled works

VI. Psychological effect

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A. Anxiety

B. Depression

Coping Mechanisms towards academic pressure

VII. Healthy environment

A. Right companions

B. Supporting family

VIII. Strategies

A. Narrowing task

B. Time management

C. Set plan

IX. Motivation

A. Optimism

The researchers were able to extract 9 themes from the data gathered. The themes are (1) Health

problems, (2) Suicidal attempt, (3) Burdened task, (4) Uncomfortable feelings (5) Overloaded

works, (6) Psychological effect, (7) Healthy environment, (8) Strategies (9) Motivation. Each

theme is supported by 1-2 statements and is evident by the 4 informants of the study.

Presentation of Themes

I. Health problem

Health problem or health issue occurs when the normal metabolism of the body failed which

considered as disease. Health care is one of the most important components in your life. Disease

or illness can really mean a down turn in your life. The biggest asset we can have in life therefore

is health no doubt, Health is wealth!(Shaw, 2019).

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A. Forcing Self

Many of us are looking for a change in the fastest pace as it could be ,one if it is to force oneself
to do an action even if it is at it’s limits.

“”Sa katung mga honors kay kanang murag murag gi push nila ilang
kaugalingon gani to be, to be something” (Informant 1, Line 7-8)

B. Sleep deprived

Sleep deprivation is common among university students, and has been associated with poor

academic performance and physical dysfunction. However, current literature has a narrow focus

in regard to domains tested.(Patrick, 2017).

”Kay usahay dugay ka matug kay maghimo ka sa imong assignments kay

para makakuha kag good grades”(Informant 1, Line 15-16)

C. Uncared nutrition

Nutrition studies often claim that a specific food or diet will cause or prevent a certain disease.

Though they receive a lot of publicity, their conclusions and results must not be taken for granted

and must be scrutinized. Nutrition studies often employ methodologies that lead to inaccurate

responses and involve confounding variables which complicate results (Livingstone & Black,

2003)

”Sa imong pagkaon, eating usahay dli naka mukaon kay murag ipaliban
nimo ang kaon kay maghimo kas project”(Informant 1, Line 16-17)

D. Depression

Depression is a largely seen by a general public and mainstream media as neurophychriatic

illness (Wingert & Kantrowitz, 2002).

”Maka experience ana kay ma depressed kanang after ana depression like
mag suicide attempt” (Informant 2, Line 7-8)
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II. Suicidal attempt

Suicidal attempts are common, and many people experienced it when they are stressed or depressed.

Suicide attempts are caused by temporary problems and therefore tragic mistake. (Kirkus,1999).

A. Suicidal thoughts

The mental condition and the genetic behavior are the basis of getting provoked in doing

suicide.Most controversial questions surrounding suicide are philosophical ( Jamison, 2000).

“ Naka experience ana academic pressure na ma think sa into suicide

attempt”(Informant 2, Line 9)

III. Burdened Task

Burdened task are load of task and many work to be done or undertaken that is not included in

the priorities. In this study, we examine dirty work from a less-studied but theoretically

intriguing perspective. Instead of taking an occupational perspective to dirty work, we take a

dirty task perspective. Namely, jobs are composed of many tasks. Depending on the occupation,

some of the tasks comprising it may be dirty while other tasks carry no such stigma (Kreiner et

al., 2006).

A. Conflict schedules

Many have been experiencing it because some jobs and activities are needed to be done on the

same time .(Stone, 2006 ).

“”From the word na pressure, na pressure jud ta pressure ta kay sa mga

schedules”(Informant 3, Line 7).
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B. Loaded works

According to Vardi (2008), an increase of workload would have resulted working long hours and

expressing dissatisfaction for the workers.

“”Ang activities sa school especially diri sa UC kay murag taga adlaw naay
PT at the same time naa siyay activities and considering naay mga
answeranan” (Informant 3, Line 8-9).

C. Approaching deadlines

Poorly endowed organizations approaching deadlines may therefore be more aggressive in their

orientations and efforts to change or acquire additional resources (Gersick, 1991; Tushman &

Romanelli, 1985).

“Kuan na observe nako kay kanang murag sa kadaghan gani kanang

deadlines ang uban na mga buhatunon dili mapass” (Informant 4, Line 6-7)

IV. Uncomfortable feelings

Being uncomfortable is a feeling where you can't calm down or you can't be at ease. You are not

relaxed like when you're irritated with somebody or something. Uncomfortable interactions are

those that cause a degree of suffering to the user. This may be physical suffering such as physical

stress, tiredness or pain, but might also involve mental suffering duento fear and anxiety, either

experienced directly or empathetically on behalf of others. (Steve Benford, Chris Greenhalgh,

Gabriella Giannachi', Brendan Walker², Joe Marshall, Tom Rodden, 2012)

A. Uncontented

Uncontented is to bent against interest and duty without fully having satisfaction of the results

(Bathurst, 1675).

“”I got low grades and then sila na 'Ah kadako na ana' like something ana
but deep within dili pako like satisfied”(Informant 1, Line 24)
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B. Overacting

Overacting are exaggerated feelings or actions that are distractive to others (Jean Schiffman,

2011).

“”Murag OA kuno kay lagi ga apas kuno sila sa grado kay kanang murag
gai ilang paglantaw kay grades ra " (Informant 2, Line 11-12).

V. Overloaded works

Overloaded work is a major problem and almost every organizations are suffering from this. And

it increases in working hours and pressure from supervisor or teacher to achieve or to accomplish

their goals( Darwish, 2000).

A. Piled works

Piled Works, many students experience this because of tons of schoolworks, some students may

have some lack of sleep because of homeworks and projects and if we do not do our homeworks

we will fall behind or having a bad grades. For those students who were lagging behind they

might not easy for them to have a tons of schoolworks, they will feel pressured also stress. And

for those gifted students, for them this is easy and relaxed for them to learn, they don’t feel

pressured. (Darwish, 2000)

“”Kanang umh siguro pagtan aw nila kay ang academic pressure kay
kanang mga piled up nila na mga activites kanang mga pt” (Informant 3,
Line 15-16).

VI. Psychological effect

Psychological effect is the effect in which caused by problems that involves our mental

state.Negative psychological effect such as bad feelings, fear, as well as moderate to high level

of anxiety occurs when a person is in a pulsive situation(Primo et al. 2000).

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A. Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal reaction to certain situations. A small level of anxiety is normal, but severe

anxiety can be a serious problem. Academic anxiety can become more detrimental over time. As

a student’s academic performance suffers, the anxiety level related to certain academic tasks

increases (Huberty, 2012). Most teachers will have students with social anxiety and/or academic

anxiety. Social anxiety can also affect a student’s academic performance. If a student has social

anxiety, the student might not be able to complete group tasks or might not feel comfortable

asking for help in class. Social anxiety can go along with or even lead to academic anxiety.

Teaching students self-regulation can reduce anxiety and increase academic performance (Ader

& Erktin, 2010).

“”Kuan feel nako ila pagtan aw man feel nako makahatag na nila og
anxiety”” (Informant 4, Line 10).

B. Depression

Depression is one of the most widespread diseases across the world and a major factor in

problems of mental health (Sarokhani et al., 2013). The issue of students’ mental health is a

global problem that covers all developed and non-developed societies, both modern and

traditional (Bayram & Bilgel, 2008). During their academic life young people face many

contradictions and obligations to succeed, especially at university (Arslan, Ayranci, Unsal &

Arslants, 2009). Also, university students should make the efforts to embrace new experiences

and changes in social aspects, and in behavioural, emotional, academic and economic situations

(Ginwright & James, 2002).

“”Mga depression kay kanang tungod sa kadaghan huna hunaon ba”

(Informant 4, Line 11)
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VII. Healthy environment

There are many ways to define a healthy environment. as it relates to health, as all the physical,

chemical, and biological factors external to a person, and all the related behaviors.Ding, Sallis,

Kerr, Lee andRosenberg (2011) found evidence connecting characteristicsof the neighborhood

environment with the level of physical activity among children and adolescents.

A. Right companions

The relationship we have with our friends can affect our health and overall happiness(Chopikk,

2017)

“”For me the best way to cope with academic pressure is ano to stay close
with the people who make you feel kanang dili naka kinahanglan magpaka
arong ingnon” (Informant 1, Line 30-31).

B. Supportive family

Family relationships may become even more important to well-being as individuals age, needs

for caregiving increase, and social ties in other domains such as the workplace become less

central in their lives (Milkie, Bierman, & Schieman, 2008). In this review, we consider key

family relationships in adulthood marital, parent–child, grandparent, and sibling relationships—

and their impact on well-being across the adult life course.

"So dapat ang family mo sabot gyud na kung ma unsa ra jyud makaya sa
iyang anak mao ra gyud na” (Informant 2, Line 22-23).

VIII. Strategies

Strategy is an action that managers take to attain one or more of the organization’s goals.

Strategy can also be defined as “A general direction set for the company and its various

components to achieve a desired state in the future. Strategy results from the detailed strategic

planning process(Mintzberg, 2005).

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A. Narrowing task

Narrowing tasks refers to the allocation of attention to a particular channel of information,

diagnostic hypothesis, or task goal, for a duration that is longer than optimal, given the expected

cost of neglecting events on other channels(Wickens, 2005).

"Kanang makaya ra nimo kay students are students” (Informant 1, Line 32)

B. Time management

Time cannot be 'managed' in the same way that other resource can: human, physical, capital,

information. Time is a resource that must be used the instant it is received. Time cannot be

saved, you cannot get more of it and it cannot be replaced. Wasted time is time gone forever.

Time must be used at the same rate of 60 seconds per minute, 60 minutes per hour, 24 hours a

day and so on. Although philosophers and physicists may disagree, for most academics time is a

finite resource. We cannot 'manage' time. What we can do is to learn to manage ourselves and

other resources in relation to time. It is my hope that this brief paper can make a contribution to

the development of satisfactory approaches to using time to improve the quality of academic life

in the very broadest sense. If we accept Craig Mcinnes' assertion that "self-regulation in daily

work practices stands out - regardless of teaching or research orientation - as the most distinctive

feature of academic work" (Mcinnes, 1992, p.10) then the better we are at the skills of self-

regulation the better our academic lives may be. , Robert, 'Time Management': a review of issues

and strategies for academic staff. Bryson, John M. (John Moore), 1947-. Strategic Planning for

Public and Nonprofit Organizations : a Guide to Strengthening and Sustaining Organizational

Achievement. San Francisco (Bass, 2011.

"Mohimo kag time table sa mga buto buhatonon sa mga activties ,mga pt's”
(Informant 3, Line 19)
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C. Set plan

Goal setting is an integral part of the organizational behavior that involves the development of

strategies in order to motivate employees within the organization and help in attainment of long-

term goals. Vigoda-Gadot and Angert (2007) suggested that appropriate goal setting is important

in an organization because it provides focus, increases motivation, improves group cohesion and

help in performance measurability.

"Human sa klase kay magplano human plano kay andamon gai sa mga gamit
kundi answeranan” (Informant 3, Line 21)

IX. Motivation

Motivation is to have a sense of achievement or accomplishment . Motivation is a derived from

the word 'motive' which means needs, desires, wants or drives within the individuals. A

motivation is what prompts a person to act in a certain way or least develop an inclination for

specific behaivor(Kast and Rosenzweig 1985, 296), "Motivation can be define as those forces

within an individual that push or propel him to satisfy basic needs or wants” (Yorks, 1976)..

A. Optimism

Having a confidence about the future as expecting the best possible outcome from any given

situation is better. Also it can recover disappointment has positive thoughts. Scheier and

Carver(1985), express Optimism as the propensity of an individual to look after the outcome

even if the problems are associated.Optimism individual believes that the end result will be good

and pessimistic person believes that end result will not be good for them.

"Dili maghuna huna na lisod, huna hunaon nila na makaya ra nila ing ana ra
think positive” (Informant 4, Line 13-14)
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Chapter V

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

This chapter presents the summary of findings, conclusions and recommendations of the study.

Summary of Findings

Based on the presented and gathered data, the researchers found out the observations of
senior higj students towards academic pressure, as well as what could be the other's insights and
coping mechanism.

Most of the student's observations about academic pressure is that it gives negative
effects in many aspects such as in our mental and physical state. Experiencing anxiety, being
sleep deprived and not having a good and balance diet are some of its examples. They have also
observed that students are more pressured because of the needs of fulfilling the loaded works in
the target deadline.

The others' insights about academic pressure base on the viewpoint of the informants are most likely to be
the same as what they are thinking, that it can really bring negative effects to the students. On the other
hand, some also thinks that academic pressure is the feeling of being unsatisfied to the grades received.

Students thought of coping this up by setting an optimistic mindset that will start looking
up to the good side of each tasks. In addition is to manage the time in every actions as well as to
plan what to do next.

Conclusion

Base on the findings, the study revealed that there are many negative interpretations
about academic pressure such as some thinks that it would affect our physical state because of
being sleep deprived or not having a right nutrition. Some also thinks that the mental state of a
person will also be affected just as being stressed or depressed. Others think that it is generally
caused by workloads and fast approaching deadlines. Putting themselves in the situation of those
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who have experienced narrows the idea of how tiring and difficult it is to be academically
pressured because of the expectations needed to be complied.

Recommendation

Base on the findings and the conclusion of the study the researchers recommended:

*Parents may give reminders to their children not to push themselves

*Students can make use of the time wisely in order to avoid problems

*Future researchers may have a head a head start on their future studies that centers with the
perceptions of the academic pressure. They may use this study as a guide or basis for future
research and may improve this study.
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Geromo, El Kenrick M.

A Gabuya st. Pardo, Cebu City

[email protected]

Mobile: 09150155099

Landline: 272-2937

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Date of birth: April 10,2003

Place of birth: Cebu City

Religion: Fundamental Baptist

Father’s name: Ricky A. Geromo

Occupation: School director

Mother’s name: Arlene M. Geromo

Occupation: Teacher

SKILLS

-None

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Senior High School

University of Cebu-Main Senior High Department

June 2019-Present

J. Alcantara St.,Cebu City,Philippines

Junior High School

Abellana National School

Graduated April 2019

Elementary
 26

Pardo Elementary School

Pardo, Cebu City

PERSONAL DATA

Geromo, El Kenrick M.

A Gabuya st. Pardo, Cebu City

[email protected]

Mobile: 09150155099

Landline: 272-2937

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Date of birth: April 10,2003

Place of birth: Cebu City

Religion: Fundamental Baptist

Father’s name: Ricky A. Geromo

Occupation: School director

Mother’s name: Arlene M. Geromo

Occupation: Teacher

SKILLS

-None

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Senior High School

University of Cebu-Main Senior High Department

June 2019-Present

J. Alcantara St.,Cebu City,Philippines

Junior High School

Abellana National School

Graduated April 2019

Elementary
 27

Pardo Elementary School

Pardo, Cebu City

PERSONAL DATA

Tricia Rodriguez

San Roque Talisay City, Cebu

[email protected]

Mobile No#: 09953216970

Landline: NONE

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Date of Birth: September 24, 2001

Place of birth: Cebu City

Religion: Roman Catholic

Father’s Name: Roland V. Deiparine

Occupation : OFW

Mother’s Name: Norma O. Rodriguez

Occupation : None

SKILLS

None

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Senior High School

University of Cebu – Main Senior High School Department

June 2019-Present

J. Alcantara St., Cebu City, Philippines

Junior High School

Saint Paul College Foundation Inc.

Graduated April 2019

Elementary
 28

San Roque Elementary School

Graduated

PERSONAL DATA

Bantolinao, Heil Nikki

Tabunok Talisay City, Cebu

[email protected]

Mobile No#: 09474172036

Landline: NONE

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Date of Birth: October 26, 2002

Place of birth: Cebu City

Religion: Roman Catholic

Father’s Name: Nicanor L. Bantolinao

Occupation : Taxi Driver

Mother’s Name: Helen Parba

Occupation : House Wife

SKILLS

-Dancing

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Senior High School

University of Cebu – Main Senior High School Department

June 2019-Present

J. Alcantara St., Cebu City, Philippines

Junior High School

Pardo National High School

Graduated March 2019

Elementary
 29

Bulacao Community School

Graduated 2015

PERSONAL DATA

Bacus, Ronie Jay M.

Cansojong, Talisay City, Cebu

[email protected]

Mobile: 09982719667

Landline: N/A

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Date of birth: October 23,2002

Place of birth: Cansojong, Talisay City

Religion: Roman Catholic

Father’s name: Romulo Bacus

Occupation: Fisherman

Mother’s name: Evelyn M. Bacus

Occupation: Housewife

SKILLS

-Drawing

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Senior High School

University of Cebu-Main Senior High Department

June 2019-Present

J. Alcantara St.,Cebu City,Philippines

Junior High School

Cansojong National High School

Graduated April 2019

Elementary
 30

Borromeo Brothers Elementary School

Pardo, Cebu City

PERSONAL DATA

Rosal, Zet Cyrus

12-c abellana st. bo.luz Cebu City

[email protected]

Mobile:09159052289

Landline:none

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Date of birth: September 22,2002

Place of birth: Cebu City

Religion: Roman Catholic

Father’s name: Lee Montecillo

Occupation: none

Mother’s name: Rosalyn Rosal

Occupation: BHW

SKILLS

-None

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Senior High School

University of Cebu -Main Senior High Department

June 2019- Present

J.Alcantara st. Cebu City,Philippines

Junior High School

Bo.luz National High School

Graduated April 2019

Elementary
 31

Bo.luz Elementary School

Archbishop reyes avenue,Cebu City

PERSONAL DATA

Ralph Allen M. Bascon

Base ST. Atisan, Cansojong, Talisay City, Cebu

[email protected]

Mobile No#: 09562947800

Landline: NONE

PERSONAL DATA

Date of Birth: November 16, 2002

Place of birth: Cebu City

Religion: Roman Catholic

Father’s Name: Arnold Bascon

Occupation : Banker

Mother’s Name: Rowena Bascon

Occupation : Office Clerk

SKILLS

Dancing

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Senior High School

University of Cebu – Main Senior High School Department

June 2019-Present

J. Alcantara St., Cebu City, Philippines

Junior High School

Cansojong National Highschool

Graduated April 2019

Elementary
 32

Borromeo Brothers Elementary School

Graduated March 2015

PERSONAL DATA

Duff Dexter v. Noval

538-B Greenside St. Hipdromo Cebu City

[email protected]

Mobile No#: 09260015326

Landline:2667434

PERSONAL DATA

Date of Birth: April 8, 2003

Place of birth: Cebu City

Religion: Roman Catholic

Father’s Name: Dexter O. Noval

Occupation : Fireman

Mother’s Name: Deogracias V. Noval

Occupation : None

SKILLS

None

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Senior High School

University of Cebu – Main Senior High School Department

June 2019-Present

J. Alcantara St., Cebu City, Philippines

Junior High School

St.Paul College Foundation Inc.

Graduated April 2019

Elementary
 33

Hipodromo Elementary School

Graduated March 2015