Final Paper 2
Final Paper 2
Final Paper 2
INTRODUCTION
all students with different courses. This level of education is after Senior High School,
an additional two years for students to learn after completing their Junior High School.
Choosing the course to be taken in college can be one of the most difficult part in
what course students should study in college in order not to waste money, time, and
effort. Identifying the preferred courses can be an advantage for student to develop good
they will achieve their goals. Choosing courses is one of the hardest decision-making
to undergo in being a senior high school student. The importance of choosing courses
success and consequently their choice of profession. In most cases, students who failed
to choose wisely their courses, were not able to graduate. It is therefore, important to
discover the benefits of knowing the most preferred courses to the senior high school
Knowing the most preferred courses related to ABM strand may influence
students in choosing the best courses when they will step in to college. Also, they will
know the advantages and disadvantages of choosing these courses. These will give them
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certain reasons on why they should choose these courses. Also, it may help them to plan
as soon as now.
College and university courses are the basic building blocks of higher education.
All types of degree programs, including associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and
master’s degrees, are made up of college and university courses. Colleges and
universities offer courses that can be used for credit toward undergraduate and graduate
degrees and certificates. Some colleges and universities also offer non-credit courses,
Another definiton of college course from Qeco (2019), is that it is a course of study that
courses. These are the different courses that the ABM students can take when they go
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OM), Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BS Entrep), and Bachelor of Science
There are different factors affecting the decisions of students in choosing their
college courses. In a study of Alba, K., et.al. (2010), the factor that affects the most
with regards to college courses decision-making is the financial stability of the family.
The student finds it complicated to decide whether to go for the course that he or she
desires or to go for the course that his or her family can afford. Personality of a student
can also an important factor, studies have showed that students tend to choose a major
that they think will fit their personality (Mihyeon, 2009). Wildman and Torres (2002),
also included family and friends to be an influential part of student’s choice of major.
Parents with agriculture background most often have an impact in where students go to
college. Gender is also believed to be a factor of the student’s choices of their courses.
It is said that men and women have different styles in choosing their future careers.
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Men have a more liberal and progressive style of thinking. Women, prefer a hierarchical
graduating Grade 12 students. This research aims to determine the most preferred
Conception Academy. Knowing the different factors that can affect in choosing courses
can be helpful to the students, to the teachers, and to the parents of the students. It is
also necessary to have knowledge about the different courses related to the chosen
strand in senior high school for the students to easily adjust to their academic activities.
This will help them to decide on what course they will take in college.
The study generally aims to determine the most preferred course of the Grade
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Significance of the Study
To the students, this study will help them in their course selection so that they
will be ready and prepared as early as now. By conducting this study, they will know
the importance of knowing and choosing the best courses that are not just aligned to
their specific strand but also helpful as they will go on with their journey in reaching
To the teachers, the results of this study will give them clues on how they should
guide the students before taking up these courses. They will also know what advices
they can give to their students as they will take these courses in college. Guidance from
the teachers of the school is needed so that the students will be fully aware of the courses
To the parents, this study will help them to know the preferred choices of their
children. Also, they will be able to help, guide, and support them as they will step in to
college. Furthermore, knowing the factors why their children prefer these courses will
give them knowledge of the skills and fields where their children want to excel in. They
will also know how to consider the personal choices of their children and what they
To the future researchers, this research will serve as their guide or basis in doing
school-related researches.
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Scope and Delimitation
The study will focus on the most preferred course in college of the Grade 12
Academy.
1-s Valdez, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte. It is an originally a learning institution which
caters Nursery, Kindergarten, Elementary Levels, and Junior High School. Presently, it
offers now Senior High School. This institution is a proud member of the Diocese of
The respondents of the study will be the whole population of the Grade 12-ABM
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Definition of Terms
The following terms will be defined operationally for a better and clearer
education or higher subjects. It is a higher level of education and is the next step after
Course. It is a core curriculum that all students are required to complete before
they can move on to the next level in their education or earn a diploma. It is a choice of
Degree. The standing of students in their education. These are the programs of
completion which have different levels such as Bachelor’s Degree, Masteral’s Degree,
Most. The greatest number of quantity. It can be identified through the ranking
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CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
This chapter contains the summary of literature and studies which have direct
bearing on the study and which provided the researchers with adequate theoretical
background.
Foreign Studies
graduates produced by universities and colleges and the workforce needed by different
companies. The wrong choice of course taken by most of high school students adds to
achievement and their elective grades were considered. The findings revealed that the
course in college. Most of the students prefer to take scientific related field courses, or
the “popular courses” for Filipinos. Students’ preferred course is related to their BOPI
result as well as to their father’s occupation. Other factors such as mother’s occupation,
monthly family income, students’ sibling position and students’ third year general
average grades are not related to the students’ preferred course in college to their BOPI
results.
choosing the right course in college, suited to students’ personality, ability and intellect.
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The choice of a course and which school to enter in college is one of the major
process. The course and school selection decision will most likely define their future
Likewise, a study on the impact of programs and services and their influence on career
service made available to senior high students singly or in combination are determinants
of their retention.
Helping student choose the career that suits them can be done by integrating
career plan with the curriculum so that students can make good decisions in what course
counselor and parents should also be made to come-up with better career plan for every
individual students.
Local Studies
Pascual (2014) presented that the availability of work after finishing college is
mainly considered by the high school students and then followed by choosing the course
business was considered the least factor that affects the decision in choosing college
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The afore mentioned study was supported by a study in Our Lady of Peace in
Antipolo (Martin et. al, 2010) which have the same result as to Pascual’s study that
exclusion of the majority's personal ability in order to get the "in-demand" job of the
generation. This kind of factor may have a misfit for the job and a low level of
competency since it is not the job in which they match their abilities. The problem is
that if a large amount of graduates come only on a few courses that has fulfilled the
amount given for job vacancies, there could be a problem for the remaining number of
Alba, et. al (2010) determined that the main factors that are affecting a student's
choice for their college course are the following: (a.) the financial stability of the family
that sometimes make students' confused whether to take courses they want or to settle
with something that their parents can afford, and (b.) interference of parents in their
because of the college they've been to and the path that they want their children to take.
They somehow control the student’s path and sometimes what is worse is that they are
too controlling that their assessment for their children is becoming incorrect.
A study from Roosevelt College, San Mateo (Fernando et. al, 2016) found out
that the parents’ influence, personal choice, job opportunity and peer influence can
affect the student’s decision on their choice of college course. The researchers
concluded that the students look not only at their personal choice, but also at the
decision of their parents, peers, and the availability of the job as their guide in choosing
their undergraduate program. Job opportunity is the said highest weighted mean in the
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study and the researchers concluded that this factor greatly affects the students’ choice
in choosing what college course they will take up. The study has shown that the students
tend to analyze if the course they will choose can improve their skills and if it can put
The foregoing studies provided the researchers the needed knowledge in the
conceptualization of the study. The studies mentioned impressed upon the researchers
that identifying courses can be helpful in doing their best in the carreer in the future.
However, there are factors that greatly affect the students on how they choose or decide
on what course they will get. These factors can be peer pressure, family background,
job oppurnity and personal choice. Choosing courses need to be thoroughly decided so
that it will not cause students to waste time, money and effort. Another way to help
students is to choose courses related to their strand in senior high school to easily
prepare them to the hindrances and adapt themselves to the academic activities related
to the course. It is in part due to these studies that the researchers were able to
factor in students learning development and the influential factors of choosing a course.
Further, the array of results and literature from these studies have been reconciled and
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Conceptual Framework
students?
Students.
strand?
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CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the discussion on the research design, sources of data
particularly the locale of the study, and the population, the instrumentation and data
collection procedure, and the statistical techniques applied in the analysis and
interpretation of data.
Research Design
interpretation of the findings. It describes what it is. It describes with emphasis what
actually exist such as current conditions, situations or any phenomena. Since the present
study will be concerned with the most preferred course in college of the Grade 12-ABM
students, the descriptive method of research is the most appropriate method to use.
Research Instrument
An interview method will be used to gather data needed for the study.
Phase I. The researchers will have an interview with each of the Grade 12-ABM
Phase III. The researchers will analyze and interpret the gathered data.
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Treatment of the Data
Each response from the students will be recorded as the basis of the most
preferred course of the Grade 12-ABM students Immaculate Concepcion Academy. For
instance, researches will ask their most preferred course in college, the reasons why
they choose this course, and the benefits they can get in their preferred course to their
careers in the future. In providing the overall data of the research, knowing the factors
or reasons that leads them to choose their preferred course and the benefits of their
preferred course in their future careers will be presented. Getting the percentage of the
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CHAPTER IV
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
This chapter presents the results and discussions of the data gathered from the
respondents.
Forty six percent (46%) from the fifty respondents chose Bachelor of Science
Accountancy because of practicality and high salary. Also, businesses are growing
which means that accountants are in demand and can give many opportunities to job-
seekers. It is also one of the most promising job and serves as a licensure or board
exam for their future career. Some said that someday, they want to work as an
accountant and they would like to work at banks. It will also be taken as their pre-law.
Other reasons are they were influenced by a cousin, it is the choice of their mother,
inspired by their family because their parents are accountants, they like to challenge
themselves, and they have the abilities to handle the course. Some simply said that they
just like the course, they love math and digits, it is in line with the ABM strand, they
want to become successful someday, it is their dream, and they want to strengthen their
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing Management
Sixteen percent (16%) from the fifty respondents chose Bachelor of Science in
expose themselves in the field of marketing and they want to apply their knowledge
and skills to this course. Some said that they want to be a marketing manager in the
future and they are also good at managing and leading. Other reasons are it is what their
heart desires, relevant to their strand, and it serves as an interest. They also want to
Twelve percent (12%) from the fifty respondents chose Bachelor of Science in
Hotel and Restaurant Management as their preferred course for college. The
flexible, enabling them to learn cookery and hospitality at the same time so if they
pursue to be a chef in the future, they can easily adjust. They are also confident in taking
thiss course because of their experiences through their work immersion. Some said they
want to work in cruise ship because they want to travel and experience new things. This
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Eight percent (8%) from the fifty respondents chose Bachelor of Science in
course for college. The respondents chose this course because it is interconnected with
their recent work immersion where they communicate with applicants. This course will
also help them to empower themselves for their future jobs or careers. Some of the
students also said that this course is their dream to take and they like it. Others said that
Six percent (6%) from the fifty respondents chose Bachelor of Science in
Tourism Management (BSTM) as their preferred course for college. The respondents
chose this course because they have the interest in this field especially in travelling.
Six percent (6%) from the fifty respondents chose Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration as their preferred course for college. The respondents chose
this course because they want to have their own business and manage it by applying
their learnings related to their strand in Senior High School. Many of the respondents
also said that through this course, they can have a licensure exam to be justifiably called
Two percent (2%) from the fifty respondents chose Bachelor of Science in
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college. One respondent chose this course because of the desire to pursue education
Two percent (2%) from the fifty respondents chose Bachelor in Science in
Entrepreneurship as their preferred course in college. One respondent chose this course
because it is related to ABM strand and he/she wants to manage his/her business in the
future.
Undecided
Two percent (2%) percent from the fifty respondent are still undecided because
the students do not like failure and they experienced having a hard time during the work
immersion.
Based from the gathered data, the most preferred courses of the Grade 12-ABM
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According to Pascual (2014), the availability of work after finishing college is
mainly considered by the high school students and then followed by choosing the course
business was considered the least factor that affects the decision in choosing college
course. Likely, the Grade 12-ABM students chose these courses mainly because it is
their personal choice, followed by the influence of their family, and their competency
in these courses. The consideration of their future salaries is the least factor.
A study from Roosevelt College, San Mateo (Fernando et. al, 2016) found out
that the parents’ influence, personal choice, job opportunity and peer influence can
affect the student’s decision on their choice of college course. Similarly, these factors
were also considered by the respondents as they chose their specific courses.
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CHAPTER V
This chapter presents and restates the problem, summarizes the findings, and
Summary
This research was conducted with the purpose of knowing the most
Furthermore, their reasons on choosing these courses we’re also collected and analysed.
It was conducted at Immaculate Conception Academy, Batac City, ilocos Norte. This
study is beneficial to the students, teachers, parents, and to the future researchers. An
oral interview method was used to gather the data needed for the study with the whole
population of the Grade 12-ABM as the respondents. After the data was gathered, it
was analysed and interpreted. The results of the study tells that the Grade 12-ABM
MM), Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BS HRM), Bachelor
Science in Entrepreneurship (BS Entrep). Their major reasons include choosing these
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courses because it’s a personal choice, influenced by their family, and their competency
in these courses.
Conclusion
Based from the interviews made, the most preferred courses of the Grade 12-
Science in Entrepreneurship (BS Entrep). They chose these courses mainly because it
is their personal choice, they were influenced by their family, and they are confident in
Recommendations
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To the students; we recommend:
1. As early as now, they should be able to decide what courses to take in college
1. To conduct seminars for the Grade 12 students regarding the different courses
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Online Sources
Dayao, Ryan; Almario,Olivia; “Career And School Preferences Of Senior High School
http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/5887.
Pascual, Nancy T. MD; “Factors Affecting High School Students’ Career Preference:
http://gssrr.org/index.php?journal=JournalOfBasicAndApplied.
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADE MY
Proud Member of the DIOCESE OF LAOAG CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
Improving Capabilities and Attitudes
#1-S Valdez, City of Batac, 2906, Ilocos Norte
Dear Respondent,
Greetings!
In connection, may we request you to have a time for an interview at your most
convenient time? Rest assured that all information will be treated with utmost
confidentiality and will be treated for research purposes only.
Respectfully yours,
ASIS, ABEGAIL E.
BACOLOR, CHRISTINE RAE-ANN C.
GALZOTE, JEROME ANGELO Q.
LAYAOEN, ROSELLE M.
LEGASPI, REIGHN VALERIE B.
PABLO, RALF ENZO A.
PUYAOAN, VERNULF MARCIAL N.
RAGUSANTE, AVEGAIL G.
SAYMO, DESTHYN HYGEIA T.
SOLIVA, ALESSANDRA NIÑA L.
TARIGA, JESAH C.
Father:
Greetings!
We are the Grade 11- ABM students who are currently conducting research
titled “THE MOST PREFERRED COURSES IN COLLEGE OF THE GRADE 12-
ABM STUDENTS OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY.” This study will
specifically look into: 1. The most preferred course of the Grade 12-ABM students. 2.
The reasons why they chose these courses. In order to answer the problem of our stud,
may we ask permission from your good officer to allow us to gather the data and float
questionnaires to the students.
Rest assured that all the information that will be gathered will be kept with
utmost confidentiality and will be used for research purposes only.
We are hoping for your favorable response to the request.
Thank you and God bless!
Respectfully yours,
ASIS, ABEGAIL E., Sgd
BACOLOR, CHRISTINE RAE-ANN C. , Sgd
GALZOTE, JEROME ANGELO Q. , Sgd
LAYAOEN, ROSELLE M. , Sgd
LEGASPI, REIGHN VALERIE B. , Sgd
PABLO, RALF ENZO A. , Sgd
PUYAOAN, VERNULF MARCIAL N. , Sgd
RAGUSANTE, AVEGAIL G. , Sgd
SAYMO, DESTHYN HYGEIA T. , Sgd
SOLIVA, NIÑA ALESSANDRA L. , Sgd
TARIGA, JESAH C. , Sgd
Researcher
Noted by:
MR.LUIS BEJOHN DUMIPNAS, Sgd
Practical Research 1 Adviser
Approved:
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADE MY
Proud Member of the DIOCESE OF LAOAG CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
Improving Capabilities and Attitudes
#1-S Valdez, City of Batac, 2906, Ilocos Norte
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
NAME (optional)______________________________________________
GRADE 12- __________________________________________
DATE: ______________________________________________
BUSINESS
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Business Economics
(BSBA)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Financial Management
(BSBA major in FM)
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Human Resource
Development (BSBA major in HRDM)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Marketing Management
(BSBA major MM)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Operations Management
(BSBA major in OM)
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BS Entrep)
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness (BS Agribusiness)
MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
(BS HRM)
Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA)
Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management (BS REM)
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM)
Bachelor of Science in Community Development (BS Community Development)
Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration (BSCA)
Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BS Foreign Service)
Bachelor of Science in International Studies (BSIS)
Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA)
Bachelor of Science in Public Safety (BSPS)
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BS Social Work)
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APPENDIX D
Curriculum Vitae
Education Background:
Name of School Year Level Year Graduated
Immaculate Conception Senior High School 2018- Present
Academy
Immaculate Concepcion Junior High School 2014 – 2018
Academy
OBJECTIVE
To develop my academic abilities in order for me to have better opportunities for growth
and self-improvement.
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Name: Christine Rae-Ann C. Bacolor
Age: 17 Gender: Female
Birthdate: November 14, 2001
Birth Place: Batac City
Address: #6 San Julian, Batac City, Ilocos Norte
Name of Mother: Maria Corina C. Villaruz
Occupation: Dentist
Mobile: 09********
Email: **************
Education Background:
Name of School Year Level Year Graduated
Immaculate Conception Senior High School 2018- Present
Academy
Immaculate Concepcion Junior High School 2014 – 2018
Academy
OBJECTIVE
To develop my academic abilities in order for me to have better opportunities for growth
and self-improvement.
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Name: Jerome Angelo Q. Galzote
Age: 17 Gender: Male
Birthdate: July 27, 2001
Birth Place: Batac City
Address: #3 Lioes, Currimao, Ilocos Norte
Name of Mother: Maricel S. Galzote
Occupation: Housewife
Name of Father: Bob G. Galzote
Occupation: Seaman
Mobile: 09********
Email: **************
Education Background:
Name of School Year Level Year Graduated
Immaculate Conception Senior High School 2018- Present
Academy
Wilbur C. Go National Junior High School 2014 – 2018
High School
OBJECTIVE
To develop my academic abilities in order for me to have better opportunities for growth
and self-improvement.
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Name: Roselle M. Layaoen
Age: 17 Gender: Female
Birthdate: September 13, 2001
Birth Place: Batac City
Address: #16 Quiling Sur, Batac City, Ilocos Norte
Name of Mother: Carmelita M. Layaoen
Occupation: Housewife
Name of Father: Edwin R. Layaoen
Occupation: Electrician
Mobile: 09********
Email: **************
Education Background:
Name of School Year Level Year Graduated
Immaculate Conception Senior High School 2018- Present
Academy
City of Batac National Junior High School 2014 – 2018
High School Poblacion
OBJECTIVE
To develop my academic abilities in order for me to have better opportunities for growth
and self-improvement.
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Name: Reighn Valerie B. Legaspi
Age: 17 Gender: Female
Birthdate: December 17, 2001
Birth Place: Batac City
Address: #16 Quiling Sur, Batac City, Ilocos Norte
Name of Mother: Violeta B. Legaspi
Occupation: Housewife
Name of Father: Regino P. Legaspi
Occupation: Tricycle Driver / Tanod
Mobile: 09********
Email: **************
Education Background:
Name of School Year Level Year Graduated
Immaculate Conception Senior High School 2018- Present
Academy
Mariano Marcos State Junior High School 2014 – 2018
University College of
Teacher Education
Laboratory High School –
Science Curriculum
OBJECTIVE
To develop my academic abilities in order for me to have better opportunities for growth
and self-improvement.
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Name: Ralf Enzo A. Pablo
Age: 17 Gender: Male
Birthdate: October 15, 2001
Birth Place: Quezon City
Address: #10 Lacub, Batac City, Ilocos Norte
Name of Mother: Gywneth A. Pablo
Occupation: Unit Head-Manager
Name of Father: Samuel I. Pablo
Occupation: House husband
Mobile: 09********
Email: **************
Education Background:
Name of School Year Level Year Graduated
Immaculate Conception Senior High School 2018- Present
Academy
Immaculate Junior High School 2014 – 2018
Conception
Academy
Mayfield Montesorri
Academy
OBJECTIVE
To develop my academic abilities in order for me to have better opportunities for growth
and self-improvement.
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Name: Vernulf Marcial L. Puyaoan
Age: 17 Gender: Male
Birthdate: April 25, 2002
Birth Place: Batac City
Address: #16 Quiling Sur, Batac City, Ilocos Norte
Name of Mother: Jocelyn L. Puyaoan (+)
Name of Father: Ranulfo S. Puyaoan
Occupation: Farmer
Mobile: 09********
Email: **************
Education Background:
Name of School Year Level Year Graduated
Immaculate Conception Senior High School 2018- Present
Academy
City of Batac National Junior High School 2014 – 2018
High School Poblacion
Living Rock
Christian School of
Excellence
OBJECTIVE
To develop my academic abilities in order for me to have better opportunities for growth
and self-improvement.
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Name: Avegail G. Ragusante
Age: 17 Gender: Female
Birthdate: April 10, 2002
Birth Place: Batac City
Address: #20 Sto. Tomas, Pinili, Ilocos Norte
Name of Mother: Glory G. Ragusante
Occupation: Overseas Filipino Worker
Name of Father: Edwin P. Ragusante
Occupation: Farmer
Mobile: 09********
Email: **************
Education Background:
Name of School Year Level Year Graduated
Immaculate Conception Senior High School 2018- Present
Academy
Pinili National High Junior High School 2014 – 2018
School
OBJECTIVE
To develop my academic abilities in order for me to have better opportunities for growth
and self-improvement.
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Name: Desthyn Hygeia T. Saymo
Age: 17 Gender: Female
Birthdate: January 11, 2002
Birth Place: Batac City
Address: #22 Maipalig, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte
Name of Mother: Amor T. Saymo
Occupation: Housewife
Name of Father: Ferdinand G. Saymo
Occupation: Court Stenographer
Mobile: 09********
Email: **************
Education Background:
Name of School Year Level Year Graduated
Immaculate Conception Senior High School 2018- Present
Academy
Batac Junior College Junior High School 2014 – 2018
OBJECTIVE
To develop my academic abilities in order for me to have better opportunities for growth
and self-improvement.
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Name: Nina Alessandra L. Soliva
Age: 16 Gender: Female
Birthdate: May 5, 2002
Birth Place: Batac City
Address: #15 Baligat, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte
Name of Mother: Rowena L. Soliva
Occupation: Housewife
Name of Father: Samuel R. Soliva
Occupation: Farmer
Mobile: 09********
Email: **************
Education Background:
Name of School Year Level Year Graduated
Immaculate Conception Senior High School 2018- Present
Academy
Immaculate Conception Junior High School 2014 – 2018
Academy
OBJECTIVE
To develop my academic abilities in order for me to have better opportunities for growth
and self-improvement.
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Name: Jesah C. Tariga
Age: 17 Gender: Female
Birthdate: October 18, 2001
Birth Place: Batac City
Address: #30 Baoa West, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte
Name of Mother: Joanne C. Tariga
Occupation: Housewife
Name of Father: Everett F. Tariga
Occupation: Farmer
Mobile: 09********
Email: **************
Education Background:
Name of School Year Level Year Graduated
Immaculate Conception Senior High School 2018- Present
Academy
City of Batac National Junior High School 2014 – 2018
High School Poblacion
OBJECTIVE
To develop my academic abilities in order for me to have better opportunities for growth
and self-improvement.
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