City College of Calapan Launches KALAP Journal Volume II, Celebrating Faculty Research Excellence
August 7, 2026
Evidence that Matters—The City College of Calapan, spearheaded by the Research and Development Office launched the Volume II, Issue I of the Kalap Journal, the official research publication of the institution, Kalap Gymnasium, August 3.
Publishing research plays a crucial role in advancing academic excellence by increasing institution-wide visibility, fostering interdisciplinary innovation, and nurturing collaborative networks. Beyond academic circles, these published studies serve as vital tools for transforming local communities through evidence-based findings into practical policies, solutions, and sustainable growth.
As part of the recognition, each contributing author received their own printed copy of the KALAP Journal alongside a ₱5,000 cash incentive per research study to honor their hard work and dedication to academic research!
Here are the featured research studies in this volume:
1. Availability, Utilization, Learning Outcomes and Challenges in Achieving SDG 4 through Modern Laboratory Apparatuses for Science Students
✍️ Hanz C. Redoma & Lymberth M. Benalla
2. A Policy Response to Educational Hardships: How City College of Calapan Addressed The “Pahinga Muna Anak” Phenomenon Among Freshmen Education Students
✍️ Arnel V. Manalo & Chriss Joseph Miralles
3. Most Valued Competencies in the Workplace: An Insight From City College of Calapan Graduates
✍️ Mary Joy M. Evora & Michael Jehu M. Oteyza
4. Intellective Predictors of Performance In Mathematics In The Modern World of First-Year Students in City College of Calapan
✍️ Jhan Mark Javier Farol & Samie Boy Farol
5. Instructional Factors and Core Competencies of General Education Students Towards Teaching Policy Enhancement
✍️ Richmond Jett Marasigan & Hanz C. Redoma
6. Coping Mechanisms and Faculty Resilience Among Educators of the City College of Calapan
✍️ Judy Ann F. Gonito & Lyka Maan E. Kalaw
Congratulations to all our faculty-researchers for contributing to academic excellence and driving meaningful development in our community!
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