Publications

Same-sex marriage in the Philippines remains a highly contentious issue due to the influence of religion in this predominantly Catholic country, where it is often framed as an issue of morality. However, the psychological underpinnings of this religious influence still merits further exploration. Thus, we examined the role of religious behaviors and moral foundations in predicting attitudes toward same-sex marriage among Filipinos. Data from 385 participants revealed that the particular behavior of reading the main sacred text of one’s religion, rather than the often-used predictor of religious attendance predicts negative attitudes. Beyond these religious variables, the moral foundation of Purity/sanctity also predicts negative attitudes. Recommendations for further research and possible implications on attitude change are discussed in light of these findings.

We propose to use AR-Sieve Bootstrap in the construction of a control chart of an autocorrelated process influenced by multiple exogenous inputs. The control charts are compared with Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) control chart through a simulation study. AR-Sieve bootstrap control limits are narrower than EWMA control limits. While the proposed method yields a higher rate of false alarms, it is quick in detecting even minimal structural changes.

Carbon molecular ions were extracted from an ion source operated with a carbon filament cathode. The mass spectrum of the extracted beam showed a higher current of diatomic carbon molecular ions than atomic carbon ions. The magnetic filter field successfully reduced extraction of smaller mass ions, to make molecular carbon ion current comparable to the ion current of helium, which was used as a discharge support gas.

This study explores the feasibility of using lignocellulosic waste and cellulosic fibers from corn husks in the production of green composites, with orthophthalic unsaturated polyester (ortho-UP) resin as a matrix. Lignocellulose was extracted from corn husk fibers by alkali treatment using 1M NaOH, and the dried lignocellulose extract was characterized using FTIR spectroscopy. Composites containing varying weight fractions of lignocellulose, treated fibers and ortho-UP were fabricated, and the tensile and flexural strengths and moduli were measured. Based on the results, it was observed that the composite containing 15wt% fiber possesses the highest tensile modulus, while the one with 20wt% lignocellulose showed the highest flexural modulus. The composites were also subjected to scanning electron microscopy to examine the fracture surfaces of the composites. Furthermore, the water sorption behavior of the composites was also studied, and it was observed that all the composites obey Fickian diffusion.

Natural zeolites such as mordenite are excellent adsorbents for heavy metals. To enhance the adsorption capacity of zeolite, sodium-exchanged samples were irradiated with 13.56 MHz capacitively coupled radio frequency (RF) argon gas discharge. Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] was used as the test heavy metal. Pristine and plasma-treated zeolite samples were soaked in 50 mg/L Cr solution and the amount of adsorbed Cr(VI) on the zeolites was calculated at predetermined time intervals. Compared with untreated zeolite samples, initial Cr(VI) uptake was 70% higher for plasma-treated zeolite granules (50 W 30 min) after 1 h of soaking. After 24 h, all plasma-treated zeolites showed increased Cr(VI) uptake. For a 2- to 4-month period, Cr(VI) uptake increased about 130% compared with untreated zeolite granules. X-ray diffraction analyses between untreated and treated zeolite samples revealed no major difference in terms of its crystal structure. However, for plasma-treated samples, an increase in the number of surface defects was observed from scanning electron microscopy images. This increase in the number of surface defects induced by plasma exposure played a crucial role in increasing the number of active sorption sites on the zeolite surface.

Documents reveal that, in recent times, some of the most prominent conflicts in fishing on Batan Island in Batanes in northern Philippines stem from interest in new ‘driftnet’ technology for catching flying fish. On closer investigation, these in essence consist of challenges to the fishing calendar that is traditionally enforced by collectivities of fishers belonging to particular ‘ports’ or vanua. A vanua denotes a particular landing spot, as well as a port-polity, which is a group of fishers that is organized, and has laws and a leader, that is assembled by means of ritual at the beginning of the summer fishing season. If one sees ‘vanua making’ as a ritual technology for collective success, what is really at issue in the conflicts between ‘traditional’ and new or ‘modern’ technologies are distinct common property regimes and opposed landscapes: a traditional notion of community and a cooperative framework for the commons, on the one hand, coming into conflict with a modern view of atomized fishers and an ‘open’ sea, on the other.

During the past decades, the complexity of conventional methods to perform seismic performance assessment of buildings led to the development of more effective approaches. The rigid body spring-discrete element method (RBS-DEM) is one of these approaches and has recently been applied to the study of the behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings subjected to strong earthquakes. In this paper, the governing equations of RBS-DEM planar elements subjected to lateral loads and horizontal ground motion are presented and used to replicate the hysteretic behavior of experimental RC columns. The RBS-DEM models of columns are made up of rigid components connected by systems of springs that simulate axial, shear, and bending behavior of an RC section. The parameters of springs were obtained using Response-2000 software and the hysteretic response of the models of select columns from the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research (PEER) Structural Performance Database were computed numerically. Numerical examples show that one-component models were able to simulate the initial stiffness reasonably, while the displacement capacity of actual columns undergoing large displacements were underestimated.

This study replicates and extends a teaching intervention study by Battle (2004) on the use of advocacy symbols to promote awareness of anti- LGBT stigma among university students. Seventy-one Filipino students in three university campuses taking an undergraduate course in LGBT psychology were given a task as a course requisite to wear an “I w Lesbian and Gay Rights” pin across different settings. Analysis of students’ reflection papers revealed themes related to stigma consciousness, intergroup empathy, allyship sentiments, and transformative learning. Experiences of nonverbal and verbal microaggressions, especially in the private sphere, as well as microvalidations from LGBT people and heterosexual allies were also reported.

Inihaharap ng papel ang ilang kritikal na tala sa Diksiyonaryo ng Wikang Pilipino (DWP) ni Rosendo Ignacio na inilimbag noong 1958 ng Samar Publishing, Co. Sa pagkilates sa mga estruktural na katangian sa iba’t ibang antas: mega-, macro-, micro-, cross-reference structure, atbp. at isinasaad na punsiyon ng DWP, dumudulog ang pag-aaral na ito sa mga establisadong prinsipyo ng kontemporaneong leksikograpiya at kritisismong pandiksiyonaryo. Sa antas na ito ng analisis ay lumilitaw na may mga pagkukulang ang DWP bilang isang diksiyonaryong nakatuon sa mga mag-aaral ng mababa at mataas na paaralan, i.e. may tahasang nakasaad na pedagohikal na punsiyon. Kakikitaan din ng ilang kontradiksiyon sa isinaad na metodolohiya at teoretikal na lapit ng DWP sa realisasyon nito sa aktuwal na mga katangian ng diksiyonaryo gaya ng ortograpiya, pagpili ng lemma, atbp.

Bagamat nakatuon sa estruktura, nakaangkla pa rin ang lahat ng obserbasyon, puna, at ebalwasyon sa mga kongkretong historikal na kondisyon at konteksto ng pagkakasulat at pagkakalimbag sa DWP: ang mga panimulang yugto sa kasaysayan ng pagsusulong ng Wikang Pambansa na ngayo’y tinatawag na Filipino.

 

Mga susing salita: Rosendo Ignacio, leksikograpiya, diksiyonaryong pedagohikal, Wikang Pambansa, polisiyang pangwika

 

 

This paper forwards some critical notes on Rosendo Ignacio’s Diksiyonaryo ng Wikang Pilipino (DWP) published in 1958 by Samar Publishing, Co. In analyzing its structural characteristics on multiple levels: mega-, macro-, micro-, cross-reference structure, etc. and also the stated purpose of the DWP, the study subscribes to established principles of contemporary lexicography and dictionary criticism. On this level of analysis, it is apparent that the DWP is lacking in certain respects as a dictionary intended for use at the primary and tertiary levels, i.e. a dictionary that has an explicitly-stated pedagogical function. Several contradictions are also identified in terms of methodology and the theoretical framework of the DWP vis-à-vis the realization of these in the actual characteristics of the dictionary such as its orthography, lemma selection, etc.

Although focused on structure, all observations, critiques, and evaluations are grounded on concrete historical conditions and the context in which the DWP was written and published: the initial phases in the history of the development of the National Language which we now call Filipino.

 

Keywords: Rosendo Ignacio, lexicography, pedagogical dictionaries, National Language, language policy

This paper presents an account of the initial developments towards an LGBT psychology in the Philippines. We situate this on critical events leading to: (1) an official policy by the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) against anti-LGBT discrimination in 2011, the first in south-east Asia; and (2) the institutionalisation in 2014 of the PAP’s LGBT Psychology Special Interest Group. Organising efforts have focused in four areas: research, education, advocacy, and practice. National conferences have served as naturally occurring moments for mainstreaming and visibility within the profession. Research progress is evidenced by the publication in 2013 of a special LGBT issue of the Philippine Journal of Psychology. Education efforts have involved teaching an undergraduate elective on LGBT psychology, training of psychology teachers to integrate sexual and gender diversity, and conduct of ‘LGBT Psych 101’ seminars. Advocacy has focused on ‘giving away’ LGBT psychology through engagement with the activist community, media, and support for anti-discrimination legislation. Finally, initial work in professional practice has been around raising awareness of LGBT issues in counselling. We reflect on these initial successes and present lessons learned as well as next steps for the development of an LGBT-inclusive psychology in south-east Asia.

In December 2013, the Philippine Journal of Psychology published a landmark special issue focusing on the lives, experiences, and wellbeing of gender and sexual minorities in the Philippines. It was the first and only peer-reviewed publication of its kind in Asia to focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender psychology (Manalastas & Torre, 2016). Now, we can happily revise and say it is not the only one, nor the last.