The Philippine Education Research Journal (PERJ) is an online, peer‐reviewed, open access journal that is the official research publication of the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC). Published twice a year, it serves as a platform for the dissemination of research of interest to decision makers, policy makers, and educational leaders and practitioners. Its focus is on Philippine education.

Editor-in-chief: Dr. Joel Reyes Noche
Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering
Ateneo de Naga University

Prof. Leonida T. Africa
Executive Committee of Holy Angel University

Dr. Angelito Z. Antonio
University of Asia and the Pacific

Dr. Maria Antonia C. Capili
Trinity University of Asia

Dr. Lourdesita Sobrevega-Chan
Ateneo de Davao University

Dr. Dick O. Eugenio
World Citi Colleges

Rhodora Angela F. Ferrer
Executive Director
Private Education Assistance Committee

Dr. Ricardo Ma. D. Nolasco
University of the Philippines-Diliman

Dr. Enrique G. Oracion
Silliman University

Dr. Wilma S. Reyes
Philippine Normal University

Dr. Emma V. Sagarino
University of the Immaculate Conception