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Ladies first idee fixed masculinity has been prevalent in the modern society. This sees
masculinity as the one who put preferential treatment on women by giving them the chance to
partake in an opportunity before men, no matter the effort men parlay. Multifarious studies
inclining to gender norms, in which ladies first idee fixe masculinity is part of, has been
collectively categorized as health detrimental (APA, 2015). Furthermore, limited studies relating
to such gender norm of ladies first as a test of masculinity have been discovered. This prompts the
Moreover, the preferential treatment bestowed to a specific gender portrays inequities that
could possibly harm any gender. In this stance, the ladies first preconception of masculinity that
yields special treatment to women can possibly harm the mental well-being of men. They are
constricted to conform and questioning such notion might candidate them towards abomination
and castigation in the society. Adding to that, there are men who believe of such notion and
deviating from it can possible conflict your relations to other men. Another concern might surface
when men are prone to suppress the feelings inside until those accumulate into depression and
such. Because of previous iterations, men are struggling due to ladies first idee fixed masculinity
being practiced across the society, impairing their freedom to express and their health.
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Gender inequality exists anywhere. However, its widespread never condones its perpetuity.
In the modern age where liberalization become a strong tool towards positive societal change, we
must rethink and reevaluate our historical idea of being masculine and how it contributes in the
common good of the populace today. The above statements compels the proponents of this study
to initiate this particular research of negative effect of ladies first idee fixe masculinity to the
mental well-being of male students of College of Business and Accountancy in University of Cebu,
Banilad Campus.
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Rationale
Studies regarding the impact of ladies first gender norms as idee fixe masculinity basis has
been seen empty, although there are adjacent researches available. Acquiring this study is going
to be beneficial for both gender since every circumstance requires a perpetrator and a victim.
Women who are common-user of the phrase “Ladies first” to gain advantage are considered one
of perpetrators. Likewise, it is never impossible for men to use such phrase too towards other
female’s advantage. This study would practically educate both gender towards condemning unfair
practices of gender-based preferential treatment. Otherwise, in the event the result indicates
positive impact to the mental well-being of male students, this calls an attention to reinforce such
Various studies of World Health Organization or WHO (2019) posit the need of
underpinning gender related inequities and their impact to health. They further states that gender-
transformative policies should be adopted to challenge the underlying causes of gender inequities.
This study is a response to the endeavor of WHO to condemn cultural practices that exacerbates
gender gap. In addition, studies of Flemming and Brune (2015) further evidenced manifestation of
implications for an individual’s health because certain behaviors considered normative for a
particular gender may be associated with health outcomes. This signifies the vehemence of gender
norms such as the chivalric ladies first to health and well-being of both man and woman. However,
American Psychological Association or APA (2005) emphasized that being man and woman has
no difference. Both gender have the same mental psychological impact. In the other hand, studies
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of UNICEF (2015) assert that gender norms are hazard, although not all. Furthermore, it exploits
that could be driven by multitude of factors. Although WHO (2019) delineates the necessity to
address gender iniquities, it failed to investigate varying gender norms and how it affects to another
gender instead of mending of what may appear essential gap. Flemming and Brune (2015) may
explain the persistence of health-deteriorating gender normative behaviors but this does not
encompass all gender norms and the study neglect on sieving individual norms. Moreover, APA
(2005) overlooked the diversifying gender norms and intensity of acceptance in the society, thus,
describing only the phenomenon as the same but ignoring the varying intensity of the impact. In
addition, UNICEF (2015) omitted to highlight the vulnerability of men from the gender norms.
In brief, there is a need for a study of a specific gender norm and its’ effects to the health
of a particular gender. Collectively assuming the gender norm as hazardous might consign the
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Statement of the Problem
This study aims to know the negative effect of ladies first idee fixe masculinity to the
mental well-being of freshmen male students of College of Business and Accountancy, University
3. Evaluate the satisfaction of male students in ladies first idee fixe masculinity outline
to:
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Conceptual Framework
PROCESS
Evaluate based on the
s following:
a. Male students’
positive feeling
b. Male students’ Dependent variable
Independent variable
positive thinking b.) Effect to the male
a.) Ladies first idee fixe c. Male students’ students’ mental well-
masculinity positive actions being
d. Male students’
expression
e. Male students’
character of guilt
f. Interest on the
activities or hobbies
g. Sense of gender
equality
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Scope and Limitations
Five freshmen male students from 1400 population of College of Business and
Accountancy (CBA) are volunteered respondents of this study. This framework, however, solely
pertains to negative effect of ladies first idee fixe masculinity to the mental well-being of male
students in University of Cebu, Banilad Campus. This include various factors such as students’
positive feeling, students’ positive thinking, positive actions, expression, character of guilt, interest
on the activities or hobbies, and sense of gender equality. The results are determined using the
Likert scale survey method. The said study focuses on the ladies first idee fixe which is a culturally
defined masculinity measure in the Philippines. This study did not cover the preferential treatment
given to various pregnant and physically challenged women. Furthermre, the study did not cover
the effects of female population in contrast to the male to the said preferential treatment of lady’s
first.
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Significance of the Study
Society. This rehashes the persistent knowledge of the common people on gender basis
preferences. Moreover, male counterparts who are constricted to conform can positively express
themselves when the society made such efforts to cull the said negative interference.
School Administration. When the school administrators are educated of such negative
consequences, they can implement necessary actions and regulations to achieve gender awareness
and equality by promoting proper thinking of things. Thus, the school can be able to produce
Parents. In this stead, the result relays substantial knowledge for them to facilitate their way of
parenting their child in the satisfactory setting relevant to the study. They can demonstrate to their
children the mutual respect and unhinge to the notion of ladies first idee fixe. Hence, curbing
Teachers. These influential people can be able to rethink their manner of organizing the class in
passing the papers or during class parties where ladies first rule are most common so to speak. By
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injecting the results of this study to them, the ladies first rule is going to be less prevalent
Students. This study hopes to yield results in which useful for them because having awareness on
the two sides of the coins such as men and women, proper decorum of mutual respect is uplifted.
The idea of this study applies even when students successfully become professionals
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Definition of Terms
Gender equality – giving both gender balance treatment instead of having preferential treatment
Idee Fixe – the idea that dominates in masculinity and what it takes to be masculine.
Ladies First – gender norm of chivalric act of allowing the ladies to take the opportunity before
Negative effect – results when the students’ positive feeling, students’ positive thinking, positive
Preferential – giving special treatment to a particular gender instead of treating them equally.
Well-being – the state of one’s mind influence by external factors such as gender norms.
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CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
This chapter includes ideas, thesis, researches, generalization, conclusions, and others.
These eclectic inclusions will assist in familiarization of the relevant and similar knowledge
LOCAL LITERATURE
There has been very limited related literature particular to the topic in the Philippines.
Nevertheless, the absence of succulent researches fueled the spirit of the researchers of this paper
A study of Leonora C. Angeles &Kathryn Hill (2009) posits how significant a gender
equality is a given setting. Furthermore, one can indirectly connect that there is no certain ladies
first idee fixe masculinity or patronage to women. There must be an equal treatment of the two
gender. However, it failed to procure direct research regarding the said gender norm of
masculinity. It states:
“Based on parallel field research conducted in two peri-urban villages in the cities of Naga
and Valencia, the Philippines, this article deploy gender analysis to understand livelihood
diversification in the context of agrarian change. In analyzing the role of state organizations and
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NGOs in (re)producing gender differences, hierarchies, roles and identities within agrarian
settings, it brings poststructuralist and postcolonial theory into conversation with political
economy to explore how gender is at stake in daily livelihood struggles. Specifically, attention is
drawn to how structural constraints and institutional discourses still render livelihood
diversification a gendered project, and how state and other development organizations are
woman role is in the society. In spite of the fact that the study focuses on woman’s economic
participation, the persistent gender inequality still affects outcomes. In relation to the gender norms
of masculinity, this displays the possibility that no gender is exempted from the inequalities the
other gender has. In this stead, the said study bolster the volition of the researchers to further
investigate the negative consequences of ladies first idee fixe of masculinity. The study of Santiago
futher states:
“This paper looks into the nature and extent of women's participation in the economic
sphere and how this participation has changed over time as the economy develops. The relative
economic position of Filipino women as compared to men with respect to three aspects, namely:
(a) labor force participation, (b) occupational attainment and (c) relative wage level is examined.
The analysis of women's economic position as directly related to these three aspects provides some
insights on the nature of gender inequality in terms of economic participation. The main question
asked in this paper is whether or not economic growth has improved women's economic position.”
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FOREIGN LITERATURE
The ladies first idee fixe of masculinity can be seen as an chivalric act to foreign nations.
This has been proven by the study of Twila Bergania (2019) in “Chivalry vs. Equality: Should
“In a historical and literal context, chivalry is more than just an umbrella term for respect
towards women. During the medieval era, chivalry is known as a set of values and code of conduct
for knights. The word covers how knights should act in their political, religious, cultural, and
military functions. While chivalry emerged at a time where strict gender roles were the basis of
everything, the term spoke mostly of living with bravery, courtesy, and respect towards other
people’s welfare and towards women who are under a knight’s jurisdiction. Naturally, “chivalry”
would spark confusion in the modern era, where women are no longer subject to ownership and
subordination.”
The iterations above signals the astringent gender roles in history. There has been
Nevertheless, times have changed and our way of living shifted unceremoniously. Hence, the said
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Recent studies further proved the existence of chivalry in modern society. In the study of
James Devitt (2016) in which scenarios were given using “Trolley Dilemma” when subjects are
given the option of the extremes, it resulted that people more likely to save the woman. It states:
“We’re more likely to sacrifice a man than a woman when it comes to both saving the lives
of others and in pursuing our self-interests, a team of psychology researchers has found. Our study
indicates that we think women’s welfare should be preserved over men’s,” observes Oriel
FeldmanHall, a post-doctoral researcher at New York University and the study’s lead author. In
one experiment, study subjects read one of three versions of a “Trolley Dilemma”—a commonly
used technique in psychology studies and akin to the “Lifeboat Question” (i.e., if you could save
only three of five passengers in a lifeboat, whom would you choose?). In the trolley scenario,
subjects read one of three versions of the dilemma, where each vignette described a man, woman,
or gender-neutral bystander on the bridge. The participants were then asked how willing they were
to “push the [man/woman/person] onto the path of the oncoming trolley” in order to save five
others farther down the track. The results showed that both female and male subjects were much
more likely to push the male bystander or one of unspecified gender than they were the female
bystander.”
Following to the previous set, the second experiment conditioned selectional inflictions.
The results showed that women less likely to receive pain than men. The results can also mean that
the male counterparts are harboring more stigma than the female counterparts are. Thus, this study
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of ladies first idee fixe plays an important candidate to solidify these claims. The second
“In a second experiment, a new group of subjects was given £20 and told that any money
they held at the end of the experiment would be multiplied up to 10-fold, giving them as much as
£200. However, there was a catch. In the experiment, the subjects interacted with other
individuals—the researchers’ confederates. The subjects were told that if they decided to keep the
money, these individuals would be subjected to mild electric shocks. However, if they gave up the
money, it would prevent the shocks from being administrated. As with the first experiment, women
were less likely than men to be subjected to shocks, suggesting an aversion to harming females—
even when this came at the subjects’ own financial expense. However, while both female and male
subjects were less likely to shock females than they were males, women in particular were less
The third experiment had proved the existence of gender biases towards female that could
be vitally detrimental to the male. The choices people made are affected by such gender. Despite
the benevolence of the endeavor, it does not enshroud the fact that males receive less better
“A third experiment was a survey in which a new set of more than 350 subjects was asked
a series of questions relevant to the study’s focus—specifically, the researchers aimed to sort out
the thought process that might explain the behaviors exhibited in the first two experiments. “There
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is indeed a gender bias in these matters: society perceives harming women as more morally
University. The study’s other authors included: Tim Dalgleish a clinical psychologist at Cambridge
University; Davy Evans, a doctoral candidate at the University of Birmingham; Lauren Navrady,
a doctoral candidate at the University of Edinburgh; and Ellen Tedeschi, a doctoral candidate at
Columbia University.”
Due to limited resources regarding the topic of gender norms of chivalric masculinity, this
has lead us to the study of T. William Altermatt (2001). He inclines women as an inferior being
that requires help. This became one of basis in preferential treatment towards women. The study
vindicates the existence of effort of males to uphold masculinity as the culture relates chivalry one
the contexts of protection and provision. Although it is often regarded as a polite and prosocial
promote equal status for women because it suggests that women require more help than men do.
In this report, I examined the relation between chivalry and two beliefs about women: the belief
that women are more virtuous than men and the belief that women are less agentic than men.
Endorsement of the chivalry script was found to be significantly positively correlated with the
belief that women are more virtuous than men and the belief that women are less agentic than men.
In addition, chivalrous men tended to show preferential treatment only to women who appeared to
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be high in virtue and low in agency. Finally, participants who merely observed a woman receiving
chivalrous treatment perceived her to be significantly less independent than participants who
observed the same woman when she did not receive chivalrous treatment.
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CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter outlines the research methodology used in the resolve of the research
questions. These are the research design, research respondents, research environment, research
Research Design
This study takes hold of descriptive quantitative research design. It describes the data and
characteristic of negative effect of ladies first idee fixe masculinity to the mental well-being of
male students in College of Business and Accountancy in University of Cebu, Banilad Campus for
The said design would identify the negative effect of ladies first idee fixe masculinity in
terms of the men’s positive feeling, positive thinking, and male positive actions. In addition, this
discover the challenges of ladies first idee fixe masculnity in promoting male students’ expression
and male students’ character of guilt. Moreover, this determines the satisfaction of male students
in ladies first idee fixe masculinity as outline to the interest in the activities or hobbies and also the
sense of gender equality. These are the points-to-consider in determining the negative effect of
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ladies first idee fixe masculinity to the mental well-being of male students in University of Cebu,
Banilad Campus.
Research Respondents
The selected five students sample size from College of Business and Accountacy (CBA)
in University of Cebu , Banilad are the chosen respondents for the study. The chosen five
respondents are to answer the 15 statements in which they will mark their intensity of agreement
or disagreement. The sample size derived from 1400 total population with the help of purposive
sampling method as per advised by our instructor. They are chosen for this study aside from being
the witness of this preferential treament of lady’s first, the researchers are interested to know the
effect of the said lady’s first idee fixe masculinity to the mental well-being of the male students
Research Instrument
The instrument used was a Likert scale survey. Likert scale is a psychometric scale that
employs statement that should be rated either 'strongly agree' 'agree' 'disagree' or 'strongly
disagree'. The researchers used Likert scale as to get the intend respond for the study. The
statements was drawn out based on the questions in the statement of the problem.
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Research Setting/Environment
The study took place at University of Cebu-Banilad Campus located at 6000, Gov. M.
Cuenco Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu. The researchers chose to conduct this study at University of
Cebu, Banilad because this is where we can meet respondents that are needed for the study and do
interactions with different kinds of male students having their own different views about the
conducted study. Moreover, this has also been indicated in the limitations of this study. The
campus has a College Building that is intended for different courses of college students. The
building has 9 floors. On the third and fourth floor of the building is the floor for CBA students
which are the respondents. It is convenient for the respondents as well as for the researcher.
First, acquiring consent form and information of respondents’ letter affixed with the
signatures of essential persons to validate the administration of survey is the initial process.
Beforehand, filling-in of consent forms, which comes below information is required for the
respondents. This proves that they have answered the survey and willingly participate in the study
that can be understood in the ascribed information of the consent. The researchers pluck the time
for vacant period(s) of each respondents so that the respondents focus much in the survey
questionnaires.
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Second, the researchers will now give the surveys to the chosen five respondents using the
Likert scale. Lastly, after gathering the data of the chosen respondents, the researchers will
recollect the filled survey questionnaires and will then analyze and interpret the data gathered.
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CHAPTER IV
This chapter includes presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data collected. Moreover,
this chapter contains tables, graphical presentations and corresponding description of the said
graphs.
Presentation
Table 1. The data gathered from initial 5 questions, 1 to 5, presented below pertains to
identifying the effects of female's first idee fixe masculinity to the male student's positive feeling,
Strongly Agree 0 0%
Agree 3 12%
Neutral 0 0%
Disagree 11 44%
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The table above shows that there are 0% of males who strongly agree that there is a positive
effects of female's first idee fixe masculinity to the males student's positive feeling, thinking and
actions. There are 12% of males who agree, 0% of males say neutral, and 44% of males who
disagree and strongly disagree that there is an effect of female's first idee fixe masculinity to the
Table 2. The data in the table below shows the data gathered from the numbers 6 to 10
questions referring to the challenges of ladies first idee fixe masculinity in promoting male
Strongly Agree 0 0%
Agree 1 4%
Neutral 4 16%
Disagree 11 44%
The table above shows that there are 0% of males who strongly disagree and 4% agree that
they are challenged in ladies first idee fixe masculinity in promoting male student's expression and
character of guilt. There are 16% of the male respondents says neutral. Meanwhile, there are 44%
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of the male respondents agree and 36% strongly disagree that they are challenged in ladies first
Table 3. The data below gathered from initial 5 questions of the questionnaire numbers 11
to 15 questions pertaining about the satisfaction of male students in ladies first idee fixe
masculinity outline to the interest on the activities or hobbies and sense of gender equality.
Strongly Agree 1 4%
Agree 3 12%
Neutral 3 12%
Disagree 11 44%
The table above shows that there are 4% of the respondents who strongly agree and 12%
who agree that there is a satisfaction of male students in ladies first idee fixe masculinity outline
to the interest on the activities ir hobbies and sense equality. There are 12% of the respondents
who says neutral. In the other hand, there are 44% of the male respondents who disagree and 28%
who strongly disagree that there is a satisfaction of male students in ladies first idee fixe
masculinity outline to the interest on the activities or hobbies and sense of gender equality.
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CHAPTER V
This chapter contains summary of findings, conclusion, and recommendations of the study.
Furthermore, this chapter hopes to yield he overall resolve for the undertaking.
Summary
The study was conducted to know the Negative Effects of Ladies First Idee Fixe Masculinity
to the Mental Well-being of Male Students in College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) in
University of Cebu, Banilad Campus for the SY. 2019-2020. Respondents were composed of five
freshmen male students of multifarious programs offered within the CBA. The study was
conducted from October 8, 2019 to October 16, 2019 at University of Cebu, Banilad Campus. The
researchers used a descriptve quantitative research design and apply the process of survey
questionnaire utilizing Likert scale to gather information and used percentage mean as a statistical
treatment of the study. This study did not cover those who are pregnant and physically challenged
women.
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Conclusion
The researchers conclude that there is negative effect of ladies first idee fixe masculinity to
the mental well-being of male students in College of Business and Accoutancy (CBA) in
University of Cebu, Banilad Campus SY. 2019-2020 which affects greatly in the aspect of the
male students' positive thinking, feeling and actions. The male students of the University were also
challenged of the ladies first idee fixe in promoting male expressions and sense of guilt. And lastly,
Recommendation
The researchers recommend to those researchers who wish to continue the study to make the
respondents greater in number for it will give a way to the researchers to gather some reliable data
and information. Also, do not just focus on the environment of the University but instead, to go
beyond it. Adding to that, we recommend to study on the correlation of women population to a
specific heteronormative of a given area and its effect to the mental well-being of males.
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APPENDIX
UNIVERSITY OF CEBU-BANILAD
Dear participants:
Campus., conducting a research of the following topic: “Masculinity and Well-being: Negative
Effect of Ladies First Idea Fixe Masculinity to the Mental Well-Being of Male Students in
We would profoundly appreciate if you could kindly assist us by answering our survey
questionnaires. Your response would be utilize for accomplishment of our study. We are convinced
that the said study would benefit the society, including you. Rest assured, the data you have entered
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CONSENT FORM
By listing your name below with you affixed signature, you have read and understood the
Name Signature
Prepared by:
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UNIVERSITY OF CEBU-BANILAD
4. I’m optimistic to make the female the first in an event of giving ice cream in school.
5. I’m in favour of female first before men in answering the teacher’s academic questions.
6. In a scenario where there is a long queue, I allow girls to come first in line before mine.
7. It doesn’t bother me when my teacher put the ladies first in line before boys.
8. I feel good when the organizer or the teacher give way for the girls in any instances even
10. I can freely express my support for the girl, in which they are prioritized in any
circumstances.
11. I can give ways for the girls or women in any lining instances.
12. I respect the importance of girls to the fact that they should be first in everything.
13. The saying “Ladies First” is what I’ve been obeying for quite some time.
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14. I feel guilty when I let myself first before girls or women.
AGREE DISAGREE
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CURRICULUM VITAE
riorabor@gmail.com
PERSONAL DATA
Age: 18
Sex: Male
Citizenship: Filipino
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
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UNIVERSITY OF CEBU-BANILAD
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KELLY JOHN ARANDIA
kellyjohnarandia@gmail.com
PERSONAL DATA
Age: 18
Sex: Male
Citizenship: Filipino
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
UNIVERSITY OF CEBU-BANILAD
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Banilad Cebu City
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BREMT CLOYD R. ANGA
Bremt.anga@gmail.com
PERSONAL DATA
Age: 18
Sex: Male
Citizenship: Filipino
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
UNIVERSITY OF CEBU-BANILAD
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Banilad Cebu City
SCHOOL
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LESLIE P. STA.ANA
lesliestaana@gmail.com
PERSONAL DATA
Age: 18
Sex: Female
Citizenship: Filipino
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
UNIVERSITY OF CEBU-BANILAD
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Banilad Cebu City
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JOANN T. CAÑETE
joanncanete@gmail.com
PERSONAL DATA
Age: 18
Sex: Female
Citizenship: Filipino
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
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UNIVERSITY OF CEBU-BANILAD
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JOCELYN VILLALON
jocelynkyungsoo@gmail.com
PERSONAL DATA
Age: 20
Sex: Female
Citizenship: Filipino
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
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UNIVERSITY OF CEBU-BANILAD
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