Professional Documents
Culture Documents
An Undergraduate Thesis
Presented to
Arellano University-Pasig
In Partial Fulfillment
By
Andrade, Wellrose U.
Estabillo, Catherine P.
Zamora, Flony
Quinto, Porferio B.
Dionisio, BJ A.
March 2018
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Acknowledgement
Above all, we would like to express the help of God in entire life journey and in
completing the research. Blessing as well as giving us strong muscles and mental stability to
To our teacher in practical research Ms. Janry Arlit C. Parlero for their considerable
contribution to the topic and direction of this research paper invaluable guidance, conversation
stretched patience, encouragement and support of values kinds through sum difficult times.
To the three Informant to answer properly our personal interview guide questionnaire and
-A.W.U
-E.C.P
-Z.F
-L.J.D.V
-C.I.A.C
-M.A.M.B
-Q.P.B
-D.B.A
-S.A.A.K.G
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Dedication
To God thank you for always lending me your strength that enable me to move forward
every day.
To Family thank you for always supporting me with all you might thank you for
To Friends thank you for encouragement you always give when I’m so down if really
-M.A.M.B
To my friends, and love ones. I’m so thankful to their cooperation and intelligence and to
give our opinion about of our thesis, thanks to always there and thanks for your being a good
To God, thank you for your love and patient, to always guide me every day and protect
-L.J.D
Family, thank you for all and not giving up to me and thank you for your love because if
you I will not here in grade 11, sorry for all my sins they give all of the support to finish my
study.
God, he always there for me, he gave me a strength to do a thing and supporting me and
my member to finish our research paper and to past our grade 11.
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-C.C.A.I
To my friend who help me when I was have question about our research, and also to
To God, to always there for me to me and to guide and protect me every day and answer
- A.U.W
To my Father Fernando Rebana thank you for supporting me and give me an allowance
in my studies.
To my member thanks for helping me when I don’t understand and having a problem
about research.
To God thank you for always there for me and you always care for me and also guide me
-Z.F
To my Mother Rosita P. Estabillo, thank you for give me a strength every day and thank
To God, I want to say thank you. Thank you for loving me every day, especially to guide
-E.P.C
To God, thank you for keeping this strong until the day, thank you for helping to achieve
my goal.
To family, thank you for always for having my back and trusting that one day I will fulfill
To friends, thank you for not giving up on my hopeless attitude, my success will be
-Q.B.P
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Table of Contents
Title page………………………………………………………………………………………….1
Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………………………......2
Dedication.……………………………………………………………………………………......3
Abstract...........................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 1
Introduction……………………………………………………………………….....….8
Theoretical Framework…………………………………………………………….….12
Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………….…….…12
Definition of Terms………………………………………………………………….....15
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Chapter 2
Local Literature………………………………………………………………………...16
Foreign Literature……………………………………………………………………...17
Local Studies……………………………………………………………………………18
Foreign Studies…………………………………………………………………….…...19
Synthesis………………………………………………………………………………...20
Chapter 3
Methods Research……………………………………………………………………....21
Sampling Technique…………………………………………………………………....21
Research Instrument…………………………………………………………………...22
Validation of Instrument……………………………………………………………….22
Chapter 4
Matrix#1…………………………………………………………………………………23
Matrix#2…………………………………………………………………………………24
Matrix#3…………………………………………………………………………………25
Matrix#4…………………………………………………………………………………26
Matrix#5…………………………………………………………………………………27
Chapter 5
Summary of Findings…………………………………………………………………..28
Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………28
Recommendation……………………………………………………………………….29
References……………………………………………………………………………………….30
Appendices………………………………………………………………………………………31
Transcript of Interview………………………………………………………………………...33
Curriculum Vitae……………………………………………………………………………….37
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Abstract
This study examines the benefits of having a Facebook account in student ICT strand in
Arellano University-Pasig. The purpose of this research on how the important of having a
Facebook which is you communicate to other or to exchange message with one another. The
literature review serves as foundation from which to assess current findings and offer
recommendation to the field for future research on Facebook and online social networks more
broadly.
Facebook one of the most popular social network site among high school or teenager
student. In this paper, we explore whether these students are using Facebook to find new people
in their offline communities or to learn more about people they initially meet.
Millions of contemporary young adults use social networking sites. However, little is
known about how much why, and how they use these sites. Facebook is quickly becoming one of
the most popular tools for social communication. However, Facebook is somewhat different
from other social networking sites as it demonstrates an offline – to – online trend; that is, the
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
A human being is a social creature. That’s why communication is an absolute necessity for
people. While there are several tradition channels of communication, new ones appear which has
an impact on how people of communicate. One of such thing is a down of social networks. It was
not Facebook that was the first social networks, but it wasn’t until Facebook was launched that
According to May 2011 “Consumer reports survey, there are 7.5 million under 10,
Facebook is a social networking service launched in February 2004, owned and operated
by Facebook, Inc. As of September 2012, Facebook has over one billion active users, more than
half of them using Facebook on a mobile device. Users most register before using the site, after
which they may create a personal profile, add other users as friends and exchange message,
Additionally, users may join common interest user groups, organized by workplace, school
or other characteristics and categorized their friends into list such a “People from work “or
“Close friends”.
Facebook is beneficial to one’s social life because they can continuous stay in contact with
their friends and relatives, while others say that it can cause increased antisocial tendencies
Facebook has been launched around February 2004. It has almost 14 years since has been
launched by Mark Zuckerberg along with fellow Harvard college students and roommates,
Facebook start to explodes its popularity when it was introduced by Zuckerberg it was the
most famous website in the world. Facebook was known for quick and easy way to stay in touch
with friends.
Facebook is also known for making business, organization(Group), public figure to connect
with consumer where they can post contents about their business and offer to their consumer.
Facebook purpose is to make the world more open and connected with friends and family,
This study will be conducted in Pasig City, (figure 1) “Pasig” is an old Sanskrit referring to
a “river flowing from one body of water to another”, in the case of Pasig river, from Laguna de
bay to Manila Bay Pasig is one of the oldest towns in the Philippines. The Augustinians created
it in 1572. In June 1901, Act No. 137 of the Philippine commission incorporated Pasig in the
newly created province of Rizal. Until 1975 when the Metro Manila commission was created
Figure 2 shows the islands that are geographically divided into three main areas, namely
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Only 2, 600 islands of the archipelago are inhabited, the
Philippines is using a bilingual medium of instruction. Certain subjects are taught in English and
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rest is the national language that is Filipino. Throughout the islands, English is widely spoken as
a second language. The Philippine is predominantly Roman Catholic Country (82%) and is the
Figure 1
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Map of Pasig
Figure 2
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Theoretical Framework
interactions and address people’s use of the internet. Flow, as defined by (sikszentimanlyi
(1997, pg.36), is the “holistic sensation that people feel when they act with total
involvement.” It implies absorption in a task, such that the person is completely attracted
by the artefact and the task being performed. Website, email tools, and the computer
itself are all artefact; and task refer to an assignment performed using these tools
(firineriants and zhang, 2003). Thus, Facebook is an artefacts and people using this
network engage in task that prompt their flow on the platform. Novak at el (1998) also
immersed in a task. Described as total concentration and sleep involvement into the task,
these activities result in intrinsic enjoyment combined with keen curiosity and pleasure
that the encourages repetition of the activity, but also the all of time and an inability to
Conceptual Framework
This tables shows information about flow theory in the theoretical framework.
Social media has been evolving since the start 20 th century and one of the first and most
successful social networking site is the feedback who is up to now giving us all the conveniences
1.1 Students
1.2 Teacher
1.3 Respondents
1.4 Others
2.2 Connected
2.3 Updates
3.2 Informed
4.1 Communicate
4.3 Information
The purpose if the study is to investigate the ICT student’s involvement in the most
popular online social networks site Facebook and also the benefits of having a Facebook
account.
Facebook give to ICT students to relax their stress. Facebook is unnecessary as those who
have an account. It’s fun to have Facebook account because all students and teacher, family and
friends will be enjoying time in Facebook. This study would provide information on the ICT
And also, the teachers who read this site will be inspire and to help everyone to connect
with different people anywhere. It will include their knowledge about the other places. Which is
the reason why this web is appealing to all the time correspond on communicate explicitly
concerning their lives, estimation on option and interest and provide as the chance to choose
Although it was preferable to conduct this research in all ICT students are the
informants for personal interview guide questionnaire of this research found in Arellano
University-Pasig this research focusses about the benefits if having Facebook account to plot,
communicate and explore the different interesting information’s. This University is selected as a
site of the current study because of a large number of students. The focus of this study is limited
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with the students who maintain a Facebook account. However, the result would have been
comprehensive if no Facebook user were included and their academic performance was
compared with Facebook users, therefore a study that introduces in further studies.
Definition of Terms
The following terms are defined according to the context in which they will be used in
Plague – this term refers to contagious bacterial disease characterize by fever and
delirium.
Several – this term refers to but not many but more than two.
CHAPTER 2
This chapter present a literature review scholarly article, books, dissertation, conference
Local Literature
According to Chadd Brook in his article “why Facebook is good to you” (2012). He said
that spending on time on Facebook can help people relax slow down their heart rate and decrease
stress level.
The article is relevant to the present study because Facebook help people a proper way of
According to Benjamin Bor in his article “Facebook is friend” he said that Facebook and
people spending time in social networking also make people feel good about themselves and
boost self-steam.
The article is relevant to the present study because people with low confidence can be
According to Mellanie lion in his article “Job from Facebook” (2011). He said that
impressions from time spent pursuing a candidates Facebook page way a stronger predictor of
The article is relevant to the present study because people are always using social media
Foreign Literature
According to John Wick in his or (2011) “Social Network” is an online community where
people across the globe can develop network with different organization or individuals for a
specific purpose.
The article is relevant study of the present study, because social network provides an
online platform on which students create profile, promote and share information and contents
According to Barnes in his article “Social Network views social relationship” (1954), he
This article is relevant to the present study because social network is a social structure
According to David King in his article “A Popular Networking Website “(1994) is a free
This article relevant to the present study because is operated and privately owned by
Facebook incuse can join networks organized by city, work place school and region to connect
Local Studies
According to Bicen Garcia in his Article “FACEBOOK and students” (2010). He said
that the usage of social networking and among students in department of computer educational
Instructional Technology and found which social networking sites are the most preferred by
students.
The article is relevant to study to the present study. Because has been affecting and
said that Facebook is one of the most important social media that promotes the exchange of
The Article is relevant to the present study because it will be the bridge that will connect
According to Chairman Ivan John E. Uy in his article “Social Networking Sites” (2005).
The Article is relevant to the present study because of delivering products from to door to
Foreign Studies
According to Moira Burke “Social capital as Facebook differentiating uses and users
“(2011) She discuss extensively about the perspective to look at the uses of Social networking.
This article is relevant to the present study because this usage of social networking site is
often treated as moralistic activity in which all time is equally social and its impact the same far
all users.
According to Park Shui “explode the usage of social of networking sites by different
This article is relevant to the present study because users demonstrated district pattern of
use of social networking sites. The study Stipulated that undergraduates use the profile more than
the community.
According Kuan-Yun Lin in his article “Network externalities and motivation “(2011) he
said that understand the usage of social networking sites among students.
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This article is relevant to the present study because found that enjoyment was the most
influential function for the increasing usage of social networking among this student.
Synthesis
This chapter presents the related literature and studies after the through and in-depth
search done by researcher this was present the synthesis of the art and to fully understand the
research to be done for better cited comprehension of the study. The literature and studies in this
chapter the different concept, understanding and ideas generalization or conclusion and different
development related to study of the enrollment from the past up to the present and which serves
as the researcher guide in developing the project. Those that were also included in this chapter
helps in familiarizing information that are relevant and similar to the present study.
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CHAPTER 3
This chapter presents the methods to be use in the study. It also describes the instruments
used. The sampling technique, the procedure of data gathering and statistical treatment of data.
Methods of Research
Descriptive research was used in this study. Descriptive because is used to this describe
characteristics of a population of this study. And it’s may help to uncover the facts and meaning
qualitative method which researchers has personal contact with the participants through in-depth
interviewing and prolonged observing. The research used audio recorder to record in depth
Sampling Technique
taken from a group of people easy to contact or to reach to us the people to answer question
would be example of a convenience sampling this type of sampling is also known us grab
sampling or availability sampling. This sampling technique where subject is selected because of
their convenience accessibility and proximity to the researcher. Although convenience sampling
is like the name suggest convenience it runs a high risk that the sample will not represent the
population. However sometimes a convenience sampling is the only way that can drum up
participant.
Research Instrument
1. Interview guide questionnaire – questionnaire that was used access research and the
2. Audio Recorder – it was used to document the interview process to interpret the results.
3. Transcript of interview – this was the manuscript use for interpreting the result for the
next chapter.
Validation of Instruments
The practical research teacher Ms. Arlit Janry C. Parlero validated the interview guide
The Formulation of Interview guide question first in doing chapter 3 in look for
information in needed data for a research problem or topic should planned question that answer
properly. Next is validating of the personal interview guide questionnaire to validate the question
before to proceed to the interview then after to approve the guide questionnaire. The next is the
personal interview in informants is the process to find the person that understand the topic and
answer the provided question. The next is the transcription of audio recorded files this is the best
way to convert to record to searchable and readable text by using your voice instead of your head
sign to communicate with each other. Next is the result and finding of the interview that should
provide an evidence from the data to support the guide questionnaire will made and take the form
CHAPTER 4
This Chapter present the analysis, table and group graphics and interpretation of data.
Matrix #1
Profile of Informants
The Informants that were chosen for the personal Interview they came from grade 11 ICT
student of Arellano University – Pasig. The Informant experience the benefits of having
Facebook Account.
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Matrix #2
Name Answer
Jayson Tion Most benefits of having benefits Accout is all
of us.
Thea Cruz For me student benefits most using facebook
account.
Ivan Malilay The ones that has the most benefits of having
According to the Informants the ones that has most benefits of having Facebook account
Matrix #3
Name Answer
Jayson Tion The benefits of having Facebook Account is
communication.
Thea Cruz The benefits of having Facebook Account is
people.
communicate to other.
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Matrix #4
Name Answer
Jayson Tion Having a Facebook Account as a student it
etc.
Ivan Malilay Facebook Account helps a student greatly in
Matrix #5
Name Answer
Jayson Tion As a ICT student it is help and useful of
others.
According to the informants the advantages of having Facebook Account in ICT students
CHAPTER 5
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This Chapter present the summary of finding conclusion drawn and the
Summary of Findings
1. Based on the results the informants saying that all of us including student most benefits
2. Based on the results the common benefits of having Facebook account is to communicate
to others.
3. Based on the results the informants who came in ICT students help them to informed
others easier.
Conclusion
3. The ICT students helps them to informed share ideas specially to communicate to each
other.
Recommendations
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1. For the students have Facebook account. Most benefits of having Facebook account to
2. For the parents who separate with their children they communicate to each other using of
Facebook.
3. For the teacher they informed their students about the activities in the school.
4. For the people who have Facebook account they freely to post they picture and to show
References
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https://sites.google.com/site/facebooktlc/what-is-facebook-1
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2007/jul/25/media.newmedia
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Appendices
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Transcript of Interviews
17 years old
Grade 11 – ICT
P.B.O: Good morning this interview is conducted in Arellano University Pasig City and
M.J.M.T: My name is Mark Jayson Mandac Tion from ICT 2 - Grade 11.
B.J.A.D: Alright Jayson question number one who will benefit of having Facebook?
M.J.M.T: Benefits? I think all of people that have Facebook account can benefits to this,
because they communicate easier to each other even they are separated, Facebook can use
B.J.A.D: Question number two what are the common benefits of having a Facebook
account?
M.J.M.T: The benefits of having a Facebook account is you can use this in many ways.
First it makes communication easier. The second is it can be use to entertainment the last
about events that is happening in to our school for example: There is an upcoming event
but it was announced yesterday but you are absent, so you use Facebook to ask your
B.J.A.D: What are the advantage of having a Facebook account as student of ICT?
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M.J.M.T: As ICT students it is really help useful of having a Facebook account like what
P.B.Q: brother Jayson thank you for your cooperation and time.
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16 years old
Grade 11 ICT 5
T.C: Hi my name is Thea Cruz, I’m 16 years old I’m grade 11 ICT 5.
T.C: For me students benefits most using Facebook since the platform is only use for
connecting, not for teaching or academics, student benefits by connecting and talking to
we can connect to other people and board less and a payless way.
W.U.A: Number three how does having Facebook account helps students?
T.C: Its helps students to communicate with their classmate in term of asking their
A.A.K.G.S: What are the (laughing) What are the advantages of having Facebook
T.C: The advantages of having a Facebook is you will be updated in everything, you will
know this happening around and you will get to communicate with your friends and
relative.
17 years old
Grade 11 ICT – 5
E.I.M: The one that has the most benefits of having a Facebook account are the student were
the reason behind because student are the ones who would usually be online they what they
have much more of you of social media where it be updates or for communication.
E.I.M: The common benefits of having a Facebook account is that communicating with other
people is faster than ever if maybe a form of chat or video call. It can also be a form of
entertainment for some people watching video and such and can also be a few as a news
E.I.M: Facebook account helps a student greatly and this era because they would have a
much more access to their friends and relative and it much more easier way of
F.Z: What are the advantages of having a Facebook account of student of ICT?
E.I.M: A few advantages of having a Facebook account for ICT student is that is it easier to
communicate to others. Where it be help for anything a friend setting, document or it will
I.A.C.C: Ok, Thank you earnest Ivan Malilay for your cooperation and time.
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Curriculum Vitae
Wellrose U. Andrade
San Isidro Karangalan Cainta Rizal
Contact No: 09236591165
Email: welrose.andrade@yahoo.com
Objective
I would like a job where my experience in program development, supported by innovative
decision making and system engineering abilities, will result in an expended clientele and a
more profitable
Educational Background
Personal Information
Date of Birth: December 31, 2000
Age: 17 years old
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Born Again Christian
Skills
- Responsible
- Open minded
- Fast learner
- Friendly
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Curriculum Vitae
Flony Zamora
Greenland Cainta Rizal
Contact No: 09287461770
Email: iamflonyrebana@yahoo.com
Objective
Hardworking recent graduate seeks opportunity to use education to excel in building the
success of the company I want to be part of the success in an environment of growth and
excellent
Educational Background
Secondary 2018 – Present Information Communication Technology
Senior High School
Arellano University Andres Bonifacio
High School 2013 -2017 San Juan National High School
Elementary 2007 – 2013 Liberato Damian Elementary School
Personal Information
Date of Birth: September 21, 2000
Age: 17 years old
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Catholic
Skills
- Friendly
- Kindly
- Responsible
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Curriculum Vitae
Catherine P. Estabillo
37 91 Floodway Cainta Rizal
Contact No: 09091066118
Email: catherineestabillo16@yahoo.com
Objective
Seeking a challenge opportunity where I will be able to utilize organizational skills ,
educational background , and ability to work well with people, which will allow to grow
personally and professionally
Educational Background
Personal Information
Date of Birth: November 07, 2000
Age: 17 years old
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Catholic
Skills
- Friendly
- Talk able
- Patient
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Curriculum Vitae
Educational Background
Secondary 2018 – Present Information Communication Technology
Senior High School
Arellano University Andres Bonifacio
High School 2013 -2017 Sta. Lucia High School
Elementary 2007 – 2013 De Castro Elementary School
Personal Information
Date of Birth: January 06, 2001
Age: 17 years old
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic/Muslim
Skills
- Reliable, Passionate
- Fast-learner
- Friendly, Patient, Good listener
Curriculum Vitae
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Educational Background
Secondary 2018 – Present Information Communication Technology
Senior High School
Arellano University Andres Bonifacio
High School 2013 -2017 Manggahan High School
Elementary 2007 – 2013 Manggahan Elementary School
Personal Information
Date of Birth: September 21, 1999
Age: 18 years old
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Born Again Christian
Skills
- To entertain people
- Funny
- Friendly
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Curriculum Vitae
Bj A. Dionisio
Soldiers Village Sta. Lucia Pasig City
Contact No: 09104037375
Email: bj_dionesio@yahoo.com
Objective
Mature and reliable high school senior looking for a part time retail position with a desire
to learn as much as possible about customer service and management service and
management for a future career in retail management.
Educational Background
Secondary 2018 – Present Information Communication Technology
Senior High School
Arellano University Andres Bonifacio
High School 2013 -2017 Sta. Lucia High School
Elementary 2007 – 2013 De Castro Elementary School
Personal Information
Date of Birth: October 27, 2000
Age: 17 years old
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Catholic
Skills
- Athletic
- Well mannered
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Curriculum Vitae
Porferio B. Quinto
Exodus Floodway Cainta Rizal
Contact No: 09233652310
Email: pjquinto@yahoo.com
Objective
Seeking a position that will benefit from my sales experience, positive interaction skills and
industry contacts where my experience can improve the sales results.
Educational Background
Secondary 2018 – Present Information Communication Technology
Senior High School
Arellano University Andres Bonifacio
High School 2013 -2017 San Juan High School
Elementary 2007 – 2013 Exodus Elementary School
Personal Information
Date of Birth: November 14, 2000
Age: 17 years old
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Catholic
Skills
- Good listener
- Athletic
- Decision maker
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Curriculum Vitae
Educational Background
Secondary 2018 – Present Information Communication Technology
Senior High School
Arellano University Andres Bonifacio
High School 2013 -2017 San Juan High School
Elementary 2007 – 2013 San Francisco Elementary School
Personal Information
Date of Birth: June 22, 2000
Age: 17 years old
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Catholic
Skills
- Talk able
- Funny/ Joker
- Decision maker
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Curriculum Vitae
Objective
An increasing responsible research position in consulting where proven decision making
and system engineering abilities will be used for improving organizational productivity
Educational Background
Personal Information
Date of Birth: May 26, 2001
Age: 17 years old
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Catholic
Skills
- Entertaining
- Open minded