https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/1374 2026-11-13T23:01:45Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3878 Information-sharing among migrant Filipinos in China: reflexive insights from a phenomenological perspective Alenzuela, Reysa; Peñafuerte, Armando Purpose Negotiating silence to navigate social spaces is part of the survival of migrants in countries where digital censorship exists. In information studies, understanding how silence functions in migrant communities delves into a different realm of information behavior. In this study, the researchers examined the lived experiences of migrant Filipinos in China, providing a different lens on how individuals subjectively experience and interpret the act of sharing information within their specific social and cultural contexts. Design/methodology/approach This study employs a phenomenological approach with a particular focus on how digital censorship shapes their information-sharing practices. Grounded in the principles of phenomenology and reflexivity, the research explores how individuals perceive, interpret and adapt to sociotechnical constraints within a culturally specific context. Findings The study revealed that Filipino migrants in China adjust their information sharing in accordance with restrictions, relying on culturally specific communication and negotiating safety within their digital community. Practical implications The study highlights the need to see information behavior, integrating the frames of study digital censorship, socio-governmental restraints and coded communication as adaptive strategies, which underscore the importance of digital literacy and culturally grounded digital safety education, into migrant support initiatives. Originality/value Combining the narratives of participants and the awareness of the situation from one researcher, this study proves that information behavior in a restrictive digital context goes beyond traditional models of information seeking and sharing. Journal article 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3622 Strengthening records management in higher education: A case of University Library practices in the Philippines Palcullo, Vince Ervin V.; Seelakate, Pimphot Background of the study: The University Libraries is an academic library from University A, one of the oldest private universities or Higher Education Institutions in the Philippines, located in the Western Visayas region. It collects and preserves the organizational memory and evidence by keeping university records. Purpose: This research aims to examine the records management program at a specific university library in the Philippines that adheres to ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems. This highlights the importance of preserving records in university libraries to guarantee that the library’s activities are adequately documented for historical, administrative, archival, and legal purposes. Method: This qualitative research uses a literature review and observation to gather an in-depth understanding of a case study of the university library, and uses the records life cycle and PEST analysis as a framework to examine the case. Findings: Although the University Library adheres to ISO 9001:2015, the research shows that examining its background, applying PEST analysis to its environment, and analyzing its functions and organizational culture help researchers identify the current challenges it faces and inform the development of its records management program. Conclusion: It is critical for the University to successfully establish an effective records management system as this will positively impact all departments and offices, particularly the University Library. Therefore, developing a records management manual would greatly benefit the organization as a whole. This manual should include policies and procedures and define the roles and responsibilities of those involved. Journal article 2025-12-08T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2783 Presidential candidate's Facebook posts during the 2022 Philippine national election: A content analysis study Palcullo, Vince Ervin V.; Sriborisutsakul, Somsak The 2022 Philippine National Election witnessed a significant shift in political communications and campaigning strategies due to the utilization of Facebook. This study examines the impact of Facebook on the political communications of Bongbong Marcos and Leni Robredo during the election period. Through content analysis of posts from their official Facebook pages, this research explores the candidates' use of the platform, including the types of media employed, the prevalent themes, and the level of engagement through comments, shares, and reactions. The preliminary findings highlight that both candidates employed a combination of text and multimedia content to disseminate information, particularly during the peri-election period. Building upon these results, our future study aims to delve deeper into a larger sample of Facebook posts to identify key themes in digital content and develop guidelines for enhancing new voters' digital literacy, specifically in creating and communicating political content. 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2503 The information-seeking behavior of aquaculture researchers at the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Superio, Daryl; Canaman, Jessica B.; Jaco, Janet P.; Estember, Melda Understanding the information-seeking behavior of library patrons is essential for the library to provide quality resources and services, and to satisfy its patrons’ information needs. A quantitative research was conducted to describe the information searching and using behaviors of the Filipino aquaculture scientists, researchers and research staff at the Aquaculture Department of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC/AQD). The study revealed that although the respondents find it useful to go to the library to get assistance from the librarian, and to browse and read current acquisitions related to their research, they visited the library infrequently. However, remote library services, especially email and phone services, were highly utilized. When searching for information, the Internet, mainly via search engines, was highly preferred rather than visiting the Library and using its online public access catalog (OPAC) or its databases. The combination of print and electronic formats was highly preferred when reading, rather than print only or electronic-only. The majority would print and save the retrieved electronic copy. Journal article 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z