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Extent of Practice of the JEEPGY Framework among the Grade 12 Students in Selected Diocesan Catholic Schools in Western Visayas

Submitted: December 7, 2025 | Published: June 30, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.63130/hijcre.v3i1.220

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Diocesan Catholic Schools, JEEPGY, Practice, Quantitative, Western Visayas

Abstract

This study assessed the extent of practice of the JEEPGY framework among Grade 12 students in selected Diocesan Catholic schools in Western Visayas during the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, it examined the significant differences in the extent of JEEPGY practice based on the demographic variables. It employed a descriptive-comparative research design. It consisted of 271 stratified randomly selected Grade 12 students. In gathering the data, a validated and reliability-tested 47-item researcher-made questionnaire was utilized, employing a five-point Likert scale. In analyzing the data, descriptive and comparative statistics were employed. Specifically, mean, standard deviation, Mann–Whitney U test, and Kruskal–Wallis H test were used. Lastly, the entire process of this study adhered to research ethical guidelines. Overall, the extent of practice of JEEPGY was rated as great. Meanwhile, gender equality had the highest overall rating of the other dimensions and was interpreted as very great. All the demographic variables were rated as great. In addition, significant differences were found across academic strands. It revealed that Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) students had significantly lower practice. Lastly, this study underscores that the selected Diocesan Catholic schools in Western Visayas are successful in implementing the framework as encouraged by the CEAP. The very great extent in the gender equality domain suggests that schools are effectively fostering an inclusive and respectful learning environment. Hence, it is encouraged to continuously integrate the framework into all school activities and curricula to maintain the great extent of practice of JEEPGY.

About the Author/s

Daniel Fernando

Daniel S. Fernando is currently the Research Officer of St. Anthony’s College. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from St. Anthony’s College and holds a master’s degree in Social Science from West Visayas State University. He is also in the final stages of completing his Doctor of Philosophy in Social Science.

Rev. Fr. Eric L. Legada

Rev. Fr. Eric Legada serves as the Dean of the Liberal Arts Department of St. Anthony’s College. A priest of the Diocese of San Jose de Antique, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at St. Anthony’s College and pursued his theological studies at the Loyola School of Theology. He also holds a master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Negros Occidental–Recoletos.

Sr. Ma. Rosini P. Escarilla

Sr. Ma. Rosini P. Escarilla is the Vice President for Student Affairs Services at St. Anthony’s College. A member of the Missionary Sisters of the Lord’s Table (MSLT) and completed her Doctor of Education degree at Guimaras State University.

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Fernando, D., Legada, E., & Escarilla, M. R. (2026). Extent of Practice of the JEEPGY Framework among the Grade 12 Students in Selected Diocesan Catholic Schools in Western Visayas. Hitik: International Journal of Catechists and Religious Educators, 3(1), 27-42. https://doi.org/10.63130/hijcre.v3i1.220