Shaina Mae A. Dela Vega, Yieshen B. Saudoc, Andrea G. Camao, Iresh Kenneth V. Manamao, April Mae Jane R. Enriquez & Emmalyn J. Navarro·Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies·2026
This study investigated the factors influencing the intention to use mobile payment services among residents of Barangay Poblacion, Cateel, Davao Oriental, a rural area that remains underexplored in mobile payment research. Guided by technology adoption theories, the study examin...
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This study investigated the influence of social media advertising on local tourist preferences in Cateel, Davao Oriental. A descriptive-correlational design was employed, using a structured survey administered to 377 local tourists aged 18–60 across 10 barangays, selected through...
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This study looked into how Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) practices are applied by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Cateel, Davao Oriental, and how these practices relate to their business performance. Even though ERM is becoming more important today, many MSMEs...
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Debt is associated with various physical health issues, including inflammation, high blood pressure, and a high body mass index. This study examines the relationship between personal debt and mental health among sole proprietors of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSME...
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