About the Journal

The International Journal of Community Engagement and Sustainable Development (IJCESD) (eISSN-3082-3838) an esteemed peer-reviewed publication of the University of Saint Louis - Tuguegarao, aims to foster scholarly dialogue and promote innovative practices in the fields of community engagement and sustainable development. By bringing together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from around the globe, this journal serves as a critical platform for the dissemination of knowledge that addresses the complex challenges faced by communities today.

Published annually by University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao, University Research and Innovation Office with address Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines 3500, Email: urdc@usl.edu.ph and Tel. No. (078) 844 – 1872 Loc. 400

Current Issue

Our esteemed contributors, whose expertise and dedication are invaluable to the advancement of knowledge, have once again provided interesting content that we trust will inspire and inform our readership. We extend our sincere gratitude to the authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and staff who have contributed to the production of this bulletin. Your unwavering support and commitment are deeply appreciated

IJCESD Volume 2 No. 1, Series 2025

IMPLEMENTATION OF LGU ORDINANCES IN ENFORCING REPUBLIC ACT 9003 ON WASTE REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Carlos Jacinto A. Cabisaga, Ranie Humphrey Scott V. Barba, Ryan Philippe A. Madriaga, Juan Miguel P. Turingan, Patricia Mae M. Balisi
Page 1-8

ASSESSMENT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES AND PRACTICES ON DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
Justine Paul Iglesia, Ma. Minette Fritzie Marcos, Jamayca Orpilla
Page 9-16

IMPLEMENTATION OF VALUES EDUCATION IN THE MATATAG CURRICULUM AND ITS PERCEIVED EFFECTS ON CHARACTER FORMATION AND ACADEMIC OUTCOMES
Mark Kim Mansibang
Page 17-25

TRACING HISTORICAL HURDLES IN SOCIAL STUDIES 8: THE EFFECT OF PROJECT E.V.E.N.T.S (Exploring Visual Experience Navigating Timelines And Story Maps) IN MASTERING HISTORY CONCEPTS
Flordeliza Agudera, Anna Liza Bunagan, Darwin Caronan, Gian Vincent Decena, Reichelle Santiago
Page 26-30

TAX AWARENESS AND TAX COMPLIANCE OF SERVICE-BASED BUSINESS TAXPAYERS: A BASIS FOR COMMUNITY EXTENSION PROGRAM
Ailah Eron Agustin, Loreen Anog, Maria Angela Frace, Jerome Marquez
Page 31-39

EXTENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS IN A UI-GREENMETRIC-RANKED CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
Darin Jan Tindowen, Jonalyn Santos
Page 40-49

FROM CAMPUS INITIATIVES TO GLOBAL IMPACT: LINKING A CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY’S SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS TO THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS THROUGH THE UI GREENMETRIC LENS
Darin Jan Tindowen, Belman Millan
Page 51-60

BRIDGING EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABILITY: EVALUATING SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAMS THROUGH THE LENS OF SDGs
Marvin Silva
Page 61-68