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Completed on 2024
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This study examines the spatial distribution and alignment of Senior High Schools (SHS),
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and industries in Region VIII, focusing on the
interconnections between geographic, educational, and economic factors. Key areas of
analysis include Ormoc City, Albuera, Kananga, Isabel, and Palompon. Urban centers like
Ormoc City host a high concentration of SHS offering diverse tracks such as Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Accountancy, Business, and
Management (ABM), catering to the demands of Information Technology (IT) and
business industries. In contrast, rural areas focus on technical-vocational (TVL) tracks
aligned with agriculture and fisheries but often lack alternative career pathways. HEIs
are concentrated in Ormoc City, creating accessibility challenges for rural students and
limiting program diversity in industrial hubs such as Isabel and Palompon. Although there
is strong alignment between TVL tracks and agro-industrial needs in Albuera and
manufacturing demands in Isabel, significant gaps remain, including inadequate IT
specialization to meet Ormoc City’s industry needs, limited HEI capacity for STEM
graduates in rural areas, and insufficient business management programs in Palompon.
These findings provide actionable insights for policymakers, educators, and industry
stakeholders to address educational gaps and strengthen regional economic
development.