Sacramento, Simon Philip R.
Ongkeko, Arturo
Ejera, Ashley Victoria
Mata, Edge
Romero, Catherine
Catameo, Anicia
Mende, Marielle Anne
Funding for this research was provided by:
Philippine Department of Economy, Planning and Development
Article History
Received: 19 April 2025
Accepted: 31 August 2025
First Online: 9 September 2025
Declarations
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: As part of a larger research project, this study was reviewed by the Single Joint Research Ethics Board (SJREB) ofthe Department of Health of the Philippines. The study was granted exemption from review and approved forimplementation.
: Not applicable.
: Funding The greater research project which produced this study was funded by the Philippine Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev), formerly known as the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) at the time of writing. All authors declare no COI.