Home Economics

ISBN: 978-971-06-3951-9

Housekeeping

The book is authored by Jennifer F. Vivas who acquired a TESDA certification on Trainers Methodology, finished her Master’s degree on Educational Language at the University of the Philippines, and is currently holding a supervisory position at the Department of Education (NCR).

The book has lessons that highlight and explain housekeeping services; preparation of rooms for guests; cleaning premises; valet or butler services; and launder of linen and guest clothes. Moreover, it contains engaging activities that enhance students’ knowledge, skills, and attitude in performing housekeeping services. This specialized course leads to National Certificate Level II (NC II).

ISBN: 978-971-06-3949-6

Attractions and Theme Parks Operations with Ecotourism

Atty. Gezzez Giezi G. Granado, the author of the book, is a magna cum laude Doctor of Civil Law and BS Tourism cum laude graduate from the University of Santo Tomas (UST). He now teaches at the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management and is the Assistant Director in the Office of Admissions at UST. 

The book highlights competencies on attractions and theme park activities like providing on-site information and assistance, monitoring entry to venue, providing a site briefing or commentary, and operating rides, games, and animal exhibits. It also includes competencies on computer operations and occupational health and safety procedures. This specialization leads to NC II.

ISBN: 978-971-06-3948-9

Travel Services

The book is authored by Raquel F. Verzosa, a Masters in Education major in Language Education magna cum laude graduate from Saint Louis University, Baguio City and training consultant for Tigerair Philippines.

The book covers specialized competencies such as book travel-related reservation; administering billing and settlement plan; and issuing air sea land tickets and multipurpose documents. Travel Services leads to NC II.

ISBN: 978-971-06-39

Local Guiding Services

The book is sophisticatedly authored by Raquel F. Verzosa, a Masters in Education major in Language Education magna cum laude graduate from Saint Louis University and training consultant for Tigerair Philippines, and Jeneffer P. Baltazar, a tour guide trainer at the Department of Tourism and the general manager and proprietor of Agetyeng Travel and Tours.

The book is crafted for learners to develop their knowledge, skills, and attitude in performing tour guiding services tasks. Further, it discusses topics that deal with the core competencies: research information relevant to tour itinerary, managing tour arrangements for visitors, and accompanying visitors in accordance with the tour itinerary. This specialized course leads to NC II.

ISBN: 978-971-06-3978-6

The book is authored by Grace R. Nieves who acquired her Masters in Teaching Technology and Home Economics, and Doctor of Education in Industrial Management from the Technological University of the Philippines.

It covers the core competencies on preparation and production of bakery and pastry products; preparation and presentation of gateau, tortes, and cakes; preparation and display of petit fours; and presentation of deserts. This course specialization leads to NC II.

ISBN: 978-971-06-3950-2

Caregiving Grade 11

The book is authored by Carlo B. Bejarasco who finished his Masters in Education major in School Leadership at De La Salle University, Taft, Manila. He was previously the high school principal and coordinator for St. Mary’s Academy in Dalaguete, Cebu. He now consults for Dalaguete Skills Training and Resource Center in Dalaguete, Cebu. He is a speaker/ facilitator of Phoenix Publishing House’s various school administrators and teachers’ seminars and workshops.

Caregiving covers specialized competencies like providing care and support to infants, toddlers, and children; and fostering social, intellectual, creative, and emotional physical development of children. This course leads to NC II.