Journal of Human Ecology and Sustainability

An international peer-reviewed open-access journal published bi-annually online by the College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Online ISSN: 3027-9100

Editorial Team

Casper Boongaling Agaton, PhD
Editor-in-Chief
University of the Philippines Los Baños

Marie Faye Nguyen-Orca, PhD
Managing Editor
University of the Philippines Los Baños

Eunice A. del Rosario
Editorial Assistant
University of the Philippines Los Baños



Editorial Board

Arnold R. Salvacion, PhD
Curtin University
Australia

Cybelle M. Futalan, PhD 

University of the Philippines Diliman
Philippines

Devendra Saroj, PhD
University of Surrey
United Kingdom

Adolfo Quesada-Román, PhD
University of Costa Rica
Costa Rica

Arnisson Andre Ortega, PhD
Syracuse University
United States of America

Chingwen Cheng, PhD
Arizona State University
United States of America

Robert Dyball, PhD
Australian National University
Australia

Alexandros Stefanakis, PhD
Technical University of Crete
Greece

Angelina dR. Felix, PhD
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Philippines

Thaddeus Carvajal, PhD
De La Salle University
Philippines



Associate Editors

Edgar M. Reyes Jr.,  PhD
DCERP, CHE, UPLB

Joan Pauline P. Talubo, PhD
DCERP, CHE, UPLB

Ma. Catriona E. Devanadera, PhD
DCERP, CHE, UPLB

Inero V. Ancho, PhD
DHFDS, CHE, UPLB

Rufo Gil Z. Albor, PhD
DHFDS, CHE, UPLB

Marison Felicidad R. Dy, PhD
DHFDS, CHE, UPLB

Christian A. Rosales, PhD
DHFDS, CHE, UPLB

Jennifer Marie S. Amparo, PhD
DSDS, CHE, UPLB

Caroline D. Piñon, PhD
DSDS, CHE, UPLB

Klein R. Fernandez, PhD
DSDS, CHE, UPLB

Ma. Emilinda T. Mendoza
DSDS, CHE, UPLB

Aileen R. de Juras, PhD
IHNF, CHE, UPLB

Maria Theresa M. Talavera, PhD
IHNF, CHE, UPLB

Leila S. Africa, PhD
IHNF, CHE, UPLB

Angelina R. Bustos, PhD
IHNF, CHE, UPLB

Clarissa B. Juanico, PhD
IHNF, CHE, UPLB



Reviewers

Eugene Poon Wai Chuen, PhD
Sunway University Business School (Malaysia)
Francis Appiah, PhD
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Ghana)
Hannah Barrowman, PhD
University of Canberra (Australia)
Hope Iyawe, PhD
Auchi Polytechnic (Nigeria)
Howarth Bouis, PhD
International Food Policy Research Institute (USA)
Jay Mar D. Quevedo, PhD
National University of Singapore (Singapore)
Jimly Al-Faraby, PhD
Gadjah Mada University (Indonesia)
Lou Ade Wiradnyani, PhD
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center of Food and Nutrition (Indonesia)
Mayang Christy Perdana
Czech University of Life Sciences (Prague)
Najmun Nahar, PhD
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (Bangladesh)
Nurbaya Nurbaya, PhD
Politeknik Kesehatan Mamuju (Indonesia)
Rati Purnama Sari
Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang (Indonesia)
Temesgen Fentahun Adametie, PhD
Ethiopian Institute Agriculture Research (Ethiopia)
Angelica Francisco
Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners – Laguna Chapter (Philippines)
Angelie A. Collera
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (Philippines)
Argel B. Masanda, PhD
National University Philippines – Baliwag (Philippines)
Artemio M. Gonzales Jr, PhD
Occidental Mindoro State College (Philippines)
Benedict Omandap Medina, PhD
Batangas State University (Philippines)
Cecile T. Bayaga
University of the Philippines Diliman (Philippines)
Claire Berja
University of the Philippines Manila (Philippines)
Crispin Emmanuel D. Diaz, PhD
University of the Philippines Diliman (Philippines)
Cristopher G. Millena
Department of Science and Technology (Philippines)
Demetria C. Bongga, PhD
University of the Philippines Diliman (Philippines)
Dick O. Eugenio, PhD
Wesleyan University Philippines (Philippines)
John Christian C. Valeroso, PhD
University of Santo Tomas (Philippines)
John Oliver H. Estadilla
World Vision (Philippines)
Jones T. Napaldet, PhD
Benguet State University (Philippines)
Josephine Firmase, PhD
University of the Philippines Visayas (Philippines)
Kenneth Hizon
Oxfam (Philippines)
Khrisydel Rhea M. Supapo, PhD
Palawan State University (Philippines)
Kymwell R. Hinlayagan, PhD
University of Mindanao (Philippines)
Louie P. Gula, PhD
Visayas State University (Philippines)
Paz Manaligod, PhD
Miriam College (Philippines)
Julius Ceazar G. Tolentino, PhD
Don Honorio Ventura State University (Philippines)
Mark Nell C. Corpuz, PhD
Bataan Peninsula State University (Philippines)
Meshel Balijon, PhD
Eastern Visayas State University (Philippines)
Mildred O. Guirindola, PhD
Department of Science and Technology–Food and Nutrition Research Institute (Philippines)
Maria Julia Gubat
Department of Science and Technology (Philippines)
Reiner Lorenzo J. Tamayo
University of the Philippines Manila (Philippines)
Rocelyn M. Imperial, PhD
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (Philippines)
Zosimo O. Membrebe, Jr, PhD
University of Santo Tomas (Philippines)
Alvaro Calara
University of the Philippines Los Baños (Philippines)
Ann C. Cayetano
University of the Philippines Los Baños (Philippines)
Florence Reginio
University of the Philippines Los Baños (Philippines)
Gillian Katherine Inciong-Quilloy
University of the Philippines Los Baños (Philippines)
John Ceffrey L. Eligue
University of the Philippines Los Baños (Philippines)
Joyce Ocampo-Dayao
University of the Philippines Los Baños (Philippines)
Mar B. Cruz
University of the Philippines Los Baños (Philippines)
Nephtaly Joel B. Botor, PhD
University of the Philippines Los Baños (Philippines)
Paul Alteo A. Bagabaldo
University of the Philippines Los Baños (Philippines)
Perlie Velasco, PhD
University of the Philippines Los Baños (Philippines)
Rodessa N. Forcadilla
University of the Philippines Los Baños (Philippines)
Ron P. Dangcalan
University of the Philippines Los Baños (Philippines)
Ryan Randle B. Rivera
University of the Philippines Los Baños (Philippines)
Sandra S. Samantela
University of the Philippines Los Baños (Philippines)