People & Contact
Editorial Board & Contact Information
The scholars and reviewers who guide GRPJ's editorial standards, and how to reach the Editorial Office.
Editorial Structure
Editors-in-Chief

Jhonnel P. Villegas
Davao Oriental State University, Philippines
Wildlife Ecology, Conservation Biology, Human-Wildlife Interactions, Tropical Cervidology, Gender and Conservation
ResearcherID: IST-3086-2023
Scopus Author ID: 57747764800

Mary Fil M. Bauyot
Davao Oriental State University, Philippines
Psychology, Indigenous Psychology, Women and Gender, Reproductive Health
ORCID ProfileManaging Editor

John Kenny A. Rafon
Davao de Oro State College, Philippines
Science Education, Conservation Education, Fisheries Management, Gender and Development
ORCID ProfileAssociate Editors

Orencita Aireen V. Lozada
San Pedro College, Philippines
Gender and Marital Dynamics, Pastoral and Existential Counseling, Community and Indigenous Mental Health, Workplace and Family Wellness
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Jeralyn N. Hemillan
Davao Oriental State University, Philippines
Criminal Justice, Criminology, Gender Mainstreaming, Governance
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Helina Jean P. Dupa
Davao Oriental State University, Philippines
Pedagogy, Gender Sociology, Rural Sociology, Gender and Development
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Sadie D. Law-ay
Davao del Norte State College, Philippines
Gender and Development, Women and Youth, Indigenous Culture, Development Studies
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Revrev A. Tio
Davao del Norte State College, Philippines
Gender and Development, Social Studies, Sociology, Education
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Fe T. Canoy
Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST), Philippines
Language, Sociolinguistics, Education, Leadership
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Ariel E. San Jose
Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST), Philippines
Linguistics, Gender, Culture, Language Learning
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Rikka Bianca Condes
Davao del Sur State College, Philippines
Science Education, Biology, Disaster Risk Reduction
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Sheruel G. Matalandang
Davao del Sur State College, Philippines
Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices, Public Administration, Sustainable Development Studies, Women, Peace and Security
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Sajed S. Ingilan
University of Southeastern Philippines, Philippines
Linguistics, Language Education, Sulu and Mindanao Studies
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Francis N. Reginio
University of Southeastern Philippines, Philippines
Public Policy, Political Science, Cultural Studies, Development Studies
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Jay Mark D. Bantayan
Davao de Oro State College, Philippines
Marine Biodiversity, Subsistence Fisheries, Environmental Science, Gender Studies
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Elizer M. Rebucas
Davao de Oro State College, Philippines
Science Education, Instructional Design, Applied Social Sciences, Higher Education
ORCID ProfileStatistical Editors

Jerd M. Dela Gente
Davao Oriental State University, Philippines
Mathematics Education, Multivariate Analysis, Time Series Analysis, Regenerative Education
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Diether C. Montejo
Davao Oriental State University, Philippines
Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning, Mathematics Education, Regenerative Education
ORCID ProfileWebsite Manager

Wilkin F. Simo
Davao Oriental State University, Philippines
Website and digital infrastructure management
Editorial Advisory Board

Maricar R. Casquejo
Commission on Higher Education – Regional Office XI, Philippines
Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Gender and Development

Evelyn S. Ecle
Commission on Higher Education – Regional Office XI, Philippines
Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Gender and Development
Reviewer Database
The journal maintains an international database of qualified peer reviewers representing diverse disciplines relevant to gender research and policy. Reviewer selection is based on subject expertise, publication history, peer-review experience, research integrity, absence of conflicts of interest, and demonstrated commitment to timely, high-quality reviews. The reviewer database is updated regularly to ensure diversity, expertise, and responsiveness.
Editorial Office
The Editorial Office coordinates manuscript submission, peer review, production, publication, and post-publication communications, including receiving manuscript submissions, administrative screening, editorial correspondence, coordinating peer review, copyediting and production, maintaining publication records, assisting authors and reviewers, and responding to general inquiries.
Publisher
GRPJ is published by the Region XI Gender and Development Advocates Network (RGAN XI), a non-profit, non-stock, non-sectarian, and apolitical organization dedicated to advancing gender equality, women's empowerment, diversity, equity, and inclusive development through research, education, policy engagement, capacity-building, and community partnerships. As the publisher of GRPJ, RGAN XI supports high-quality scholarly publishing while respecting the Editorial Board's independence in all editorial decisions.
The journal is co-published by:
- Commission on Higher Education – Regional Office XI (CHEDRO XI)
- Davao del Norte State College (DNSC)
- Davao de Oro State College (DdOSC)
- Davao del Sur State College (DSSC)
- Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU)
- Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST)
- University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP)
Contact Information
Editorial Office
Gender Research and Policy Journal (GRPJ)
Regional Gender and Development Advocates Network XI (RGAN XI)
All correspondence to the journal must be addressed to the Editors-in-Chief: Jhonnel P. Villegas and Mary Fil M. Bauyot.
Center for Gender and Development
Davao Oriental State University
Guang-guang, Dahican, 8200 Mati, Davao Oriental, Philippines
Publisher: Region XI Gender and Development Advocates Network (RGAN XI)
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