Princess Paula S. Villanosis a driven scholar and researcher. She balanced academic excellence with leadership, earning honors at Pacifico O. Aquino Elementary and Fiat Lux Academe. Her passion for inquiry extended beyond the classroom as she contributed to regional publications and honed critical thinking through student leadership and competitive public speaking. A rhythmic gymnast and pageant participant, she also managed responsibilities as a working student, developing strong organizational skills. In 2025, she proudly graduated with Latin honors in Psychology from Cavite State University—Silang Campus, poised to advance research in her field.

Kristine Borjal, a BS Psychology graduate from Cavite State University Silang Campus, is a driven researcher. She is from Dasmariñas Cavite and is second of four siblings, she balances her academic rigor with personal passions like reading and watching films. She is deeply focused on cross-cultural understanding of human behavior, an interest that culminated in her undergraduate thesis, titled Echoes of the Unseen: Exploring Hope and Existential Anxiety of Filipino and Western Adults. She is dedicated to advancing knowledge and believes this paper offers vital data for understanding contemporary mental health.

Advisor: Joseph S. Callanta, RGC, RPm & Hazelyn Dela Cruz, MACp

Co-authors: Louisa H. Dvorsky, Maria Eliza S. Lomuntad