Syllabication is essential in the preprocessing stage of speech systems. In the context of the Philippines' Cebuano-Visayan language's syllabication rules, the existing rules do not include hyphenated words although the hyphen defines the syllable boundary in a word. Hence, this study created grammar rules for hyphenated words which include sequences of a hyphen between vowel-consonant, consonant-consonant, vowel-vowel, and consonant-vowel. The test was done for the enhanced grammar rules for Cebuano-Visayan syllabication with 1,465 representative hyphenated and non-hyphenated words of varying lengths. The result further implies that the syllabication analysis for hyphenated words showed that hyphens improve the naturalness and intelligibility in the utterance of the words, thereby enhancing the understanding and comprehension of the Cebuano-Visayan discourse.

Learning can be extended from the traditional face-to-face classroom experience towards the virtual pedagogical environment. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Misamis University Online Learning Environment (MU-OLE) established as a supplemental tool for classroom learning in all information technology and computer science subjects. A total of 342 students filled out the researcher-made questionnaire that served as the evaluation tool. Results showed that the students perceived the MU-OLE as an effective online learning system in downloading instructional materials and assignments, taking quizzes and examinations, submitting requirements, checking files and accessing scores from their secured personal account. It further showed that integrating online learning system with traditional teaching gives the students a great deal of convenience and ease in enhancing learning.

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