𝗖𝗔𝗦 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹

Dr. Marlon S. Pontillas, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC), has successfully published his extension paper titled “Empowering Voices: A Three-Year Intervention to Reduce Public Speaking Anxiety among ESL Learners” in the Journal of Social and Scientific Education (Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 226–236). The paper is accessible online at https://doi.org/10.58230/josse.v2i3.359.

The publication outlines a structured, research-based intervention program to reduce public speaking anxiety among English as a Second Language (ESL) learners.
Implemented at CSPC and its partner institution, Zeferino Arroyo High School, the three-year program, anchored on the Popsispeak framework, spanned progressive phases: “Speak Up!” (2022), “Speak Out!” (2023), and “Speak Your Voice!” (2024).

Through impromptu speaking drills, peer collaboration, and continuous feedback, the program significantly reduced public speaking anxiety and improved learners’ confidence, fluency, and delivery skills. Findings confirm that experiential and supportive learning approaches are highly effective in overcoming communication barriers.
Dr. Pontillas emphasized that the program not only enhances academic and professional communication but also contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by promoting inclusivity, employability, and learner empowerment.

This publication further cements CSPC’s commitment to impactful research and extension programs that respond to institutional and community needs. It showcases the role of education in building confidence, competence, and future-ready graduates.