HomeInternational Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Researchvol. 7 no. 5 (2026)

Leadership Practices of Elementary School Heads in Zambales: Managing Resources for Effective School Operations

Florabel A. Fababier | Raymond D. Espiritu

Discipline: Education

 



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