Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping higher education by streamlining tasks, supporting personalized learning, and enhancing student engagement. Yet, these benefits coexist with risks of dependence, reduced critical thinking, and inequities-a duality termed the relief paradox. This study examined the perceptions of 138 IT students at FEU Institute of Technology to explore how they experience both the relief and paradoxical burdens of AI in education, with attention to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) on inclusive and equitable quality education. Using a descriptiveanalytic design, validated survey instruments, and both descriptive and inferential statistics, results showed that students generally recognized AI's potential to reduce workload and improve inclusivity, while also expressing concern over ethical issues and overdependence. The study underscores the need for balanced integration of AI in education, offering recommendations for curriculum, policy, and capacity-building to ensure responsible adoption.

Typhoons remain among the most frequent and destructive natural disasters in the Philippines, underscoring the need for innovative preparedness strategies. This study presents Storm Shield: A 3D Strategic Co-op Game, a local multiplayer educational game that simulates the three phases of a typhoon–Before, During, and After–through mission-based levels emphasizing teamwork, planning, and decision-making. Players assume roles within a disaster response team and perform tasks such as preparing emergency kits, assisting civilians, and managing post-typhoon recovery. The game integrates action, strategy, and educational mechanics, supported by a Content Management System (CMS) website that reinforces learning. Effectiveness was evaluated through post-play surveys using Key Performance Indicators (KPI) covering functionality, entertainment, player experience, and educational value. Results show that Storm Shield engages players while improving knowledge of disaster preparedness and response. By merging learning with entertainment, the project demonstrates the potential of serious games to support disaster risk reduction and contributes to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 by promoting resilient communities through interactive education.

The project aims to create an AR mobile application about Fort Santiago. This mobile application features the 3D models of the past and present versions of different historical landmarks within Fort Santiago using augmented reality. This also includes 2D map of the location of the historical landmarks as well as audio narration and 3D animation. A promotional website with content management system was also developed to promote the application to the public. To prove that the application is working, the researcher conducted a survey with a total of 61 respondents, consisting of 41 Visitors/Tourists, 5 Intramuros Administrations Staff and Employees, and 15 IT Experts. Based on the results of the survey, the research was deemed to improve its overall capabilities, features, and performance according to the feedbacks provided by the respondents. There were also recommendations for adding notification features for future events related to Fort Santiago and adding gridlines for augmented reality to aid users in precisely scanning landmarks. In addition, adding more featured landmarks and interactable figures could enhance the experience and interactivity of the application as well as the engagement of visitors within Fort Santiago.