Aims The Torch Journal aims to: Ignite Student Scholarship: Provide an official, peer-reviewed platform for students in the humanities, social sciences, and teacher education to publish original research and develop their scholarly voices. Advance Pedagogical Innovation: Disseminate evidence-based teaching strategies, curriculum enhancements, and classroom integration frameworks that improve learning outcomes in basic and higher education. Promote Socio-Cultural Inquiry: Foster deep exploration of historical, linguistic, cultural, and community issues, particularly within the Cagayan Valley region and broader Philippine society. Bridge Theory and Practice: Connect academic research with practical applications in educational settings, public policy, and social development. Scope The Torch Journal accepts original empirical research articles, pedagogical case studies, critical literary analyses, and policy reviews across disciplines under SLATE, including: Teacher Education & Pedagogy: Instructional design, classroom management, assessment techniques, educational technology, inclusive education, and curriculum development. Language, Literature & Communication: Applied linguistics, second language acquisition, Philippine literature, discourse analysis, media literacy, and technical communication. Social Sciences & History: Regional history, sociology, political science, community development, ethics, and civic engagement. Humanities & Cultural Studies: Local culture, indigenous studies, philosophy, values education, and performance/visual arts.