Abstract
This study examined the ideas of the ethical predicaments encountered by educational administrators. Particularly, this study used a phenomenological research design with educational administrators as the participants in the study. There where ten participants involved for the individual interview and another 7 participants for the focus group interview. The data collections happened using a face-to-face interview and the data gathered has been analyze using Braun and Clarke model, using a self-made interview guide questionnaire to contextualized the questions. The result revealed that there are two themes on the ethical challenges that the educational administrators encounter, these are: conflicts of interest, discrimination and bias. Meanwhile, there are two ways how administrators navigate ethical predicaments which include: open communication channels, integrity and honesty. Furthermore, there are two emerging themes about the things that influenced decision-making in ethical dilemmas for educational administrators and that includes: institutional culture, external influences or political factors. This study recommended that educational administrators prioritize the cultivation of a supportive institutional culture that values integrity, transparency, and accountability to effectively navigate ethical predicaments. Administrators should actively promote open communication channels and foster a culture of trust and collaboration among stakeholders to facilitate transparent dialogue and ethical decision-making processes.