TSU holds “new normal” regional research conference
Themed “Overcoming the Challenges of the New Normal: Identifying Innovative Solutions through Research,” the Regional Research Conference (RRC) of Tarlac State University held today, December 3, provided a scholarly virtual platform amid pandemic for the sharing of research data and outputs relevant to regional and national agenda.
The RRC is the second regional research undertaking of TSU anchored on its vision to become a premier university in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Although virtually held, the RRC was still graced by the Tarlac province governor Hon. Susan Yap, represented by Ms. Kristine Legaspi, president of the Philippine Councilors League – Tarlac Chapter; chief executives of Tarlac; and TSU officials led by president Dr. Myrna Q. Mallari.
The high caliber plenary speakers for the 2nd RRC are from the University of the Philippines Diliman. Dr. Maria Socorro Bautista, a professor of economics, talked about the effects of the pandemic to the Philippine economy with a comparison to other countries, while Dr. Erniel Barrios, a professor of statistics, presented tips on writing STEM research papers.
Research presentations, divided into two breakout sessions, immediately followed the plenary speeches which were evaluated by an esteemed panel.
The evaluators for group A are Dr. Ernesto Abaya, assistant professor of UP Diliman, and Dr. Marie Paz Morales, Research and Publication director of Philippines Normal University. For group B, Mr. Wilfredo Sibal, assistant regional director of the Department of Science and Technology-Region III, and Dr. Angelina Borican, Publications Office and Communication Management Office director of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, served as panelists.
Winners of the 2nd RRC are the following:
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Group A |
Group B |
Gender and Development |
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1st place |
Mr. Jeremiah Paul C. Silvestre “Sense of Qualify of Life from Perspectives of Indigenous Peoples: A Narrative Analysis” |
Engrs. Leo Piao & Raul Canlas “Performance Evaluation of Electric Vehicle with Back-up Solar Charger” |
Dr. Alfred V. Rigor and Prof. Mary Jane N. Rigor “As Assessment of the Indigenous Systems and Practices on Self-Governance Among Aeta Communities in Brgy. Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac: Towards a Proposed Development Plan” |
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2nd place |
Engrs. Enalyn T. Domingo, Ferdinand Marcos, Crispin Flora, Cid Lapuz “Electrical Load Audit of the Building of the College of Engineering and Technology” |
Ms. Maria Fermina Joyce C. Nucum “Relevance of AB Communication Curriculum and Job Preparedness of Graduates of Tarlac State University” |
Ms. Lian Carla Luzong “The Conflict Resolution Process: Aeta Aberlin Tribe” |
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3rd place |
Ms. Hazel Mabborang “Quality of Work Life as Related to Organizational Commitment of Employees in the Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) Companies” |
Ms. Patricia Estrada & Ms. Izelle Francisco “The Implementation of Women and Children Protection Desk Program and Services Among 1st Class Municipalities in the Province of Tarlac” |
Ms. Patricia Estrada & Ms. Izelle Francisco “The Implementation of Women and Children Protection Desk Program and Services Among 1st Class Municipalities in the Province of Tarlac” |
This research conference is also targeted to widen the networks and establish partnerships with professionals from other HEIs and government agencies. [Jazzel Llaneli M. Manabat & Jaidriel Meg Cabanding]