RPO Accomplishments
2019 Graduate School Research Forum
September 28, 2019
Arch. Emilio A. Cinense Library
Paper Presentation 1
Paola Angelica Lingat-Vianzon, MBA
“I Did It My Way”: A Closer Look into the Innovative Rebranding Strategy Doing Business through the Hands of a Billionaire’s Daughter
Paper Presentation 2
Sarah Marie G. Tolentino, MAGC
Unearthing Unfulfilled Dreams on Marriage: A Textual Analysis of the Shared Views of Women in Single-Woman-Married-Man-Relationship
Paper Presentation 3
Joana Marie D. Diaz, MAED
Burnout and Job Satisfaction among Educators: A Meta-Analytic Approach
Paper Presentation 4
Khervin Darrel B. Domingo, MAH
Philippines-Holy See: Partners for Cultural Heritage Conservation
Paper Presentation 5
Jennifer C. Punhagban and Group
Geohazard Mapping of the Province of Pampanga: A Reference for Disaster Preparedness Panorama
Paper Presentation 6
Fr.Oliver G. Yalung, DL
Asst. VP for Academic Affairs & ITRS Director
Popular Religiosity and the Youth
September 17, 2019
Research Colloquium
Angienette E. Evangelista, MAGC
Guidance Counselor, Senior High School
Research Title:
“Pagbabagong Dangal: A Grounded Theory on the Academic Success of Professional Aetas”
Co-Authors:
BS Psychology Students 2019
Berniella Marie H. Canlas
Cherry Ann N. Caraan
Kristian Carl A. Honrada
Chester Vince D. Maniago
Poster Presenter for the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) Annual Convention 2019
Theme: Inclusive Psychology: Valuing Diversity and Accommodation among Filipinos
September 18-20, 2019
SMX Convention Center, Davao
September 19, 2019
Research Colloquium
Khervin Darrel B. Domingo, MAH
Faculty, Institute of Theology and Religious Studies
Research Title:
“Parul San Fernando: Product and Catalyst of Change”
Paper Presenter for the Philippine Historical Association Annual Conference 2019
Theme: Facing the Challenges of Historical Distortions and Opening New Directions in History
September 21, 2019
U.P. NISMED Auditorium,
University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City
Socio-Economic Profile 2018-2019
Completed
July 29, 2019
Research Team:
Arnel T. Sicat, PhD.
Project Leader
Joel Q. Calaguas, MBA
Assistant Project Leader (Data analysis)
Ulysses J. Rengel
Assistant Project Leader SEP (Data gathering)
Kimberly G. Jimenez
Data Analyst
Danica Joyce G. Gulapa
Data Analyst II / Liaison Officer
Wilson G. Moreno Jr.
Lead Field Supervisor
Seminar-workshop on Statistical Analysis via SPSS software
(with emphasis on parametric tests)
May 8, 2019
University of the Assumption
Dr. Grace C. Sadac served as the lecturer and facilitator of the seminar-workshop on Statistical Analysis via SPSS software with the emphasis on non-parametric test at Puno Bldg. 102 last May 8, 2019. The whole day activity was spearheaded by Dr. Arnel T. Sicat, Director for Research and Planning Office and was assisted by Dr. Emmanuel M. Bagtas, Researcher for Academics and Publication, Mr. Joel Q. Calaguas, Researcher for Evaluation and Institutional Planning and Ms. Maria Cristina D. Basilio, Researcher for Technology Transfer.
Training on Research Advising and Paneling Techniques
April 25-26, 2019
Selah Pods, Pasay City, Manila
Dr. Arnel T. Sicat, Director for Research and Planning Office, Dr. Ruth M. Balajadia-Ducut, Dean of the College and Graduate School of Education, Dr. Emmanuel M. Bagtas, Researcher for Academics and Publication, Mr. Joel Q. Calaguas, Researcher for Evaluation and Institutional Planning, Ms. Maria Cristina D. Basilio and Mr. John Denver A. Desolo, Researcher for Community Extension, Researcher for Technology Transfer. Dr. Geraro V. Japos, an esteemed and prolific researcher who has published in international refereed-journals was the lecturer on the two-day training seminar.
UA-CON WINS AT THE CLHRDC ORAL RESEARCH PRESENTATION COMPETITION
April 25-26, 2018
Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC)
Royce Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
Level 4 Student Nurses Trisha Ocampo, Aira Sonza, Erica Serrano, Jayson Respondo and Jane Mewryale Sanchez bagged the 3 rd prize on the student category of the Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC) Oral Research Presentation Competition last April 25-26, 2018 at the Royce Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. Paula Marie Magcalas, Sunshine Belleza, Christian Quizon and Nikkaela Castro also made it as finalists on the same category of the regional contest. The participants were assisted by Dr. Arnel Sicat, Director for Research and Planning, Dr. Emmanuel Bagtas, Research Professor, Dr. Melanie Junio, Thesis Adviser, Mrs. Anele Mallari Mallari, Dean of the College of Nursing and Mrs. Maria Cristina Basilio, Researcher for Technology Transfer.
The CLHRDC recently celebrated its 10 th year anniversary with the slogan: A decade of better health, better people through collaborative health research and innovation. It is an association of various government line agencies, hospitals and higher educational institutions in Central Luzon with the main thrust of strengthening the collaborative efforts among these private and public institutions in improving the health conditions of the people through enhanced undertaking of health research and management activities.
RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM FOR INTERNATIONAL PAPER PRESENTATION
June 1, 2018
Conference Room, Research and Planning Office
Mr. Cris M. Balingit, UA Program Chair of AB Communication, presented his research titled: “Media and information literacy competency assessment of teaching personnel at the University of the Assumption” in a colloquium where Dr. Edna R. Calma, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), served as the peer reviewer. To provide additional suggestions for the improvement of the manuscript were Dr. Arnel T. Sicat, Director for Research and Planning and Dr. Emmanuel M. Bagtas, Researcher for Academics and Publication. The research paper was then presented in the 14th International Conference on Literature, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences at Cebu City, Philippines last June 14 and 15, 2018.
RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM FOR INTERNATIONAL PAPER PRESENTATION
May 17, 2018
Conference Room, Research and Planning Office
Dr. Joey M. Suba, UA Dean of the College of Computing Sciences and Information Technology (CCSIT), presented his research titled: “Agrilink: An On-Line Market Place System for Farmers and Consumers” in a colloquium. Present during the colloquium to provide additional suggestions to further improve the manuscript were Dr. Arnel T. Sicat, Director for Research and Planning, Dr. Emmanuel M. Bagtas, Researcher for Academics and Publication and Ms. Maria Cristina D. Basilio, Researcher for Technology Transfer. The research paper was then presented in the International Conference for Engineering and Technology at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts last May 22, 2018.
UA HOLDS SEMINAR ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
April 18, 2018
University of the Assumption (UA) Research and Planning Office (RPO) organized a seminar on Intellectual Property Rights for teaching and non-teaching personnel on April 18, 2018.
The activity was held to promulgate knowledge on the various aspects of intellectual property rights in academic research and to encourage educators to collaborate in future R&D (Research and Development) projects.
Mr. Buenaventura D. Marcelino Jr. of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHIL) talked about trademark, copyright, patent, technology transfer and commercialization.
“This seminar is part of the initiatives to update our technical knowledgeand legal insight on protecting creative works or innovations developed in the academe,” said Mrs. Maria Cristina D. Basilio, UA-RPO Researcher for Technology Transfer.
Dr. Mediatriz D. Martin, Vice-President for Academic Affairs; and Mr. Arnel T. Sicat, Director for Research and Planning also graced the event.
The seminar was spearheaded by Mrs. Basilio; Mr. Emmanuel M. Bagtas, Researcher for Academics; and Mr. Joel Q. Calaguas, Researcher for Institutional Planning and Evaluation.
AWARDING OF INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL PUBLICATION AUTHORS
Arch. Emilio Cinense Gymnasium
January 30, 2017
6 P.M.
The four authors awarded during the University of the Assumption Employees’ Service Award were Mrs. Maria Jocelyn Y. Arrozal, Dr. Grace C. Sadac, Fr. Victor Nicomedes S. Nicdao and Dr. Joey M. Suba. The research topics come from different areas of specialization and include the titles: “An assessment on the existing program offerings of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs): A route to global competitiveness?”, “3Crypt: A developmental tool for complex encrypting and decrypting of data” and “Suffering and the empowering grace of the Lord”.
BIOMEDICAL DEVICE AND INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR
College Audio-Visual Room
August 4, 2016
Dr. Nilo T. Bugtai from De La Salle University-Manila was the main lecturer of the biomedical device and information, communication and technology (ICT) seminar held last August 4, 2016 at the College Audio-Visual Room of the University of the Assumption. This research activity has inspired future health development innovators to submit their research proposals to the Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC) which may be endorsed to the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) for funding.
CENTRAL LUZON HEALTH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM PLANNING AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
January 30-31, 2017
Dr. Arnel T. Sicat, the Director for UA Research and Planning, Mrs. Anele C. Mallari, the Dean of the College of Nursing and Mrs. Melanie O. Junio attended the Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC) Planning and Advisory Board Meeting last January 30-31, 2017 at the Subic Bay Peninsular Hotel, Subic Freeport Zone. This two-day activity enabled the members to discuss important matters pertaining to the major accomplishments and future directions of the consortium.
FUNDED PCHRD RESEARCH PROPOSAL MOA SIGNING
University of the Assumption
President’s Board Room
June 16, 2016
Reve. Fr. Joselito C. Henson, University president, signed the Memorandum of Agreement for the research project titled “Prototype development in the irrigation, drainage, and drying of wounds”.
The research team is composed of Dr. Emmanuel M. Bagtas, Engr. Joselito S. Rosario, Engr. Marvin O. Mallari, Mrs. Anele C. Mallari, Mrs. Cherry B. Lazatin, Dr. Neil C. Tanquilut and Engr. Eugene Borbajo.
This collaborative research and development (R & D) proposal on biomedical devices of the University of the Assumption (UA) and Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), will be funded by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD). The 12-month project has an estimated cost of half a million pesos.
NATIONAL PAPER CONFERENCE
St. Mary’s University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
January 23 & 24, 2015
Dr. Arnel T. Sicat, Director for Research and Planning, Mr. Joel Q. Calaguas, Researcher for Planning and Evaluation, Mr. Jesus Z. Figueroa, Network Administrator of the Center for Information and Technology Laboratories, and Mrs. Dolores D. Mallari, Associate Professor of the College of Education, have participated in the National Paper Conference at the Saint Mary’s University last January 23 & 24, 2015.
The research paper titled: Barangay Constituents Information System (BCIS): Toward Achieving Organizational Efficiency was presented in the topic domain of Best Practices on Governance and Information Technology. Mother Tongue-Based Instruction in Teaching Mathematics was presented in the category of Mother Tongue-Based Instruction (MTB) and Multi-lingual Education (MLE).
RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM FOR INTERNATIONAL PAPER PRESENTATION
February 10, 2016
Conference Room, Research and Planning Office
Dr. Melanie V. Briones, UA professor, presented her research titled: “FOI bill at daybreak: Is there hope for its green light in the Philippines?” in a colloquium where Dr. Dexter M. Balajadia, the Dean of the College of Education, served as the peer reviewer. To provide additional suggestions for the improvement of the manuscript were Dr. Arnel T. Sicat, the Director for Research and Planning, and Dr. Emmanuel M. Bagtas, the Researcher for Academics. The research paper was then presented in the International Conference on Social Science, Literature and Educationat the Furama Hotels and Resorts, Bangkok, Thailand last April 2 & 3, 2016.
RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM FOR INTERNATIONAL PAPER PRESENTATION
March 9, 2016
Conference Room, Research and Planning Office
Mrs. Maria Jocelyn Arrozal, a UA professor, presented her research titled: “An assessment on the existing program offerings of HEIs: a route to global competence”, in a colloquium where Dr. Violy Fernanda Y. Santos, the Principal of the UA Senior High School, served as the peer reviewer. Also present during the colloquium to provide additional suggestions to further improve the manuscript were Dr. Arnel T. Sicat, the director of the Research and Planning Office, and Dr. Emmanuel M. Bagtas, the Researcher for Academics. The research paper was then presented in the International Conference on Social Science, Literature and Educationat the Furama Hotels and Resorts, Bangkok, Thailand last April 2 & 3, 2016.
RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM FOR INTERNATIONAL PAPER PRESENTATION
March 18, 2016
Conference Room, Research and Planning Office
Mrs. Daphne R. Tadeo, UA professor, presented her research titled: “A corpus linguistic analysis of Philippine English in student publication editorials” in a colloquium where Dr. Melanie V. Briones served as the peer reviewer. Also present during the colloquium to provide additional suggestions to further improve the manuscript were Dr. Arnel T. Sicat, the director of the Research and Planning Office, and Dr. Emmanuel M. Bagtas, the Researcher for Academics. The research paper was then presented in the International Conference on Social Science, Literature and Education at the Furama Hotels and Resorts, Bangkok, Thailand last April 2 & 3, 2016.
RESEARCH PROPOSAL OF CEA PROFESSORS AND STUDENTS
February 16, 2017
Conference Room, Research and Planning Office
Dr. Arnel T. Sicat, the Director for Research and Planning and Mr. Joel Q. Calaguas, Researcher for Evaluation and Institutional Planning, have reviewed the research proposals of College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) professors and students last February 16, 2017 at the Research and Planning Office Conference Room.
Three proposed titles were: Development of plant box system using Arduino, Solar-powered mobile charging system and Automatic ignition key lock system with breathalyzer. The faculty proponents were Engr. Marvin O. Mallari and Engr. AsilKastle S. Dela Cruz. The student proponents were John Matthew A. Capulong, Arvee L. Domingo, Jesierene M. Monsanto, Raquel S. Sian, David Gabriel M. Paguinto, Patrick Lorenzo R. Pangilinan, Ivan Joshua G. Crosio, Willmark N. Chua, Paul John S. Darag, Vehn Jerome L. Binua, Carl Justine G. Juan and Raphael Angelo B. Guiao.
TRAINING ON PATH ANALYSIS/STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING USING AMOS
The Bayleaf Hotel, Intramuros, Manila
June 23, 2015
Dr. Arnel T. Sicat, Director for Research and Planning, Emmanuel M. Bagtas, Researcher for Academics and Joel Q. Calaguas, Researcher for Institutional Planning and Evaluation attended a training on path analysis/ structural equation modeling using AMoS.
The training included lecture and hands-on demonstration. It is essential in higher quantitative researches which involve the use of path analysis or structural equation modeling.
SEMINAR WORKSHOP ON ANIMAL HANDLING AND IACUC PROTOCOL REVIEW PROCESS
December 16, 2015
Dr. Emmanuel M. Bagtas, the Researcher for Academics, Mrs. Anele C. Mallari, the Dean of the College of Nursing, Ms. Maria Justina S. Gonzales, the Chair of Sciences in the School of Arts and Sciences and Mrs. Melanie O. Junio attended a seminar on animal handling at Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) last December 16, 2015.
The topics of discussion were about care and handling of laboratory mice and rats; and animal care and use program. Its scope included common strains, sexing, identification, restraint, drug administration, blood collection, euthanasia, waste disposal and protocol making.
SEMINAR WORKSHOP ON DEVELOPING DEPARTMENT RESEARCH PRIORITY AREAS
October 26, 2015
In response to the promotion of research culture in the university and challenges of ASEAN integration, the Research and Planning Office (RPO) held a seminar-workshop on developing department research priority areas to the deans, teachers, guidance counselors and librarians last October 26, 2015 at the Social Hall.
Dr. Arnel T. Sicat, Director of Research and Planning Office, discussed the ten-year research agenda while Mr. Emmanuel M. Bagtas, Researcher for Academics, updated the current research undertakings of the UA Faculty.
SPSS TUTORIAL NETWORK PROGRAM
Research and Planning Office
Based on the Training Needs Assessment (TNA) provided to the employees of the university, seminars in Special Package in Social Sciences (SPSS) were deemed necessary to be held. SPSS is a comprehensive and flexible statistical analysis and data management solution. It can take data from almost any type of file and use them to generate tabulated reports, charts and plots of distributions and trends, descriptive statistics and conduct complex statistical analyses.
Dr. Arnel T. Sicat, Director for Research and Planning, Mr. Joel Q. Calaguas, Researcher for Planning and Evaluation and Mr. Emmanuel M. Bagtas, Researcher for Academics have provided hands-on seminars to 16 administrators and employees of the university. It is an ongoing activity to train at least 64 teaching and non-teaching personnel who periodically evaluate activities.
TRAINING WORKSHOP ON ETHICS REVIEW ON ACADEMIC RESEARCH WITH HUMAN SUBJECTS
Conference Room, National Institutes of Health, UP Manila
April 13-15, 2015
Emmanuel M. Bagtas, the Researcher for Academics and Cherry B. Lazatin, clinical instructor from the College of Nursing, have attended the National Training Workshop on Ethics Review on Academic Research with Human Subjects at the Conference Room of National Institutes of Health(NIH) at The University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) last April 13-15, 2015.
It is the first of its kind in a series of training workshops provided by the UP-NIH. Most of the participants during the national training workshop were medical practitioners.
The topics discussed in the seminar were national ethical guidelines and local regulations, principles of good research practice and good clinical practice, principles of research ethics, GCP protocol template with ethical consideration, ethical role of investigator, ethical issues in intervention vs. observational research, ethical issues in public health/community research, conflict of interest, confidentiality issues, vulnerability issues, risk/benefit assessment, informed consent, ethics review, ethical issues in quantitative research, qualitative social research, clinical trials, publication, laboratory and genetic research.