THE Consortium of the South (CotS) Research Committee for Faculty held its 2nd International Faculty Research Conference at Tugade Auditorium on March 7, bringing together faculty members from various colleges to share their latest studies and insights. 

The event opened with welcoming remarks from Rev. Father Gerardo Ma. De Villa, OSB, setting the tone for a day focused on collaboration and scholarly exchange.

Dr. Maria Kathleen C. Tiglao of the CotS Research Committee then introduced the participating colleges which included Southville International School, PATTS College of Aeronautics, Laguna College of Business and Arts, Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba, Olivarez College, Immaculate Heart of Mary College Parañaque, and San Beda College Alabang, highlighting the diverse range of studies being conducted across various disciplines. 

The international keynote speaker, Dr. Lucia S. Lin, was introduced by Ms. Diwata A. Macatangay-Vibora, Ma and delivered a keynote address on Ethical Leadership in Education. Sr Lucia emphasized the “importance of integrity, responsibility, and moral guidance in academic settings”.

The plenary session featured an introduction by a guest speaker from India, Dr. Ruel A. Cajii, followed by a lecture by Dr. N. Sudha Bhuvaneswari, who shared insights on global research trends and their practical applications. 

Faculty members then participated in a poster procession, presenting their studies to attendees and encouraging discussion across disciplines. Dr. Ma. Lorena M. Tagala delivered the Synthesis of the Day, emphasizing the event’s multi-disciplinary approach and the value of collaborative research.

In his closing remarks, Brian Ben C. Coronel, MA, encouraged participants to bring back more than just data and research findings to their offices.

“Aside from the facts, data, and information you have obtained here today, I hope that you will also bring back to your respective offices the spirit of unity and collaboration,” he said.

The program concluded with the turnover of hosting duties from San Beda College Alabang (SBCA) to PATTS College of Aeronautics, ensuring continuity for next year’s conference.

Conference Winners: 

Oral Presentation

Jade M. Diaz (SBCA) – Acceptability of Upward Performance Appraisal Among Subject Area Chairs in the Integrated Basic Education Toward a Valuable Feedback Mechanism
Cristianna Mari Manalo (SISC) – Affect and Anxiety Levels of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) Listeners
Maurice Lee B. Santos (MTC – Assessment of Burnout in Staff Nurses Using Burnout Assessment Tool
Florvel M. Leaño (PATTS College of Aeronautics) – Assessing the Impact of TOEIC in the Employability of PATTS Graduates

Dean Mark M. Molde (SISC) – Medlogix: Patient and Inventory Management System for a Local Health Center
Zheela Laine P. Montecillo (SISC – Psychological Well-Being as a Mediating Variable Between the Relationship of Self-Perception and Interpersonal Effectiveness among Teachers with Impostor Symptoms

Pamela Rose A. Tagulinao (CSJL Calamba) – Try Until You Succeed: The Lived Experience of Licensure Examination Repeaters from the Board Programs of Letran Calamba

Poster Winner

Neil Patrick John M. Martin (MTC) – Building the Future We Envision: The Role of Institutional Quality and Economic Determinants in Shaping Educational Expenditure in the Philippines