The southeast Asian Association for Institutional Research (SEAAIR) conducted its yearly conference with “Diversity in Education” last November 23-24, 2022. This conference includes research presentations of different studies of the researchers coming from different places Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, and others all over the world. The selection of the studies was rigorous and rigid. John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU)-Molo, Iloilo City, submitted four (4) studies, but only two (2) were accepted. The first study entitled “Laboratory Services leading to Quality of Maritime Education and Training (MET) was authored by Engr. Edsel S. Gildore and Dr. Rolando A. Alimen. The second study was entitled “Home and School Environment, Academic Achievement and Performance in Maritime Schools Assessment Program: bases for Instructional Enhancement,” authored by Dr. Marie Bella-Estores, a faculty member of the College of Maritime Education JBLFMU-Molo, Iloilo City, Philippines. The SEA AIR-acting president, Professor Dr. Ma. Florecilla Cortes Cinches approved the application of JBLFMU-Molo as an official member of this organization.
