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One of the higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines-Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), conducted a free International Conference on Extension (IConEx) 2021 with the theme, “Addressing Sustainable Development Goals towards Equity, Empowerment, and Gender Equality” last August 19 – 20, 2021 via zoom. The international conference had more than 650 researchers, academicians, extension officers, and administrators from different colleges, universities, research organizations, and government agencies from other countries and here in the Philippines. Foreign and local participants presented different studies. The research Coordinator in the person of Dr. Rolando A. Alimen presented the study entitled “Adopt-A-tree Program of the Maritime University: Learnings and Challenges towards Environmental Education (EE) and Global Warming Mitigation (GWM)” at the international conference. This study was co-authored also by Mr. Robert O. Parcia, administrator of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo, Iloilo City, Philippineds. During the closing ceremonies, Dr. Alimen was awarded as “Best Presenter in Environment, Science, and Sustainable Development” last August 20, 2021.

The Research Department of JBLFMU-Molo conducted a Webinar Seminar on “Elements of Good Online Instruments and Innovative Research” last December 6, 2021. The program was started by prayer, national anthem, and JBLF hymn. The participants were welcomed by Mr. Robert O. Parcia, administrator of JBLFMU-Molo. Dr. Rolando A. Alimen, the Research Coordinator of JBLFMU-Molo, explained the rationale and significant contributions of the seminar. Dr. Victor B. Jaleco introduced the inspirational speaker in Dr. Rex C. Casiple. Dr. Casiple is the Chief Education Program Specialist of CHED Region 6. Dr. Rex C. Casiple extended his congratulations to JBLFMU as an autonomous university as a starting point of his message. The first speaker was introduced by Dr. Zima Tarantan, a Member of the Research Committee. Dr. Ma. Cecilia Detosil-Alimen, Full Professor of the University of San Agustin, discussed the “Elements of Good Online instruments” after the introduction given by Dr. Tarantan. Dr. James F. Montehersomo, a Member of the Research Committee of JBLFMU-Molo, introduced the second speaker to Professor Julie Ann A. Salido from Aklan State University. Professor Salido explained the “Innovative Research” to the participants. After the talks and discussions, the participants asked several questions to the two speakers. Dr. Melba Surmieda delivered the reaction. Dr. Melchor M. Magramo, Research Director of JBLFMU, closed the program by giving his remarks and insights. Dr. Juliene Marie Sumosot was the emcee of the said online activity.