Category: Arevalo News

Unit Research Colloquium ‘22 features ‘adaptive and responsive’ studies

This year’s Unit Research Colloquium and Utilization Workshop highlighted studies that are responsive to the needs of the time and adaptive to the change of times. The said affirmation came from the paper reactors during the colloquium conducted last September 23, 2022, as stated by Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. Research Coordinator. He indicated further that there is certainly a need to produce high-caliber outputs in the landscape of the new normal, worthy of research expert’s recognition, and relevant to the educational context we are experiencing today.

The studies presented were: Faculty and Students’ Feedback on the Use of JeL and the Academic Performance of Students in Navigation 1 (Navigation Instruments with Compasses) by C/M Kristoffer G. Pulmones; Faculty and Students’ Feedback on the Use of JeL and the Academic Performance of Students in Nav 3 (Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation 2) by 2/M Nicolas M. Tuares; JBLFMU Core Values: Application and Life Inculcation Among Students, Faculty, and Staff by Ms. Richen Mae M. Taba; Health-related Problems among Seafarers in a Shipping Company by 2/M Renan G. Mojo; and COVID-19 Protocol: Level of Implementation and Opportunities for Improvement in a Maritime University by 2/M Frank Adrian C. Lavega.

Moreover, Dr. Aurora Fe C. Bautista, a retired professor of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), and Dr. Nenita V. Quiñon, a retired professor of the University of San Agustin (USA) served as the paper reactors.

“It was a worthwhile and challenging experience for me when I presented my study. This is my fair share to my Lacsonian community, especially the students, in improving their academic performance,” said 2/M Tuares. The outputs after the paper presentation and critiquing showcasing faculty studies last school year 2021-2022 will be published in the Institutional Research Journal.

 

JA Formulates Annual Unit Research Agenda

The John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. hosted the Formulation of Annual Unit Research Agenda via Zoom last August 12, 2022.

The said event was participated by C/M Marvin Japitana, Ph.D. (MARINA STCW Office and Professor and JBLFMU Graduate School), Dr. Danebeth G. Narzoles (CHED Region VI Representative), Ms. Juliet S. Nacion (MARINA Region VI Representative), Dr. Melchor M. Magramo (JBLFMU Research and Extension Director and JBLFMU Alumnus), Capt. Alfred G. Espinosa, Ph.D. (Administrator and JBLFMU Alumnus), Capt. Jayson B. Tingson (Dalisay Shipping Representative and JBLFMU Alumnus), Mr. Francis Oliver G. Pama (OSM Maritime Group Representative and JBLFMU Alumnus), C/M Virmari S. Tan, Ph.D. (BSMT Dean and JBLFMU Alumnus), Dr. Geneva M. Eler (Graduate School Dean), PBGen. June M. Jamolo (BS Criminology Dean), Mrs. Mary Mae Jun P. Esmaya (SHS Principal), Dr. Mary Jean L. De La Cruz (Unit Research Committee Member, LMS Team Manager, and JBLFMU Alumna), C/M Nelson S. Ebiota, Ph.D. (Unit Research Committee Member and JBLFMU Alumnus), Dr. Roderick R. Germo (Unit Research Committee Member and JBLFMU Alumnus), Dr. Bernardita S. Somosa (Unit Research Committee Member and JBLFMU Alumna), Mdpn. Marc Gerard L. Camba (Student Executive Council President), Mdpn. John Michael D. Peñolbo (Student Executive Council Vice-President), Dr. Shirley G. Hampac (Community Extension Services Officer), and Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas (Research Coordinator).

One of the objectives of the activity was to improve and to put in place specific academic and maritime industry concerns indicated in the research agenda in order to come-up with a wholesome outcome. The agenda was aligned in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI) Research Agenda. It was indeed a successful meeting of the minds of the participants coming from various organizations.

JBLFMU-Arevalo Reaps Awards in PSERE Conference 2022

Three faculty members of JBLFMU-Arevalo presented their research papers during the 29th Annual Philippine Society for Educational Research and Evaluation (PSERE), Inc. Conference with the theme: “A Webinar on Pandemic Times and Beyond in the Academe: Building Communities of Practice in Research” held virtually last May 19-20, 2022.

 

Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas, JBLFMU-Arevalo Research Coordinator, shared a group-authored paper entitled “Mental Health of Filipino Seafarers during Pandemic: The Contributory Factors and the Strategies Applied Onboard Ship.” Dr. Bernardita S. Somosa and Mrs. Cecilia C. Salinas presented their studies on the Institutional Development and Innovation Grant (IDIG) E-module use in improving the academic performance of JBLFMU-Arevalo students in an online mode of teaching and learning in the courses Purposive Communication and Understanding the Self, respectively.

 

Dr. Geneva M. Eler, JBLFMU Graduate School Dean, and Dr. Roderick R. Germo, JBLFMU-Arevalo Research Instructor, also participated in the conference where both of them were awarded as Professional in Educational Research given by PSERE and Philippine Academy of Fellows in Research and Evaluation (PAFERE), Centro Escolar University, Manila. The video on best practices in research of Dr. Sarinas also garnered 3rd place for Best in Video Presentation.

JA holds Intellectual Property Management Webinar

The Lacsonian Community gathered today, February 4 2022, to expand their knowledge on intellectual property management from 9:00 AM until 11:50 AM. The attendees of the webinar were the selected faculty and staff from JE, JBLFMU-Molo, JBLFMU-Bacolod, JBLFMU-Arevalo, and students of Graduate School from Manila and MARINA, Senior High School (SHS), Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT), and Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BS Crim). Dr. Emely J. Palomero, the JBLFMU-Arevalo School Registrar, delivered her welcome message to the participants. The Resource Speaker, Ms. Marianne T. Bebit who is a registered nurse and an Intellectual Property (IP) Field Operations Specialist presented detailed information on how to register in Trademark, Copyright, and Utility Models/ Inventions. A 15-minute open forum followed the insightful talk by the lecturer. Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas, the JBLFMU-Arevalo Research Coordinator, delivered his closing remarks expressing his gratitude to those who supported and helped make the virtual webinar successful. Dr. Sarinas also added that this event is one of the series of webinars that will be a stepping stone of the University for the CHED Autonomous Status.

JA Holds Journal Pub Webinar

by Ms. Joanna Jacinth R. Ferrer

JBLFMU – Arevalo Research and Development Center held a webinar via zoom entitled “Publication in Scopus and Clarivate Analytics Indexed Journals” last December 10, 2021, from 9:30 AM until 11:45 AM. Selected faculty and staff from JBLF, JBLFMU – Arevalo, JBLFMU – Molo, and JBLCF – Bacolod, and selected students from Senior High School, Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT), Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BS Crim), and Graduate School participated in the said activity.

Capt. Alfred G. Espinosa, Ph.D., the JBLFMU – Arevalo Administrator, welcomed the participants. Meanwhile, Dr. Melchor M. Magramo, the JBLFMU Research and Extension Director, delivered a special message to the participants. The resource speaker was Dr. Resurreccion B. Sadaba, a 2014 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Teacher of the Philippines (Higher Education), a Full Professor, and a Scientist I of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV).

Dr. Sadaba presented tips about publishing research papers in Scopus and Clarivate Analytics indexed journals. Before the program ended, an open forum was held. This allowed the participants to ask questions and clarifications regarding the publication of research papers.

Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas, the JBLFMU – Arevalo Research Coordinator, delivered his closing remarks where he thanked the people who supported the event and helped make it a successful one.

This program was made possible through Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas, the Unit Research Coordinator, Ms. Joanna Jacinth R. Ferrer, the host, and Ms. Pamela R. Ganza and Mr. Yohannes Prince S.P. Dionson, the technical team members.