A BSMT Professional Education Faculty of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc., 2/M Aldin Turija, won the 2nd Best Paper Award for Education and Educational Innovation during the 3rd UNIFFIED Multidisciplinary Research Conference International (UMRCI) given during the Awards and Gala Night of the UNIFFIED International Summit Iloilo City held last July 25, 2023, at Smallville 21 Hotel, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.
His paper entitled “The Use of Moodle and Students’ Performance in Protection of Marine Environment” ranked 2nd among the 24 papers coming from various respected universities and institutions. His paper was also presented in Parallel Session 4 of the event last July 24, 2023, at JBLFMU (Molo), Inc.
2/M Turija is a Maritime Instructor at JBLFMU (Arevalo), Inc. under the Maritime Program where he is also assigned as a Simulator Assessor. He was a former seafarer who ventured into teaching in 2016.
The research conference is part of the 3-day activity of the UNIFFIED International held in the city of Iloilo. Other activities include Salindunong (transfer of knowledge to Filipino educators), awards and gala night and an educational tour. UNIFFIED, which stands for United Federation of Fil-Am Educators, is a SEC- registered non-profit organization of educators in the USA and the Philippines. It aims to unite educators who share the vision of dedicating skills in promoting excellence in teaching and providing community service through projects that will benefit the community.
The Philippine Society for Educational Research and Evaluation (PSERE), Inc. held its 30th Annual Conference at the Librada Avelino Auditorium, Centro Escolar University, Mendiola, Manila last May 29-31, 2023.
John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. campus sent participants to the said event. Second Mate Loren Steve G. Glumalid, a BSMT Faculty, presented a research titled Faculty and Students’ Feedback on the Use of JeL and the Academic Performance of Students in Deckwatch 1 (Collision Regulation), and emerged as a Champion among the best paper presenters.
Only one award was given throughout the two-day conference, and JBLFMU (Arevalo), Inc. turned out to be the over-all winner among all presenters.
The paper titled Status of Students’ Mental Health during Pandemic: Basis for the Development of Student Enhancement Program was given through a poster presentation by 2/M Karl Danielle H. Sira with his co-authors Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas, and Rohena Z. Miranda, M.A. Ed., RGC.
Also present in the event were Engr. Roderick R. Germo, Ph.D., a BSMT Faculty member who received the award as Associate Research Fellow (ARF) and Dr. Geneva M. Eler, Dean of the JBLFMU (Arevalo), Inc. Graduate School who received the award as Research Fellow (RF).
a. The Use of Institutional Development Innovation Grant (IDIG) E-module to Improve the Students’ Academic Performance in Navigation 2 (Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation) (Presented by Ms. Ma. Elena S. Francisco): Ms. Ma. Elena S. Francisco and C/M Carlos Victoriano BEST RESEARCH PAPER – 3rd Place
b. Acceptability of the e-Learning Module in Seamanship 2A (Trim, Stability, and Stress) (Presented by Ms. Clarence Kay S. Gabasa):
Ms. Clarence Kay S. Gabasa and C/M Carlos Victoriano BEST RESEARCH PAPER – 2nd Place
Ms. Clarence Kay S. Gabasa BEST ORAL PRESENTER – 2nd Place
c. Contributing Factors and Strategies Applied Onboard Ship: Basis for Development of Booklet to Enhance Seafarers’ Mental Health (Presented by Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas):
Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas and 2/M Angelo F. Casanare BEST RESEARCH PAPER – 2nd Place
Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas BEST ORAL PRESENTER – 1st Place (Champion)
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.
May 14, 2021—True to its commitment to strengthening the research culture and engaging the employees and students in promoting the research thrust of the university, JBLCF-Bacolod hosted the 2020-2021 Unit Research Colloquium and Sharing of Best Practices on May 14, 2021, held via Zoom. This virtual event was graced by Dr. Melchor M. Magramo, JBLFMU Director for Research and Extension, and Capt. Luis G. Evidente, Executive Assistant to the CEO who shared his views about the theme, “Maritime Education and Training on Remote Mode: Research Priorities, Opportunities, and Future Directions.”
Dr. Melchor M. Magramo – Research and Extension Director
The paper presentations featured seven best papers by faculty and students. The first paper, “Maritime Security as Perceived by Cadets in Coastwise Domestic Shipping,” was presented by 2/M Albert O. Grapa and 2/M Edgar T. Lemoncito, Jr., both faculty members of the BSMT program. 3/Engineers Paul B. Tibo-oc, Charles N. Mangga, and Ronnie C. Montaño, Engine instructors in the College of Maritime Education, presented their paper entitled, “Impact of Engine Room Simulator as a Tool for Training and Assessing BSMarE Students’ Performance in Engine Watchkeeping,” while Miss Ruth B. Balajadia, Program Head for BSCA of the College of Business and Education, shared her paper on “Relevance and Responsiveness of the BSCA Program as Assessed by Stakeholders.”
Capt. Luis Evidente
Furthermore, Miss Irene C. Mamon and Mr. Mark Anthony M. Apurado, both teachers from the Basic Education Department, presented their papers, “Note-Taking Behavior of Top-Performing Junior High School Students” and “Parental Involvement and Its Impact on the Periodic Grades and Classroom Behavior of Basic Education Students,” respectively.
Two groups of students representing the BSMT and BSMarE programs also presented their papers at the said event. The first paper, “Electric Mousetrap: A Prototype,” was shared by Midpn. Gabriel Miles F. Burata, Ernesto Gus B. Subong, and Reyginald B. Mabilog, all BSMarE students. The second paper, entitled “Maritime Students’ Motivational Beliefs and Learning Strategies in Preparation for Cadetship Program,” was presented by Midpn. Jovofs S. Rufino and Welcky John M. Platil, both BSMT students.
For the first time in JBLCF-Bacolod, this activity featured two of the Best Practices in the unit, particularly after the pandemic happened. The Academic Assessment Office shared the first one with the title, “Ensuring Quality Education through Effective Course Outcome Assessment in the New Normal,” with their department presenter, 3/E Charles N. Mangga, Junior Level Assessor. The second presentation was shared by 2/M Rudy V. Gonzaga, Head-Shipboard Training Office, with “Shipboard Training Office–Ensuring Quality Control and Efficient Delivery of Services for Internal Stakeholders.”
Engr. Roberto Neal S. Sobrejuanite, Administrator of JBLCF-Bacolod, commended the presenters for actively participating in the activity, making it a perfect clincher for the Research Department for the school year 2020-2021.
2/M Eleno S. Sing, Dean of the College of Maritime Education, and Midpn. Franz Gabriel D. Baylon, President of the Supreme Student Government, gave their impressions as a form of response to the papers presented. Mrs. Darlene D. Sabandal took control of the flow of the program as Master of Ceremony.
The Unit Research Colloquium and Sharing of Best Practices was indeed another fruitful event for JBLCF-Bacolod. Dr. Emeliza T. Estimo, the Research Coordinator of the Bacolod campus, and her ever-supportive staff, Miss Geneveve M. Aguilar, are grateful for the usual support of the Department Heads, faculty, and staff, and students who tirelessly extend their support to the Research Department in realizing its goals.
