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Research helps people nurture their potential and achieve goals through various opportunities. A tool for building knowledge and efficient learning is one of the reasons why research is important especially among students-researchers. The College of Maritime Education conducted its 4th Students’ Research Colloquium last March 2, 2018, at the school’s main library. This year’s colloquium was inspired by the theme “Enhancing Research through Institutional Initiatives Benchmarking on Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Protection.” The said event was participated by selected maritime students who were enrolled in research during the first semester of school year 2017-2018. The program was warmly welcomed by the ever supportive Administrator Mr. Robert O. Parcia who inspired the maritime students to do more on maritime-related studies.

 

The event was also graced by the presence of 2/M Eleno S. Sing, Dean of the College of Maritime Education who gave the inspirational message and Dr. Emeliza T. Estimo, the Unit Research Coordinator who talked about the Institutional Research Agenda. Dr. Melchor Magramo, the System Research Director gave some updates on some milestones in research for JBLFMU. The rationale of the program was presented by Mrs. Joanna S. Gudio, Subject Area Head for General Education. Dr. Araceli C. Doromal, Unit Academic Coordinator, introduced the keynote speaker. To critique the papers presented during the event, Dr. Marissa B. Petalla, Integrated School Coordinator of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, was invited as a paper reactor and keynote speaker.

 

From the mound of different students’ research outputs, three best papers were selected to be presented at the colloquium and these included Paper 1: “Awareness and Compliance of Formal Safety
Fourth JBLCF College of Maritime Education Students’ Research Colloquium features maritime-related studies
Assessment for Daily Routine and Operations on-Board International Vessels” proudly presented by one of the authors, D/C Ronald Christ A. Capindo of BSMT 4-NSA; Paper 2: “A Correlational Analysis on the Students’ Awareness on Outcomes-Based Education and Their Academic Achievement” presented by Mdpn. Paolo Caezar G. Mijares of BSMT 3-Polaris; and Paper 3: “Influence of Imposed Study Period to the Study Habits of NSA 2nd Year Cadets” that was presented by D/C Rafael S. Montelibano III of BSMT 4-NSA.

 

Part of the event was the poster presentation of different student researches. Seven posters were presented and were judged by Capt. Luis G. Evidente, Executive Assistant to the CEO and Dr. Lourdes Arañador, Director for Academic Affairs. Over-all the 4th Students’ Research Colloquium of the College of Maritime Education was indeed a proof of a continuous quest for excellence which marked another milestone in research.

The 2018 System Research Colloquium, Sharing of Best Practices, and Utilization Workshop, a three-in-one event, was held at the CSM Building of JBLFMU-Molo on February 15, 2018. This yearly event strengthens the research culture and enthusiasm among Lacsonian communities as it features new innovative ideas, knowledge and best practices every year. This activity is one of the highlights of the Foundation Anniversary celebration of JBLFMU. This year, it was graced by distinguished personalities from different institutions who come to share their knowledge, experiences and expertise in the field of research.

Administrators, department heads, selected faculty and staff, and students from the three units namely JBLFMU-Molo, JBLFMU-Arevalo and JBLCF-Bacolod convened in this event to provide an opportunity for brilliant studies to be presented and for research findings to be discussed and utilized by the JBLFMU community concerned.

Twenty-seven participants from JBLCF-Bacolod attended the event and in the research colloquium, Engr. Jed Y. Azucena presented his paper entitled “Organizational Safety, Culture, Values, Practices and Outcomes of Maritime Higher Education Institutions in Western Visayas” while 2/E Cloyd E. Verdeflor shared the best practices of JBLCF-Bacolod through his paper entitled “Experiential Learning: A Framework for Outcome-Based Education.”

 

 

Expectedly, all presenters reported findings, recommendations, new concepts, ideas, information and practices which may be helpful for the improvement or development of the various operations of the institution.

 

 

Year after year, the papers presented during the Unit Research Colloquium have truly impacted not just the JBLCF-Bacolod community, but the rest of the research community. Being the Maritime Vanguard, the theme of the 2017 Unit Research Colloquium and Research Utilization is “Steering the wheel towards global excellence, making collective decisions through Research.” In line with IMS policy of the institution, which is “to maintain the highest standards of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Protection in our consistent drive to satisfy and strive to exceed stakeholders’ expectation,” participants from the faculty and staff of JBCLF-Bacolod have geared towards making researches beneficial to the school, its employees, and even to the students.

The program was held at the HMA Function Hall last August 25, 2017, and was attended by the department heads and a number of faculty and staff of JBLCF-B. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Mae Flor Posadas, Director for Research and Development of Central Philippine State University, Kabankalan City.

Starting the line of presenters is no less than the Administrator himself, Mr. Robert O. Parcia in his paper entitled “Employees’ Financial Literacy, Behavior, Stress, and Wellness: A Correlational Study.”

Another paper deemed very timely and practical is the study presented by Jan Michael E. Enriquez, Unit Health Officer and Representative Officer for Research of the College of Maritime Education, on “Nutrition and Fitness: Health Habits, Practices and level of Physical Activity of JBLCF-Bacolod Employees.” Mrs. Grace Ibardolaza, faculty member of the College of Maritime Education, enlightened and engaged the participants on her paper “Motivational Factors and Degree of Commitment of JBLCF Bacolod Instructors”. study on the “Employability Skills, OJT Performance, and Academic Achievements of BSCA Graduating Students” was presented by Engr. Raul Ramos, a faculty of the College of Business Education. Gathering the interest of the crowd was the paper presented by 2/M Edgar T. Lemoncito entitled “From Seafaring to Teaching: Commitment, Competence, and Challenges of Deck and Engine Professional Instructors.” Dr. Jose Lizael Lampinez, a faculty member of the College of Maritime Education and at the same time the External Affairs Marketing Officer, presented his paper on the “Professional and Instructional Responsibilities: Basis for Improvement among General Education Faculty of the Maritime Department.”

A panel of experts graced the event with wonderful constructive critiques and inputs in the persons of Dr. Carmen Menes of La Consolacion College-Bacolod, Dr. Mae Flor Posadas of CPSU-Kabankalan City, and Dr. Melchor Magramo, Director for Research and Extension of JBLFMU.

Closing the program, Dr. Emeliza T. Estimo, Unit Research Coordinator of JBLCF-Bacolod, delivered a heartfelt gratitude to all who supported the event and the Research Department of the institution as a whole. One can never over-emphasize the importance of research in any aspect of life. With this, the Research Community of JBLCF-Bacolod is committed to continually steer the wheel towards global excellence, crossing the borders, and claiming territories known to none. – Engr. Albert Anthony M. Delgado