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2/M Aldin Turija (JBLFMU Arevalo) wins the 2nd Best Paper Award for Education and Educational Innovation during the 3rd UMRCI

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.

D/C Franzesca Mari B. Bautista represents (JBLFMU-Arevalo) at the IAMU Student Forum

D/C Franzesca Mari B. Bautista represented John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University at the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) Student Forum, which was held in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Headquarters at London, UK, from July 11-13, 2023.

Bautista, a fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Maritime Transportation student, was one of the 48 participants of the 2-day workshop and 1-day technical tour. With the theme “MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on (World Maritime Theme 2023),” the workshop highlighted the Sustainability of Maritime Education and Training (MET) in Digital Era, Greener Shipping, Gender Equality and Diversity, Working and Living Conditions at Sea, and Marine Resources Protection. The said forum was organized by IAMU in partnership with IMO and was sponsored by the Nippon Foundation. It is a prestigious event that brings together students from different maritime universities worldwide to allow them to collaborate with world-leading researchers, educators, and experts from the maritime industry.

The IMO Secretary General, Kitack Lim, led the opening ceremony and highlighted the importance of the youth for the future of the industry. Meanwhile, IAMU Chair Adam Weintrit emphasized the importance of the solutions to be discussed with the end users themselves — the seafarers.

On the last day, the students were able to take a technical tour of Maritime Greenwich, a historic maritime district in the UK designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Supported by high-ranking officials from JBLFMU and mentored by the esteemed Capt. Alfred G. Espinosa, Ph. D., JBLFMU (Arevalo), Inc.’s Administrator and Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas, JBLFMU (Arevalo), Inc.’s Research Coordinator, Bautista was able to present proposed solutions to underlying issues for her chosen topic MET in the digital era.

JBLFMU (Arevalo), Inc. Participates in the 30th PSERE Annual Conference 2023

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).

CONGRATULATIONS to all!!! JA is proud of you!!!!

Awards during the National Organization of Science Teachers and Educators (NOSTE), Inc. 2022 National Research and Training Workshop last November 12, 19, and 26, 2022:

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)

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.