Category: Awards and Recognitions

Story by Mdpwn. Jexine Ysabelle Hibionada

John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. once again proved its continuous dominance and excellence in research, as two faculty bagged the second and third Best Paper award in the National Organization of Science Teachers and Educators, (NOSTE) Inc. 2024 — International Research Conference and Training Workshop.

2/M Jester B. De la Cruz snatched the second Best Paper award with his research, “The Extent on Application of Hard and Soft Skills Onboard Ship: Basis for Developing of Program to Enhance Seafarers’ Skills,” under the Technology-Enhanced and Innovative Teaching Strategies (Cluster 11), which he co-authored with Capt. Nestor L. Baluya and Capt. Kester R. Ledesma.

On the other hand, 2/M Aldin L. Turija, MSMM, nabbed the third Best Paper award with his research, “A Documentary Review of the Oil Spill Responses in Iloilo, Philippines after the MT Solar 1 Incident,” under Educational Research and Innovations (Cluster 1).

The two-day hybrid conference featured parallel and plenary speakers as well as paper presenters from different universities across the world.

NOSTE is a professional teacher organization that caters to science teachers in all levels, science educators, science enthusiasts and scientists.

With a theme, “Inclusive Science Education Promoting Positive Learning Space and Well-being,” this feat signifies that maritime universities can also excel not just in maritime research but also in science and math research.

The program was held in its home office, West Visayas State University, Lapaz, Iloilo City from September 20-22, 2024.

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).

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