The John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo, in collaboration with United Federation of Filipino-American Educators (UNIFFIED)-Western Visayas Chapter, conducted its First Virtual Gender Research Colloquium last March 26, 2021, via zoom and via JBLFMU-Molo Student Affairs FB page. Dr. Julienne Marie S. Somosot explained the overview of this activity to the participants. Mr. Robert O. Parcia, the administrator of JBLFMU-Molo, welcomed the participants. Dr. Rolando A. Alimen, Research Coordinator and President of UNIFFIED-Western Visayas, shared his message. Dr. Claudette Laganipa introduced the keynote speaker-Dr. Stella G. Fernandez, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of the Central Philippine University, Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines. After her talk, different studies were presented. These studies focused on women empowerment, and gender development, such as the following: (1) Women Empowerment in Leading Environment Education (EE) and Waste Management Advocacy (WMA) among Mothers in Maritime University, (2) Life Problems and Coping Strategies of Seafarers’ Wives, (3) Babayi, Kumusta ka sa Tunga sang Pandemya? The Power of Getting Up Through Azaldua’s Ethics of Hope, (4) The Psychology of Maritime Education: A Gender-Based Perspective, (5) Internationalization of Coire Values among Graduating Business Students.
Lacsonian researchers shine in the 2021-2022 JBLCF-B Virtual Research Colloquium and Sharing of Innovative Practices as they showcase their talent and skills in the field of Research and Development, March 15 via Zoom.
With the theme “Realigning Institutional Priorities, Research, and Innovative Practices in Coping with the Pandemic,” the school’s Research and Development Center led the event to strengthen the research culture among students and faculty as a commitment to JBLFC-B’s Mission and Ten Point Agenda.
When COVID-19 became a pandemic in 2020, JBLCF-Bacolod, like other educational institutions, was compelled to put a high premium on innovation as a radical solution to adapt to change. To sustain its delivery of quality education and training, various departments have come up with adaptive measures to cope with the shift from F2F to online mode of delivery despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic.
This year, three innovative practices from different departments were shared in the event, namely: “Innovative Remote Transactions: Academics and Guidance Services Made Possible” by Dr. Eva M. Hilay, Principal of Basic Education Department; “The Accounting Solution: Innovating Amidst Financial Struggles Brought by COVID” by Reinand Y. Ramirez, Head of Finance Department; and “SAS Innovates: Sharing of Innovative Practices of the Student Affairs and Services Department” by Trina Grace L. Pahilanag, Guidance Paraprofessional of Student Affairs and Services Department.
Furthermore, two featured, and three competing papers were presented where John Eric E. Pangantihon, Alumnus of the Basic Education Department, and Alyn G. Libertad, Faculty of College of Maritime Education, won as Best Paper Presenter Award in Student Category and Faculty Category, respectively.
Students’ creativity was also highlighted in the Logo Design Contest and Digital Poster Making Contest. Vince Dave Duquilla of BSMT-PB (1) won 1st place in Logo Design Contest, and Antonion Ricardo Nobleza of BSHM 1-Alpha dominated the Digital Poster Making Contest.
Moreover, Dr. Raul C. Alvarez, Jr., Director IV of CHED Regional Office VI, graced the event together with the school department heads led by Engr. Roberto Neal Sobrejuanite, JBLCF-B Administrator.
“If we are going to change policies, if we are going to change things, we need Research. Research is change,” said Dr. Alvarez.
JBLCF-B Research and Development Center, headed by Research Coordinator Dr. Emeliza Estimo, expressed gratitude to everyone who made the event successful.
The Unit Research Colloquium started as a tradition in all academic campuses of JBLFMU in 2010. This event has eventually been adapted as an avenue for the presentation of research studies conducted by the faculty, administrative staff, and students, and the for dissemination of findings and recommendations for research utilization—all to enhance instruction and improve the delivery of quality services to satisfy the stakeholders’ expectations better. The following years after its birth, the Unit Research Colloquium became a whole-day event that included the Sharing of Best Practices; hence, the activity was later called Unit Research Colloquium and Sharing of Best Practices.
An online research colloquium sponsored by the Visayas Maritime Research Cooperation (MARC) was held through FB live last September 21, 2021 on its fifth year activity. Its theme was “Seafarers: At the Core of Shipping’s Future.”
Two faculty members and active researchers, Engr. Roderick R. Germo, Ph.D. and C/M Nelson S. Ebiota, Ph.D. from JBLFMU- Arevalo presented their papers entitled “Blended Learning Approach in Improving Student’s Academic Performance in Information Communication, and Technology (ICT)” and “The Use of Institutional Development and Innovation Grant (IDIG) E-module to Improve the Students’ Academic Performance in Meteorology and Oceanography 2”, respectively.
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.
John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. held a half-day session to pursue its annual Unit Research Colloquium and Utilization Workshop via Zoom last September 17, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Six papers were presented during the session. They were the following: 1. The Use of Institutional Development Innovation Grant (IDIG) E-module to Improve the Students’ Academic Performance in Navigation 2 (Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation) by Mrs. Ma. Elena S. Francisco; 2. Employees’ Level of Engagement Towards Work Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic by Dr. Cristy H. Cangrejo; 3. The Use of Institutional Development and Innovation Grant (IDIG) E-module to Improve the Students’ Academic Performance in NGEC 9 (Math, Science, and Technology) by 3/M Louie Lloyd G. Lamprea, Ph.D.; 4. The Use of Institutional Development and Innovation Grant (IDIG) E-module to Improve the Students’ Academic Performance in Navigation 1 by 2/M Joel J. Malaya; 5. Addressing the Instructors’ Difficulties in Online Teaching through In-House Training by Dr. Emilie C. Coo; and 6. Participants’ Perceptions on the Impact of the ‘Adopt-a-Linis-Estero’ Program at Segment 3, Batiano River by Dr. Belinda E. Gavadan.
The participants of the colloquium were the Unit Department Heads, BSMT and SHS faculty members, and selected Graduate School faculty.
“The event shed light to the confusions and queries of research enthusiasts, as well as, it motivated the participants to conduct more researches for utilization to improve the approaches in online and blended system,” according to 2/M Malaya, one of the paper presenters.
