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29/05/2026

29/05/2026

15/05/2026

In celebration of the 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 with the theme, “𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩, 𝘚𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯,” the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Provincial Office, in partnership with the Sorsogon City Local Government Unit and Sorsogon State University (SorSU), spearheaded a mangrove planting activity in Sitio Pucdol, Barangay Capuy, Sorsogon City.

The environmental initiative gathered representatives from various sectors, including local government officials, community members, environmental advocates, and academic stakeholders, united in promoting coastal protection and marine ecosystem conservation through mangrove rehabilitation.

The program formally opened with a welcome message delivered by the representative of Ramon Licup, Barangay Captain of Capuy, Sorsogon City, who conveyed the barangay’s gratitude to the participating institutions and volunteers for their commitment to preserving the coastal environment of the community.

An inspirational message was delivered by Dr. Ryan V. Dio, Vice President for Research, Extension and Training (VPRET) of Sorsogon State University, emphasizing the importance of collaborative environmental action and the role of academic institutions in advancing sustainability initiatives and climate resilience efforts in local communities.

Also delivering an inspirational message was Forester Joel L. Ordonio, Officer-in-Charge Chief of the Community Development Services (CDS), who highlighted the significance of mangrove ecosystems in protecting coastal areas, supporting marine biodiversity, and strengthening community participation in environmental conservation activities.

Meanwhile, Ms. Mabelle D. Deuna, Community Development Officer II (CDO II), provided participants with instructions and safety reminders for the coastal clean-up and mangrove tree planting activities to ensure proper implementation and environmental stewardship throughout the event.

Following the program proper, participants proceeded to the designated coastal areas for the clean-up drive and mangrove planting activity. Through the collective efforts of the volunteers and partner agencies, approximately 150 mangrove propagules were successfully planted along the shoreline to help strengthen coastal protection and restore marine habitats in the area.

In addition to the tree planting activity, participants were also able to collect around 10 sacks of waste materials during the coastal clean-up drive, contributing to the preservation of the coastal environment and the promotion of responsible waste management practices within the community.

The activity supports the achievement of several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 14: Life Below Water, SDG 15: Life on Land, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, through collaborative environmental conservation efforts and coastal ecosystem restoration initiatives.

The activity reflects the continuing commitment of DENR, Sorsogon LGU, and Sorsogon State University toward environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and community-based coastal resource management in support of national ocean conservation initiatives.

12/05/2026

In a continuous effort to elevate the university's research publication standards, representatives from Sorsogon State University (SorSU) participated in the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 held virtually via Zoom on May 8, 2026.

The university was represented by 𝘋𝘳. 𝘙𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘝. 𝘋𝘪𝘰, 𝘝𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩, 𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, and 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧. 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘑𝘦𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘰-𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘢, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵. The forum brought together editorial leaders and scholarly experts from across the country to discuss the evolving landscape of academic publishing.

The program formally opened with welcome remarks from Dr. Michael Angelo B. Promentilla, President of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), and Acd. Raymond Girard R. Tan, Vice President for Research and Innovation of De La Salle University (DLSU). This was followed by the presentation of the forum rationale by Dr. Feorillo Petronilo A. Demeterio III, General Manager and Co-Founder of the Andrew Gonzalez Philippine Citation Index (AGPCI), who emphasized the significance of strengthening Philippine scholarly publications amid the rapidly evolving research environment.

The morning proceedings then commenced with a series of technical sessions led by prominent figures in the publishing industry. Mr. Alexander van Servellen from Elsevier opened the discussion by detailing the strategic pathways required for Philippine journals to achieve Scopus indexing and global visibility. This was followed by Dr. Christian P. Gopez, Operations and Quality Assurance Manager of AGPCI, who discussed the importance of the Andrew Gonzalez Philippine Citation Index (AGPCI) in grounding scholarly evaluation within the specific needs of the Philippine context. Furthering the discussion on accessibility, Dr. Marie Paz E. Morales, President of the Journal Editors Association of the Philippines (JEAP) and Editor-in-Chief of The Normal Lights and Asia Pacific Higher Education Research Journal, highlighted the role of the Open Journal Systems (OJS) and JEAP in strengthening the country's scholarly output.

As the forum moved into the afternoon, the dialogue shifted toward the modern challenges of technology. Dr. Jose Isagani B. Janairo, Editor-in-Chief of the NRCP Research Journal, delivered a keynote session on ethical editorial governance, specifically addressing how Philippine research journals must adapt to the age of Artificial Intelligence. He emphasized that strategic directions must be established now to ensure that AI serves as a tool for sustainable advancement rather than a compromise to academic integrity.

The final segments of the program involved a collaborative self-assessment to identify the specific support needs of local journals. Dr. Pia D. Bagamasbad, Associate Editor of the NRCP Research Journal, provided a synthesis of the day’s discussions, which led into a presentation of action plans and future trajectories by Dr. Rochelle Irene G. Lucas, NRCP Corporate Secretary and Publication Committee Chair. The forum concluded with a closing message from Ms. Beverly Mae dela Cruz, Chief Science Research Specialist of the Research and Development Management Division (RDMD), reinforcing the collective mission of the NRCP and its partners to elevate the quality of Filipino research and academic publications.

For SorSU, the participation of Dr. Dio and Prof. Jetomo-Desembrana underscores the institution's commitment to aligning its publication strategies through Sorsogon Multidisciplinary Research Journal with international standards.

The event was organized by the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) and the AGPCI, featuring a pool of distinguished resource speakers from various academic and scientific divisions.

06/05/2026

Another significant academic milestone is marked by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐀. 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐚 from the Sorsogon State University 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, with the publication of his latest letter to the editor emphasizing the importance of communication and informed consent in ensuring quality childbirth care.

📘 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞

📄 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥: AJOG Global Reports
📊 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧: Scopus
🔗 𝐃𝐎𝐈: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xagr.2026.100631

This insightful letter underscores the critical role of effective communication and informed consent as essential components of quality maternal healthcare. It argues that lapses in these areas should be recognized not merely as procedural issues, but as significant quality failures in childbirth care.

The publication highlights the need for patient-centered approaches that respect women’s autonomy, dignity, and rights during childbirth—emphasizing that clear communication and informed decision-making are fundamental to safe and ethical healthcare practice.

Through this work, Dr. Funa contributes significantly to the fields of nursing, maternal health, and healthcare quality—advocating for improved standards of care and accountability in clinical practice.

This publication supports the advancement of global health priorities, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals such as 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟑 (𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠) by promoting quality maternal care, 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟓 (𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲) by upholding women’s rights in healthcare settings, and 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟏𝟎 (𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬) by advocating for equitable and respectful treatment of all patients.

Congratulations to Dr. Funa! We encourage fellow healthcare professionals, nursing educators, and researchers to read, share, and cite this important work.

05/05/2026

We are delighted to highlight another important academic milestone featuring 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀. 𝐃𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨, Director, Planning and Management Office on the publication of her recent research article that examines the employment outcomes of graduates from a state university in the Philippines.

📘 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

📄 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥: Multidisciplinary Reviews Journal
📊 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 : Scopus
🔗 𝐃𝐎𝐈: https://doi.org/10.31893/multirev.2026427

This newly published study explores the employment outcomes of graduates from a state university in the Philippines, providing valuable insights into graduate employability, career trajectories, and the alignment between higher education outcomes and labor market demands. The research highlights key factors influencing employment success, including academic preparation, skills development, and institutional support mechanisms.

The findings offer important implications for higher education institutions in strengthening curriculum design, career services, and industry linkages to better prepare graduates for workforce integration. It also underscores the importance of continuously evaluating graduate outcomes as a basis for enhancing educational quality and responsiveness.

Through this work, the author contributes significantly to the fields of higher education research, workforce development, and policy improvement, emphasizing the role of universities in producing globally competitive and employable graduates.

This publication supports the advancement of Sustainable Development Goals such as 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟒 (𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧) by enhancing learning outcomes in higher education, 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟖 (𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡) by strengthening graduate employability, and 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟏𝟏 (𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬) by contributing to more resilient and education-driven local workforce development.

Congratulations to 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀. 𝐃𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨! We encourage educators, researchers, and policymakers to read, share, and cite this important contribution to higher education research.

Sorsogon State University

05/05/2026

We are pleased to share another significant academic achievement featuring 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐀. 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐚, College of Health and Sciences; 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐳 𝐀𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲, College of Teacher Education; and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭, Vice President for Academic Affairs, on the publication of their new research article that explores innovative approaches in nursing education through the integration of emerging technologies.

📘𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭-𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞-𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞 (𝐑𝐂𝐑): 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

📄 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥: Medical Science Educator
📊 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧
: Scopus, Web of Science
🔗 𝐃𝐎𝐈: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-026-02736-1

This newly published study examines the use of the Reflect-Compare-Revise (RCR) framework in incorporating generative AI into nursing care planning education. It highlights how reflective practice, critical comparison, and iterative revision can enhance students’ clinical reasoning, decision-making, and engagement in the learning process.

The publication provides valuable insights into how generative AI can be meaningfully integrated into nursing education while maintaining academic rigor and ethical considerations. It presents a forward-looking perspective on preparing future nurses for a rapidly evolving, technology-driven healthcare environment.

Through this work, the authors contribute significantly to the fields of nursing education, educational innovation, and healthcare training—demonstrating how technology can be leveraged to enrich learning experiences and improve competency development.

This publication supports the advancement of quality education and innovation, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals such as 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟒 (𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧) by enhancing teaching and learning strategies, 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟗 (𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞) through the integration of generative AI in education, and 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟑 (𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠) by strengthening the preparation of future healthcare professionals.

Congratulations to Dr. Funa, Prof. Gabay, and Dr. Ricafort! We encourage fellow healthcare professionals, nursing educators, and researchers to read, share, and cite this important work.

Sorsogon State University

05/05/2026

We are proud to highlight another remarkable academic milestone featuring 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐀. 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐚, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐬. 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚-𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨, from the 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, on the publication of their letter to the editor that underscores the critical role of midwifery in strengthening health systems and policy frameworks.

📘 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐁𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲: 𝐀 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞

📄 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥: International Nursing Review
📊 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧: Scopus, Web of Science (Social Sciences Citation Index)
🔗 𝐃𝐎𝐈: https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.70180

This compelling letter highlights the urgent need to recognize midwifery as a vital component of health policy—particularly in maternal, newborn, and community health care.

The publication emphasizes that in the Philippine context, midwives remain at the forefront of healthcare delivery, yet their contributions are often undervalued in policy development and institutional support. It calls for stronger recognition, investment, and integration of midwifery in national health systems.

Through this work, the authors contribute significantly to the fields of nursing, public health, and health policy—advocating for inclusive and equitable healthcare systems that acknowledge the indispensable role of midwives.

This publication supports the advancement of global health priorities, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals such as 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟑 (𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠) by promoting improved maternal and community health outcomes, 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟓 (𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲) by recognizing and empowering a predominantly female workforce in healthcare, and 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟏𝟎 (𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬) by advocating for equitable access to quality healthcare services across communities.

Congratulations to Dr. Funa, Ms. Latonero, and Ms. Garcia-Carillo! We encourage fellow healthcare professionals, nursing educators, and researchers to read, share, and cite this important work.

Sorsogon State University

30/04/2026

The Office of Research, Extension, and Training is pleased to announce the results for 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝟴: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆, & 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 of the 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗦𝗼𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗼𝗻) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻-𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄.

As the evaluation for this category was completed by the panel of evaluators following the conclusion of the Closing and Awarding Ceremonies, we take this opportunity to formally recognize the outstanding research contributions under this category.

𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝟖: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲, & 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟏𝟔 & 𝟒)

🥉 3𝒓𝒅 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒓
The Performance Incentives of Philippine State University: Insights on Faculty Satisfaction and Commitment
— 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗕. 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮

🥈2𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒓
From Idealist to Pragmatist: How the Realities of the Failed System of Philippine Education Shift Teaching Philosophies of Elementary Physical Educators in the Philippines
— 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗠. 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗮𝗻, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗗. 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔. 𝗗𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗. 𝗢𝗿𝗼, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗻

🥇𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒓
Two Decades of Accreditation: A Longitudinal Analysis of Quality Assurance Performance of a State University in Bicol, Philippines
— 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗢. 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗼

The University extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees. Your commitment to rigorous, policy-relevant research strengthens the foundation of institutional excellence and quality assurance in higher education.

While this recognition was presented outside of the formal awarding ceremonies, it is accorded with the same honor and distinction as all other categories. Well done to our SorSU researchers! 👏