Reinforcing its commitment to research-driven education and pursuit of academic excellence, the School of Teacher Education-Biliran Campus (STED-BilCam) successfully concluded its first In-House Research Review at the Academic and Research Building on February 26-27.

The two-day event, attended by the faculty members and staff of the teacher education school in Biliran Campus, served as a platform to present their completed research studies and proposals to the invited research experts.

Among the set of evaluators, who gave their professional feedback and suggestions for improvements of the presented research papers and proposals, were Dr. Gerry B. de Cadiz, professor at Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU), and Dr. Eduardo Edu C. Cornillez, Jr., research coordinator of the Education Department of EVSU Tanauan Campus and Campus Intellectual Property coordinator.

Moreover, the event concluded with an awarding ceremony for outstanding research papers and proposals. Mr. Arnel L. Gamez was awarded the Best Paper and Best Presenter awards with his research titled, “Exploring the Potential of Carabao Grass (Paspalum conjugatum) for Kraft Paper Production.”

Additionally, Mrs. Lanie P. Plecerda, Dr. Naneta M. Panit, Mrs. Remeca Sereno, and Mr. Arnel L. Gamez were hailed the second Best Research Paper with their research, while Ms. Mae V. Ceblano and Dr. Ian Phil Canlas was awarded the third place distinction.

The in-house research review was also graced by Dr. Roland A. Niez, vice president for Research, Innovation, and Extension Services, and Dr. Pearl Irish de Paz, director of the Research and Development Office.

In an interview, University President Dr. Victor Catigbe Canezo, Jr. expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the faculty members of STED BilCam for their unwavering effort and support for the attainment of the university’s mission and vision.

“I want to thank our faculty members from the School of Teacher Education in Biliran Campus for hosting their first in-house research review, which really aligns with the university’s commitment to being a research-driven institution,” he said.

[This article aligns with the SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.]