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With the theme “Harnessing Digital Innovation and Sustainable Practices for Community Resilience and Global Well-Being,” the Research, Publication, and Innovation Center (RPIC), along with the Research Coordination Center (RCC), and Community Engagement and Extension Services (CEES) Office, launched the fifth installment of the Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) week, May 5, at Philomene Labrecque (PL) hall.

One of the commencing highlights of the afternoon program was the opening of research poster exhibits from various schools of the college, found along the sidelines of the gymnasium.

Underscoring their research endeavors conducted for the benefit of San Pedro College (SPC) and its adopted communities, faculty and non-teaching personnel-led shared key details, including outcomes of their studies through audio-visual presentations.

Two of the studies, namely, “Quantifying Laudato Si: Measurement of Carbon Sequestered in Barangay Baganihan, Marilog District, Davao City,” by Marlan Dara Tagoon, Jay Cavan, Atom Amigo, and Roberto Cagas; and “Hugas Kamay, ‘Di Kita Iiwan: Providing Wash Areas in Talandang Elementary School, Davao City as a Response to the Need for Limited Face-to-Face Classes,” by Rosa Medel Libot, Arjay Arcena, and Janice Sawe, were the initiatives that are community-based.

Meanwhile, Julienne Misty Inguillo, Rosa Medel Libot, and Arjay Arcena’s “An Exploratory and Confirmatory Analysis of the SPCian’s Stakeholders Satisfaction Questionnaire,” was the lone institution-based, aimed at developing a standardized tool to be utilized in evaluating the services of the offices.

Each of these was followed by a short segment in which relevant stakeholders would react and comment.

Apart from the presentations, certain individuals, academic and non-academic units involved in research and community involvement were also provided spotlight as they were awarded for their notable contributions in the mentioned engagements.

Arjay Arcena of the Teacher Education program received the “Namumukod Tanging Mananaliksik ni Pedro,” an award given to a tenured faculty member who demonstrated exemplary performance in any of the following: (1) research completed, (2) publication output, or (3) registered innovation.

Meanwhile, School of Medical Laboratory Sciences’ (SMLS) Cristela Mae Candelario was recognized as the institution’s most published researcher following her receipt of the “Pinakamaunlad na Mananaliksik ni Pedro sa Larangan ng Publikasyon.”

School of Business Management, Education, Arts and Sciences’ (SBMEAS) Janice Sawe claimed the “Namumukong Mananaliksik ni Pedro” for having been able to demonstrate research initiatives that are of huge utilization value or social importance despite the lack of prior experience in research work.

Librarian Sarah Cabrera from the Learning Resource Center (LRC) secured the same award yet again for the non-teaching personnel category.

Not only individuals but the college’s offices and academic units claimed accolades.

“Pinakaproduktibong Paaralan” or the institution’s “Most Productive Research Award-Academic Department,” was given to the Biology Program and Natural Sciences Division, and the Teacher Education Program, both from SBMEAS.

LRC similarly received recognition, yet again in the academic support office category.

Additionally, the Teacher Education Department of SBMEAS was recognized for having the most extensive output and completed research, development, and extension initiatives, securing the “Pinakaproduktibong Paaralan o Departamento sa Larangan ng RDE.”

For the second time, LRC was presented with another award aimed at their smooth collaboration, securing the “Pinakamahusay sa Pakikipagtulungan sa Pananaliksik, Internal Category.”

Meanwhile, SBMEAS added another accolade to their roster of such following the receipt of the same award, yet again in the external collaboration category.

For the first time as well in RDE Week’s 5-year history, those with the most outstanding engagement in community projects shall also be lauded.

Recognized for “bridging the academic institution with the communities that they serve,” and having been able to promote social responsibility and actively involved in CEES for at least 2 years, the “Namumukod Tanging Tagapanglingkod sa Pamayanan,” awardee was the SBMEAS.

Nominees of the said CEES award include the School of Counselling and Psychology (SCP), SBMEAS, and the SMLS.

The RDE week celebration will continue on its second day, May 9, with a pitch competition for both employees and student organization categories, the 3MP Interschool Research Competition, and a webinar on biosafety.

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