Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod (CSA-B) successfully held its annual Student Research Conference on May 26, 2025, at the CSA-B Auditorium, bringing together student researchers under the theme “Innovative Minds, Responsible Hearts: Student Research for Sustainable Progress.” The conference provided a dynamic platform for presenting student-led research that fosters sustainable development and real-world solutions.
The program opened with a welcome address by Dr. Noeda Madamesila, Director of the Research and Planning Office (RPO), who underscored the importance of fostering a research culture that cuts across all disciplines, whether in health, business, engineering, or education.
This was followed by an inspiring message from School President Fr. Jose Rene Delariarte, O.S.A., who highlighted the role of research in addressing today’s complex challenges and the importance of ethical scholarship that underpin the school’s commitment to research excellence.
The keynote speaker, David Hinolan, RPh, MS, CIP, a licensed pharmacist, CSA-B alumnus, and Ph.D. candidate in Pharmaceutical Sciences at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Taiwan, delivered an empowering keynote speech. Drawing from his nearly five years of experience in pharmaceutical research, he challenged student researchers to pursue science that not only innovates but heals and uplifts communities. He emphasized research as a lifelong pursuit of truth and societal impact.
The event culminated in an awarding ceremony that honored the outstanding student researchers in both oral and poster presentation categories.
1st Place – Jeverly Ann Gumban (COE’s Civil Engineering) – “Design of a Modern Three-storey Engineering Building for Colegio San Agustin – Bacolod in Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City”2nd Place – Vince Emboltorio (COE Mechanical Engineering) – “An Innovative Design and Development of a Sustainable Used Cooking Oil Stove for Household Application”3rd Place – Kyla C. Aligaga (CABECS Information Technology) – “Financial Literacy and Accounting Practices of Micro Business Enterprises in Selected Barangays of Bacolod City, Negros Occidental”1st Place – Jinky V. Espinosa (CASE Education) – “Sexing to Intervene: A Narrative Inquiry on the Rehabilitation Program for Children in Conflict with the Law through the Accounts of Female Social Workers”2nd Place – Julia Marie R. Balderas (CASE Psychology) – “Siko-Tok: Lived Experiences of Albularyos as Traditional Filipino Healers in Negros Occidental”3rd Place – Shine Salve (CABECS Business Administration) – “Role-based Computer Laboratory Access and RFID Attendance System”1st Place – Josh Parpa (COE Civil Engineering) – “Solution for the Burgos Avenue-Circumferential Road Traffic Congestion Problem: Installation of Underpass Road as a Measure of Traffic Mitigation”2nd Place – Al Grace Garrovillas (COE Civil Engineering) – “Eco-brick Flood Protection Wall and Short-span Bridge Design for Sustainable Water Protection in GK Paraiso ICM, Brgy. Banago, Bacolod City”3rd Place – Iana Khesed Olano (COE Mechanical Engineering) “Innovative Design of a Gravity-Assisted Vertical Feed Shredder for Efficient Organic Waste Processing: A Vermiculture-based Outreach Initiative for Brgy. Tabunan, Bago City”1st Place – Sophia May B. Viason (CASE Education) – “Gender-Inclusive Language among Selected Laws in Teacher Education in the Philippines”2nd Place – Aira E. Gallardo (CASE Psychology) -“Mindfulness Attention Awareness and Perceived Stress among Psychology Students of Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod”3rd Place – Trini Archie V. Garcia (CASE Education) – “Curse and Cure: The Narratives of Hiwit Fighters”