MPSPC's academic prowess was underscored at the Asian Graduate School Summit 2024, which was held in Chon Buri, Thailand, from April 3 to 5, 2024. Dr. Jonelle D. Fagsao won the Best Research Award in the Education category, while Dr. Epiphania B. Magwilang and Ms. Luzlyn M. Agwilang were finalists for the Best Research Award in the Natural and Applied Sciences category and Education category (online), respectively.
Additionally, the team led by Dr. Magwilang, in collaboration with three researchers from Eastern Samar State University, Aklan State University, Ateneo de Davao University, secured a seed grant worth 50,000 Php from APCORE for their proposal "NutriCoco: Developing a Nutritious Coconut-Based Emergency Food for Resilience, Sustainability, and Economic Upliftment of Coconut Farmers in the Philippines." This proposal was one of the three selected among numerous submissions under the Research Incubation Grid, another activity during the three-day conference.
The A-GRASS 2024 bannered the theme "Integrative Solutions for the Future of Asia: Catalyzing Graduate Research for Sustainable Development” and was attended by academic leaders and researchers from across Asia. It provided a platform for MPSPC to share its best practices, discuss innovative approaches to education, and explore collaborative opportunities with various institutions. Participation in this event signifies MPSPC's commitment to global engagement and the pursuit of academic excellence.
During the summit's inaugural day, Dr. Mark Preston S. Lopez shared insights on quality assurance, research, extension, and internationalization during a roundtable discussion. MPSPC’s delegates also actively engaged in a Masterclass focused on university impact rankings and sustainable development goals. This interactive session enriched their understanding of global educational trends and challenges. They also took part in the Research Boot Camp, a hands-on workshop on various research tools, methodologies, and publication strategies.
The second day of the summit was an opportunity for MPSPC's delegates to present their research studies across diverse fields, including Social Sciences, Education, Business, Finance, Management, Natural, and Applied Sciences. These presentations not only showcased MPSPC's multidisciplinary approach to scholarly inquiry but also underscored the college's commitment to addressing pressing societal issues through rigorous research, leaving a lasting impact on the summit's attendees.
As one of APCORE’s (Asia Pacific Consortium of Researchers and Educators) partner institutions in the summit, the College registered a total of thirteen (13) research presenters, seven (7) of whom also played critical roles as session chairs in the online and onsite sessions. The following are the studies presented during the summit:
Natural and Applied Sciences:
1. Physicochemical and Microbiological Assessment of Domestic Water Supply in Bontoc, Mountain Province, Philippines by Epiphania B. Magwilang
Education (onsite)
1. The Effect of Goal Setting, Self-Reflection, and Giving Feedback on the Motivation and Academic Performance of Students in Physical Science by Dhelma P. Kalaw;
2. Probing the Unusual: An Inquiry on Student Teachers’ In-Campus Learning Immersion During the Pandemic by Mark Preston S. Lopez
3. Indigenous Identity on Green Criticism: Intertextuality in Teaching Literature by Jonelle D. Fagsao
Education (online)
1. Acceptability and Attainability of MPSPC VMGT: Stakeholders' Perceptions by Susan S. Lopez
2. Pursuing Evidence-Based Policy: Assessing the Developments and Challenges in Implementing Research and Development Strategies in a State College by Luzlyn M. Agwilang
3. Exploring English as a Second Language Teacher's Teaching and Assessment Practices: A Case Study by Suzelle Wangwang
1. Pedestrian Accident Status and Pressing Problems: A Basis for Policy Interventions" by Claire Kaplaan P. Lafadchan
2. Youth -Led Resilience: Sangguniang Kabataan Response to Covid-19 in the Northern Philippines
3. Indigenous Death Chants of Bontoc Ili and Samoki by Santino M. Tangilag 4. Exploring the Dynamics of Marijuana-Related Arrests in Bontoc, Mountain Province: A Situational Analysis by Parline Angyap T. Ullalim
Social Sciences (online)
1. Cultural Continuity and Mental Health: A Study of Bontok 'Chaw-es' Rituals in Indigenous Healing by Annie Grail F. Ekid
2. Extent of Influence of Factors Causing Postpartum Depression Among Childbearing Mothers by Georgina P. Maskay
MPSPC's commendable performance and active engagement at the Asian Graduate Studies Summit emphasize the institution’s dedication to academic excellence, research innovation, and international collaboration. As the College continues to chart new horizons in higher education, participation in conferences such as the A-GRASS serves as a testament to the institution’s commitment to shaping the future of learning and scholarship.
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