The plan aimed to assess the potential of Barangay San Miguel in Echague, Isabela, for sustainable community-based tourism in the new and next normal. It also determined the current situation of the barangay, specifically its community-based tourism industry development, analyzed different related issues, constraints, and opportunities of the barangay for community-based tourism industry development, assessed the perspectives and views of different stakeholders on the sustainability and development of the barangay鈥檚 tourism resources, assessed tourism development impacts, specifically on the barangay鈥檚 economic, socio-cultural, and environmental aspects, and developed a sustainable community-based tourism strategic development framework and sustainability indicators for Barangay San Miguel, Echague, Isabela.

The Office of Hon. Faustino 鈥淚nno鈥� A. Dy V of the 6^th District of Isabela initiated the project and was supported by the Municipal Government of Echague, Isabela. The turnover activity was conducted at the Blessed Jane of Aza Lounge, Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building.

Mr. Louie Simbe, the Municipal Tourism, Culture, and Arts Officer of the Municipality, and Ms. Claire Santiago, the Political Affairs Assistant under the Office of Cong. Inno officially received the plan. Officials from the DOST NRCP also attended the event. It was headed by Dr. Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo (President) and Dr. Bernardo N. Sepeda (Executive Director). While RCSSEd was represented by its Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jeremaiah M. Opiniano.

#TeamKomunidad of the UST CTHM and Sentro Turismo spearheaded the project under the leadership of Asst. Prof. Jame Monren T. Mercado, MACHS, with the team members, Asst. Prof. Dr. Avi Ben P. Andalecio, Dr. Fhamela F. Sarmiento, Asst. Prof. Maria Concepcion A. Ang, Assistant Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Evangeline E. Timbang, and Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atty. Gezzez Giezi G. Granado.

The plan was an output of the project entitled 鈥淪ustainable Community-based Tourism Potential and Development of Barangay San Miguel, Echague, Isabela in the New/Next Normal.鈥� The project was also part of the 1^st batch of the Policy-funded Research Projects under the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

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The symposium featured distinguished speakers, including Engr. Daniel H. Valeriano Jr., Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of First Gen, renowned for his extensive managerial experience, and Ms. Chrissie Anne Cocorpus, the current Learning and Development Manager of RCBC Bankard Services Corporation.

Engr. Valeriano shared valuable insights gleaned from over five decades of managerial expertise, emphasizing the importance of servant leadership, coaching, and problem analysis. Meanwhile, Ms. Cocorpus delved into employee engagement strategies, elucidating the 5E’s 鈥� Effective Communication, Employee Growth and Recognition, Established Relationships, Empowerment, and Excellent Leadership 鈥� as fundamental pillars for organizational success.

Attendees were treated to a wealth of actionable strategies aimed at fostering a culture of engagement and empowerment within their respective organizations. From revitalizing engagement surveys to refining rewards systems, participants left the event equipped with a robust toolkit to drive meaningful change.

The webinar stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and shared learning in charting the course towards effective management practices and organizational success.

Present during the event were Graduate School Assistant Dean, Prof. Camilla Vizconde, Ph.D.,who delivered the opening remarks and Business Cluster Head, Dr. Elizabeth Recio, who delivered the objectives of the webinar.

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The activity, a joint undertaking with the alumni of the Tomasinong SOCCSKSARGEN chapter, gathered close to 300 attendees comprised of 150 families, SOCCSKSARGEN chapter officials, UST Alumni Association, Inc. officials, and UST officials. The Thomasian community gave gifts and dined with the community of Batomelong, which is led by the Barangay Captain, Hon. Alikhan K. Bentaib.

In his message, Captain Bentaib thanked the SOCCSKSARGEN Chapter鈥檚 representatives, led by incoming President Antonio Villanueva, Jr. and Secretary-General fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P. 鈥淗indi po kayo nagkamali na pilian ang community ito. Kakatapos lang po ng aming Ramadan namin. Sino ba naman ang hindi matutuwa na mapili? Maraming salamat po!鈥�

Meanwhile, UST Secretary-General fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P. introduced the Thomasian community to the residents of Barangay 鈥渉indi lang po kami kaagapay. Mga Pilipino po tayo, at tayong lahat ay magkakapatid.鈥�

Finally, UST Assistant to the Rector for General Santos Professor Emeritus Maribel G. Nonato, PhD expressed hope that the University鈥檚 efforts in academics and research will be of great help to the local communities of Mindanao.

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Twelve faculty members of the College of Nursing were accredited by TESDA after recognition of their prior learning and review of evidence of community engagement. They were certified as trainers for the caregiving program.

In an interview with College of Nursing Dean Rowena L. Escolar Chua, PhD, she underscored 鈥減eople empowerment and resilence鈥� as core values of the program. Escolar Chua said the program 鈥減rogram provided the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be competent care providers despite their financial and social status. The caregiving program fosters resilience in the face of health challenges. In addition, UST College of Nursing and Caregiving programs partake in the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, our great healer.鈥�

The caregiving program is the latest to rolled out by UST and RMI-HFSEC which also had a Bookkeeping course training with the College of Commerce and Business Administration in 2021.

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Balikatang Pangwika, a training and cultural immersion, was led by academic staff from the Departamento ng Filipino, UST Sentro sa Salin at Araling Salin, and Bachelor in Elementary Education.

The community leaders attended a seminar-workshop on Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) where they picked up strategies on teaching children and adult learners.

They were also given a tour of the University and the National Museum of Fine Arts. They also visited Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), the old UST building in Intramuros, and Manila Cathedral.

KWF chair Dr. Arthur Casanova, a former academic staff member of the Departamento ng Filipino, sent his message of support.

Balikatang Pangwika sought to address the Programang Bahay-Wika at Master-Apprentice Language Learning Program (MALLP): Muling Pagpapasigla ng mga Nanganganib na Wika, a language immersion program which the college started in Bataan in 2018.

The activity was also conducted as part of the college鈥檚 97th anniversary.

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UST REFI was awarded the grant by the Gerry Roxas Foundation (GRF) and the Philippine office of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for the project titled 鈥淪iquijor Island Conservation and Restoration: Toward a Regenerative Ecotourism Destination鈥�.

This action research project was among 11 recipients of grants from GRF鈥檚 program called INSPIRE or Investing in Sustainable Partnerships for Inclusive Growth and Regenerative Ecosystems.

Looking at both seascapes and landscapes, the project aims to ensure that the island鈥檚 natural ecosystems 鈥渨ill be conserved and restored, leading to a sustainable and regenerative Siquijor Island鈥�. For 2.5 years, this action research project hopes to aid Siquijor鈥檚 collaborative governance efforts on environmental protection, environmental conservation education, and achieving community-based sustainable livelihood.

The project seeks to empower Siquijor鈥檚 provincial and municipal governments to regulate the use of trees and medicinal plants, curb illegal and unregulated fishing activities, encourage tourism development, reduce solid and liquid wastes, and control freshwater consumption. These efforts contribute to the vision of making Siquijor a 鈥渮ero-waste island鈥�.

A team from REFI will spearhead the project, led by Executive Director Fr. Maximo Gatela, O.P. and Technical Team Leader Dr. Moises Norman Garcia of the College of Science. Team members include Dr. Maria Rosario Virginia Cobar-Garcia (Science), Dr. Arlen Ancheta and Dr. Alain Jomarie Santos (both from the Faculty of Arts and Letters), as well as Asst. Prof. Arnold Distor and Asst. Prof. Racquel Layco (Science).

Dr. Ancheta, Dr. Cobar-Garcia, Dr. Garcia, and Asst. Prof. Layco had done studies on the zero-waste island concept, covering solid waste management, energy efficiency, food and water, and sustainable use of natural resources. These previous studies were conducted for a global advocacy group, the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), under the auspices of the Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (or RCSSED, UST鈥檚 social sciences research arm).

According to team leader Dr. Moises Norman Garcia, the previous studies and the current INSPIRE-funded project will capitalize on 鈥渆nvironmental advocacy to counter climate change and [take inspiration from] Pope Francis鈥檚 encyclical Laudato S铆.鈥�

This INSPIRE-funded project contributes to climate change action, says this full professor of Biological Sciences, by directly aligning the project to some of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.

UST REFI formalized its receipt of the INSPIRE grants during a May 22 grants awarding ceremony at the National Museum of Natural History, with the US Ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency Mary Kay L. Carlson, gracing the event.

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The 12 youth leaders, who have already demonstrated commitment and impact in their respective fields under the age of 30, will be matched with a mentor to dialogue with during and after the programme. The mentor will also guide the mentee on how to maximize the seed grant which will be given to the delegates to scale up a project that will highlight their work. Over the coming year, the Changemakers will participate in a series of online and offline modules with high-level experts, many of whom worked with the late Kofi Annan, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former United Nations Secretary-General.

Mariano is the founder of his own youth organization, Streets to Schools, which aims to intersect the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the UN Sustainable Development Goals among children. The organization鈥檚 projects, such as Ladders to Literacy, have been recognized with international awards, including the ESD Okayama Awards, Points of Light, Everyday Young Heroes, and more.

The 12 chosen youth leaders will go on to become torch bearers of Kofi Annan鈥檚 vision and values and part of the global Kofi Annan Changemakers community.

This initiative is led by the Kofi Annan Foundation and supported by Ambassador Jen枚 Staehelin and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. It is undertaken in partnership with the Greycells Association of former International Civil Servants for Development and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, and in collaboration with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the Centre d鈥橝ccueil de la Gen猫ve Internationale (CAGI).

Mariano is the second Thomasian to receive the recognition as UST Faculty of Pharmacy alumnus, Medical Technologist Junbert Pabon, received the same recognition a year ago.

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The 12 youth leaders, who have already demonstrated commitment and impact in their respective fields under the age of 30, will be matched with a mentor to dialogue with during and after the programme. The mentor will also guide the mentee on how to maximize the seed grant which will be given to the delegates to scale up a project that will highlight their work. Over the coming year, the Changemakers will participate in a series of online and offline modules with high-level experts, many of whom worked with the late Kofi Annan, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former United Nations Secretary-General.

Mariano is the founder of his own youth organization, Streets to Schools, which aims to intersect the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the UN Sustainable Development Goals among children. The organization鈥檚 projects, such as Ladders to Literacy, have been recognized with international awards, including the ESD Okayama Awards, Points of Light, Everyday Young Heroes, and more.

The 12 chosen youth leaders will go on to become torch bearers of Kofi Annan鈥檚 vision and values and part of the global Kofi Annan Changemakers community.

This initiative is led by the Kofi Annan Foundation and supported by Ambassador Jen枚 Staehelin and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. It is undertaken in partnership with the Greycells Association of former International Civil Servants for Development and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, and in collaboration with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the Centre d鈥橝ccueil de la Gen猫ve Internationale (CAGI).

Mariano is the second Thomasian to receive the recognition as UST Faculty of Pharmacy alumnus, Medical Technologist Junbert Pabon, received the same recognition a year ago.

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This year鈥檚 theme for the Bartolome De Las Casas Research Conference was “Community Engagement and Service-Learning in a V.U.C.A. World: Thriving, Sustaining, and Empowering Towards Compassionate Education.”

The morning plenary session commenced with the presentation of SIMBAHAYAN Director Asst. Prof. Froilan A. Alipao, MCD, with his paper titled, “AraLinkCoD (Service-Learning Linking with Communities for Development): The Service-Learning Praxis Framework of the 探花精选 vis-脿-vis Salamanca Process.鈥�

He concluded that the Salamanca process is a vital resource to strengthen, develop, and sustain the Service-Learning praxis framework of the 探花精选 as a Dominican educational institution amid dynamic and complex realities. The components of this framework encompass and suggest the contextualization of the mission on justice and peace, integration of Catholic Social Teaching, defense of human rights, promotion and living of Laudato Si鈥� and Fratelli Tutti, collaboration within the mission, and improvement of structures of communication, strengthening of Dominican presence and solidarity within, and taking prophetic stands against sinful structures of power that oppress people and violate the whole of creation.

It was then followed by the insights shared by the Executive Assistant of the Office of Vice-Rector for Religious Affairs, Mr. Leo-Martin Angelo R. Ocampo.

Subsequently, three parallel sessions focused on Research and Service-Learning, and Service-Learning Amidst the Pandemic. The presenters of Parallel Session 1 were Mr. Adrian Romero with his paper, “Social Solidarity sa Panahon ng Social Distancing: Kwento ng Birtwal na Service-Learning ng UST NSTP CWTS/LTS”; Ms. Micah S. Estrologo with her thesis, “A Phenomenological Study of Service-Learning Experiences in National Service Training Program of 探花精选 (UST) Selected College Students in the Time COVID-19 Pandemic”; Mr. Christian Erold Enriquez with his study, “Combo-探花精选 Building System: A Grassroots Approach for Community-Based Incremental Residential Development in Compostela Valley, Mindanao”; and Sr. Jenny P. Fajardo, O.P., with her group research titled, “A Report on the Black Sand Mining in San Narciso and Botolan, Zambales, Philippines.”

Parallel Session 2 delved into Research and Service-Learning with the presentations of Dr. Jayson A. Punzal on his paper, “The Effectiveness of Community-Based Nutritional Health Program in Improving Biophysiologic Measures among Elderly”; Mr. Ravinanjo Argayoso with his thesis, “The Effectiveness of Simbahayan Community Development Projects at Barangay Sibulan, Nagcarlan, Laguna”; and the group of Mr. Lorenzo Jael S. Mallari, Mr. Dave Joss T. Quigao, and Ms. Athena Kryshna AD. Salgado, in their study, “Assessing Telerehabilitation Readiness among Older Adults with Hypertension in Communities in Rizal and Laguna: A Cross-Sectional Analytic Study.”

Parallel Session 3 shed light on the topic of Service-Learning amidst the pandemic. Ms. Beatriz Bravo Sacdalan and Mr. Gavin Joseph L. Cruz discussed their paper “Are We on The Right Track? The Lived Experience of The Junior High School Students of Barangay 472 & 473 Sampaloc, Manila”; Asst. Prof. Ginavee F. Dapula, Ph.D., with her research titled, “The Perceived Challenges Faced by Selected Microenterprises amidst COVID-19 Pandemic”; and Ms. Line Nalangan presented a group study titled “Tanimang Bayan (Community Food Garden) in Sitio San Roque Urban Poor Community: Securing Food and Asserting Land Rights in COVID-19 Times.”

UST SIMBAHAYAN Assistant Director Asst. Prof. Evalyn Abiog, Ph.D., began the afternoon session with her synthesis of the morning plenary and parallel sessions. She expressed her gratitude, impressions, and salutations towards the presenters of the morning plenary for sharing their nuggets of wisdom as they presented their research studies.

Asst. Prof. Maria Carinnes P. Alejandria, Ph.D. was given the online spotlight to shed light on her study titled, “Mapping of the Socio-Cultural Factors and Determinants Associated with Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, And Suicidal Behavior Among University Students.”

Alejandria presented the findings in multiple themes, some of which revolved around the students’ daily concerns and the role of the faculty. She mentioned that faculty members could promote mental health well-being among students by being keen on looking into some symptoms that students are experiencing and referring them to mental health professionals.

The theme of students’ involvement in school organizations as well as community volunteering activities was also brought up, providing even more depth to the discussion. As the study suggests, involvement in community work and service increases the students’ well-being, which gives the students some form of support.

Following that train of thought, the next theme is all about the activities with peers suggesting that those activities provide the students with ease and comfort in their time of need. At the end of her presentation, she mentioned that the ultimate goal of the study is to promote a more holistic approach to mental health. Since our Filipino youth are experiencing a mental health crisis, a fully western approach will not be the most efficient, as mentioned by Dr. Alejandria.

Subsequently, Ms. Ma. Regina Atinaja, a Guidance Counselor at the UST Counseling and Career Center, provided her reactions and insights on the presentation. Atinaja began by talking about the time when she came across a news release by the World Health Organization. It was a news article relating to the COVID-19 pandemic that triggers a 25% increase in prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide. She shared that it was a wake-up call to all countries to step-up their mental health services and support. Atinaja also urged national leaders to continue their efforts in making mental health services and support accessible to all, especially the less privileged.

The presenters of Parallel Session 4 were the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTHM) Dean Assoc. Prof. Gezzez Giezi G. Granado, DCL, Assistant Dean Assoc. Prof. Evangeline E, Timbang, Ph.D., Asst. Prof. Maria Conception A. Ang, and Ms. Fhamela F. Sarmiento, with their paper titled, “Sustainable Community鈥揃ased Tourism Potential and Development of Barangay San Manuel, Echague, Isabela in the New/Next Normal.” They discussed how the pandemic challenged the tourism industry in Isabela. Highlighting the community-based approach to improving the tourism sector, village people can build new opportunities for themselves and for their communities.

Following the presentation, Mr. Avi Ben P. Andalecio, discussed his study entitled, “Pagbalangkas: Issues and Opportunities on Natural Heritage Branding and Sustainability- The Case of UNESCO World Heritage Nomination for Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) Philippines.” The presentation highlighted the need to preserve and protect the country’s natural heritage through sustainable ecotourism development. The presentation is a testament to the role of environmental conservation in the country.

In light of the issues in sustainable tourism and national heritage, another presentation spoke on the role of heritage in the youth’s future. Mr. Jame Monren T. Mercado shared 鈥淧amana sa Mata ng mga鈥ata? (Heritage in the Eyes of the鈥hild?) A Phenomenological Study on The Experiences of Student Tour Guides on Heritage Sustainability-The Case of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.” He described how natural heritage is a historical treasure in the eyes of youth that must be preserved and protected.
Mr. Karl-Richard S. Dela Torre presented “Agkuyog: Community Participation in Tourism Development for the New Normal, the Case of Candon City, Ilocos Sur Philippines.鈥� He emphasized the importance of community engagement in promoting tourism.

Ms. Cassandra Barbara M. Aurelio, Ms. Maria Nakanomyo, and Ms. Renselle Joy DL. Palomo also shared their study, “Candon City Ecotourism Park Sustainable Tourism and Strategic Development Plan 2021-2025.” They gave a report on how tourism improved in Candon City through sustainability measures.
The same theme of community engagement in the tourism sector was highlighted by Mr. Rafael Anton Manuel M. Dionisio, Mr. Mark Ryan J. Isidro, Ms. Ana Therese Jin-ju A. Lee, Ms. Katrina Luz P. Martinez, Ms. Ginelle Aira T. Rose, Mr. Raphael Frederick M. Tamayo, Ms. Justin Miccaela T. Tampolino, and Ms. Audrey Veronica Wednesday T. Valentin in their study titled, “Myth and Reality of Community-based Tourism in Romblon, Philippines: A Structural Equation Model.鈥� The last presenters for this session were Mr. Arnulfo Ricardo A. Butiong and Ms. Kathrine Camille A. Nagal, with their study, “Recovery in the MICE Industry: The Case of Davao City.鈥�

For the sixth Parallel Session, the first presenters鈥擬s. Naomi Joyce S. Sibal, and Ms. Krizia Mile Joy B. Yu discussed, “An Evaluation Study on the Mathematics Proficiency Program of Grade 10 Aeta Learners.” The study provided insights about the academic improvement of indigenous children. Asst. Prof. Joselito G. Gutierrez, Ph.D., then shared his study, 鈥淐ontextualizing Abesamis’ Third Look at Jesus During the Time of Pandemic.鈥�

The last presenters of the session were Mr. Gabriel Luis Z. Redor and Ms. Angela Maria Tabios with their paper, “A Comparative Study Between the Impact of Traditional Parenting and Modern Parenting on a Child’s Gender Role Development Based on Conformity.鈥� Their research delved on the behavioral outcomes in children鈥檚 upbringing and gendering.

The research conference concluded with closing remarks from Asst. Prof. Gina Lontoc, Ph.D. She emphasized that the goal of research as embodied in the lessons of Bartolome de las Casas and the Salamanca process would be to empower the people, giving meaning to their lives, so that stability, truthfulness, justice, sustainability, and empowerment shall take root.

The Bartolome De Las Casas Research Conference is an annual research symposium highlighting studies discussing relevant topics concerning community engagement in national issues. It was conceived to provide a venue for Thomasians and institutional partners to share their scholarly research outputs on community-based, community participation, and service-learning research. This research conference is also dedicated to Bartolome De Las Casas, a Dominican missionary who was the first to reveal the mistreatment of indigenous peoples by Europeans and Americans in the 16th century. Thomasians are urged to follow in the footsteps of Bartolome de las Casas in advocating for the communities by engaging in community-based research that will contribute to community development.

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The Ph.D. in Health Research was recently launched by the University under the Graduate School. It is an innovative research-based degree that provides foundational coursework that focuses on health research methodologies. The program was developed in collaboration with the International Centre for Allied Health Evidence of the University of South Australia. The cohort includes six students, comprising three medical doctors and three allied health professionals.

Under the MOU, DOST-PCHRD accepted three medical doctor scholars, namely, Dr. Warren Bacorro, Dr. Mary Monica Bueno, and Dr. Ma. Belinda Fidel, who will receive privileges that cover tuition and other school fees, monthly stipend, yearly book allowance, transportation allowance, insurance, and a research grant. Additional support for ethics review fees, language editing, statistics consultation, research dissemination will also be provided.

Representing the UST Graduate School, the program鈥檚 host institution, were the Dean, Prof. Michael Anthony Vasco, Ph.D.; Assistant Dean, Prof. Camilla Vizconde, Ph.D., Faculty Secretary, Assoc. Prof. Elizabeth Arenas, Ph.D.; and Program Lead for Ph.D. in Health Research, Prof. Consuelo Gonzalez-Suarez, M.D., Ph.D. The event was also attended by key officials, administrators, and officers of UST and DOST.

The MOU was signed between the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., Ph.D., and DOST-PCHRD Executive Director Dr. Jaime C. Montoya.

The students of the Ph.D. in Health Research program are expected to graduate by 2025.

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