ULS Graduate School Holds Research Colloquium 2026
The Graduate School of the University of La Salette, Inc. (ULS) conducted its Research Colloquium at the Center for Professional Development on August 8, 2026, participated by graduate school faculty members and students, with the theme “Knowledge in Action: Graduate Research for Human Development and Social Transformation, Advancing the SDGs with Truth, Service, and Excellence.”
Participants presented their research studies in the fields of health, education, technology, entrepreneurship, environmental management, and community development.
Benedict B. Marquez, Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), received the Best Presenter Award for his study, “Barriers, Readiness, and Challenges of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) in Utilizing Electronic Health Records Systems (EHRS).” Meanwhile, Mynchilyn A. Pale, Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM), earned the Best Research Paper Award for her study, “Flood Hazard and Risk Assessment of Lower Magat River Basin Using Geospatial Technologies: Basis for Developing Flood Hazard Map.”
Other awardees were Jaycell A. Tucay (MAEd-PE), First Runner-Up for Best Presenter; Reymond C. Dalupang (MIT), Second Runner-Up for Best Presenter and First Runner-Up for Best Research Paper; and Jose S. Sabaulan (DBA), Second Runner-Up for Best Research Paper.
In her opening remarks, Dr. Madeilyn B. Estacio, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School, highlighted the importance of graduate research in addressing community concerns and supporting sustainable development.
A panel of evaluators composed of Dr. Darin Jan C. Tindowen, Dr. Client William M. Malinao, and Dr. Denson M. Liday reviewed the presentations and provided comments and recommendations to the presenters.