A research workshop was conducted in each of the three JBLFMU units, namely: JBLFMU-Arevalo (July, 2009), JBLFMU-Molo (August, 2009), and JBLCF-Bacolod (August, 2009).  Faculty whose required research outputs are due this school year were given preference to attend the workshop. 

At the end of the workshop, the participants submitted their proposals to which the facilitators  made suggestions for improvement.  They are expected to complete the research paper by December, 2009.

The speakers/facilitators included research director Dr. Eda C. Ticao,  academic affairs director Dr. Lourdes C. Aranador,  Graduate School dean Dr. Alberto J. Trinidad, research coordinators Dr. Melchor M. Magramo, Dr. Rolando A. Alimen, Dr. Brenda Tumala, and subject area head and researcher Dr. Geneva Eler.