Story by Mdpn. Hans Ibert David
Photos by Mdpn. Joeven Dolendo Jr.

Innovations and studies fortified maritime excellence as John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc., conducted its Annual Faculty and Staff Research Colloquium, 14th Student Research Colloquium, and Sharing of Best Practices at the JBL Hall under the theme “Steering Maritime Practice Through Meaningful Research”, April 10.

The colloquium then brought faculty members and student researchers for the pitch and exchange of studies and best practices, anchored on maritime education and industry-related matters.

Eight faculty and staff research presentations were featured during the morning session, which focused on community empowerment, waste management strategies, graduate attributes, service quality, rating course feasibility, student and employee Core Value integration, maritime job engagement, and academic and extracurricular engagement.

On the other hand, sharing of best practices included the “Assure-a-Child the Right Education Program” by Mrs. Mirazol D. Dionson and the “Child-Centered Disaster Risk Reduction Initiative” by 2/M Karl Danielle H. Sira, right after, Dr. Roderick R. Germo challenged researchers to move beyond studies as a mere compliance, that these must be translated into real-world applications, aligned to policy development, and sustainable solutions.

The 14th Student Research Colloquium featured student research presentations for the afternoon’s event, with the winners named for the oral and poster presentation.

Oral Research Presentation Winners:

• 1st Place – Predictors of Emotional Quotient Among Seafarers – Reyan Advincula, Bon Rogel Aguilar, Jude Keneth Agujetas, Froyland Bastonero, Rodolfo III Bullos, Joseph Anthony Estrada, Jev Momblan, John Nicklaus Vergara (Presenter: Mdpn. Jude Keneth P. Agujetas; Adviser: Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas)
• 2nd Place – Filipino Students’ Difficulties in Acquiring Company Placement After Having Completed Classroom Instruction – Jade Apdua, Hans Ibert David, Joeven Dolendo, Christian Fabela, Jexine Ysabelle Hibionada, Francine Oarde, Cresa Sabio, Gio Soquena (Presenter: Hans Ibert R. David; Adviser: Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas)
• 3rd Place – General Safety Awareness Among Deck Cadets During Onboard Training – Jan Qynlymer C. Aaron, John Allyn Nor L. Bulquiren, Christian James A. Caduco, KC A. Catedral, Nixon Rhey D. Dumadara, Clent Jade A. Ganadores, Earl Joshua L. Sarsuza, Rosandrew C. Tuma-ob (Presenter: Christian James A. Caduco; Adviser: Dr. Eric Madera)

Poster Research Presentation Winners:

• 1st Place – Port Watchkeeping Concepts Learned and Students’ Level of Satisfaction in Utilizing M/V John B. Lacson – Vaughn Ronnie Amboy, Nilo Jude Thaddeus Baltar, Carl Jan Louis Ebesate, Franz Cedric Flores, Mark Ian Leysa, Cyd Theodore Salario, Jules Angelo Sebastian, Lance Oliver Viadumang (Presenter: Mark Ian A. Leysa; Adviser: Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas)
• 2nd Place – Level of Awareness of BSMT Students on Maritime Accidents Caused by Human Error – Mark Calidades, Nikki Gem Cerenado, John Paul Dangan, Romeo Olicia Jr., Jan Clarence Otian, Adrian Salibio, Vynce Darwin Samelo (Presenter: Nikki Gem F. Cerenado; Adviser: Dr. Roderick R. Germo)
• 3rd Place – Common First Aid Practices Among Seafarers – Bernard Paul Acuesta, Jhon Lester Alabot, Justine Esteva, Christine Leire Malapit, Jason Clyde Olivares, Conner Leandro Salcedo, Renilo Sucalip, Geormagne Vann Tupas (Presenter: Geormagne Vann A. Tupas; Adviser: Dr. Emilie C. Coo)

The colloquium concluded with strengthening maritime excellence as it aligns through the united nations sustainable development goals each research study fits, with the event namely on SDG 4 — Quality Education, SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.

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