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The conference, held on October 10-11 at the URS Morong Campus in Rizal and via Zoom, showcased groundbreaking research and innovative solutions from various fields.
According to BukSU’s Research and Development Unit, the participation in IMREACH 2024 reinforced the university’s commitment to fostering a culture of research and innovation among its faculty and students.
The following faculty members received recognition during the event:
Best Paper Awards:
First Place:
Empowering the Higaunon Women: Evaluating the Impact of Capacity-Building Programs on the IAHTCO Food Processors
Category: Sustainable Communities and Cities
Authors: Astred Jill A. Catolpos, Gela Mae C. Zamayla
Third Place:
Innovative Approaches to Education: Assessing the Outcomes of Radyo Eskwela in Delivering Alternative Learning
Category: Quality Education
Author: Joanne Vivien B. Necosia
Third Place:
Beyond Participation: A Multifaceted Evaluation of the Differently Abled Magkanegosyo, Magkatrabaho Extension Project
Category: Sustainable Communities and Cities
Authors: Joy Amor P. Montales, Helen P. Garcia, John Paul S. Medrano
Best e-Poster Awards:
First Place:
Empowering the Higaunon Women
Category: Sustainable Communities and Cities
Authors: Astred Jill A. Catolpos, Gela Mae C. Zamayla
Second Place:
Innovative Approaches to Education: Assessing the Outcomes of Radyo Eskwela in Delivering Alternative Learning
Category: Quality Education
Author: Joanne Vivien B. Necosia
Third Place:
Outcomes of the Technical Skills Training Completed by Out-of-School Youths and Adults
Category: Sustainable Communities and Cities
Authors: Chaseur Leo Vann O. Ontolan, Anna Wilda C. Tado, Kenneth D. Secretaria
Best Oral Presenter Awards:
First Place:
Unlocking Outcomes: The Implementation of Workplace English Training for Barangay Secretaries
Category: Quality Education
Presenter: Lora E. Añar
First Place:
Beyond Participation: Evaluation of the Differently Abled Magkanegosyo, Magkatrabaho Extension Project
Category: Sustainable Communities and Cities
Presenter: Joy Amor P. Montales
Second Place:
Outcomes of the Technical Skills Training for Out-of-School Youths and Adults
Category: Sustainable Communities and Cities
Presenter: Chaseur Leo Vann O. Ontolan
(BukSU-Information Unit)

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