Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) Main Campus I served as the venue for academic discourse during day two of the 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐀𝐀𝐏 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐈𝐑𝐃𝐂) on June 19, 2026. The day featured a dynamic lineup of poster presentations, intensive judging, and highly anticipated parallel breakout sessions spanning multiple disciplines.
The parallel breakout sessions were split across three venues, giving researchers a platform to present solutions to real-world problems. The official list of winners showcases exceptional work across all fields:
𝟭. 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵
𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚: Garry A. Benico – Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the Philippines: Distribution, Taxonomy, and Emerging Threats
𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚: Hazzel Mae E. Tinguban – Knowledge, Motivations, and Barriers Influencing Voluntary Blood Donation Among College Students in Dumaguete
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𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚: Jennel Jane S. Mabatid – Extracellular Enzymes and Mycoremediation Potential Endophytic Fungi from Different Beach Plants
𝟮. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆
𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚: Jean Carrem R. Esparcia – Techgiya: Mobile-Based Sentiment Analysis Chatbot
𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚: Oliver R. Gagarin – Designing of Vanadium Redox Flow Battery In Hybrid Renewable Energy System: An Optimization Analysis For Educational and Commercial Buildings In The Philippines
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚: Johann Heinrich P. Malongo – Design and Fabrication of a Dual-Purpose Multifunctional Machine for Dough Cutting and Root Crop Slicing Applications
𝟯. 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚: Eden Grace V. Tabanao – An Assessment of the Needs, Challenges, and Opportunities Among Persons Deprived of Liberty
𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚: Philner P. Salindo – Advancing Disaster Resilience in the Philippines: Blueprint for Education Extension Initiative
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚: Albert C. Albina – Influence of Grit and Gratitude on the Happiness of Public Elementary School Teachers Across Career Stages
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀:
𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚: Ma. Andrea L. Dismaya - Central Luzon State University
𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚: Michelle S. Ebasan - Siquijor State College
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚: Liezel E. Pajulas - Siquijor State College
The event concluded with closing remarks from Dr. Laura B. Fermo, JAAP Vice President, who commended the researchers for their invaluable contributions to contemporary science, technology, and social development.
The diverse range of research topics presented during the conference underscores NORSU's commitment to fostering impactful studies that tackle pressing environmental, technological, and societal challenges.
