USeP College of Education

The University of Southeastern Philippines College of Education proudly congratulates our BSEd Science 3 student, Ms. Diane Patrice A. Soliman, for being hailed as Hiyas sa Kaliwatan 2026 during the Coronation of Hiyas ng Kadayawan 2026 at USeP Gymnasium and Cultural Center on August 13, 2026!

A proud member of the Tribu Bagobo-Klata, Diane's victory is a celebration of her indigenous roots and a testament to her poise, intelligence, and cultural pride. Her achievement brings great honor to her IP/ICC, her family, and the entire USeP community.

We are incredibly proud of you, Diane! Continue to shine and inspire as a true bearer of our region's rich heritage.

Padayon, Hiyas!

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CONGRATULATIONS, HIYAS NG KADAYAWAN 2026! 👑

The University of Southeastern Philippines College of Education proudly congratulates our BSEd Science alumna, Ms. Christine Faith P. Gawilan, for being crowned Hiyas ng Kadayawan 2026!

A proud member of the Matigsalug IP/ICC, Christine bested a strong field of candidates during the Coronation Night last August 13, 2026 at the USeP Gymnasium and Cultural Center. Her victory is a celebration of her indigenous heritage and a testament to her grace, intelligence, and cultural pride.

Her achievement brings great honor to her IP/ICC, her family, and the entire USeP community. She stands as an inspiration to all, embodying the excellence and cultural consciousness that the College of Education upholds.

We are immensely proud of you, Christine! May your reign be meaningful and inspiring.

Padayon, Hiyas!

ATTENTION GRADUATE SCHOOL FACULTY & STUDENTS!

Mark your calendars! The Graduate School of Education is holding its College-Wide Student Orientation this coming Saturday, August 15, 2026.

This is a required event for all Graduate School faculty and students. Please ensure your attendance as we kick off the academic year with important updates and information.

Date: August 15, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 1:30 PM
Platform: Via Zoom
Join here: https://zoom.us/launch/jc/93332073626
Meeting ID: 933 3207 3626
Passcode: 149192

You may also join with Google Meet
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Please log in on time. We look forward to seeing everyone there!





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[𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗨𝗣] Only a few weeks to go before the 47th Commencement Exercises of the University of Southeastern Philippines!
To help you stay guided on the schedule of graduation activities across campuses, please refer to the posters below.
The guidelines and other important information for the Commencement Exercises will be released soon.
Stay tuned for official announcements and prepare ahead for your big day, graduates!

[ANNOUNCEMENT] Attention All Graduate Students! Join us for the University-Wide Graduate School Orientation on August 15, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN via Zoom and Google Meet!
This is an important opportunity to learn about university policies, resources, and services to help you excel in your graduate studies. Your participation is highly encouraged!
Zoom Joining Info:
Link: https://tinyurl.com/GSOrientation1stSem
Meeting ID: 954 9287 6071
Passcode: 633747
Google Meet Joining Info:
Link: meet.google.com/sip-gbib-vzr
We can't wait to see you! Don't miss out on this essential event to kickstart your academic journey.

[ANNOUNCEMENT] Attention All Graduate Students! Join us for the University-Wide Graduate School Orientation on August 15, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN via Zoom and Google Meet!

This is an important opportunity to learn about university policies, resources, and services to help you excel in your graduate studies. Your participation is highly encouraged!

Zoom Joining Info:
Link: https://tinyurl.com/GSOrientation1stSem
Meeting ID: 954 9287 6071
Passcode: 633747

Google Meet Joining Info:
Link: meet.google.com/sip-gbib-vzr

We can't wait to see you! Don't miss out on this essential event to kickstart your academic journey.

[𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞] USeP strengthens ISO 21001 readiness through AdCo GO Forum on Risk and Opportunity Management

The University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) strengthened its implementation of Risk and Opportunity Management (ROM) through the Administrative Council Governance and Operations Forum (AdCo GO Forum): Re-orientation and Workshop on the Proper Accomplishment of the Risk and Opportunity Management (ROM) Forms, held on 03–04 August 2026 at the USeP Social Hall, Obrero Campus.

Read here: https://www.usep.edu.ph/blog/2026/08/07/usep-strengthens-iso-21001-readiness-through-adco-go-forum-on-risk-and-opportunity-management/

The two-day capability-building activity brought together members of the Administrative Council, Delivery Unit heads and their designated representatives, Document Control Custodians (DCCs), members of the ISO Risk and Opportunity Management Committee, and other concerned University personnel.

Through technical discussions, demonstrations, guided workshops, and the presentation and review of outputs, the Forum strengthened the participants’ understanding and application of the University’s ROM process in accordance with the revised Procedures Manual on Risk and Opportunity Management (PM-USeP-ROM).

The activity also provided an opportunity to address common findings and inconsistencies identified during the mock audit conducted on 15–16 July 2026. It formed part of the University’s preparations for the Stage 1 ISO 21001:2018 Educational Organizations Management System (EOMS) Certification Audit by TÜV Rheinland on 24–28 August 2026.

USeP President Dr. Bonifacio G. Gabales Jr. emphasized that ROM should not be viewed merely as an exercise in accomplishing forms or complying with audit requirements. Rather, it is an essential management and stewardship tool that supports informed decision-making, accountability, responsible resource utilization, continuity of operations, and improved service to the University’s stakeholders.

Highlighting the broader significance of strengthening institutional systems, President Gabales said, “When we strengthen our systems, we strengthen our people. When we strengthen our people, we strengthen our University. And when we strengthen our University, we transform communities.”

Vice President for Planning and Quality Assurance Dr. Tamara Cher R. Mercado discussed the rationale and objectives of the Forum and guided participants through the revised PM-USePROM, the prescribed ROM forms, SWOT Analysis, and key preparations for the ISO 21001:2018 audit.

Dr. Mercado reminded the participants that audit readiness is demonstrated not only through complete documentation but also through the actual implementation and effectiveness of the University’s systems.

“The audit is not only an inspection of documents. It is a verification that USeP’s educational management system is understood, implemented, effective, and continually improved,” she emphasized.

The technical sessions covered the major components of the University’s ROM process. Ms. Leah S. Serapio, Deputy Director of the Institutional Accreditation and Certification Assurance Unit, discussed the identification of interested parties and the determination of their relevant needs and expectations.

Quality Assurance Division Acting Director Mr. Marvin S. Lagmay facilitated the discussions on the Risk Assessment and Treatment Registry and the Opportunity Action Plan. These sessions guided participants in identifying and assessing risks, determining appropriate treatment measures, recognizing opportunities, and developing actions that support the objectives of their respective Delivery Units.
The workshops enabled participants to review, update, and refine their ROM documents in line with the revised procedures and Public Affairs Division Page 3 of 4 prescribed forms. They also addressed common documentation issues and worked toward greater consistency in identifying risks and opportunities, describing their potential effects, and establishing appropriate actions, responsibilities, timelines, and monitoring measures.

Secretary of the University and the Board of Regents Dr. Joan D. Gervacio encouraged the participants to translate what they had learned into clear, consistent, and meaningful action. She underscored that the Delivery Units’ ROM documents should reflect processes that are genuinely understood and implemented, rather than documents prepared solely for audit purposes.

The Forum was led by the Office of the President and the Office of the Vice President for Planning and Quality Assurance through the Quality Assurance Division, with the Office of the Secretary of the University and the University Records Office serving as the Event Secretariat.

As USeP advances toward ISO 21001:2018 certification, the AdCo GO Forum reaffirmed the University’s commitment to good governance, quality assurance, informed decision-making, and continuous improvement through proactive and effective Risk and Opportunity Management.

[𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘, 𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗦!] The University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) warmly welcomes all incoming and continuing Undergraduate and Graduate School students for Academic Year 2026–2027!

A new academic year marks another opportunity to learn, discover, innovate, and grow. Whether you are taking your first steps into the University or continuing your academic journey, you are part of a community committed to excellence, service, and building a better future.

Get to know your University by visiting the official USeP website: www.usep.edu.ph.

Stay informed on the latest University announcements, events, opportunities, and student activities by following the official USeP social media channels:

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You may also follow the official pages of your respective Academic Units for campus-specific announcements and updates:

Obrero Campus
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• School of Law: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093901897937

Mintal Campus
• College of Development and Management: https://www.facebook.com/usepmintalofficial

Malabog Extension Campus
• https://www.facebook.com/usepmec/

Tagum-Mabini Campus
• https://www.facebook.com/useptagummabini
• College of Agriculture and Related Sciences: http://www.usep.edu.ph/cars/
• College of Teacher Education and Technology: https://www.facebook.com/usepctet
• School of Medicine: https://www.facebook.com/UsePSchoolofMedicine

Need assistance? Chat with SePhi, the University's AI chatbot, at: https://m.me/USePofficial.

Here's to a year of new beginnings, meaningful learning, and shared success. Welcome to another year of pursuing excellence and building dreams without limits.

[𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧] Check out the Admission and Enrollment process for Master’s and Doctorate Programs for the 1st Semester of A.Y. 2026-2027.

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Access the Online Enrollment System (OES):
Log in using your student portal ID number and password at https://oes.usep.edu.ph

Step-by-step Guide: https://tinyurl.com/OESGuideGradSchool Instructional Video: https://tinyurl.com/OES-Instructional-Video

𝗨𝗦𝗲𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗨 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

A faculty member of the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) College of Education earned the Best Research Presenter Award during the 27th Philippine Association of Technology and Home Economics State Colleges and Universities (PATHESCU), Inc. Conference and Training, reaffirming the University's commitment to research excellence and evidence-based policy development.

𝗠𝗿. 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼, faculty member of the Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLEd) program, received the recognition for presenting the research paper, "𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝘿𝙞𝙚𝙩 (𝘾𝙤𝙃𝘿) 𝙫𝙨. 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙛𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙑𝙪𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣," co-authored with 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗔. 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮 and 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝘃𝗮 𝗤. 𝗘𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲. The conference centered on the theme, "Nutrition, Culinary Heritage, Food Systems, and Sustainable Consumption."

The award-winning study examined the affordability of nutritious diets by comparing local retail food prices with the Philippine dietary guidelines. Findings revealed that meeting the Pinggang Pinoy dietary recommendations has become financially unattainable for many minimum-wage, single-income households in the Davao Region, with the estimated daily cost of a healthy diet exceeding 110 percent of baseline daily earnings. The research highlighted the growing impact of food inflation on nutrition accessibility, earning recognition from the conference's panel of evaluators.

Complementing the award-winning presentation were two additional research studies presented by Mr. Del Rosario. The first, "𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙤-𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝘿𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝘼 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙮 (𝙉𝙉𝙎)," co-authored with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗼, examined the structural factors contributing to childhood undernutrition. The study identified household poverty and limited maternal education as significant determinants of stunting and wasting among children in the region.

The second study, "𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙤'𝙨 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚: 𝘼 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮-𝙎𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛-𝙎𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙙𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣," explored the relationship between agricultural production and food security. It underscored how an export-oriented agricultural system generates surpluses in commercial crops while local communities remain dependent on external supply chains for nutrient-rich staple foods essential to a healthy diet.

Collectively, the three studies emphasize the need for evidence-informed policies that strengthen local food systems, improve nutrition affordability, and promote equitable access to healthy food. The researchers likewise recommended integrating actual dietary costs into regional wage assessments and supporting localized food production to address food insecurity.

The USeP College of Education congratulates Mr. Del Rosario and his co-authors for this remarkable achievement and for contributing meaningful research that addresses pressing societal issues through data-driven scholarship.

This accomplishment supports the University's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2: Zero Hunger, by promoting food security and improved nutrition; SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, through research that advances public health outcomes; and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, by informing policies that consider the affordability of healthy diets for working families.