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27/09/2026

𝗩𝗣 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Happy Birthday to our dear VP for Research and Innovation, Dr. Maria Linda B. Arquiza! 🎉💐

More than our boss, you are our achiever-maker, mother, sister, and enabler of leaders—the one who gives us direction, trusts our potential, and inspires us to go beyond what we think we can achieve.

Thank you for leading with purpose, empowering with heart, and bringing out the best in us.

Happy Birthday, Ma’am Malen!

May you be blessed with more years of purpose, success, and meaningful impact. ❤️✨

19/09/2026

| 🚀 𝐔𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨 𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 5 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

Got an innovative idea that can create real-world impact? Whether your passion is AgriTech, EnviTech, HealthTech, EdTech, Smart Technology, or another emerging technology, this is your opportunity to transform your idea into a promising venture!

The University of Mindanao Technology Business Incubator (TBI) invites innovative and entrepreneurial students to participate in the UMasenso Hub Cohort 5 Pre-Incubation Program.

👥 𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏?

Open to students from all colleges and branches of the University of Mindanao.

Participants are encouraged to form a startup team of 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 (3) 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬, with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We also encourage teams to promote gender diversity by including both male and female members.

📋 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨

Prepare the following:

• 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 – What specific problem are you addressing?
• 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – What innovative product, service, or technology will you offer?
• 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 – Who are your intended customers or beneficiaries?
• 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14I94-Mp_WA5IXxzQ7C4JVko9tbYl8nVc?usp=sharing
• 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lWE4ggJxEurDZTtab6rdjjgorvcc6g6N?usp=sharing

📅 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 18, 2026

🏆 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝑵𝒆𝒙𝒕?

The 𝐓𝐨𝐩 10 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 will be officially announced on the UMasenso Hub page and will proceed to the UMasenso Hub Pre-Incubation Program.

Winning teams will have the opportunity to be onboarded into the TBI’s incubation program, gaining access to mentorship, capacity-building activities, business development support, and opportunities to further develop their ventures.

📝 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆

https://forms.gle/gnQLbteEArhVEvJw9

🌱 Let’s plant ideas, nurture innovation, and grow solutions that make a difference.

Your idea could be the next venture that transforms communities. Start your entrepreneurial journey with UMasenso Hub Cohort 5!

04/09/2026

| 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

Project FEAS continues to strengthen its research capacity as Ms. Khareen Culajara, the Lead Writer of the project, mentors student research assistants on systematic literature review (SLR) last August 26, 2026, equipping them with essential competencies as the project moves into the scholarly writing phase

The mentoring session introduced the student research assistants, who are from the Psychology Program, to the systematic process of identifying, screening, evaluating, and synthesizing relevant scholarly literature. Ms. Culajara guided the students through key components of conducting an SLR, including the formulation of research questions, development of search strategies, application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, critical appraisal of studies, and synthesis of evidence.

The training forms part of the ongoing research process of Project FEAS, which is now venturing into the writing of two research articles that serve as foundational scholarly outputs at the beginning of the project. The articles are intended to establish a comprehensive evidence base and provide the scholarly grounding necessary for the succeeding stages of the Development and Psychometric Validation of the Filipino Eco-Anxiety Scale (FEAS).

For the student research assistants, the activity provides an opportunity to learn research methodology while directly contributing to the project's scholarly work. Under Ms. Culajara's mentorship, they are being trained not only to locate and organize relevant studies but also to critically examine evidence, identify research gaps, synthesize findings, and translate the literature into rigorous academic writing.

The initiative reflects Project FEAS' commitment to making research capacity building an integral part of project implementation. Rather than treating students merely as research support, the project provides them with opportunities to participate in actual research processes—from literature searching and evidence synthesis to scholarly writing—allowing them to develop competencies through hands-on experience and mentorship.

Project FEAS, or the Development and Psychometric Validation of the Filipino Eco-Anxiety Scale, is funded by the Department of Science and Technology–National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) under its Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program. Through this support, the project advances not only its scientific objective of developing and validating a Filipino-context instrument for eco-anxiety but also its broader goal of nurturing research capabilities among emerging researchers.

As the team begins developing its first two research articles, the systematic literature review mentoring underscores an important foundation of scientific inquiry: meaningful research begins with understanding what is already known, recognizing what remains unexplored, and building new knowledge upon a carefully established body of evidence.

04/09/2026

| 𝗨𝗠-𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗨𝗠 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗼𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The University Of Mindanao(Official Page) through its Research and Innovation Center's UMasenso Hub and ITSO sent UM Digos Research and Innovation Center - RIC to AMBIT 2026 (Advancing and Mobilizing Breakthrough Innovations) held on August 27, 2026, at Caraga State University, Butuan City. Three teams participated with the different competitions and among them, Project ProWESS (Provincial Workforce Enabling System thru Scholarships) emerged as second-place winner in the Commercial Video Competition, bringing recognition to UM’s continuing efforts to develop technology-driven solutions that respond to real-world challenges.

Representing ProWESS was Mr. Eduard L. Pulvera, Project Staff and QMO Assistant Manager of UM Digos, with assistance from Mr. Arthurbonn Mapula, DTPs Office Assistant. Developed under the DOST PCIEERD GODDESS Program and led by Dr. John Vianne B. Murcia, ProWESS is a digital platform developed by UM Digos College in partnership with the Provincial Capitol of Davao del Sur and the Public Employment Service Office (PESO). The project brings together a mobile application for scholars and a web-based platform for government, creating a more connected and efficient system for scholarship administration and workforce-related services. Its recognition at AMBIT 2026 underscores how innovations developed within the academe can move beyond the laboratory and become practical solutions for public service.

Joining ProWESS in representing UM were Project e4PsMap, represented by its System Programmer Mr. John Raven Manulat, and Project SINAG, represented by Mr. Ralph Ian Noynay. The e4PsMap, joined as Poster Entry, is a digital visualization and data dashboard system designed to help local governments monitor the compliance rates and progress of beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The said project is also led by Dr. John Vianne B. Murcia funded under the DOST-PCIEERD GODDESS Program. Meanwhile, SINAG—SGLGB Insights Nurturing Assessments and Governance, joined as Pitching Entry, is a web-based assessment and analytics application designed to assist barangays in assessing their performance under the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB), with its initial application supporting the barangays of Sulop.

Together, the three entries showcased UM’s growing portfolio of digital innovations for governance, social protection, and community development.

The UM delegation was also accompanied by the UMasenso and Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO) teams, represented by Engr. Jetron Adtoon, the Manager of the Hub, and Mr. Kit Benjo Dumancas, ITSO's Technical Assistant, respectively. Their participation reflected the collaborative ecosystem behind UM’s innovation initiatives—where project developers, technical personnel, technology-transfer advocates, and institutional support units work together to move ideas toward utilization and impact.

More than a competition, AMBIT 2026 became a platform for UM to demonstrate that breakthrough innovations are not measured only by technological novelty, but by their capacity to address actual needs and create meaningful value for communities and public institutions.

ProWESS’s second-place finish is therefore more than a competition result. It is a testament to the potential of research, technology, and innovation to become solutions that are felt beyond the university. Through ProWESS, e4PsMap, and SINAG, UM Digos continues to demonstrate a clear direction: developing innovations that do not remain as ideas on paper, but are transformed into working systems that help government, communities, and people navigate real challenges.

At AMBIT 2026, UM Digos did not merely participate—it brought with it a portfolio of innovations that showed how research and development can become technology in action, governance made smarter, and innovation made relevant to the people it seeks to serve.

26/08/2026

Congratulations to our faculty members! A remarkable achievement for research, innovation, and inclusive disaster communication!

The English Language Program proudly congratulates Dr. Maico Demi B. Aperocho and Dr. Jennifer S. Payot-Lanoy for securing a generous funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)- National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) to pursue their groundbreaking research project:

“Project TINGOG (Tailored Inclusive and Nativized Geographically-Oriented Government Communication): Fighting Disaster Linguicism thru Indigenization of Disaster Communication Materials in Davao City.”

This pioneering study seeks to advance inclusive, culturally responsive, and geographically grounded disaster communication, recognizing the importance of language and local context in ensuring that vital disaster information reaches and resonates with diverse communities. This project will benefit Davao City's 11 tribes, especially pre- and during disasters.

Your achievement is a testament to the power of research that responds to real community needs and contributes meaningfully to building safer, more inclusive, and resilient communities.

Congratulations, Dr. Aperocho and Dr. Payot-Lanoy! May this project open new pathways for impactful research and innovation in Davao City and beyond.

Padayon sa panukiduki, serbisyo, ug inobasyon!

14/08/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀

The Project FEAS (Development and Psychometric Validation of the Filipino Eco-Anxiety Scale in Shoreline Communities in the Davao Region) team of the University of Mindanao - Digos College (UMDC) conducted an initial project meeting and orientation for selected undergraduate students who will serve as Student-Research Assistants (SRAs) under the project’s personnel services team.

Held as part of the project’s initial preparations, the meeting provided an opportunity for the FEAS team to align expectations, clarify roles and responsibilities, and establish the groundwork for the project’s upcoming pre-implementation meeting with the Department of Science and Technology–National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) Central Office.

The orientation also introduced the undergraduate students to their prospective roles in the implementation of Project FEAS. As Student-Research Assistants, they are expected to work closely with the research team in various scholarly and project-related activities while gaining firsthand experience in the conduct of an externally funded research project.

More than providing personnel support, the project seeks to make the students’ involvement a meaningful research capacity-building opportunity. Through their engagement, the students will be exposed to research processes, technical activities, data-related tasks, research ethics, documentation, and other scholarly practices relevant to the project.

The FEAS team emphasized that the students’ participation is envisioned as a learning-and-research partnership, where they can contribute to the project while simultaneously developing competencies that may support their future academic and professional pursuits.

The initial meeting marks an important step toward the formal implementation of Project FEAS. With the research team, student-research assistants, and project personnel working toward a shared direction, the University of Mindanao continues to demonstrate its commitment to developing not only research outputs but also the next generation of researchers.

As Project FEAS moves toward its pre-implementation phase with NRCP, the team looks forward to building a collaborative research environment where scientific inquiry, mentorship, and student development converge toward generating meaningful evidence on eco-anxiety and its implications for shoreline communities.

01/08/2026

| 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

The Research and Innovation Center (RIC) of the University of Mindanao formally concluded the academic year through a convergence meeting that gathered its personnel and Research Coordinators (RCs) to celebrate institutional accomplishments, exchange best practices, and strengthen strategies for the coming academic year.

The convergence served as a venue to present the collective achievements of the Research and Innovation Center, highlighting significant milestones attained through the dedication and collaboration of its offices, colleges, and research units. The activity reaffirmed the University's commitment to fostering a vibrant research and innovation culture anchored on excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

One of the highlights of the program was the presentation of best practices by the Research Coordinators. Representing their respective colleges, the coordinators shared successful initiatives that contributed to enhancing research productivity within their units. They also provided practical recommendations and innovative strategies aimed at further improving the University's research ecosystem, increasing faculty and student engagement, and strengthening institutional research performance.

The exchange of experiences and insights encouraged meaningful discussions among participants, allowing the Research and Innovation Center to identify common strengths, emerging opportunities, and priority areas for continuous enhancement.

In closing, the Research Coordinators and RIC personnel were recognized and congratulated for their invaluable individual contributions to the collective success of the Research and Innovation Center. Their unwavering commitment, teamwork, and passion for research have been instrumental in advancing the University's research and innovation agenda throughout the academic year.

As the academic year comes to a close, the convergence underscored that the accomplishments of the Research and Innovation Center are the result of a shared vision and the collective efforts of every Research Coordinator and personnel.

With renewed commitment and stronger collaboration, the Center led by Dr. Maria Linda B. Arquiza, the Vice President for Research and Innovation, looks forward to achieving even greater milestones in the years ahead.

01/08/2026

| 𝗨𝗠𝗗𝗖'𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

UM Digos College (UMDC) marked another significant milestone in its research and innovation initiatives as Project FEAS (Filipino Eco-Anxiety Scale) received regional support from the Regional Development Council (RDC) XI for its community engagement and expert validation activities.

The endorsement was granted by the Regional Development Council XI following the recommendation of the Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Council (RRDIC) XI, recognizing the project's relevance and potential contribution to addressing emerging environmental and mental health concerns in the Davao Region.

Project FEAS aims to develop and validate a culturally responsive instrument that measures eco-anxiety among Filipinos, particularly in shoreline communities that are increasingly exposed to the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation. Through community engagement and expert validation, the project seeks to ensure that the assessment tool reflects local realities while meeting rigorous scientific standards.

The regional endorsement affirms the significance of the project's objectives and highlights the confidence of regional development and research stakeholders in its potential to generate evidence that can inform policies, programs, and interventions related to climate resilience and psychosocial well-being.

The support from RDC XI also strengthens collaboration among government agencies, academic institutions, and community partners, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the psychological impacts of environmental change. It further underscores the role of higher education institutions in producing research that directly responds to regional and national development priorities.

With the endorsement of RDC XI upon the recommendation of RRDIC XI, UMDC's Project FEAS is poised to advance its community-based activities and expert validation process, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders in developing a scientifically sound and locally relevant eco-anxiety scale for the Filipino context.

The milestone reflects the UM Digos College's continuing commitment to research excellence and community-responsive innovation, demonstrating how academic research can contribute meaningful solutions to pressing environmental and societal challenges.

30/07/2026

| 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂!

Survey Link: https://tinyurl.com/IPO2026StudExp

We are delighted to invite you to participate in our University Student Experience Survey. This survey is being conducted by the Institute of Popular Opinion (IPO). Our objective is to gather valuable feedback regarding your experiences at your respective universities in order to improve the quality of higher education across the country.

Purpose of the Survey:

The purpose of the survey is to understand your experiences related to the academic environment, extracurricular involvement, university facilities, student services, teaching-learning quality, and overall satisfaction of your university. Your feedback will help us identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement in our higher education system.

Instructions:

Please find attached a list of statements related to your university experience. You are requested to rate your agreement with each statement on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 stands for Strongly Disagree and 5 stands for Strongly Agree. There are no right or wrong answers, your honest opinion is what counts.

1. Read each statement carefully.
2. Reflect on your experiences and choose the option that best represents your opinion
3. Try to answer all statements. If a statement does not apply to you (e.g. if you do not use university accommodation), please choose the "Not Applicable" option.

We understand that your time is valuable, and we sincerely appreciate your contribution to this important endeavour. The survey should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.

Thank you for your time and valuable insights. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or at [email protected]

Survey Link: https://tinyurl.com/IPO2026StudExp

24/07/2026

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦

UM Digos College proudly marks the official commencement of Project FEAS, a pioneering research initiative funded by the Department of Science and Technology – National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST–NRCP) under its Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program.

Project FEAS aims to develop and psychometrically validate the Filipino Eco-Anxiety Scale, a culturally grounded and scientifically robust instrument designed to assess eco-anxiety among Filipinos. By providing a reliable and valid measure of climate-related psychological distress, the project seeks to contribute to evidence-based research, mental health interventions, environmental policy, and climate resilience initiatives in the Philippines.

As the implementing institution, the UM Digos College reaffirms its commitment to advancing impactful research that addresses emerging societal challenges through scientific innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. The project reflects the University's continuing pursuit of research excellence and its dedication to generating knowledge that benefits communities and informs national development.

The Project FEAS is composed of members from the Research and Innovation Center and Department of Arts and Sciences Education.

Stay tuned for more updates on Project FEAS as we embark on this meaningful journey toward understanding and addressing eco-anxiety in the Philippine context.

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