LCUP - Research and Innovation

𝙋𝙐𝘽𝙇𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎 | 𝘽𝙀𝘿 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞-𝙆𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 🍌🥭🍎

The Carthage Activity Center buzzed with heat and the aroma of delicious dishes as Basic Education Department students went head-to-head to see who could cook up the best and healthiest meryenda last July 17, 2026 🔥

Guided by their respective class advisers, the students were put on the challenge of creating a very delicious, yet healthy 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢 that focuses on the ingredient assigned to them per level.

This initiative perfectly embodies the Augustinian-Marian spirit of courage, encouraging the students to step out of their comfort zone and face the heat of the competition, and the value of humility where in spite of having to compete, continue to show deep respect and honor towards their competitors.

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 | 𝗟𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘁. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗹

Deeply rooted in its rich history, LCUP joyfully commemorates the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, the patroness of our parish and the namesake of the university’s former identity.

LCUP administrators, faculty, and staff, alongside Grade 11 students from the Barasoain Campus, gathered to celebrate the feast with a Holy Mass at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, famously known as the Barasoain Church.

In a solemn double celebration, the official oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected student leaders was also held during the Eucharistic celebration.

SAY HELLO TO THE OVPRI TEAM (S.Y. 2026–2027)! 👋

Meet the dedicated people behind the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, always ready to help turn your big ideas into real-world impact!

This dynamic team is spearheaded by our remarkably cool and visionary Vice President for Research and Innovation, Dr. Mark Rey C. Santos.

Steering our core initiatives across different specialized units are:

The Research Unit: Leading the charge is the Research Director, Ms. Mariefe B. Cruz, working hand-in-hand with Ms. Elaine Joy P. Ocampo, our Research Assistant.

The Innovation Unit: Pioneering breakthroughs and data-driven solutions throughout the university is Mr. Patrick Bryan N. Teodoro, serving as both Innovation Officer and University Statistician.

The Publications Unit: Amplifying our academic voice is the duo of Ms. Miriam Joy C. Rafol, Publications Officer and Mr. Marlou T. Diama, Publications Assistant.

Intellectual Property: Ensuring our university's brilliant ideas and creations are fully protected is Ms. Reina Rica C. Fajardo, our Intellectual Property Officer.

And of course, the team would never be complete without the backbone of our daily operations, our ever-reliable Secretary to the VPRI, Ms. Nazreen Joy C. Leonido.

Whether you are looking to launch a research study, protect an invention, or publish your next big paper, the OVPRI team is here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s innovate together! 👋🌱

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦 | 𝗟𝗖𝗨𝗣-𝗚𝗘&𝗥𝗔 𝟱.𝟬

Some of the most meaningful ideas emerge when disciplines meet, perspectives converge, and research is allowed to move beyond our classrooms, laboratories, and journals into the communities we hope to serve.

It is in this spirit that La Consolacion University Philippines, in partnership with the Globus Education & Research Association (GE&RA), invites scholars, researchers, educators, professionals, practitioners, and students from around the world to participate in the:

𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐂𝐔𝐏-𝐆𝐄&𝐑𝐀 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐋𝐂𝐔𝐏-𝐆𝐄&𝐑𝐀 𝟓.𝟎) 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Hybrid Conference | BarCIE International Center and Online Platforms

Theme:𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚, 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨: 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩

The most pressing challenges of our time cannot be addressed by a single discipline alone. They require conversations that cross boundaries, collaborations that bring together diverse perspectives, and research that extends beyond publication and into communities. LCUP-GE&RA 5.0 seeks to provide a platform for these conversations.

We invite submissions under the following sub-themes:
• Education, Learning, and Human Development
• Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation
• Health, Well-Being, and Sustainable Communities
• Culture, Identity, and Social Transformation
• Governance, Leadership, and Policy Innovation
• Sustainability, Environment, and Community Resilience
• Business, Entrepreneurship, and Creative Economies
• Communication, Media, and Global Citizenship

What's New in LCUP-GE&RA 5.0?

• Research Impact (SDG Mapping) Dashboard
• Elevator Pitch Session: Innovative Projects for Sustainable Development
• Best Community Impact Research Award

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟵 - 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱: 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭 - 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Whether you are an established scholar, an emerging researcher, or presenting your work for the first time, we invite you to share studies that contribute not only to knowledge production but also to sustainable and meaningful societal transformation.

Join us in building connections across disciplines, engaging in conversations that matter, and advancing research that is globally informed, locally responsive, and genuinely transformative.
Because research matters most when it bridges knowledge and transforms communities.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/yxyvWB6ymWUcSWCv7
Registration fees: https://canva.link/lcupgera5conferencerate

Happening Now | Research Extension Program between OVPRI and San Miguel-Meysulao High School

Demonstrating its commitment to advancing a culture of research and innovation beyond the university, the LCUP Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, in partnership with San Miguel-Meysulao High School in Calumpit, Bulacan, is conducting a Research and Innovation Session to empower educators and strengthen their research and innovation competencies.

Through knowledge sharing, capacity-building, and collaborative learning, participating teachers are given the opportunity to present their work-in-progress innovation project proposals for expert feedback and refinement.

Leading this session is Dr. Mark Rey Santos, Vice President for Research and Innovation, together with Ms. Mariefe Cruz, LCUP Research Officer, and Mr. Patrick Bryan Teodoro, LCUP University Statistician, reaffirming LCUP’s commitment to extending research expertise and fostering innovation within partner communities.

PUBLICATIONS | SY 2026-2027 Flag Raising Ceremony

The school year 2026–2027 opened with high energy as students, administrators, and faculty gathered for the annual flag-raising ceremony. The morning assembly instantly channeled the excitement of a new school year, replacing the summer haze with a vibrant sense of purpose.

The ceremony began with an opening prayer centered on the day's Gospel, followed by the singing of the National Anthem, the recitation of the Panatang Makabayan, and a collaborative declaration of the school's core values. Ending on a high note, the community joined together for a brief morning exercise featuring "Agostino Ako," followed by inspiring messages from the University President, Sr. Niceta M. Vargas, OSA, PhD, and the Basic Education Department Principal, Sr. Evangeline Algaba, OSA.

To all the fathers, dads, and papas,

Thank you for being our anchor, our guide, and our biggest supporter. Your strength shapes our worlds, and your love carries us through it all.

Happy Father’s Day! 💙✨

Ika-128 taon ng Kalayaan. Isang pag-alala sa nakaraan, at isang patuloy na pakikibaka laban sa mga makabagong mukha ng panunupil.

Dahil ang tunay na kalayaan ay hindi lamang kawalan ng dayuhang mananakop, kundi ang pagwakas sa kataksilan sa sariling bayan.

Ang pananaliksik at katotohanan ang ating magiging sandata upang hindi kailanman muling mapasailalim sa anumang uri ng panunupil.