Hikayat

20/08/2026

𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬!

𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 | 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐄-𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘

The Philippine Normal University invites you to an engaging learning session on the 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐞-𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲, focusing on the creation of accessible, culturally responsive, and inclusive digital learning resources.

This webinar will introduce participants to the design, organization, and development of an e-glossary for 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐬.

𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓:
𝑫𝒓. 𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒙𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒐 𝑴. 𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒐
Dean, DCAV Research and Knowledge Management Institute; Associate Dean, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation

𝑬𝒎𝒄𝒆𝒆:
𝑫𝒓. 𝑰𝒓𝒂 𝑽. 𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒂
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Biomedical, Manufacturing and Robotics Engineering, De La Salle University–Manila

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆)
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠–𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠

Be part of this meaningful conversation and enhance your capacity to develop digital learning resources that are 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆, 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒍𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒆.

See you there!

31/07/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐓 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝!

The HIKAYAT Project successfully conducted the first installment of the HIKAYAT Webinar Series,"𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 (𝐏𝐀𝐑), 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬," on July 27, 2026, via Zoom.

The webinar brought together graduate student volunteers and Research Cell members for an enriching learning experience focused on qualitative research approaches that promote culturally responsive, participatory, and community-centered scholarship. Participants gained valuable insights from the expert presentations of Dr. John Albert Dela Rosa and Dr. Agnes Reyes, followed by an engaging question-and-answer session, breakout room discussions, and the presentation of the project's Ways Forward.

As the first in a series of learning sessions, this webinar marks the beginning of HIKAYAT's continuing commitment to strengthening research capacity, fostering collaboration, and promoting meaningful scholarship grounded in "Siyensya Gamit ang Wika, Sining, at Kultura".

The event concluded with the awarding of certificates to our distinguished speakers and a virtual photo opportunity.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our resource speakers, organizers, facilitators, graduate student volunteers, Research Cell members, and all participants for making the inaugural HIKAYAT Webinar Series a meaningful and successful learning experience. We look forward to seeing everyone in the next sessions as we continue advancing inclusive and culturally responsive research together.

23/07/2026

𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬!

The Philippine Normal University invites 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 for the webinar:

𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐏𝐀𝐑, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: July 27, 2026 (Monday)
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

This webinar is an integral component of the Graduate Student Volunteer Program and is designed to strengthen participants' knowledge and skills in qualitative research. It will provide valuable insights into qualitative designs for secondary sources, Participatory Action Research (PAR), and Indigenous Research Methodologies, equipping volunteers with essential research competencies for their engagement in the program.

All accepted Graduate Student Volunteers are expected to attend the webinar as part of their preparation for succeeding program activities. Your participation will provide a strong foundation for your volunteer responsibilities while fostering meaningful scholarly engagement with fellow graduate students and researchers.

Please monitor your email and other official communication channels for important updates, including the webinar registration link, access details, volunteer assignments, and other event guidelines.

We look forward to working with you!

30/06/2026

30/06/2026

Inclement weather did not impede the successful launch of Project HIKAYAT: Siyensya Gamit ang Wika, Sining, at Kultura during a program held on June 30, 2026, at the Executive Lounge and Board Room of the Philippine Normal University (PNU).

Funded by the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), HIKAYAT is a three-year initiative led by a team from PNU in collaboration with De La Salle University (DLSU) and Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF). The project aims to produce research and other academic outputs that will pave the way for the broader indigenization of Science, Technology, and Mathematics (STeM) education. This will be achieved by integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSP) into the DepEd MATATAG Science Curriculum through language, culture, and the arts.

Dr. Teresita T. Rungduin, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Quality Assurance, welcomed guests and partners in her opening remarks. This was followed by a message from University President Dr. Bert J. Tuga, who emphasized that the project is anchored on preparing future educators by equipping them with strong pedagogical foundations. He highlighted the importance of building their capacity to appreciate cultural diversity, respect Indigenous knowledge, and foster learning environments where every learner sees their heritage reflected and valued.

A major highlight of the event was the keynote address of the Chairperson of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), Hon. Nancy A. Catamco, who was ably represented by Director Angelo S. Sallidao of the Commission’s Office on Education, Culture, and Health.

To give participants a comprehensive overview, an audiovisual project briefer was presented, after which PNU Project Lead Dr. Marie Paz E. Morales further elaborated on the project's salient features. Dr. Morales also introduced the project team members alongside representatives from partner higher education institutions (DLSU and MSEUF) and government agencies. These included the NRCP, NCIP, Department of Education, National Museum of the Philippines, and the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), signifying strong collaborative rapport among the implementing bodies.

The event proceeded with the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Dr. Bert J. Tuga of PNU and NRCP Executive Director Dr. Brian S. Bantugan, together with the heads of the partner institutions, inked the agreement to formalize the HIKAYAT partnership. Following the signing, representatives from the partner institutions delivered messages affirming their commitment and support.

The formal program concluded with closing remarks from Dr. Ma. Arsenia C. Gomez, Director of the PNU Research Management Office. Afterward, representatives from the NRCP conducted an orientation on the various administrative and financial aspects of the grant, while the HIKAYAT Project Team convened to spearhead their preliminary activities.

With the formal agreements now signed and initial orientations concluded, the project implementing team and its partner institutions will proceed to execute the three-year timeline.

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30/06/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐎𝐀 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐇𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐓 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬' 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

On June 30, 2026, the Philippine Normal University successfully held the Ceremonial MOA Signing of Project HIKAYAT, marking a significant step toward strengthening partnerships for Indigenous Peoples Education. The program commenced with welcome remarks from Vice President Teresita T. Rungduin, followed by an inspirational message from University President Dr. Bert J. Tuga and a keynote address delivered by Mr. Angelo Sallidao on behalf of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP).

The ceremony featured an overview of Project HIKAYAT presented by Dr. Marie Paz E. Morales, followed by the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement, messages of support from partner institutions, a photo opportunity, and closing remarks from Dr. Ma. Arsenia C. Gomez. The afternoon session continued with the NRCP Orientation and the Project Team Meeting, further reinforcing collaboration among the project’s stakeholders and partners.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our partner institutions, distinguished guests, and participants for making this milestone possible. Together, we reaffirm our shared commitment to advancing Indigenous Peoples' Education through collaboration, cultural integrity, and meaningful partnerships.

11/06/2026

The HIKAYAT team met with officials of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to discuss key matters related to the project's implementation. The engagement serves as an important step in strengthening collaboration and supporting the project's upcoming institutional milestones.