Halo-Halo: The Filipino Mixed Methods Fair

2026 Global Conference of the Mixed Methods International Research Association (MMIRA)

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Graduating UST Pharmacy students presented research posters at the Asia Regional Conference of the Mixed Methods International Research Association (MMIRA) in Tokyo. Congratulations to Lara Michelle Espiritu, Francesca Gutierrez and Andrei Alzaga!

There is a new affiliate organization in the Mixed Methods International Research Association (MMIRA). President Dr Peggy Shannon-Baker said MMIRA just approved the application of the Philippine Association of Mixed Methods Researchers and Emergent Scholars (PAMMRES) as a MMIRA affiliate. Dr Shannon-Baker made the announcement at the Asia Regional Conference of MMIRA in Tokyo.

💡Halo-Halo 2: Day 2 Highlights

The final day of Halo-Halo 2: The Filipino Mixed Methods Fair was a thrilling conclusion! It kicked off with rapid-fire poster presentations where participants shared studies and received peer feedback to build our mixed methods community. Next, Mixed Methods Tryst 2 facilitated pitching research ideas and seeking collaborations. The day concluded with a compelling plenary by Mr. Vijayendra Rao, a Lead Economist of the World Bank, on confronting development realities the "mixed methods way."

Our gratitude to all participants, organizers, and contributors who made this event possible!

Halo-Halo 2: The Filipino Mixed Methods Fair, now in its second iteration, is an initiative by the UST Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (RCSSED) that promotes the use of mixed methods in the social sciences, the health sciences, and the humanities.

📸 At the Moment | Plenary 3

The afternoon session of Halo-Halo 2 is launching into plenary session 3, led by a discussion by Mr. Vijayendra Rao, a Lead Economist of the Development Research Group at the World Bank, where he talks about confronting development realities “the mixed methods way.”

Halo-Halo 2: The Filipino Mixed Methods Fair, now in its second iteration, is an initiative by the UST Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (RCSSED) that promotes the use of mixed methods in the social sciences, the health sciences, and the humanities.

📸 At the Moment | Mixed Methods Tryst 2

Halo-Halo 2 resumes with the Mixed Methods Tryst 2: Innovating Ideas where the participants pitch their mixed methods research ideas and seek collaboration among interested attendees.

Halo-Halo 2: The Filipino Mixed Methods Fair, now in its second iteration, is an initiative by the UST Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (RCSSED) that promotes the use of mixed methods in the social sciences, the health sciences, and the humanities.

📸 At the Moment | Halo-Halo 2: Day 2

Day 2 of Halo-Halo 2: The Filipino Mixed Methods Fair is kicking off with the rapid fire mixed methods poster presentations across rooms 404 to 406 at the TARC Building.

Halo-Halo 2: The Filipino Mixed Methods Fair, now in its second iteration, is an initiative by the UST Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (RCSSED) that promotes the use of mixed methods in the social sciences, the health sciences, and the humanities.

💡Halo-Halo 2: Day 1 Highlights

Day 1 of Halo-Halo 2: The Filipino Mixed Methods Fair wrapped up with insightful discussions!

Cheryl Poth and Edward Cartwright shared methodological lessons on "mixing" for non-quantitative/qualitative researchers. Jeremaiah M. Opiniano offered guidance on designing mixed methods projects, followed by a "Mixed Methods Tryst" for idea incubation. The day concluded with Judith Schoonenboom's intriguing talk on meta-inference and conquering research fears.

Halo-Halo 2: The Filipino Mixed Methods Fair, now in its second iteration, is an initiative by the UST Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (RCSSED) that promotes the use of mixed methods in the social sciences, the health sciences, and the humanities.