05/05/2026
๐๐๐๐ ๐: ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ญ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐
The ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ญ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ successfully brought together representatives from various schools, alongside student participants, in a meaningful gathering that celebrated research, collaboration, and academic excellence.
The program formally opened with an inspiring message from the Vice President for Academic Affairs, ๐๐ซ. ๐๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐
๐ ๐. ๐๐จ๐ง๐ , who emphasized her vision of developing CCTians into research thinkers equipped with critical and analytical skills.
This was followed by the Special Address of the RDE Director, ๐๐ซ. ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐จ ๐. ๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐จ๐ง, who described the conference as a โbaby stepโโa humble yet significant beginning, expressing his optimism for a bigger and more impactful research culture in the years to come.
The highlight of the event was the plenary session delivered by ๐๐ซ. ๐๐๐๐ง๐ซ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ณ, ๐๐, from the Office of the Vice President for Academics and Services of Olivarez College Tagaytay. In her talk, โUsing Research to Strengthen Institutional Performance and Governance,โ she shared valuable insights on how research can be utilized as a tool for institutional growth and effective governance. She also provided practical tips and meaningful suggestions to educators and researchers, encouraging them to engage in purposeful research, align studies with institutional goals, and continuously use findings to improve academic programs and services.
This first part of the conference reflects the institutionโs commitment to fostering a strong research culture and empowering both faculty and students in the pursuit of knowledge.