24/08/2026
Biabas Trade HS Conducts 3-Day Practical Research 1 Oral Defense; Grade 12 Researchers Face Scrutiny
UBAY, BOHOL — Showcasing academic rigor and critical inquiry, Grade 12 Senior High School researchers of Biabas Trade High School successfully presented their qualitative studies during the school’s Final Oral Defense in Practical Research 1, held from August 24 to 26, 2026. Spearheaded by Research Teacher Zaldy H. Bacus, the three-day academic exercise served as the culminating venue for student-researchers across various tracks to articulate their empirical findings on community issues, lived student experiences, and local trade challenges before a distinguished evaluative panel.
The defense sessions were systematically scrutinized by Panel Chairman Anna-Louise Precila R. Parojenog, MAT-MATH, alongside expert panel members Janice D. Dupalco, MAED-AS, and Ron Michael L. Reloba, MAED-AS. Throughout the interpellation, the panel rigorously evaluated each research group’s thematic analyses, phenomenological rigor, ethical protocols, and manuscript cohesion, challenging the presenters to substantiate their qualitative conclusions. The panel and administration commended the researchers for their critical thinking, collaborative defense, and academic poise, underscoring the activity's vital role in honing reflective problem solvers and grounded community researchers.