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CSOs’ Insights Bolster CSIS 2024 Findings, Pushing Governance Forward in Roxas City

To address gaps in government services and improve public satisfaction by providing a platform for evaluating government performance and identifying actionable strategies for improvement, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) gathered on December 23, 2024, at Nesta’s Hilltop Hotel, Roxas City, for the Citizen Satisfaction Index System (CSIS) Roxas City 2024 Results.

The CAPSU CSIS Team, led by Dr. Louis Placido F. Lachica, Director of the Social Science Research and Development Center (SSRDC) and Project Manager, presented the findings with Dr. Leo Andrew B. Biclar, Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) and Field Supervisor; Dr. Eimee D. Potato, Sigma College Satellite Director and Field Supervisor; Dr. Emmanuel Dayalo, Director of Instructional Materials and Publication, and Field Interviewer; and the SSRDC and RDE staff. The presentation provided insights into citizen satisfaction and guided focus group discussions where participants shared ideas and proposed solutions for better governance and service delivery.

Speakers included Dr. Leo Andrew B. Biclar, representing CAPSU University President Dr. Efren L. Linan; Dir. Cherryl P. Tacda, CESO V and DILG Provincial Director; and Ms. Hennessey L. Gasataya, DILG Regional Outcome Manager. LGOO VI Ginno B. Salamanca, CLGOO of DILG Roxas City, welcomed the participants, while LGOO V Therese Mae P. Auman, OIC Program Manager, closed the event with a call to action.

The discussions emphasized the importance of citizen feedback in shaping governance reforms and highlighted how collaboration among stakeholders can drive meaningful and lasting improvements for the community.

Dr. Louis Placido F. Lachica, SSIT RDC Director and WVHRDC Research Utilization Committee member, joined research assistants Miss Amy Rivera and Miss Krystine Yvonne Cadiz at the Western Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium 2024 Health Research Utilization Forum in Iloilo City. The event, gathering health researchers, policymakers, and students, highlighted CAPSU’s commitment to advancing healthcare education and research. Dr. Lachica's participation marks a promising step toward potential health research collaborations, aligning with CAPSU's vision to expand its academic offerings in healthcare and medical fields, ultimately contributing to regional health improvements and community impact.

Eight CAPSU Faculty Members Recognized as Associate Members of the National Research Council of the Philippines

Capiz State University proudly announces that eight of its faculty members have been recognized as Associate Members of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) as of September 2024. Their inclusion in this esteemed body testify their contributions to research and academic excellence across various disciplines:

A. Division I - Governmental, Educational, and International Policies
1. Joaquin, Cleo Jude (Roxas City)

B. Division V - Biological Sciences
1. Legaspi, Jocelyn Sitjar (Dayao)
2. Pimentel, Stephanie Sibug (Burias)

C. Division VIII - Social Sciences
1. De Pablo, Jereline Diosana (Pontevedra)
2. Gicana, Cheryl Ann Fabrigar (Pontevedra)
3. Lachica, Louis Placido Francisco
(Pontevedra)
4. Victoriano, Maria Aurora Galagata (Mambusao)

D. Division X - Chemical Sciences
1. Fuentes, Princess Lydia S. (Dayao)

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Congratulations to Dr. Warren Celoso, Associate Professor V at CAPSU Roxas City Main Campus, for winning 1st place in the SEAning Painting Competition organized by the Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns, in celebration of Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month 2024. The competition had the theme “Pamana ng Karagatan: Para sa Kinabukasan, Atin Ingatan.

Your CAPSU family is proud of you!

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Together, let us help decolonize knowledge production! Send your abstracts and share your insights on 9–10 November 2024. View details, access submission form: bit.ly/autonomous119

📣We are excited to invite teachers, and educators to our upcoming webinar, Future-Ready Teaching: Embracing AI in Education, held in conjunction with World Teachers’ Day.

*Speakers:*
- Professor Dr. Nor Liyana Bt Mohd Shuib (Universiti Malaya)
- Associate Professor Srecko Joksimovic (University of South Australia)
- Travis Clapp (Coursebox.ai)

*Moderator:*
- Dr. Wan Noor Adzmin (SEAMEO RECSAM)

🗓️Date: 3 October 2024 (Thursday)
⏰Time: 2.00 PM – 4.00 PM (GMT+8 Malaysia Standard Time)
📍Venue: RECSAM Official page and YouTube Channel
📝Registration Link: https://forms.gle/bkMX2mnjNmYkCVjx6
🎟️e-Certificate of Participation is provided. (Pre-registration is required)

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your understanding of AI in education and be part of the transformation in teaching!

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PUBLICATION ALERT

AI Ethics: A Guidebook is a prelude to a forthcoming book entitled AI Ethics Primer for Filipinos which seeks to introduce the ethical issues surrounding AI to the Filipino audience. It is a collaborative project initiated by Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Center for Philosophy and Humanities.

The research team includes our very own faculty members Agnes Sunga, Jeffrey Bartilet, Jayson Jimenez, and Reylan Viray

Link to the guidebook: https://www.pup.edu.ph/research/ricl/sudlanan

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Dr. Efren L. Linan is CAPSU's 4th University President

The Chairperson and Members of the Board of Regents of Capiz State University have elected Dr. Efren L. Linan, Vice-President for Research, Development, and Extension as the next President of the University.

Dr. Linan is set to take the helm of the CAPSU presidency when the term of Dr. Editha C. Alfon ends on September 8, 2024.

Dr. Efren L. Linan completed his Doctor of Philosophy degree at University of the Philippines Los Baños in Laguna. He has served as the Director of Intellectual Property Rights of CAPSU from 2014 until 2020 and is currently CAPSU's Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension since December 14, 2020.

As we welcome Dr. Linan to his new role, the students, faculty members, staff, and stakeholders of the CAPSU community, are filled with optimism and hope. We look forward to reaching unprecedented heights in terms of growth, development, innovation, and continued success under his stewardship as we journey toward a brighter future for our beloved University.

All for CAPSU!

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SSIT RDC Initiates Basic Research Ethics Training

To promote the university's commitment to fostering a culture of ethical research practices, the Social Science and Industrial Technology Research and Development Center (SSIT RDC) of Capiz State University spearheaded a comprehensive two-day Basic Research Ethics Training (BRET) on July 8-9, 2024, at the Gerry Roxas Training and Convention Center, Dayao, Roxas City.

Dr. Efren L. Linan, VP for Research, Development, and Extension, welcomed the resource speakers and participants and emphasized the BRET's value in establishing and institutionalizing the university's Research Ethics Committee (REC) which will be responsible for reviewing and approving research proposals, ensuring that they adhere to ethical guidelines and standards.

Dr. Fred P. Guillergan and Prof. Lerma L. Paris from the Regional Ethics Monitoring Board VI served as resource speakers who engaged the participants in lectures, small group activities, and interactive sessions to enhance ethical standards and practices in research by acquiring an understanding of fundamental ethical principles, research misconduct, and the role of the REC in upholding these standards.

The participants include the center directors, extension director, research chairs, and the identified tentative members of the CAPSU REC who met the basic qualifications for training.

Dr. Leo Andrew B. Biclar, research director, delivered the closing remarks, emphasizing the significance of maintaining high ethical standards in research.

While this training marks the first step in establishing the CAPSU REC, a series of training sessions focusing on drafting the standard operating procedures and good research practice will be essential before submitting it for accreditation in the coming years.

The university's dedication to maintaining high ethical standards in research was evident in the success of this well-organized and impactful event.