Research Development and Innovation Division - Northern Bukidnon State College

For Inquiries:

MARY KOREN WITTING-ACUESA, PhD
DIRECTOR

mkwacuesa@nbsc.edu.ph

Brief Description:

The Approved Research, Development, and Innovation Agenda of Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) aligns with key national, regional, local, and institutional frameworks that highlight the importance of research, technology, and innovation as drivers of progress. Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Ambisyon Natin 2040, the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda, and the Northern Mindanao NEDA Regional Development Plan, NBSC is dedicated to producing impactful research that contributes to Sustainability, Human Well-being, Gender and Development, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Wealth Creation, and Wealth Protection.

Research Outputs Utilized

1. Research Title: Ang Nanay Kong Nene: Factors Influencing the Incidence of Teenage Pregnancy in Northern Mindanao
   Utilization:
used as a basis in the policy-making of an ordinance titled An Ordinance Preventing Early Pregnancy and Institutionalizing Social Protection Parenthood Responsibility for Child and Early Parents in Cagayan de Oro City
presented to the 27^th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Bukidnon for discussion and deliberation of an ordinance against adolescent pregnancy

Researchers: Mary Koren Witting-Acuesa, Rolan L. Mancha, Reynan Sarsalejo Salo, Jeddah B. Quiño,
                      Mona Liel Lacsa, & Christine Joy Sagaosao

2. Research Title: Peace Research Initiative: Assessing Public Satisfaction with the Services of the 52^nd Engineer Brigade of the
                           Philippine Army in Eastern Mindanao for Shared Solutions and Citizen Engagement
   Utilization:
used as a basis of the 52^nd Engineering Brigade Community Services Program
used as a basis for the Army Transformational Roadmap of the local government units of Eastern Mindanao

   Researchers: Alven L. Gomez, Julius S. Gabinete, Ma. Cassandra Ragandang-Tubongbanua, Adonis J. Onahon,
                        Jellian Grace C. Mabale, & Cristine Joy G. Sagaosao

Cited Published Articles

1. Personal Research:
    Research Title: Enhancing Mathematical Proficiency Assessment: Insights from Mathematics Teachers
    Title of Article Where the Research Output Was Cited: Empowering Mathematical Proficiency by Developing Enrichment Book in the
                                                                                            Topic of Rational Numbers
    Title of Journal: Aksioma Jurnal
    Volume/Issue/Page Number: Vol. 13, No. 2 (2024)
    Author/s: Mary Cris J. Go

Published Articles

1. Personal Research:
    Research Title: Exploring Learners’ Productive Disposition Towards Learning Mathematics: A Phenomenological Analysis
    Name of Book/Journal: Science International Lahore
    Volume/Issue/Page Number: Volume 36 (1), 53-58
   Author/s: Mary Cris J. Go and Laila S. Lomibao

Research Outputs Presented

1. Regional Level:
     Research Title: Incidence of Adolescent Pregnancy Pre- and Post-Pandemic in Region X
     Presenter: Reynan S. Salo
     Conference Title: Department of Health Regional Congress on Family Planning
     Venue: Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City
     Date: June 13-14, 2024

2. National Level:
     Research Title: Structural Analysis of the Creative Industry of IPs in Northern Mindanao
     Presenter: Caroline Laarni R. Sereñas
     Conference Title: Philippine Population Association Conference
     Venue: Taguegarao City
     Date: March 6-8, 2024

     Research Title: eManifesto: A QR Code-Based Passenger Manifest Solution for Port Management Operations
     Presenter: Sheila Mae M. Orozco
     Conference Title: 5^th Colleges and Universities Public Service Conference (CUPSCONS5)
     Venue: Palawan State University
     Date: August 28-30, 2024

     Research Titles: 1. IoT-Based Energy Monitoring System with Web and Mobile Applications
                              2. AquaExchange: IoT-Enabled Plastic Bottle Recycling Vending Machine with Machine Learning Image Processing
     Presenter: Charlene O. Bulahan-Undag
     Conference Title: 5^th Colleges and Universities Public Service Conference (CUPSCONS5)
     Venue: Palawan State University
     Date: August 28-30, 2024

     Research Title: Internet of Things-based Fire Management System with Feedback Control Module for Fire Disaster Risks Reduction
     Presenter: Phoebe Ruth Alithea B. Sudaria
     Conference Title: 5^th Colleges and Universities Public Service Conference (CUPSCONS5)
     Venue: Palawan State University
     Date: August 28-30, 2024

     Research Title: Multi-level Norms Influencing Incidence of Adolescent Pregnancy: Pre- and Post-Pandemic in
                               Northern Mindanao, Philippines
     Presenter: Cristine Joy G. Sagaosao
     Conference Title: 5^th Colleges and Universities Public Service Conference (CUPSCONS5)
     Venue: Palawan State University
     Date: August 28-30, 2024

     Research Title: Peace Research Initiative: Assessing Public Satisfaction with the Services of the 52^nd Engineer Brigade of the
                            Philippine Army in Eastern Mindanao for Shared Solutions and Citizen Engagement
     Presenter/s: Alven L. Gomez, Julius S. Gabinete, Ma. Cassandra Ragandang-Tubongbanua, Adonis J. Onahon, & Cristine Joy G.
                         Sagaosao
     Conference Title: OPAPRU Peace Research Conference
     Venue: Metro Manila
     Date: October 9-10, 2024

     Research Title: eManifesto: A QR Code-Based Passenger Manifest Solution for Port Management Operations
     Presenter/s: Sheila Mae M. Orozco
     Conference Title: 3^rd National Sustainability Conference
     Venue: Negros Oriental State University, Dumaguete City
     Date: November 18-20, 2024

     Research Title: Internet of Things-based Fire Management System with Feedback Control Module for Fire Disaster Risks Reduction
     Presenter/s: Phoebe Ruth Alithea B. Sudaria
     Conference Title: 3^rd National Sustainability Conference
     Venue: Negros Oriental State University, Dumaguete City
     Date: November 18-20, 2024

     Research Title: IoT-Based Energy Monitoring System with Web and Mobile Applications
     Presenter/s: Charlene O. Bulahan-Undag
     Conference Title: 3^rd National Sustainability Conference
     Venue: Negros Oriental State University, Dumaguete City
     Date: November 18-20, 2024

3. International Level:
     Research Title: CHECK: Comprehensive Holistic Evaluation of Competencies and Knowlegde
     Presenter/s: Ma. Jeneza C. Guitarte and Sheilou Amor B. Ubagan
     Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
     Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

     Research Title: Development and Validation of Teaching Presence Instrument
     Presenter/s: Reynan S. Salo, Jovelyn G. Delosa, Mary Luz Pelesco
     Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
     Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

     Research Title: The Preparation of Pre-service Teachers in Taking a National Board Examination: A Phenomenological Analysis
     Presenter/s: Jovelyn G. Delosa, Mary Cris J. Go
     Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
     Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

     Research Title: At the Crossroads of Isolation and Pandemic: Challenges Faced by Students in Geographically Isolated and
                         Disadvantaged Areas
     Presenter/s: Jonel C. Murillo
     Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
     Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

     Research Title: Training of Trainers Standards: Assessment of Students’ Professional Ethics Performance
     Presenter/s: Charlene O. Bulahan-Undag
     Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
     Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

     Research Title: Exploring the Implementation of Multi-Perspective Assessments in GIDAS Schools During Pandemic
     Presenter/s: Helen B. Ajon
     Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
     Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

     Research Title: Enhancing Students’ Learning Outcomes through the 2F3C Model
     Presenter/s: Jovelyn G. Delosa, Maria Theresa Markines-Cabudoy, Daniel S. Lerongan
     Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
     Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

     Research Title: JDA Habit Academy: A Kaizen Way of Forming Effective and Confident Communicators at NBSC
     Presenter/s: Joshua Dominique C. Agustin
     Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
     Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

     Research Title: Students’ Preference of Exercises as Lifelong Learners (SPELL): A Tool for Inclusive Physical Education
    Presenter/s: Rolan L. Mancha
     Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
     Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

     Research Title: Exploring the Context of Gradeless Learning: A Systematic Review of an Alternative Grading System in
                              Higher Education
     Presenter/s: Lizbeth Jill G. Palomar
     Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
     Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

     Research Title: Project BLUED (Building Lasting Understanding of Evaluation through Demonstration): A Qualitative Descriptive
                              Analysis of an Assessment Tool for Pre-Service Teachers’ Teaching Demonstration Competence
     Presenter/s: Mary Koren Witting-Acuesa
     Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
     Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

    Research Title: The Affective Domain in Authentic Assessment
    Presenter/s: Maria Theresa Markines-Cabudoy & Daniel S. Lerongan
    Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
    Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

     Research Title: Investigating the Impact of Socio-Demographic and Economic Factors on Indigenous People’s Well-being
     Presenter/s: Christine C. Royo & Jonel C. Murillo
     Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
     Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

     Research Title: Heutagogy Practices: The Case of a Higher Education Institution Serving Students from GIDAS
     Presenter/s: Jovelyn G. Delosa, Mary Cris J. Go, & Jo Augustine G. Corpuz
     Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
     Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

     Research Title: Unveiling Gender Stereotypes in the Classroom: A Study on Teacher Awareness
     Presenter/s: Rowena E. Bagongon
     Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
     Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

     Research Title: The Resentment Rating Scale for Couples (RRS-C): Development and Psychometric Properties of a Novel Scale for
                             Measuring Resentment
     Presenter/s: Franco Ceasar M. Agbalog
     Conference Title: International Assessment Summit
     Venue: Northern Bukidnon State College
     Date: May 13-14, 2024

     Research Title: Multi-level Norms Influencing Incidence of Adolescent Pregnancy: Pre- and Post-Pandemic in Northern Mindanao
     Presenter/s: Mary Koren Witting-Acuesa
     Conference Title: 7^th Asia Future Conference
     Venue: Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

     Date: August 9-12, 2024

     Research Title: #Nanay na si Nene: A Qualitative Exploration of the Experiences of Teenage Mothers of Northern Mindanao
     Presenter/s: Reynan S. Salo
     Conference Title: 7^th Asia Future Conference
     Venue: Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
     Date: August 9-12, 2024

     Research Title: Internet of Things-based Fire Management System with Feedback Control Module for Fire Disaster Risks Reduction
     Presenter/s: Phoebe Ruth Alithea B. Sudaria
     Conference Title: 7^th Asia Future Conference
     Venue: Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
     Date: August 9-12, 2024

     Research Title: IoT-Based Energy Monitoring System with Web and Mobile Applications
     Presenter/s: Charlene O. Bulahan-Undag
     Conference Title: 7^th Asia Future Conference
     Venue: Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
     Date: August 9-12, 2024


     Research Title: Lalang: Binukid Dictionary and Translator Android Application
     Presenter/s: Marchilyn A. Abunda & Phoebe Ruth Alithea B. Sudaria
     Conference Title: Online International Conference of Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Cultural Management
     Venue: Central Mindanao University
     Date: September 25, 2024

    Research Title: Experiences of Schools in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas on Distance Learning
    Presenter: Christine C. Royo
    Conference Title: International Conference on Teacher Education
    Venue: Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo City
    Date: November 13-15, 2024

    Research Title: The Use of Learning-oriented Assessment in Higher Education
    Presenter: Dulce Amor S. Loquias
    Conference Title: International Conference on Teacher Education
    Venue: Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo City
    Date: November 13-15, 2024

    Research Title: Creating a Culture for the Advancement of Transformative Education through a Contextualized Faculty Development
    Presenter: Jovelyn G. Delosa
    Conference Title: International Conference on Teacher Education
    Venue: Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo City
    Date: November 13-15, 2024

Members of the National Research Council of the Philippines

Associate Members:
1. Jovelyn G. Delosa
2. Caroline Laarni R. Sereñas
3. Benzar C. Grepon
4. Maria Theresa Markines-Cabudoy
5. Christine C. Royo
6. Mary Koren Witting-Acuesa

Completed Researches

Academic Year 2022-2023:
1. Factors Influencing Incidence of Teenage Pregnancy in Region X – Phase 1
2. Building a More Resilient HEIs in Mindanao – Phase 1
3. Impact of Infrastructure Projects on Peace and Development in Conflict-affected Areas in Northern Mindanao
4. Distance Learning Solutions for Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas During the Pandemic
5. Structural Analysis of the Creative Industry of IPs in Northern Mindanao
6. Client Satisfaction Survey of the 52nd Engineering Brigade

Academic Year 2023-2024:

1. Charting the Paths: Exploring the Multifaceted Trajectories of First-Generation Indigenous Peoples’ College Graduates in Southern
    Philippines (Building More Resilient HEIs in Mindanao) – Phase 2
2. Engendering Climate Resilience and Sustainable Valorization of Bukidnon Indigenous Food Products, also known as Project MOCHA
    (Management of Coffee, Honey, and Adlai)
3. Unleashing the Rural Charm: A Multidimensional Approach for Farm Tourism as Driver for Northern Mindanao’s Competitiveness
    (Improving Northern Mindanao Tourism Competitiveness through Farm Tourism) – Phase 1
4. Ang Nanay Kong Nene: Factors Influencing Incidence of Teenage Pregnancy in Region X – Phase 2
5. Reinforcing Financial Inclusion: Evaluating Credit Accessibility for Rural Rice Farmers in Northern Mindanao (Access to Credit of
    Small Farmers in Northern Mindanao) – Phase 1
6. Unveiling the Competitiveness Puzzle: Examining Policy Measures in Selected Municipalities in Northern Mindanao (Analysis of
    Local Legislations and Policies Towards Improved Competitiveness) – Phase 1
7. Beyond the Diagnosis: Investigating the Municipality of Manolo Fortich Cancer Patients’ Profile from a Multifactorial Perspective

Ongoing Researches

Academic Year 2024-2025:
1.Assessing the Capacity to Deal with Disasters
2. Connectivity and Linkages in Region X for Economic Growth
3. Unleashing the Rural Charm: A Multidimensional Approach for Farm Tourism as Driver for Northern Mindanao’s Competitiveness
    (Improving Northern Mindanao Tourism Competitiveness through Farm Tourism) – Phase 2
4. Documentation of Local History and Cities and Municipalities to Conserve and Safeguard Local Cultural Heritage
5. Farmers Field Schools (FFS) and ICT-based Approach
6. 52EB Monitoring and Evaluation (Client Satisfaction Survey)
7. Improvement of the Mental Health Care System in Northern Mindanao
8. Web-Based Cluster Mapping of Agri-Related Industries in Northern Mindanao
9. Redefining Basic Education: The Passage of the K-12 Implementation in Northern Mindanao (Review of the K to 12 Program
    Implementation) – Phase 2
10. Unveiling the Competitiveness Puzzle: Examining Policy Measures in Selected Municipalities in Northern Mindanao (Analysis of
    Local Legislations and Policies Towards Improved Competitiveness) – Phase 2
11. Charting the Paths: Exploring the Multifaceted Trajectories of First-Generation Indigenous People’s College Graduate in Southern
      Philippines
12. Evaluating the Integration of Indigenous Communities and Peace Studies in Selected College Curricula in Northern Mindanao
     (Inclusion of the Indigenous Communities and Peace Studies as a Required Subject and not just an Elective Subject in Higher
      Education Courses)
13. Reinforcing Financial Inclusion: Evaluating Credit Accessibility for Rural Rice Farmers in Northern Mindanao (Access to Credit of
      Small Farmers in Northern Mindanao) – Phase 2
14. Rainwater Catchment Facilities in Residential, Commercial, Agricultural, and Industrial Buildings within the Municipality of Manolo
     Fortich, Bukidnon
15. Industry Mapping of Meat Products in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

Awards

Stakeholder Awardee
52^nd Engineer Brigade, Philippine Army
Northern Bukidnon State College – 2024 Client Satisfaction Survey
1. Mr. Alven L. Gomez
2. Mr. Julius S. Gabinete
3. Ms. Jellian Grace C. Mabale
4. Ms. Ma. Cassandra Ragandang-Tubongbanua
5. Mr. Adonis J. Onahon
6. Ms. Cristine Joy G. Sagaosao

7^th Asia Future Conference Best Presentation Awards
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
1. Mr. Reynan Salo
2. Dr. Mary Koren Witting-Acuesa

Activities

1. Facilitated the Climate Change Forum last May 11, 2024 with the Secretary Robert E.A. Borje and Ms. Earth 2023 Winners
2. Purchased and installed licensed SPSS, Grammarly, Adobe, and NVIVO on all 30 laptops for the research laboratory
3. Purchased 30 sets of 21st-century tables and chairs, 30 laptops, and 50 tablets for data gathering and installation in research
    laboratory
4. Opening of the Research Laboratory to the NBSC Community
5. Conducted the three-day proposal seminar-writeshop to fifty (50) faculty researchers last March 13-15, 2024
6. Facilitated the signing of the contracts of all the researchers involved in the 2023 research projects last March 15, 2024
7. Attended meetings with DOST-X, NEDA-X, DA-X, PCAARRD, RRDIC, and NOMCAARRD
8. Approval of an External Grant from the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Research amounting to 3,000,000.00 on the
     Feasibility Study on Metropolitan Food and Agri-based Products Cluster Approach (MFAPC) for Northern Mindanao
9. Conducted initial discussion on the Memorandum of Understanding with De La Salle University – Social Development Research
     Center for the conduct of free research capacity-building activities last July 2024
10. Attended the 2024 Mindanao Regional Scientific Meeting of the NAST and DOST 10, and the NORMINCIEERD’s First Governing
     Board Meeting and General Assembly
11. Facilitated the Contract and MOU signing of team members of the Feasibility Study on Metropolitan Food and Agri-based Products
    Cluster Approach (MFAPC) for Northern Mindanao
12. Facilitated the contract signing of the 2024 project team compositions
13. Conducted the seminar-workshop on tool construction, TOS preparation, and KoboToolBox integration last April 18-19, 2024, at
     Dreams Residences, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
14. Conducted the week-long training on Quantitative Analysis using R, Stata, and Python with the University of the Philippines – Los
     Baños last June 10-14, 202
15. Conducted online Basic and Advanced SPSS training with STRANDASIA last October 8-11, 2024
16. Conducted Research and Development Agenda Updating Workshop with DOST X last November 11-12, 2024
17. Facilitated the MFAPC MOA Signing last November 18, 2024
18. Attended DOST’s National Science and Technology Week last November 27-30, 2024
19. Attended a meeting with the Commission on Population and Development Regional Office 10 on the presentation of research results
     to the National Youth Commission and to the National Executive Committee last February 8, 2024
20. Facilitated the training on Coffee, Honey, and Adlai with the Bukidnon Farmers last January 29, 2024 at NMACLRC, Dalwangan,
      Malaybalay City under project MOCHA
21. Provided two copies of the Teenage Pregnancy book as requested by the Executive Directors of the Commission on Population and
      Development, USec. Lisa Grace S. Bernales, PhD and Mr. Lolito R. Tacardon
22. Entered Memorandum of Understanding with 52^nd Engineering Brigade last January 8, 2024
23. Participation of Project MOCHA (Management of Coffee, Honey, and Adlai) to Forest Fest 2024 held at Ayala Malls, Centrio,
      Cagayan de Oro City last April 18-20, 2024
24. Conducted exploratory meeting with the Forest Foundation Philippines last April 22, 2024
25. Conducted courtesy meeting with the new RED Apollo Pacamalan of DA-X last June 26, 2024
26. Attended the exploratory meeting with the US Embassy and USAID last June 28, 2024
27. Facilitated the inception meeting of MFAPC with NEDA X, DA X, BFAR X, and SUCs last June 28, 2024
28. Attended an exploratory meeting with the US Embassy and USAID Representatives for the MFAPC Project last September 4, 2024
29. Presented the results of the research project on the Distance Learning Solutions for GIDAs in Northern Bukidnon to DepEd Region X
30. Entered in Memorandum of Understanding with the 504^th Combat Engineer Battalion for the Client Satisfaction Survey last
      September 23, 2024
31. Entered into Memorandum of Agreement with Xavier University-School of Education for the 6th Teacher Education Conference on
      May 16-18, 2024

MARY KOREN WITTING-ACUESA, PhD DIRECTOR

MARY KOREN WITTING-ACUESA, PhD
DIRECTOR