DMMMSU conducted a Special Agency In-House Review of Research Proposals at the College of Graduate Studies Building of the Mid La Union Campus on February 7, 2025. The collaborative approach between research evaluators and ethics reviewers ensured that proposals were assessed for scholarly contributions and adherence to ethical research principles.

A total of 47 research proposals spanning Education, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Gender and Development (GAD), Governance, and Socio-economics underwent meticulous evaluation by scholars and ethics experts.

Expert Evaluators by Research Area:

• Education (A):
  • Evaluators: Dr. Maria Teresa Y. Acantilado, Dr. Eduard M. Albay
  • Ethics Reviewers: Prof. Luis A. Tattao, Dr. Joel C. Estacio
  • Moderator: Gerry N. Galvez
  • Facilitators: Anna Bianca S. Sanchez, Necitas Brigida M. Cabrera
• Education (B):
  • Evaluators: Dr. Maricon C. Viduya, Dr. Noemi M. Boado
  • Ethics Reviewers: Dr. Violeta F. Collado, Dr. CF Omar Bernardino D. Domingo, Dr. Aileen Kris S. Padilla
  • Moderator: Sheryll M. Valmores
  • Facilitators: Lorna S. Salcedo, Alexis Czarina G. Buen
• Gender and Development, Governance, and Socio-Economics:
  • Evaluators: Dr. Tiffany Ruth R. Quinitip, Dr. Joana N. Quinquito, Prof. Farland D. Valera
  • Ethics Reviewers: Prof. Claudia Denise P. Barbadillo, Prof. Sherille A. Orejudos
  • Moderator: Ma. Victoria C. Domingo
  • Facilitators: Marifel D. Ancheta, Rhodora S. Mortela
• Information and Communications Technology:
  • Evaluators: Dr. Manny R. Hortizuela, Engr. Rufo A. Baro
  • Ethics Reviewers: Prof. Led Karen R. Zamudio, Dr. Amy P. Balcita
  • Moderator: Rainier Noah S. Madriaga
  • Facilitators: Zhella Anne V. Nisperos, Carl Justin B. Arciaga, Fredalyn P. Dulay

By hosting this rigorous review, DMMMSU continues to promote a culture of excellence in research, upholding ethical integrity while promoting innovation across diverse academic disciplines. (By Ayu)