Conference Awardees


Best Paper and Presenter

Track 1 – Engineering

Best PaperBest Presenter
Semi-Automated Thermal Plastic Reactor Type Pyrolysis of Polypropylene to Liquid Fuels
Vera Karla S. Caingles1 & Rozanne C. Galdo2
1University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines & 2Department of Public Works and Highways
Carlos T. Basadre
Evaluating the Seismic Resilience of Sustainable Green Building with Wide Central Core: Response Spectral Acceleration
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines

Track 2 – Agriculture and Product Development

Best PaperBest Presenter
Plant-Based Leather Alternative from Banana (Musa Acuminata × Balbisiana Var. Cardaba) Peels Reinforced with Snake Plant (Dracaena Trifasciata) Fibers
Kier P. Gasga
Partido State University
Kier P. Gasga
Plant-Based Leather Alternative from Banana (Musa Acuminata × Balbisiana Var. Cardaba) Peels Reinforced with Snake Plant (Dracaena Trifasciata) Fibers
Partido State University

Track 3 – Technology Development

Best PaperBest Presenter
Entrance Security System of Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology Main Campus Using Near Field Communication With SMS
Francis Jeremy B. Javier
Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology
Philip D. Geneta
Flood Level Overflow Warning System (FLOWS)
Batangas State University – Lipa City Campus

Track 4 – Education and Research Management

Best PaperBest Presenter
Utilization of Writing Assistance Tools in Research in Selected Higher Learning Institutions in the Philippines: A Text Mining Analysis
Cereneo S. Santiago, Jr.1, Steve I. Embang2, Ricky B. Acanto3, Kem Warren P. Ambojia4, Maico Demi B. Aperocho5, Benedicto B. Balilo Jr.6, Erwin L. Cahapin1, Marjohn Thomas N. Conlu7, Samson M. Lausa8, Ester Y. Laput9, Beverly A. Malabag1, Jerby J. Paderes10 & Joan Romasanta11
1Cavite State University, 2Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology, 3Carlos Hilado Memorial State University, 4Far Eastern University-Cavite, 5University of Mindanao, 6Bicol University, 7Iloilo Science and Technology University, 8Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology, 9Jose Rizal Memorial State University, 10Aklan State University & 11National University-Dasmariñas
Steve I. Embang
Utilization of Writing Assistance Tools in Research in Selected Higher Learning Institutions in the Philippines: A Text Mining Analysis
Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology

Track 5 – Teaching and Learning Experiences and Practices

Best PaperBest Presenter
Edutainment: Effectiveness of Game-Based Activities in Teaching Ecosystem Topics
Nestor L. Lasala, Jr.
Sorsogon State University – Sorsogon City Campus
Nestor L. Lasala, Jr.
Edutainment: Effectiveness of Game-Based Activities in Teaching Ecosystem Topics
Sorsogon State University – Sorsogon City Campus

Track 6 – Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Best PaperBest Presenter
The Traditional Way of Saving Money Versus the Modern Style of Investment: The Financial Management Styles of Sorsogon State University (SorSU) Bulan Campus Faculty Members
Michael B. Bongalonta, Michelle M. Bongalonta & Santos E. Gigantoca
Sorsogon State University – Bulan Campus
Michael B. Bongalonta
The Enterprise Value and the Financial Leverage of Manufacturing Industries in the Municipality of Bulan Sorsogon, Philippines: A Regession Analyses
Sorsogon State University – Bulan Campus

Track 7 – Data Science and Computing

Best PaperBest Presenter
AwFCNet: An Attention-Aware Deep Learning Network With Fusion Classifier For Breast Cancer Classification Using Enhanced Mammograms
Renato R. Maaliw III1, Mukesh Soni2, Manuel P. De los Santos1, Maria Rossana D. de Veluz1, Pitz Gerald G. Lagrazona1, Mariebeth P. Seño1, Devie R. Salvatierra – Bello1 & Reynaldo V. Dangana1
1Southern Luzon State University & 2Chandigarh University, India
Renato Maaliw III
An Enhanced Segmentation and Deep Learning Architecture for Early Diabetic Retinopathy Detection
Southern Luzon State University

Track 8 – Community and Sustainable Development

Best PaperBest Presenter
LAPAT: The Tingguians’ EcoPhilosophy of Stewardship, Conservation and Sustainability
John Mark B. Romero & Michaela Isabelle B. Tubice
Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology
Michaela Isabelle B. Tubice
LAPAT: The Tingguians’ EcoPhilosophy of Stewardship, Conservation and Sustainability
Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology

Track 9 – Health and Social Sciences

Best PaperBest Presenter
Exploring the Sobre Vote-Buying Experience in Rural Villages: The Lived Experiences of Poor Voters in Bulan, Sorsogon
Graham M. Naz & Bryan O. Fruto
Sorsogon State University – Bulan Campus
Graham M. Naz
Exploring the Sobre Vote-Buying Experience in Rural Villages: The Lived Experiences of Poor Voters in Bulan, Sorsogon
Sorsogon State University – Bulan Campus

Track 10 – Higher Education

Best PaperBest Presenter
Using Mantel-Haenzel Chi-Square and Rasch Model in Detecting Differential Item Functioning in A College Entrance Test: A Comparison
Jose Q. Pedrajita
University of the Philippines – Diliman
Romeo B. Sotto Jr.
Classroom Management Practices in A State College in Camarines Sur: Basis for A Proposed Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) Classroom Management Framework
Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges

Track 11 – Instructional Design and Development

Best PaperBest Presenter
3D Geotionary as A Supplementary Digitalized Resource for Teaching and
Learning in Solid Geometry: A New Study

Carl Andrei O. Dayrit, Isabella Marie N. Macalintal, Rosemarie Makiling, Allyssa Elaine M. Reyes & Joan M. Reyes
Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Santa Maria Bulacan Campus
Nestor L. Lasala Jr.
Development and Validation Of E-SelfIMo: E-Learning Self-Directed Interactive Module in Earth Science
Sorsogon State University

Track 12 – Management and Gender and Development

Best PaperBest Presenter
Leadership, Knowledge Management Processes, and Performance of Administrators in the New Normal
Emie D. Salvacion
Bukidnon State University
Divina Gracia R. Galang
The Women-Farmers Happiness, Creativity and Productivity in The Farming Field: A Phenomenological Study
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture – Pasacao Campus