The Agham + Sining: UP Innovation and Knowledge Festival 2022 was held last 28-29 November 2022 at the University of the Philippines Bonifacio Global City (UP BGC). The event showcased research projects and technological innovations in UP. The Development of a Filipinized Learning Management System under the Emerging Interdisciplinary Development Research Program was included in Session 1 of the event, where innovations in quality education were highlighted. Projects in this session aim to address SDG4 (Quality Education).

Asst. Prof. Rita Ramos, Project Leader of the EIDR Project titled "Development of a Filipinized Learning Management System"

Asst. Prof. Rita Ramos, Project Leader of the EIDR Project titled “Development of a Filipinized Learning Management System.” (Image screen captured from TVUP)

The project was presented by Asst. Prof. Rita Ramos, Ms. Hanna May Rosario, and Ms. Karen Enrile on the second day of the event under the Teaching and Learning in the Digital Era Session. In this session, pitches of innovative and technological solutions towards inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all were presented. Following the presentation, a question-and-answer session was held, during which all project leaders responded to panelists’ queries related to their respective projects.

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The IFSS 2025 formally concluded with a meaningful closing ceremony.UPOU Assoc. Prof. Finaflor F. Taylan, DProfSt, Chair of the IFSS 2025 Program Committee, delivered a synthesis of the forum, emphasizing the values aligned with the discussion areas of the IFSS2025. She ended with a call to continually act together for justice, for regeneration, for a future where everyone has just not food, but dignity, health, and the opportunity thrive.An exchange of institutional gifts was held among the representatives from UPOU, DOST, TUPV, STI West Negros University, and Negros Power.Certificates of participation were awarded to all participants of IFSS 2025.The Best Paper Award was conferred by Dr. Gerome Salas, member of the IFSS 2025 Paper Committee to the following winners:- Arwen Jover, Joval Martinez, Aran Jay Nonato, Raezel Harvey Pitong, and Angel Hope Robles with their paper entitled “Functional Characterization of Potassium Solubilization Potential of Hot Spring-Derived Thermophilic Bacteria for Sustainable Agricultural Biofertilizer Development." (Best Paper Award)- Thushari Senavirathna and Brian Dunsford with their paper entitled "Bamboo Pots (Bambusa vulgaris) as a Circular and Regenerative Alternative in Tea (Camellia sinensis) Nurseries." (2nd Best Paper Award)- Gregorio Crisostomo, Crizel Ann Biton, Henmark De la Cruz, Ma. Korina Claudia Hinayan, Ronald Ray Labayen, Charisse Pesquera, Jayboy Santillan, and Joel Manuel Villaluz with their paper entitled "Multi-Crop Powder Processing Machine for Enhancing the Value of Root Crops in Negros." (3rd Best Paper Award)The Best Poster Award was presented by Dr. Gerald Salas, Member of the IFSS 2025 Awards Committee, to Gregorio Crisostomo with his paper entitled “Development of a Portable Solar-Powered Mechanized Silk Reeling Device for Sustainable Silk Production of Rural Negros Island Farmers."The Best Sustainable Showcase Award of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Fair was presented by Engr. Glady T. Reyes, Co-Chair of the IFSS 2025 SDG Fair Committee, to Subay Marketing.Engr. Allan Francis Dara-ug, Provincial Director of the DOST Negros Island Region, delivered his closing remarks with a hope that the seeds planted in IFSS 2025 continue to grow, flourish and bear fruit for generations to come.#IFSS2025 #Sustainability ... See MoreSee Less
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