Roster of Researchers
Prof. Ma. Isabel Abucejo
Assistant Professor 3
Master in Information Technology
Areas of Interest
Algorithms/Solutions Formulation, Database Design, System Development
Publication
Abucejo, M.I. & Cuizon, J. (2021). Sequential pattern mining of tourist spatiotemporal movement. Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 9 (1), 69-78.
Dr. Florita Acero
Associate Professor 1
Doctor in Business Administration
Publication
Acero, F. & Golosino, E. (2019). Business Practices Among Selected Adventure Tourism Enterprises in Bohol vis-à-vis Sustainability. Lumina: An Interdisciplinary and Scholarly Journal Volume 26, No. 1
Sheila B. Alturas
Master Teacher 4
Master of Arts in Education major in Teaching Elementary School Subjects
Areas of Interest
Science Education
Publication
Origenes, R.W., Espinosa-Gelisanga, R. & Alturas, S.B. (2022). Street food’s microbiological load and vendors’ food hygiene and safety practices compliance in the schools of Cebu City. International Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, 2(1), 48 - 60.
Dr. Mauricia Bapilar
Assistant Professor 1
Doctor in Education major in Educational Management
Areas of Interest
Science Education and Innovation
Publication
Sarabia, M.T.P. & Bapilar, M.S. (2021). Utilization of Philippine Aptitude Classification Test (PACT) Result in Career Awareness Program. IOER International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 3 (2) 16 – 24.
Dr. Ramon A. Boloron
Associate Professor 3
Doctor of Philosophy in English with Specialization in Language
Areas of Interest
Sociolinguistics, Communication, Governance, and Literature
Publications
Torregosa, M. & Boloron, R. (2024). The TPACK Model, Students’ Academic Performance in English, and Challenges of Its Use as Assessed by Teachers. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 24 (6), 615-621
Bersano, J. & Boloron, R. (2024) Teaching Modular English: Extent of Implementation, Effects, Potentials and Challenges. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 19(1), 40-47
Labad, L., Boloron, R., Quirog, B., Sarabosing, R., & Zaluaga, S. (2023). The Boholano Hugos and its challenges in the second millennium. Lumina: An Interdisciplinary and Scholarly Journal, 28, 76-99.
Lopres, J. Lactam, J., Sia, J., M. Jr., Alili Jr., A., Labaria, J., Boloron, R., Ching, R., Alsaraireh, M., Capulso, L., & Reyes-Chua, E. (2023) A model of collaborative writing technique to enhance students' writing fluency, World Journal of English Language, 13(3), 227-238.
Palaroan, R., Gimeno, A., Biňas, G., Boloron, R., Budomo, X., De Guia, L., Capulso, L., Villagonzalo, L., Galas, E., Kaur, H., Heidarzadegan, N. (2023) Connecting Beyond the Classroom: Use of Viber as a support tool for enhancing essay writing skills and online language learning engagement among Students. World Journal of English Language, 13(3), 265-273.
Boloron, R. (2020). The critical significance of teaching strategies for English. Journal of World Englishes and Educational Practices, 2(2), 74-80.
Mary Roselle Bulilawa
Assistant Professor 3
Master of Arts in Teaching PE and Music
Publication
Galimpin, J., Gementiza, C. M., & Bulilawa, M. R. Kammameros: The Faithful Bol-anon Percussionists. Universal Journal of History and Culture, 7(1), 30-40.
Dr. Amie Rosarie C. Caballo
Full Professor 1
Doctor in Information Technology
Areas of Interest
Machine Learning, Image Processing
Publications
Caballo, A.R., Aliac, C.J. (2022 ). YOLO-based tricycle counting in aid of traffic analysis. Proceedings of the 2022 4th Asia Pacific Information Technology Conference. New York: Association for Computing Machinery, 150–154.
Caballo, A.R., Aliac, C.J. (2020). YOLO-based tricycle detection from traffic video. Proceedings of the 2020 3rd International Conference on Image and Graphics Processing. New York: Association for Computing Machinery, 12-16.
Prof. Lutgarda P. Cañedo
Assistant Professor 3
Master in Business Administration
Areas of Interest
Tourism, Boholano Studies, Gender and Development, Business Sustainability
Publication
Zacal, R., Virador, L. & Cañedo, L.(2019). State of selected agri-tourism venture in Bohol, Philippines. International Journal of Sustainability, Education, and Global Creative Economic (IJSEGCE), 2(1), 9-14.
Dr. Jasson Compuesto
Assistant Professor 1
Doctor of Arts in Literature and Communication
Areas of Interest
Literature and Communication
Publication
Cejudo, D.B, Compuesto, J.G, & Vinalay, M. (2024). The Lived Experiences of Non-Thai Teachers in Code-Switching at Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University. International Journal of Language and Literary Studies, 6(1).128-142.
Prof. Fe N. Conui
Assistant Professor 4
Master of Arts in Teaching Filipino
Areas of Interest
Language Studies, Language Teaching, Culture, Literature
Publication
Doria, E. & Conui, F. (2020). Pagbuo ng Workbuk sa Kasanayan sa Kritikal na Pag-iisip ng mga Estudyante. Langkit: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 9, 19–42.
Dr. Ethel Doria
Assistant Professor 3
Doctor of Philosophy major in Filipino
Areas of Interest
Cultural Education/Studies, Instructional Material Development, Language Teaching
Publication
Doria, E., & Conui, F. (2020). Pagbuo ng Workbuk sa Kasanayan sa Kritikal na Pag-iisip ng mga Estudyante. Langkit : Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 9, 19–42.
Dr. Precillano E. Echavia
Associate Professor 2
Doctor of Management major in Human Resource Management
Areas of Interest
Corporate Social Responsibility, Organizational Development, Sustainability Marketing
Publication
Echavia, P., Inot, T. & Uy, A. (2021). The corporate social responsibility practices of selected higher educational institutions in Bohol, Philippines. Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 3(2), 179-196.
Dr. Maria Paz Espiritu
Associate Professor 1
Doctor in Business Administration
Areas of Interest
Polling
Publication
Espiritu, M. P. & Golosino, E. (2020). Financial management practices of the families of overseas seafarers in Bohol. International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Studies, 12 (1) 222-237.
Dr. Wenyville Galang
Associate Professor 3
Doctor of Engineering
Areas of Interest
Geospatial Analysis, Remote Sensing, Energy Engineering
Publications
Galang, W.N., Tabañag, I.D., and Loretero, M. (2022). RS-GIS Approach on biomass energy potential estimation of sugarcane residues in Medellin, Cebu. Applied Environmental Research, 44(1) (2022): 67-79.
Galang, W.N., Tabañag, I.D., and Loretero, M. (2021). Estimation of biomass availability in Panglao Island using SENTINEL-2 MSI. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology: An International Quarterly Scientific Journal, 20(4), 1577-1584.
Galang, W.N., Tabañag, I.D., and Loretero, M. (2021). GIS-based biomass energy sustainability analysis using analytical hierarchy process: A case study in Medellin, Cebu. International Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 10(3), 551-561.
Jay Galimpin
Associate Instructor 2
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Areas of Interest
Teaching Mathematics, Metacognition, Music Education, Culture Education, Ethnomusicology
Publications
Galimpin, J., Gementiza, C. M., & Bulilawa, M. R. (2025). Kammameros: The Faithful Bol-anon Percussionists. Universal Journal of History and Culture, 7(1), 30-40. https://doi.org/10.52613/ujhc.1640767
Galimpin, N. J. L. (2024). Enhancing Mathematics and Science Learning Through Improved Reading Comprehension: A Systematic Literature Review. EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR), 284–288. https://doi.org/10.36713/epra17754
Chrystel Mariz Gementiza
Associate Instructor 2
Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Music, Arts, PE and Health
Areas of Interest
Cultural Studies, Physical Education, Ethnomusicology, Choreology, Dance Literature, Music Literature, and Education
Publications
Gementiza, N. C. M. R. (2025). Preserving Heritage: Bolibongkingking Beat of Loboc, Bohol. EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR), 796–798. https://doi.org/10.36713/epra20780;
Gementiza, Chrystel Mariz, Preserving Heritage: 'Gurung-gong' Beat of Panglao, Bohol (December 12, 2023). Psych Educ, 2024, 16(4): 410-413, https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chrystel-Mariz-Gementiza/research, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4693929;
Gementiza, C. M. R. (2025). Preserving Heritage: Sinu-og Estokada Beat of Jagna, Bohol. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, IX(IV), 1677–1681. https://doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2025.90400123;
Galimpin, J., Gementiza, C. M., & Bulilawa, M. R. (2025b). Kammameros: the faithful Bol-anon percussionists. Universal Journal of History and Culture, 7(1), 30–40. https://doi.org/10.52613/ujhc.1640767;
Prof. Charmaine Honculada
Full Instructor 5
Master of Arts in Teaching Social Science
Areas of Interest
Social Studies
Publication
Honculada, C. & Pilongo, L. (2022). Generational attitude among gays. University of Bohol Multidisciplinary Research, 10 (1), 119-137.
Dr. Fe Janiola
Full Professor 2
Doctor of Philosophy major in Research and Evaluation
Areas of Interest
Research Education, Mathematics, Ethnomathematics, Ethnolearning Theory, Statistics
Publications
Janiola, F. B. (2024). The dynamic components of Janiola’s ethnolearning framework. In M. A. Albina, S. S. Joaquin, & M. A. R. Vinluan (Eds.), Educational assessment, evaluation and research: Theory and best practices (pp. 177–190). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-60680-9_11
Janiola, F. R. (2024). The Dynamic Components of Janiola’s Ethnolearning Framework. In Ethnomathematics and Mathematics Education: International Perspectives in Times of Local and Global Change (pp. 235-256). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
Janiola, F., Argate, R. T., Ferrater-Gimena, J. A. O., Sagayno, R. S., Ortega, M. D., Mamacos, R. J., Miro, A. C., ... & Sumalinog, G. G. (2024). Senior high school program implementation in Cebu, Philippines: The teachers’ perspectives. Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science-Social Sciences, 14(2), 3-17.
Janiola, F. R.,Miro, M. L. D., Ferrrater-Gimena, J. A., Sagayno, R. C., Argate, R. T., Ortega, M. D. T., Miro, A. C., ... & Sumalinog, G. G. (2024). K to 12 implementation in Siquijor: The senior high school students’ lived experience. CTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development, 16(3), 140-149.
Janiola, F. R., & Santos, M. S. M. D. L. (2021). The ethnomathematics practices of Eskaya Tribe. TURCOMAT: Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education, 12(3), 3767–3777.
Prof. Vilsuette Lingo
Assistant Professor 1
Master of Arts in Nursing major in Medical Surgical Nursing
Areas of Interest
Medical-Surgical & Psychiatric Nursing
Google Scholar Profile
Publication
Tubio, I.C, Aranzado, K.C, Lingo, V., Sales, L. A. (2024). Perceived Impact of Community Health Nursing Programs and Activities: A Basis for Program Enhancement. Ignatian International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research
Arlene Loquias
Assistant Professor 4
Master of Arts in Education major in Teaching Elementary School Subjects
Areas of Interest
Early Childhood Education, Culture and Religious Practices, Literacy and Numeracy, Social Issues
Publication
Loquias, A. (2025). Unveiling social realities: A Marxist analysis of Rene Eune Ponte’s balak. International Review of Social Sciences Research. Volume 5 Issue 1 March 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.53378/irssr.353144
Loquias, A. (2022). Electronic Media and Preschoolers’ Language and Social Skills: Parents’ Perspectives.
Prof. Ethel Nabor
Full Instructor
Master of Arts in Education major in Math
Areas of Interest
Education, Statistics, Theories and Models in Mathematics
Google Scholar Profile
Publication
Nabor, Ethel (2024). Evaluation of Learning Modules in Mathematics. Psychology and Education Multidisciplinary Journal, 15 (8), 829-837.
Dr. Charina I. Narido
Full Professor 2
Doctor of Philosophy in Biology major in Marine Biology
Areas of Interest
Biodiversity Conservation, Fisheries, Marine Assessment
Publications
Jose, R., Aureo, W., Narido, C., Reyes, T., and Sarnowski, M. (2020). Baseline assessment of wildlife biodiversity within selected areas of Central Visayas, Philippines. Journal of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Management, 6 (2), 27-34.
Jose, R., Aspe, N., Aureo, W., Parba, R., Capunhag, C. & Narido, C. (2021). Earthworm diversity and populations in different habitats of Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape, Bohol, Philippines. Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology, 15(1), 1-11.
Dr. Hyacinth N. Suarez
Associate Professor 3
Doctor of Philosophy in Biology major in Marine Biology
Areas of Interest
Black Corals
Publications
Rios, W.V., L.C Geonzon, A. M Roque, M. R. B Abiquibil, M.D.A Pilapil, M.A.P Lingaro, H.N. Suarez, R. L. A. Sarmiento, S. Matsukawa, R.G Bacabac. 2024. The effects of stem bromelain on the gelation behavior of kappa carrageenan under linear and non-linear rheological regimes. Food Hydrocolloids. Vol. 150, 109662.
L Baliber, Z Borromeo, MA Lingaro, MD Pilapil, G Edar, C Flores, H Suarez, and R Bacabac, Passive microrheology in carrageenan-fibrin mixtures using video microscopy, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 42, SPP-2024-1E-05 (2024). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2024-1E-05.
CL Flores, MDA Pilapil, ZJ Borromeo, MAP Lingaro, GB Edar, LO Baliber, HN Suarez, and RG Bacabac, Rheological characterization of fibrin-carrageenan composite hydrogels for 3D extrusion printing, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 42, SPP-2024-PA-21 (2024). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2024-PA-21.
Prof. Divina G. Torralba
Full Instructor 1
Master in Criminal Justice
Areas of Interest
Criminal Justice
Publication
Amaro, F., Villaruz, E., Paradiang, M.J., Torralba, D., Peña, E., Malarasta, W., Niem, C.L., Dausan, A., Dalugdog, W., (2025). The Utilization of Improvised Fuming Device in Developing of Latent Fingerprint. SDG Journal of Law and Sustainable Development, 13, 01-17.
Prof. Noel P. Tuazon
Assistant Professor 4
Master of Fine Arts major in Creative Writing
Areas of Interest
Creative Writing, Performance and Spoken Word Literature
Publications
Tuazon, N. P. (2022) Sugob sa Alimadmad. Gawad Bienvenido Lumbera 2022: Mga Nagwaging Akda NCLA National Literary Contest, 383-340.
Tuazon, N. P. (2021). Ang panghuhuli ng alindanaw. Padayon sa Pagtindog: Mga Piling Papel Hinggil sa mga Wika at Panitikan ng Kabisayaan J. Ir Teodoro (Ed.), 187-199. Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino.
Prof. Ingrid Tubio
Full Instructor 3
Master of Arts in Nursing major in Medical Surgical Nursing
Areas of Interest
Medical Surgical Nursing
Publications
Tubio, I. C. (2024). Online Gaming : Health Related Effects Among Students. Ignatian International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research.
Tubio, I. C., Babor, L. T. (2024). Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Physical Health Outcomes Among Senior Citizens Living In A Geographically Isolated Disadvantaged Area (GIDA) Community. Ignatian International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research
Lumantao, K., & Tubio, I. C. (2024). Health Literacy on Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative Study. Ignatian International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research
Tubio, I.C, Aranzado, K.C, Lingo, V., Sales, L. A. (2024) . Perceived Impact of Community Health Nursing Programs and Activities: A Basis for Program Enhancement. Ignatian International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research
Ace Uy
Master Teacher 2
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Areas of Interest
Education, Medical, Mathematics, Business
Publication
Echavia, P., Inot, T. & Uy, A. (2021). The corporate social responsibility practices of selected higher educational institutions in Bohol, Philippines. Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 3(2), 179-196.
Dr. Leomar Virador
Full Professor 1
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management
Areas of Interest
Corporate Social Responsibility, Accounting, Finance
Publications
Zacal, R., Virador, L. & Cañedo, L., (2019). State of selected agri-tourism venture in Bohol, Philippines. International Journal of Sustainability, Education, and Global Creative Economic (IJSEGCE), 2(1), 9-14.
Virador, L. (2019). The Extent of Compliance with International Accounting standard (IAS) 41: The Case of Selected Agri-tourism Sites in Bohol, Philippines. International Journal of Accounting 7 (1), 40-45.
Virador, L. & Chen, L. (2021). Corporate social responsibility and job satisfaction: A configurational approach. Journal of Business Administration, 46(3). 49-79.
Virador, L. & Chen, L. (2023). Does an (in)congruent corporate social responsibility strategy affect employees’ turnover intention? A configurational analysis in an emerging country. Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility, 32(1), 57-73.
Virador, L., Chen, L. Li, P. (2023) Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee Satisfaction: The Mediating Effects of Work-Life Balance Support and Work Stress. Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal 11 (2), 41-55.
Dr. Rose Mary Zacal
Associate Professor 3
Doctor in Business Administration
Areas of Interest
Economics and Management
Publication
Zacal, R., Virador, L. & Cañedo, L., (2019). State of selected agri-tourism venture in Bohol, Philippines. International Journal of Sustainability, Education, and Global Creative Economics (IJSEGCE), 2(1), 9-14.
Dr. Socorro Anne R. Zaluaga
Associate Professor 2
Doctor of Arts in Literature and Communication
Areas of Interest
Language Education, Culture and Communication
Publication
Labad, L., Boloron, R., Quirog, B., Sarabosing, R., & Zaluaga, S. (2023). The Boholano Hugos and its challenges in the second millennium. Lumina: An Interdisciplinary and Scholarly Journal, 28, 76-99.
