mirc2025 : Manila International Research Conference 2025

18-19 Sep 2025 Manila (Philippines)

Detailed Conference Program (with Abstracts)

Week Thu. 18 Fri. 19 List

Friday, September 19, 2025

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›7:00 (1h)

Registration

›8:00 (30min)

Plenary Session
Plenary Session 3 - How Can Employee Engagement Drive Sustainability? The Mediating Power of CSR and Ethical Leadership in the Philippine Hospitality Industry - Dr. Paulo Noel A. MAZO

› Justo Albert Auditorium

›8:30 (1h)

Poster Session 2

› GEE Ground Floor

›9:30 (15min)

Coffee break

›9:30 (3h)

Special Session
Special Session on AI

› Justo Albert Auditorium

›9:45 (1h45)

Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture
STEA-4

› GK Bukod Tanging Bulwagan

9:45 - 11:30 (1h45)

Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture

GK Bukod Tanging Bulwagan

STEA-4

› Switching on Contrast, Greening Up Nanoparticles: Smarter Chemistry for Better Imaging - Joel Garcia, De La Salle University [Manila] 09:45-10:15 (30min)

› Analysis of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete with Partial Replacements of Waste Tire and Waste Glass as Fine Aggregates and Cement - Quisha Pam Bongon, Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Manila - Bernard Allan Borbe, Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Manila - Aron Paul Ibarra, Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Manila - John Lester San Juan, Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Manila 10:15-10:30 (15min)

› Microalgae-Based Architectural Strategies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide and Its Impact on Heat Index Along LRT-1 Viaduct in Taft Avenue, Manila Through Systems Thinking - Karl Vincent Nueva España, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - Kaylem Joshua Biglang-awa, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - Lara Jade Gaddy, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - Antonio Nudas III., Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 10:30-10:45 (15min)

› Development of Emotion-Sensing Based Companion Robot Providing Emotion Regulation Through Haptic Gestures and Verbal Response - Celine Ejercito, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - Trisha May Lingat, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 10:45-11:00 (15min)

› Utilization of Bambusa Blumeana Biochar and Calcined Pig Bones for Increased Concrete Compressive Strength and Workability Towards Sustainability - Gabriel Sancho Alday, Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Manila - John Dale Aldea, Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Manila - Tanya Gabrielle Pascua, Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Manila 11:00-11:15 (15min)

› The Effectiveness of Chalk (Calcium carbonate) and Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Extract as an Alternative Fire Extinguishers - Matt Harry James Edodollon, University of the East - Manila - Ivan Rosales, University of the East - Manil 11:15-11:30 (15min)

›9:45 (1h45)

Business, Government, Law
BGL-4

› GEE Katipunan Lounge

9:45 - 11:30 (1h45)

Business, Government, Law

GEE Katipunan Lounge

BGL-4

› Why diplomacy matters in governance? - Gary Ador Dionisio, De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde 09:45-10:15 (30min)

› Assessment on the impact of the implementation of pantawid pamilyang pilipino program (4ps) in Kadaclan, Barlig, Mountain Province - PELIA CHUMALAN, San Emilio Ementary School 10:15-10:30 (15min)

› From Surviving to Thriving: Enhancing Financial Practices to Curb Debt Accumulation among Low-Income Earners - Romalyn Purificacion, NU Fairview - Sophia Asistio, NU Fairview - Anne Nicole Bautista, NU Fairview - Rosemarie Daguman, NU Fairview - Christine Marquez, NU Fairview - Fiona Odiaman, NU Fairview - Kier Raven Tan, NU Fairview 10:30-10:45 (15min)

› The Heart of the Filipino: A Systematic Review of Philippine Airlines' Financial Resilience in Sustaining its Wings - Lozano Paulo Luis, De La Salle University [Manila], Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 10:45-11:00 (15min)

› Quantitative Analysis of Subscription-Based Models and Purchase Intention among College Students in Selected University in Quezon City, Philippines - ROMEO JR MANGAHAS, National University Fairview 11:00-11:15 (15min)

› DTI KAPATID MENTOR ME PROGRAM: AN ENTREPRENEURIAL GUIDE FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES IN THE PROVINCE OF MARINDUQUE - Michael Ribleza, Academe 11:15-11:30 (15min)

›9:45 (1h45)

Education, Arts, Social Science, Social Work
EASS-4

› GEE AVR

9:45 - 11:30 (1h45)

Education, Arts, Social Science, Social Work

GEE AVR

EASS-4

› Filipina in Flux: A Historical Retrospective on the Evolving Narratives and Perceptions of Filipinas - Katherine Lacson, Ateneo de Manila University 09:45-10:15 (30min)

› Uncovering a fostered historical identity amongst teachers through a critical analysis using Edmund Husserl's constitutive phenomenological philosophy - Francis Emmanuel Amiga, University of Santo Tomas 10:15-10:30 (15min)

› BEST PRACTICES OF GUIDANCE PERSONNEL IN COUNSELING LGBTQIA+ STUDENTS : BASIS FOR DEVELOPING INTERVENTION PROGRAM - Marilyn Hari, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 10:30-10:45 (15min)

› PHILIPPINES-CHINA CONFLICT OVER SEA LANES: Rooting the Differences for Possible Conflict Mitigation - LIEZEL ZAFRA, PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA 10:45-11:00 (15min)

› Strengthen Teachers' Education: A Focus on Efficacy and Motivation in Social Studies Teachers - Desuyo Akia Faith, Rizal Technological University - Colline Denise Esguerra, Rizal Technological University - Irene Gumiran, Rizal Technological University 11:00-11:15 (15min)

› The Faces of Poverty: Reflecting and Framing Poverty in the Selected Cinemalaya Independent Films - Yolanda Pasia, Batangas State University The National Engineering University - Jhopet Macailao, Batangas State University The National Engineering University - Erica Virtusio, Batangas State University The National Engineering University - Lawrence Mendoza, Batangas State University The National Engineering University - Forian Therese Perce, Batangas State University The National Engineering University 11:15-11:30 (15min)

›11:30 (1h30)

Lunch

›13:00 (45min)

Plenary Session
Plenary Session 4 - AI, Scholarship and IEEE - Mr. Richard CHANDRA

› Justo Albert Auditorium

›13:45 (1h)

Poster Session 3

› GEE Ground Floor

›14:45 (15min)

Coffee break

›15:00 (1h)

Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture
STEA-5

› Justo Albert Auditorium

15:00 - 16:00 (1h)

Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture

Justo Albert Auditorium

STEA-5

› ALERTO: An Android-based Accident Hotspot Tracker Notification System Utilizing Analytics and GPS Tracking Algorithm - Inocencio Inocencio Madriaga, Batangas State University ARASOF Nasugbu 15:00-15:15 (15min)

› Development of a wearable device for controlling virtual mouse and keyboard for individuals with disarticulated elbow - Neil Adrian Magno, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 15:15-15:30 (15min)

› SolarMotor E-Unit: Leveraging IOT for Sustainable Energy Solutions - Lorenjane Balan, Batangas State University ARASOF-Nasugbu - Rhonmar Rivera, Batangas State University ARASOF-Nasugbu - John Kian Aliling, Batangas State University ARASOF-Nasugbu - Marck Jhon Lainez, Batangas State University ARASOF-Nasugbu 15:30-15:45 (15min)

› “A(assistive)-Eyes”; AI-Powered wearable assistive device for the visually impaired - HAZEL NISAY, Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Bataan - Martin Louise Lelis, Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Bataan 15:45-16:00 (15min)

›15:00 (1h)

Business, Government, Law
BGL-5

› GEE Katipunan Lounge

›15:00 (1h)

Health Sciences
HS-4

› GK Bukod Tanging Bulwagan

15:00 - 16:00 (1h)

Health Sciences

GK Bukod Tanging Bulwagan

HS-4

› Grit, happiness, and academic resilience among physical therapy students at a premier public university in Manila - Nizhel Jeenn Ritual, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 15:00-15:15 (15min)

› Oral health literacy among young adults in selected areas of Metro Manila, Philippines: A mixed methods study - Arcee Danielle Garcia, Adamson University - Sania Ahmed Khokhar, Adamson University - Jovelyn Marianne Abella, Adamson University - Chem Beaver Valenzuela, Adamson University - Ian Ray Van Matt Edward Guinid, Adamson University - Danica Resuello, Adamson University - Rogie Royce Carandang, Adamson University, University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio 15:15-15:30 (15min)

› The impostor phenomenon and its relationship to perfectionism, happiness, and self-efficacy among undergraduate physical therapy students at a public university in Manila - Mary Antonette Pol, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 15:30-15:45 (15min)

› Perceived Knowledge, Motivating Factors, and Deterring Factors on Voluntary Blood Donation Practices Among Students of Cebu Doctors' University - College of Medicine A.Y. 2024-2025 - Rodolfo Marlon III Medino, Cebu Doctors' University - College of Medicine - Tiffany Siangco, Cebu Doctors' University - College of Medicine - Jessica Alayne Gular, Cebu Doctors' University - College of Medicine 15:45-16:00 (15min)

›15:00 (1h)

Education, Arts, Social Science, Social Work
EASS-5

› GEE AVR

›16:00 (1h)

Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture
STEA-6

› Justo Albert Auditorium

16:00 - 17:00 (1h)

Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture

Justo Albert Auditorium

STEA-6

› DokyuBasa: A Smartphone-Based Computer Vision with EAST Text Detection and Natural Processing Language (NLP) Application for Legal Document Accessibility with Tagalog - English Plain Language Explanation Using Rule-Based Code-Switching Algorithm - Yuri Alfrance Egipto, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - Princess Joeby Arabis, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 16:00-16:15 (15min)

› ARISE: Augmented Reality (AR) Glasses Training for Cognitive and Physical Development of Children with Functional Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Chester Kjiel Malupeng, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - Kirk Gabriel Quibot, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 16:15-16:30 (15min)

› IoT-based Traffic Light Controller with Emergency Vehicle Detection using Deep Convolutional Neural Network (DCNN) - Eufemia Garcia, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 16:30-16:45 (15min)

› ReFresh: An IoT and Computer Vision-Enabled System for Food Spoilage Detection and Filipino Cuisine Recommendation Using Large Language Models - Vince Villanueva, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 16:45-17:00 (15min)

›16:00 (1h)

Education, Arts, Social Science, Social Work
EASS-6

› GEE Katipunan Lounge

16:00 - 17:00 (1h)

Education, Arts, Social Science, Social Work

GEE Katipunan Lounge

EASS-6

› The Relationship Between Desensitization to Physical Violence on TV and Frequent Exposure to Specific SPG-Rated Primetime Shows Among Select JHS Students in Manila: Basis for a Responsible TV Viewing Campaign - Maria Czietherine Paghunasan, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - Trina Chua, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - Krizanne Joy Divina, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - Alleyna Jannah Evangelista, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 16:00-16:15 (15min)

› Foods as cultural gangplank: Chinese foods as roots of Filipino cuisine - LIEZEL ZAFRA, PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA 16:15-16:30 (15min)

› An Analysis on the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Tsunami Disaster Management of Selected Barangay Sineguelasan Cavite residents through Disaster Literacy Model: A Basis for Disaster Literacy Campaign - Marco Diaz, Main Writer 16:30-16:45 (15min)

› Tara sa Binondo!: Exploring Manila's Chinatown Through Walk Along Method - Inero Ancho, University of the Philippines Los Baños 16:45-17:00 (15min)

›16:00 (1h)

Health Sciences
HS-5

› GK Bukod Tanging Bulwagan

16:00 - 17:00 (1h)

Health Sciences

GK Bukod Tanging Bulwagan

HS-5

› Knowledge and Beliefs on Sexually Transmitted Infections Among College Students - Leanne Mae Jose, Columban College Inc. - Atheena Grace Santos, Columban College Inc. 16:00-16:15 (15min)

› Navigating the Journey: A Phenomenological Study of Adult Children as Primary Caregivers of Parents with Dementia - Alesha Ridad, Manila Central University [Caloc-an, Philippines] 16:15-16:30 (15min)

› Competency of Nursing Students and Level of Satisfaction in Their Clinical Practicum in a Private University - Karen Sablas, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - Emerson Aliswag, Philippine Womens University 16:30-16:45 (15min)

› Tiny Breaths: IoT-Integrated Deep-Learning Contact-Based Newborn Respiratory Rate Monitoring with Predictive Analysis - Austine Antoni, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 16:45-17:00 (15min)

›16:00 (1h)

Education, Arts, Social Science, Social Work
EASS-7

› GEE AVR

16:00 - 17:00 (1h)

Education, Arts, Social Science, Social Work

GEE AVR

EASS-7

› Navigating the Future of Education: A Review of AI-Powered Personalized Learning Systems in Post-Pandemic - Sylvina Vidal, University of the Philippines Los Baños 16:00-16:15 (15min)

› Analyzing the Image of Women in Philippine Society: A Critical Feminist Discourse Analysis of Public Perceptions on Sexbomb and BINI - Bea Abegail Gentica, De La Salle University - Senior High School Humanities Department - Mary Esther Deocampo, De La Salle University - Senior High School Humanities Department - Kayle Daeniel Clado, De La Salle University - Senior High School Humanities Department - Klein Shydei Annon, De La Salle University - Senior High School Humanities Department - Elyzza Ruelle Salido, De La Salle University - Senior High School Humanities Department 16:15-16:30 (15min)

› Influences that Shape Novice ESL Teachers' Identity - Hellamie Baterna, Rizal Technological University - Jhanine Shy Esplana, Rizal Technological University - Jocelyn Familaran, Rizal Technological University - Peachess Laine Santos, Rizal Technological University 16:30-16:45 (15min)

› Empowering seniors: promoting media literacy in the digital age - Vanessah Valle Castillo, Batangas State University 16:45-17:00 (15min)

›17:00 (15min)

Closing Remarks
Hon. Angela Lei "Chi" Ilagan ATIENZA-VALDEPEÑAS

› Justo Albert Auditorium

›17:15 (15min)

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