LICEAN RESEARCHERS BAG AWARDS AT 7TH JOSENIAN SHS RESEARCH SUMMIT
Liceo de Cagayan University students clinched several major and special awards at the 7th Josenian Senior High School Research Summit, held from March 4-6, 2025, at the University of San Jose-Recoletos Basak Campus.
Jean Chloe Apilat, a Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) 1 student, triumphed in the Partnership E Category (Face-to-Face) with the study “Political Literacy and Political Interest as Predictors of Political Participation among Grade 12 Senior High School Students,” earning two major awards, Best Research Abstract and Best Oral Presenter.
In the Partnership C Category (Online), Paul Lorence Tapalla, a Grade 12 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) student, dominated the competition with the study “G.U.I.D.E: A Web-Based Online Appointment System for the Senior High School Guidance Office of Liceo de Cagayan University - Main Campus.” The research received Best Research Abstract, Best Oral Presenter, Exemplary Research, and Outstanding Research Topic awards.
Meanwhile, Amrie Atheena Pedro, a Grade 12 Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) student, won the Exemplary Research award in the Partnership A (Online) Category for the study “Morioca: A Feasibility Study.”
Also competing in the Partnership A (Online) Category, Jihad Paudac, a Grade 12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) 38 student, presented the study “Exploring the Utilization of a Mediapipe-Based Hand-Tracking System on Digital Simulation of Robotic Surgical Applications.”
With the theme “Called for Change: Leading Shared Direction Through a Just Transition,” the summit featured both face-to-face and online presentations. The annual event fosters a culture of research and innovation, providing students with a platform to present their studies and contribute to academic and societal progress.
Liceo de Cagayan University has been instrumental in fostering a strong research culture in its Senior High School (SHS) program, actively pushing for more research activities and academic initiatives that encourage innovation and critical thinking. Through research-oriented curricula and mentorship, the university continues to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in competitive academic settings.
Photos by: Jean Chloe Apilat