CHED ROI conducts research seminar to launch Project R1 SHARES
The CHED ROI’s Research Seminar brought together research directors, coordinators and faculty members to deepen understanding and elevate practices across the research continuum at the Patio Balai, Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union on October 24, 2025.
With the theme “Knowledge in Action: Transforming Ideas into Impact”, the event served as the inaugural installment of R1 SHARES (Structuring Harmonized Alignment of Research and Extension Strategies), a four-part project initiative of CHED ROI on research and extension.
In the recorded video message of Dr. Christine Ferrer, Regional Director of CHED ROI, she welcomed participants by affirming their role as architects of academic inquiry and stewards of strategic direction, whose leadership shapes the future of higher education institutions.
She emphasized that through shared vision and collaboration, each dataset, insight, and partnership becomes a catalyst for meaningful transformation and lasting impact.
Dr. Danilo Bose, Chief Education Program Specialist, outlined the seminar’s core objectives, emphasizing the vital role of research and extension in bridging theory and practice to make lifelong learning more accessible and meaningful.
Mr. Ariel Bacani, Vice Chair of the Regional Ethics Monitoring Board 1 (REMB 1), opened the seminar with a discourse on research ethics.
His presentation unpacked the evolving standards of ethical review, the role of institutional ethics boards, and the importance of cultivating a culture of responsible research wherein participants gained clarity on navigating ethical dilemmas, securing informed consent, and aligning methodologies with national and international ethical frameworks.
Mr. Francis Gerald Amansec, OIC Supervising Economic Development Specialist of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev, provided a strategic presentation on policy formulation grounded in empirical research.
He outlined the process of translating data into policy recommendations, engaging stakeholders, and aligning proposals with national development goals.
The afternoon session with Dr. Thelma Palaoag, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Institutional Planning of the University of Cordilleras in Baguio City, shared strategic insights on enhancing research visibility, avoiding predatory journals, and aligning outputs with institutional thrusts and global standards.
She also discussed models of innovation ecosystems, intellectual property management, and university-industry collaboration, illustrating how research can be translated into viable products, services, and community solutions—bridging the gap between academic inquiry and societal impact.
In her closing remarks, the Supervising Education Program Specialist, Dr. Angelica Dolores emphasized the project’s commitment to advancing academic excellence, strengthening collaboration, and fostering community development through the integration of research with real-world applications.
Assisting Engr. Leonora Quarte, Education Supervisor II and Focal Person for Research, were Education Supervisors Dr. Mitchellene Rivo and Dr. Maria Carmela Domocmat, and Project Technical Specialists Mr. Cholo Escobar and Mr. Kristan Marko Crisostomo.
