ACT Office of Research

30/09/2026

𝙏𝙊 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙔 𝘼𝙎𝙄𝘼𝙉𝙄𝙎𝙏𝘼 𝙒𝙄𝙏𝙃 𝘼 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙍𝘾𝙃 𝙋𝘼𝙋𝙀𝙍 𝙄𝙉 𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙍 𝙁𝙐𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀:

Effective A.Y. 2026-2027, the ACT Library and the ACT Office of Research require all student researchers to use the GALE Academic OneFile Database for e-books, journals, and other academic sources.

Before your paper reaches Library Reference Verification or Turnitin Plagiarism Checking, make sure to follow the steps detailed here. The infographics below walk you through the whole journey, from your first search to your finished citation.

Access the GALE Academic OneFile Database at: tinyurl.com/GALEatACT

Questions before your first search? You can email us at [email protected] or message us directly here on our FB page!

29/06/2026

𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐅!

On June 26, 2026, the ACTIEF Office of Research successfully conducted the 2026 Research Congress, reaffirming our commitment to scholarly impact under the inspiring theme: "Transformative Futures: Fostering the Exchange of Evidence-based Knowledge and Skills at ACTIEF."

A huge congratulations to our faculty researchers for presenting their completed Faculty Research:

Ms. Baby Virtucio and Ms. Jessa Batobalonos from of the College of Business and Management - Tourism Management Program: “𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴’ 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘕𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩”

Mr. Jesseur Diano & Mr. Sam Cabilan from the College of Nursing: “𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘕𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴: 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯”

Ms. Shobie Marie Ansay & Ms. Marie Chrise Costelo from the College of Business and Management - Business Administration Program: “𝘕𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘶𝘮 𝘞𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴.”

We extend our deepest gratitude to our distinguished panel and speakers:

Dr. Jezyl Cutamora, Professor VI of Cebu Normal University, delivered a powerful Keynote Address revolving around the congress theme, challenging us to foster evidence-based knowledge for transformative futures.

Dr. Wama A. Jorbina (Guest Panelist) & Ms. Via Marie Abellanosa (Internal Panel Member) provided invaluable insights and rigorous feedback to our researchers.

Wrapping up the academic session, Mr. Freeland Echavez served as the Synthesis Presenter. He brilliantly bridged the faculty research presentations and the keynote speech, aligning the day's discussions with the ACTIEF Institutional Research Agenda.

Following the research presentations, the energy continued with the Teaching Olympics! Our faculty showcased their creativity, innovation, and pedagogical skills in a fun and engaging competition. Congratulations to all the departments and faculty members who participated, showcased their talents, and brought their best to the stage!

📸: Charles Bejec | Multimedia

22/05/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘

The Office of Research at ACTIEF facilitated the Faculty Proposal Hearing and Final Technical Report evaluation earlier today, upholding the institution's commitment to methodological rigor and scholarly impact. Faculty researchers from College of Arts, Sciences and Pedagogy, College of Business & Management, and College of Computer Studies, presented their study proposals and final outputs before a distinguished evaluation panel, engaging in constructive scholarly discourse to strengthen research design, relevance, and dissemination readiness.

The Office extends its deepest gratitude to our Guest Panelist, Dr. Jezyl Cutamora of Cebu Normal University, for her invaluable expertise and insightful feedback. We also sincerely thank our internal panel members: Dr. Joseph Stephen Descallar, Vice President for Academics; Dr. Neva Maningo, Quality Assurance Officer; Mr. Freeland Echavez, Vice Principal for Research and External Linkages at ACTIEF Senior High School; and Mr. Paul John Pastor, Lead Research Coordinator of the institution. Special appreciation goes to our session moderator, Ms. Via Marie Abellanosa, Head of Research, for steering the proceedings with professionalism and clarity.

Congratulations to all presenting faculty, panelists, and research support teams. Your collaboration continues to advance ACT's vision of excellence in evidence-based innovation and academic leadership.

18/05/2026

Congratulations to our very own Lead Research Coordinator, Sir Paul John Pastor, for winning 3rd place in the 3-Minute Pitch to Policymakers Competition at the 11th Central Visayas Health Research & Innovation Conference last May 13, 2026!

You have set a great example for the Asianista community to turn their ideas into research for greater impact.

15/05/2026

Proud to celebrate our official membership in the DOST - Central Visayas Consortium for Health Research and Development! Here's to new collaborations, stronger research, and greater impact for Central Visayas and beyond!

24/03/2026

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12/02/2026

𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚? 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩.

Effective immediately, all thesis candidates must submit three documents to the Office of Research BEFORE scheduling Turnitin evaluation:

1. Records of Proceedings (or Compliance Checklist)—signed by all Thesis Committee members and your College Dean.
2. Official Turnitin payment receipt.
3. Library validation form confirming citation and reference compliance.

No exceptions: Turnitin scheduling will not be processed until all three documents are submitted and verified by the Office of Research. Committee members are expected to complete and sign the Records of Proceedings/Compliance Checklist given that you have complied the necessary revisions.

This requirement ensures research integrity and streamlines your path to graduation. Submit early, submit complete, and avoid unnecessary delays.

For inquiries, visit the Office of Research at Cyber Tower 1, 7th Floor, or email [email protected].

27/11/2025

𝘼 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜!

The ACT Office of Research beams with pride as we celebrate the incredible success of our College of Nursing students and faculty! A phenomenal 97.62% pass rate has been achieved in the November 2025 Philippine Nurses Licensure Exam (PNLE).

This outstanding result is a testament to the dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence within the College of Nursing. We are proud to see such high standards of education translating into professional success.



Photo by Sir Josh Nunez

27/11/2025

The ACT Office of Research proudly amplifies this wonderful announcement! We extend our warmest congratulations to Ms. Jennie Floria-Candelario, LPT, of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Pedagogy.

It is achievements like these, contributing valuable knowledge to the academic community through reputable publications like Scholarly Lens, that embody the research culture we strive to foster. We are incredibly proud of your dedication, Ma'am Jennifer!

CONGRATULATIONS! Our Published author, Jennifer Floria - Candelario, LPT (English College Instructor, College of Arts, Sciences and Pedagogy, Asian College of Technology - International Educational Foundation) for publishing a literary work in Scholarly Lens: A Literary Magazine for Educators, Volume 2: Issue 4 with Print- ISSN (3028-175X) and Online-ISSN (3028 1768).

PUBLISH FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH! Be one of the growing number of educators who got promoted through the publication of their literary works in a duly registered magazine and reputable publisher!
Publish with Dreamer Publishing Services and receive the following:
*Copy of the article
* Certificate of Authorship & Publication
*ISSN copy approved by the National Library of the Philippines
*NBDB registration
*Peer-Review/Evaluation Result
*National Certificate as Member of Dreamer Publishing Services (FOR FREE)
*A Big Discount
*An opportunity to be one of the reviewers of Scholarly Lens and get a chance to receive a Certificate of Recognition for every review-involvement
*Exclusive invitations to professional collaborations for special projects

SUBMIT HERE FOR THE CURRENT ISSUE:
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VIEW PUBLISHED LITERARY WORKS:
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25/11/2025

📢 WEATHER ADVISORY & ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL STUDENTS (11/25/25)

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