02/03/2026
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โBachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA) of Santo Tomas College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology (STCAST) proved its academic and professional prowess that led them victorious at the recently concluded 16th Council of Management Educators and Professionals in the Philippines (COMEPP) MINDANAO Conference, held on February 26 to 27, 2026 at Aces Polytechnic College, Panabo City.
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โCompeting against 13 participating schools from across Mindanao, the STCAST delegation proved to be a formidable force. Out of five competitive categories prepared by COMEPP-Mindanao, STCAST secured three major championship titles, firmly cementing the schoolโs reputation for excellence in research and innovation.
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โThe impossible became possible through the collaborative efforts and strategic guidance of the BSOA faculty. The groupโs success was fueled by the mentorship of Research Coaches: BSOA Program Head, Helaria B. Carmona, DBM, & John Mark B. Lazaro, MAEd.
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โDr. Carmona also provided vital coaching for the Business Pitch category, while Orlan Tabuada Jr. served as the Video Advertisement Coach. The team also owed its feat to the unwavering and constant support of instructors Gilda O. Naret, MBM, MPA, and Rajah Cordero, MM. Especially to the STCAST OIC - Office of the College President, Dr. Hazel C. Montepio, EdD.
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โThe highlight of the said conference was STCAST's sweeping success in the research categories. Taking home the top awards in the following categories:
โTrisha Mae E. Silva earned gold in the Research Oral Presentation, for her study entitled, "System Quality, Service Quality, and Information Clarity: A Structural Equation Model on Service Convenience of a Digital Ordering System in a Fast-Food Chain."
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โMeanwhile, Melven E. Gaviola reached gold in the Research Poster Presentation, entitled, โDigital Financial Literacy, Budget Monitoring Practices, and Social Influence: A Structural Equation Model on Electronic Wallet Usage on Spending Habits of College Students.โ.
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โThe Business Pitch Duo, Elaine Grace S. Poliquit and Samantha Rose O. Rosco impressed the panel, and secured gold during their Business Pitch about BanaBombs.
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โBeyond the major titles, the STCAST-BSOA delegation demonstrated a strong presence across multiple competitive fields. In the Video Advertisement category, the team composed of Christian M. Deadio, Joanna M. Castro, Adrian B. Dinolan, and Francine Novy Lagos represented the institution with their history-filled Video Ad entry. Sheena Mae Evangelio participated in the Extended Abstract category, presenting a study about โThe Mediating Effect of the Employees Productivity on the Relationship Between Financial Management Practices and Operational Efficiency among Local Entrepreneurs.โ
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โThe STCAST community celebrates this monumental achievement, as these champions continue to bring pride and honor to the institution, perfectly embodying the spirit of this year's conference theme,โAdvancing Business and Management in Mindanao: Innovating Locally, Competing Globally and Sustaining the Future.โ
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โvia Samantha Rose Rosco
โLayout by Jhon Mark Villanueva