USL Graduate Studies and Continuing Professional Development

02/10/2026

BRIDGING DIGITAL INNOVATION AND ACADEMIC RIGOR: USLT GRADUATE STUDENTS LEAD SERVICE-LEARNING SEMINAR AT SAINT LOUIS COLLEGE, BULANAO

BULANAO, KALINGA — Championing data-driven research and responsible technology, graduate students from the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT) taking EDDF 1023 (Methods of Inquiry) hosted an interactive Service-Learning seminar entitled “Transforming Educators into Digital Scholars: Navigating AI and Analytics” on September 19, 2026, at Saint Louis College, Bulanao. The outreach initiative catered to graduate scholars, academic leaders, and educator-participants. It aimed to bridge cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence with fundamental statistical workflows—reframe modern digital tools not as shortcuts, but as ethical assets that accelerate manuscript development, streamline literature reviews, and enhance quantitative analysis.

The USLT delegation arrived at 7:45 A.M. and was warmly greeted by the host institution with coffee and local delicacies, followed by a seamless venue registration managed by Ma'am Neriza Campano. The formal preliminaries opened with a prayer by Mrs. Desiree Callangan, an EdD student, followed by inspiring remarks from key leaders:

Welcome Address: Mr. Brigido B. Dubao, MARS, LPT (Executive Officer, Saint Louis College, Bulanao)
Special Message: Dr. Rex Asuncion, Ph.D. (Principal 1, Redondo Elementary School / USLT Adjunct Professor)
Statement of Purpose: Mrs. Miropes Pacion (EdD Student)

The core training featured two expert-led interactive talks that engaged participants in applying technology to their ongoing thesis topics:

AI Tools in Academic Research — Ms. Lovely Atara, MST, an EdD student, guided educators through purpose-built AI applications to structure literature mapping and academic writing while strictly upholding research ethics and academic integrity.

AI-Driven Analytics and Statistics — Mr. Jomel Mabborang, MAEd, an EdD student, introduced modern platforms for quantitative data collection, automated statistical computations, and data interpretation, helping demystify complex analysis for thesis writing.

Participants actively engaged during the open forum, seeking direct guidance for their thesis workflows and classroom application.

The event concluded with the presentation of certificates and tokens led by Dr. Rex Asuncion, Mrs. Neriza Campano, and Mr. Joef Campano. Dr. George C. Tumbali, Dean of Graduate School and Research Director at SLC Bulanao, delivered the closing address, encouraging all scholars to cultivate a deep passion for research. Mrs. Lucrecia Tuliao, an EdD student, offered the closing prayer.

In a gesture of reciprocity, both institutions exchanged tokens of appreciation and shared a fellowship lunch. Following the academic program, the host institution treated the USLT delegation to a local farm immersion tour, where facilitators enjoyed picking fresh fruit straight from the trees.

Evaluations following the activity revealed exceptionally high satisfaction scores across content relevance, statistical clarity, research ethics, and pedagogical application—proving that digital tools, when guided by human wisdom and strong ethical values, empower educators to lead as forward-thinking scholars.

26/09/2026

CONGRATULATIONS, MS. IRENE S. TALOSIG!

We are immensely proud to celebrate Ms. Irene S. Talosig for having her research paper officially accepted for publication in Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal (PEMJ)!

Paper Title: "Feminist and Reader-Response Analyses of Lualhati Bautista's 'Kasal': Implications for Literature Teaching"

Her scholarly work underwent a rigorous peer-review process and editorial evaluation, recognizing her valuable contribution to literature teaching and academic excellence.

Thank you for bringing pride to our academic community and inspiring educators and researchers alike!

Wish her your congratulations in the comments below!

26/09/2026

SAS Doctoral Candidates Advance to Dissertation Proposal Phase Following Successful Topic Defense

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines — Four doctoral candidates from the School of Advanced Studies (SAS) at the University of Saint Louis (USL) Tuguegarao successfully defended their research topic proposals on September 26, 2026, at the BCJ Conference Room in the Leonarda campus.

The successful candidates represent two of the university's doctorate professional track offerings, with two candidates from the Doctor of Education major in Educational Leadership and Management program and two from the Doctor in Public Administration program.

During the defense, a four-member panel of examiners reviewed and approved the following working research titles:

Ms. Gianette P. Pagalilauan (Doctor of Education) — Campus Ministry Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Magnifica Humanitas-Grounded Model for Student Formation

Ms. Cecilia G. San Buenaventura (Doctor of Education) — Breaking the Bullying Cycle: Instructional Leadership Responses for a Contextualized Child Protection Framework in Schools

Ms. Lek Lailani M. Valentin (Doctor in Public Administration) — Bridging Institutional Ambiguity: A Collaborative Governance Framework for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Substance Use Disorders

Mr. Elmer Jr. M. Mansibang (Doctor in Public Administration) — Quality Management and Performance Governance Systems: A Policy Recommendation Towards an Improved Public Service Performance

The panel of examiners was composed of university academic leaders:

Dr. Herbert S. Corpuz, Academic Dean
Dr. Jay M. Ventura, Engineering & IT Graduate Program Coordinator
Dr. Mary Ann C. Bartolome, Business Graduate Program Coordinator

Dr. Lailanie V. Pattaguan, Education Program Coordinator

With their research titles approved, the candidates now advance to the dissertation proposal writing stage in preparation for their oral defense scheduled for November 2026.

17/09/2026

SAS Graduate Students Successfully Defend Topic Proposals at USLT

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines — Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to research excellence and transformative scholarship, 15 graduate students from the School of Advanced Studies (SAS) at the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT) successfully completed their Topic Proposal Defense on September 12, 2026, at the Bishop Constant Jurgens (BCJ) Conference Room, USLT Leonarda Campus.

The candidates, enrolled across doctorate professional track and master's academic track programs, presented working research titles spanning diverse fields including educational leadership, artificial intelligence, sustainable development, financial inclusion, and engineering systems.

A total of seven students represented the Doctor of Education major in Educational Leadership and Management program, four represented the Doctor in Business Administration, two represented the Doctor of Engineering Management, one represented the Doctor in Public Administration, and one represented the Master of Arts in Education major in Social Studies.

The six-member panel of examiners approved all 15 working research titles:

Ms. Rosel B. Gannaban – Development and Validation of SDG-anchored Framework for Mathematics Education
Mr. Ramil I. Corpuz – MOVE+: Development and Validation of an Integrated Management Model for Students' Sports and Wellness Development
Ms. Liza B. Maquera – From AI Use to Purposeful Pedagogy: Development and Validation of an AI Integration Framework in Language Teaching
Ms. Maribel J. Tacata – Governing the Laboratories: An Institution-wide Framework for Educational Facility Stewardship
Esperanza L. Zablan – Faith Formation and Work Engagement in Catholic Schools: A Basis for Intervention Programs
Mr. Wresler C. Pascua – Proactive Leadership in Basic Education: a Convergent Analysis of Perspectives for Safe Schools
Ms. Gretchen H. Madalura – Employment Mapping of Business Administration Graduates: Basis for a Program Marketing Strategy
Ms. Minerva A. Sto. Tomas – Instructional Leadership Support, Teacher Agency, and Generative AI Integration in Mathematics Education
Mr. Jerry B. Mohay – Employment Mapping of Business Administration Graduates towards a Strategic Internship Program
Mr. Kevin E. Racraquin – The Negosyo Center as an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for a Multi-stakeholder Model of Sustainable MSME Development
Ms. Princess Mae B. Pulintan – A Document Analysis of Service-Learning Programs towards an SDG-directed Community Engagement
Engr. Joey A. Canapi – Characterization and Modeling of Residential Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Performance under Coupled Meteorological Conditions
Engr. Marvin S. Silva – Development and Validation of a Scalable Engineering Readiness and Transition Framework for Smart City Transformation
Mr. Christian Romar H. Dacanay – AI Readiness of Government Employees for a Targeted Human Resource Development Program
Mr. Carl Joshua R. Rio – Financial Inclusion among Ambulant Women Vendors: Basis for Inclusive Policy Development

The candidates' proposals were thoroughly evaluated by a panel of academic leaders and subject matter experts, comprising:

Dr. Delailah B. Valencia – Adjunct Professor
Dr. Alicia S. Tuliao – Adjunct Professor
Dr. Lailanie V. Pattaguan – Education Program Coordinator
Dr. Mary Ann C. Bartolome – Business Graduate Program Coordinator
Dr. Jay M. Ventura – Engineering & IT Graduate Program Coordinator
Dr. Herbert S. Corpuz – Academic Dean

With their topic proposals officially approved by the panel, the candidate researchers have been greenlit to proceed directly to their Dissertation Proposal Writing. The cohort will refine their methodologies in preparation for their official oral proposal defense scheduled for November 2026.

05/09/2026

USLT School of Advanced Studies Equips Graduate Scholars via Research Orientation; Sets June 2027 Target Graduation

​TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines — The University of St. Louis (USL) School of Advanced Studies hosted an institutional orientation webinar titled "Navigating Graduate Research: Orientation on Thesis & Dissertation Writing" on August 29, 2026, equipping Master’s and Doctorate students with essential guidelines to successfully navigate their scholarly requirements. Academic leaders and administrative experts provided clear directions regarding institutional research protocols, library support, ethical compliance, and oral defense strategies.

​Opening the activity, Dr. Herbert S. Corpuz, Academic Dean of the School of Advanced Studies, highlighted that research should be viewed beyond a mere degree requirement. He stressed that through research, graduate scholars give their ideas a voice, address real-world problems, and contribute meaningful knowledge to society. Dr. Corpuz outlined specific expectations based on degree tracks:

​Doctorate Degree (Professional Track): Research must focus on practice-based inquiries designed to address real-world problems, innovate professional practices, and deliver actionable solutions in fields such as educational leadership, engineering management, public administration, and business.

​Master’s Degree (Academic Track): Research emphasizes theory-building frameworks that expand theoretical understanding, requiring a formal confirmation of research publication from an accredited journal prior to completion.

​Dr. Corpuz encouraged all attending candidates to remain self-directed independent learners, setting a targeted completion and graduation date of June 2027.

​The orientation featured technical presentations from various administrative heads to guide candidates through their research roadmap:

​Research Ex*****on Guidelines: Dr. Jay Ventura outlined the institutional workflow, emphasizing that doctoral programs require 12 dissertation units, whereas master’s programs require 6 thesis units. He detailed the submission process for the upcoming September 12 Title Proposal Defense, where candidates present their best topic proposals. Dr. Ventura reminded students to complete coursework and pass comprehensive exams before enrolling in thesis/dissertation writing and advised maintaining a maximum timeframe of two years for Master’s thesis completion and three years for Doctoral dissertations.

​Empowering Research through Library Resources: Ms. Anne Christine Temporal, representing Library Director Ms. Michelle Abella, introduced various digital and physical library services. She highlighted available online repositories, corporate access to platforms such as ScienceDirect, McGraw-Hill AccessEngineering, and Gale Reference Complete, along with the USL Library Mobile App for Android users. The library also provides digitization services for distant scholars and grammar/plagiarism support via Grammarly.

​Research Ethics, Innovation, and AI Standards: Ms. Jonalyn P. Santos, OIC Director for the University Research and Innovation Office (URIO) and REB Chair, detailed the adoption of the IMRaD research format (maximum 10 pages for proposals, 25 pages for full papers). She explained the ethics review processes (Exempted, Expedited, and Full Board Review) managed by the University Research Ethics Board. Addressing artificial intelligence, Santos clarified that URIO no longer enforces automated AI detection tools; instead, researchers are strictly required to declare and submit a disclosure form detailing how generative AI tools were used and verified in their work.

​Mastering Proposal Defenses: Presenting guidelines on oral defenses, Dr. Ventura shared crucial defense strategies: candidates must clearly articulate their "research story," defend their variables and theoretical frameworks, show complete mastery of their methodology without relying solely on statisticians, maintain a direct three-part answer style, and remain respectful and open to panel recommendations.

​The School of Advanced Studies announced the schedule for upcoming academic defense:

​September 12, 2026: Parallel Title Proposal Presentations across education, engineering management, public administration, and business programs.

​November 9–21, 2026: Institutional Defense Period designated for formal oral proposal and final paper defenses. Defenses will take place in-person on campus (from 5:30 PM onwards on weekdays, and full days on Saturdays).

​The orientation concluded with synthesizing remarks by Dr. Lailanie Pattaguan, who reminded scholars to plan with care, comply with ethical standards, conduct research with rigor, and contribute meaningful solutions to their professional communities.

29/08/2026

The University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao’s School of Advanced Studies warmly congratulates Mr. Michael John C. Catabay on the successful final oral defense of his master’s thesis.

We are incredibly proud of this academic achievement and the dedication shown throughout this research journey.

Here are the details of the recently concluded final oral defense:

Student: MR. MICHAEL JOHN C. CATABAY
Degree Program: Master of Business Administration – Academic Track
Research Title: “Sustainable Marketing Practices of Inabel Textile Industry in Ilocos Norte: A Basis for Proposed Marketing Plan”
Research Adviser: Dr. Fe Rose Ann R. Maramag

We extend our deepest gratitude to the distinguished members of the oral defense committee for their invaluable insights, guidance, and rigorous evaluation:

Chair of the Tribunal: Dr. Alicia S. Tuliao, Adjunct Professor
Tribunal Members: Dr. Gladys T. Tumbali, Business Administration Professor & Dr. John Mosel B. Bitonio, Advancement Officer & Alumni Coordinator
Reader: Ms. Natalie C. Ramirez, Corporate Communication & Marketing Head
Statistician: Dr. Erovita B. Agustin, Sustainability Development Director

"Research is creating new knowledge." — Neil Armstrong.

Once again, congratulations to our soon-to-be Mr. Michael John C. Catabay, MBA! Your graduate school community is celebrating this milestone with you.

08/08/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RESEARCH PUBLICATION! 🎉

The University of Saint Louis – School of Advanced Studies warmly congratulates Dan Paolo E. Ramos, DPA, along with co-authors Alicia S. Tuliao, DBM, and Fe Rose-Anne B. Maramag, DBM, on the publication of their valuable research paper titled:

📄 "Influence of Organizational Culture and Leadership Style on the Job Satisfaction, Commitment, and Motivation of Hotel Employees: A Basis for Program Development Activities"

Published in the International Journal of Multidisciplinary on Science and Management, Vol. 3, No. 3 (2026), pp. 54–75.

Your Louisian community is proud of your continued dedication to scholarly excellence and impactful research! 💙🤍

🔗 Read full paper here: https://doi.org/10.71141/30485037/V3I3P105

13/07/2026

Congratulations to the Authors on Their Recent Publication!

Warmest congratulations to our SAS alumnus, Dr. John Christopher Lenon (Lead Author), and to our SAS professors, Dr. Fe Rose-Anne Maramag, and Dr. Mary Ann Bartolome on the successful publication of their research paper, "School Choice Influencers towards a Strategic School Development Framework" in the International Journal of Multidisciplinary on Science and Management (IJMSM).

Your rigorous work analyzing senior high school student preferences across the Cagayan Valley Region provides incredibly valuable insights for private educational institutions. By defining a "Strategic Sustainable School Development Framework" rooted in critical factors like academic reputation, marketing strategies, and school culture, your research offers educational leaders a vital roadmap to enhance sustainability and student retention in a highly competitive environment.

This publication is a testament to your dedication to educational development and academic excellence. Wishing you continued success in all your future research endeavors!

The research is accessible at-
Lenon, J. C., Maramag, F. R.-A., & Bartolome, M. A. (2026). School choice influencers towards a strategic school development framework. International Journal of Multidisciplinary on Science and Management, 3(3), 18–28. https://doi.org/10.71141/30485037/V3I3P102

13/07/2026

Congratulations!

The School of Advanced Studies proudly congratulates our doctoral proponent on the successful defense of his dissertation proposal:
• Proponent: RAMOS, DAN PAOLO E.
• Program: Doctor in Public Administration
• Dissertation Title: “Developing a Provincial Tourism Accreditation Support and Incentive Framework through the Assessment and Adherence to DOT Accreditation Standards and the Challenges among Accreditation Establishments”
• Research Adviser: Dr. Mary Ann C. Bartolome

We would also like to extend our gratitude to the distinguished members of the oral tribunal for their invaluable insights, rigorous evaluation, and guidance:
• Panel Chair: Dr. Nelia Z. Cauilan, Former President, Apayao State College
• Panel Members:
1. Dr. Joseph F. Tamacay, Planning Officer III, National Police Commission
2. Atty. Joseph Nichol E. Reyes, DPA, Administrative Officer, Provincial Government of Cagayan
3. Dr. Liza M. Empedrad, Associate Dean, University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao
• Reader: Ms. Natalie Ramirez, MST, Corporate Communications Head, University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao

With the valuable recommendations from the tribunal, Mr. Dan Paolo E. Ramos is now officially cleared to proceed to the data collection and full implementation phase of this promising research.

We wish you all the best, Mr. Ramos, as you move one step closer to earning your doctoral degree! 🎓✨

01/07/2026