SLSU-TO RIES Initiates SIBYA: Undergraduate Multidisciplinary Research Congress 2025
Southern Leyte State University – Tomas Oppus RIES initiated the SIBYA: Undergraduate Multidisciplinary Research Congress 2025, last March 4, 2025. The event provided a platform for undergraduate researchers from various disciplines to showcase their research outputs. The research congress was graced by participation from undergraduate researchers representing three core areas: Social Science Research, Biophysical Science Research, and Information Technology Research.
The program began with an introduction by Ms. Ma. Jovillea T. Palanca, the Extension Services Coordinator, who shared the objectives and purpose behind the SIBYA congress. Mr. Rolino G. Alvarez, Jr., the Research and Innovation Coordinator, followed with an introduction of the panel evaluators and the mechanics for the research presentation. Following the introductions, research groups from each discipline took the stage to present their findings. The event concluded with the awarding of the best thesis and best presenters in each category, recognizing the hard work and dedication of the students.
In the Social Science Research category, Mr. Edilberto Gula Jr.’s group, with their study titled “Pagsusuring Panggramatika sa mga Piling Akda Pampanitikan sa Matalom, Leyte” (Grammar Analysis of Selected Literary Works from Matalom, Leyte), emerged as the 1st Best Thesis. Meanwhile, Mr. Angelo Boyboy’s group, who presented “Enhancing Students’ Problem Solving Skills in Combinatorics through Differentiated Problem-Solving Strategies”, not only earned the 2nd Best Thesis award but also claimed the Best Presenter award for their compelling presentation.
In the Biophysical Science Research category, Ms. Adelfa Punay’s group received accolades for their research titled “Cassava Peelings and Rice Husks as Alternative Materials for Paper Bags,” which won both the Best Thesis and Best Presenter awards.
For Information Technology Research, Mr. Kim Subang’s group was awarded Best Thesis for their project “Development of Cane Obstacle Detection for Visually Impaired Individuals Using Embedded System with Gmaps and App Notification.” Mr. Mikhael Gadiz’s group also stood out, winning the Best Presenter award for their research “Aqua AI: Select Fish Identification App Using Machine Learning.”
The event highlighted the innovative spirit of SLSU-TO's undergraduate researchers for their contribution to advancing knowledge in their respective fields. The congress provided an excellent opportunity for students to not only enhance their academic skills but also build networks within the research community.
This event aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on Quality Education (SDG 4), Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG 9), and Climate Action (SDG 13).
