AMCC Presents Five Studies at BEAMS International Research Conference in Cebu
All Glory and Praises to God!
The 3rd UV BEAMS International Research Conference opened on August 19, 2026 at the University of the Visayas–Main Campus in Cebu City with a meaningful ceremony that gathered researchers, educators, and innovators under the theme, “Harnessing Research Frontiers: Innovation, Emerging Technologies, and Transformative Inquiry.” Following the opening messages from university and local government leaders and the conferment of the Dr. David K. Pillai Professorial Chair in Education Award, the conference featured inspiring inaugural lectures from Eyad Abushandi, PhD, who emphasized emerging tools that help modern researchers transform data into discovery. Jean Paolo Lacap, DBM, PhD, encouraged researchers to apply advanced techniques in structural equation modeling (SEM). To set an energizing tone for two days of scholarly exchange and innovation, the opening-day culminated in parallel research presentations across business, education, engineering, artificial intelligence, and health sciences,
AMCC, through the Center for Academic Research and Innovation (CARI), showcased its research capacity at the conference. Four research teams from the School of Nursing and Dr. Ian Abordo, CARI Director, presented studies spanning nursing education, professional development, and specialized practice areas. AMCC has strengthened its commitment to research linkages and publication. The following were AMCC’s research presentations during the conference:
Team 1 examined The Relationship of Cultural Values and Clinical Self-Efficacy Among Nursing Students, exploring how Filipino cultural values significantly relate to students’ confidence in clinical performance—a timely contribution to culturally responsive nursing education. The authors are: Anino, Jandie Philline T.; Cacasi, Hasmine U.; Galindo, Bianca A.; Maghinay, Michelle Anngela T.; Salic, Jehan A.; and Sescon, Meg G.
Team 2 presented Novice Nurses’ Training Program at an Adventist Hospital: An Appreciative Inquiry, using a strengths-based approach to evaluate and enhance new-graduate orientation programs within a faith-based hospital setting. The authors are: Ballah, Arifah; Dalidig, Ayessah; Geralde, Joshua Emmanuel; Labe, Sittie Alissah; Manda, Khadija; Padayhag, Francheska; and Sumagang, Shekaina
Team 3 shared The Carry Pathway: A Narrative Exploration of the Career Trajectories of Addiction Nurses, offering rare insights into the professional journeys of nurses specializing in addiction care—a field marked by high stigma and complex patient needs. The authors are: Bendijo, Mark Ferdinand; Gabor, Honey Jean; Indas, Ian David B.; Mancao, Carlo M.; and Maquited, Kyle Dianne G.
Team 4 presented Transitioning to Clinical Instructorship in Faith-based Institutions: A Phenomenological Inquiry, capturing the lived experiences of nurses moving from bedside practice to clinical teaching roles in Adventist higher education institutions. The authors are: Cosain, Fatmah Sorainy; Generato, Todd Domenyk; Malazarte, Reeve Kenneth; Malubag, Rhonaa Mae; Marohom, Mohammad Hariz; PeÑalosa, Norjaipah; and Tahud, Maharanne.
Best Paper Presenter Award. In a distinguished achievement, Dr. Ian C. Abordo was named Best Paper Presenter in Cluster B – Education for his study titled Filipino Teachers’ Cultural Adaptation During Their First Year Overseas: A Phenomenological Inquiry. This recognition underscores a unique contribution to international education scholarship.
The presentations align with the conference’s emphasis on innovation and transformative inquiry. They help position AMCC as an active contributor to Philippine and global research discourse. By engaging with international scholars at BEAMS, AMCC continues to strengthen institutional research productivity while advancing its mission of wholistic, Christ-centered education.
The closing activities (Day 2) celebrated the shared commitment of researchers and academic institutions to advancing knowledge through transformative inquiry. They featured keynote presentations, recognition of reactors, partners, presenters, and outstanding research contributions, followed by the awarding of certificates of participation and attendance.
CARI expresses special thanks to Mrs. Deary Mae Lim and Mr. Welter Lamar who served as chaperons.