🗓️ 26-27 June 2026 |📍Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines
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Innovate, Integrate, Inspire:
Driving Sustainable and Quality Education Through the SDGs
Objectives:
- Bring together scholars, educators, professionals, and students from diverse disciplines to exchange knowledge, ideas, and research outputs aligned with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Provide a platform for the presentation and discussion of interdisciplinary research that addresses global, national, and local sustainability challenges.
- Encourage collaboration and networking among academic institutions, industry partners, policymakers, and community stakeholders in advancing sustainable development initiatives.
- Promote innovation, critical thinking, and evidence-based solutions that contribute to inclusive, resilient, and sustainable societies.
- Support the professional development of researchers and students by fostering scholarly dialogue, mentorship, and research dissemination at local and international levels.
Conference Tracks
- Engineering and Technology for Sustainability
- Renewable energy, climate action, sustainable infrastructure, green technology.
- Health Sciences and Well-being
- Good health and well-being, public health innovations, healthcare systems for SDG 3.
- Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Biodiversity, ecosystems, climate mitigation, environmental education.
- Business, Management, and Economics for Sustainable Growth
- Responsible consumption and production, inclusive economic models, ESG and CSR practices.
- Social Sciences and Education for Equity and Justice
- Quality education, gender equality, reduced inequalities, peace and strong institutions.
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
The 1st Research Conference on Scholarly Linkages for Universal and Sustainable Education
Theme: Innovate, Integrate, Inspire: Driving Sustainable and Quality Education Through the SDGs
Date: 26–27 June 2026
Venue: Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines.
Day 1: 26 June 2026
Morning Program Venue: Gevers Hall, 3F, Diego Silang Building
Time |
Activity |
Person/Office-in-Charge |
|---|---|---|
7:45 – 8:30 |
Registration |
Secretariat |
8:30 – 8:45 |
Preliminaries |
CCA |
8:45 – 9:00 |
Welcome Remarks |
Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM, PhD |
9:00 – 9:15 |
Intermission Number |
CCA |
9:15 – 10:15 |
Keynote Speech Q&A |
Dr. Elsa Haniffa Mejia Mohamed |
10:15 – 10:30 |
Health Break |
— |
10:30 – 11:30 |
Plenary Session: “SDG as a Factor in Sustaining Quality Education” Q&A |
Richard R. Jugar, PhD |
11:30 – 1:00 |
Lunch Break |
— |
Afternoon Program: Parallel Session
Track: Engineering and Technology for Sustainability
Venue: SIRIB, H505, Otto Hahn Building
Time |
Activity / Presenter |
Details |
|---|---|---|
1:00 – 1:45 |
Sub-Plenary Talk: |
On renewable energy, climate action, sustainable infrastructure, green technology |
1:45 – 2:00 |
Q&A |
Sub-plenary open forum |
2:00 – 2:15 |
Presenter 1 |
Paper Presentation |
2:15 – 2:30 |
Presenter 2 |
Paper Presentation |
2:30 – 2:45 |
Presenter 3 |
Paper Presentation |
2:45 – 3:00 |
Presenter 4 |
Paper Presentation |
3:00 – 3:15 |
Presenter 5 |
Paper Presentation |
3:15 – 3:30 |
Presenter 6 |
Paper Presentation |
3:30 – 3:45 |
Presenter 7 |
Paper Presentation |
3:45 – 4:00 |
Presenter 8 |
Paper Presentation |
4:00 – 4:15 PM |
Presenter 9 |
Paper Presentation |
4:15 – 4:30 PM |
Presenter 10 |
Paper Presentation |
Track: Health Sciences and Well-being
Venue: AVR 1, R501, Rizal Building
Time |
Activity / Presenter |
Details |
|---|---|---|
1:00 – 1:45 |
Sub-Plenary Talk: |
On good health and well-being, public health innovations, healthcare systems aligned with SDG 3 |
1:45 – 2:00 |
Q&A |
Sub-plenary open forum |
2:00 – 2:15 |
Presenter 1 |
Paper Presentation |
2:15 – 2:30 |
Presenter 2 |
Paper Presentation |
2:30 – 2:45 |
Presenter 3 |
Paper Presentation |
2:45 – 3:00 |
Presenter 4 |
Paper Presentation |
3:00 – 3:15 |
Presenter 5 |
Paper Presentation |
3:15 – 3:30 |
Presenter 6 |
Paper Presentation |
3:30 – 3:45 |
Presenter 7 |
Paper Presentation |
3:45 – 4:00 |
Presenter 8 |
Paper Presentation |
4:00 – 4:15 |
Presenter 9 |
Paper Presentation |
4:15 – 4:30 |
Presenter 10 |
Paper Presentation |
Track: Natural and Environmental Sciences
Venue: AVR 2, R601, Rizal Building
Time |
Activity / Presenter |
Details |
|---|---|---|
1:00 – 1:45 |
Sub-Plenary Talk: |
On biodiversity, ecosystems, climate mitigation, environmental education |
1:45 – 2:00 |
Q&A |
Sub-plenary open forum |
2:00 – 2:15 |
Presenter 1 |
Paper Presentation |
2:15 – 2:30 |
Presenter 2 |
Paper Presentation |
2:30 – 2:45 |
Presenter 3 |
Paper Presentation |
2:45 – 3:00 |
Presenter 4 |
Paper Presentation |
3:00 – 3:15 |
Presenter 5 |
Paper Presentation |
3:15 – 3:30 |
Presenter 6 |
Paper Presentation |
3:30 – 3:45 |
Presenter 7 |
Paper Presentation |
3:45 – 4:00 |
Presenter 8 |
Paper Presentation |
4:00 – 4:15 |
Presenter 9 |
Paper Presentation |
4:15 – 4:30 |
Presenter 10 |
Paper Presentation |
Track: Business, Management, and Economics for Sustainable Growth
Venue: AVR, V302, Charles Vath Building
Time |
Activity / Presenter |
Details |
|---|---|---|
1:00 – 1:45 |
Sub-Plenary Talk: |
On responsible consumption and production, inclusive economic models, ESG and CSR practices. |
1:45 – 2:00 |
Q&A |
Sub-plenary open forum |
2:00 – 2:15 |
Presenter 1 |
Paper Presentation |
2:15 – 2:30 |
Presenter 2 |
Paper Presentation |
2:30 – 2:45 |
Presenter 3 |
Paper Presentation |
2:45 – 3:00 |
Presenter 4 |
Paper Presentation |
3:00 – 3:15 |
Presenter 5 |
Paper Presentation |
3:15 – 3:30 |
Presenter 6 |
Paper Presentation |
3:30 – 3:45 |
Presenter 7 |
Paper Presentation |
3:45 – 4:00 |
Presenter 8 |
Paper Presentation |
4:00 – 4:15 |
Presenter 9 |
Paper Presentation |
4:15 – 4:30 |
Presenter 10 |
Paper Presentation |
Track: Social Sciences and Education for Equity and Justice
Venue: AVR, P700, Perfecto Building
Time |
Activity / Presenter |
Details |
|---|---|---|
1:00 – 1:45 |
Sub-Plenary Talk: |
On quality education, gender equality, reduced inequalities, peace and strong institutions |
1:45 – 2:00 |
Q&A |
Sub-plenary open forum |
2:00 – 2:15 |
Presenter 1 |
Paper Presentation |
2:15 – 2:30 |
Presenter 2 |
Paper Presentation |
2:30 – 2:45 |
Presenter 3 |
Paper Presentation |
2:45 – 3:00 |
Presenter 4 |
Paper Presentation |
3:00 – 3:15 |
Presenter 5 |
Paper Presentation |
3:15 – 3:30 |
Presenter 6 |
Paper Presentation |
3:30 – 3:45 |
Presenter 7 |
Paper Presentation |
3:45 – 4:00 |
Presenter 8 |
Paper Presentation |
4:00 – 4:15 |
Presenter 9 |
Paper Presentation |
4:15 – 4:30 |
Presenter 10 |
Paper Presentation |
Day 2: 27 June 2026
Morning Program Venue: Gevers Hall, 3F, Diego Silang Building
Time |
Activity |
Person/Office-in-Charge |
|---|---|---|
7:45 – 8:30 |
Registration |
Secretariat |
8:30 – 8:45 |
Preliminaries |
CCA |
8:45 – 9:00 |
Recap of Day 1 |
Video Presentation by UIO |
9:00 – 9:15 |
Intermission Number |
CCA |
9:15 – 10:00 |
Plenary Session: “The Place of SDGs in Research” |
Mark B. Ulla, PhD |
10:00 – 10:30 |
Health Break |
— |
10:30 – 11:15 |
Plenary Session: “SDGs in Action Through Extension Programs” |
Jonathan R. Carreon, PhD |
11:15 – 11:30 |
Photo Opportunity |
— |
11:30 – 1:00 PM |
Lunch Break |
— |
Afternoon Program Venue: Gevers Hall, 3F, Diego Silang Building
Time |
Activity / Presenter |
Details |
|---|---|---|
1:00 – 1:15 |
Ice Breaker |
Student Organization |
1:15 – 2:00 |
Plenary Session: Partnership for the Goals towards Sustainable Future |
Marjorie Balay-as, PhD |
2:00 – 2:30 |
Open Forum |
|
2:30 – 3:00 |
Awarding of Certificates |
RISE Center |
3:00 – 3:30 |
PM Snack |
|
3:30 – 4:00 |
Closing Remarks |
Richel L. Lamadrid, PhD |
Conference Schedule and Venues
Date |
Activity |
Time |
Topic |
Venue |
26 June 2026 |
Main Program |
7:30 AM – 12:00 NN |
Opening & Plenary Sessions |
Gevers Hall, Diego Silang Building |
26 June 2026 |
Parallel Session |
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Track 1: Engineering and Technology for Sustainability |
SIRIB, Otto Hahn Building, Room H505 |
26 June 2026 |
Parallel Session |
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Track 2: Health Sciences and Well-Being |
AVR, Rizal Building, Room R501 |
26 June 2026 |
Parallel Session |
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Track 3: Natural and Environmental Sciences |
AVR, Rizal Building, Room R601 |
26 June 2026 |
Parallel Session |
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Track 4: Business, Management, and Economics for Sustainable Growth |
AVR, Charles Vath Building, Room V302 |
26 June 2026 |
Parallel Session |
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Track 5: Social Sciences and Education for Equity and Justice |
AVR, Perfecto Building, Room P700 |
27 June 2026 |
Main Program |
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Conference Sessions & Closing |
Gevers Hall, Diego Silang Building |
Important Dates
Activity |
Description |
Date |
|---|---|---|
First Call for Papers |
Opening of paper submissions |
1 February 2026 |
Second Call for Papers |
Extended submission period |
15 March 2026 |
Final Deadline for Paper Submission |
Last day for accepting papers |
15 April 2026 |
Notice of Acceptance |
Authors will be notified of review results |
15 May 2026 |
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Elsa Haniffah Mejia Mohamed
Director
Centre for Quality Planning and Improvement,
Quality Management and Enhancement
Department
University Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Plenary Speakers:
Richard R. Jugar, PhD
Full Professor
Special Advisor to the AUN Executive Director
University of San Carlos
Cebu City, Philippines
Mark B. Ulla, PhD
Center Director
Research Center for Language Teaching
Walailak University
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
Jonathan Rante Carreon, PhD
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Huahiew Chalermprakiet University
Samutprakarn, Thailand
Marjorie Balay-as, PhD
Local Government and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist,
EU-PH Green Economy Partnership United
Nations Development Program
Sub-Plenary Speakers:
Felina P. Espique, PhD
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines
Racquel C. Barcelo, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology, College of Science
University of the Philippines
Baguio City, Philippines
Mary Grace C. Lacanaria, PhD
PRC Member
Board of Nursing, Philippines
Arch. Donna Tabangin
Development and Sustainability Coordinator
City Planning, Local Government
Baguio City
Atty. Pearl Joan J. Turley
Senior Assistant Vice President,
Corporate Compliance Group,
SM Supermalls
Presenter and Non-Presenter Registration Link
Conference fees:
Status |
Host/Co-Host Institution |
Non-Co-host Institution |
Paper Presenter |
P2, 500 per paper |
P3, 500 per paper |
Non-Presenters (Professional) |
P2, 000 per head |
P2, 500 per head |
Non-Presenters (Student) |
P1, 000 per head |
P1, 500 per head |
For registration and payment: Click here to register and proceed to payment
Paper Presentation Instructions
- Presentation Duration
- Each paper shall be allotted 8 minutes for oral presentation, 3 minutes for Question and Answer, and 4 minutes for transition from the current presenter to the next.
- Presenters are expected to strictly observe the time limit.
- Required Content of the Presentation
The presentation must clearly cover the following parts of the paper:- Introduction (Background and Theoretical/Conceptual Framework)
- Research Problem and Objectives
- Significance of the Study
- Methodology, Locale and Population/Respondents
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion and Recommendations
- Presenters
- Each paper must be presented by one designated presenter. Co-authors may be acknowledged, but they are not required to deliver the presentation.
- Presentation Slides
- The presentation must be prepared using PowerPoint or compatible formats.
- Slides should be clear, concise, and visually readable (minimum font size: 24).
- The recommended number of slides is 8–12 slides.
- Use your institution’s official presentation slide template
- Language and Delivery
- The presentation shall be delivered in English unless otherwise specified.
- Presenters are encouraged to explain concepts clearly and avoid reading directly from the slides.
- Submission of Presentation File
- The final presentation file must be submitted before the scheduled presentation time, following the instructions of the organizers.
Organizing Committee
Overall Chair: Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM, PhD
Co-Chair: Laarni B. Natividad, PhD/ Richel L. Lamadrid, PhD
Conference Director: Joselito C. Gutierrez, PhD
Secretariat: Stephenie O. Busbus, PhD/ Teresita D. Ignacio, PhD
Finance Officer: Prof. Allan Frank A. Silva
Technical Committee:
Information Systems and Technology Services Department
Registration & Documentation:
Research, Innovation and Sustainable Extension Center
Student Organizations
Promotions & Website:
University Information Office
Information Systems and Technology Services Department
Arrangement & Logistics: University-wide Programs, Events, and Logistics Committee
Advisers:
Felina P. Espique, PhD
Atty. Shellah Yzanne P. Merced
Roberto M. Arguelles, PhD
Fr. Emery E. Mwako, CICM
Scientific Committee Members
Track 1: Engineering and Technology for Sustainability
Name |
Institution |
Engr. Dianne Fernandez, PhD |
Saint Louis College, La Union |
Engr. Criselda S. Felix, PhD |
Baguio Central University |
Engr. Alfonso R. Simon, PhD |
Isabela State University |
Engr. Jefrie A. Alindayu |
Saint Mary’s University |
Engr. Arc Tubasis, MME |
WCC Aeronautical & Technological College Inc. |
Engr. Marcelino N. Lunag Jr., PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Josephine Dela Cruz, DIT |
Saint Louis University |
Engr. Caroline M. Bautista |
Saint Louis University |
Job A. Nable, PhD |
Ateneo De Manila University |
Thelma D. Palaoag, PhD |
University of the Cordilleras |
Cecilia A. Mercado, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Beverly Estephany P. Ferrer, DIT |
Saint Louis University |
Engr. Jeffrey Z. Duran |
Saint Louis University |
Engr. Melissa May Boado |
Saint Louis University |
George C. Tumbali, DPA |
St. Louis College of Bulanao |
Referendo Soriano, PhD |
Ateneo De Naga University |
Track 2: Health Sciences and Well-Being
Name |
Institution |
Justin Ian Ogoy, MAEd |
Saint Louis College, La Union |
Gina L. Casi, PhD |
Baguio Central University |
Ms. Marie Lucienne P. Tioco, MAN, RN |
Aklan Catholic College |
Jolo R. Galabay, PhD, RN, RM |
Isabela State University |
Mrs. Geraldine Ferreras |
Saint Mary’s University |
Meriam A. Solomon, PhD |
WCC Aeronautical & Technological College Inc. |
Mark Job G. Bascos, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Rainer Moreno-Lacalle, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Rufina C. Abul, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Jefferson S. Galanza, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Therese Grail C. Lawagan, PhD |
St. Louis College of Bulanao |
Track 3: Natural and Environmental Sciences
Name |
Institution |
Kelvin Villanueva, PhD |
Saint Louis College, La Union |
Engr. Lorelie S. Malit |
Baguio Central University |
Engr. Crestian A. Agustin, PhD |
Isabela State University |
Elsa Cajucom, PhD |
Saint Mary’s University |
Meriam Diffy Lumactod, DBA |
WCC Aeronautical & Technological College Inc. |
Jannette D. Awisan, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Jonathan M. Barcelo, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Norbert Q. Angalan, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Audrey Glenn L. Cullio, MS Biology |
Saint Louis University |
Evelyn A. Cuis, PhD |
St. Louis College of Bulanao |
Alexander J. Balsomo, PhD |
West Visayas State University |
Franulfo dela Cruz, PhD |
University of Santo Tomas |
Maria Aurora A. Conde, PhD |
Ateneo de Naga University |
Track 4: Business, Management, and Economics for Sustainable Growth
Name |
Institution |
Jhaynee Lou Tudayan-Del Moral, MAEd |
Saint Louis College, La Union |
Cherrie Mae M. Manuel, DBA |
Baguio Central University |
Ma. Abigail C. Nolasco, PhD |
Aklan Catholic College |
Engr. Maribel S. Abalos, DIT |
Isabela State University |
Mrs. Sheryl A. Baria |
Saint Mary’s University |
Rosalie Sheryll T. Rosales, DBA |
WCC Aeronautical & Technological College Inc. |
Carlo Ian A. Manalansan |
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-Main Campus |
Leilani I. de Guzman, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Gwendolyn S. Tadeo, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Richel L. Lamadrid, DAES |
Saint Louis University |
Elvira D. Dacayo, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Evelyn A. Cuis, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Elsa B. Soriano, PhD |
St Louis College of Bulanao |
Anne Marie Bagadion, PhD |
Ateneo de Naga University |
Track 5: Social Sciences and Education for Equity and Justice
Name |
Institution |
Joseph Cristobal, EdD |
Saint Louis College, La Union |
Genevieve B. Kupang, PhD |
Baguio Central University |
Ersyl T. Biray, PhD |
Aklan Catholic College |
Ms. Helen T. Asio, PhD |
Isabela State University |
Felipe V. Nantes Jr. |
Saint Mary’s University |
Lorna S. Bulosan, CPA, DBA |
WCC Aeronautical & Technological College Inc. |
Rico C. Jacoba, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Dorothy D. Silva, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Laarni B. Natividad, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Jerami N. Molino, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Bryan V. Catama, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Nikky S. Garo, MA Philo |
Saint Louis University |
Brigido B. Dubao, Ma Relgs.Stds |
St Louis College of Bulanao |
Engr. Harold O. Lagto, MA Statistics |
Saint Louis University |
Francis Delloro, PhD |
Ateneo De Naga University |
Joefrey M. Almazan, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
Jesus Cyril Conde, PhD |
Ateneo de Naga University |
Julie Lucille Del Valle, PhD |
Ateneo de Naga University |
Angela C. Tenorio, PhD |
Saint Louis University |
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Hotels Near Saint Louis University Main, Baguio City, Philippines
📍 1. Walking / Short Distance from SLU (0–2 km)
🟢 Mid-Range / Value Options
Microtel by Wyndham Baguio – Upper Session Road
📞 +63 74 619 3333
• Approx. 1.4 km from SLU
• Walkable to Burnham Park and Session Road
SotoGrande Hotel Baguio – Leonard Wood Road
📞 +63 917 708 9953
• Approx. 1.1 km from SLU
• Near SM City Baguio and city center
Travelite Hotel Legarda – Legarda Road
📞 +63 917 853 0868
• Approx. 1.3 km from SLU
• Convenient city stay
Casa Vallejo Hotel Baguio – Upper Session Road
📞 +63 939 923 5097
Venus Parkview Hotel – Kisad Road / Legarda Road
📞 +63 74 442 5597
• Approx. 1.5 km from SLU
• Near Burnham Park
🟡 Budget / Value Options (0–2 km)
(Contact hotels directly for updated rates)
Ion Hotel – Near Legarda Road
• Approx. 1.3 km from SLU
Citylight Hotel – Near SLU
• Approx. 0.6 km (walking distance)
Old Orangewood Bed & Breakfast – Near SLU
• Approx. 0.7 km
📍 2. City Center & Burnham Park Area (2–3 km from SLU)
🟢 Mid-Range / Popular Choices
G1 Lodge Design Hotel – Leonard Wood Road
📞 +63 917 888 1864
• Near Session Road and Burnham Park
• Very central and walkable
Azalea Hotels & Residences Baguio – Leonard Wood Loop
📞 +63 917 861 1641
• Boutique-style hotel
• Near Burnham Park and Session Road
456 Hotel – Legarda Road
📞 (074) 619-1273
🟡 Budget / Affordable (Burnham Area)
• De Javu Bed & Breakfast
• Jack’s Grand View Hotel
• Angelo’s Burnham Apartments
(All within a few blocks of Burnham Park)
📍 3. Higher Range / Resort & Panorama Areas (3 km+)
Grand Sierra Pines Baguio – Outlook Drive
📞 +63 74 245 3923
• Hilltop views
• Tranquil environment
Hotel Supreme Convention Plaza – Magsaysay Avenue
📞 +63 74 244 5377
• Convention hotel
• Accessible but outside main city center
🪙 Approximate Price Ranges (Per Night)
(Rates vary depending on season and availability)
Budget: ₱1,000 – ₱2,500
Examples: Citylight Hotel, Travelite Hotel, guesthouses
Mid-Range: ₱2,500 – ₱5,000
Examples: Microtel, G1 Lodge, Venus Parkview, Azalea
Higher Range: ₱5,000+
Examples: Grand Sierra Pines, higher-end suites/apartments