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𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲- 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱

The 9th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR) was conducted at La Consolacion College-Bacolod on June 10, 2026, featuring both face-to-face and online setups. The conference was held across four venues: the Barcelona Center for Advanced Studies, College Building Room 213 and Room 214, and the Auditorium. The event highlighted a wide array of studies covering business management, human resources, physical education, health sciences, psychology, education innovation, architecture, urban planning, and corporate governance.

The afternoon parallel sessions spotlighted the graduate school students and faculty of LCC-Bacolod. A total of 28 participants presented their research across various fields, including hospitality and tourism, health and wellness, and engineering. Research studies included Ronel Banola’s Study on Supplier Relationship Management and Risk Management, Marvin Talavera’s study on Employee Loyalty in the Furniture Retail Sector, and Pia Lara Lizades’ exploration of Emotional Labor and Productivity in Quick Service Restaurants, among many others.

As research continues to serve as the foundation for new innovations, the ICMR researchers, educators, and professionals presented these studies for the greater good. The presentations illustrated how multidisciplinary approaches can help create strengthened organizations, innovative interventions, and sustainable, human-centered progress. The ICMR impacts students and faculty to continue providing a platform where future researchers can share their studies and be knowledgeable on how research can be applied in real-life contexts.

The event concluded with a keynote address by Mr. Filippo Martin on "Mapping the European Negotiation Landscape: Insights from the European Negotiation Conference 2025," which addressed the rise of transactional styles and increasing political polarization. The program officially ended with the awarding of the best research papers and closing remarks from Dr. Rodjhun B. Navarro, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Linkages.

​by Carissa Ann Caballes
Photos by Christian Dominguez

𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗹

The La Consolacion College Bacolod (LCCB) National Service Training Program (NSTP) conducted a completion ceremony for the Nation Builders of Batch 2025-2026 with the theme, “Pagsibol: Formed in Faith, Guided by Values, and Engaged in Service", on June 5, 2026, at the LCCB Centennial Quadrangle. The event was attended by 450 NSTP students, their respective section advisers, the NSTP Coordinator, Ms. Bernadette T. Tupas, MBA, LPT, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Ms. Penny V. Sanchez, LPT, PhD, and the guest speaker, CDR. Aritzell M. Anacan, PCG, the Acting Station Commander of Coast Guard Northern Negros Occidental.

The completion ceremony began with a processional march, followed by the opening prayer and the singing of the Philippine National Anthem led by the NSTP Chorale. Ms. Bernadette T. Tupas, MBA, LPT, warmly welcomed the students and guests through her opening remarks. Meanwhile, Ms. Penny V. Sanchez, LPT, PhD, delivered a special message for the completers.

In his inspirational message, CDR. Anacan interpreted the theme "Pagsibol." He explained that just as a seed breaks through darkness in search of light, growth often begins quietly and painfully. He stated, “You are no longer just seeds hidden in the dark; you are breaking through, sprouting into the compassionate leaders and active nation builders our country desperately needs.” His message empowered the graduates to serve their communities with humility, integrity, and purpose.

The NSTP completers' presentation for the School Year 2025–2026 was led by Ms. Tupas, while Dr. Sanchez conducted the verification of completers. The event concluded with the awarding of Certificates of Completion to 11 NSTP sections.

The ceremony concluded with the singing of the Loyalty Song, and the Voice of the Completer was delivered by Adrian Michael Cuizon, marking the successful completion of the NSTP of School Year 2025- 2026.

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨!

by Carissa Ann Caballes
Photo by Jenniel Juarez Bermudo

Rand Ayan Norbe, a Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (BLIS) graduate, Magna Cum Laude, and former The Ripples Associate Editor (2022-2023) and News Editor (2023-2025), captured the moment with a meaningful and moving speech as the Voice of the Class of 2026 during the 79th Commencement Exercises. According to Norbe, it was difficult to represent the entire batch in just one speech because every graduate blossomed from different realities and different routes, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.

"As college rolled on, it should come as no surprise that all of us took very different routes from one another. Some went studying straight and locked in on the finish line, while others took a different turn and shifted to different lanes: a different program, a different school, a different direction, and of course, there are also others who may not have finished, but through persistence, nonetheless, still made it to the end. College, as they say, is not a race after all."

Norbe also motivated his fellow graduates to have faith in knowing that they will always make it through, as they always do and as they are about to do. He left his batchmates with a famous quote, "May the odds be ever in our favor."

by Frances Clare Vallejera
Photo by Zara Sophia Diaz
Layout by Angela Christelle Patindol