Eng’r Oscar Peter D. Pascual, a dedicated researcher and professor of Sorsogon State University Castilla Campus, recently participated in the APCoRE 2023 Hybrid International Conference held from August 29 to 31, 2023, in the beautiful city of Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. The conference, organized by the Asia-Pacific Consortium of Researchers and Educators (APCORE) in partnership with Quezon City University, Abra State Institute of Science and Technology, Politeknik Piksi Ganesha, Academic International Consortium of Indonesia, SEAMEO-TED, and SEAMEO CECCEP, revolved around the theme “Sustainable Research and Education: Trajectories, Hopes, Alarms, and Expectations.”
The primary objective of this event was to promote, strengthen, and mainstream research outputs of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and other organizations across the Asia-Pacific region in various disciplines. It provided a valuable platform for sharing and discussing research issues, concerns, and outputs among a diverse group of participants.
During the conference, Eng’r Pascual presented a paper titled, “Land and Crop Suitability Indices using Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methods for Mapping Abaca (Musa textilis) Production Suitability in the Province of Sorsogon, Philippines.” This research showcased innovative approaches to assessing land suitability for abaca production, a significant agricultural sector in the Philippines.
As a result of his participation, Eng’r Pascual received a certificate of participation, recognizing his contribution to the conference’s success. Furthermore, this international gathering facilitated the possibility of future collaborations with fellow researchers and institutions, which could lead to valuable partnerships in the realm of sustainable research and education.
Eng’r Oscar noted that the conference attracted a robust presence of HEI researchers, with a substantial representation from the Philippines. Additionally, researchers from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand were also active participants, enhancing the event’s regional diversity.
The conference featured distinguished speakers renowned in their respective fields. Among them were:
1. Dr. Veranooth Nisapatoorn of Walailak University, Thailand.
2. Dr. Gyanmudra from Tata Institute of Social Studies.
3. Dr. Mohd Jailani Bin Mohd Nord of Universiti Teknikal Malaysia.
4. Prof. Dr. Aisyah Endah Palupi M. Pd, Education and Cultural Attache, Indonesia.
5. Dr. Theresita V. Atienza of Quezon City University.
6. Prof. Vina Adriany, Center Director of SEAMEO-CECCEP.
7. Dr. Ignasi Ribo of Mae Fah Luang University.
8. Dr. Witawat Jangiam, Burapha University, Thailand.
9. Dr. Alexander Klemm of King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Thailand.
10. Dr. Md. Atiar Rahman of the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
11. Dr. H. K. Prihartono of Politeknik Piksi Ganesha.
12. Prof. Teddy Mantoro, MSc, PhD of Sampoerna University, Jakarta.
13. Prof. Nawzia Yasmin of the State University of Bangladesh.
Of special note was the presentation by Prof. Teddy Mantoro from Sampoerna University, Jakarta. His insights into Industry 5.0, deep science, and artificial intelligence (AI) left a lasting impression on attendees, shedding light on the future of various fields in research and education.
Eng’r Pascual’s participation in the APCoRE 2023 Hybrid International Conference was a testament to his commitment to sustainable research and education, and his experiences at the event undoubtedly contributed to the broader dialogue on these crucial topics.
