June 23, 2026
Registration
Teresa Yuchengco Lobby / 5th Floor Henry Sy
7:30 AM – 9:20 AM
Opening Program
Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium | live.dlsu.edu.ph
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Prayer & National Anthem
Koro Lasalyano – Manila
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Raymond Girard R. Tan
Vice President for Research and Innovation
Introduction to the 8th DLSU Research Congress
Dr. Ederlina G. Nocon
Dean of the Academy
Introduction to Keynote Speaker
Dr. Christian P. Gopez
Assistant Dean for Research and Faculty Development, The Academy
Keynote Presentation
Ms. Danielle R. del Rosario
Chief Operating Officer, Union Insulated Panel Corporation & Phinma Solar Energy Corporation
Member of the Board of Trustees, De La Salle University
Open Forum
Awarding of Certificate for the Keynote Speaker
Mr. Engelbert C. Talunton
Head of the Senior High School
Presentation of Congress Events and Schedule
Dr. Marvin A. Aquino
Congress Director
Special Performance
Animove
Lunch Break
11:30 NN – 1:30 PM
Parallel Sessions
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Arts and Design Research Presentations
Paper Presentations
Business Presentations
Break
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Parallel Sessions
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Arts and Design Research Presentations
Paper Presentations
Business Presentations
June 24, 2026
Virtual Plenary Talks
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Parallel Session Room 1
Science and Play: Integrating Scientific Rigor into Game Development Practices
Dr. Neil Patrick A. Del Gallego
Parallel Session Room 2
Active Bodies, Active Minds: The Role of Sports in Strengthening Filipino Youth’s Mental Wellness
Dr. Stella Marie M. Urbiztondo
Parallel Session Room 3
Leading with Integrity: Corporate Social Responsibility and Good Governance as Foundations for Ethical Business and Youth Leadership
Dr. Marites M. Tiongco
Parallel Session Room 4
Crafting Change: How Creative Practice and Passion Pursuits Shape Accountability and Social Transformation
Dr. Christine Joy A. Ballada
Parallel Session Room 5
What’s Next After Research? Making Your Research Matter for Filipino Communities
Dr. Julius C. Martinez
Parallel Session Room 6
Mindful Movement: How Intentional Movement Shapes Well-Being
Mr. Jay-R L. Beterbo
Break
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Parallel Sessions
10:30 AM – 12:00 NN
Paper Presentations
Poster Presentations
Business Presentations
Lunch Break
12:00 NN – 1:00 PM
Congress Forum
Natividad Fajardo Auditorium, Bro. Andrew Gonzalez Hall (AGH) | live.dlsu.edu.ph
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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Break
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Closing Program
Natividad Fajardo Auditorium, Bro. Andrew Gonzalez Hall (AGH) | live.dlsu.edu.ph
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Prayer & National Anthem
Koro Lasalyano
Awarding of Certificates for the Congress Participants
Mr. Engelbert C. Talunton
Head of the Senior High School
Special Performance
Koro Lasalyano
Closing Remarks
Dr. Ederlina G. Nocon
Dean of the Academy
Schedule