The De La Salle University Senior High School Research Congress is arguably the country's largest annual and international gathering of senior high school research mentors and students as they bring with them research-based ideas, concepts, products, and art performances and exhibitions from their own capstone projects. It is a vision conceived by DLSU SHS' commitment to making a dent in society by future-proofing the youth in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world through knowledge creation. In line with the University's vision-mission of bridging faith and scholarship and amidst disruptive situations, the Congress highlights the essential role of nurturing a culture of research through the production and dissemination of innovative knowledge for continuous human development and social transformation.
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This year, the 8th DLSU Senior High School Research Congress centers on the urgent task of strengthening accountability, transparency, and inclusion in the Philippines, a call made even more relevant by today's complex social, political, and educational challenges. Guided by the theme "Catalysts of Accountability: Shaping a Transparent, Inclusive, and Sustainable Philippines through Educational Reforms," the Congress foregrounds the essential role of education in nation-building. It invites young researchers to examine how meaningful reform within the educational system can empower citizens, uphold democratic values, and sustain equitable development.
By bringing together young researchers across disciplines, orientations, and methodologies, the Congress positions research as a catalyst for accountability, not only within educational institutions but across Philippine society. Therefore, through their scholarship, the Congress challenges participants to ask: How can we cultivate a culture of integrity and accountability in our schools, communities, and institutions? How can research strengthen civic participation, deepen critical thinking, and build a more transparent and inclusive society?
As the Philippines continues to confront issues of governance, inequality, misinformation, and systemic gaps, the 8th DLSU Senior High School Research Congress reaffirms the collective responsibility to shape a nation defined by truth, accountability, and compassion. By bringing together young researchers, educators, and community leaders, the Congress aspires to inspire reforms that uplift learners, strengthen institutions, and contribute to a transparent, inclusive, and sustainable Philippines.
