CONFERENCE SCRIPT am Renz Amador I.

Bagas from the College of Medical Laboratory

Science, and I am honored to be your host for today's seminar
workshop.
**HOUSEKEEPING ANNOUNCEMENTS: **
*******OPENING CEREMONIES********
Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please?
To formally start our session this morning, may I invite everyone to
In a few minutes we will set to start our event., I would like to make a
few housekeeping announcements for your convenience and safety: please stand for the invocation, followed by the Philippine national
anthem and the DRTREFI Hymn.
1. Restrooms are located at the back of the conference hall.
2. Kindly ensure that your mobile phones are set to silent mode to
[[ROLL AVP]]
minimize distractions during the sessions.
3. Kindly prepare your laptops for the writeshop part this Today, we gather here with a shared purpose – to enhance our research
afternoon.
capabilities, to explore new methodologies, and to foster a culture of
4. Refreshments will be served as we go through the lectures and
discussions inquiry and discovery. Research is not merely a tool; it's a gateway to

Thank you for your attention, and we hope you enjoy the seminar- innovation, understanding, and progress. So, let's embrace this
workshop! opportunity with open minds and eager hearts.

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Ladies and gentlemen,
********OPENING REMARKS*********
As the event is about to commence in just a few minutes, we kindly
request everyone to settle into their seats. Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and esteemed colleagues,
it is my privilege to introduce a remarkable individual who plays a

Thank you! pivotal role in the success of our organization. Please join me in
extending a warm welcome to Atty. Cheryl L. Chu, the Chairperson of
*****INTRODUCTION********
DRTREFI Management Committee to grace us with her opening
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the SEMINAR
remarks. Please join me in giving her a warm round of applause.
WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH CAPABILITY BUILDING hosted by
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DRTREFI Research and Extension Office, where we are all set to
embark on an enlightening journey of research capability building. I
Thank you, Atty. Cheryl L. Chu, for your insightful opening remarks. program to cater to diverse interests and skill levels. So, get ready to
Your words have set a meaningful tone for our event today. Let's show immerse yourselves in a stimulating exchange of ideas and knowledge.
our appreciation once again for Atty. Cheryl L. Chu by giving her a
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warm round of applause.

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Before we commence, a few housekeeping announcements. Restrooms
Before we delve into the enriching sessions lined up for today, let's
are located [provide directions]. In case of any emergency, please
take a moment to express our gratitude. A heartfelt thank you to all our
follow the instructions provided by our event staff. And don't forget to
distinguished guests, esteemed participants, and dedicated organizers
silence your mobile phones to minimize distractions during the
for making this event possible.
sessions. Also, we encourage you to actively participate, ask questions,
Your presence here today underscores the value we collectively place and engage with our esteemed speakers throughout the day.
on continuous learning and development.
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For the first lecture session this morning, please allow me to introduce
Ladies and gentlemen, it is now my honor to invite to the stage Dr. our distinguished resource speaker:
Agripino B. Limpiado Jr., the Director of Research and Extension of
Our resource speaker graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Medical
DRTREFI, to formally recognize the participants and provide us with
Technology from Divine Word University, Tacloban City. He is also a
an overview and mechanics of this seminar workshop. A warm of
licensed medical technologist and certified by the American Medical
applause of Dr. Limpiado.
Technologist. Additionally, he holds a Master of Science in Public
[[SIR PINES SPEECH]] Health majoring in Medical Microbiology from the College of Public
Health, University of the Philippines, Manila.
Thank you, Dr. Limpiado! Our agenda for today is packed with
insightful sessions led by industry experts and seasoned researchers. His professional experience began as a Clinical Laboratory
From understanding the fundamentals of research methodology to Technologist at the Eastern Visayas Medical Center. He has held
exploring advanced techniques, we have curated a comprehensive various positions in the Department of Health Regional Office VIII,
focusing on public health, entomology, and parasitology. Notably, he
served as the program manager for Research, Dengue, and Malaria Thank you, Sir Olobia, for enlightening us on the research priorities
Programs. Currently, he is designated as the Health Research Program and agenda of the region. The floor is now open for questions and
Manager for the Research and Development Programs of DOH Region queries regarding the topic.
VIII and serves as the Chairperson of the Health Research
[[MODERATION]]
Management Committee and Technical Review Board of the Eastern
Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC). Again, thank you Sir Olobia for sharing your expertise with us. Let us
once again give a warm applause to Mr. Olobia.
Our resource speaker's extensive career in research is evident in his
numerous research undertakings and journal publications in both [[APPLAUSE]]

national and international scientific journals across various fields of To present the Certificate of Appreciation, may I call on stage Dr.
health and public health research. Notably, he recently completed a Agripino B. Limpiado Jr.The citation reads: [[CITATION]]
study as a co-investigator on seroconversion among partially and fully
Ladies and gentlemen, may I call back on stage, Mr. Leonido P.
vaccinated individuals with Coronavac (Sinovac) and AstraZeneca in
Olobia, RMT, AMT, MPH. A warm round of applause, please.
Tacloban City and Ormoc City.
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Over the years, he has been involved in organizing, training,
managing, and delivering lectures on research capability building,
research evaluation, and critiquing management at both national and
regional levels.

Ladies and gentlemen, let us welcome with warm applause our first
lecturer on the National and Regional Unified Health Research Agenda
(NUHRA and RUHRA), and the Research Program in the Region, Mr. *********************************************************
Leonido P. Olobia, RMT, AMT, MPH. ***

[[SIR OLOBIA LECTURE]] Okay, let’s continue this journey of learning by going into he second
lecture for his morning’s session.
For the second lecture it is my honor to introduce our esteemed EVHRDC and has organized numerous trainings and workshops on the
resource speaker on the topic “The Research Process, Research latest trends in the Medical Laboratory Science profession.
Problem, Objectives and Hypothesis”.
Please join me in giving a warm welcome to Dr. Agripino B.
Our resource speaker holds a degree in Medical Technology from Limpiado, Jr., RMT, PhD as he shares his insights and expertise with
Divine Word University, Tacloban City, and is a licensed medical us this morning.
technologist. He obtained his Master of Science degree, majoring in
[[SIR PINES LECTURE]]
Microbiology, from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, and
his Master of Instructions and Supervision in Science and Doctor of Thank you, Dr. Limpiado, for your insightful session on research

Philosophy in Educational Management from Eastern Visayas State processes, including formulating questions, objectives, and

University. hypotheses. Your expertise has equipped us with valuable insights for
our academic pursuits. Let's express our gratitude for your guidance,
With 28 years of teaching experience, he has played a pivotal role in
which has prepared us to embark on our research endeavors with
shaping and establishing medical technology education at his
clarity and purpose.
institution. Currently, he serves as the Dean of the College of Medical
Technology and has recently been appointed as the Director of The floor is now open for questions and queries regarding the topic.

Research and Extension. [[MODERATION]]

He is currently serving his third term as President of the Philippine Again, thank you Sir Pines for sharing your expertise with us. Let us
Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. for the former Eastern once again give a warm applause to Dr. Limpiao. [[APPLAUSE]]
Visayas Chapter and the Leyte-Biliran Chapter.
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His expertise in research is evident through his career in teaching and
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specialized training in research advising, critiquing, and management.
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Additionally, he stays updated with current developments in Medical
Microbiology, molecular biology, and the medical laboratory science For the last lecture session this morning the topic to be tackled is about
field. He is extensively involved in programs and activities of “The Review of the Related Literature and The Variables and
Framework of the Study” to be delivered by Dr. Fideliza Umil- students and professionals in conducting research, research
Cojuangco, RMT, PhD. innovations and publications.

Dr. Cojuangco holds a degree in Medical Technology from Divine Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause to Dr. Fideliza Umil-
Word University, Tacloban City, and is a licensed medical technologist. Cojuangco, RMT, PhD.
She has also obtained units in Bachelor of Science in Education Major
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in English. She obtained her Masters of Arts in Instructions and
Supervision major in Communication Arts and Doctor of Philosophy Thank you, Ma’am Liz, for your insightful session on the review of

in Educational Programs Management from Eastern Visayas State related literature, variables and the framework of study.

University. The floor is now open for questions and queries regarding the topic.

Dr. Cojuangco’s professional work experience includes a-10-year [[MODERATION]]

practice in the field of medical laboratory science here and abroad. She
Again, thank you Ma’am Liz for sharing your expertise with us. Let us
left the clinical practice to explore the teaching profession and has a
once again give a warm applause!
remarkable performance for 25 years and counting in the fields of
communication arts, medical technology and research. [[APPLAUSE]]

Her involvement in the field of research is evident on her expertise in *********************************************************

both quantitative and qualitative research by advising, evaluating and *** For the last lecture session of the day, we will focus on the topic
publishing research works on both undergraduate and graduate levels. 'Overview of Descriptive Research Design and Social Science
Dr. Cojuangco has published nine publications in international Research.'
scientific journals and has recently completed a DOST funded study
Please allow me to introduce our resource speaker:
entitled Chips consumption as a risk factor or UTI among School
Children in Tacloban City.

She is an active member of various research organizations both Our resource speaker holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical

national and international and has been actively involved in training Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce majoring
in Accounting from Divine Word University, Tacloban City.
Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from
DRTRMF and is licensed as both a medical technologist and nurse. Again, thank you Ma’am Lynn for sharing your expertise with us. Let
Notably, she achieved the 11th place on the Nursing Licensure us once again give a warm applause!
Examination board. She also earned a Master's degree in Business
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Education from Divine Word University, a Master of Arts degree in
Nursing from DRTREFI, and completed units in a Doctor of *********************************************************

Philosophy program majoring in Social Science Research. ***

She has played a pivotal role in promoting the growth and Before we end today’s session, allow me to share a few reminders:

development of our institution through various leadership roles. 1. Our next session will be on April 20, 2024 (Saturday), and it
Currently, she serves as the Executive Assistant to the President and is will be held in the DRTREFI Function Hall, the same venue as
a faculty member of both the College of Medical Technology, College today's session.
of Medicine and the Graduate School. 2. The upcoming weeks' series of discussions will include topics

With her guidance and expertise in research, she consistently produces on Qualitative and Experimental Research Designs, Data

publishable outputs from her advisees in the College of Medicine and Collection Procedures, Research Instruments, Sampling

the Graduate School. Additionally, she serves as a member of the Techniques, and an Overview of Data Processing, Presentation,

DRTREFI Institutional Ethics Review Sub-Committee. and Statistical Analysis.

3. The afternoon session on next week’s schedule, we will
Please join me in giving a warm welcome to Mrs. Lynn L. De Veyra,
conduct another write shop training on the formulation of a
RMT, RN, MBEd, MAN, as she shares her insights and expertise
Capsule Proposal.
with us.
4. Presentation of outputs from today’s session will be integrated
[[MAAM LYNN LECTURE]] with the outputs from the Capsule Proposal Making.
5. We have an exciting lineup of sessions ahead, covering a
Thank you, Ma’am Lynn, for your insightful session on the Overview
diverse range of topics in research capability building. I
of Descriptive of Research Design and Social Science Research.
encourage you all to continue your active participation and
The floor is now open for questions and queries regarding the topic. make the most out of this enriching learning experience.

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Ladies and gentlemen, as we draw to a close on the first session of our

seminar workshop on research capability building, I would like to
extend my sincere appreciation to each and every one of you for your
active participation and engagement.

Today, we had the privilege of delving into key insights and strategies
for enhancing our research capabilities. From understanding research
priorities, identifying research problems, knowing how to work on
review of related literature, formulating framework of the study
exploring descriptive research design and social science research, we
have taken significant strides towards becoming more proficient and
impactful researchers.

I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed speaker,

Mr. Leonido P. Olobia, Dr. Agripino B. Limpiado Jr, Dr. Fideliza
Cojuangco and Mrs. Lynn L De Veyra for sharing their expertise and
wisdom with us.

Lastly, I would like to thank our organizing committee, sponsors, and

all those who have contributed to making this seminar workshop a
success. Your support and dedication are truly appreciated.

With that, let us adjourn this session with a renewed sense of purpose
and enthusiasm. Thank you once again for your participation, and I
look forward to seeing you all in the upcoming sessions.