October 10, 2025
The Ateneo de Zamboanga University–College of Nursing, spearheaded again by the Research Team, led and organized by Dr Christine Celdran RN MAN along with her Research Team, Dr Fatima P Ibno RN MN MAN, Maria Pilar T Panaguiton RN MN, Maricel B Ramonal RN MN, Jana B Rivera RN MN, Anna Lisa B Rosalejos RN MAN, Ethel R Porto RN and Esperanza Bautista RN is back at it again with another round of Research Seminar for the College of Nursing Faculty. Entitled “From Knowledge to Integrity: Strengthening Research Through Critical Literature Reviews and Ethical Pracitce”—this seminar was done last
October 8, 2025. And while the others may have been lounging and enjoying the cold weather brought about
Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) which has been making its presence felt throughout the city, the seminar pushed through despite the inclement weather, and the eventual suspension of classes. This highlights the journey of the Nursing Faculty and its pursuit of academic excellence and its desire to overcome setbacks despite deterrent circumstances. The Research Team have invited credible speakers to deliver their expertise, knowledge and skills in their areas of specialty.
This seminar-workshop started with the Opening Remarks from our supportive Assistant Dean, Antonia R Quilos RN MN. Assistant Dean Quilos emphasized the importance of research in the life of an educator and must be continued to be sought with curiosity and thirst for knowledge. After which, the seminar-workshop commenced with Mr Edwin Abu RN MN LPT, the Vice Chairperson of AdZU Ethics Board shares his expertise on research ethics and highlighted the importance of Ethico-Moral Responsibilities in the conduct of research. This was followed through by Ms Karen V Abulencia RN MN LPT, the Chairperson of the AdZU Ethics Board.
Ms Abulencia emphasized the value of informed consent and non-coercion from research participants. Ms Abulencia and Mr Abu emphasized the idea of “what is technically unsound, is ethically unsound.” Which reverberates true of their experiences as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the said ethics board.
Building on the momentum established by the previous speakers, Dr Marjorie S Emannuel shared her knowledge on formulating a well-grounded review of related literature. She also prepared activities wherein the College of Nursing actively participated. Dr. Emmanuel underscored the weight of sound related literatures and the foundation it provides to a research paper.
Ultimately, the research seminar ended on a high note, with everyone looking forward to implementing the learnings they gained from the workshop and to return home with motivated spirits and desire to improve their research—while finally getting to enjoy the sweater weather at the comforts of their homes.