SU CBA Holds First Student Research Congress, Showcasing Innovation and Future-Ready Insights
The Silliman University College of Business Administration (SU CBA) successfully held its first-ever Student Research Congress on March 27, 2026, at the Audio-Visual Theater, marking a significant milestone in strengthening its research culture and academic excellence.
Anchored on the theme, “Shaping the Future of Business: Innovation, Digital Finance, and Consumer Insights in a Connected World,” the congress gathered more than 150 student participants, alongside faculty members, in a dynamic academic forum that showcased student-led research addressing contemporary business challenges and emerging trends.
The congress featured 30 research studies presented by students from four sections of the BA 32 (Research) course. These studies were organized into three major tracks: Digital Finance and Financial Behavior, The Evolving Digital Consumer, and Service Innovation and Organizational Adaptation, which reflect the growing importance of technology, data, and consumer insight in today’s interconnected business landscape. The event provided a formal platform for students to present empirical and conceptual research, receive expert feedback, and engage in scholarly discourse.
Delivering the keynote address was Dr. Robert Sy Guino-o II, executive director of the Research, Publication, and Innovation Office (RPIO), who emphasized the vital role of research in shaping future-ready professionals and fostering innovation within academic institutions. His message underscored the importance of student research in contributing to both institutional development and broader societal progress.
The congress formally opened with welcome remarks from Dr. Wilma M. Tejero-Libarios, dean of the College of Business Administration, followed by a presentation of the congress overview and research tracks by Asst. Prof. Nasser C. Acuram. The event concluded with closing remarks from Asst. Prof. Mylah R. Bomediano.
Spearheaded by the CBA Research Team under the leadership of Research Coordinator Acuram, and with key members Dr. Ofelia T. Ragpa and Bomediano, the initiative aimed to institutionalize a platform for student research dissemination. The congress also aligns with national higher education directives promoting outcomes-based education, research integration, and academic quality assurance.
As the inaugural installment of what is envisioned to become an annual academic event, the 2026 CBA Student Research Congress stands as a testament to Silliman University’s commitment to developing research-oriented, innovative, and socially responsive business graduates.
