Lumina Foundation for Integral Human Development, Inc. (LFIHD) and the Network of Professional Researchers and Educators, Inc. (NPRE) proudly announce the publication of 2019 International Journal on Research Studies in Education Volume 8 Issue 4 - Lumina Foundation Special Issue.

For more info on IJRSE: http://consortiacademia.org/ijrse/

Scholarly papers presented in any conference organized by Lumina Foundation for Integral Human Development Inc. and Network of Professional Researchers and Educators, Inc. may be published in the International Journal on Research Studies.

Congratulations to the authors!

 True to its mission of promoting the holistic development of the human person and the creation and dissemination of new knowledge, Lumina Foundation for Integral Human Development through its official publication partner Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research released the maiden issue of APJMR-LFIHD Special Issue last 26 May 2020. 

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The special issue contains 15 scholarly works by Filipino researchers who participated in various research conferences organized by Lumina Foundation. 

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Lumina Foundation expresses its gratitude to Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas,  Dr. Jake Laguador, and the researchers.

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Utilizing a virtual meeting platform, the Network of Professional Educators and Researchers (NPRE) held its 1st NPRE Online Assembly last 25 May 2020. In the meeting, the new NPRE members were welcomed and took their oath. Also, the various conferences organized by NPRE and Lumina Foundation were discussed. Adapting to new norms, NPRE makes the most of the digital space for online assembly, virtual conferences, and publishing scholarly journals. 

Our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Cristina Macascas of Philippine Normal University-Manila (LIRIP 3 Conference Director), the members and officers of the Network of Professional Researchers and Educators, Inc., Dr. Flor Zamora and Silay Institute, Inc., Dr. Jake Laguador of Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas and the Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Dr. Joel Q. Mabalhin of Visayas State University, Dr. Noelah Mae D. Borbon of Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas, Mr. Arjohn Gime of Manila Science High School, Ms. Dorothy Naval of Philippine Normal University-Manila, Ms. Susan Castor-Castillo of STI, Dr. Vivian Titular of First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities, Dr. Fides del Castillo of De La Salle University-Manila, faculty members of Lumina Montessori, Inc., Don Bosco Press, Inc., FELTA Multi-Media, Henann Regency Resort and Spa, Boracay, the International Journal of Research Studies in Education and all the participants.

Last October 27-28, 2019, Lumina Foundation for Integral Human Development, Inc. (LFIHD) in cooperation with the Network of Professional Researches and Educators, Inc. (NPRE) invited young scholars from Grade 11 to First Year college to share and present their research works in Sibol: National Young Scholars Conference and Contest 2019. The theme was “21st Century Filipino Young Scholars: Responding to Social Issues Through Research.” The research conference was held at Henann Regency Resort and Spa, Boracay, Aklan. The election of the founding officers of SIBOL: Samahan ng mga Iskolar ng Bagong Salinlahi was also held after the research conference. 

Last September 27-29, 2019, scholars/educators of tourism and hospitality management gathered at Noni's Resort, Batangas for the Layag: Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference 2019. Layag 2019 was spearheaded by Dr. Mae Borbon as the Conference Director. Layag is held in partnership with Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas, College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management -LPU Batangas, Network of Professional Researchers and Educators, and Noni's Resort. 

Last 7 April 2019 the new officers of the Network of Professional Researchers and Educators were duly elected to serve for two terms (2019-2021).  The officers are:

Dr. Fides del Castillo of De La Salle University-Manila (President), Ms. Cristina Macascas of Philippine Normal University-Manila (Vice President), Mr. Arjohn Gime of Manila Science High School (National Coordinator), Ms. Susan Castor-Castillo of STI (NCR-Private Schools Coordinator), Ms. Dorothy Naval of Philippine Normal University-Manila (NCR-Public Schools Coordinator), Dr. Noelah Mae D. Borbon of Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas (Luzon- Private Schools Coordinator), Mr. Edgar P. Aban of Camarines Norte State College (Luzon- Public Schools Coordinator), Dr. Joel Q. Mabalhin of Visayas State University (Visayas- Public Schools Coordinator), Dr. Florcelita Zamora (Visayas- Private Schools Coordinator), Dr. James Dumaguit of Surigao College of Technology (Mindanao Coordinator), Dr. Vivian Titular of First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (Member of NPRE Advisory Board)

Last April 5-8, 2019, Lumina Foundation in cooperation with the Network of Professional Researchers and Educators (NPRE) and Silay Institute, Inc. held SULO: Educators Congress 2019 at the Great Eastern Hotel, Quezon City, Philippines. Sulo is a national conference for educators and researchers which provided an opportunity for Filipino educators and researchers to deepen their knowledge on the latest researches and methodologies in teaching 21st-century learners.   The theme of the congress was “Teaching and Learning Towards Whole Person Education." 

Responding to the challenge of disseminating new knowledge towards the advancement of the Filipino language, Lumina Foundation for Integral Human Development, Inc. in collaboration with the Network of Professional Researchers and Educators, Inc. held the national conference on Filipino dubbed Lirip 2 “Banyuhay: Ang Multikultural na Edukasyon Tungo sa Transpormatibong Lipunan” last Oct 28-30, 2018 at Hue Hotel, Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

LIRIP is a Filipino word meaning “reflection on truth.” The research congress provided an innovative and comprehensive overview of the latest research in teaching and learning using the Filipino language. It also explored the various ways in which the Filipino language have positively influenced and shaped the lives of educators and learners. The research congress was attended by 44 scholars from different educational institutions.

Last April 7-9, 2018, Lumina Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with the Network of Professional Researchers and Educators, Inc. and the Philippine Red Cross  held the 2nd Lumina Foundation National Research Congress at Great Eastern Hotel, Quezon City.

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The keynote speaker was Dr. Vivian Titular who shared her research on "The Joy of Teaching."

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The research congress provided an innovative and comprehensive overview of the latest research in teaching and learning. It also explored the various ways in which teaching and learning have positively influenced and shaped the lives of educators and learners.   

Last February 3-5, 2018, Lumina Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with the Network of Professional Researchers and Educators, Inc. and Fu Jen Catholic University’s College of Education and the Graduate Institute of Educational Leadership and Development  held the 2nd Lumina Foundation International Research Congress at the Liberal Enlightenment Hall of Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei Taiwan.  

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The research congress provided an innovative and comprehensive overview of the latest research in teaching and learning. It also explored the various ways in which teaching and learning have positively influenced and shaped the lives of educators and learners. 

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The research congress was attended by 54 participants from different educational institutions. Young scholars from Makati Science High School also read their research works in the conference.

Last 13 Nov 2017, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Lumina Foundation for Integral Human Development and Lyceum of the Philippines - Batangas. The Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research is the official publication partner of Lumina Foundation.

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Present during the MoU signing were Dr. Cecile Pring (Vice President for Academics and Research of LPU-Batangas), Dr. Fides A. del Castillo (President of NPRE, Inc.), Mr. Clarence Darro del Castillo, MBA (President of Lumina Foundation), Ms. Cristina Macascas, MAT (Vice President of NPRE, Inc.), Dr. Vivian Titular (National Coordinator of NPRE, Inc.) and Dr. Jake Laguador (Director of Journal Publication, Innovation and Data Manager of LPU- Batangas). 

Noong Nobyembre 3-5, 2017, ginanap ang "LIRIP" sa Bayfront Hotel, Cebu City.  Ito ay isang pambansang komperensiya sa Filipino na itinataguyod ng Lumina Foundation for Integral Human Development sa pakikipagtulungan ng Network of Professional Researchers and Educators. Layunin nito na mapagtagpo ang mga guro, manunulat, tagaplanong pangwika, at iskolar ng iba’t ibang larang upang magbahaginan at magtamo ng bagong kaalaman sa lalong ikasusulong ng Filipino.

Hinubog din nito ang kasanayan sa pagbuo ng pananaliksik at ang malalim pa na pagsasagawa nito bilang hamon sa mga guro at mananaliksik sa Filipino. 

Last May 5, 2017, the Network of Professional Researchers and Educators (NPRE) was launched at the National Educators Congress 2017 at Great Eastern Hotel, Quezon City.

The founding members elected the Coordinating Officers namely Dr. Vivian B. Titular (National Coordinator), Mr. Sigfredo V. Aler (Coordinator for Luzon), Ms. Susana C. Castillo (Coordinator for the National Capital Region), Ms. Rafunzel Yap Bulilawa (Coordinator for Visayas), Mr. Edmar L. Laceda (Coordinator for Mindanao) and Dr. Ariana Arboleda (Coordinator for the NCR Public School Sector).

Lumina Foundation for Integral Human Development, Inc. (LFIHD) has organized a national conference for all educators and professionals last May 5-7, 2017. The Educators Congress 2017 theme is “Shaping the Hearts and Minds of 21st Century Learners."

The Educators Congress was well attended by educators from the private and public sectors.

Lumina Foundation for Integral Human Development International Research Congress 2016 @ Hong Kong

Last October 29-30. 2016, various scholars from the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Taiwan participated in the  Lumina Foundation International Research Congress with the theme “Teaching and Learning for Innovation.”

The research congress was held at IBIS Hong Kong Central and Sheung Wan Hotel and covered a diverse number of topics on education.