LYCEAN NEWS | L-NU RESEARCHERS EARN RECOGNITION AT THE 4TH REGION 1 RDI SYMPOSIUM

Lycean researchers showcase innovation and research excellence, earning awards in technology pitching, poster competition, and research presentation.

Lyceum-Northwestern University (L-NU) researchers participated in the 4th Region 1 Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Symposium, hosted by the SILLAG Region 1 Startup Consortium on October 14–16, 2026, at WCC Aeronautical and Technological College in Binalonan, Pangasinan.

L-NU researchers earned notable distinctions, including 1st Place in the Student Category Poster Competition for SoLamig: A Hybrid Portable Cold Storage with Mobile App Controller, 3rd Place in the Professional Category Technology Pitching Competition for SAFEVISION: An Advanced Vision-Based Driver Assistance System for Enhanced Road Safety, and 2nd Place for Best Paper in the Professional Category for research on avian diversity in Bolinao, Pangasinan.

The University also presented research outputs and participated in poster competitions and oral research presentations, highlighting the diverse research initiatives of its faculty, staff, and students.

L-NU delegates and participants included:

ICIEERD – Technology Pitch Presenters (CICS)
Mr. Jhann Erict Tinaza (Awardee)
Mr. Dann Gil P. Rabaya (Awardee) – Student
Mr. Bryan Mislang, CICS Dean (Awardee)
Mr. Clairole Sahm B. Ferrer (Participant)
Mr. Christian M. Calonge (Participant)
Mr. Cristian C. Cabungan (Participant)
Mr. Peter Jhun Paragas (Participant)
Mr. Kian Frested B. Maximo (Participant) – Student
ICIEERD – Poster Presentation
Mr. Jhann Erict Tinaza (Awardee)
Mr. Christian Miles T. Jimenez (Awardee)
Mr. Bradford King S. Viray (Awardee) – Student
Engr. Rona Grace Manlincon (Participant)
Mr. Dwight Jancee Aspiras (Participant) – Student
Ms. Princess Mae Mabanta (Participant) – Student
Ms. Sheryl Ann Estrada (Participant) – Student
Mr. Godofredo Cudal Jr. (Participant) – Student
Engr. Febrey Lamsen (Participant)
Mr. Airus Jairus Aldover (Participant) – Student
Ms. Monique Andrea Mari (Participant) – Student
Mr. Clairole Sahm B. Ferrer (Participant)
Mr. Christian M. Calonge (Participant)
Mr. Cristian C. Cabungan (Participant)
Mr. Peter Jhun Paragas (Participant) – Student
Mr. Kian Frested B. Maximo (Participant) – Student
Mr. Bryan O. Mislang (Participant)
Mr. John Vince Decena (Participant) – Student
Mr. Kurt Adrian Ramirez (Participant) – Student
Ms. Sheena Mae C. Soriano (Participant) – Student

R1HRDC – Professional Research Presentation
Ms. Susan Joie Balagot (Awardee)
Ms. Gizelle Marie P Panergo (Participant) – Student
Ms. Joshel Hepzy G. Manaois (Participant) – Student
Mr. Michael Rhey R. Orines (Participant) – Student

Facilitators
Dr. Cynthia P. Lopez, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Extension
Mr. Francis Ivan Bolleser, Head of the Research Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Unit

The symposium gathered researchers, innovators, startups, academic institutions, government agencies, and industry partners from the four Region 1 RDI consortia—ICIEERD, ILAARRDEC, R1HRDC, and SILLAG—to exchange knowledge and strengthen collaboration for regional development.

Congratulations to our Lycean researchers for advancing knowledge and innovation through impactful research!