RIDE Annual Conference Proceedings
2026 · Volume 1
This year marks the second Research, Innovation, Development, and Extension (RIDE) Annual Conference of the Western Philippines University (WPU), themed "Integrating Science, Education, and Governance for Sustainable Development: Advancing Knowledge, Resources, and Resilience." The conference brings together the faculty, staff, and students of WPU in a structured forum where research outputs are disseminated, critiqued, and refined. Building on the success of the inaugural conference, this second gathering reaffirms the University's commitment to advancing research, innovation, development, and extension as core pillars of academic excellence.
Table of Contents
Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources
- Green Spaces in WPU Main Campus: Refugia for Endemic and Conservation-Priority Birds and MammalsPDF
Alejandro A. Bernardo, Jr.
- Monsoonal Variation in Phytoplankton Assemblages and Selected Water Physicochemical Parameters in Shark Fin Bay, Taytay, PalawanPDF
Noe D. Reyes, Marlgaux Kaye R. Castro, Edgar P. Paalan, Jhonamie A. Mabuhay-Omar
- Occurrence and Spatial Distribution of Cyanobacteria in Recreational Waters of Honda Bay, Palawan: Environmental Conditions and Public Health ImplicationsPDF
Ben Jan E. Hisona, Edgar P. Paalan, Jhonamie A. Mabuhay-Omar
- Restoration of Mined-Out Soil using Carbonized Rice Hull and Rice Hay CompostPDF
Alejacel P. Bernardo, David Joy C. Gamilong, Henry James B. Saldajeno
- Spatial Distribution and Assemblages of Zooplankton during the Northeast Monsoon in Shark Fin Bay, Taytay, Palawan, PhilippinesPDF
Hurriker Keen M. Malagum, Edgar P. Paalan, Noe D. Reyes, Jhonamie A. Mabuhay-Omar
Health, Environment, and Community Well-Being
- Assessing Facility Needs for Rural School Infrastructure: A Case Study of Maruso Elementary School, Rizal, PalawanPDF
John Carl S. Calites, Kelly Jay E. Salcedo, Kezziah Jayne M. Rubio, Argie P. Pacaldo, Joseph R. Acejo, Jaysoon D. Macmac
- Cybercrime Awareness and Digital Security in Rural Palawan, Philippines: Insights for Evidence-Based Local Governance
Edison C. Gabileo, Arneil S. Enario and Randy Olano
- Formulation and Consumer Acceptability of Tawa-Tawa (Euphorbia hirta) GummiesPDF
Anne Gellie P. Limco, Fely Jane C. Francisco
- Microbial Abundance and Coliform Contamination in the Gut of Lambis lambis from Recreational Water of Cowrie Island, Honda Bay, PalawanPDF
Ezekiel C. Remiendo, Avien Ynna M. Hasan, Jhonamie A. Mabuhay-Omar
- Microplastic Contamination Analysis in Blood Cockles (Anadara sp.) from Cowrie Island, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
John Andrei B. Sanchez, Avien Ynna M. Hasan, Jhonamie A. Mabuhay-Omar
- Stories of Resilience: Mothers in the aftermath of the Bagong Silang FirePDF
John Lloyd T. Abrea, Shane Kiann L. Cebuano, Mark Lesther D. Gabayan, Mariel Joy B. Genialope, Noella Shayne P. Jongay, Cecile Joy M. Evina
Integrated Research, Innovation, and Development
- Beyond Grades: Statistical Competence and Its Determinants among Grade 12 Learners in Palawan, PhilippinesPDF
Karen Salve M. Maute, Avis Zyra C. Yumang, Nerissa Mae D. Pagayunan, Diane Joy C. Manggad, and Joel G. Becira
- Sound Patterns in the Batak Language of PalawanPDF
Shena Mae T. Garpeza, Lantryll Andrei Natch G. Balay, Karen Salve M. Maute, John Mark M. Vallega