Dr. Donna Grace Cotejo, a communication scholar and faculty researcher from the City College of Cagayan de Oro, was among the featured online presenters at the 8th International Conference on Asian and Philippine Studies (ICAPS), held from May 29 to 31, 2025. This prestigious event, hosted in a hybrid format at the Krisalis-Benilde Retreat and Conference Center in Tagaytay City, was organized by the Filipino Department of De La Salle University (DLSU), in partnership with the Dalubhasaan ng mga Umuusbong na Mag-aaral ng Araling Filipino (DANUM) and the DLSU College of Liberal Arts. Dr. Cotejo delivered her presentation virtually via Zoom, where she shared her study titled “A Discourse Analysis of Online Conversations among Filipinos and Foreigners.” Her research explored the intricacies of intercultural communication on digital platforms, analyzing linguistic patterns, cultural references, and social cues in online dialogues. Through discourse analysis, she underscored how language can both bridge and challenge cross-cultural understanding in virtual spaces.
Dr. Cotejo’s participation through an online modality reflected the inclusive and adaptive spirit of ICAPS, which welcomed both face-to-face and remote scholarly engagement. Her work aligned strongly with the conference’s theme on language and cultural studies, offering timely insights into communication in multilingual and multicultural contexts.
The 8th ICAPS convened scholars, educators, and graduate students from across the Philippines and Asia. Dr. Cotejo’s representation of CCCDO signaled the institution’s deepening involvement in global academic conversations and reaffirmed its commitment to research that addresses the evolving dynamics of communication in the digital age.