Cagayan de Oro City – The City College of Cagayan de Oro has reached a significant milestone in its research efforts with the official approval of its proposal under the Research Initiatives in Teacher Education (RITE) 2 Project by the Teacher Education Council (TEC).
The approved study, titled “Mentorship that Matters: An Empirical Study on Predictive Modeling for Pre-Service Teachers Among TEIs in Visayas and Mindanao”, focuses on developing data-driven mentorship frameworks to support pre-service teachers. The TEC Secretariat commended the proposal for its alignment with national priorities in teacher education and its innovative approach to predictive modeling.
A virtual coordination meeting was held on May 13, 2025, between CCCDO's research team and the TEC Secretariat to finalize the project’s direction, initial funding, and operational partnerships. Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan was designated as the official research partner, following DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2024.
Leading the project is a multidisciplinary team of experts and administrators from the City College of Cagayan de Oro:
Dr. Jestoni P. Babia – College President
Dr. Joel D. Potane – Director for Research and Publications
Dr. Ray Butch D. Mahinay – VP for Extension and Social Development Services
Dr. Liza Chua – Dean, College of Curriculum and Instruction
Prof. Jonathan Madronero – VP for UNLI Research, Innovation, and Creative Enterprise
Prof. Charlie Job Sumili – Director for Culture, Language, and the Arts
Dr. Jean T. Loquillano – Director, Center for Human Rights Education
Dr. Mark Raymond S. Tan – VP for Student Affairs and Services
The research aims to strengthen mentorship practices in teacher education institutions (TEIs), particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao regions, by using empirical data to guide pre-service teacher development.
The entire academic community commends the research team. With research as a catalyst for educational transformation, the City College of Cagayan de Oro continues to lead in promoting quality, inclusive, and context-responsive teacher education.