Six professors from the City College of Cagayan de Oro (CCCDO) served as panelists for the Department of Education– Cagayan de Oro’s Building Research Innovation and Growth for Higher Order Thinking (BRIGHT) 2025 held on October 10, 2025, at Bayabas National High School, Cagayan de Oro City.
Representing CCCDO were Dr. Joel D. Potane, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Technology Transfer; Dr. Ray Butch D. Mahinay, Vice President for Extension and Social Development Services; Dr. Kurt Candilas, Vice President for Administration; Dr. Jean T. Loquillano, Director for Research and Human Rights Education; Dr. Liza Chua, Dean of the College of Education; and Prof. Jonathan Madronero, Ethics Director.
The event showcased 15 research papers developed through Project MENTOR (Mentoring the Mentors in Teaching and Ongoing Research for Sustainable Education)— an extension initiative of CCCDO’s Research, Innovation, and Technology Transfer Office. The project mentors basic education teachers in conducting basic and action research, promoting a research-driven culture that strengthens teaching and learning practices. Among the presented studies, the Agusan National High School TLE Teachers won Best Paper in the Teaching and Learning Category for their action research titled “Leveraging Interactive Online Games: Does It Enhance Students' Engagement in Technology and Livelihood Education Class?” The study by Syville Niño U. Dumanon, Anna Kristine Tagulao, and Mae Clair Inciong was guided by CCCDO mentors Dr. Jean T. Loquillano and Ms. Aiza Mae Cahansa.
The BRIGHT 2025: Project MENTOR initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4, 9, and 17, emphasizing quality education, innovation in teaching, and strong institutional partnerships for sustainable educational development.