The 17th TCGC Faculty Final and Proposal Research Presentation for the First Semester of Academic Year 2025–2026 was successfully conducted on August 11-12, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the New Faculty Lounge, Ground Floor, Main Building of Tangub City Global College. Guided by the theme, "Extending Research Initiatives: Setting the Stage for Sustainable Academic Growth and Faculty Empowerment," this two-day intensive academic research series was spearheaded by the Office of the Vice President and staff of the Research, Extension, Linkages, and Internationalization (VPRELI), under the leadership of Vice President Prof. Clint Joy M. Quije, MA, with invaluable organization from Research Officer Alvin R. Sumena Jr., LPT, Executive Assistant Honelyn Gay S. Mirontos, Administrative Assistant Miss Jethel Claire M. Encallado, and Administrative Assistant Miss Wymar May Oberes with the student interns, Research Coordinators from the different institutes, institute deans, and in close collaboration with the College Research Council.

The presentation featured a dynamic program structure with oral presentations, culminating in a formal awarding ceremony. This carefully designed format provided the faculty with a digital platform to demonstrate their research competencies, communication skills, and critical thinking abilities.

A total of seven (7) research papers (from proposal and final papers) were actually presented from distinct disciplines, within these two days. Such studies are enumerated below:

1. "Influence of Digital Human Resource Information System Integration Readiness on Faculty Information Management Optimization” by Lady June A. Largo-Villejo, Rowilyn D. Abregana & Clinton Sabanal
2. “Residents’ Perceived Benefits of the Panguil Bay Bridge Between Tangub City and Tubod: A Comparative Study” by Aiko C. Dela Cerna, Zia Edullantes, Michael Lague, Judy Mae Patihan, and Michelle Rose F. Marquez
3. “Level of Implementation of Barangay Development Plan as Perceived by the Barangay Lourmah Residents” by Sandara A. Casag, Lady Lou B. Pilarca, Princess Dianne B. Dumpa, and Alvin B. Fabia
4. “Beyond Traditional Queues: Development of a Centralized Multi-Department Queue Management System” by Christopher Casipong & Carin Z. Cabatingan
5. “Impact Assessment of Microsoft Excel Skills Training on Job Performance and Satisfaction Among Local Government Employees” by Carin Z. Cabatingan, Janziel B. Selatona & Danica Ave R. Magbanua
6. “Digital Literacy Needs Among Women’s Association Presidents in Tangub City: A Baseline Needs Assessment” by Carin Z. Cabatingan & Danica Ave R. Magbanua
7. “A Comparative Analysis of the Hungarian Algorithm and Nearest-Driver Greedy Heuristic for Driver-Passenger Assignment in Tricycle Transportation” by Christopher Casipong, Carin Z. Cabatingan & Genevieve Hilot

Special recognition goes to Vice President for Academic Affairs, Ilyn R. Daguman, DBA and Assistant Dean, Lilibeth T. Sayson, MAEd, for their acceptance and meaningful insights. We also extend our gratitude to the Physical Facilities Operations and Management (PFOM) Office, and other support staff who contributed to the seamless execution of this prestigious event.

This initiative significantly advanced the College's strategic mandate to cultivate a robust and sustainable research culture. By extending opportunities across various disciplines, the event reveals the crucial significance of a faculty-led inquiry in driving institutional excellence. The rigorous critique sessions empowered researchers to elevate the quality of their outputs, ensuring that their studies are well-positioned for eventual publication, community application, and institutional accreditation requirements. Furthermore, the event reinforced the vital link between classroom instruction and empirical research, encouraging faculty to translate their scholarly findings into actionable pedagogical and community-based interventions.

In conclusion, the 17th Faculty Final and Proposal Research Presentation successfully fulfilled its objectives, establishing a dynamic platform for academic exchange, proposal enhancement, and continuous scholarly development. Also, its Sustainable Development Goals were achieved particularly: SGD 4 (Quality Education), SGD 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). Ultimately, this research marathon served as a vital catalyst in shaping academic excellence, fostering innovation, and contributing to the broader societal development goals of Tangub City Global College.