CPADS had its first 𝗗𝗣𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 with the theme "Public Administration and Policy Challenge in Zamboanga Peninsula: Opportunities for Breakthroughs" held last May 27, 2023 at the WMSU CTE Social Hall. CPADS OIC-Dean Dr. Sarah S. Taupan and Dr. Frede G. Moreno were present during the event. Twenty-four DPA students presented their studies through a research poster exhibit and oral presentation to the CPADS faculty and stakeholders, who shared their insights and recommendations on the research papers.

A recognition was also after the presentation. Special awards were to the following: 

 Best Research Study: 

🥇Josephine Sulasula, MPA 

🥈Emerissa Jane Tendero, RN, MPA 

🥉Lesley Ann Atilano-Tang, JD, MPA 

 Best Presenter: 

🥇Sarita Sebastian-Hernandez, RN, MPA 

🥈Cedrick Zabala, MPA 

🥉Sheena Siglos, MPA 

 Best Research Poster: 

🥇Cedrick Zabala, MPA 

🥈Sarita Sebastian-Hernandez, RN, MPA 

🥉Emerissa Jane Tendero, RN, MPA 

 Best Slide Design: 

🥇Cedrick Zabala, MPA 

 🥈Joseph Van Bue, RN, MPA 

Congratulations, DPA students for successfully presenting your research studies in preparation for your dissertation. Thank you, WMSU President Dr. Ma. Carla A. Ochotorena for support this endeavor. Special thanks to the stakeholders for taking their time and sharing their expertise.