The Research and Publication Department congratulates the outstanding participation of Letran Manila student researchers from the College of Education, Liberal Arts, and Sciences for presenting their studies in the Synergia International Research Conference 2026, held on May 7–8 at Saint Louis College of San Fernando, La Union. Guided by the theme, “Weaving Ideas, Celebrating Cultures, Shaping Futures,” the conference brought together scholars, researchers, and professionals from the Philippines and abroad in a meaningful exchange of ideas, cultures, and innovation through keynote discussions, plenary sessions, and research presentations.

We commend the following students for representing the Colegio and demonstrating their commitment to academic excellence and research engagement:

BILBAO, Mary Margaret
War and Peace: Evaluating the Philippines’ Counterinsurgency Efforts through Aquinas’s Just War Theory

ACOSTA, Jed Federico T.
For Good or For Influence? The Culture of Ambition in Student Leadership through St. Augustine’s Inquietum Cor

SARMIENTO, Isabella F.
Myth, Memory, and Manipulation: Hermeneutical Analysis of Marcosian Historical Revisionism

Their participation reflects the Colegio’s continuing commitment to academic excellence, critical inquiry, and research that engages contemporary social, political, and philosophical issues. Through their work, these student presenters showcased Letran’s mission to foster a culture of academic excellence, integrity, and innovation in all its research endeavors.

Congratulations to our student researchers for this remarkable achievement and for bringing pride to the Colegio.

Arriba!

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