The presenters and organizers in the "Kahimunan: Mindanao Research Colloquium 2023"

The Department of Human Kinetics delivered the "Kahimunan: Mindanao Research Colloquium 2023" with the theme "Mindanao Sports Development" in UP Mindanao, Mintal, Davao City from November 17 to 18, 2023. Researchers gathered to present their studies related to sports development, sports performance, sports psychology, wellness and recreation, and gender equality/indigenous games.

Presenters and attendees had a fruitful discussion with respect to the methods and results of the studies.

The Department of Human Kinetics hopes that the colloquium will open up more opportunities and ideas to the participants that will help strengthen the Mindanao Sports Development Program.

Below are the studies that were presented:

"Women and Indigenous Games: Who Say Women Can't Play?" By: Prof. Genevieve Jorolan-Quintero, PhD

"Today's Challenge: The Opportunity for Enhancing Sports Activities' Resurgence and Tenacity" By Prof. Stephen A. Fadare, EdD

"The Preparatory Scheme in Sports for University Athletes" By Prof. Hendely A. Adlawan, PhD

"Perspectives of Student-Athletes on the Suspension of Sporting Events in the Pandemic Era" By Elvin Parreño, MAEd

"Psychosocial Attributes of Elite Sports Coaches" By Dr. Jonathan V. Mancao, EdD

"Factors Influencing Participation and Commitment to Youth Community Music Ensembles" By Ann K. Maniego, MMEd

"Cognizance in Sports: Blossoming Through Diverse Eras" By Prof. Hendely A. Adlawan, PhD

"How are We doing in terms of promoting physical activity among our young people? Reflecting on the Results from the Philippines 2022 Physical Activity Report Card for Children and Adolescents" By: Prof. Jonathan Y. Cagas, PhD

"Movement Behind Bars: Recreational Games for Healthy Lifestyles" By Prof. Stephen A. Fadare, EdD

"Examining the Relationship between Exercise Self-Efficacy and Physical Fitness in Community-Dwelling Older Adults" By Kenny T. Bentain, PTRP & Prof. Jonathan Y. Cagas, PhD

"Historical Analysis of Competitive Ballroom Dancing in Davao City" By: Prof. Annaliza R. Castro, EdD

"Why do people do Yoga? Examining motives across different types of yoga participants" By Prof. Jonathan Y. Cagas, PhD, Stuart J.H. Biddle, & Ineke Vergeer

The Book of Abstracts is available for download here: bit.ly/kahimunan-abstracts-2023

Health security for UP Mindanao employees was strengthened with the signing of an agreement between UP Mindanao and the Adventist Hospital on November 14, 2023.

Employees who may require hospitalization can go for immediate confinement in the said hospital with little or no cash-out. UP's Enhanced Hospitalization Program (E-HOPE) provides an annual budget for employees in need of hospitalization.

UPMin Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao and Adventist Hospital Marketing Officer Grace Ferrater signed the agreement, witnessed by Adventist Marketing Associate Jerald Sonsona, Vice-Chancellor for Administration Leo Manuel Estana, Legal Officer Atty. Charmaine Valentin, Chief Accountant Zenaida Calatrava, HRDO representative and All-UP Employees Union President Analiza Fulvdora, Union VP Joel Sagadal, and employees.

The working group in the November 10 session

Chancellor Murao

Dean Nanola

The UP Mindanao administration took further steps on the Road to 5k program. This program aims to achieve an enrollment target of 5,000 students on or before 2029. Chancellor Lyre Murao provided context by describing the obstacles to progress in Mindanao, such as the Bangsamoro region, where electricity, telecommunications, and road infrastructure, among others, are limited. Mindanao needs legislators, communicators, scientists, and many more. UPMin can contribute to overcoming these limitations by producing graduates who can use their intellect and commitment to public service toward sustainable development in Mindanao. Thus, UP Mindanao is mandated to expand its human resources development for Mindanao through increased enrollment. 

Dean Cleto Nanola Jr. facilitated the discussion on November 10. The administration team identified and enumerated resources and options to achieve this target. These include human resources, and facilities, and outreach caravans to underserved areas.      

Republic Act No. 10922, otherwise known as the Economic and Financial Literacy (EFL) Act, declares the second week of every year as Economic and Financial Literacy Week, with the ultimate goal of developing national consciousness on economic and financial literacy. RA 10922 recognizes the growth potential of the country through a financially literate population who make sound financial decisions, mobilize savings, and contribute ideas on improving economic and financial policies and programs.