29/05/2026
๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐: ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ-๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐๐
The Saint Maryโs University โ Junior High School and Science High School successfully conducted the Seminar-Workshop on Research Ethics and the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on May 29, 2026, at the Learning Resource Center from 8:30 to 11:30 AM. The activity was held under the leadership of the school administration headed by the Principal, Dr. Zayda S. Asuncion, reinforcing the institutionโs strong commitment to academic integrity, research excellence, and responsible innovation. The program was designed to equip teachers with essential knowledge and values in conducting ethical research in the age of emerging digital technologies.
The seminar-workshop featured a well-structured program that began with an Opening Ceremony consisting of a prayer led by Mr. Jay Mar C. Adzuara, welcome remarks and statement of objectives delivered by Mrs. Judy Ann F. Sonday, and the introduction of the resource speaker. This was followed by the Keynote Session, where Dr. Melanie G. Sarmiento, University Research Center Director, delivered an insightful talk on research ethics and the responsible use of AI in academic work. An Interactive Session then engaged participants in an open forum, allowing learners to raise questions and clarify issues on the advantages and potential risks of AI in research. The program concluded with a Closing Session featuring a closing message delivered by Mr. Jimmy E. Valdez, formally ending the activity. The entire activity was smoothly facilitated by Mrs. Vemelyn T. De Guzman, while the overall organization and coordination of the event were led by Dr. Agnes N. Madamba, Junior High School Research Coordinator, ensuring the successful implementation and proper flow of the program.
The discussion highlighted that AI can serve as a valuable academic support tool in generating ideas, organizing information, and enhancing writing quality; however, it must be used responsibly and ethically. Emphasis was placed on the importance of academic honesty, originality, critical thinking, and proper citation as core principles in research. The session also presented a balanced perspective on AI, its benefits such as efficiency, accessibility, and innovation, while addressing risks including misinformation, plagiarism, bias, data privacy concerns, and overreliance on technology. Through this initiative, the institution strengthened its commitment to fostering responsible AI use and cultivating a culture of integrity among researchers in the digital age.
