In a continuing affirmation of its commitment to academic excellence and global scholarly engagement, the Bachelor of Arts in English Language (ABEL) faculty members of Pangasinan State University from its three campuses actively participated in the 8th Linguistic Society of the Philippines International Conference (LSPIC) held in Iloilo City from April 23-25,2026, bringing Region I research to a local and international stage of linguistic discourse.
Hosted by West Visayas State University from April 23 to 25, 2026, the conference gathered linguists, educators, and researchers from the Philippines and across the globe under the theme “Charting Future-Proof Paths in Linguistics and Language Education.” This scholarly convergence served as a dynamic platform for the exchange of innovative ideas, emerging research frameworks and pedagogical advancements in the ever-evolving field of language studies.
𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗠. 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘀 said PSU’s participation in this international conference signifies more than academic representation—it reflects the University’s strategic thrust toward internationalization, where research serves as a bridge connecting local insights to global knowledge systems.
Representing PSU’s academic vigor, ABEL faculty members presented research studies grounded in the linguistic realities and sociocultural contexts of Region I. They are as follows:
𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨
Dr. Arabella C. Carani – ‘Inclusive Leadership Styles of Public Elementary School Heads in Region I’
Dr. Jessie S. Paragas – ‘Dialectal Variations of Contemporary Pangasinan Language’
𝘽𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨
Dr. Adrian Clark Perez and Dr. Laarni B. Perez (co-author) – ‘Multi-dimensional Bieberian Register and Mimicry Analysis of Student Journalistic Articles and AI Generated Counterparts’
𝙐𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙖 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨
Mr. Raffy Aquino – ‘Rhetorical Homogenization: The Failure of AI to Adapt to Multilingual Norms in Newswriting’
Other PSU participants include Dr. Edna Queriones, Ms. Vilma Cris Laguna and Ms. Joann Ruth Gomez.
The ABEL professors’ scholarly contributions highlighted critical areas such as language use, identity and education, reflecting the University’s responsiveness to both local narratives and global academic conversations. Their participation underscores PSU’s expanding research footprint and its dedication to producing knowledge that resonates beyond regional boundaries.
The Linguistic Society of the Philippines, a premier institution established to advance linguistic research and language education in the country, continues to provide a vital avenue for scholars to disseminate research and foster collaboration.
Through forums such as LSPIC 2026, Filipino researchers are empowered to contribute to international scholarship while addressing the complexities of multilingualism and language development in the Philippines.
It can be remembered that in April 2025, PSU hosted the 7th LSP International Conference in its Lingayen Campus which featured 260 research presenters in various disciplines of linguistics.
PSU’s participation in this international conference signifies more than academic representation—it reflects the University’s strategic thrust toward internationalization, where research serves as a bridge connecting local insights to global knowledge systems. As ABEL faculty take part in shaping contemporary linguistic discourse, they embody PSU’s enduring mission to advance scholarship, enrich education and contribute meaningfully to the global academic community.
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