Held on April 27, 2025, in Taguig City, the conference embraced the theme “Leading Change through Scientific Excellence: The Role of Community in Advancing Knowledge.” Dr. Mancao’s paper, titled “Preserving Obo-Manobo Culture and Arts Through Their Dance: An Empowerment Platform,” was recognized for its outstanding contribution to the promotion of indigenous culture and empowerment through research.

Her work underscores the significance of preserving Obo-Manobo cultural identity by showcasing traditional dance as a powerful medium of empowerment and cultural continuity.

This achievement reflects USeP-CEd’s unwavering commitment to research excellence and its mission to nurture educators and scholars who empower communities through culturally responsive and transformative scholarship.