Transforming HCI Research in the Philippines Workshop 2026
Welcome to the third CHI MNL Transforming HCI
Research in the Philippines Workshop, aka CHIRP 2026.
This is the third CHI MNL Transforming HCI Research in the
Philippines Workshop. The goal of this workshop is to establish,
invigorate and encourage HCI research in the Philippines by
researchers in the Philippines and nearby regions. The workshop
also aims to invite international collaborators to conduct research
in and collaborate with researchers based in the Philippines. For
this year, we discuss themes that discuss implications of AI in the
HCI and UX practice in the Philippines.
Co-organized as part of the PCSC 2026 Conference, the workshop aims
to catalyze and advance Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research in
the Philippines by fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange
among researchers and practitioners. By bringing together diverse
perspectives and experiences, we aim to explore innovative
approaches and solutions to contemporary HCI challenges in the
Philippine context. We invite early-career and experienced
researchers alike who are interested in conducting HCI research in
the Philippines.
Program Details
Event Date and Time
April 23, 2026 (Thursday)
Check-in opens at 09:00 am, program opens at 10:00 am.
Location
University of Immaculate Conception, Davao, Philippines
Exact Room: TBA
Workshop Program
This year, the workshop will welcome two types of contributions.
Scientific papers and Position papers. See details below.
Call for Scientific Papers
We invite submissions that
contribute to the advancement of HCI research in the Philippines.
Scientific Papers will be presented as posters during the
workshops. Scientific papers are research or projects that are in
a mature stage and present a contribution to HCI. They usually
present an exploration, an artifact, a survey, a dataset,
empirical studies or a combination of any of these. Scientific
papers may also be works in progress (WIP), or ongoing research
or projects exploring novel interface projects applicable in the
Philippine setting, aiming to present preliminary findings and
seek feedback for further refinement and development. They are
suited for showcasing BSc and MSc students’ work. They may
showcase tangible implementations or prototypes of HCI-related
technologies or systems, allowing participants to engage directly
with the presented concepts, interfaces, or functionalities,
fostering hands-on exploration and discussion during the workshop.
Call for Position Papers
We welcome submissions in
position papers where prospective authors engage with the
intended theme of the workshop. With the integration of AI in
the HCI practice, it is important to discuss topics, themes
that affect how we teach, research or practice HCI in the
Philippines. The workshop aims to encourage dialogue with members
of the academia and industry practitioners on the implications of
AI in the practice. We are inviting authors to submit position
papers which will be presented and will be engaged during the
workshop towards a Living HCI curriculum that will be worked on
in the coming months.
Guidelines for Authors
Important Dates
-
Deadline for submission of Round 1 papers: March 14, 2026
(Saturday, 11:59 PH time)
- Notification of results from Round 1: April 04, 2026
(Saturday, 11:59 PH time)
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Deadline for submission of Round 2 papers: April 04, 2026
(Saturday, 11:59 PH time)
- Deadline for camera-ready submission: April 18, 2026
(Saturday, 11:59 PH time)
Paper notifications will be on a rolling basis. Submissions
should receive feedback from reviewers/jury members no later
than ten days after submission.
Paper Format and Length
- Scientific Papers: 5-6 pages excluding references.
- Position Papers: 2-4 pages excluding references.
Authors must use the TBA...
Anonymity
We will adopt a flexible anonymity policy, allowing authors to
decide what information to reveal. The CMT submission system
will be set to double-blind, meaning reviewers will not see
author names unless they are included in the paper. Therefore,
authors can choose to disclose their identity in the submitted
PDF (resulting in a single-blind review) or keep it anonymous
(maintaining a double-blind process).
AI Policy
TBA
Submission Link
Authors may submit their submissions through the
Microsoft CMT Link Submission Website (click here to
submit) .
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing
process for this conference. This service was provided for free by
Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure
cloud services as well as for software development and support.
Poster Review Process
TBA
Position Paper Review Process (Juried)
TBA
Presentation Format
TBA
Registration
The workshop is open to everyone who is participating in the PCSC
2026 Conference. Prior-registration is required.
Register here
Proceedings and Post Workshop Activities
TBA
Program
TBA. CHIRP will be a whole-day workshop involving invited speakers,
working round-table discussions, poster presentations and everything
in between.
Accepted Scientific Papers
<To be posted soon>
Accepted Position Papers
<To be posted soon>
Organizing Committee
Briane Paul V Samson, De La Salle University, PH
General Chair
Jennifer Teves, Abbott, US
Position Paper Chair
Jordan Aiko Deja, De La Salle University, PH
Scientific Paper Chair
Tyrone Justin Sta Maria, TheOutsourcePeople, PH
Mikkel Dominic Gamboa, De La Salle University, PH
Web Chairs
Program Committee
Industry PC Members
- Janna Aika Deja, ILI Digital, DE
- Toni-Jan Keith Monserrat, Kollab, PH
- Giselle Nodalo, Metrobank, PH
- Richard Lance Parayno, Hostari, US
- Ralph Vincent Regalado, Kollab, PH
- Corey Tran, Alphanitas, AT & CA
Academic PC Members
-
Isidro Butaslac, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, JP
- Nicko Reginio Caluya, Ritsumeikan University, JP
- Kayhan Latifzadeh, University of Luxembourg, LX
- Maria Mercedes T. Rodrigo, Ateneo De Manila University, PH
- Maheshya Weerasinghe, University of Primorska, SI
