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 the Philippines and collaborate with researchers based here. For
this year, we discuss themes that discuss implications of AI in the
HCI and UX practice in the Philippines.
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:
Posters and Position papers. See details below.
Call for Posters
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 23, 2026
(Monday, 11:59 PH time)
- Notification of results from Round 1: March 30, 2026
(Monday, 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
- Posters: 5-6 pages excluding references.
- Position Papers: 2-4 pages excluding references.
Authors must use the PCSC 2026 Conference Template that is
patterned after the ACM Master template. We also prepared
an Overleaf template. After clicking the link, choose
“copy project” from the Overleaf menu. You need to be
registered and logged into Overleaf to be able to do that.
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
To ensure the integrity of the scientific record, Generative
AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney) SHALL
NOT be listed as authors on any submission. Authors SHALL
maintain full accountability for the accuracy, originality,
and validity of their work, including any content refined by
AI tools. While the use of AI for linguistic polishing and
formatting is permitted, the generation of core scientific ideas,
data fabrication, and the creation of entire manuscript sections
by AI is PROHIBITED. Authors SHALL explicitly disclose the use
of any generative AI tools in their submission. Reviewers SHALL
NOT upload manuscripts into public AI platforms to preserve
confidentiality.
- Authorship and Accountability Generative AI tools lack the
agency and legal personhood required for authorship. Therefore,
AI tools SHALL NOT be listed as an author or co-author on any
submission. The human authors listed on the paper SHALL accept
full responsibility for the veracity and correctness of all
material in their work, including text, code, images, and
citations generated or refined by AI. Authors are responsible
for verifying that AI outputs do not contain "hallucinations,"
fabricated citations, or biased content.
- Permissible Uses Authors are permitted to use generative AI
tools for the following tasks, provided human oversight is maintained:
- Linguistic Refinement: Improving grammar, spelling, and
readability, particularly for non-native English speakers.
- Editing and Formatting: Adjusting the structure or formatting
of the author's original text to meet submission standards.
- Summarization: Summarizing the author's own notes or data,
provided the original context is preserved and verified.
- Prohibited Uses To maintain scientific rigor, the following
uses are strictly prohibited:
- Idea Generation: AI SHALL NOT be the primary source of
the work’s core novel ideas or research questions.
- Data Fabrication: Authors SHALL NOT use AI to generate
synthetic data (e.g., fake survey responses or user study data)
unless the research explicitly focuses on the evaluation of
synthetic data methodologies and is clearly labeled as such.
- Review Generation: Reviewers SHALL NOT use generative
AI to write peer reviews or meta-reviews, as this violates the
requirement for independent human judgment.
- Disclosure Requirements Transparency is mandatory. If
generative AI tools were used for any purpose beyond basic
spell-checking, authors SHALL include a disclosure statement
in the Acknowledgements section or a dedicated "Generative AI Usage"
section. This statement SHALL include:
- The name and version of the tool used (e.g., "ChatGPT-4").
- The specific purpose of its use (e.g., "Used to refine the
abstract for clarity").
- A confirmation that the authors have verified the output.
- Confidentiality and Reviewing Submissions to CHIRP 2026 are
confidential documents. Reviewers SHALL NOT upload any portion of a
submitted manuscript (including text, figures, or code) into a public
generative AI tool. Doing so constitutes a violation of confidentiality
and data privacy, as these platforms may store or train on the input data.
Submission Link
Authors may submit their submissions through the
Microsoft CMT Link.
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 (Refereed)
The CHIRP 2026 Workshop will follow a rigorous and constructive
review process. Submissions will be evaluated through a
single-round, anonymous review, where reviewers will assess
the clarity, originality, relevance, and potential impact of
the work especially in the PH setting. Each submission will
receive feedback from at least two members of our program
committee, aiming to provide authors with insightful and
supportive comments. The review process is designed to be
mentorship-oriented, encouraging emerging researchers and
fostering discussions that refine and strengthen contributions.
Final acceptance decisions will consider both reviewer feedback
and the workshop’s thematic fit, ensuring a diverse and engaging
set of presentations.
Position Paper Review Process (Juried)
Juried content is reviewed by a committee but in a less rigorous
process than refereed and does not include an author’s response
or conditional acceptance. Juried content is generally not required
to make the same level of lasting and significant contribution to
our knowledge and understanding as refereed content. Authors who
submit to juried tracks may expect to receive light feedback of up
to a few paragraphs in length.
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
