ROMBLON State University Calatrava Campus (RSU-CC) director Leila Fabella was hailed as Best Research Presenter and Asia Pacific Most Outstanding Researcher at the 5th Asia Pacific Guro Excellence Award and the 32nd Asia Pacific Association of Educators Trainging Institute (Apaeti) International Multidisciplinary Research Conference held at Rangsit University, Pathum Thani, Thailand on June 29, 2024.

Her research paper titled 'Project RUTH (Responding and Unwavering Traumatic Howl) of Calatrava Widows: Impact on Livelihood and Psycho-socio-economic Training Program,' was a testament to her exceptional achievements and these accomplishments attest to her unwavering pursuit of excellence in research.