CLSU Strengthens Collaboration with DOST-III for the Poultry Industry
Central Luzon State University (CLSU) through the Socio-Economic Research and Data Analytics Center (SERDAC) strengthened its collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology – Regional Office III (DOST-III) by forging a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in support to the poultry industry on March 13, 2024, at the Administration Conference Room. Through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) 4.0 Industry-Level Assistance (ILA) of DOST, the faculty researchers of CLSU-SERDAC will assist in the implementation of the project entitled: “Strengthening the Competitiveness of the Priority Industries in Region III through the Adoption and Integration of Industry 4.0 Technologies” by mapping and analyzing the supply and value chain of the poultry industry and provide possible interventions to improve the production in Central Luzon. Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, University of President, and DOST-III Regional Director Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat, CESO III, led the MOA signing with Ms. Maria Celia M. Fernando, CLSU Project Leader and DOST Nueva Ecija Provincial Director Ms. Leidi Mel B. Sicat, SETUP Manager as witnesses. Also in attendance are Dr. Edgar A. Orden, Vice President for Research and Extension; Dr. Anna Maria Lourdes S. Latonio, SERDAC Director, Mr. Amiel T. Carreon, DOST Senior Science Research Specialist, and some faculty researchers and staff from SERDAC.