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CLSU-BOR Declares Dr. Evaristo A. Abella as 11th CLSU President

Dec. 18, 2023

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Dr. Evaristo A. Abella will serve as the 11th President of Central Luzon State University (CLSU) after securing the number of votes from the Board of Regents (BOR) during their meeting today, December 17, held at the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) Central Office. CHEd Commissioner Ronald L. Adamat as the Chair of the CLSU BOR - the highest policy-making body of the university, named Dr. Abella as the next president of CLSU and administered his oath of office. Dr. Abella served as the VP for Administration before being elected as the 11th University President. As the successor of President Edgar A. Orden, he will now lead the CLSU community anchored on his vision to elevate CLSU for the next four years come December 19, 2023. Our warmest congratulations incoming President, Dr. Abella!

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To ensure efficient budget utilization, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Region III conducted a Full-Time Delivery Unit (FDU) meeting at the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) New Administration Conference Room on February 26, 2026. The meeting served as an avenue to evaluate the university’s financial and physical performance. Particular scrutiny was applied to the status of ongoing infrastructure projects funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA). University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella spearheaded the presentation, highlighting the university’s key milestones and fiscal accomplishments from the preceding year. To further validate the infra projects, a technical team from the DBM—composed of Chief Budget and Management Specialist II Ms. Adoracion Q. Mangalino, and Specialists Ms. Andrea Anne R. Tulabut and Ms. Arnelie R. Guiao—conducted on-site inspections of both ongoing and completed physical infrastructure developments to ensure compliance with government standards and timelines. The key officials present were Vice President for Administration, Dr. Ariel G. Mactal, Director of Financial Management Services Office, Ms. Jinky Parugrug, Director of Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Management Office, Mr. Ryan Esteban, Director of Administrative Services Office, Dr. Cheryl Ramos, and Director of Human Resource Management and Development Office, Mr. Jonathan Gurion, to provide data-driven insights and respond to specific inquiries regarding their respective functional areas. The session concluded with an open forum, further reinforcing CLSU’s commitment to transparency, collective decision-making, and good governance.

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CLSU, Atolita Farms Corp. Partner to Boost Dairy and Livestock Research

Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through the Small Ruminant Center (SRC), formalized a strategic industry–academe partnership with Atolita Farms Corporation through a ceremonial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing. The collaboration aims to strengthen innovation, improve production systems, and support the advancement of the goat industry through shared expertise and collaborative initiatives. The event was led by University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella and joined by SRC Director Neal A. Del Rosario and Ms. Leny Lyn M. Del Rosario. While the Atolita Farms delegation was headed by Chairman Mahmut Koray Erimez, alongside CEO Johanna Erimez, Chief Financial Officer Edwin Valencia, and Chief HR Officer Jopen Cobangbang. The MOU is a non-financial framework agreement but it highlights CLSU’s proactive engagement in livestock sector modernization and national food security. By bridging the gap between the classroom and the field, the University continues to create meaningful opportunities for faculty and staff researchers, and the broader agricultural community through responsible industry partnerships. #SievingForExcellence

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Green Cobras Sustain 1st Runner-Up Campaign in SCUAA III

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) Green Cobras have once again proven their athletic strength after officially keeping its standing as the Overall 1st Runner-Up during the last day of the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) III Regional Games 2026. The Green Cobras delivered a strong performance across various sports, bagging a total of 171 medals: 73 Gold, 52 Silver, and 46 Bronze, highlighting their dedication, teamwork, and skills. During the closing ceremony held today, February 27, CLSU Sports Director Assoc. Prof. John A. Agaton officially received the trophy on behalf of University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella. This victory belongs to the Green Cobras whose months of rigorous training, relentless perseverance, and passion-driven play fueled their triumphant journey to the podium. Sssslay, Green Cobras!

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