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CLSU Joins PASCN for Collaboration and AI Discussions

Jun. 16, 2025

Rose Santiango | UBAP

Central Luzon State University (CLSU), as an active member of the Philippine APEC Study Center Network (PASCN) participated in its General Assembly on June 11, 2025, at the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. Dr. Karenina B. Romualdo, Vice President for Business Affairs, represented CLSU and proudly presented the university's significant contributions through programs like the Techno Village Development Program, Ambulant Vending Program, and RICE-UP. Notably, as the sole woman leader in the assembly, Dr. Romualdo's presence underscored CLSU's commitment to inclusive leadership. Prior to the assembly, participants also attended the symposium titled "AI for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Policy Innovations for APEC and the Philippines” which co-organized by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS)-PASCN and the University of the Philippines System, the symposium delved into leveraging Artificial Intelligence for green development, smart governance, and innovative policies across the Philippines and APEC economies. Alongside Dr. Romualdo, the General Assembly brought together various PASCN member institutions, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. Attendees included representatives from esteemed universities which include Mr. Christopher Ed C. Caboverde (Asian Institute of Management), Dr. Geoffrey M. Ducanes (Ateneo de Manila University), Dr. Lawrence B. Dacuycuy (De La Salle University), Mr. Josemari Janathiel Borla (Foreign Service Institute), Dr. Aniceto C. Orbeta Jr. (Outgoing President, Philippine Institute for Development Studies), Dr. Philip Arnold P. Tuaño (Incoming President, Philippine Institute for Development Studies), Dr. Francis Mark A. Quimba (Project Director, Philippine APEC Study Center Network), Assistant Professor Rene Rafael B. Juntereal (Silliman University), Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez (President, University of the Philippines), Dr. Percival F. Almoro (Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs [Research], University of the Philippines), Dr. Francisco Cid L. Terosa (University of Asia and the Pacific), Dr. Julius P. Relampagos (University of San Carlos) and Prof. Jhon Louie B. Sabal (Xavier University–Ateneo de Cagayan). #SievingForExcellence

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