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CLSU Ranks 15th in PH; 6th in Public Universities According to AD Scientific Index 2024

Nov. 22, 2023

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In its 2024 edition, AD Scientific Index ranked Central Luzon State University as 15th among the 290 universities and institutions in the Philippines and 6th among public universities in the country. Included in the list of top scientists are 94 faculty-researchers with Dr. Renato G. Reyes, former Vice President of Academic Affairs as the leading researcher in mycology in the university and in the country. Meanwhile, Dr. Edgar A. Orden, University President remains in the seventh spot and is the best researcher in the field of animal science in the university. The AD Scientific Index is the first and only study that shows the total and six-year productivity coefficients of scientists based on h-index and i10 index scores and citations in Google Scholar. The names of the faculty & staff researchers listed as Best Scientists are as follows: 1.Renato G. Reyes 2.Hazel Monica Peralta 3.Elmar Villota 4.Rich Milton Dulay 5.Sofronio Kalaw 6.Wendy Mateo 7.Edgar A. Orden 8.Karl Marx Quiazon 9.Melissa B. Agustin (former CLSU faculty) 10.Joel M. Torres 11.Garry Benico 12.Jerwin Undan 13.Emmanuel Vera Cruz 14.Angeles De Leon 15.Virginia Venturina 16.Annie Melinda 17.Evaristo Abella 18.Ravelina Velasco 19.Rubigilda Paraguison Alili 20.Ronaldo Alberto 21.Eden S. David 22.Elmer Dela Rosa 23.Lexter R. Natividad 24.Twinkle Barangan (former CLSU researcher) 25.Franz Marielle Nogoy 26.Maria Excelsis M. Orden 27.Khavee Agustus Botagen 28.Leila M. Collantes 29.Sylvester Badua 30.Rodolfo F. Mendrano Jr. 31.Lani Lou Mar A. Lopez 32.Angelo Dullas 33.Mark Maca (former CLSU faculty) 34.Khristina Judan Cruz 35.Edwin D. Ibañez 36.Kristine Grace Waig 37.Romeo Gundran 38.Juvy J. Monserate 39.Katherine DA Bautista 40.Alvin P. Soriano 41.Fe Porciuncula 42.Paul Henric P. Gojo Cruz 43.Redel L. Gutierrez 44.Joice San Andres 45.Marlon Naagas 46.Jonar T. Martin 47.Alvin T. Reyes 48.Leslie Anne L. Liwanag (former CLSU faculty) 49.Davelyn Pastor-Regel 50.Romeo Gavino 51.Danilo S. Vargas 52.Melba Domes Denson 53.Cesar Ortinero 54.Ariel Mactal 55.Kier Santiago 56.Vanessa Viterbo Velasco 57.Paula Blanca Gaban-Aquino 58.Emily T. Astrero 59.Nemesio A. Macabale Jr. 60.Jaypee S. Samson 61.Neal Del Rosario 62.Noraine P. Medina 63.Alma De Leon 64.Michael E. Santos 65.Rhodora Dela Rosa 66.Eduard Taganap 67.Elfren Celestino Jr. 68.Gilda Carbonell 69.Jumel Miller 70.Jeffrey Lavarias

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CLSU Secures 10 Million Pesos HUSAY Grant, Signs MOA with CHED

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) through the Precision and Digital Agriculture Center (PreDiCt), secured a 10-million peso fund from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), through the Higher Education Upskilling and Study for Advancement of Staff and Faculty (HUSAY) Grant for the upskilling program dubbed SPECTRA: Smart, Precision, Enhanced Digital, and Climate-Smart Technologies for Resilient Agriculture. The program is funded under the Higher Education Upskilling and Study for Advancement of Staff and Faculty (HUSAY) Program. To officially mark the implementation of the approved program, Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, CLSU President, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Dr. Shirley Agrupis, CHED Chairperson, held today, December 15, at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City, in conjunction with the 2nd National Teacher Education Summit. Endorsed by Dr. Ricmar P. Aquino, Chair of the CLSU Board of Regents and Commissioner of CHED, the said grant will provide a comprehensive capacity-building initiative for SUC faculty nationwide aimed at closing the gap where most have limited exposure to essential modern technologies like drones, remote sensing, Internet-of-Things (IoT) sensors, and Artificial Intelligence. The program, which will run for a year, is designed to provide intensive, hands-on training focused on smart, precision, digital, and climate-smart agriculture enabling the trainees to produce outputs such as drone maps, IoT monitoring plans, and institutional extension proposals. Present as witnesses were Dr. Jonathan V. Fabula, CLSU PreDiCt Director and program proponent, and Atty. Cinderella Filipina S. Benitez-Jaro, CHED Executive Director IV, and other officials. #SievingForExcellence

Dec. 15, 2025

CLSU, SCNU Expand Partnership to Elevate Research and Global Competitiveness

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) welcomed a high-level delegation from Sunchon National University (SCNU), Republic of Korea, today, December 15, marking a significant step in expanding the partnership that began with the successful establishment of the King Sejong Institute (KSI) Muñoz. The delegation, which included Dr. Ki-Chang Nam, SCNU Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Kang Seok Seo, Dean of the Office of International Affairs & Education, and six professors from the Department of Animal Science, was received by Dr. Karenina B. Romualdo, CLSU's Vice President for Business Affairs, as representative of University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella. During the welcome remarks, Dr. Nam expressed profound appreciation for CLSU. He specifically lauded the successful one-year establishment of the KSI Muñoz, calling it a testament to strong university collaboration. Dr. Nam emphasized that the partnership was moving "beyond formal agreements" and into a phase of "truly practical and meaningful partnership," stating, "The steady program we have made together is a strong and confident step to grow. Once again, I would like to express my humble thanks to everyone in CLSU." Following the greetings, Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, CLSU Vice President for Academic Affairs and Director of KSI-Muñoz, set the tone for the day's events as she declared: "Today, I believe that we will make another history by establishing the Green Smart Laboratory of the CLSU College of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science. This is another momentous event for CLSU to welcome you all.” Dr. Romualdo, on the other hand, underscored the partnership's focus on tangible impact, sharing, "We are also glad that we have heard some of the good news, apart from the establishment of the KSI Muñoz, but of course the transformation of the knowledge and technology to our community and of course to our country. So that is good news that we have a transformational partnership between the two of us.” The main agenda of the visit focused on the proposed Animal Science Joint Research Center, also called the Green Smart Farm Joint Research Center, and academic collaboration. SCNU and CLSU Animal Science faculty met to discuss the center’s establishment, research grants, funding, and co-authored research papers. Simultaneously, Dr. Kang and Dr. Mijoon Pak, SCNU Research Professor, held a separate discussion with Dr. Velasco regarding the formal operational management of the KSI-Muñoz. For the next day, the SCNU delegation will focus on engagement with CLSU's high school community, including meetings with officials and faculty of the University Science High School (USHS) and the Agricultural Science and Technology School (ASTS), along with conducting Korean Cultural Classes for their students. The visit is a promising continuation of the CLSU-SCNU collaboration, moving beyond language and cultural exchange to significant research cooperation aimed at local community benefits and international academic recognition.

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CLSU Produces 127 New Licensed Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers, Exceeds National Passing Rate

As one of the University’s flagship programs, the College of Engineering – Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering proudly celebrates the outstanding performance of its graduates in the December 2025 Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers Licensure Examination (ABELE) where CLSU achieved an impressive 64.80% overall institutional passing rate, surpassing the national passing rate of 59.14%. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the official results on December 11, 2025, listing 127 “Golden Grains” composed of 94 first-time takers and 33 repeaters, who now join the roster of licensed Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering professionals. Congratulations to our new Licensed Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers! List of Passers: (To follow)

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