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CLSU Seals Research Approval from DOST-PCIEERD, Joins Grand MOA Signing

Dec. 12, 2025

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The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) joined the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) Grand Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) last December 11, 2025, at the DTI-PTTC Hall B in Pasay City, Manila after one of its research proposals was approved amounting to almost four million pesos. Dr. Jeannie-Rose G. Fabula of the Crops and Resources Research and Development Center (CRRDC), will serve as the project leader of the approved research titled ?Catalysts of Change: Impact Assessment of DOST-PCIEERD?s Young Innovators Program (YIP) for Scientific Advancement and National Development.? The project, which will run from Janto December 2026, aims to evaluate the long-term impacts of the Young Innovators Program, a flagship initiative that supports young Filipino researchers in science, technology, and innovation. The findings will contribute to enhancing initiatives designed to nurture the country?s future innovators. A diverse team of faculty researchers, including Maria Celia M. Fernando, Jairus Jesse M. Tubal, Herald Kam G. Hernando, and Dr. Maria Excelsis M. Orden will be part of the said project. The MOA signing event was attended by DOST-PCIEERD officials and agency heads from various partner institutions. It also featured technical discussions on the commercialization of research and development through the Innovate PINAS program, as well as the launch of international partnerships with Spanish research agencies. Dr. Fabula was accompanied by Dr. Jonathan V. Fabula, who represented the university president, Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, during the said event. This involvement underscores CLSU?s commitment to research excellence and its essential role in fostering a strong and inclusive science and technology ecosystem for national development.

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RIDe Fest Champions Bold Innovation and Community Impact

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) officially kicked off its Research, Innovation, and Development (RIDe) Festival 2026 today, October 19, featuring a vibrant community parade followed by an engaging opening program at the Multi-Purpose Gym. In his welcome remarks, Vice President for Administration Dr. Ariel G. Mactal emphasized that research achieves true value only when it directly benefits the community. "A breakthrough becomes truly meaningful when it moves beyond discovery to become a force for positive change," Dr. Mactal noted. Representing Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora, Dr. Fezoil Luz C. Decena, Director of the Institution Development Division at DOST-PCAARRD, shared an inspiring vision for CLSU to become a full-fledged "Education Economic Zone." She highlighted that higher education fulfills its highest purpose when it directly addresses food security, local livelihoods, and the economic well-being of the Filipino people. “When a university functions as an education economic zone, it creates a self-sustaining cycle,” Dr. Decena explained. “Academic research drives economic value, and economic growth attracts industry partnerships and private investments. Those investments then flow back into R&D infrastructure, student scholarships, and advanced scientific inquiries.” Following the opening ceremony, the university launched the RIDe Fest Expo. The showcase features interactive booths from research centers, academic colleges, agricultural partners, and government agencies, all highlighting cutting-edge breakthroughs and community-centered innovations.

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CLSU Joins Erasmus+ BRIDGE Study Visit on Digital Transformation in Spain

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) took part in the first study visit of the Erasmus+ funded BRIDGE (Boosting Resilience, Inclusion, and Digital Growth in Philippine Higher Education) Project, held at La Salle Campus Barcelona – Universitat Ramon Llull, Spain, on October 5–9, 2026. The CLSU delegation included Dr. Emil F. Ubaldo (Project Coordinator and Chief of Mobility and Intercultural Exchange), Dr. Khavee Augustus Botangen (Project Expert and MISO Director), and staff members Mr. Jerome O. Garcia and Mr. Ariel Joseph J. Barza. They joined delegates from Ateneo de Manila University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, De La Salle University, and Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology, alongside virtual participants from the Commission on Higher Education, University of Patras, and ReadLab. During the sessions, Dr. Botangen presented CLSU's digital transformation framework and ongoing initiatives, while Dr. Ubaldo shared updates on the project’s dissemination campaign and Community of Practice strategy. Delegates also toured the Human-Robot Interaction and Health Lab, the Interactive Arts & Science Laboratory, and the Internet of Things Institute of Catalonia. The visit concluded with a guided cultural tour of the Basilica de la Sagrada Família. The BRIDGE Project is an Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education initiative running from November 2025 to October 2029, bringing together a consortium of higher education institutions and organizations from the Philippines, Spain, and Greece. The consortium aims to strengthen institutional capacity, promote inclusive and accessible digital education, develop industry-aligned curricula, and foster innovation in teaching, research, and campus operations.

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