Golden Era for CLSU as It Dominates the Veterinarians’ Licensure Exam, Secures Top Performing School Title

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) through its College of Veterinary Science and Medicine (CVSM) once again proved its elite standing in veterinary education, producing six topnotchers in the recent Veterinarians Computer-Based Licensure Examination. Leading this triumphant group is Dr. Xyryl Lynx Doctor, who seized the coveted Rank 1 spot with an exemplary rating of 91.04% bringing significant pride to the university. Dr. Doctor was joined by Dr. John King U. Valdez with 90.64% (Rank 2), Dr. Myca Ella S. Pastidio with 90.22% (Rank 5), Dr. Ali Zandra P. Luis with 89.98% (Rank 8 ), Dr. Marc Joseph S. Tagarino with 89.86% (Rank 9), and Dr. Joshua Lawrence G. Palma with 89.56% (Rank 10), completing the university's stunning dominance of the licensure exam's Top 10 roster. The 131 successful "Golden Grains" collectively showcased their brilliance, powering the University to achieve an outstanding 89.73% institutional passing rate and securing the rank of the Second Top Performing School nationwide with 100 or more examinees. The University Administration extends its warmest congratulations to the new veterinarians, their proud parents, and the dedicated faculty and staff of the CVSM for their relentless commitment to excellence. Congratulations to all our new Veterinary Doctors! List of passers: 1. Dr. Bryle Allen Abad 2. Dr. Bryan Anthony Abanilla 3. Dr. Gwyneth Abrigo 4. Dr. Daisy Acuña 5. Dr. Coleen Jazmin Adao 6. Dr. Angelo Bien Adviento 7. Dr. Ian Lorenzo Aguilar 8. Dr. Gellie Ann Aguinaldo 9. Dr. Julienne Alexandra Agustin 10. Dr. Lemoel John Agustin 11. Dr. Shaina Lyka Agustin 12. Dr. Ivy Marie Alfaro 13. Dr. Poiein Andrada 14. Dr. Jeshua Antonio 15. Dr. Ronald Francis Aquino 16. Dr. Angelika Marie Aquitania 17. Dr. Jade Ariston 18. Dr. Roschelle Van Aum 19. Dr. Joshua Avellanoza 20. Dr. Princess Queennie Babas 21. Dr. Jericho Baguistan 22. Dr. Anna Marie Balaca 23. Dr. Danica Mae Baltazar 24. Dr. Aza Lea Anne Barbosa 25. Dr. Ma. Andrea Nicolle Barrientos 26. Dr. Jonah Louise Batungbacal 27. Dr. Shaira Flor Bautista 28. Dr. Christian Bauto 29. Dr. Zharina Beltran 30. Dr. Patrick Bernabe 31. Dr. Judith Bince 32. Dr. Darrel Briones 33. Dr. Lordjay Nolie Bueno 34. Dr. Kaycee Joline Cabral 35. Dr. Hannah Joy Cadiz 36. Dr. William Arthur Calica 37. Dr. Deidrey Camua 38. Dr. Rhyniel Josh Canta 39. Dr. Francis Nathan Capule 40. Dr. Edmon Capuno 41. Dr. Carmela Flor Carbonel 42. Dr. Eric Oliver Catausan 43. Dr. Dorothy Joy Cruz 44. Dr. Aaron Nichol Dacumos 45. Dr. Alyanna De Guzman 46. Dr. Darlene Grace De Guzman 47. Dr. Hannah De La Rosa 48. Dr. Rogelyn De Leon 49. Dr. Krisceline De Vera 50. Dr. Ana Isabel Del Rosario 51. Dr. Dannah Elida Dela Cruz 52. Dr. Leann Mae Dela Cruz 53. Dr. Zuriel Gabe Dela Fuente 54. Dr. Katrina Delos Reyes 55. Dr. Vhon Wilmer Destor 56. Dr. Xyryl Lynx Doctor 57. Dr. Elaine Duazo 58. Dr. Vincent Giego Dumael 59. Dr. Drexter Escobar 60. Dr. Marielle Esporna 61. Dr. Carl Joshua Fernando 62. Dr. Mei Kathleen Floresca 63. Dr. Angela Joy Gaffud 64. Dr. Alethea Luz Garcia 65. Dr. Gene Andrei Garcia 66. Dr. Juliane Gale Geraldizo 67. Dr. Marie France Gijapon 68. Dr. Florence Gay Gutierrez 69. Dr. Heinrique Dave Aloysius Ibasco 70. Dr. Kaye Neil Ignacio 71. Dr. Katrece Gabrielle Jaime 72. Dr. Jan Mariella Juliano 73. Dr. Martina Alessandra Lalin 74. Dr. Ryan Mikel Lanting 75. Dr. Kenneth Liao 76. Dr. Ali Zandra Luis 77. Dr. Samuel Mababa 78. Dr. Edwin Jr. Macabante 79. Dr. Ryan Maducdoc 80. Dr. Edsel John Magtoto 81. Dr. Jimuel Malaca 82. Dr. Maria Noriza Mallari 83. Dr. Peter Kyle Maloco 84. Dr. John Marius Mamaril 85. Dr. Kayeleen Mangugan 86. Dr. Justine Patrick Marmol 87. Dr. Alliester Mike Marquez 88. Dr. Nicole Rose Martin 89. Dr. Albert Christian Martizano 90. Dr. Angelika Mateo 91. Dr. Claudia Isabella Mendoza 92. Dr. Angelica Munar 93. Dr. Joshua Ryan Mungcal 94. Dr. Irish Eugene Ong 95. Dr. Jernina Angellette Padiernos 96. Dr. Joshua Lawrence Palma 97. Dr. Reynaliza Jane Pascual 98. Dr. Myca Ella Pastidio 99. Dr. Evander Perez 100. Dr. Eunice Peria 101. Dr. Reanne Mikaela Pineda 102. Dr. Ana Shiela Pinuela 103. Dr. Yessamin Polintan 104. Dr. May Regine Puno 105. Dr. Dixie Mei Ramirez 106. Dr. Wayne John Ramos 107. Dr. Kristine Ranches 108. Dr. Nicole Rovillos 109. Dr. Kenji Sab 110. Dr. Daryl Kate Sagun 111. Dr. Maricon San Jose 112. Dr. Marlon Sanchez 113. Dr. Rica Mae Sol 114. Dr. Marc Robert Soriano 115. Dr. Maricel Soriano 116. Dr. Leanne Joyce Sta. Maria 117. Dr. Mikhaela Bernadette Sumabat 118. Dr. Marc Joseph Tagarino 119. Dr. Clarice Tagasa 120. Dr. Jazzlyn Tamayo 121. Dr. Jan Marinni Tan 122. Dr. Anne Auldwyne Timenia 123. Dr. Faith Dianne Tobias 124. Dr. John Andreu Tolentino 125. Dr. Mark Daniel Traballo 126. Dr. Michelle Tumali 127. Dr. Andrea Ulatan 128. Dr. Dennise Zyna Mae Uy 129. Dr. John King Valdez 130. Dr. Donalyn Vigilia 131. Dr. Geanne Magdelaine Villanueva #SievingForExcellence

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CLSU Partners with CAFLI for Community Extension Program

Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through the College of Engineering - Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DABE) and the Center for Renewable Energy and Technology (CREaTe), formalized a collaborative partnership with Circula Alternative Fuels Luzon, Inc. (CAFLI), Infinity Vista Properties Corp. (IVP), and the Municipality of Anao, Tarlac through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held on July 28, 2026. CLSU will serve as a research arm of CAFLI’s Corporate Social Responsibility, which includes designing a 1,000 sqm greenhouse demo farm that utilizes vertical aquaponics and other innovative, sustainable, and resource-efficient agricultural technologies that enhance agricultural productivity, optimize resource utilization, and promote climate resilience. The partnership aims to advance sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and research-driven innovation through collaborative research, technology demonstration, and community extension initiatives, Leading the MOU signing were University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella and Mr. Alastair Gillespie, President of CAFLI. As a testament to its commitment, Mr. Obi Mbakwe, Operations Manager of CAFLI, stated that their corporation will provide an annual research grant of P200,000.00 to BSABE students for an initial period of three years, with the intention of sustaining the program beyond its initial term. #SievingForExcellence

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CHED Region III Brings Scholarship Caravan to CLSU

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CLSU, NAPC, UMANE Hold Symposium and Policy Forum on Food Security

The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) and the Utak Magsasaka Novo Ecijano (UMANE), in collaboration with Central Luzon State University (CLSU), convened a Symposium and Policy Forum on the Right to Adequate Food: Policy, Practice, and Human Dignity today, July 28, at the University Auditorium. The event gathered over 350 farmers, agricultural representatives, students, partner organizations, and guests who were eager to explore updated agricultural policies, legislation, best practices, and support programs of the government for Filipino farmers. Specifically, the event analyzed the policy framework and provided a direct platform for smallholder farmers and basic sectors to articulate structural challenges regarding market access, fair pricing, and production inputs; leveraged CLSU’s research in climate-resilient agriculture, biotechnology, and sustainable farming systems to offer scalable solutions; and to formulate a multi-sectoral "Nueva Ecija Declaration on the Right to Adequate Food" to serve as a policy brief for local and national lawmakers. During the opening program, CLSU President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella reaffirmed the university’s dedication to farmers as primary stakeholders. "This symposium is both timely and significant because it provides a venue where policymakers, researchers, agricultural experts, community leaders, and farmers can engage in meaningful dialogue. More importantly, it creates an opportunity to share ideas and recommendations that truly address the needs of our community. As a premier agricultural university, we remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing research, innovation, and extension programs that contribute directly to sustainable agricultural and rural development." Representing Nueva Ecija Governor Hon. Aurelio M. Umali as a keynote speaker, Atty. Jose Maria Caesar C. San Pedro highlighted key provincial initiatives, including the P20-per-kilo rice program, the promotion of biochar technology, and direct rice purchasing from local farmers. He emphasized that these programs aim to put people at the center of agricultural growth: "Ang tunay na sukatan ng ating tagumpay ay hindi lamang kung gaano karaming palay, sibuyas, o gulay ang ating naaani. Ang sukatan ay kung ang mga magsasaka ay may disenteng kita, kung ang bawat pamilya ay may sapat at masustansyang pagkain, at kung ang ating agricultural abundance ay nagiging oportunidad, seguridad, at dignidad para sa ating mga mamamayan,” he added. Distinguished guests and dignitaries in attendance included NAPC Lead Convenor Sec. Lope B. Santos III; Science City of Muñoz Mayor Hon. Baby Armi L. Alvarez, represented by OIC Municipal Agriculturist Mr. Leonel P. Parugrug; Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 3 Regional Technical Director for Operations Dr. Arthur D. Dayrit; former CLSU President and current Umane, Inc. President Dr. Rodolfo C. Undan; and Philippine Carabao Center Executive Director III Dr. Liza G. Battad.

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