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PhilSCAT Retools Technical Staff on Hybrid Seed Production

Sep. 19, 2023

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The Philippine-Sino Center for Agricultural Technology (PhilSCAT) successfully concluded its 4-day training workshop on “Retooling on AxB and AxR Seed Production” from August 29 to September 1, 2023 at the R.C. Undan Hall.   The training was organized by Dr. Jerwin R. Undan, Head, Hybrid Rice Technology Division (HRTD), and Dr. Marvin M. Cinense, PhilSCAT Director and participated in by HRTD technical staff and farm laborers to equip them on the policy and guidelines of AxB and AxR seed production.   Lectures on topics including hybrid rice seed production technology, integrated pest management, postharvest activities, and AxB and AxR seed production were provided by DA-ATI and PhilSCAT experts. Moreover, a 2-day field exposure was conducted to allow the participants to observe and perform roguing as one of the crucial activities in producing hybrid rice seeds as their hands-on experience on its proper implementation.   The event was also attended by Ms. Lily de la Cruz, Agriculturist II of the Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute Regional Training Center 3 (DA-ATI RTC 3) and Ms. Josephine A. Reyes, Chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry-National Seed Quality Control Services (BPI-NSQCS) Region 3, Nueva Ecija.

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TESO Continues CAT Promotion Through Pencil Donation Drive

Passed from the hands of hopeful dreamers to the hands of young learners, the Testing and Evaluation Services Office (TESO) continues its promotion of the CLSU Admission Test (CAT) while extending support to the primary learners of the DepEd-CLSU Elementary Laboratory School through a Pencil Donation Drive themed “Ang Lapis Mo, Ang Susulat sa mga Pangarap Ko” on September 28, 2026. University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella led the distribution of 1,300 pencils to 600 pupils, alongside Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, Head of the Testing and Evaluation Center Dr. Elmer D. Dela Rosa, and School Principal Jocelyn De Guzman. The Pencil Donation Drive forms part of the CAT promotion campaign and was made possible through the contributions of examinees who took the previous CAT.

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CLSU, Soroptimist International Launch ATE GOES AGRI Scholarship for Female Agriculture Students

Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through its Office of Student Affairs (OSA), officially inked a Memorandum of Agreement with Soroptimist International of Metro Manila Northwest District to establish the ATE GOES AGRI Scholarship Program: Advancing Growth, Resilience, and Inclusion through Education. The MOA signing was led by University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, Dr. OSA Dean Irene G. Bustos, and District Director Ms. Jennifer Joan Bayot. The event was witnessed by Ms. Josephine D. Cariño. The educational assistance program empowers financially disadvantaged young women pursuing agriculture degrees by building their technical and leadership skills to prepare them for careers in sustainable agriculture, food security, and community development. This partnership will benefit five qualified female students from the CLSU College of Agriculture who demonstrate financial need. Each scholar will receive a PHP20,000 stipend for the academic year. The CLSU-OSA will facilitate the program's implementation, tasked with screening applicants, verifying academic status, monitoring scholars, and managing progress reports. This new partnership underscores a shared commitment to breaking financial barriers for women in agriculture, equipping the next generation of female leaders to drive innovation in their communities.

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CLSU Sustains Reporter Status in Times Higher Education World University Rankings

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) has once again sustained its Reporter status in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings following a comprehensive evaluation of its institutional performance. This ranking framework assessed the university across fundamental areas, including teaching environment, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook. Marking its fourth consecutive year of inclusion in THE-WUR, CLSU remains committed to achieving a ranked position by strengthening its research output, expanding scholarly publications, and enhancing global academic collaborations.

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