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UGADO Kicks-off Virtually the Celebration of National Women's Month

Mar. 10, 2022

Mark Bryan Gusi | OVPAA

The CLSU Gender and Development Office (UGADO) conducted a virtual kick-off ceremony for the 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration with the theme, “We Make Change, Work for Women - Agenda ng Kababaihan, Tungo sa Kaunlaran,’’ on March 8, 2022, through Zoom conference and live-streamed via the UGADO Facebook page.  During the event, Dr. Edgar A. Orden, University President, mentioned that the celebration gave an opportunity to the CLSU community to reflect and assess how far their collective efforts have gone. He highlighted three C’s - Compassion, Collaboration, and Consistency: compassion not only for women but for all mankind regardless of skin color, age, race, gender identity, among others that make one different from the other; collaboration, as true change, can be truly achieved if unity and diversity are welcome and valued; and consistency in all that we do to accomplish our desired results. “We are all connected to each other. Your story is part of mine, and my story is a part of yours”, Dr. Orden stressed during his remarks.  Teaser of lined-up activities was presented through an audio-visual presentation which include Orientation on GAD for Newly-Hired Employees, Sayaw-Sigla Para sa Kababaihan, Webinar on CHED Memorandum Order No. 1, series of 2015 - Establishing Policies and Guidelines on Gender and Development in Commission on Higher Education and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), JuanaSing: Song Making Contest, #SDGSABI: Small Action will Big Impact, Bida ka Juana: Women in Medical Frontline during the Pandemic, Cinemasabeeeh? Pagkilala sa Boses ng Kababaihan sa Lipunan, NumberJUANa: A Micro-short Film Making Contest, Obra Maestra: Pagtatanghal ng Kalagayan ni Juana sa Lipunan, JuanaKNOW?: Online Quiz Bee, and #LetHerShine: An Online Forum for Women Empowerment and Recognition of their Roles in Construction Industry. Prof. Janet O. Saturno, UGADO Director, thanked everyone for the unwavering support to the University Gender and Development Office and for contributing immensely to the attainment of gender equality in society in her closing message. “During this month, we highlight Juana, who makes change or partake in any development activity to bring change. But we are all together in this endeavor to attain gender equality and let us be part of the change towards a better world,” Prof. Saturno enthused in her message. This activity is in collaboration with the Continuing Education Division, and Applied Communication Division of the University Extension Center.

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CLSU Delegation Attends PAPSAS III Convention, Student Leaders’ Summit

To strengthen leadership skills in an evolving digital landscape, a delegation from Central Luzon State University (CLSU), composed of fourteen student leaders, four Student Affairs Practitioners, and three faculty members, attended the 20th Convention and Student Leaders’ Summit at Raven Resort and Log Cabin in Bataan last March 12–13, 2026. Centered on the theme "Future-Ready Community: Transforming SAS Practices for a Responsible and Productive Digital Community," the summit focused on modernizing student leadership and services. Key highlights of the summit included a keynote seminar by Mr. Ralp Jacinto A. Quiblat titled "Click, Connect, Care," which encouraged participants to use technology as a bridge for community building rather than a barrier. Additionally, participants engaged in a workshop titled "Digital Connection Challenge," where they were tasked with designing student engagement campaigns using the C.O.N.N.E.C.T+ framework, which emphasizes message clarity, multiple communication platforms, addressing student needs, storytelling, empathy, credibility, and timeliness in delivering information. The two-day summit concluded with social and team-building activities that offered a lively space for participants to build lasting friendships and professional networks across the region. Through these efforts, CLSU reaffirms its commitment to fostering a future-ready environment and maintaining excellence in providing responsible student services.

Mar. 17, 2026

CLSU, PEJ ink Partnership to Strengthen University Research Publication Visibility

Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through the Scholarly Impact and Publication Oversight Division (ScIPOD) under the Office of the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension (OVPRIE), formally signed a Distribution and License Agreement with Philippine E-Journals (PEJ), hosted by C&E Publishing, Inc., on March 13, 2026 at the New Administration Conference Room. The partnership aims to expand the reach of the university’s in-house journals, namely the CLSU International Journal of Science and Technology (CLSU IJST) and the CLSU International Journal of Education and Development Studies (CLSU IJEDS). Through the agreement, CLSU seeks to widen access to its scholarly publications while fostering research collaboration and promoting innovation. Signing the agreement were Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, University President, and Dr. Ronan G. Zagado, Chief of ScIPOD. Representing C&E Publishing, Inc. were Mr. Aquiles Sansing, Acquisition Manager, Dr. Aurora Zuñiga, Acquisition Consultant, and Ms. Annielyn Hernando, Project Officer of PEJ. The agreement enables the inclusion of CLSU’s scholarly journals in the Philippine E-Journals database. This digital platform provides online access to peer-reviewed academic publications from higher education institutions across the country. Dr. Abella highlighted that the partnership reflects CLSU’s continued efforts to strengthen the visibility, accessibility, and impact of its research outputs in the national academic community. "With this collaboration, we reaffirm our responsibility to ensure that our research continues to make a meaningful impact both locally and globally," he added. This initiative is expected to enhance the accessibility of CLSU’s publications and support the wider dissemination of research authored by the university's faculty members and researchers.

Mar. 16, 2026

CLSU Stages "Cacao TALKS 2026" to Bolster Value Chain

To showcase the latest findings and technologies in Cacao, the Central Luzon State University held the Cacao TALKS (Transforming Agriculture through Livelihoods, Knowledge and Sustainability) 2026: A Cacao Value Chain Conference on March 11, 2026, at the RIE Amphitheater. The conference convened over 120 cacao farmers, researchers, and entrepreneurs, with more than 1,000 views on Facebook Live, synchronizing efforts to elevate the Philippine cacao value chain. The event was made possible under the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) funded project titled “Productivity, Technical Efficiency, and Competitiveness of the Cacao Value Chain in the Philippines” led by Dr. Edilyn V. Lansangan, which aimed to transition the industry from traditional farming to a technology-driven, market-competitive sector. During the opening program, University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, represented by Vice President for Research and Extension Dr. Emmanuel M. Vera Cruz, emphasized the importance of the gathering, noting that the presence of stakeholders reflects a collective drive to position cacao as one of the primary engines for rural development. “Today's conference brings together a diverse and dynamic community of stakeholders, from farmers and researchers to entrepreneurs, policymakers, and development partners. Your presence reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the Cacao Value Chain and unlocking the vast potential of Cacao as a driver of sustainable agriculture, livelihood generation, and rural development.” A high-level technical session featured industry leaders and researchers who addressed the multifaceted challenges of the sector. Philippine Cacao Industry Council (PCIC) President Consul Armi Lopez-Garcia and Dr. Divina M. Amalin of De La Salle University headlined a panel that covered national industry status, and the potential of cacao in the market. In addition, experts from CLSU, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), University of the Philippines Mindanao, Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), and Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) discussed advanced pest management and the integration of modern agricultural techniques. Beyond production, the conference bridged the gap between the laboratory and the marketplace. Ms. Eva Ritchelle D. Padua, owner of The Dulce Chocolate House, provided an entrepreneurial perspective through presenting a developed product from cacao. The event also featured a technology demonstration held at PHilMech. The event is spearheaded by CLSU together with PCIC/Philippine Cacao Industry Association, Inc. (PCIA), PhilMech, UPLB, DOST-PCAARRD, and Central Luzon Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research and Development Consortium (CLAARRDEC). #SievingForExcellence

Mar. 12, 2026

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