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CF and FAC Leads Several Clean-Up Drives in Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan and Zambales

Oct. 23, 2023

Mark Anthony Ventura, Cherry Ann Kindipan, Alvin T | SCO

In a bid to promote environmental conservation and sustainable development, the College of Fisheries (CF) and Freshwater Aquaculture Center conducted a series of coastal clean-up activities which provides opportunities for students, faculty and staff to promote the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.   To sustain these kind of initiatives, such activities are incorporated in the curriculum as part of the field activity like in the course Coastal Resource Management, where students, faculty and staff conducted a clean-up drive along Tondol Beach in Anda, Pangasinan on May 2, 2023, under the mentorship of Dr. Lorenz J. Fajardo, CF Acting Dean.   Meanwhile, in collaboration with the Alpha Sigma Phi, the CF also conducted a clean-up activity at the 1-km stretch of the Gabaldon-Catalanacan River located in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija attended by 12 members of Alpha Sigma Phi including BS Fisheries and BS Development Communication students, and support staff last May 13, 2023.   This clean-up is a joint activity of Alpha Sigma Phi – Delta Iota, a student organization of CLSU wherein around 25 individuals participated the said activity including Dr. Alvin T. Reyes, Department Head of Aquatic Post-Harvest, and Mr. Mark Anthony M. Ventura and Mr. Ismael P. Geroza, CF-FAC support staff.   Furthermore, the Fisheries Management students also participated in a coastal clean-up activity in Barangay Sto. Niño, San Felipe, Zambales last December 3, 2022. This activity was part of the college's efforts to promote environmental cleanliness and conservation in cooperation with the local officials and government units involved.   The CF and FAC has been consistent with these initiatives as the main units of the university working on aquaculture and fisheries related concerns in terms of research, development and extension. In 2022, a clean-up drive was also conducted within the 1-km stretch of the Labi River situated in Barangay Labi, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija on December 11, 2022.

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AACCUP Hosts First President’s Summit; CLSU Participates as New Quality Assurance Standards Presented

As an active member of the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc. (AACCUP), delegates from Central Luzon State University, led by President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, attended the first-ever AACCUP President’s Summit held at the Century Park Hotel, Manila on August 14-15, 2025. Serving as Keynote Speaker, Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education, graced the event and provided an overview and current state of the Philippine Higher Education landscape, which, according to many, is in a crisis reflected in the rate of unemployment of college graduates. Related to this, Chairperson Agrupis presented the current data on SUC Levelling, Institutional Sustainability Assessment, Number of Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development, Agriculture and Fisheries Education, Microcredentials Policy, Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP), and the Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) of HEIs. With the declaration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., during his State of the Nation Address to make higher education inclusive, Dr. Agrupis also laid down the ACHIEVE agenda of CHED under her leadership as an anchor in aligning Quality Assurance across all institutions. She then recognized the importance of the AACCUP and the commitment of the SUC Presidents whom she considers as the silent heroes amid the rapid changes and the crisis being faced by the Philippine education today. Also, as a response to the agenda of President Marcos in lowering the price of rice, Dr. Agrupis recognized and mentioned the best practices of the University, particularly the rice ration and subsidy for employees and students. “CLSU has proven that it can be done, and I am putting all the concerned agencies and select SUCs together to pilot this framework to produce the P20-25/kg of rice,” said Dr. Agrupis. In his previous discussion with Dr. Agrupis, President Abella committed to the call, embracing the University’s mandate to serve the peoples and communities. The AACCUP Officials led by Dr. Milabel E. Ho, Executive Director, Dr. Anthony M. Penaso, President and Chair, along with the members of Board of Trustees were also in attendance, while participants from CLSU include Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Joan Ravago, Chief, Quality Management System Core Unit of the Quality Assurance Office.

Aug. 14, 2025

CTEC Kicks off this year’s Pencil Donation Drive

In a heartwarming display of community support and commitment to education, the Central Luzon State University Testing and Evaluation Center (CTEC) officially kicked off this year's Pencil Donation Drive on August 13, 2025, benefiting the students of the DepEd-CLSU Elementary (Lab) School. The event was led by University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, who was joined by Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Elmer D. Dela Rosa, Head of the Testing and Evaluation Center. They distributed the pencils to the students, emphasizing the importance of education and encouraging the children to excel in their studies. The pencils were generously donated by the examinees of the recent CLSU College Admission Test. This act of kindness is only a testament to the students' and the University's commitment to giving back and building strong ties with the community. Beyond the initial kick-off, CTEC plans to extend the program by donating pencils to other nearby schools within the province, ensuring more students have the tools they need to succeed in their academic journey.

Aug. 13, 2025

USSC Chair is Sworn In as New Student Regent

Aljone V. Viterbo, the newly seated Chairperson of the University Supreme Student Council (USSC) for the Academic Year 2025-2026, has officially been sworn in as the Student Regent of Central Luzon State University (CLSU) following her oath-taking ceremony held on August 12, 2025 during the regular Board of Regents (BOR) meeting at the Pampanga State University (formerly DHVSU). As Student Regent, Viterbo will serve as the official representative of the student body. Her responsibilities include advocating for the needs and interests of students, conveying their concerns, and ensuring that their voices are adequately represented in all policy decisions made by the BOR. This appointment underscores the university's commitment to fostering student participation in institutional governance. Meanwhile, here is the list of the other current members of the CLSU BOR: Chair – Hon. Desiderio R. Apag III – Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education Vice Chair – Hon. Evaristo A. Abella – CLSU President Members: Hon. Allan Peter Cayetano – Chair, Senate Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education Hon. Jude Acidre – Chair, House Committee on Higher and Technical Education Hon. Julius Caesar V. Sicat – Regional Director, Department of Science and Technology Hon. Eduardo L. Lapuz Jr. – OIC – Regional Director, Department of Agriculture Hon. Nerissa T. Esguerra – Regional Director, Economy, Planning, and Development Hon. Roy Searca Jose P. Dela Cruz – Faculty Representative Hon. Reiner B. Andres – Private Sector Representative Hon. Danilo S. Vargas – Alumni Representative Hon. Aljone V. Viterbo – Student Representative

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