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CHSI-DFST Faculty Completes SEARCA's Program for Leaders in Asian Agriculture and Development

Jun. 11, 2025

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Dr. Joel G. Juvinal, faculty and current head of the Department of Food Science and Technology (DFST), College of Home Science and Industry (CHSI), has successfully completed the rigorous Executive Program for Leaders in Asian Agriculture and Development (LAAD): Focus on Southeast Asia, which ran from May to June 2025 and was organized by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). Dr. Juvinal was one of the few selected participants awarded with a training grant from SEARCA to support his participation. The LAAD program is designed to equip agricultural leaders with up-to-date insights on regional agricultural and food systems. It also sharpens skills in strategic thinking, innovation, and institutional transformation. A key component of the course involved the development of a futuring project based on the theory of change, with each project specifically tailored to the participant’s home institution. The program successfully brought together 26 participants from various Southeast Asian nations, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam, fostering a collaborative environment for regional agricultural advancement.

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CHSI-DFST Faculty Completes SEARCA's Program for Leaders in Asian Agriculture and Development

Dr. Joel G. Juvinal, faculty and current head of the Department of Food Science and Technology (DFST), College of Home Science and Industry (CHSI), has successfully completed the rigorous Executive Program for Leaders in Asian Agriculture and Development (LAAD): Focus on Southeast Asia, which ran from May to June 2025 and was organized by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). Dr. Juvinal was one of the few selected participants awarded with a training grant from SEARCA to support his participation. The LAAD program is designed to equip agricultural leaders with up-to-date insights on regional agricultural and food systems. It also sharpens skills in strategic thinking, innovation, and institutional transformation. A key component of the course involved the development of a futuring project based on the theory of change, with each project specifically tailored to the participant’s home institution. The program successfully brought together 26 participants from various Southeast Asian nations, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam, fostering a collaborative environment for regional agricultural advancement.

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DOST, CLSU, & FDA-RFO III Equip MSMEs with Entrepreneurial Skills

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through its College of Home Science and Industry (CHSI), in partnership with the Food and Drug Administration Regional Field Office III (FDA-RFO III) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), has launched a comprehensive Training Program for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the program of FDA entitled “Bigyang-halaga, Bangon MSMEs” held on June 11-12, 2025, at CLIRDEC, CLSU. The training sessions are designed to equip MSME entrepreneurs with practical knowledge across various topics, including digital marketing, financial management, product innovation, and sustainable business practices. Vice President for Administration Dr. Ariel G. Mactal delivered the welcome remarks on behalf of CLSU President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, expressing his gratitude to the partner agencies for sharing their knowledge and resources to assist the MSMEs in the region. “This program, especially designed to support and empower our local MSMEs, most of whom have faced tough challenges in recent years, especially during the pandemic, is truly relevant and will deliver great impact to the livelihood of our entrepreneurs…Through this initiative, we look forward to gaining the proper tools, information, and guidance we need to confidently operate and help grow businesses, especially in the food sector,” Dr. Mactal said. Furthermore, Dr. Celyrah B. Castillo, CHSI Dean, and Ms. Virginia P. Timbol, Regional Supervisor of FDA-RFO III, also expressed their enthusiasm for the collaborative effort and reiterated the organizations' commitment to supporting the growth and development of MSMEs in the region. Over 100 new and seasoned entrepreneurs from Nueva Ecija and nearby provinces attended the said program. This event underscores the collective dedication to assisting entrepreneurs throughout their journey, from business inception and growth to navigating potential challenges. #SievingForExcellence #EconomicGrowth

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CBA Retains Excellent Performance in LECPA

Central Luzon State University, through the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA), has once again demonstrated the exceptional quality of its accountancy program by achieving an institutional passing rate of 47.06% in the recently administered Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountant (LECPA). The results reflect a commendable performance from first-time examinees, who recorded a passing rate of 52.17%, while re-examinees achieved a rate of 36.36%. These outcomes underscore the dedicated efforts of both the faculty and students, positioning the university above the national average passing rate of 33.11%. This achievement reaffirms CLSU's commitment to producing competent accounting professionals. Congratulations, new CPA! List of Passers: 1. ANGELES KRISTINE ANGELA VALINO 2. BERMUDEZ JOHN CARLJAY VELASQUEZ 3. DE GUZMAN ALYSSA SARMIENTO 4. FIGUEROA VANESSA LYNN CORBILLA 5. GALANG MELREIN VINSIE DURAN 6. MIRANDA BERNADETTE KYLE GATCHALIAN 7. MIZONA ALIAHBEATRICE MANUEL 8. PABLO FAITH PAULINE SALCEDO 9. PAGAY MARIEL ANNE NIEVERA 10. PARCASIO DAVID BRYAN GALLETES 11. PELAYO MAHARLIKA GARCIA 12. REVOLLIDO DIANA ROSE BACUD 13. ROXAS DONITA MAY PESTAÑO 14. SAMOY ARVEX PADIN 15. TINIO MARK JAYSON REYES 16. VALDEZ CHARL JUSTIN SEGISMUNDO

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