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CLSU Displays AgriFishery Innovations in Creative Industries Summit ‘24; Wins 1st Runner-up in Hugpungan Competition

Oct. 20, 2024

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In support of the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHEd) Initiative to celebrate the ingenuity of Filipinos, the Central Luzon State University, through the Strategic Communication (StratCom) Office, showcased the University’s agriculture and fisheries (agrifishery) technology innovations during the Likha: Creative Industries Summit 2024, held on October 17-18, at the University of Baguio. The University secured first runner-up in the Hugpungan exhibit competition, besting other schools from Regions 1, 2, 3, and the Cordillera Autonomous Region. With the theme “Bayang Pinagpala, Lahing Manlilikha,” CLSU’s booth embodied the concept “traditional meets modernization,” highlighting the rich history of the university rooted in agriculture, technologies on smart agriculture, and products made of regional commodities such as tilapia and special purpose rice. The display materials, provided by the Center for Central Luzon Studies, Precision and Digitial Agriculture Center, Philippine-Sino Center for Agricultural Technology, Center for Tropical Mushroom R&D, Crops Resources R&D Center, and Freshwater Aquaculture Center, spanned across digital, audiovisual, and traditional domains of the creative corridors. The CLSU exhibit was spearheaded by Asso. Prof. Maria Adrielle Estigoy, StratCom Chief, together with Mr. Jayson C. Berto, Ms. Jessica Ramento, Mr. Kougie Unido, and Mr. Florence Dave Asuncion, who also served as booth presenters. President Evaristo A. Abella showed full support for this endeavor by gracing the CLSU booth and actively engaging with the visitors. Additionally, Dr. Jay Santos, Dean of the College of Arts and Social Sciences, together with faculty members Asso. Prof. Christine Saturno, Mr. Adrian Pacres, and Mr. James Santua participated in the summit’s plenary sessions and workshops. They were tasked with drafting a proposal on the role of higher education institutions as creative hubs. The summit, attended by CHED Chair Prospero “Popoy” De Vera, Jr., was held in celebration of the Philippine Creative Industries Month which is in accordance with Section 24 of Republic Act No. 11904 or the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act.

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The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) officially transferred the chairmanship of the Development Council of State Universities and Colleges Region III – Center for Interinstitutional Research and Policy Studies (DCSUC III/CIRPS) to Tarlac State University (TSU) during the Turnover Ceremony on December 17, 2025, at Hotel Seoul, Clark, Pampanga. Under the leadership of CLSU President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella and Executive Director Dr. Emil F. Ubaldo, CLSU concluded its 2024–2025 term. During this period, the Council successfully steered 13 State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) across Region III toward advancements in research, innovation, and evidence-based policy development. During the event, Pres. Abella led the symbolic passing of the key of responsibility, signifying the formal transfer of leadership to TSU. Dr. Arnold E. Velasco, TSU President, accepted the role as the new Chairperson of DCSUC III/CIRPS and affirmed his commitment to steering the Council toward sustainable, inclusive, and research-driven universities. The turnover ceremony also served as a venue to acknowledge the collective efforts of member SUCs in strengthening inter-institutional collaboration, enhancing research capacity, and promoting responsive policy studies across the region. #SievingForExcellence

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CLSU Shines in September and November 2025 LET, Surpassing Nat’l Passing Rates and Ranking 8th in Secondary Education

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through its College of Education (CEd), has once again reaffirmed its status as a Center of Excellence after posting outstanding institutional passing rates in the September and November 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) released by the Professional Regulation Commission. CLSU recorded a 90.48% passing rate in Elementary Education and 91.99% in Secondary Education, significantly higher than the national passing rates of 51.04% and 72.62 percent, respectively. Further strengthening its impressive performance, the University ranked 8th nationwide among top-performing schools with 300 or more examinees in Secondary Education. This marks CLSU’s second consecutive year to secure a place among the country’s top-performing institutions in the said category. A total of 363 “Golden Grains" passed the LET with 76 from Elementary Education and 287 from Secondary Education, earning their professional licenses. This achievement underscores CEd’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its dedication to producing globally competitive educators. Congratulations to all our newly licensed Professional Teachers!

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