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CLSU Hosts 3rd National TBI Conference & Incubatee Summit

Sep. 11, 2024

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The Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through its Agriculture and Food Technology Business Incubator (AFTBI), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), hosted the 2024 Binnovation: 3rd National Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubator Conference and Incubatee Summit” from September 10-11, 2024 at SMX Clark, Pampanga. Under the theme “Harnessing Business Innovation through Business Incubation,” the event was attended by over 200 participants, including researchers and incubatees from various regions in the Philippines. Additionally, 11 regions participated in the product exhibit to showcase the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of the incubatees and partner SUCs/institutions. During the event, University President Evaristo A. Abella underscored the significance of connecting ideas to reality through tailored business and technical mentoring provided by AFTBI and DOST. “Tapos na tayo sa research at output, it’s time to commercialize our research… Together, let us work towards establishing and sustaining an enabling ecosystem that catalyzes local inventions and nurtures innovative and entrepreneurial mindsets among our communities. Let us transform challenges into opportunities and dreams into reality,” said President Abella. Meanwhile, Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora, Executive Director of DOST-PCAARD looked back to the impressive success of ATBIs since its origin in 2017, highlighting the increasing number of incubatees nationwide and the evolving depth and quality of partnerships. “As we look back, it’s clear that the ATBI program has evolved significantly—not just in numbers but in the depth and quality of partnerships we’ve forged,” Dr. Ebora stressed. He also shared a different meaning of P and C in PCAARRD aside from the usual "Partnership" and "Collaboration", and added “Progress” and “Commitment” that will lead to a more innovative agri-aqua ecosystem. Furthermore, Dr. Dana Vera Cruz, CLSU faculty and owner of Vera Bella Enterprise Limited Co., - a CLSU-AFTBI aceleratee, shared her successful journey in commercializing Tilapia Ice cream, providing an inspiring example of innovation and entrepreneurship. Other speakers for the conference include esteemed individuals such as Dr. Ria Liza C. Canlas, Executive Member of the National Innovation Council; Dr. Ruth C. Diego, Program Leader of RAISE Batch 1; Dr. Richard V. Simangan, Director of the DTI-Nueva Ecija Provincial Office; Prof. Victoria N. Malaya, Director of Innovation and Technology at DMMSU ATBI; and Prof. Matthew George O. Escobido, Adjunct Faculty at the Asian Institute of Management; Mr. Arturo J. Delgado Jr., Designer of TREDisenio Product Design and Consultancy; Ms. Jan Czarina M. Salas, Graphic Designer. Gracing the event were the esteemed Consortium Directors and DOST personnel. The two-day event has indeed showcased the immense potential of the agri-aqua industry, particularly in driving innovation that can significantly contribute to the economic growth of the country.

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The National Archives of the Philippines (NAP), in partnership with Central Luzon State University (CLSU), initiated a two-day seminar workshop on the importance of Basic Records and Archive Management (BARM) in government offices across the province. It was held on April 23-24, 2025 at the OVPAA Amphitheater in CLSU. The seminar on BARM informed the different agencies' record keepers on the overview of the Records and Archives Management Program (RAMP), including records maintenance, security, and preservation of records, among others. Senior Records Management Analyst, Ms. Ehxia R. Dondonilla, Senior Archivist, Ms. Cheryl B. Alvares, Training Specialist, Mr. Gerald F. Requesto, and Chief, Training and Information Division, Ms. Gina M. Papa from NAP served as the resource persons who shared their knowledge and experiences, as well as the techniques in Basic Records and Archive Management. Vice President for Administration Dr. Ariel G. Mactal conveyed his sincere appreciation to the NAP for their presence and unwavering dedication to enhancing records management across all government agencies within our province. He emphasized that the seminar workshop transcends more than the technical skills and management systems as it concerns the preservation of collective history. “Each document must be safeguarded, every record properly filed, and each archive preserved contributes to the broader narrative of our province, our institution, and our nation. These are not merely papers; they embody the story of our identity,” said Dr. Mactal. The event was attended by representatives from state universities and colleges (SUCs), including CLSU and NEUST; attached agencies from the Department of Agriculture such as the Philippine Rice Research Institute, Philippine Carabao Center, and Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization; Local government units (LGUs) from Talavera, General Natividad, Bongabon, Carranglan, Aliaga, Cuyapo, Science City of Muñoz, General Tinio, Palayan; other institutions such as Civil Service Commission Field Office in Nueva Ecija, Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center in Cabanatuan, Talavera General Hospital, and Palayan City Hospital.

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CLSU, TAO Foods Company Sign Agreement to Commercialize PhilSCAT-bred Rice Varieties

University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, together with Mr. Julio D. Sy, Jr., Owner of the TAO Foods Company Inc. (TFCI), signed a new licensing agreement to commercialize four new hybrid rice varieties bred by experts from the Philippine-Sino Center for Agricultural Technology (PhilSCAT). The ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) took place during the North Luzon Innovation and Technology Transfer Summit 2025, held on April 23-24 in Baguio City. This event, hosted by the Department of Science and Technology-Cordillera Autonomous Region, attracted innovators, technology adopters, and higher education institutions from the region, as well as from Regions 1, 2, and 3. The agreement provided the TFCI the right to commercialize the Hybrid Rice Mestizo 125, 126, 127, and 128 for a period of 6 years. In return, CLSU as the owner of these varieties, will receive royalty fees from this agreement that will later on benefit the ongoing and future research activities of the university. Director Dr. Julius Cesar Sicat from DOST R3 expressed his support to this initiative by gracing the event, along with CLSU faculty member Dr. Jerwin Undan, who served as a witness during the MOA signing.

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CLSU Climbs to 16th Spot Nationally in AD Scientific Index 2025; Highlights Strong Researcher Presence

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) is making significant strides towards its goal of being recognized as a world-class National Research University. According to the latest Alper-Doger Scientific Index (AD Index), CLSU has risen to 16th place among 388 institutions in the Philippines, up from its previous position of 19th. This ranking assessed the scientific performance and productivity of universities and R&D institutions as well as its researchers, and it includes a notable representation of 221 CLSU scholars. Dr. Elmar M. Villota leads the group with the highest H-index, followed by Dr. Hazel Monica M. Peralta, Dr. Wendy C. Mateo, Dr. Rich Milton R. Dulay, and Dr. Sofronio P. Kalaw. With its dedication to research excellence, CLSU maintains its strong standing among public universities in the Philippines, ranking 7th in H-index value and 10th in citation count.

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