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CLSU PhilSCAT Hosts Farming Futures Forum Addressing El Niño Challenges

Jun. 07, 2024

Jenel Gallardo | Radyo CLSU

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) through the Philippine Sino Center for Agricultural Technology (PhilSCAT) and the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) organized the Farming Futures 2024 entitled “A Forum on Strengthening Agriculture Against El Niño” held from June 5-6, 2024. Dr. Edgar A. Orden, VP for Research and Extension, and Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, VP for Academic Affairs, graced event and recognized the importance of the event in formulating policy recommendations focusing on the effective use of water-saving technologies to make the agriculture sector resilient. In addition to the plenary sessions where the 9 resource persons with different expertise shared their insights and suggestions on mitigating the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, a breakout session was also facilitated to gather the regional perspectives on agricultural challenges and solutions, providing a platform for deeper discussions and the exchange of regional-specific experiences and strategies. Around 40 participants came from different State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), National Irrigation Administration (NIA), Bureau of Soil and Water Management (BSWM), Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Offices (DA-RFOs), and local and provincial government units attended the forum. In conclusion of the forum, the participants were able to tour around the CLSU KAMALIG S&T based Agritourism Farm where innovative and climate-responsive technologies generated by the university are showcased for technology promotion and adoption.

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CLSU Secures 10 Million Pesos HUSAY Grant, Signs MOA with CHED

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) through the Precision and Digital Agriculture Center (PreDiCt), secured a 10-million peso fund from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), through the Higher Education Upskilling and Study for Advancement of Staff and Faculty (HUSAY) Grant for the upskilling program dubbed SPECTRA: Smart, Precision, Enhanced Digital, and Climate-Smart Technologies for Resilient Agriculture. The program is funded under the Higher Education Upskilling and Study for Advancement of Staff and Faculty (HUSAY) Program. To officially mark the implementation of the approved program, Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, CLSU President, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Dr. Shirley Agrupis, CHED Chairperson, held today, December 15, at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City, in conjunction with the 2nd National Teacher Education Summit. Endorsed by Dr. Ricmar P. Aquino, Chair of the CLSU Board of Regents and Commissioner of CHED, the said grant will provide a comprehensive capacity-building initiative for SUC faculty nationwide aimed at closing the gap where most have limited exposure to essential modern technologies like drones, remote sensing, Internet-of-Things (IoT) sensors, and Artificial Intelligence. The program, which will run for a year, is designed to provide intensive, hands-on training focused on smart, precision, digital, and climate-smart agriculture enabling the trainees to produce outputs such as drone maps, IoT monitoring plans, and institutional extension proposals. Present as witnesses were Dr. Jonathan V. Fabula, CLSU PreDiCt Director and program proponent, and Atty. Cinderella Filipina S. Benitez-Jaro, CHED Executive Director IV, and other officials. #SievingForExcellence

Dec. 15, 2025

CLSU Produces 127 New Licensed Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers, Exceeds National Passing Rate

As one of the University’s flagship programs, the College of Engineering – Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering proudly celebrates the outstanding performance of its graduates in the December 2025 Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers Licensure Examination (ABELE) where CLSU achieved an impressive 64.80% overall institutional passing rate, surpassing the national passing rate of 59.14%. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the official results on December 11, 2025, listing 127 “Golden Grains” composed of 94 first-time takers and 33 repeaters, who now join the roster of licensed Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering professionals. Congratulations to our new Licensed Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers! List of Passers: (To follow)

Dec. 12, 2025

CLSU Seals Research Approval from DOST-PCIEERD, Joins Grand MOA Signing

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) joined the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) Grand Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) last December 11, 2025, at the DTI-PTTC Hall B in Pasay City, Manila after one of its research proposals was approved amounting to almost four million pesos. Dr. Jeannie-Rose G. Fabula of the Crops and Resources Research and Development Center (CRRDC), will serve as the project leader of the approved research titled “Catalysts of Change: Impact Assessment of DOST-PCIEERD’s Young Innovators Program (YIP) for Scientific Advancement and National Development.” The project, which will run from Janto December 2026, aims to evaluate the long-term impacts of the Young Innovators Program, a flagship initiative that supports young Filipino researchers in science, technology, and innovation. The findings will contribute to enhancing initiatives designed to nurture the country’s future innovators. A diverse team of faculty researchers, including Maria Celia M. Fernando, Jairus Jesse M. Tubal, Herald Kam G. Hernando, and Dr. Maria Excelsis M. Orden will be part of the said project. The MOA signing event was attended by DOST-PCIEERD officials and agency heads from various partner institutions. It also featured technical discussions on the commercialization of research and development through the Innovate PINAS program, as well as the launch of international partnerships with Spanish research agencies. Dr. Fabula was accompanied by Dr. Jonathan V. Fabula, who represented the university president, Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, during the said event. This involvement underscores CLSU’s commitment to research excellence and its essential role in fostering a strong and inclusive science and technology ecosystem for national development.

Dec. 12, 2025

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