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CLSU Receives CHED-EQUATE Awards for Excellence in Teacher Education

Apr. 03, 2025

Joseph Villaram | CEd

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through its College of Education (CEd), has been honored by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) with the prestigious Excellence in Quality Assurance in Teacher Education (EQUATE) Award for both its Secondary and Elementary Education programs. This recognition earned CLSU the Dual Honor Award, which was formally conferred during a ceremony held on April 2, 2025, at the Manila Hotel. Dr. Florante P. Ibarra, College of Education Dean, representing University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, received the EQUATE Awards. Other CLSU delegates during the recognition program were Dr. Myla L. Santos, Department of Language, Culture, and Arts Education (DLCAED) Head, Dr. Jennifer V. Fajanela, Department of Education, Policy, and Practice (DEPP) Head, and Dr. Ma. Catalina D. Cadiz, Department of Technology, Livelihood, and Life Skills Education (DTLLSED) Head and CLSU Laboratory for Teaching and Learning (CLTL) Head. This award solidifies CLSU?s unwavering commitment to sustaining the highest standards in pre-service teacher education, its compliance with program accreditations, and its outstanding performance in the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT), which further attests to the University?s adherence to both national and international standards, reaffirming CLSU?s dedication to sustaining excellence and producing highly competent future educators. This recognition strengthens CLSU?s reputation as a premier institution for teacher education, showcasing its unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, inclusive, and relevant teacher training. It also reinforces the university?s overarching vision of ensuring quality education for all. The CHED-EQUATE Awards honor the country?s top-performing teacher education institutions, recognizing their excellence in quality assurance and commitment to educational advancement. #QualityEducation #LifelongLearning #SievingForExcellence

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CLSU Spotlights Key Milestones at 39th UC Executive Board Meeting

Representing Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco and UC Coordinator Dr. Cesar V. Ortinero highlighted the university’s key milestones at the 39th Southeast Asian University Consortium for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC) Executive Board Meeting, held October 5–7, 2026, at IPB University in Indonesia. Dr. Velasco showcased CLSU's recent accomplishments, including its hosting of the International Summer School Program (ISSP), faculty and student participation in mobility programs, joint research collaborations, and gains in global university rankings. The three-day meeting gathered 31 board members and nine delegates across 13 Asian higher education institutions to review the Consortium’s performance and set future frameworks for student mobility, research, and academic exchange. Participating member institutions included IPB University, Universitas Gadjah Mada, and Universitas Brawijaya (Indonesia); Universiti Putra Malaysia (Malaysia); Kasetsart University and Maejo University (Thailand); as well as Central Luzon State University, Central Mindanao University, Visayas State University, and the University of the Philippines Los Baños (Philippines). Representatives from Tokyo University of Agriculture, National Taiwan University, and Mariano Marcos State University also attended as associate and affiliate members. CLSU’s active participation underscores its commitment to internationalization and its role in advancing agricultural and natural resource education across the ASEAN region.

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CLSU Cultural Group Secures Two Bronze Awards at 2026 Andong Mask Dance Festival

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through the Bithay Sining Dance Company previously known as Gintong Ani Philippines, brought pride to the Philippines by winning two Bronze Awards at the prestigious 2026 Andong Mask Dance Festival, held in Andong, South Korea, from September 24 to October 5, 2026. Under the artistic direction of Assoc. Prof. Adonis Voltaire M. Villanueva, the university based cultural group bagged a bronze award in both the Individual Mask Dance and Group Mask Dance categories. The performance showcased world class Filipino talent, traditional artistry, and cultural heritage on an international stage. Adding to the university’s international cultural achievements, Tanghalang Gagalaw sa CLSU, under the direction of Assoc. Prof. Christine L. Saturno, also represented the Philippines at the Cheonan World Dance Festival 2026 in South Korea from September 29 to October 8. The event featured global street parades, international dance competitions, and vibrant cultural exchanges with performers from across the globe. These milestones highlight CLSU's dedication to cultural preservation and reaffirm its commitment to global artistic excellence. #SievingForExcellence

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CLSU Retains Top-Performing Status in Fisheries Licensure Examination; Produces 7th-Place Topnotcher

​Central Luzon State University (CLSU) solidified its legacy in fisheries education after being recognized as a Top-Performing School in the October 2026 Fisheries Professionals Licensure Examination, which marks its third consecutive year earning the distinction. ​Demonstrating mastery in the field, the 28 successful takers from the College of Fisheries achieved an impressive institutional passing rate of 87.50%. ​Leading the passers is Mr. John Lexter Torres, who secured the seventh rank nationwide with an outstanding rating of 88.00%. ​CLSU’s robust performance was anchored by first-time examinees, who registered an 85.71% passing rate, while re-examinees delivered a remarkable 90.91% passing rate. ​Congratulations to the new Licensed Fisheries Professionals! List of passers: (to follow)

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