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DOST-PCAARRD Awards CLAARRDEC the Excellence in Partnerships Award; President Abella Leads Consortium Delegation

Nov. 08, 2024

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Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, University President and Central Luzon Agriculture and Aquatic Resources Research and Development Consortium (CLAARRDEC) Regional R&D Coordinating Council (RRDCC) Chair, together with Dr. Edgar A. Orden, Vice President for R&E and Consortium Director, Dr. Aldrin T. Badua, UEPO Director and Technology Transfer and Promotion Cluster Coordinator, and Assoc. Prof. Maria Adrielle S. Estigoy, PMS Director and Science Communication Cluster Coordinator, received the Excellence in Partnerships Award bestowed to the Consortium by the Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD). The award, given during the 2024 Joint PCAARRD Special Directors’ Council and Regional Consortia Meeting, held today, November 8, at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, recognized the Consortium’s outstanding efforts in sustaining partnership and collaboration with member institutions and driving positive change in the AANR sector of Central Luzon. During the event, Dr. Abella was also introduced as one of the new consortia officials. Additionally, the Council honored Mr. Neal A. Del Rosario, CLSU Small Ruminant Center Director, for his service as OIC Consortium Director from September to December 2023, and Dr. Orden for his roles as RRDCC Chair from June to December 2023 and as Consortium Director throughout 2024. CLSU is the base agency of CLAARRDEC operating since 1976 to promote generation and commercialization of technologies on agriculture, fisheries and natural resources for sustainable development and global competitiveness in the region.

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CLSU Receives Donation of 100 Input Devices to Enhance Technological Resources

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) has upgraded its technological resources by donating 100 input devices, including keyboards and mouse. This collaborative effort was made possible through the partnership of Global Galaxy Distribution Inc. and STS Corp., a long-standing food concessionaire within the university. This contribution aims to modernize the existing equipment across various administrative offices and academic laboratories at the University. University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, formally accepted the donation from Mr. John Harlem Roqlie, Project Manager of Global Galaxy Distribution Inc. joined by his colleagues, Mr. Vincent V. Enrique, Mr. Raymund R. Reta, and Mr. Isnadil H. Isnani, as well as Ms. Marites Santos, owner of STS Corp. During the event, President Abella expressed profound gratitude for the donation, emphasizing that these new devices will enhance the productivity and overall experience for students and staff. The donated devices are Aula Philippines products, featuring a wired optical mouse with 7 responsive buttons, 4-speed adjustable DPI settings, and 26-key anti-ghosting capabilities, designed to facilitate smooth multi-key presses and improve user efficiency.

Jul. 01, 2025

AACCUP Conducts Institutional Accreditation at CLSU

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) is undergoing a comprehensive four-day institutional accreditation process by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP). This process began today, July 1, and will conclude on July 4, 2025. This comprehensive evaluation underscores CLSU's unwavering commitment to upholding and enhancing the quality of its entire operations and adherence to national and international quality standards. The AACCUP accreditation team is meticulously assessing nine key areas of the university: Governance and Management; Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation; Faculty and Staff; Research; Extension and Consultancy; Linkages; Support to Students; Library, Infrastructure, and Learning Resources; and Quality Assurance Culture. These evaluations ensure that all parts of the university meet standards for academic excellence and efficient operations. The esteemed accreditors are Dr. Milabel E. Ho, Executive Director and Team Coordinator, AACCUP IA, Dr. Anthony M. Penaso, AACCUP Teamleader and current President of Bohol Island State University, Dr. Emmylou B. Yanga, Former Regional Director of CHEDRO IV, Dr. Emily M. Arangote, Former President of Aklan State University, Dr. Cecilio L. Manarpaac, Former Quality Assurance Director of Palawan State University, Dr. Benhur A. Asid, University Librarian of Western Mindanao State University, and Dr. Myrna Q. Mallari, former President of Tarlac State University. During the opening program, Dr. Ho poetically characterized CLSU as "the hub of educational farmers toiling the fertile soil of academic excellence and a haven for agricultural enthusiasts romancing with nature and agri-aqua resources to advance economics in the region”. She further defined the university as an institution "Committed to Leading Standards Unwaveringly." Additionally, Dr. Evaristo A. Abella presented CLSU's significant milestones and accomplishments achieved over the years, highlighting the university's progressive journey and substantial contributions. Before this, a courtesy visit to the CLSU President was held as part of the preliminaries where exchange of pleasantries between the Executive Committee and accreditors was witnessed. This institutional accreditation reaffirms CLSU's dedication to continuous improvement and its pursuit of excellence across all endeavors, solidifying its position as a premier educational and research institution in the Philippines.

Jul. 01, 2025

SCImago Ranks CLSU 2nd Among State Universities in PH; Leads in Innovation Metric

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) has achieved another significant milestone, solidifying its standing as the second top State University in the Philippines, following the University of the Philippines System, and seventh overall, according to the esteemed SCImago Institutions Ranking, which uses data from Scopus and SciVal. Driven by its vision to become a National Research University, CLSU's impact is evident across key ranking categories. In the Research Ranking, which assesses the volume, impact, and quality of an institution's research output, CLSU achieved the 50th position in the Philippines. Notably, the Innovation Ranking, calculated based on patent applications and citations of research output from patents, CLSU claims the top spot leading the Philippine Higher Education Institutions in the country. For the Societal Ranking, based on website presence, backlinks, and social media mentions, the University ranked 90th nationally. CLSU has also demonstrated strong capabilities across various fields, including 7th in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, 2nd in Environmental Science, 3rd in Veterinary, and 12th in Social Sciences. This recognition truly underscores CLSU's unwavering commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and academic contributions across critical disciplines. #SievingforExcellence

Jun. 25, 2025

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