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Fashion Design Student Wins DOST-PTRI Digital Art Poster Competition

Feb. 01, 2024

Celyrah Castillo | CHSI

Vince Archie M. Collado, a junior Bachelor of Science in Textile and Fashion Technology (BSTFT) student majoring in Fashion Design of the College of Home Science and Industry (CHSI) won first place in the 2024 Digital Art Contest – College Category during the 1st National Textile Convention hosted by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on January 30-31, 2024. Among the 250 entries from various colleges and universities in the Philippines, four entries from Central Luzon State University (CLSU) were shortlisted and made it to the top 10 with Collado’s work emerging as the best. His design emphasized the significance of Philippine textiles as part of the culture, history and skills being passed on from one generation to another. He described his creation as “Pamana: Sinulid ng Kahapon, Pinapagtibay Hanggang Ngayon” with the following description: The threads of culture, history, and skills are intricately woven into the fabric of Philippine textiles. This rich tapestry extends from precolonial times through the industrial revolution and persists in the present era with ongoing research and emerging technologies. From harnessing the strength of abaca fibers to the innovative use of bamboo in textile production, the Philippines' textile industry has demonstrated its enduring potential across centuries. As illustrated in the poster, the expertise of Filipino artisans continues to evolve, propelled by relentless innovation in textile production. This steadfast commitment to improvement has cultivated a supportive network and shared resources, contributing not only to economic stability but also nurturing a profound sense of community and the preservation of cultural roots. The rich heritage woven from nature's gifts and the threads of skills honed over centuries unequivocally affirm the immense potential of Philippine textiles today and in the future.” Together with Ms. Ma. Rheena Carla Francia, CHSI faculty, the CLSU students were able to join the competition along with other entries from Camarines Norte State College, University of the Cordilleras, Siliman University, University of the Philippines-Diliman, Batangas State University, Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna, City College of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, and Immaculate Conception Major Seminary. According to Dr. Celyrah B. Castillo, Acting Dean of CHSI, this feat was inspired by the strong determination of the previous and present administration which supports student and faculty advancement. “With a conducive learning and working environment, surely, we could expect more of these successes in the future from our students and faculty,” Dr. Castillo added. The 1st National Textile Convention or “TELACon” which centers on sustainable practices and technological innovations in textile science is one of the different activities lined up in celebration of the 2024 Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Month.

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President Abella Speaks at 11th PAA Nat’l Congress and 2024 PH Agriculturists’ Summit

Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, University President addressed the country’s agriculturists as plenary speaker during the 11th Philippine Association of Agriculturists (PAA) National Congress and 2024 Philippine Agriculturists’ Summit today, July 3, held at Royce Hotel, Clark, Angeles City, Pampanga. Under the session on partnerships with industry for sustainable future-proof transformation of the Philippine higher education agriculture curriculum, Dr. Abella presented the best practices of Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in terms of creating impactful collaborations with the industry. He emphasized that collaboration between academic institutions is vital in preparing the students for the challenges of the modern workforce, hence the initiative of CLSU to have industry partners that will amplify the capacity of the university in providing facilities for experiential learning of the students. “The collaboration between academia and industry is a powerful catalyst for innovation, economic growth, and educational excellence. At CLSU, we are committed to building and strengthening these partnerships to create a brighter future for our students, our community, and our country,” President Abella concluded. Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, Director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), Ms. Ruby Samonte, Research Operations Manager at East-West Seed Group, and Dr. Weerapon Thongma, President of Maejo University in Thailand, presented on various topics. These included current and proposed revisions in the Philippine higher education institution curriculum, perspectives from the agriculture industry, and the agri-industry model in higher education in Thailand. Following the plenary session, an open forum was moderated by Dr. Jose DV. Camacho, Jr., Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Los Baños. During the forum, the speakers addressed questions from their peers and the participants. The congress attracted over 1,500 agriculturists from various regions of the country, as well as international guests.

Jul. 03, 2024

CLSU Inks MOU with UPLB to Develop Academic and Educational Cooperation

To develop an academic and educational cooperation, CLSU President, Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) headed by its Chancellor, Dr. Jose V. Camacho, Jr., today, July 2, 2024 at the Office of the Chancellor, UPLB, Laguna. Collaborative activities such as exchange of faculty, researchers and students, conduct of R&D projects, symposia and capacity-building programs and other academic cooperation as mutually agreed will be covered under the MOU. In his message, Dr. Abella underscored the importance of this partnership to further amplify the efforts of CLSU in creating impact to the local and international community. He also added that as the representative of the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Region 3, this partnership will surely open more opportunities to sustain and improve the stature of Central Luzon for having some of the leading higher education institutions in the country. “The initiative of UPLB to open its gates to us is very much appreciated, because this act of being a “big brother” to other SUCs is also one of our best practices where we assist other institutions to make sure that all of us will grow, improve and so that no SUC will be left behind,” Dr. Abella added. On the other hand, Dr. Camacho recognized the commitment of CLSU to this partnership to co-create knowledge and come up with activities which are mutually beneficial to our institutions and our fellow SUCs. “This ceremony marks the signing of the 99th partnership of UPLB with SUCs in support to our various initiatives like the Higher Education Leadership Mentoring Seminar (HELMS) fellowship to host faculty and staff from other higher education institutions, among other projects and initiatives UPLB has prepared, to respond to the call of the Commissioner of Higher Education to expand the reach of our services and expertise to other SUCs in the country,” said Dr. Camacho. Present as witnesses during the ceremony are Dr. Franz Marielle N. Garcia, Faculty Researcher and International Coordinator for Research of CLSU, along with Dr. Jenielyn T. Padrones, Director, Office for Institutional Development in Higher Education and Dr. Nathaniel C. Bantayan, Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension of UPLB. The following SUC Presidents were also in attendance to sign their respective MOU with UPLB: Dr. Amabel S Liao, Western Philippines University; Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr., Biliran Province State University; and Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, Catanduanes State University. Representatives from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Korea International Cooperation Agency as collaborators of the for the three-year collaboration also graced the event.

Jul. 02, 2024

CLSU Successfully Holds Earthquake Drill

The University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (UDRRMC) spearheaded the participation of CLSU in the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) today, June 28, 2024, to adequately prepare the faculty, staff and students in handling emergency situations and disaster preparedness. Dr. Ariel G. Mactal, VP for Administration and UDRRMC Chair, supervised the drill as the Incidence Commander, along with Dr. Gella Patria L. Abella, Head, Institute for Climate Change and Environmental Management (ICCEM), who received the reports from various units of the university at the College of Agriculture as the identified Command Center. Meanwhile, University President, Dr. Evaristo A. Abella actively participated in the drill at the administration building before proceeding to the College of Agriculture to assess the situation and the response of the assigned personnel.

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