Golden Era for CLSU as It Dominates the Veterinarians’ Licensure Exam, Secures Top Performing School Title

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) through its College of Veterinary Science and Medicine (CVSM) once again proved its elite standing in veterinary education, producing six topnotchers in the recent Veterinarians Computer-Based Licensure Examination. Leading this triumphant group is Dr. Xyryl Lynx Doctor, who seized the coveted Rank 1 spot with an exemplary rating of 91.04% bringing significant pride to the university. Dr. Doctor was joined by Dr. John King U. Valdez with 90.64% (Rank 2), Dr. Myca Ella S. Pastidio with 90.22% (Rank 5), Dr. Ali Zandra P. Luis with 89.98% (Rank 8 ), Dr. Marc Joseph S. Tagarino with 89.86% (Rank 9), and Dr. Joshua Lawrence G. Palma with 89.56% (Rank 10), completing the university's stunning dominance of the licensure exam's Top 10 roster. The 131 successful "Golden Grains" collectively showcased their brilliance, powering the University to achieve an outstanding 89.73% institutional passing rate and securing the rank of the Second Top Performing School nationwide with 100 or more examinees. The University Administration extends its warmest congratulations to the new veterinarians, their proud parents, and the dedicated faculty and staff of the CVSM for their relentless commitment to excellence. Congratulations to all our new Veterinary Doctors! List of passers: 1. Dr. Bryle Allen Abad 2. Dr. Bryan Anthony Abanilla 3. Dr. Gwyneth Abrigo 4. Dr. Daisy Acuña 5. Dr. Coleen Jazmin Adao 6. Dr. Angelo Bien Adviento 7. Dr. Ian Lorenzo Aguilar 8. Dr. Gellie Ann Aguinaldo 9. Dr. Julienne Alexandra Agustin 10. Dr. Lemoel John Agustin 11. Dr. Shaina Lyka Agustin 12. Dr. Ivy Marie Alfaro 13. Dr. Poiein Andrada 14. Dr. Jeshua Antonio 15. Dr. Ronald Francis Aquino 16. Dr. Angelika Marie Aquitania 17. Dr. Jade Ariston 18. Dr. Roschelle Van Aum 19. Dr. Joshua Avellanoza 20. Dr. Princess Queennie Babas 21. Dr. Jericho Baguistan 22. Dr. Anna Marie Balaca 23. Dr. Danica Mae Baltazar 24. Dr. Aza Lea Anne Barbosa 25. Dr. Ma. Andrea Nicolle Barrientos 26. Dr. Jonah Louise Batungbacal 27. Dr. Shaira Flor Bautista 28. Dr. Christian Bauto 29. Dr. Zharina Beltran 30. Dr. Patrick Bernabe 31. Dr. Judith Bince 32. Dr. Darrel Briones 33. Dr. Lordjay Nolie Bueno 34. Dr. Kaycee Joline Cabral 35. Dr. Hannah Joy Cadiz 36. Dr. William Arthur Calica 37. Dr. Deidrey Camua 38. Dr. Rhyniel Josh Canta 39. Dr. Francis Nathan Capule 40. Dr. Edmon Capuno 41. Dr. Carmela Flor Carbonel 42. Dr. Eric Oliver Catausan 43. Dr. Dorothy Joy Cruz 44. Dr. Aaron Nichol Dacumos 45. Dr. Alyanna De Guzman 46. Dr. Darlene Grace De Guzman 47. Dr. Hannah De La Rosa 48. Dr. Rogelyn De Leon 49. Dr. Krisceline De Vera 50. Dr. Ana Isabel Del Rosario 51. Dr. Dannah Elida Dela Cruz 52. Dr. Leann Mae Dela Cruz 53. Dr. Zuriel Gabe Dela Fuente 54. Dr. Katrina Delos Reyes 55. Dr. Vhon Wilmer Destor 56. Dr. Xyryl Lynx Doctor 57. Dr. Elaine Duazo 58. Dr. Vincent Giego Dumael 59. Dr. Drexter Escobar 60. Dr. Marielle Esporna 61. Dr. Carl Joshua Fernando 62. Dr. Mei Kathleen Floresca 63. Dr. Angela Joy Gaffud 64. Dr. Alethea Luz Garcia 65. Dr. Gene Andrei Garcia 66. Dr. Juliane Gale Geraldizo 67. Dr. Marie France Gijapon 68. Dr. Florence Gay Gutierrez 69. Dr. Heinrique Dave Aloysius Ibasco 70. Dr. Kaye Neil Ignacio 71. Dr. Katrece Gabrielle Jaime 72. Dr. Jan Mariella Juliano 73. Dr. Martina Alessandra Lalin 74. Dr. Ryan Mikel Lanting 75. Dr. Kenneth Liao 76. Dr. Ali Zandra Luis 77. Dr. Samuel Mababa 78. Dr. Edwin Jr. Macabante 79. Dr. Ryan Maducdoc 80. Dr. Edsel John Magtoto 81. Dr. Jimuel Malaca 82. Dr. Maria Noriza Mallari 83. Dr. Peter Kyle Maloco 84. Dr. John Marius Mamaril 85. Dr. Kayeleen Mangugan 86. Dr. Justine Patrick Marmol 87. Dr. Alliester Mike Marquez 88. Dr. Nicole Rose Martin 89. Dr. Albert Christian Martizano 90. Dr. Angelika Mateo 91. Dr. Claudia Isabella Mendoza 92. Dr. Angelica Munar 93. Dr. Joshua Ryan Mungcal 94. Dr. Irish Eugene Ong 95. Dr. Jernina Angellette Padiernos 96. Dr. Joshua Lawrence Palma 97. Dr. Reynaliza Jane Pascual 98. Dr. Myca Ella Pastidio 99. Dr. Evander Perez 100. Dr. Eunice Peria 101. Dr. Reanne Mikaela Pineda 102. Dr. Ana Shiela Pinuela 103. Dr. Yessamin Polintan 104. Dr. May Regine Puno 105. Dr. Dixie Mei Ramirez 106. Dr. Wayne John Ramos 107. Dr. Kristine Ranches 108. Dr. Nicole Rovillos 109. Dr. Kenji Sab 110. Dr. Daryl Kate Sagun 111. Dr. Maricon San Jose 112. Dr. Marlon Sanchez 113. Dr. Rica Mae Sol 114. Dr. Marc Robert Soriano 115. Dr. Maricel Soriano 116. Dr. Leanne Joyce Sta. Maria 117. Dr. Mikhaela Bernadette Sumabat 118. Dr. Marc Joseph Tagarino 119. Dr. Clarice Tagasa 120. Dr. Jazzlyn Tamayo 121. Dr. Jan Marinni Tan 122. Dr. Anne Auldwyne Timenia 123. Dr. Faith Dianne Tobias 124. Dr. John Andreu Tolentino 125. Dr. Mark Daniel Traballo 126. Dr. Michelle Tumali 127. Dr. Andrea Ulatan 128. Dr. Dennise Zyna Mae Uy 129. Dr. John King Valdez 130. Dr. Donalyn Vigilia 131. Dr. Geanne Magdelaine Villanueva #SievingForExcellence

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CLSU Mushroom Center Spawns 35 Years of Excellence

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through the Center for Tropical Mushroom Research and Development (CTMRD), kicked off the 4-day celebration of its 35th Founding Anniversary with the theme “Honoring 35 Years of Pioneering Excellence: Cultivating Legacy, Advancing Innovations, and Sustaining Service for Generations” on July 20, 2026, at the RIE Amphitheater. Prominent individuals in the mushroom industry delivered an inspirational message, including Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Director and Board of Regents member, Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat, CTMRD founder and Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) President, Dr. Renato G. Reyes, and Science City of Muñoz City Agriculturist Mr. Lionel Parugrug, representing Hon. Baby Armi L. Alvarez. They reminded the audience of this milestone's significance and honored the achievements of those who have contributed to the growth of both the mushroom initiative and the CTMRD. Meanwhile, Mr. Carl Vincent D. Gapasin, a CLSU alumnus and the current Program Head Coordinator of the Department of Agriculture's National Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture Program, highlighted the center's critical role in agricultural development. “This is precisely why institutions like CTMRD are indispensable; you serve as a bridge between scientific discovery and practical application," Gapasin stated. "Every technology developed creates new opportunities for agencies like the Bureau of Plant Industry and the Department of Agriculture to bring these innovations closer to our communities,” he added. Furthermore, one of the highlights of the event was the launching of Mush. PH: Mushroom Philippines Innovation Network and the oath-taking of its elected officials, and the book launching of CTMRD’s Mykollet: A compendium of Tropical Mushrooms of the Philippines. Among those in attendance were representatives from ASCOT, Bulacan State University, Visayas State University, Iligan Institute of Technology, Golden State College, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Pangasinan State University, Adamson University, De La Salle University, Far Eastern University, and the Muñoz Local Government Unit.

Jul. 21, 2026

CLSU, LGU Muñoz Advance Proposed S&T Park Development Through Strategic Engagements with PEZA and PPP Center

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through the Office of the Vice President for Business Affairs (OVPBA), continues to strengthen the development of the proposed CLSU Knowledge, Innovation, Science and Technology (KIST) Park through strategic engagements with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center of the Philippines. On July 7, CLSU met with officials from the PPP Center including Assistant Secretary and PPP Center Deputy Executive Director, Mr. Eleazar E. Ricote and the Local Capacity Building Division Assistant Chief, Mr. Ysrael Camacho to explore Public-Private Partnership opportunities that could support the University's infrastructure and innovation priorities. The discussions highlighted the PPP Center's technical and advisory services, as well as potential partnership models that can help accelerate the realization of the KIST Park and other strategic development initiatives. Building on this initiative, Dr. Karenina B. Romualdo, Vice President for Business Affairs and Chair of the Special Economic Zone Act (SEZA), CLSU KIST Park and PPP Committee, joined the delegation from the Science City of Muñoz led by the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (LEDIPO), headed by Engr. Jose A. Ruiz, Jr., in a high-level consultation with PEZA on July 16, to discuss the proposed registration of specialized economic zones in the city. The PEZA officials were led by Ecozone Development Department Manager, Mr. Ludwig O. Daza and Project Development Officer, Ms. Kyle Paula N. Espinoza, who discussed the establishment of PEZA-registered economic zones that will boost investments and strengthen the city's competitiveness. During the consultation, the Science City of Muñoz presented its investment profile and proposed economic zones for the agro-industrial, commercial, and information technology sectors. CLSU, meanwhile, presented its vision for innovation- and research-driven economic zones that will promote technology commercialization, industry collaboration, and investments in pharmaceutical manufacturing and research. Both meetings marked the culmination of a series of consultations and technical discussions between CLSU and the Science City of Muñoz to align development strategies, identify priority investment areas, and refine the proposed ecozone for PEZA registration. These engagements demonstrate CLSU's commitment to transforming research and innovation into drivers of economic growth through strategic partnerships, sustainable investments, and industry collaboration. The University remains dedicated to working closely with government agencies and local stakeholders in advancing the KIST Park as a catalyst for science, technology, innovation, and inclusive regional development in Central Luzon. #SievingForExcellence

Jul. 20, 2026

CLSU Spearheads Tree-Planting Activity of CLAARRDEC to Kick-off its Golden Anniversary

Early this morning, July 3, the Central Luzon State University (CLSU), serving as the base agency of the Central Luzon Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (CLAARRDEC), spearheaded a tree-planting activity to officially kick off the Consortium’s pre-celebration of its 50th Founding Anniversary. Held in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, the activity was graced by Hon. Ricardo Manucdoc, Vice Mayor of Carranglan, who joined and led the volunteers in planting more than a thousand robusta coffee seedlings. In his message, Vice Mayor Manucdoc shared that the municipality has been conducting similar initiatives since 2022 as part of its efforts to rehabilitate mountain areas devastated by forest fires. “Nagpapasalamat kami dahil ang CLSU ay laging tumutugon sa ating mga pangangailangan at adbokasiya,” said Vice Mayor Manucdoc. “Kami po ay aasahan ninyong maging kapartner sa mga ganitong adhikain,” he added, reaffirming the municipality’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable partnerships. Around 50 participants from CLSU and CLAARRDEC took part in the activity, led by Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, University President and Chair of the CLAARRDEC Regional Research and Development Coordinating Council, together with Dr. Emmanuel M. Vera Cruz, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Extension and Consortium Director; Mr. Neal A. Del Rosario, Director of the Small Ruminant Center and Consortium Deputy Director; and Assoc. Prof. Maria Adrielle S. Estigoy, Presidential Assistant for Strategic Communication and Regional Science Communication Cluster Coordinator. In his message, President Abella expressed his gratitude to the LGU of Carranglan for warmly welcoming CLSU and CLAARRDEC, emphasizing that the activity gave greater significance to the Consortium’s golden anniversary celebration. “Natutuwa po kami sa patuloy ninyong pagbahagi sa aming gawain. We continue to be partners for development,” he stressed. Anchored on the theme, “CLAARRDEC at 50: Connecting Science, Society, and Sustainability,” the tree-planting initiative symbolizes the Consortium’s enduring commitment to advancing sustainable development in agriculture, fisheries, environment, and natural resources. The planting of more than five hundred robusta coffee seedlings reflects CLAARRDEC’s continuing efforts to promote environmental conservation while strengthening partnerships with local communities. The activity was further supported by various civic organizations and vloggers/influencers and was made possible through the assistance of the CLSU Center for Climate Change and Environmental Management. In solidarity with the celebration, other CLAARRDEC member institutions will likewise conduct a tree-planting activity in their respective areas, demonstrating the Consortium’s shared commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation as it marks five decades of service to the region.

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