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PhD in Aquaculture Students Lead First Seagrass Ecosystem Assessment in Dasol, Pangasinan

Oct. 24, 2023

Alvin Reyes | SCO

Graduate students of the College of Fisheries taking PhD in Aquaculture conducted a two-day assessment of the seagrass ecosystem in Dasol, Pangasinan on March 18-19, 2023 to determine the present status of the said ecosystem in the area. In coordination with the Dasol Municipal Agriculture Office, Ms. Villalyn N. Orias, the focal person for fisheries assisted the group to identify the sites in Barangay Tambobong and Uli. The activity included the evaluation and collection of samples using the transect-quadrat method, assessment of species composition, seagrass cover, relative density, biomass estimate, environmental quality, as well as the presence of associated microbenthic fauna. In terms of water quality, important parameters were monitored using digital equipment while the characteristics of the sediment were determined at the Regional Soils Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 3. Meanwhile, the disturbances and management measures were identified through personal interviews with the key informants. Initial results disclosed that Tambobong was more polluted than Uli that could be due to anthropogenic factors, as the area is one of Dasol’s tourist destinations. In addition, the local government has underdeveloped Coastal Resource Management plan to support the sustainability of the town’s aquatic resources. The findings were forwarded to the Municipal Agriculture Office and the researchers received commendation for pioneering an initiative that will provide basis in identifying management strategies for the town’s vital ecosystem. Dasol is one of the coastal municipalities of Pangasinan with rich fisheries resources and because of its significant production of salt with almost 10,000 salt beds operating across coastal and riverine villages, the town was dubbed as the “Home of Quality Salt”. 

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Central Luzon State University (CLSU) has maintained its impressive standing in the latest AppliedHE Public and Private University rankings, affirming its position among the best universities in Asia and in the Philippines as it secured a ranking in the 201-220 bracket, improving its position to 2nd among public universities in the country and 1st in Central Luzon. CLSU shares its national ranking with Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Davao Del Norte State College, West Visayas State University, and Pangasinan State University, while the University of the Philippines continues to hold the top spot. The 2026 AppliedHE edition has expanded its coverage to include institutions across the entire Asia region, moving beyond its previous focus on the ASEAN region. This broader scope reflects a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to evaluating university performance across the continent. Open this link to see the full list: https://appliedhe.com/all-asia-public-university-ranking-2026/ #SievingForExcellence #CLSUGoingGlobal All Asia Public University Ranking 2026 - AppliedHE

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CEn Produces 16 New Licensed Civil Engineers

The College of Engineering (CEn) celebrates the newest batch of 16 licensed civil engineers who recently took the challenging November 2025 Civil Engineering Licensure Examination given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). Their success has resulted in an institutional passing rate of 17.78%, an achievement that underscores their persistence and intellectual fortitude. To our new Civil Engineers, our warmest congratulations on reaching this pivotal career milestone! We also extend our profound encouragement to those who did not achieve the desired outcome this time. Your resilience is valued, and this setback is merely a pause in your professional journey. The entire CLSU Community supports your commitment, and we look forward to celebrating your inevitable success when the time is right for you. Padayon, Sielesyuans!

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Pres. Abella Attends Senate Plenary Hearing on FY 2026 SUC Budgets

University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella joined fellow State Universities and Colleges (SUC) leaders during the Senate plenary deliberation on the proposed FY 2026 SUC expenditure program held on November 24, 2025, at the GSIS Building, Pasay City. Prior to the plenary session, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chair Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, together with Commissioners Ricmar Aquino, Myrna Mallari, and Michelle Ong, met with SUC presidents to discuss the Commission’s priority initiatives, including research and development (R&D) programs aimed at strengthening production in the agriculture and aquatic sectors. Chair Agrupis also announced that the free higher education accumulated deficiency to SUCs is now set to be given. In addition, the allocation details for higher education institutions nationwide were presented and clarified. After more than two hours of deliberation, the budget for higher education institutions was approved at almost 140 billion pesos. Of the total proposed budget, CLSU is set to receive 1.2 billion pesos for FY 2026, placing it third among SUCs outside the National Capital Region with the highest budget allocation, next to Mindanao State University and Mariano Marcos State University. Also in attendance during the Senate plenary hearing were Ms. Jinky Parugrug, Financial Management Services Director, Ms. Clarissa Valeriano, Budget Office Chief, and Assoc. Prof. Maria Adrielle Estigoy, Presidential Management Services (PMS) Director, Mr. Roberto Miguel Sayco, and Mr. Florence Dave Asuncion, from the Office of the President and PMS, respectively.

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