The Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) Office of Negros Oriental State University successfully conducted the activity entitled “𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩” at the NORSU-CIT AVR, gathering faculty members and researchers across NORSU campuses for a two-day collaborative learning experience. The day formally opened with inspiring remarks from 𝘋𝘳. 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘔. 𝘠𝘳𝘢𝘥, who emphasized the value of strong research foundations. The two-day workshop unfolded with purpose—from grounding preliminaries to hands-on sessions that challenged participants to think deeper about their research. Day 1 set the tone with topic ideation and identifying research gaps, allowing participants to turn initial ideas into clearer directions through discussion and collaboration. Day 2 focused into essential components like data mining, ethics, budgeting, and work planning. Each session added another layer of understanding, making the proposal-writing process feel less overwhelming and more achievable. The workshop activities and proposal pitch presentations gave everyone a chance to apply what they learned and gain valuable feedback. The event wasn’t just about completing the workshop sessions but also about experiencing growth at every step of the process. From uncertainty to clarity, from ideas to structured proposals, participants walked away more confident and ready to bring their research to life. Behind this fruitful workshop were the dedicated resource speakers and facilitators—𝘋𝘳. 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘔. 𝘠𝘳𝘢𝘥, University Research Unit Head; 𝘋𝘳. 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘈. 𝘈𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘰, University Community Extension Director; 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧. 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘚. 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘯̃𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴, Ethics Committee Chair; and 𝘔𝘴. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘢 𝘍. 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘳, Research Staff. Also present at the event and contributed their insights as well were 𝘋𝘳. 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯 𝘏𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘗. 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰, University ITSO Director/IPTBM Head; 𝘋𝘳. 𝘋𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰 𝘛. 𝘉𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘥, DOST Balik Scientist Awardee; and 𝘋𝘳. 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘚. 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘰, 𝘑𝘳., University Research and Development Director. The workshop concluded with closing remarks from 𝘋𝘳. 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘗. 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘢𝘥𝘰, 𝘑𝘳., who highlighted the importance of perseverance, collaboration, and continued commitment to producing meaningful and impactful research.

Negros Oriental State University, through the Research, Development and Extension (RDE) Office, recently conducted the “𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 (𝐆𝐈𝐒) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠” at NORSU Bayawan-Sta. Catalina Campus, initiated by 𝘋𝘳. 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘴 𝘔. 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯, Campus Director for Research (NORSU - BSC), whose faculty and staff took a deep dive into the exciting world of spatial data and mapping technologies. During the two-day training, participants discovered that maps aren’t just the paper you’ve usually seen—they’re powerful tools for seeing patterns, planning solutions, and transforming communities as technology evolves. Attendees got hands-on with data collection, analysis, and visualization, turning complex information into clear insights through the thorough guidance and expertise of 𝘋𝘳. 𝘋𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰 𝘛. 𝘉𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘥, DOST Balik Scientist Awardee. From lively exercises to practical demos, the training proved that geospatial technology isn’t just science, but it’s also a game-changer for research and development. By the end of the training, the participants walked away not only with sharper technical skills but also a fresh perspective on the power of data-driven solutions. In just two days, knowledge was elevated from the ground up—equipping researchers to map, measure, and make a difference in their communities.

Negros Oriental State University through the Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) Office successfully hosted the first leg of the “𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 (𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐃-𝐑) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔,” gathering passionate faculty-researchers and dedicated evaluators in a shared mission to refine ideas, elevate standards, and ensure that every proposed study carries both scholarly depth and real-world relevance. The two-day review officially opened at the ST AVR, where faculty-researchers, evaluators, and organizers gathered for a unifying Opening Program before dispersing to their respective venues and disciplines. The ceremony set the tone—celebrating collaboration, excellence, and the shared commitment to elevate research standards across the University with the inspiring messages from 𝘋𝘳. 𝘌𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘍. 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘰, 𝘑𝘳., Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension; 𝘋𝘳. 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘊. 𝘋𝘦 𝘎𝘶𝘻𝘮𝘢𝘯, Vice President for Academic Affairs; and 𝘋𝘳. 𝘙𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘖. 𝘛𝘢𝘺𝘤𝘰, University Campus Director. Day 1 unfolded simultaneously at two different venues and disciplines. At the ST AVR, the spotlight shone on Engineering and Technology—where smart systems, innovative designs, and future-ready solutions took center stage. Meanwhile, at the CAS AVR, research rooted in Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries, and Coastal initiatives highlighted sustainability, resilience, and community-driven impact. The momentum continued on Day 2, with the spotlight exclusively on the CAS AVR, where research in Social Sciences, Education, and Allied Sciences took the floor. The conversations shifted from machines and ecosystems to minds and communities—tackling human behavior, learning innovations, public policy, health, and social transformation with equal intensity and purpose. The exchange of ideas created an atmosphere charged with intellectual energy. Constructive dialogue sparked clarity, collaboration fueled creativity, and every feedback session became an opportunity for growth. URID-R 2026 proved that excellence is not accidental—it is the result of rigorous review, open minds, and a collective drive to do better. Before the event wrapped up, certificates were distributed to the presenters and evaluators. Afterwards, 𝘋𝘳. 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘚. 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘰, 𝘑𝘳., University Research and Development Director, delivered his closing remarks, commending the presenters and evaluators for their dedication and professionalism throughout the sessions. As the two-day review concluded, one thing was clear, this was not just about approval—it was about progress. With refined proposals and renewed motivation, the University community moves forward, united in advancing research, fostering innovation, and shaping solutions that truly make a difference.

Negros Oriental State University (NORSU), through the Research, Development and Extension (RDE) Office, successfully conducted an engaging and high-impact two-day “𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝟐,” held at CAS AVR (Day 1) and LAW ROOM 303 (Day 2). The training brought together eager learners and geospatial enthusiasts ready to level up their skills in advanced remote sensing techniques. 𝘋𝘳. 𝘌𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘍. 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘰, 𝘑𝘳., Vice President for Research, Development and Extension, officially opened the training with an inspiring message that highlighted the transformative potential of remote sensing in research and development. This training immersed participants in advanced remote sensing, equipping them with hands-on skills in image enhancement, classification, and change detection using satellite and aerial imagery within a GIS environment. Through interactive demonstrations and practical exercises, attendees learned to turn raw geospatial data into actionable insights. The course went beyond technical skills, focusing on the art of analyzing and interpreting remotely sensed data to craft thematic maps and decision-support tools. These outputs are crucial for environmental assessment, land-use planning, agricultural development, and disaster risk management, where informed decisions make a lasting impact. Throughout the training, 𝘋𝘳. 𝘋𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰 𝘛. 𝘉𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘥, a Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Balik Scientist Awardee, expertly facilitated the sessions, guiding participants with his extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in remote sensing. As the resource expert, he provided in-depth discussions, practical demonstrations, and real-world insights that enriched the overall learning experience. The training concluded with the awarding of certificates, celebrating two days of hands-on learning, meaningful collaboration, and the launch of new research possibilities.

Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) recently hosted a dynamic two-day “𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬,” held at CIT AVR. The activity was spearheaded by the Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) Office through the 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 (𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦), which unites passionate researchers and faculty members eager to elevate the quality and readiness of their scholarly work for publication. The program formally commenced with the inspiring opening remarks from 𝘋𝘳. 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘚. 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘰, 𝘑𝘳., University Research and Development Director, who underscored the intent, importance, and long-term vision behind the training initiative. Throughout the sessions, participants engaged in in-depth discussions on research structure, journal selection, ethical considerations, and effective scholarly writing techniques. Intellectual Property Clearance and Copyright processes were also covered, which is now a requirement for technology-related manuscript submissions—ensuring compliance and protection of innovations. Practical insights and guided workshops empowered attendees to refine their manuscripts, strengthen their arguments, and enhance the overall impact of their research outputs. The training featured esteemed speakers: 𝘋𝘳. 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘊. 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢, University Publication Unit Head; 𝘋𝘳. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘋𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘈. 𝘗𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨, Prism Copyeditor; 𝘋𝘳. 𝘙𝘢𝘭𝘱𝘩 𝘈. 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯̃𝘰, Curriculum and Instruction Director; and 𝘋𝘳. 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯 𝘏𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘗. 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰, Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management Head. Their expertise and mentorship significantly enriched the learning experience, further empowering NORSU researchers to transform their work into publishable contributions that advance knowledge and create meaningful impact in their respective fields. The training concluded with a motivational message from 𝘋𝘳. 𝘌𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘍. 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘰, 𝘑𝘳., Vice President for Research, Development and Extension, who encouraged participants to cascade their newly gained insights to their respective colleges and campuses—ensuring that the knowledge shared during the sessions continues to ripple across the University and strengthen its culture of research excellence.

The FTO Search Training-Workshop strengthened NORSU’s culture of IP-conscious research by empowering innovators to turn ideas into market-ready and legally sound solutions. This initiative both championed innovation and integrity through the expertise of 𝘋𝘳. 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯 𝘏𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘗. 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰, Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management Unit Head; 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧. 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘚. 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘯̃𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴, Ethics Committee Chair; together with the training facilitators—𝘔𝘳. 𝘓𝘰𝘶𝘪𝘦 𝘉. 𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯, IPTBM Unit Project Staff; 𝘔𝘴. 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘦 𝘉. 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘰 and 𝘔𝘳. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤 𝘒𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘝. 𝘔𝘢𝘹𝘪𝘯𝘰, Patent Drafters.

Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) successfully conducted the two-day "𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧", held at the Library Conference Room. The activity was spearheaded by the Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) Office through the 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 (𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦) in collaboration with the Graduate School, empowering graduate students and research advisers to transform theses into publication-ready manuscripts aligned with the standards of reputable academic journals. Day 1 formally began through the wisdom-filled welcoming remarks of 𝘋𝘳. 𝘌𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘍. 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘰, 𝘑𝘳.,Vice President for Research, Development and Extension, followed by 𝘋𝘳. 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘚. 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘰, 𝘑𝘳., University Research and Development Director, expressing the scope and intent of the training. The discussion proper led to sessions on why authors should publish, how to select appropriate journals and understanding indexing, converting theses into publishable manuscripts, authorship and ethical considerations, and guidelines for submission using the Open Journal System (OJS) platform. Day 2 continued the momentum, starting with participants sharing their learnings that set a reflective yet purposeful tone for the day. Seamlessly, this transitioned into focused hands-on learning through mentoring sessions, draft manuscript presentations, and expert feedback, allowing participants to refine their work and address key areas for improvement. The training was further enriched by discussions on the peer review process and strategies for responding to reviewers’ comments and manuscript rejections. The training was made both possible and truly enriching through the invaluable insights and guidance of distinguished experts, including 𝘋𝘳. 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘊. 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢, University Publication Unit Head; 𝘋𝘳. 𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘨 𝘕. 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘨𝘪𝘰, Prism Editor-in-Chief and University International Relations Director; 𝘋𝘳. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘋𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘈. 𝘗𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨, Prism Copyeditor; 𝘋𝘳. 𝘙𝘢𝘭𝘱𝘩 𝘈. 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯̃𝘰, Curriculum and Instruction Director and Prism Associate Editor for Language and Literature; and 𝘋𝘳. 𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘉. 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘵, Biology Department Chair and Prism Associate Editor for Biology. 𝘋𝘳. 𝘋𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰 𝘛. 𝘉𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘥, DOST Balik Scientist Awardee; 𝘋𝘳. 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈. 𝘉𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘯, Prism Associate Editor for Mathematics Education; 𝘋𝘳. 𝘈𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦 𝘔. 𝘍𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘹, Gender and Development Director; and 𝘋𝘳. 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘗. 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘢𝘥𝘰, 𝘑𝘳., former Prism Editor-in-Chief, also shared their knowledge to the attendees. Afterwards, the certificates were distributed to both participants and speakers. The training ended with a heartfelt message and closing prayer by 𝘋𝘳. 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘚. 𝘓𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘢, Graduate School Dean.

Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) successfully conducted the first leg of the 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 with the theme “𝘗𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘐𝘗 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯,” held at Feliz Pension House, Bais City, Negros Oriental. The activity was spearheaded by the Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) Office through the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐁𝐌) 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭, marking another milestone in strengthening the University’s drive towards innovation and intellectual property protection across campuses. The three-day training immersed participants in hands-on sessions on patent searching using recognized databases and practical techniques in drafting patent claims, descriptions, and drawings. The workshop challenged faculty members to transform their research ideas into concrete patent and utility model drafts ready for potential filing, bridging the gap between innovation and protection.
Faculty members from the Guihulngan, Bais, Mabinay, Pamplona, and Siaton campuses, together with the heads of specialized centers, actively engaged in the activity. The training specifically aimed to boost patent participation in campuses with lower filing rates, as well as empowering educators to be confident in protecting and maximizing their innovations.
The first leg set a strong foundation through the guidance of distinguished resource speakers—𝘋𝘳. 𝘙𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘫𝘰 𝘙. 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘰, CIT-BSC Associate Dean; 𝘋𝘳. 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘚. 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘰, 𝘑𝘳., University Research and Development Director; 𝘋𝘳. 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯 𝘏𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘗. 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰, Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) Unit Head; 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧. 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘚. 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘯̃𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴, Ethics Committee Chair; together with the training facilitators—𝘔𝘳. 𝘓𝘰𝘶𝘪𝘦 𝘉. 𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯, Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) Unit Project Staff; 𝘔𝘴. 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘦 𝘉. 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘰 and 𝘔𝘳. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤 𝘒𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘝. 𝘔𝘢𝘹𝘪𝘯𝘰, Patent Drafters.

To further extend its impact, a second leg of the training is set to engage faculty members from Main Campus I, Main Campus II, and the Bayawan Campus. Join us as we keep the momentum going—turning bright ideas into protected innovations and taking NORSU’s innovation culture to the next level!

The Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) Unit, through Research, Development and Extension Office spearheaded a “𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 (𝐈𝐏) 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥” held at the University’s ST AVR. The event convened key University officials, researchers, and partner agencies such TESDA and NOCCI to help shape a more responsive and innovation-driven framework. The morning session centered on the presentation of the revised IP Manual and Tech Transfer Protocol, while juxtaposing with the old versions that were both introduced by the IPTBM Unit Head, 𝘋𝘳. 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯 𝘏𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘗. 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰. Stakeholders, including representatives from partner agencies such as 𝘔𝘳. 𝘗𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘭 (TESDA) and 𝘔𝘴. 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘯 (NOCCI) actively engaged in the process, with suggestions being solicited and immediately considered, while questions were raised, clarified, and addressed through open and constructive dialogue. In the afternoon, the program transitioned into the “𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠” that was moderated by 𝘋𝘳. 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘚. 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘰 𝘑𝘳., Director for Research. This session revisited existing partnerships while also exploring potential collaborations between the University and its stakeholders. Participants shared their respective programs and identified areas where these initiatives could align and work synergistically with NORSU’s research and innovation agenda, paving the way for joint projects and mutual support. The activity highlighted the power of collaboration in transforming research into real-world solutions. Through these discussions, the RDE Office and IPTBM Unit reinforced their commitment to fostering an ecosystem where ideas are protected, partnerships are strengthened, and innovations create lasting value for the University, partner agencies, and the wider community.

The Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) Office of Negros Oriental State University recently hosted the “𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡” at the NORSU-CIT AVR, bringing together faculty and researchers eager to amplify the impact of their studies.
This capacity-building workshop equipped participants with the skills to transform completed research into compelling policy briefs and publication-ready articles—turning raw data into actionable insights and research into solutions that make a difference.
𝘋𝘳. 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘊. 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢, Head of the University Publication Unit, and the guest expert, guided the participants in learning how to communicate their findings with clarity, relevance, and persuasive evidence. The event was also honored by the presence of 𝘋𝘳. 𝘌𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘍. 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘰, 𝘑𝘳., Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension, and 𝘋𝘳. 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘈. 𝘈𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘰, Director for Community Extension.

The Research, Development and Extension (RDE) Office of Negros Oriental State University gathered Research and Innovation Program Heads from various campuses and colleges for a university-wide 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 held at the University ST AVR.
The activity served as a dynamic platform to align strategic directions, harmonize policies, and strengthen implementation strategies for research and innovation. Program Heads shared updates and insights, while discussions focused on clarifying roles, addressing challenges, and maximizing the impact of ongoing initiatives.
It became more than just coordination. The meeting highlighted the value of collaboration and synergy—bringing together leaders from across NORSU to pursue a common vision of ensuring that research and extension programs remain responsive and relevant.
The activity was initiated by 𝘋𝘳. 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘚. 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘰, Director for Research, with the leadership and support of 𝘋𝘳. 𝘌𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘍. 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘰, 𝘑𝘳., Vice President for Research, Development and Extension. This event reflects NORSU’s unwavering commitment to advancing research excellence, fostering innovation, and driving positive societal change.

The Research, Development and Extension (RDE) Office, under the leadership of 𝘋𝘳. 𝘌𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘍. 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘰, 𝘑𝘳., Vice President for Research, Development and Extension, successfully conducted a Consultative Meeting for the 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬, and 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐃𝐄 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥. The activity was held at the University Library Conference Room and aimed to strengthen research directions in alignment with institutional and local priorities.
The meeting was highlighted by comprehensive presentations and in-depth discussions, where participants shared valuable inputs to refine the proposed and existing research centers and other priority areas. These exchanges guided them in crafting strategies that would ensure relevance, responsiveness, and sustainability of future research initiatives. This was attended by faculty, researchers, directors, administrators, industry partners, and community representatives. The gathering provided a collaborative platform for sharing perspectives, aligning goals, and reinforcing the university’s role in advancing research-based solutions for societal development. The active participation of stakeholders underscored the collective commitment to innovation and academic excellence.
𝘋𝘳. 𝘕𝘰𝘦𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘫𝘰𝘯 𝘌. 𝘠𝘢𝘴𝘪, University President, was also present during the activity, where he shared his insights and expressed his continued support for the research agenda, emphasizing that as long as it serves the greater good, it will have his full backing. He further noted that once the initiatives demonstrate strong potential, the establishment of dedicated offices would be possible.
The consultative meeting concluded with key agreements on the research thrusts and priority areas that will serve as the foundation for the upcoming RDE Manual. Moving forward, these outputs will guide the establishment of functional research centers and the implementation of programs that uphold the university’s mission of fostering knowledge creation, extension services, and community impact.