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๐๐š๐ซ๐’๐”, ๐Š๐จ๐œ๐ก๐ข ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง

March 14, 2025

In an effort to strengthen institutional research collaborations, Partido State University (ParSU), proudly welcomes Dr. Teruyuki Shinbo, Professor of the Laboratory of Environmental Change and Sustainable Society Division of Environmental Science Graduate School of Kuroshio Science at Kochi University, Japan, for the International Scholarly Partnership: Preliminary Meeting and Fieldwork for Collaborative Research and Academic Exchange on March 14-17, 2025, in ParSU Goa campus and selected study sites.ย 

This initiative, organized by the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension and Knowledge Management, Center for Sustainable Communities and College of Fisheries and Marine Science, aims to broaden global partnerships, enhance the conduct of preliminary fieldwork and facilitate knowledge exchange and sharing in support of the upcoming Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Grants-in-Aid Research Project (2025-2027), led by Dr. Joela Mizchelle D. Dacillo of the ParSU College of Fisheries and Marine Science and in collaboration with Kochi University and the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region II.ย 

A key highlight of the event was the preliminary fieldwork conducted in select study sites in Sagรฑay, Camarines Sur, where researchers gathered initial data and assessed field conditions for upcoming projects. This crucial step ensures a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to future studies, laying the groundwork for impactful research and sustainable development initiatives.

This partnership reflects the vital role of interdisciplinary research in advancing coastal resource management. Thus, it serves as an avenue for ParSU to enhance its research capacity and position the former at the forefront of international research initiatives.ย 

As ParSU continues its efforts to bring its brand into the global arena, it remains steadfast in providing quality instruction, impactful research, and responsive extension services for more resilient and sustainable communities.ย 

๐˜—๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ค๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ต: ๐˜”๐˜ด. ๐˜”๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ๐˜บ ๐˜—๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ด

ParSU Strengthens International Research Ties with Kochi University

March 3, 2025

Partido State University (ParSU) welcomed Dr. Satoshi Kubota, a distinguished professor from the Department of Marine Resource Science and Head of the Kuroshio Science Unit at Kochi University, Japan, for an International Research Collaboration and Academic Engagement.ย 

Dr. Kubota delivered a Special Lecture on "Aquarium Tank Experiment for Coral Bleaching" to selected ParSU students, further strengthening ties between ParSU and Kochi University in marine science and research.

Through the collaborative efforts of the Office of the Vice President for Research Extension and Knowledge Management headed by Dr. Raul G. Bradecina, Research and Development Division, Extension Division, Center for Sustainable Communities, College of Fisheries and Marine Science, and College of Public Safety and Community Health, this activity marks a significant step in fostering international partnerships and advancing research initiatives that will benefit the community.ย 

With this, ParSU remains determined in its goal of internationalization by bridging gaps and collaborating with partners to promote research, marine conservation, and sustainability.ย 

photo credits: Mr. Mark Lyndon A. Garcia

๐๐š๐ซ๐’๐” ๐€๐๐ฏ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐…๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐’๐š๐ง ๐Œ๐ข๐ ๐ฎ๐ž๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐›๐จ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก

December 19, 2024, ParSU Boardroom

With the goal of enhancing sustainable practices that will create lasting benefits for the community, Partido State University (ParSU) Research and Development Division, in partnership with the College of Fisheries and Marine Sciences - Sagรฑay Campus, initializes the implementation of research and extension for improved and innovative processing of Abo (๐˜–๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ, ๐˜‰๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ & ๐˜š๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ, 1801) products in the surrounding Municipalities of San Miguel Bay.

With the expertise of Dr. Jose P. Peralta, a retired professor from the University of the Philippines Visayas, the project is set to redefine fisheries research and Abo processing methods. Dr. Peralta will guide discussions on key topics such as commercialization, packaging, product innovation, and USAID CHED UPScale Program, offering invaluable insights crucial to the project's successful execution.ย 

This initiative underscores ParSU's commitment to advancing sustainable practice through innovation that will benefit the university and the community

๐๐š๐ซ๐’๐”, ๐๐‡๐ˆ๐‹๐‰๐€๐๐Š๐”๐’ ๐’๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐ญ๐จ ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐€๐œ๐š๐๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐œ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐“๐ข๐ž๐ฌ

๐˜›๐˜–๐˜‹๐˜ˆ๐˜ - To formalize academic and research collaborations, Partido State University (ParSU) signs the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine-Japan Association for Kuroshio Science Promotion, Inc. (PHILJAPKUS) at ParSU, Goa, Camarines Sur.ย 


This partnership will serve as an avenue for joint research projects, benefiting the faculty and students of ParSU through capacity-building initiatives. The collaboration also opens doors to research funding and grants, helping elevate the university's global standing. The MOA promotes a more sustainable practice in resource management that will positively impact the local community. In his welcome remarks, Dr. Raul G. Bradecina, ParSU Vice President for Research, Extension, and Knowledge Management, emphasized the importance of science-driven protection and the rational use of resources to support resource-dependent communities. "I believe in sustained accumulation of knowledge to enhance our instruction and drive innovation," he said, underscoring the value of continuous learning in the academic field.


Supporting this, Dr. Arnel B. Zarcedo, ParSU President, reflected on the long-standing collaboration with Kochi University, enriching ParSU's understanding of science and the transformative power of global academic connections. "Today, we strengthen the bond by taking it a step further with PHILJAPKUS opening new doors for our faculty and researchers to grow, innovate, and create lasting impacts." he ended.ย Dr. Alex Camaya, PHILJAPKUS President, said that the initiative is not just about showcasing the studies to the ParSU faculty; it is also a way of friendship and reunion, especially for the mentors who guided them through the challenges at Kochi University. "At the end of this event, we aim for fruitful outcomes to fulfill our organization's mission, which includes fostering research partnerships, lecture series, and academic activities," he concluded.


PHILJAPKUS mentorsโ€”part of the Kuroshio Science Program and alumni of Kochi Universityโ€”will lead a series of initiatives to advance academic exchange and research opportunities.ย 


The MOA signing between ParSU and PHILJAPKUS marks a milestone in building global connections and promoting academic excellence at ParSU, highlighting its commitment to providing quality education and promoting sustainable and resilient communities.ย 


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๐๐š๐ซ๐’๐”, ๐๐‡๐ˆ๐‹๐‰๐€๐๐Š๐”๐’ ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก

December 10-12, 2024, RDE Training Hall

Partido State University (ParSU) hosts the Innovative Research Mentoring Program in partnership with the Philippine-Japan Association for Kuroshio Science Promotion, Inc. (PHILJAPKUS).ย 

This initiative brings together distinguished experts from government agencies and top universities to guide and mentor the ParSU faculty in advancing innovative research.ย 

On its first wave from December 10, 2024, to December 12, 2024, it will focus on Concept Note-Making and One-on-One Mentoring Sessions that will be discussed by Dr. Alvin Monotilla from the University of San Carlos and Dr. Emma Ballad from the Department of Agriculture, BFAR Region II respectively.ย 

Continuing the goal of advancement, the second wave from December 17, 2024 to December 19, 2024 will feature more inspiring mentors, which includes guests from Bicol University, namely Dr. Renan Bobiles and Dr. Katrina Canon, guests from Batangas State University, namely Dr. Jayvee Saco, Dr. Jonel Corral, and Dr. Joshua Vacarizas, Dr. Donna Guarte-Valida from Visayas State University, and Dr. Kristian Aldea from Catanduanes State University. Further, Dr. Gyo Itani of the Kochi University and Dr. Yumi Henmi of the Kyoto University of Japan will join the mentoring program via Zoom.ย 

This program includes one-on-one consultations tailored to participantsโ€™ concept notes or draft proposals, research collaborations, and dynamic mentoring sessions. The event will culminate with a message of commitment from the faculty participants, affirming their dedication to advancing research excellence.ย 

ParSU remains steadfast in its commitment to building a stronger and more innovative research culture, ensuring quality and excellence along the journey.ย 

photo credits: Sir Mark Lyndon A. Garcia

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