Four key officials from Partido State University (ParSU) have successfully completed leadership programs under the Leadership Essentials Courses at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Their participation was made possible through a scholarship from the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) Higher Education Upskilling and Study for Advancement of Staff and Faculty (HUSAY) program.

𝐷𝑟. 𝑅𝑖𝑛𝑎 𝐴𝑏𝑛𝑒𝑟-𝑃𝑢𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑎 (Dean, College of Business and Management), 𝑀𝑠. 𝐶ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑦𝑙𝑦𝑛 𝑅. 𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜 (Head, Records Management Unit), and 𝐸𝑛𝑔𝑟. 𝐾𝑖𝑒𝑟 𝑃. 𝐺𝑎𝑠𝑔𝑎 (Head, University Planning Office) finished the Digital Leadership Certificate Program in which they honed essential skills in strategic leadership and decision-making, advanced management practices, global adaptability, and driving organizational transformation.

On the other hand, 𝑀𝑠. 𝑁𝑦𝑚𝑝ℎ𝑎 𝐿. 𝐺𝑜 (Supervising Administrative Officer) completed the Leadership and Management Certificate Program where she studied to develop strategies for fostering an engaging work environment, recognizing work styles to enhance collaboration, aligning personal and organizational goals, nurturing a positive culture, and promoting feedback and idea-sharing.

The completion of these prestigious programs highlights Partido State University’s commitment to investing in the continuous professional development of its leaders, ensuring the institution remains adaptive and forward-thinking in the evolving landscape of higher education.

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The Wharton School, founded in 1881 through a donation from Joseph Wharton, co-founder of Bethlehem Steel, is the business school of the University of Pennsylvania, a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia. As the world's oldest collegiate business school, Wharton is one of six Ivy League business schools and a global leader in business education.

By: Engr. Kier P. Gasga, Head, University Planning Office

December 12-13, 2024, ParSU Gymnasium

With its commitment to enhancing its global capacity through research and innovation, Partido State University (ParSU) hosts the Symposium on Research and Innovation towards Competitiveness and Internationalization with the theme "Global Horizons: Navigating Research and Innovation for International Success in Higher Education," bringing together distinguished speakers from the government and partner organizations, tackling its strategies, challenges, and opportunities. 

In his welcome remarks, ParSU President Arnel B. Zarcedo, EDEL, emphasized the importance of research and innovation toward achieving global excellence. He encouraged everyone to explore how research and innovation can help ParSU meet international standards and create solutions that address the needs of its stakeholders. "It is about learning and sharing ideas, dreaming bigger for ParSU and ourselves."  he ended.

Day 1 of the event highlighted the global relevance of research and innovation, emphasizing the importance of expanding research growth potential. The keynote address, entitled "Research and Innovation for Internationalization and Competitiveness," was delivered by Commissioner Ethel Agnes Pascua-Valenzuela of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Chairperson of the ParSU Board of Regents. Her speech underscored the role of research in advancing internationalization and enhancing competitiveness in various sectors.
Additionally, Mr. Monchito B. Ibrahim, Executive Member of the National Innovation Council and Former Undersecretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), took the stage to discuss Scaling Research and Innovation Ecosystem: Strategies, Challenges, and Opportunities providing invaluable insights into the strategies required to foster innovation ecosystems, discussing challenges and opportunities involved in scaling these ecosystems to achieve long-term growth and impact. The workshop and the collaborative meeting commenced in the afternoon, where participants identified and understood barriers to innovation, identified niche research areas, and crafted concept notes for research and innovation projects. 

Probing further into Research and Internationalization, Day 2 will feature talks on Research and Innovation for Internationalization: Challenges and Opportunities by Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, President of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) and Batangas State University, the National Engineering University Executive Member of the National Innovation Council. Dr. Alberto N. Naperi, Chair of PASUC V and President of Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), will share his insights on the CBSUA experience in internationalization. Workshops and collaborative meetings will continue with Aligning Institutional Resources and Performance Indicators and Formulating Actionable Policy Recommendations, Innovation Proposals, and Innovation Plans. The day will conclude with a presentation of selected outputs of the workshop and a collaborative meeting of the participants. 

The symposium aims to enhance knowledge and awareness while producing valuable workshop outputs that will guide the development of research programs, add value to products and processes, and establish policies and mechanisms to operationalize an innovation ecosystem in the Partido District's local industries. 

This initiative aligns with ParSU's vision of driving sustainable development in its service, promoting excellence among its faculty and staff, and the services provided to its stakeholders.

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𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 5-10, 2024, 𝘛𝘢𝘪𝘸𝘢𝘯

To strengthen its international academic ties, Partido State University (ParSU) renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Taiwan-Philippines Science and Technology Innovation Center for Indigenous Knowledge, Local Knowledge, and Sustainability Studies (CTPILS) at National Chengchi University (NCCU), Taiwan, in a ceremony held during the 2024 Indigeneity and Landscape Analysis Workshop. The MOU signing was one of the key highlights of the event, which took place from December 5-10, 2024, at the Dah Hsian Seetoo Library in Taipei and the Saisiat PakaSan Community in Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County.

The renewed MOU signed by Dr. Shu-Heng Chen, Vice President of NCCU and Principal Investigator of CTPILS, and ParSU President Dr. Arnel B. Zarcedo, aims to strengthen academic cooperation, including joint research projects, educational exchanges, and co-hosting international conferences. This partnership will remain effective for two years, during which both institutions will work on sharing academic materials, receiving educational visits, and engaging in various activities to promote mutual understanding and collaboration in Indigenous knowledge, sustainability, and cultural studies. The MOU signing was made possible through the support of CTPILS-NCCU Executive Director Professor Da-Wei Kuan and Dr. Stephen Acabado of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

The workshop, co-hosted by NCCU, the Nanzhuang Saisiat PakaSan Cooperative, and sponsored by the Taiwan Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, brought together participants from a diverse group of institutions, including Save the Ifugao Terraces Movement, Ifugao State University, Pangasinan Polytechnic College, University of Toyama, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Archaeological Society of Taiwan, National Taiwan University, Khu Kinbaqan na Tayal (Educational Research Center), UCLA, faculty and graduate students from National Chengchi University. 

Keynote speaker Dr. Chieh-fu Jeff Cheng, Secretary General of the Archaeological Society of Taiwan, and experts from various universities led insightful presentations on indigenous approaches to land, space, and landscapes. Notably, young scholars presented their work on landscape analysis through multiple disciplines such as ethnography, cultural geography, archaeology, and Geographic Information Systems. In a group discussion, scholars focused on integrating indigenous knowledge with contemporary research practices, particularly fostering community involvement in knowledge co-production. 

Concluding the first day, Dr. Zarcedo expressed his gratitude to NCCU for providing an avenue to engage with such diverse scholars and emphasized the importance of preserving and amplifying Indigenous knowledge for a sustainable future. The participants also visited the Saisiat PakaSan Community in Miaoli County, where they observed indigenous practices of sustainable forest management and environmental conservation. The community has successfully integrated indigenous knowledge with modern technology to enhance the value of forest products while minimizing waste. Various stakeholders, including the Forest Bureau, China Airlines, and National Chengchi University, have supported the forest conservation efforts of the Saisiat PakaSan Community. The workshop's final day concluded with visiting the Museum of Ethnology at NCCU and a brief Taipei city tour, allowing participants to appreciate Taiwan's rich cultural heritage further.

The renewed MOU marks a significant step in fostering international cooperation between ParSU and NCCU, paving the way for future academic and research collaborations.

Together with Dr. Zarcedo to represent ParSU were Board Secretary V  and Director of International Affairs Ms. Leih Anne R. Odoño, Director of Museo de Isarog Ms. Karen Eyre Moshie O. Artiaga, and Faculty of the College of Science Ms. Czarina Nicole Macatingrao. 

𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴: 𝘔𝘴. 𝘓𝘦𝘪𝘩 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘙. 𝘖𝘥𝘰ñ𝘰/ 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴: 𝘔𝘴. 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘢, 𝘔𝘴. 𝘓𝘦𝘪𝘩 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘖𝘥𝘰ñ𝘰, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘳. 𝘟𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘨

December 10, 2024, Caramoan, Camarines Sur

In a significant step towards the protection of avian biodiversity, Partido State University (ParSU) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Haribon Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources, Inc., following the Training Workshop on Avifaunal Biodiversity Assessment: CONSERVATION CONSERVATIONS: Empowering Communities for Avian Protection in Caramoan National Park. 

This collaborative initiative aims to enhance the understanding of avian diversity and abundance in forest habitat fragments while building the capacity of local communities, equipping them with essential skills for habitat management and sustainable conservation practices. The goal is to protect the park's rich avian life and empower the community to participate actively in its preservation.

By combining research, education, and community empowerment, this partnership seeks to protect and preserve the rich biodiversity of Caramoan, ensuring the long-term sustainability of its unique avian species.

The MOA signing marks a new chapter in ParSU's commitment to environmental conservation and its role in fostering sustainable practices within local communities.

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