June 10, 2025

The Partido State University (ParSU)  College of Public Safety and Community Health (Lagonoy Campus) conducted a benchmarking visit to the College of Health Sciences of Naga College Foundation.

This initiative is in preparation for the college's proposed BS Nursing program, reflecting the university's continuous pursuit of academic excellence and institutional development. The visit aimed to strengthen inter-institutional collaboration, adopt innovative practices, and further enhance the quality of services and academic offerings at ParSU.

The university, represented by President Arnel B. Zarcedo, EDEL, Dean of the college Dr. Shirlene S. Esplana,  Faculty and Campus Nurse-designate Patrick Edward C. De Vergara, MAN, RN together with members of the General Services Unit, was warmly welcomed by Assistant Vice President and Dean for Health Sciences, Dr. Stanley Ong Dy, RN, RM, MAN, PhD, who shared valuable insights and best practices in health sciences education and facilities management.

June 5, 2025

Partido State University (ParSU) College of Education (CED), in collaboration with Saysay Bikol and the Department of Education, Division of Camarines Sur (DepED CS), conducted an extension activity entitled “𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚.” The event took place at the CED Review Training Center and marks a significant step in strengthening educational support systems in the region.

This initiative assesses the current needs, challenges, and opportunities Social Studies educators face across Partido. Through active engagement, the activity serves as a foundational step toward designing relevant and responsive professional development programs. 

Serving as the keynote speaker of the activity, Atty. Salvador T. Pelingon, Education Program Supervisor of the Department of Education Division of Camarines Sur, provided key insights into current educational frameworks and professional development strategies for educators. 

The scoping activity brought educational leaders and partners, including Social Studies teachers from both secondary and tertiary levels from different schools across Sagñay, Tigaon, Goa, San Jose, Minalabac, Lagonoy, Tinambac, Presentacion, and Caramoan, School Principals Mr. Crespin Adayo, Mr. Armi C. Rivero, and Mr. Don Bañaga, and officials from Saysay Bikol Rev. Fr. Francis Tordilla, President and Mr. John dela Paz, Director of Education. 

This partnership supports ParSU’s commitment to providing quality education through research, innovation, and extension. It strengthens its goal of advancing community engagement, reaffirming its role as an institution that nurtures transformative education and inclusive growth across local communities.

𝘚𝘢𝘺𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘉𝘪𝘬𝘰𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴, 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘕𝘢𝘨𝘢 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘪𝘬𝘰𝘭’𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵.

June 4 to 5, 2025

In a bid to strengthen intellectual property (IP) awareness and promote technology commercialization among faculty researchers, Partido State University (ParSU), through its IP Unit under the Research and Development Division, partnered with the Department of Science and Technology Region V (DOST V) for a two-day seminar-workshop held on June 4–5, 2025, at the RDE Training Hall, ParSU Goa Campus.

This initiative was conducted under the Technology Transfer Entrepreneurship Collaboration and Harmonization of Growing Regional Opportunities on Wealth Creation (TECHGROW) Project to empower higher education institutions in the Bicol region to harness their research potential for industry impact.

Leading the discussions were esteemed resource persons Engr. Leo Agustin P. Vela, Supervising Science Research Specialist of PSTO Camarines Norte and TECHGROW Project Coordinator, and Ms. Josie D. Albao, Provincial Science and Technology Director of PSTO Masbate and TECHGROW Project Leader.

Participants from various ParSU colleges, university offices, and university officials delved into various topics, including an Overview of IP Relevant to Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research, IPOPHL Programs and Services, Best Practices for  Protecting Industry,  Energy and Emerging Technology Related Innovations, Technology Transfer Fundamentals, Strategies for Effective Technology Transfer and Commercialization, and the TECHGROW Project. 

The seminar cultivated ParSU's commitment to enriching faculty researchers' awareness of intellectual property management and technology transfer fundamentals and its crucial role in research utilization and innovation, reaffirming the university's commitment to advancing research culture, supporting economic and societal development, and promoting resilient communities. 

May 29 to June 2, 2025

Partido State University (ParSU) successfully held its 24th Commencement Exercises from May 29 to June 2, 2025, celebrating the achievements of 1,590 graduates across its campuses and academic units.

Day 1, held at the ParSU Gymnasium, recognized 705 graduates from the College of Business and Management, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Education, and College of Science. The ceremony was graced by Hon. Ethel Agnes Pascua-Valenzuela, Commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education and Chairperson of the ParSU Board of Regents, who emphasized lifelong learning and resilience in an evolving world. Representing the graduates, Leomark Kevin De La Cruz Baldoza, Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Studies and Cum Laude, delivered an inspiring message on collective strength and purpose.

On Day 2, 798 graduates from the College of Engineering and Computational Sciences, College of Public Safety and Community Health, College of Fisheries and Marine Science, College of Agribusiness and Community Development, College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and College of Environmental Science and Design were honored. The commencement speaker, Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, President of Batangas State University and President of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges, called on the graduates to embrace continuous learning and accountability. Brian C. Cledera, Cum Laude and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology graduate represented the class with a heartfelt speech urging graduates to be brave, kind, and relentless in pursuing their purpose.

Day 3 was held at the Caramoan Campus for the 87 graduates of the College of Sustainable Communities and Ecosystems. The celebration began with a Baccalaureate Mass at the Parish of St. Michael the Archangel, presided over by Most Rev. Rex Andrew C. Alarcon, D.D., Archbishop of Caceres. Following this was the commencement exercises at the campus-covered court, with Hon. Rommel R. Serrano, Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology Region V and ParSU Board of Regents member, as guest speaker. In his empowering message, RD Serrano praised the graduates' perseverance and urged them to elevate Caramoan's image—not only as a natural paradise but as home to future-ready professionals shaped by ParSU. 

Across all three days, the university echoed a unified message: resilience, excellence, and service define the Class of 2025. Each graduate now carries the hallmark of being a true ParSUan—future-ready, socially responsible, and deeply rooted in community transformation.

             Congratulations, Class of 2025!