November 6, 2025

Partido State University (ParSU) received high recognition from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region V for producing national topnotcher in the Fisheries Technology Licensure Examinations and being one of the top-performing schools in the Criminology Licensure Examination, highlighting ParSU’s consistent pursuit of academic excellence and its significant contribution to quality higher education in the Bicol Region and beyond. 

The recognition was conferred during the Internationalization and Bicolano Advocacy for Leadership, Outreach, and Nation-building for Global Sustainability (IBALONG) Awards held at Proxy by The Oriental, Legazpi City, received by ParSU President Dr. Arnel B. Zarcedo. 

This milestone stands as a testament to ParSU’s unwavering dedication to academic excellence and to nurturing globally competent graduates who embody integrity, service, and academic distinction. It also reinforces the University’s vital role in shaping professionals who bring pride not only to ParSU but also to the entire Bicol Region. 

The recognition ceremony formed part of the HERAS and I: “Higher Education Research for Advancing Scholarship” and Internationalization event, themed “Bicol Research Initiatives for Greater Habits and Transformation,” held on November 4–6, 2025, in Legazpi City, Albay, aiming to equip researchers with strategies to enhance academic publications, strengthen global research connections, and advance international research visibility. Representing ParSU during the HERAS was OIC Director of the Research and Development Division Prof. Patricia M. Candelaria

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𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘴: 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧. 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢 𝘔. 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢

To promote cultural sustainability and support community-based creative industries, Partido State University (ParSU), through the Museo de Isarog, in partnership with the National Museum of the Philippines – Bicol and ParSU Remontados Student Organization, successfully conducted the 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞: 𝐀𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 on October 27, 2025, at the ParSU Museo de Isarog. 

Bringing together faculty, students, and culture advocates, the workshop became a living classroom for rediscovering traditional crafts embodying local communities' creativity and resilience. Guests from the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority, PhilCeramics, and Alemania Weavers shared their knowledge and techniques in sustaining these age-old crafts amid modern challenges.

Participants also engaged in hands-on activities such as pottery making and processing abaca for weaving, gaining firsthand appreciation of local heritage skills. 

Through this initiative, ParSU promotes learning, sustainable livelihoods, and cultural preservation—advancing SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). 

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October 28, 2025

In preparation for its forthcoming participation in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, Partido State University (ParSU) continues to strengthen its institutional capability in showcasing innovative and impactful initiatives through the 𝐖𝐔𝐑𝐈 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐: 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 held on October 28, 2025, at the ParSU Boardroom.

Organized by the Quality Assurance Center, the activity was conducted in collaboration with the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), featuring in-depth discussions on Understanding the WURI Template and Crafting Impactful Narratives: Writing Strategies for WURI, intended to enhance ParSU's capacity to craft compelling and competitive entries for the global ranking.

Serving as resource speakers were Ms. Christine Allen Riza N. Boncodin, CBSUA Assistant Director for Local/National Quality Assurance; Dr. Cherry Love B. Montales, Vice President for Business and External Affairs, and International Relations Office Director; Ms. Miki Angela Kurahashi-Panganiban, International Relations Office Campus Coordinator; Ms. Rose Lynnor A. Matos, Quality Assurance Director; and Ms. Diana Jane D. Barretto, WURI Champion.

During the workshop, ParSU's Technical Working Group presented potential WURI entries for review and feedback from the CBSUA team,  underscoring the university's proactive and innovative approaches toward global competitiveness.

Through this initiative, ParSU remains committed to academic excellence, innovation, and transformation, aligned with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).

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To empower students in making informed career decisions and prepare them for professional success, the Guidance, Admission, and Placement (GAP) Office of Partido State University (ParSU) successfully conducted the 𝐓𝐰𝐨-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 themed “Future-Ready: Guiding Students into the Professional World” on October 23–24, 2025, at the ParSU Gymnasium. 

The activity gathered graduating students from all ParSU campuses who participated onsite and online. In his inspirational message, ParSU President Dr. Arnel B. Zarcedo, urged students to sharpen not only their skills, but their purpose, emphasizing the value of service, excellence, and integrity in their career journeys. He encouraged them to carry the light of ParSU wherever their paths may lead — with puso, kusog, and isog. 

Speakers from various agencies shared valuable insights to guide students toward employment readiness and professional development. These included Mr. Michael S. Albaño, MSDRM, Labor and Employment Officer III, Department of Labor and Employment; Mr. Dennis L. Orfano and Ms. Ma. Cecilia H. Furaque, Labor and Employment Officers I, Department of Migrant Workers; Ms. Glea Joyce V. Hicario, Social Insurance Assistant, PhilHealth; and Mr. Rene Hector Villareal, Officer-in-Charge, Social Security System – San Jose, Camarines Sur. 

Complementing these discussions were sessions by ParSU faculty and staff: Ms. Ma. Noreen Salvacion M. Evalla, Information Officer III, on Interview Skills 101, Ms. Eunice Santelices, HRMO I, on Power Dressing, and Mr. Marvin O. Gabatin, Associate Dean of CED and Andragogy Department Chair, on Graduate Studies. 

This initiative underscores the GAP Office’s vital role in bridging academic learning with career preparedness, ensuring that ParSU students are equipped not only with academic excellence but also with the essential competencies and values needed to thrive in the professional world. It likewise reinforces ParSU’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by empowering students with the knowledge, confidence, and purpose to become competent professionals contributing to sustainable national and global development.