What happens to the technologies developed through research after investing effort, expertise, resources, and time? For the Center for Innovation and Emerging Technologies (CIET), innovation and breakthrough technologies must go beyond the laboratory, publication, and extension: they must be protected and leveraged for economic progress. To encourage all regular faculty researchers of the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) to venture into technology commercialization, CIET hosted a series of conferences on technology development, management, and commercialization among the university campuses in November. The con...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Fisheries Education Network (ASEAN-FEN) recognized the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) as its associate member during the 12th International Fisheries Symposium (IFS) held at Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan, Nov. 19-22. Ms. Precious Dee H. Tolentino, Dean of the LSPU-Los Baños Campus College of Fisheries (COF), presented the university’s research profile as part of its membership application. Following her presentation, the ASEAN-FEN Chairperson, Professor Rs. Dr. Mohd Effendy bin Abd. Wahid, FASc., FAPM, formally conferred LSPU’s associate membership. Wi...
Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) researchers secured spots in the 2nd Regional Research and Innovation Week (RRIW) competitions held at the De La Salle University, Laguna Campus, Nov. 29. Taking second place in the STAARTOK contest were John Gilbertson Acuarda, Ma. Edlin Andas, and Mary Alliyah Quintos under the guidance of their adviser Fatima F. Ravago for their entry entitled “In Vitro Anticoagulation Activity of Cinnamon, Garlic and Sunflower Seed Extract on Domestic Pig Plasma” (College of Arts and Sciences, LSPU-San Pablo City Campus). Meanwhile, awarded 3rd place in the Technology Pitching Contest wer...
Congratulations to our new nurses! The College of Nursing and Allied Health (CONAH) of the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) produced 164 newly licensed nurses, garnering 98.80% passing rate in the November 2024 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination (PNLE) as revealed by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Nov. 29. CONAH surpassed this year’s national passing rate of 84.99%. The program Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS Nursing) is offered in CONAH at the LSPU-Santa Cruz Campus.
To assess the progress and outcomes of its Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan (LUDIP), the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) together with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region IV, conducted the On-site Terminal Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) at the LSPU-Santa Cruz Campus (SCC) Board Room, Nov. 20. The activity aimed to evaluate the university's efforts in implementing the LUDIP and to determine whether further improvement or support from CHED is necessary to optimize the plan’s effectiveness. In his welcome remarks, Engr. Beltran P. Pedrigal, Vice President for Administration (VPA)...
In line with the advocacy of transparency and accountability, the Commission on Audit (COA) facilitated the Entrance Conference for 2024 at the Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) Function Hall, Nov. 15. Led by University President Dr. Mario R. Briones, LSPU key officials attended the event to know more about the guidelines, preparations, and expectations needed to be met as per COA standards and procedures. The conference is pursuant to COA’s mandate to examine, audit, and settle all accounts related to revenue and receipts of and expenditures or uses of funds and property, ...
Frontline service providers of the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) underwent a three-day Gender-Sensitive and Basic Customer Service Skills training held at the CHMT Function Hall of the LSPU-Santa Cruz Campus (SCC), Nov. 6-8. Organized by the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO), in collaboration with the Gender and Development (GAD), the training aimed to equip LSPU frontliners with enhanced skills to deliver customer-focused services with a gender-sensitive approach. In his message, Dr. Mario R. Briones, University President, emphasized that public servants must strive for satisfactory service and that frontli...
Hard work pays off! Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) students of the Laguna State Polytechnic University-Siniloan Campus (LSPU-SC) and LSPU-Nagcarlan Satellite Campus (LSPU-NSC) qualified in various competitions of the 2024 Agri-Youth Congress held at the Marauoy, Lipa City, Oct. 24. Hosted by the Agricultural Training Institute-International Training Center on Pig Husbandry (ATI-ITCPH), pursuant to Department of Agriculture (DA) banner’s campaign, Masaganang Agrikultura, Maunlad na Ekonomiya, the Congress brought together 22 participating State University and Colleges (SUC) in Luzon, aiming to recogn...
The Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) concluded the implementation of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services Office (KALAHI-CIDSS) Cash-for-Work Program with the highest number of graduate beneficiaries among six participating universities, Nov. 8. Mr. Nelson P. Robles Jr., Regional Program Coordinator of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) IV-A, shared this during the Culminating Activity and Payout Ceremony with the theme “Building Futures, Honoring 90 Days of Dedication,” held at the Multi-Function Hall Gymnasium, LSPU-Santa Cruz Camp...
As one of the selected delivering higher education institutions (DHEIs) in the country, the College of Computer Studies-Graduate Studies and Applied Research (CCS-GSAR) of the Laguna State Polytechnic University-Siniloan Campus (LSPU-SC) has admitted its first set of scholars under the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) graduate scholarship program, Nov. 5. The three scholars admitted to the Master of Information Technology (MIT) program for the 1st Semester of Academic Year 2024-2025 are Julius Derla, Joerel Bacani, and Alberto Jain Jr. The MIT program at the LSPU-SC offers...
Within the Philippines, the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU)’s institutional ranking increased by 44 steps this year with selected faculty members among the top scientists for selected disciplines in the Alper-Doger (AD) Scientific Index as of Nov. 4. The LSPU made a stride from 106th to 62nd this year, making it a part of the Top 100 Institutions in the country. Meanwhile, some of the faculty members who made it among the top scientists in the Philippines include the following: Top 100 Scientists in the Philippines for Mathematics and Science Education 6th rank: Prof. Alberto Yazon 9th r...
The College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) of the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) held a three-day curriculum enhancement to align its program offerings for glocal and industry-responsive students, Oct. 7,10, and 11. Key stakeholders such as program coordinators, deans, associate deans, parents, students, alumni, industry partners and experts participated in the workshop themed, “Navigating Hospitality and Tourism Trends: Curriculum Enhancement for CHMT Students’ Glocal Engagement and International Competence,” held at the CHMT Function Hall of the LSPU-Santa Cruz Campus (LSPU-SCC)...