Institution Development Division of Pcaarrd

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐁𝐎𝐒𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐆! 🎂✨

Thank you for your unwavering guidance, support, and inspiring leadership throughout the years. Your dedication continues to motivate and encourage us to grow both professionally and personally.

Wishing you good health, happiness, and continued success in all that you do. May your special day be as wonderful and inspiring as you are.

With love,
Your IDD Family 💛

𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗠𝗦 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆: PALMS remains temporarily unavailable as we continue system maintenance. Our team is working to restore services as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

For any concerns, reach out to us at [email protected].

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐒𝐌 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐌𝐔-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬

Today, April 29, 2026, the Meet and Greet with USM and CMU-based GREAT Scholars is being held at the University of Southern Mindanao. The activity is graced by University President Dr. Jonald D. Pimentel, who extended a warm welcome to all participants, together with SOXAARRDEC Consortium Director Dr. Julius Jerome G. Ele.

Also present are representatives from USM, including Graduate School Dean Dr. Elmeir Estilloso and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Leorence C. Tandog, along with project leaders Dr. Edward A. Barlaan, Dr. Lorelyn Joy N. Turnos-Milagrosa, Dr. Mark Al-Jaime J. Muttulani, and Dr. Tamie C. Solpot. Representing DOST-PCAARRD are Dr. Fezoil Luz C. Decena, Director of the Institution Development Division (IDD), Ms. Annette M. Tobias, Ms. Precious D. Libit, and Ms. Dreamelyn V. Ragasa, together with technical division representatives Dr. Dalisay Cabral (FERD) and Ms. Allisa Carol Ibbara (CRD).

As part of the program’s monitoring and evaluation efforts, seven GREAT scholars are presenting updates on their respective research, highlighting progress, key challenges, and future directions across the crops, forestry, and environmental sectors, alongside their advisers and project leaders. The activity serves as a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and constructive dialogue among scholars, mentors, and stakeholders—reinforcing the GREAT Program’s commitment to strengthening the country’s science and technology workforce.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 (𝐃𝐀𝐅) 𝐗 𝐂𝐋𝐒𝐔 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

Congratulations to all graduates of the Data Analytics for the Future (DAF) X Training-Workshop for successfully completing five days of learning, collaboration, and innovation!

Thank you for your active participation, enthusiasm, and commitment throughout the workshop. Your engagement and the meaningful outputs you produced truly reflect the value of this learning experience and the collective effort of everyone involved.

As you move forward, may you continue to apply your knowledge in data analytics to drive informed decisions and meaningful impact in your respective fields. Well done, (DAF) X graduates!

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: Today marks the last day of the 5-day Training-Workshop on Data Analytics for the Future (DAF) X at Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija.

The DAF X participants celebrated the final day of the workshop by showcasing their outputs. The day focused on sharing insights with one another, along with valuable input from the resource persons. Five selected participants were also given the spotlight to present their key takeaways from the training.

The program concluded with messages from CLAARDEC Consortium Director Dr. Emmanuel M. Vera Cruz, and DOST-PCAARRD Institution Development Division Director Dr. Fezoil Luz C. Decena, followed by closing remarks from PCAARRD-OED-ARMSS Deputy Executive Director Dr. Melvin B. Carlos.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: Day 4 of the 5-day Training-Workshop on Data Analytics for the Future (DAF) X at Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija.

UPLB Assistant Professor Dylan Antonio S.J. Talabis introduces Orange Data Mining to (DAF) X participants. Orange Data Mining is an open-source tool that allows users to analyze and visualize data through a simple drag-and-drop interface, making it easy to explore datasets and gain insights without extensive coding.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: Day 3 of the 5-day Training-Workshop on Data Analytics for the Future (DAF) X at Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija.

UPLB CDC Assistant Professor Miguel Victor T. Durian opened the day with a course on “Data Visualization and Infographics,” introducing key design principles and techniques for creating effective infographics.

This was followed by a workshop led by UPD University Extension Specialist Dr. John Vincent J. Bucal on “Dashboarding and Visualization,” where participants engaged in hands-on exercises that reinforced concepts from the previous DAFX courses.