Marinduque State University - Research and Extension Office

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐒𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐀 𝐓𝐰𝐨-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰

To ensure alignment with updated policies and standards, address implementation gaps, and improve clarity and consistency, the MarSU Research, Extension, and Training, through its Research Office, conducted a two-day activity for the revision of the existing Research Manual of Operations on December 12–13, 2025, at Panuluyan Farmstay, Masalukot, Santa Cruz, Marinduque.

The program started with welcome remarks by Dr. Ma. Edelwina M. Blase, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Training (VP for RDET). This was followed by a talk by Dr. Evangeline B. Mandia, Research Director, who emphasized the important sections of the manual that need revision, such as the Vision and Mission, national and local agencies’ research agendas, policies, remunerations, and identified gaps.

Afterward, participants were grouped and given 1.5 hours to discuss and brainstorm their assigned key sections. The three key sections were: (1) Vision, Mission, and Core Values; (2) R&D Management Policies; and (3) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Remunerations.

At the end of the brainstorming session, group representatives delivered their presentations. Clarifications, comments, and suggestions were provided by the VP for RDET, the Research Director, the technical working group—Dr. Juliet Q. Nabos and Dr. Joy Profugo—and the research coordinators. This process helped validate and address issues and concerns in the existing research manual.

After the open forum, the group finalized several provisions that need revision in the manual.

Following the completion of the revision activities, the participants engaged in a short team-building activity designed to foster camaraderie, collaboration, and mutual understanding among the members. This was also participated the celebrity President, Dr. Diosdado P. Zulueta.

[Research Office: R. Lamonte]

Congratulations to our very own 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐁𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐁. 𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 from MarSU College of Engineering for receiving the “𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭” award!

These award was given during the 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬: 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩, held on August 11–14, 2025 at the ITSO Conference Room, Interdisciplinary Research Building, Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite.

The Marinduque State University - Office of the Vice President for Research and Extension led by Dr. Ma. Edelwina M. Blase and in partnership with the Philippine Association of Extension Program Implementers, Inc. (PAEPI), will host an event titled “Stakeholders’ Extension Forum and Impact Assessment for Extension Projects” with the theme “Extension Services Go Beyond Boundaries” on May 26-30, 2025.

This event is designed to enhance the university's extension services while fostering connections and collaborations with extension implementers. Participants will be introduced to impact assessment methodologies and financial analysis techniques tailored for extension projects. Furthermore, it will enable participants to design, implement, and evaluate extension projects using diverse assessment tools while also fostering networking among professional extension implementers.

The forum's keynote speakers will include: Dr. Angelica Baylon
Global Chair/President Emeritus
Philippine Association of Extension Program Implementers, Inc. (PAEPI)

Dr. Marilyn Elauria
Retired Professor 12
Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
College of Economics and Management University of the Philippines, Los Baños

Dr. Jessie C. Elauria
Retired Professor 12, UP Scientist 1 Agricultural and Bio-Process Division
Institute of Agricultural Engineering CEAT UP Los Baños, Laguna

Participants will also include various extension implementers, such as representatives from Municipal Agriculture Offices, Provincial Agriculture Offices, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), Department of Tourism (DOT), Marinduque Electric Cooperative (MARELCO), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), the Department of Education (DepEd), and the Department of Health (DOH).

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧!

The results are out for the DENR MIMAROPA Annual Search for Gender and Development (GAD) Champions, and we are thrilled to congratulate Prof. Dr. Diosdado P. Zulueta on being chosen as one of this year’s awardees.

Your unwavering commitment to Gender and Development (GAD) has not only shaped policies but also transformed lives. This prestigious recognition stands as a testament to your vision, leadership, and dedication to fostering inclusivity, equality, and empowerment within our university and beyond.

Your advocacy continues to inspire us all to work towards a more gender-responsive and progressive community. Thank you for being a beacon of change and a champion of women's rights and social justice!

Congratulations!

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