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24/09/2026

19/08/2026

𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐂𝐒 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡

August 11, 2026 | MMSU COASTER

The Coastal Engineering and Management Research and Development Center (COASTER) welcomed the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) team for a technical visit and facility assessment under the𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙨𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙞 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙄𝙣𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙀𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝙏𝙍𝙄𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙏) 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩

The activity opened with a briefing by COASTER Center Chief Engr. Christine B. Mata, highlighting the center’s coastal engineering research, laboratory facilities, and initiatives supporting coastal hazard resilience. PHIVOLCS Project Leader Dr. Rhommel N. Grutas and his team then presented the TRIDENT Project, emphasizing the importance of laboratory experiments in understanding tsunami waves and their interaction with coastal structures.

A key highlight of the visit was the hands-on demonstration and operation of the COASTER wave flume, where the PHIVOLCS team gained practical experience in generating and observing controlled waves in preparation for the project’s planned experimental activities. The teams also discussed formalizing their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), including the finalization of its provisions to guide future collaborative research and technical activities.

05/08/2026

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐌𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

𝑪𝑨𝑼𝑨𝒀𝑨𝑵 𝑪𝑰𝑻𝒀, 𝑰𝑺𝑨𝑩𝑬𝑳𝑨 — As climate change intensifies threats to low-lying coastal communities across Northern Luzon, science-backed engineering interventions are no longer just an option, they are a necessity. Representing the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲- 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 (𝐌𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑), Engr. Christine B. Mata, Chief of COASTER Center, had the privilege of joining national scientists, policymakers, and local government leaders and present coastal engineering solutions for community resilience, on behalf of Dr. Nathaniel R. Alibuyog, COASTER Program Leader, at the 𝙆𝙇𝙄𝙈𝘼 (𝙇𝙪𝙯𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝟐) 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥 𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙠𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙑𝙪𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 held on 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟵–𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Organized by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST PHL), the TOWNS Foundation, and the Provincial Government of Isabela through the Isabela Coastal Development Office (ICDO), the event was conducted to address the growing impacts of climate change in Cagayan Valley and neighboring areas. Key technical discussions focused on evidence-based strategies for climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and coastal resilience.

As MMSU COASTER continues to advance research in coastal engineering and management, events like the KLIMA workshop demonstrate that regional resilience is built through the convergence of scientific research, innovative engineering, sound local governance, and active community engagement. By translating site-specific insights and scientific data into actionable engineering and policy solutions, we can safeguard not just the coasts of Regions 1 and 2 but the whole nation.

30/03/2026

Three COASTER papers published, now indexed in 𝙎𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙪𝙨!

Papers presented during the 𝟦𝟨𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 (𝘈𝘊𝘙𝘚 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟧) in Makassar, Indonesia are now indexed in Scopus accessible through Elsevier database.

1. "𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘼𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙛𝙩𝟥𝘿-𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙐𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙏𝙮𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙨" examined a localized Delft3D Flexible Mesh (D3D FM) model designed for Northwestern Luzon. Results revealed distinct trends in forecast accuracy depending on both typhoon characteristics and lead time. Overall, the model demonstrates very good predictive skill suitable for operational surge forecasting, providing a critical auxiliary tool for local disaster preparedness.

𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Mata, C. B., Duquez, C. W., Mata, T. J. A., Cabrera, O. C., & Alibuyog, N. R. (2025). Predictive ability of Delft3D-based storm surge forecasts using historical and forecasted typhoon tracks. In Proceedings of the 46th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing: Harnessing Remote Sensing for Global Sustainability and Innovation. https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105031779137

2. "𝙀𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙃𝙄𝙍𝙋𝙎 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙚-𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙃𝙮𝙙𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙗𝙧𝙖 𝙍𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣, 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨" explored CHIRPS as a reliable alternative for hydrologic modeling in data-scarce and mountainous regions. Moreover, the water balance simulations using SWAT under climate change scenarios demonstrated that CHIRPS can be successfully extended for climate impact modeling, capturing shifts in hydrologic response.

𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Alibuyog, N. R., Dolores, S. B. F., Utrera, R. T., & Mata, C. B. (2025). Evaluating CHIRPS satellite-based rainfall data for hydrologic modeling and climate impact assessment in the Abra River Basin, Philippines. In Proceedings of the 46th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing: Harnessing Remote Sensing for Global Sustainability and Innovation. https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105031776363

3. "𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙎𝙈𝙖𝙋 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙚-𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙍𝙪𝙣𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙖-𝙎𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣" focused on demonstrating the used of GSMap and addressed the lack of sufficient discharge data during typhoon events by using the calibrated and validated HEC-HMS model to generate upstream discharge estimates.

𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Longboy, M. G. L. P., Alibuyog, N. R., Utrera, R. T. & Zamuco, C. T. (2025). Assessing GSMaP Satellite-based Precipitation for Runoff Modeling in a Data-Scarce Mountainous Basin. In Proceedings of the 46th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing: Harnessing Remote Sensing for Global Sustainability and Innovation. https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105031763679

Full papers available here: https://mapin.or.id/acrs2025/proceedingacrs.html

24/03/2026

DOST Undersecretary Sancho A. Mabborang and Party visit COASTER as part of the 2-day on-site assessment of Mariano Marcos State University’s readiness to potentially host the first-ever KIST Park in Northern Luzon.

10/03/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐑𝐒𝐓𝐖

𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘋𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘱𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯.

The 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 (𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑) participated in the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 (𝐑𝐒𝐓𝐖) organized by the 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 – 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧). The event was held on 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟔–𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧, bringing together researchers, innovators, government agencies, academic institutions, and industry partners to showcase technologies and research initiatives addressing regional and national challenges.

During the exhibit, COASTER highlighted several of its research and development initiatives focused on coastal monitoring systems, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable coastal infrastructure. Visitors to the COASTER booth explored various technologies and research outputs designed to support coastal communities, particularly in reducing the impacts of coastal flooding, storm surges, and other climate-related hazards.

Through its participation in the 2026 RSTW, COASTER reaffirmed its commitment to advancing science-based solutions for coastal protection and environmental sustainability. The event also served as an important platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and public engagement, enabling research institutions like COASTER to contribute to building more resilient coastal communities and supporting the country’s science and technology agenda.

10/03/2026

COASTER Researchers Share Expertise with MMSU BSABE Students

Researchers from the Coastal Engineering and Management Research and Development Center (COASTER) were invited by fourth-year students of the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (BSABE) program of Mariano Marcos State University to share their professional experiences and technical expertise in key areas of agricultural and biosystems engineering as part of their seminar series.

The knowledge-sharing session featured two technical presentations highlighting current challenges and innovative approaches in water resources and coastal management.
Engr. Ma. Gloann Leizel P. Longboy delivered a lecture entitled “Integrated Flood Modeling for Watershed Management Using HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS” on February 25th. The session introduced students to hydrologic and hydraulic modeling techniques used to simulate watershed runoff and river flooding. Engr. Longboy discussed the application of the widely used modeling tools HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS in analyzing rainfall–runoff processes and flood propagation, demonstrating how these tools support watershed management, flood risk assessment, and infrastructure planning.

Meanwhile, COASTER Chief Engr. Christine B. Mata presented “Coastal Water Challenges: Groundwater Contamination and Storm Surge Modeling for Climate-Resilient Communities” on March 2nd. Her talk highlighted pressing environmental issues affecting coastal areas, including groundwater contamination from saline intrusion and the increasing risks posed by storm surge during extreme weather events. She also discussed how hydrodynamic modeling and scientific assessments can inform planning strategies that enhance climate resilience in coastal communities.
The activity provided BSABE students with valuable insights into real-world applications of engineering tools and research methods used in water resources, watershed management, and coastal engineering. Through the exchange, students gained a deeper understanding of how their field contributes to addressing environmental challenges and supporting sustainable development.
The initiative reflects the continuing commitment of MMSU researchers to mentor future engineers and to promote the practical application of science and engineering in solving pressing environmental and community issues.

10/03/2026

MMSU Conducts GIS Training for LGU Pinili to Strengthen Data-Driven Local Governance

By Ma. Gloann Leizel P. Longboy

In support of the capacity-building initiatives of LGU-Pinili and in line with the extension mandate of Mariano Marcos State University to deliver community service through training and technical assistance, a team of researchers conducted a three-day Geographic Information System (GIS) training on March 4–6, 2026 at the COASTER Building in Batac City, Ilocos Norte.

The training forms part of the University’s extension project, “LGU BRIDGE: Building Resilient, Inclusive, Data-Guided Governance through GIS Empowerment,” which aims to strengthen the technical capacities of local government units in spatial analysis and hazard mapping for improved local planning and disaster preparedness. The initiative also supports the University’s SUCCEED agenda, particularly in delivering comprehensive customer and community service.

The activity was led by researchers from the Regional Research and Training Center for Climate Change Studies and the Coastal Engineering and Management Research and Development Center. The training team was headed by RRTCCS Chief Dr. Cristina D. Valentin and COASTER Chief Engr. Christine B. Mata, who facilitated sessions together with other technical experts from the University: Dr. Rodel T. Utrera, Engr. Ma. Gloann Leizel Longboy, Ms. Rizza Mae Ubado, and Engr. Tristan Janryll Mata.

A total of 14 participants from various departments of LGU Pinili attended the training. The program provided a comprehensive learning experience through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises covering QGIS fundamentals, flood hazard and vulnerability assessment, and soil erosion mapping using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE).

Through this initiative, LGU Pinili enhanced its capacity to utilize spatial data and geospatial technologies in decision-making processes. The training is expected to support the municipality’s ongoing efforts in disaster risk reduction, climate resilience planning, and sustainable land management, further strengthening collaboration between MMSU and local government partners.

11/12/2025

𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐨𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐖 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Engr. Christopher T. Zamuco of the Coastal Engineering and Management Research and Development Center (COASTER) bagged 1st place in the 3D Disenyo Ko ‘To! competition during the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTIW) 2025 of the Department of Science and Technology.

His winning entry—a Modular Solar-Powered 3D-Printed Buoy—showcases an innovative, eco-friendly approach to coastal monitoring. Built from recycled PETG and powered by solar energy, the buoy integrates sensors that track waves, tides, temperature, and humidity. The design highlights how sustainable materials and renewable energy can drive smarter, more resilient coastal communities.

04/12/2025

𝑪𝑶𝑨𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑹&𝑫 𝒔𝒚𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒖𝒎

By Kenneth A. Tabieros

The Coastal Engineering and Management Research and Development Center (COASTER) earned multiple top recognitions at the 6th Industry, Energy & Emerging Technology Research and Development Competition, held during the 3rd Region 1 Research, Development, and Innovation Symposium at Mariano Marcos State University’s Center for Flexible Learning from November 26 to 28.

COASTER secured first place in the Professional Category Poster Competition for their entry, “When Waves Meet Walls: Engineering Better Structures for Resilient, Sustainable Coasts.”

The team also earned third place in the Best Research Paper Competition (Professional Category) for the study “Laboratory Investigation of Wave-Structure Interactions for Existing and Geometrically Modified Seawalls: Overtopping, Run-up, and Rundown Analysis,” presented by Engr. Jade P. Calumpit.

Meanwhile, another COASTER team won third prize in the SILLAG iti TAAW Reverse Pitching Competition, where they presented the Integrated Coastal Modeling System, a decision-support tool designed to help communities and planners assess coastal hazards more effectively.

Through these achievements, COASTER researchers highlighted the significance of advancing coastal management technologies and developing safer, more resilient coastal communities across the region.

The symposium convened four major research consortia: the Ilocos Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (ILAARRDEC); the Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC), which served as host; the Ilocos Consortium for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (ICIEERD); and the newly formed Sustainability, Innovation, Leadership, Linkages, Access, and Growth (SILLAG) consortium.

With the theme “Pioneering Smart, Sustainable, and Inclusive Next Generation Technologies for Health, Industry, Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources,” the event gathered higher education institutions and government agencies to showcase innovative research outputs and foster collaborations aimed at addressing regional challenges and advancing sustainable development.

COASTER also presented additional research outputs during the symposium. Engr. Christine B. Mata showcased her study, “Predictive Ability of Delft3D-Based Storm Surge Forecasts Using Historical and Forecasted Typhoon Tracks,” in ICIEERD’s Research Paper Competition (Professional Category). Meanwhile, Engr. Ma. Gloann Leizel P. Longboy competed in ILAARRDEC’s poster presentation (Research Category) with “Suitability of GSMaP Satellite Rainfall Data to Estimate Runoff in the Abra River Basin.”

The symposium continues to serve as an important platform for research collaboration addressing the region’s most pressing needs across health, industry, agriculture, and natural resources.