TUPC Research and Extension

🔥 Get ready for CONTRENDS 2026! 🔥
The University Research Office (URO) of De La Salle University–Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) proudly presents the 2nd Conference on Technology and Research for National Development and Sustainability (CONTRENDS) happening on April 23–25, 2026 at the Maria Salome Llanera Hall (MLH).

🌍 Theme: “The Role of Social Media and AI for a Sustainable Philippines” This groundbreaking event will gather scholars, researchers, and professionals to spark conversations, share innovations, and push forward interdisciplinary research for national development and sustainability.

✨ With partner institutions:
• De La Salle Lipa
• Marinduque State University
• Technological University of the Philippines
• Philarm

🔎 Explore five dynamic research clusters:
• Business, Economics, and Management (BEAM)
• Communication, Arts, and Social Sciences (CASS)
• Religion, Education, Tourism, and Hospitality Management (RETHM)
• Science, Health, and Medicine (SHM)
• Computer Science, Engineering, Architecture, and Technology (CEAT)

Registration Fee:
Regular: P3,000
DLSU-D/Partner Institutions: P1,500

📢 Don’t miss this chance to be part of the movement shaping the future of research, technology, and sustainability in the Philippines.

Please be informed that the 4-Day Compressed Work Week will be implemented starting March 9, 2026, as part of strict energy conservation measures in line with Memorandum Circular No. 114 s. 2026.

🕖 Office Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📅 Work Days: Monday – Thursday
🚫 No Office Work*: Friday
📚 Classes on Fridays will shift to Remote Synchronous Learning (RSL).

*Exceptions apply for personnel under Work-From-Home arrangements with scheduled weekday teaching loads.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Please be informed that the 4-Day Compressed Work Week will be implemented starting March 9, 2026, as part of strict energy conservation measures in line with Memorandum Circular No. 114 s. 2026.

🕖 Office Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📅 Work Days: Monday – Thursday
🚫 No Office Work*: Friday

📚 Classes on Fridays will shift to Remote Synchronous Learning (RSL).

*Exceptions apply for personnel under Work-From-Home arrangements with scheduled weekday teaching loads.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

CONSULTATION MEETING: TUPC Extension Project x R.A. Aguilar Construction Services

To ensure the effective implementation of the Extension Project led by Prof. Jessie C. Saulog, a formal consultation was held at the R.A. Aguilar Construction Services Corp office, today February 23, 2026.

The primary agenda centered on the provisions of the MOU and MOA, aligning the goals of the university with the technical capabilities of our industry partner. The meeting was graced by Dr. Luis D. Dulnuan Jr., Asst. Director for Research and Extension , Ms. Ma. Juliet Patria D. Escalona, Head of Extension Services, and the top management of R.A. Aguilar Construction Services, Engr. Roderick A. Aguilar, Company President and Engr. Baltazar Q. Mendoza, Vice President.

This partnership underscores TUPC's commitment to delivering quality extension services through strong industry-academe linkages.

📢 3rd Dasmariñas Research Congress

The Office of Research Services encourages all interested faculty researchers with completed research outputs to submit their research abstracts in accordance with the guidelines of the said conference.
Kindly ensure that your abstracts follow the prescribed format and requirements. Please also check the posted announcement for the submission deadline and other important details.
We look forward to your active participation.

— Office of Research Services

LOOK: R & E Office Management Turnover Ceremony

January 26, 2026 – Photo highlights from the turnover ceremony of the Research and Extension (R&E) Office, honoring the dedicated service and invaluable contributions of the outgoing management team—Prof. Jean Rose A. Esguerra (Assistant Director for Research and Extension), Mr. Roberto L. Rodriguez Jr. (Head, Office of Research Services), and Prof. Edmundo G. Frias (Head, Office of Extension Services). Their leadership and commitment have laid a strong foundation for what TUPC Research and Extension has become today.

The ceremony also marked the formal assumption of office of the newly designated management team—Dr. Luis L. Dulnuan Jr. (Assistant Director for Research and Extension), Engr. Darius L. Fajardo (Head, Office of Research Services), and Ms. Ma. Juliet Patria D. Escalona (Head, Office of Extension Services)—as they take on their roles in further advancing the University’s research, extension, and innovation agenda.

Also present were Engr. Farah Nicole P. Dela Cruz, who continues to serve as the Coordinator of the Office of Technology Licensing, together with Mr. Ben Joseph S. Romanillos (Staff, Office of Research Services) and Mr. Patrick Jay A. Butial (Staff, Office of Extension Services), who continue to support the operations and programs of the Research and Extension Offices.

Meanwhile, Prof. Michelle M. Mag-isa, Prof. Jay Victor G. Gumboc, Dr. Gatsby A. Valdemoro, and Engr. Jomari A. Picar have been appointed as Research and Extension Coordinators.

𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!
The RECOLETOS Multidisciplinary Research Journal is now accepting submissions.

🔗 Submit here: https://rmrj.usjr.edu.ph/rmrj/index.php/RMRJ/about/submissions

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

De La Salle University-Dasmariñas will be holding the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ICAI 2026), a two-day academic conference that brings together researchers, educators, practitioners, and students from around the world to explore the ethical, educational, and research implications of Artificial Intelligence.

Dates: February 19–20, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Venue (Onsite): Ayuntamiento de Gonzales Reception Hall, DLSU-D
Online Participation: Via Zoom
Format: Hybrid (Onsite and Online)
Note: Limited onsite slots; no walk-ins allowed

Other Important Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline: January 9, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: January 24, 2026
Final Slides / Video Submission: February 12, 2026

For more information, visit our website at
https://www.dlsud.edu.ph/cics/icai/

Building evidence-based decisions through Impact Assessment.

We are pleased to invite you to the Impact Assessment Training on March 18 - 20, 2026, from 9:00 AM—12:00 PM daily via Zoom. This training is open for socio-economics researchers, students, and practitioners. Knowing Stata is an advantage.

The three-day training is composed of the following topics:
Topic 1: Introduction to Experimental Design for Impact Assessment
Topic 2: Randomized Control Trials in Economics
Topic 3: Quasi-Experimental Design for Impact Assessment: Difference in Difference
Topic 4: Quasi-Experimental Design for Impact Assessment: Propensity Score Matching

The training has limited slots, so please provide us with the following details through the online registration form to secure your slot. Accepted participants will be notified and must pay a registration fee of ₱1,250.00. The registration period is open until March 7, 2026. Shortlisted participants will be notified through an acceptance letter starting February 20, 2026.

Note: Institutions that are members of TBTI Philippines are entitled to a ₱250.00 discount on the registration fee, as this training is conducted in partnership with TBTI Philippines.

Online Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/41aG2g58r7eku8kM9
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See you on March 18 - 20, 2026!

This training is organized by the Satellite Socio-Economic Research and Data Analytics Center (SERDAC) in UPV and funded by DOST PCAARRD and UPV and in partnership with TBTI Philippines and UPLB Department of Economics.