Basilan State College - Research and Development Office

𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗦𝘂𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮-𝗜𝗥𝗗𝗖 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘁
𝑨𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒍 𝟮𝟳,𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 │ 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑩𝒂𝑺𝑪 𝑳𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 (𝑺𝒕𝒂. 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒂, 𝑳𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚)

Under the leadership of Dr. Haipa Abdurahim-Salain, College President, Basilan State College, through the College of Agriculture headed by Dean Oscar S. Francisco, Jr., successfully conducted a coordination meeting with key stakeholders as part of the initial preparations for the Mindanao–Sulu–Palawan Innovative Research and Development Consortium (MinSuPala-IRDC) Project titled “Product Development and Commercialization of Indigenous Crop and Fish Products.” The activity aims to strengthen collaboration, align strategies, and secure the active participation of partners in advancing research-driven initiatives that support sustainable development and local enterprise growth.

During the meeting, the project team presented and discussed the project objectives, while stakeholders contributed inputs on priority commodities, production and processing concerns, and potential market opportunities. Roles and responsibilities were clarified, and initial implementation strategies were outlined to guide the project’s rollout.

With strengthened collaboration and continuous coordination, the College remains committed to transforming research initiatives into inclusive and sustainable community development results.

𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗦𝘂𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮-𝗜𝗥𝗗𝗖 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽
𝑨𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒍 𝟮𝟬–𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 │𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒘𝒊 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚

Basilan State College actively participated in the Capacity-Building Training-Workshop on Module Development, Production Enhancement, and Commercialization of Indigenous Crop and Fish Products under the MinSuPala Innovative Research and Development Consortium (IRDC) Project Phase 3, held on April 20–24, 2026 at Sindaw Lakeside Hotel, Café, and Events Place in Marawi City, and hosted by Adiong Memorial State College.

The activity aimed to strengthen the capacities of consortium member institutions in developing training modules and enhancing technical competencies in indigenous crop and fish production, as well as resource management practices that support value addition, product development, and commercialization.

Through this engagement, the College further reinforced its commitment to advancing research, extension, and innovation particularly in promoting sustainable practices and community-driven development.

This participation reflects the College's continued dedication to empowering communities, promoting sustainable resource management, and contributing to inclusive regional development through collaborative research initiatives.

𝗕𝗮𝗦𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗕𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀 - 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗢𝗜𝗗𝗛𝗘)
𝑨𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒍 𝟴,𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝒁𝒐𝒐𝒎 𝑽𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈

Basilan State College (BaSC) under the leadership of Dr. Haipa Abdurahim-Salain, College President, conducted an exploratory meeting with the University of the Philippines Los Baños – Office for Institutional Development in Higher Education in partnership with the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) to discuss possible partnership focused on the conduct of collaborative research and extension projects, exchange of academic information/materials, and capacity building and fellowship programs.

The meeting serves as an important step toward establishing a collaborative partnership that aims to advance knowledge, strengthen research initiatives, and support community development through shared efforts.

𝗕𝗮𝗦𝗖 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗦𝘂𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮-𝗜𝗥𝗗𝗖 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗜𝗜 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲) 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
𝑴𝑺𝑼-𝑩𝒖𝒖𝒈, 𝒁𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂 𝑺𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒚 | 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝟮𝟲,𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Basilan State College (BaSC) actively participated in the Strategic Integration and Capacity Alignment Workshop organized by the Mindanao–Sulu–Palawan Innovative Research and Development Consortium (MinSuPala-IRDC) on March 26, 2026, held at MSU–Buug, Datu Panas, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay.

The Mindanao–Sulu–Palawan Innovative Research and Development Consortium (MinSuPala-IRDC) is a collaborative network of institutions aimed at strengthening research, innovation, and development initiatives across the Mindanao, Sulu, and Palawan regions. The workshop specifically aimed to align the implementation of Phase III (2026) titled “Product Development and Commercialization of Indigenous Crop and Fish Products” among new member institutions, ensuring coordinated efforts and effective ex*****on of consortium initiatives.

Representing the BaSC were key personnel led by Oscar S. Francisco, Jr., Project Leader, together with Sheena O. Santos, Sitti Arnah Jagoh, Cynelle Ann D. Senturias, and Jessiebe C. Echin, who served in various project and technical roles.

During the activity, participants engaged in discussions on research collaboration, capacity-building programs, and strategic planning. The workshop emphasized the importance of innovation, partnership, and knowledge-sharing among institutions in achieving food security and sustainable growth in the region.

𝗕𝗮𝗦𝗖 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵-𝘁𝗼-𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥&𝗗 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Basilan State College successfully conducted the Training on Policy Brief/Recommendation Writing and Enhancement of the Research and Development Roadmap in partnership with the DOST -National Research Council of the Philippines and De La Salle University.

The sessions were facilitated by Dr. Shirley N. Dita, RD Leader from De La Salle University, together with Mr. Marfy N. Lita, RDLead Project Senior Technical Specialist, and Mr. Byron Lei B. Diaz of the NRCP. The training was attended by faculty members and students and aimed to enhance participants’ competencies in translating research findings into clear, evidence-based policy briefs and recommendations that can inform decision-making and development initiatives. The discussions also highlighted existing NRCP research grants and other external funding opportunities, giving participants valuable insights into potential sources of support for future research and collaborative projects.

The program also provided an in-depth discussion of the College’s Research and Development Roadmap, highlighting its importance in aligning institutional research efforts with national and community needs. In addition, the training featured sessions on Corpus Linguistics which introduced practical tools and approaches to strengthen research analysis and academic writing.

The activity served as a platform for capacity building, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, supporting the College's continuing efforts to promote a strong research culture and meaningful partnerships with national and international institutions.

𝗕𝗮𝗦𝗖 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵-𝘁𝗼-𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥&𝗗 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Basilan State College successfully conducted the Training on Policy Brief/Recommendation Writing and Enhancement of the Research and Development Roadmap in partnership with the DOST -National Research Council of the Philippines and De La Salle University.

The sessions were facilitated by Dr. Shirley N. Dita, RD Leader from De La Salle University, together with Mr. Marfy N. Lita, RDLead Project Senior Technical Specialist, and Mr. Byron Lei B. Diaz of the NRCP. The training was attended by faculty members and students and aimed to enhance participants’ competencies in translating research findings into clear, evidence-based policy briefs and recommendations that can inform decision-making and development initiatives. The discussions also highlighted existing NRCP research grants and other external funding opportunities, giving participants valuable insights into potential sources of support for future research and collaborative projects.

The program also provided an in-depth discussion of the College’s Research and Development Roadmap, highlighting its importance in aligning institutional research efforts with national and community needs. In addition, the training featured sessions on Corpus Linguistics which introduced practical tools and approaches to strengthen research analysis and academic writing.

The activity served as a platform for capacity building, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, supporting the College's continuing efforts to promote a strong research culture and meaningful partnerships with national and international institutions.