Benguet State University

Benguet State University
𝟭𝟬𝟭𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗦
BSU Gymnasium

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘦: 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴

SCHEDULES
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀
𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟵:𝟰𝟱 𝗔𝗠 for Clusters 1, 2, and 5
𝟭𝟬:𝟭𝟱 𝗔𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗡𝗡 for Clusters 3 and 4

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝟭)
𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
College of Forestry
College of Public Administration and Governance
College of Human Kinetics
College of Engineering
College of Numeracy and Applied Sciences

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝟮)
𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 - 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗡𝗡
College of Natural Sciences
College of Home Economics and Technology

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝟯)
𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
College of Arts and Humanities
College of Agriculture

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝟰)
𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 - 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗡𝗡
College of Teacher Education
College of Social Sciences
Open University

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝟱)
𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
College of Veterinary Medicine
College of Information Sciences
College of Nursing

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀
CLUSTER 1 - 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 to 𝟵:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠
CLUSTER 2 - 𝟵:𝟯𝟬 to 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠
CLUSTER 3 - 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 to 𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬 𝗡𝗡
CLUSTER 4 - 𝟭:𝟯𝟬 to 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
CLUSTER 5 - 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 to 𝟰:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠

📣 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐎𝐍-𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐃 (June 16, 2026)

Malacañang Palace has officially declared Tuesday, 16 June 2026, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the Municipality of La Trinidad, Benguet through Proclamation No. 1298.

This declaration allows the people of La Trinidad the opportunity to fully participate in the celebration of the municipality's Founding Anniversary, honoring our shared history, heritage, and the remarkable journey of our community through the years.

As we commemorate this significant milestone, let us come together in gratitude and pride as one La Trinidad. May this celebration inspire us to continue building a stronger, more progressive, and united municipality for future generations!


(✍️ V. Olsim / Office)

“𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧”
(𝘐𝘯 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘢 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘥’𝘴 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥ing 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘸𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺’𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺, 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴.)

𝐁𝐒𝐔 & 𝐋𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝: 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬

Benguet State University is nestled in the heart of La Trinidad, Benguet. It started as the La Trinidad Farm School with 30 grade V pupils in 1916. The Farm School expanded its services and heightened its prominence in La Trinidad. According to earlier reports, the Farm School was “planned to develop into a large normal school where the best Igorot pupils will be trained to be teachers among their own people with emphasis on agriculture.”

In 1920, the farm school was elevated as the Trinidad Agricultural School with 188 students enrolled in first year high school. Re-opening after the war in 1946, the school became the La Trinidad Agricultural High School. Four years later, a provincial normal curriculum was abolished in 1953 and a two-year post-high school certificate in agricultural education was offered.

The school was renamed La Trinidad National Agricultural School (LTNAS). After four months, it was nationalized and named the Mountain National Agricultural School. (MNAS). It was soon converted into the Mountain National College (MNAC); Mountain Agricultural College (MAC); and eventually, the Mountain State Agricultural College (MSAC) in 1969 through RA 5923.

On January 12, 1986, the college was converted to a state university by virtue of Presidential Decree (PD) No. 2010 signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.

At present BSU is awarded SUC Level IV, the highest category in the SUC leveling classification of State Universities and Colleges by the Commission on Higher Education.

(Source: https://bsu.edu.ph/bsu-history/)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐫. 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 3𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲!

The Benguet State University extends its heartfelt congratulations as you assume this significant responsibility. We wish you strength, wisdom, and success in fulfilling your mandate and in steering the university toward an even brighter future.

Photo Credits: Ifugao State University (IFSU)

10 June 2026
𝐋𝐒𝐏𝐔 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐈𝐆𝐏 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐒𝐔

Delegates from Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) visited Benguet State University for a benchmarking activity, aimed at strengthening their university’s Income-Generating Projects operations. The visit also aims to enhance LSPU’s income-generation initiatives through the adoption of effective and sustainable practices from other higher education.

BSU VP for Business Affairs Josel M. Florentin together with the different project managers, Business Affairs staff and Marketing staff welcomed the delegation.
Marie Ammabelle I. Cabildo of the LSPU-Siniloan Campus introduced their group and outlined the purpose of their visit.

The discussion focused on IGP best practices, operational procedures, financial systems, and institutional guidelines. The visit concluded with a tour of the university's canteen, bakery, food processing center, and marketing center.

BSU accommodates benchmarking activities and field trips from schools, Local Government Units, National Line Agencies, and Non-Government Organizations with the intent to promote collaboration in various areas that may lead to multi-stakeholder partnerships in support of .//DPaydowan
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𝐵𝑆𝑈, 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝐴𝑓𝑓𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑠 𝑂𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒 (𝑈𝑃𝐴𝑂), 𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑜𝑟 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠.

𝑇𝑜 𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑎 𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑡, 𝑤𝑒 𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑢𝑔𝑔𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑡𝑤𝑜 𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑘𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒. 𝐿𝑖𝑘𝑒𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒, 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠 𝑠𝑢𝑐ℎ 𝑎𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎 𝑚𝑜𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑖`𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠.

10 June 2026

𝐈𝐅𝐒𝐔 – 𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐁𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐁𝐒𝐔

Graduating Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE) students and faculty members from Ifugao State University (IFSU) – Potia Campus visited the Benguet State University (BSU) for an educational tour that highlighted innovative agricultural technologies and sustainable farming practices.

The visit provided students with firsthand exposure to advanced agricultural systems and emerging technologies supporting food security and sustainable development. As Computer Engineering students, the group expressed particular interest in smart agriculture, sustainable agriculture, and technology-enabled farming practices—areas that integrate science, engineering, and innovation in addressing contemporary agricultural challenges.

As part of the educational activity, participants attended a series of discussions facilitated by experts from BSU, featuring technologies and practices in crop production and agricultural innovation.

Participants attended discussions on modern agricultural technologies, including tissue culture and micropropagation, seed potato aeroponics and drip irrigation, and seed yam aeroponics and drip irrigation. The sessions highlighted innovative and technology-driven farming practices that promote sustainable crop production, resource efficiency, agricultural resilience, and the production of high-quality planting materials.

Following the discussions, the IFSU delegation toured various university facilities, allowing participants to observe actual operations and applications of agricultural technologies presented during the sessions. The educational tour enabled students to gain practical insights into how modern agricultural innovations are implemented to support efficient and sustainable farming systems.

Marvin D. Mayormente, Chairperson of the BSCpE Program of Ifugao State University, expressed gratitude to Benguet State University for accommodating the educational tour and emphasized the significance of the learning experience for the students.

“Today, our computer engineering students were given the opportunity to witness firsthand how modern technologies such as tissue culture, micropropagation, and aeroponics are transforming agriculture and contributing to food security and sustainable development. This innovation demonstrates how science, engineering, and technology can be applied to addressing global challenges and improving the lives of our communities”.

Mayormente also encouraged students to maximize the knowledge gained from the educational tour and apply interdisciplinary approaches in their future careers.

“To our students, I encourage you to reflect on the knowledge and insights you have gained from this visit. Let this experience inspire you to become innovators, problem solvers, and future professionals who can contribute meaningfully to nation-building through technology and interdisciplinary collaboration”.

The visit underscored the growing importance of interdisciplinary learning, where engineering and technological expertise increasingly contribute to agricultural advancement, sustainability, and community development.//WMarcos

3-4 June 2026

𝗕𝗦𝗨 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝟭𝟬𝗧𝗛 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦

Benguet State University (BSU), through the Research and Extension sector, held the 10th University Student Research Congress (USRC) with the theme “Pan-aamtaan: Empowering Young Minds Through Science, Technology, Research and Innovation, and Cultural Stewardship.”

The activity was held in various halls of the Research and Extension Building, the Northern Philippines Root Crops Research and Training Center, and the Agri-based Technology Business Incubator/Innovation Center. A total of 110 papers were presented under the Science and Technology Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources (S&T AANR), S&T Food, Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technologies (FIEET), Social AANR, Social Non-AANR, and Education categories.

During the first day, VP for Research and Extension Roscinto Ian C. Lumbres welcomed Balik Scientist and keynote speaker Flor Crisanta F. Galvez, University President Kenneth A. Laruan, the panel of evaluators, deans, mentors, advisers, guests, and student researchers. He emphasized that the congress marks a decade of student-led inquiry, homegrown ideas, and BSU’s continuing commitment to research excellence. Lumbres also explained that the theme reflects the gathering, sharing, and learning of knowledge rooted in community, culture, and land.

Moreover, University President Laruan congratulated the student researchers for reaching the USRC and thanked the technical evaluators and Galvez for their support. He compared research to planting trees, explaining that its benefits may not be immediate but can grow into meaningful contributions for future generations. Laruan reminded students that research is built on patience, discipline, and continuous learning, and urged them to use their findings to help solve real-world problems in their communities and workplaces.

In her message, Galvez expressed gratitude to BSU for inviting her to the congress and for its commitment to nurturing research, innovation, and cultural stewardship. She shared that research is not merely an academic requirement but a journey of purpose, discipline, and responsibility. Galvez encouraged the student researchers to pursue work that serves people, respects local knowledge systems, and creates real impact beyond publication and academic recognition.

“True excellence is measured by relevance, real-world issues, ethical integrity, respect for communities, and a positive impact your work creates. Research is not just about what we discover, it is about what you would do with that discovery” she said.

Before the paper presentations, the mechanics and evaluation criteria were presented by College of Numeracy and Applied Sciences Dean Ederson G. Bawang, followed by an introduction to the panel of evaluators. All participant researchers presented their papers simultaneously under the different categories.

On the second day, College of Teacher Education (CTE) Dean Divina M. Yango presented the synthesis during the closing program followed by an inspirational message by VP for Business Affairs Josel M. Florentin. He shared a quote from Paulo Coelho’s Book, The Alchemist, which goes "When you want something with all your heart, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” He then congratulated the participants for a job well done and encouraged them to rest and later on, continue the path of research.

“You may now breathe a sigh of relief. I believe you will never forget the experiences you have learned here. That is the wonder of research. Research is to see what everybody else can't see, I hope that you keep your enthusiasm, as you continue to pursue this journey” Florentin said.

The awarding ceremony followed Florentin’s message. The winning papers are:

S&T Social AANR - GRADUATE
1st BEST PAPER: Perceived Attributes of Rice Crop Manager Advisory Service (RCMAS) and its Adoption Among Rice Farmers in Tarlac Province by KATRINA M. RIVERA, Open University (OU)

S&T Social AANR - UNDERGRADUATE
1st BEST PAPER: Ethnoveterinary Medicine Practices of Backyard Swine Raisers in Besao, Mountain Province by KYZA VINA P. LOPSOTEN, College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

2nd BEST PAPER: Leng-ag: Mobile-Based Health System for Tuberculosis Prevention, Treatment, Adherence, and Risk Assessment Among Small-Scale Miners in Itogon, Benguet by CHELSEA T. CAMODA, CATHERINE JOY B. COMILA, JOY DIANE S. CRUZ, SANDARA F. DAYOTAO, CLYZAH MAE A. DUPYAWON, BRIAR ROSE T. ESPIRITU, RHEALYN P. GINES, SHAIRA ANN L. LOPEZ, WINSELLE ANN CHRIS S. NUEDA, GWYNETH R. PACIO, DANIELLE PATINDOL, EARL IVAN A. PLACIDO, MARIA KIMBERLIE S. SANTOS, BIANCA DIANE L. TOJENO, & ROSE AIRA P. TOMILAS, College of Nursing (CN)

3rd BEST PAPER: Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Based Intervention in Enhancing Physical Function Among Young-Older Adults in Selected Barangays of La Trinidad, Benguet by HESSA ANGEL G. ABDALLA, KRISHA MARIE G. APOSTOL, OLIVER M. CAGAN JR., MARY SHANE B. COPES, MARIAN C. DUKEY, KAREN JOY K. DULNUAN, MARK RAINIER C. FERNANDEZ, JANELA L. GUMALOG, EASHA C. ISIONG, ROXANNE P. MADALINO, KATRIN CHOISY D. PASCUAL, & JANELA MARGARET R. SUYAT, CN

S&T FIEET - UNDERGRADUATE
1st BEST PAPER: Development and Performance Evaluation of a Semi-Automated Cabinet-Type Dryer for Small-Scale Daing Production by LOIS JEHOIKIM E. AGLIAM & EDILBERTO B. BUSTILLO III, College of Engineering

2nd BEST PAPER: Characterization, Optimization, and Biomedical Applications of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized by Aspergillus fumigatus Isolated from Coffea arabica Mucilage by EZRAEL D. BALISONG, CHRISTIAN JOSEPH R. SORIANO, & JANIELLE D. TACIO, College of Natural Sciences (CNS)

3rd BEST PAPER: GIS-Based Analysis and Development of Forest Fragmentation Indices in the Abra River Basin in Northern Luzon, Philippines by RIZALDY C. UMAGING, RISALOU B. SITENG, & KYLA FAYE B. DALLIGOS, College of Forestry

S&T AANR - GRADUATE
1st BEST PAPER: Growth Performance, Carcass Yield, and Sensory Characteristics of Benguet Native Pigs Fed Partially Dehydrated Black Soldier Fly (Hermitia illucens) larvae by MINERALITA F. SIMON, College of Agriculture (CA)

2nd BEST PAPER: Effects of Amino Acid Supplementation to Low-Crude Protein Diets on the Growth Performance of Hubbard Broilers Raised in a Deep-Litter System by NELSON P. BACAWAT, CA

3rd BEST PAPER: Physiological Responses, Grain Yield, and Quality of High Protein Corn (Zea mays L.) Varieties Applied with Nanofertilizer by ARNOLD V. DAMASO, CA

S&T AANR - UNDERGRADUATE
1st BEST PAPER: Ameliorative Effects of Coffea arabica, Cymbopogon citratus, and Moringa oleifera on Lead and Chlorpyrifos Induced Neurotoxicity in Zebrafish Larvae and Gut Microbial Dysbiosis in Mice by REGIE BOY ALFONSO, STEPHANIE B. MANAS, & OWDEE SHANE A. ORDOÑO, CNS

2nd BEST PAPER: Nicotine-Based V**e Smoke on S***m Quality and Testicular Histopathology of male Sprague-Dawley Rats (Rattus norvegicus) by ANDREI METATRON M. RAHON, CVM

3rd BEST PAPER: Angiogenic Inhibitory Potential of Bulak-Manok (Ageratum conyzoides L.) Leaves Ethanol Extract Using In Ovo Duck Embryo Chorioallantoic Membrane Assay by ISMAEL D. BAS-ILAN JR., CVM

EDUCATION - GRADUATE
1st BEST PAPER: Registry of Accessible Web Resources (RAWR): Using a SUS-Based and WebCLIC Evaluation for a Developed Discovery Tool for HEI Libraries by DANIEL S. BALBIN JR., College of Information Sciences (CIS)

2nd BEST PAPER: A Sustainable Internationalization Framework for Higher Education Institutions by CIPRIANO Q. MENDOZA JR., CTE

3rd BEST PAPER: Para Saan ang Trigo? Exploring Mathematics Teachers’ and Students’ Perspectives on Importance and Application of Trigonometry by SUNSHINE KATE C. PADEO, CNAS

EDUCATION - UNDERGRADUATE
1st BEST PAPER: Ecological and Psychological Predicators of Horizontal Career Mismatch Among College Graduates by AMBER-LYN D. DEL ROSARIO, FERILYN B. DULAWAN, IRENE C. GENERALO, & MARYANNE ALEXIS YASMIN L. ROMERO, College of Social Sciences

2nd BEST PAPER: Self-Efficacy to English Language for Instructional Effectiveness (SELFIE): Development and Validation of a Scale for English Pre-Service Teachers by NELSON F. PADCHONGA, CECIL G. ABILANG, NOVELYN L. ALITAN, CERIA MAE G. SIMALONG, & MATHEW O. LUZANO, CTE

3rd BEST PAPER: News Credibility Judgement on Facebook: The Role of Heuristic Shortcuts Among BSU Library and Information Science Students by KATRIELLE E. ALAWAS, JEZRIEL D. ALICAY, SHARMIN D. DELMAS, SHARMAINE P. MADARANG, & MARY GRACE B. ORQUIZA, CIS

S&T SOCIAL NON AANR - GRADUATE
1st BEST PAPER: Landscaping Urban Green Spaces: Modeling Functional Frameworks for a Greener Baguio City by PATRICK JOHN F. SANTIAGO, CA

S&T SOCIAL NON AANR - UNDERGRADUATE
1st BEST PAPER: More Than a Provider: First-Time Fathers’ Roles and Adaptation During the Postpartum Period in La Trinidad, Benguet by EDRIENNE KC D. DOSDOS, DANIELLE DENIZE F. BACASEN, UNIX F. TAD-AWAN, RYZLE KHATE B. MADINNO, MIKE REYNE A. BAGULOD, RAEGIL MAE R. PAGAL, ALYSSA MARIE T. GARAO-E, FHEUZZ JIANN L. SABANGAN, CHRISTINE A. BANIAGA, RIZA B. COMCOM, JACOB DYLAN E. VILLAFUERTE, HANNAH LOU L. ABAD, & CLYDE MAE P. MAURICIO, CN

2nd BEST PAPER: An Institutional History of the Mountain Province Broadcasting Corporation: DZWT and DZWR on the Air (1965-2023) by STEFFY GWYNETH L. RAFAEL, College of Social Sciences

3rd BEST PAPER: Enhancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Through Family-Centered Communication: Designing and Pre-Evaluation of Nurse-Led Intervention Study by CHARLENE ANNE P. SAPDOY, GWYNETH ANGEL D. FIANZA, MIRAE CLAIRE P. COLAS, MARQUE D. HIPOLITO, SYLVIA MAE M. VALERIANO, KEZIA V. COYTOP, KEZIAH JOSH A. LUIS, VALESCA O. PELICO, NICHOLE ANN P. BALINANG, ARSLIE T. ANGEL, & ABDULRAHMAN AL-HADDAD, CN

In her closing message, Office of Research Services Director Ruth S. Batani said that joining the 10th USRC is already a milestone in the students’ research journey. She described the congress as a space for learning, unlearning, and relearning, and reminded participants that they are already winners for making it this far. Batani also encouraged the students to prepare for the Regional Student Research Congress and to continue growing academically, professionally, and personally through research.//EBawang

📸USRC Documentation Committee, Blanche Bataqueg (UPAO Intern), and Chirrie Ann Colte (UPAO Intern)