SLSU Innovation & Technology Support Services Office

19/12/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻!

Priority will be given to Research Proposals that demonstrate the following:

• Tangible outputs that can be transferred to communities.
• Potential for patenting and commercialization.
• Potential for an extension project or program.

The starting date for project implementation is set for the 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳. Interested researchers may scan the 𝗤𝗥 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 to download Form A: 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵, and are advised to submit their capsule proposals along with the required attachments to [email protected] on or before 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

17/12/2025

𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗦𝗢 𝘜𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 | 16 December 2025

The SLSU Innovation & Technology Support Services Office (ITSSO) of Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) took center stage during the recent Project Monitoring and Evaluation Visit conducted by the Technology Transfer and Promotion Division (TTPD) of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST PCAARRD), underscoring the university’s growing momentum in intellectual property (IP) management and technology commercialization under the RAISE Program Phase 2.

The visit focused on the project entitled “Strengthening the Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IP-TBM) in SLSU under the RAISE Program Phase 2,” led by Dr. Jennifer Edytha J. Lagrazon, Project Leader of the SLSU RAISE Program Phase 2.

Serving as the university’s lead office for IP protection, technology transfer, and innovation governance support, SLSU ITSSO presented the consolidated Year 1 and Year 2 Accomplishment Report to provide DOST PCAARRD TTPD officials a comprehensive view of implementation progress and project outcomes. The presentation detailed the status of Phase 2 implementation and milestones achieved, the advances in IP generation and protection alongside technology transfer activities, and the overall compliance with approved deliverables, timelines, and financial utilization. ITSSO likewise reported implementation challenges and mitigation measures, while outlining Year 2 plans that include capability-building initiatives, benchmarking activities, and a series of trainings, workshops, and seminars aimed at strengthening institutional competencies.

TTPD provided technical comments and clarifications, particularly on the alignment of outputs with approved project indicators, proper documentation of IP protection activities, status reporting and required supporting evidence, and opportunities to further strengthen project monitoring and documentation systems.

In a notable highlight of the visit, TTPD recognized SLSU’s best practices in IP filing, particularly the university’s strategic approach to filing technologies under the Patent category when these show clear commercialization potential and market readiness. The commendation reflects SLSU–ITSSO’s continuing efforts to strengthen decision-making in IP protection, moving beyond volume-driven filing toward stronger alignment with technology readiness and market pathways.

Through the RAISE Program Phase 2 initiative, SLSU through ITSSO and with strong administrative support, continues to elevate its IP-TBM capacity from compliance-based requirements toward active technology transfer and commercialization. Key directions include building stronger linkages with regional State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)/Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), regional consortia, and consortiums with IP-TBM counterparts, while advancing the establishment and operationalization of SLSU’s own Technology Business Incubator (TBI) to support incubation, start-up development, and innovation-driven enterprise creation.

DOST PCAARRD TTPD reaffirmed its commitment to supporting SLSU through funding, technical assistance, and policy guidance, underscoring the importance of sustained collaboration in strengthening the national innovation ecosystem. SLSU invites faculty, researchers, industry partners, and development stakeholders to actively engage in its innovation and technology commercialization initiatives, working together to transform research into solutions that create impact for communities and the nation.

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𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘺: 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘳. 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘢 & 𝘔𝘳. 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘓. 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘢
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 & 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺: 𝘔𝘳. 𝘋𝘳𝘺𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘎. 𝘙𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘰 & 𝘔𝘳. 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘓. 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘢

16/12/2025

🏆 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

The SLSU Innovation & Technology Support Services Office (ITSSO) is honored to be conferred as 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 under the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, a recognition that underscores the Office’s sustained performance, operational efficiency, and measurable contributions to the University’s research, innovation, and technology transfer ecosystem.

This distinction reflects the collective efforts behind policy-driven service delivery, timely processing of intellectual property and technology transfer concerns, effective coordination of research and innovation programs, and the consistent provision of technical support to SLSU researchers, inventors, and partners. It affirms ITSSO’s commitment to quality management, accountability, and service excellence in advancing innovation-led development within the University.

We also take this opportunity to formally acknowledge the leadership that helped institutionalize and strengthen ITSSO’s systems and practices. We extend our sincere recognition to former ITSSO Director, Dr. Nona D. Nagares, who led the Office in 2024, together with the former ITSSO staff—Mr. Giehway R. Liwanag, Mr. Jefferson L. Abris, and Mr. Christopher R. Ladines, whose technical expertise, groundwork, and service contributed significantly to the Office’s current operational maturity and continuing achievements.

Concurrently, ITSSO proudly congratulates its Director, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗥. 𝗠𝗮𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘄 𝗜𝗜𝗜, for being recognized as 𝗦𝗟𝗦𝗨 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱). This distinction highlights his exemplary research productivity, leadership in innovation, and sustained mentorship, which continue to strengthen SLSU’s research culture and institutional research performance.

These recognitions collectively affirm ITSSO’s role as a strategic support office in research, innovation, and technology commercialization—anchored on continuity of leadership, systems-based service delivery, and collaborative engagement with the SLSU community.

We remain committed to strengthening partnerships, enhancing innovation services, and scaling impactful research outcomes for Southern Luzon State University.

16/12/2025

🏆 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

The SLSU Innovation and Technology Support Services Office (ITSSO) is honored to be conferred as 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 under the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, a recognition that underscores the Office’s sustained performance, operational efficiency, and measurable contributions to the University’s research, innovation, and technology transfer ecosystem.

This distinction reflects the collective efforts behind policy-driven service delivery, timely processing of intellectual property and technology transfer concerns, effective coordination of research and innovation programs, and the consistent provision of technical support to SLSU researchers, inventors, and partners. It affirms ITSSO’s commitment to quality management, accountability, and service excellence in advancing innovation-led development within the University.

We also take this opportunity to formally acknowledge the leadership that helped institutionalize and strengthen ITSSO’s systems and practices. We extend our sincere recognition to former ITSSO Director, Dr. Nona D. Nagares, who led the Office in 2024, together with the former ITSSO staff—Mr. Giehway R. Liwanag, Mr. Jefferson L. Abris, and Mr. Christopher R. Ladines, whose technical expertise, groundwork, and service contributed significantly to the Office’s current operational maturity and continuing achievements.

Concurrently, ITSSO proudly congratulates its Director, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗥. 𝗠𝗮𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘄 𝗜𝗜𝗜, for being recognized as 𝗦𝗟𝗦𝗨 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱). This distinction highlights his exemplary research productivity, leadership in innovation, and sustained mentorship, which continue to strengthen SLSU’s research culture and institutional research performance.

These recognitions collectively affirm ITSSO’s role as a strategic support office in research, innovation, and technology commercialization—anchored on continuity of leadership, systems-based service delivery, and collaborative engagement with the SLSU community.

We remain committed to strengthening partnerships, enhancing innovation services, and scaling impactful research outcomes for Southern Luzon State University.

09/12/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐑. 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐰 𝐈𝐈𝐈! 💚

The SLSU Innovation and Technology Support Services Office (ITSSO) join you in celebrating another year of growth and new possibilities.

May your days be filled with fresh ideas, meaningful collaborations, and technologies that make work and life better and easier.

03/12/2025

𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗦𝗢 𝘜𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 | 02 December 2025

𝐒𝐋𝐒𝐔 𝐈𝐓𝐒𝐒𝐎 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐆𝐈) 𝐨𝐟 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐠

The Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), through its Innovation and Technology Support Services Office (ITSSO), actively participated in the stakeholders’ and consultative meeting on the proposed Geographical Indication (GI) for Quezon Lambanog brought together representatives from DTI, DOST–Quezon, SEARCA, the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, the Provincial Tourism Office, and Lambanog distillery stakeholders, including Flavors of Quezon, Mallari Distillery, Capistrano Distillery, SAMAWIN MPC, and Mega Greenlife.

During the plenary discussions, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), together with its partners the French Development Agency and Reseau Exchange Development Durable (REDD), presented the national GI development pipeline. Lambanog was cited as one of the products included among the top ten priority commodities being considered for GI protection, underscoring its cultural and economic importance to the province.
Participants identified several key areas that must be addressed in the GI application. These include defining the differences in raw materials used, standardizing processing methods, and specifying quality attributes, all of which will later form part of the Manual of Specifications. They also emphasized the need to craft a code of ethics that links the product’s reputation to its geographical origin, to harmonize and safeguard the image of Quezon Lambanog in both local and international markets. Consistency in production practices among Lambanog producers was likewise highlighted as essential to maintaining quality and authenticity.

The discussions further underscored the importance of research on the sources of tuba and coconut varieties used in Lambanog production, as these factors directly influence flavor profile and product characteristics. Stakeholders also recognized the need to delineate the GI area based on agro-ecological zones to clearly define where GI-protected Quezon Lambanog may be produced. Sustainability concerns, particularly in relation to coconut sap harvesting and long-term resource management, were also raised as critical components that must be integrated into the GI framework.

In the afternoon session, the focus shifted to product reputation and the development of the Manual of Specifications. The workshop-style discussions allowed participants to share experiences from production, marketing, tourism promotion, and research perspectives, helping to shape a more comprehensive picture of Quezon Lambanog as a potential GI product.
The activity marked an important initial step toward the formal application for GI registration of Quezon Lambanog. Continued coordination, data gathering, and consultation among stakeholders are expected in the coming months to further refine the application and strengthen the protection of this iconic local product as a symbol of Quezon’s heritage and craftsmanship.

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𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 & 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺: 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘳. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘙. 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘥𝘦 & 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘳. 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘢

24/11/2025

The DICT Quezon, in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad), invites you to enroll in a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 on 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 from 24 November to 12 December 2025.
Learn how data is used to make decisions in business, healthcare, education, and many other fields. Develop practical skills in data science, analytics, and machine learning—all at your own pace!

📌 Register now: https://forms.gle/taGN3eRdMADjRbos6
🗓️ Registration is open until 30 November 2025, 11:59 PM
For inquiries, you may email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

The DICT Quezon, in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad), invites you to enroll in a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 on 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 from 24 November to 12 December 2025.

Learn how data is used to make decisions in business, healthcare, education, and many other fields. Develop practical skills in data science, analytics, and machine learning—all at your own pace!

📌 Register now: https://forms.gle/taGN3eRdMADjRbos6
🗓️ Registration is open until 30 November 2025, 11:59 PM

For inquiries, you may email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

21/11/2025

𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗦𝗢 𝘜𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 | 20 November 2025

𝐈𝐓𝐒𝐒𝐎 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐈𝐓’𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

The SLSU Innovation and Technology Support Services Office (ITSSO) took part in a seminar organized by the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) aimed at fostering an innovation- and technology-driven entrepreneurial mindset among students. The activity carried the theme: “Technopreneurship: Empowering Cooperatives through Innovation, Technology Support Services, and Intellectual Property Management.”

Serving as resource speakers were Dr. Renato R. Maaliw III, Director of ITSSO, and Engr. Dan Mark C. Cabriga, Intellectual Property Management (IPM) Specialist of ITSSO. They shared their expertise on the basics of intellectual property (IP) rights and the process of drafting patent documents with the 3rd year students from various CIT programs. The seminar sought to help students understand how their course-based projects and thesis can be transformed into protectable and potentially marketable innovations.

Dr. Maaliw opened his session by emphasizing the role of intellectual property in everyday life, highlighting how ideas, designs, brands, and technologies are protected and commercialized. He discussed the different types of IP rights and connected them to potential outputs from the various CIT programs. This helped students recognize how their academic work fits into SLSU’s broader innovation ecosystem.

He also underscored the importance of filing students’ inventions and creative works with the appropriate IP office before public disclosure in competitions, exhibits, or social media. He cautioned that premature disclosure compromises novelty and may expose student innovators to risks such as infringement, loss of ownership, and missed opportunities for commercialization.

Meanwhile, Engr. Cabriga focused on the practical aspects of IP protection. He explained the step-by-step filing procedures and the documentary requirements of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). He also walked the participants through the essential components of a patent document and related each section to the students’ ongoing projects.

He introduced the concept of prior art searching, emphasizing its importance in confirming novelty, avoiding duplication of existing technologies, and strengthening the technical scope of an invention. By guiding students through this process, ITSSO aims to help them produce outputs that are original, competitive, and ready for future technology transfer initiatives.

Also invited as a speaker was Ms. Regine L. Avellano, Trade-Industry Development Analyst, who inspired students to consider entrepreneurship early. She presented available platforms, cooperative partnerships, and government-assisted programs that young innovators can tap into. Her discussion connected innovation and IP protection with real business pathways, demonstrating how simple ideas, when nurtured, can progress from concept to enterprise.

Overall, the seminar successfully enhanced students’ appreciation of technopreneurship, intellectual property, and business development opportunities. It also reinforced the collaboration among ITSSO, CIT, and partner agencies in cultivating a culture of innovation, IP consciousness, and responsible commercialization at Southern Luzon State University.

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𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 & 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺: 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘳. 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘢
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺: 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺

18/11/2025

🎨 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐙𝐎𝐍’𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒, 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐒, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐒! 🌟

The Department of Trade and Industry – Quezon Provincial Office invites you to join a pioneering activity under Project QueREATE — the Seminar-Workshop on Introduction to Applied Imagineering on November 26, 2025, at Conference Room-A, DTI Quezon, LGCTI Building, Ilayang Dupay, Lucena City.

🛠️ What is Applied Imagineering?
It’s the fusion of imagination and engineering—bringing together creativity, innovation, and design thinking to develop new, market-ready products, contributing to the continued growth of Quezon’s creative landscape.

⚠️ Limited slots are available!

Interested participants may secure their slots through the link below on or before Nov. 21, 2025. Participants will receive a confirmation message upon successful registration.

Pre-Registration Link: https://forms.gle/i46iksCnznFhgYKWA

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, innovate, and create!

🎨 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐙𝐎𝐍’𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒, 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐒, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐒! 🌟

The Department of Trade and Industry – Quezon Provincial Office invites you to join a pioneering activity under Project QueREATE — the Seminar-Workshop on Introduction to Applied Imagineering on November 26, 2025, at Conference Room-A, DTI Quezon, LGCTI Building, Ilayang Dupay, Lucena City.

🛠️ What is Applied Imagineering?
It’s the fusion of imagination and engineering—bringing together creativity, innovation, and design thinking to develop new, market-ready products, contributing to the continued growth of Quezon’s creative landscape.

⚠️ Limited slots are available!
Interested participants may secure their slots through the link below on or before Nov. 21, 2025. Participants will receive a confirmation message upon successful registration.
Pre-Registration Link: https://forms.gle/i46iksCnznFhgYKWA

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, innovate, and create!

13/11/2025

𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗦𝗢 𝘜𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 | 12 November 2025

𝐒𝐋𝐒𝐔 𝐈𝐓𝐒𝐒𝐎-𝐓𝐁𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐐𝐌𝐒 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐈𝐒𝐎-𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Southern Luzon State University’s Innovation and Technology Support Services Office (ITSSO), together with the SLSU Technology Business Incubator (TBI), spearheaded by Dr. Renato R. Maaliw III, Director, conducted a meeting to review and update the Quality Management System (QMS) documents and procedures relevant to the office’s functions and processes, November 12, 2025. The staffs discussed improvements in research support, intellectual property management, and incubation processes to better serve faculty, students, and external partners.

The session focused on aligning the offices’ processes with ISO-oriented QMS requirements, ensuring that risk-based thinking, documentation, and service delivery are clearly defined and consistently implemented. The staffs discussed improvements in research support, intellectual property management, and incubation processes to better serve faculty, students, and external partners.

To set the context, Dr. Maaliw conducted a basic ISO awareness discussion on Risks, Opportunities, and Action Plan (ROA). He underscored the importance of systematically identifying risks and opportunities and showed how rating scales directly influence prioritization and the design of measurable and effective mitigation and enhancement strategies. This framework will guide future planning and monitoring activities under the QMS.

Furthermore, the staffs tackled standards for originality examination, particularly with the enhanced capabilities of Turnitin’s AI-detection features. The team agreed to fully utilize these tools to safeguard the quality and authenticity of research outputs. Dr. Maaliw also noted that an AI Policy is currently being drafted, which will specify acceptable thresholds for both similarity index and AI-generated content, ensuring clearer guidelines for researchers.

The scope of ITSSO and TBI functions will also be formally expanded and documented. The meeting affirmed the inclusion of key functions such as Intellectual Property Rights application processes (trademark, industrial design, utility model, and patent), technology transfer, technology licensing and commercialization, and incubation. Supporting procedures and forms will be drafted to ensure these services are clearly mapped, traceable, and auditable.

Finally, the attendees agreed that separate QMS documents will be created for each core process, especially those tied to upcoming enrolment of the forms. This process-wise documentation is intended to enhance clarity, accountability, and ease of ISO compliance across the affected units.

There being no further matters to discuss, Dr. Maaliw III expressed his appreciation for the team’s cooperation and reminded everyone to adhere to the agreed timelines and assigned responsibilities.

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𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 & 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺: 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘳. 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘢
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺: 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘳. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘙. 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘥𝘦

06/11/2025

✨ 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 ✨

During the 3rd Regional Research and Innovation Week, STAARRDEC proudly launched the KINANG Awards — our highest honor celebrating outstanding individuals and institutions whose work radiates excellence, innovation, and impact in agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources (AANR).

Like stars that guide the way, our KINANG awardees will represent the brightest examples of leadership, dedication, and transformative contributions in research, extension, technology transfer, and consortium collaboration.

𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
🌟 Gawad Kinang for Research
🌟 Gawad Kinang for Extension
🌟 Gawad Kinang for Technology Transfer
🌟 Emerging Researcher
🌟 Emerging Extensionist
🌟 Emerging Technology Transfer Worker
🌟 Best Cluster Representatives (ICT, SciComm, TT, R&D)
🏅 Special Citations for Institutions

𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉!
𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚: 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

We invite all consortium member institutions to nominate deserving individuals who have contributed significantly to advancing science, innovation, and community development in the AANR sector.

Scan the QR codes below for: Guidelines and Nomination Forms

Let’s honor those who continue to shine and inspire — helping pave the way for a better, more inclusive, and more sustainable future for our farming and fishing communities. 🌾✨