BukSU OVPREI

Bukidnon Studies Center provides the opportunity to barangays who are interested in learning Binukid, like Barangay 6 Poblacion of Malaybalay City. Kudos to Brgy. 6 IP Mandatory Representative Coslita Muring and Punong Barangay Hon. Manuel Sicalan III. This 5-day Binukid class culminates on May 25, 2026 at BSC Kaayaran Gallery.

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

Please be guided on the official email addresses of the following units under OVPREI:

• Research and Development Unit - [email protected]
• Extension Services and Community Engagement Unit - [email protected]
• Research Centers - [email protected]
• Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Unit - [email protected]
• University Gender Research and Resource Center - [email protected]
• University Statistical Center - [email protected]
• DxBU Radio Station - [email protected]
• Bukidnon Studies Center / Sentro ng Wika at Kultura - [email protected]

𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Xyle Fe A. Verbal! Wishing you joy, good health, and continued success. 🎉

𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐒𝐔, 𝐔𝐌𝐘 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐓𝐨𝐓) 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
| 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 13, 2026

Bukidnon State University (BukSU), through its International Affairs and Linkages Unit and the Center for Peace Studies (CPS), partnered with Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY), Indonesia, to conduct a Training of Trainers (TOT) on Peacebuilding. The activity brought together peace educators, student leaders from the College of Education (COE) and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), and barangay captains from selected barangays of Malaybalay City for a day of intercultural learning and peacebuilding discussions. The program featured sessions led by Peace Generation Indonesia’s Ahmad Afrya, Senior Trainer, and Irfan Amali, Co-Founder and Executive Director, and UMY’s Dr. Idham Badruzaman; and BukSU’s Dean of the College of Law, Atty. Ophelia Pilar E. Rubio-Zamora

Participants actively engaged in interactive discussions and reflective activities, particularly during the session on the 12 Basic Values of Peace under the Peace Generation Approach. The training also addressed Indigenous Justice Systems, local peacebuilding initiatives, and youth action design through Indonesian case studies, encouraging participants to exchange perspectives and community experiences. The activity forms part of the continuing collaboration between BukSU and UMY aimed at strengthening peace education, dialogue, and sustainable community engagement through international academic partnership.

𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐒𝐔 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐌𝐘

Bukidnon State University (BukSU) successfully hosted a Consultative Meeting with international partner Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) on May 13, 2026, at the 4th Floor Conference Hall, Research and Extension Building, reaffirming its commitment to global academic excellence, research innovation, and international collaboration.

The engagement welcomed distinguished international partners from UMY led by Prof. Ir. Slamet Riyadi, M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Rector for Quality, Reputation, and Partnership, and Dr. Idham Badruzaman, Head of International Mobility at the Directorate of Global Partnership and Employability (DGPE).

The meeting was attended by BukSU officials including Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Hazel Jean M. Abejuela, Vice President for Research, Extension and Innovations Dr. Carina Joane V. Barroso, Planning Officer, Quality Assurance Director, OVPREI directors and heads, IALU Director Dr. Rizza R. Consad, and members of the SMART BukSU Workforce.

One of the highlights of the engagement was the presentation of Prof. Slamet Riyadi on “Integrated Quality Assurance Towards Global Reputation,” emphasizing strategic quality assurance and internationalization initiatives toward achieving global recognition.

The activity also featured the presentation of BukSU’s Research Profile by Dr. Joan M. Recente, Director of the Research and Development Unit, followed by collaborative discussions on increasing Scopus-indexed publications, strengthening research citations, expanding international research presentations, promoting scholarship opportunities at UMY, and exploring partnerships in extension and community engagement programs.

The consultative meeting served as a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and partnership building, further advancing BukSU’s vision of becoming a globally engaged and internationally competitive university.

Happy Birthday, Ma'am Queency 🎉
May this year bring you joy, adventures, and moments that make your heart truly happy.

Every approved R&D proposal is an investment in people, partnerships, and solutions that create real impact in communities.

Through the Harmonized Full-Blown Proposal Development Writeshop on May 12-13, 2026, held at Philtown Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City DOST Northern Mindanao and the regional consortia continue to strengthen researchers' capacity, helping transform ideas into competitive, fundable proposals that address real-world challenges.

More than 70 researchers from across Northern Mindanao are participating in Day 1 of the Harmonized Full-Blown Proposal Writeshop, where they are receiving mentoring and technical guidance from 11 DOST and partner institutions experts.

This year, 57 concept proposals from Northern Mindanao advanced to the full-blown proposal stage for the DOST Grants-in-Aid Program under PCIEERD, PCHRD, PCAARRD, and NRCP. This is one of the highest numbers of full-blown proposals recorded in the region to date, and reflects the growing quality and competitiveness of NorMin research proposals.

Held from May 12 to 13, at Philtown Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, the two-day activity brings together the region’s R&D consortia to help researchers enhance their proposals for the DOST Grants-in-Aid Program. The writeshop aims to refine research ideas into well-developed proposals that meet national evaluation standards.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖

𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐒𝐔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐑𝐌 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬’ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

Bukidnon State University and the Malaybalay LGU are holding the 2-day 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗥𝗠 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀’ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 on May 11–12, 2026, at Loiza’s Pavilion, Malaybalay City.

This activity finalizes and disseminates the findings of five Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) studies under Project ADOREE — “Assisting Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers on Research and Extension Engagement.”

Participating LGU offices involved in the project include the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), City Urban Development and Housing Division (CUDHO), City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), and the City Agriculture Office.

The researchers will present the results of the five studies to the City Mayor of Malaybalay to support evidence-based policies and programs addressing disaster preparedness, resilience, emergency response, environmental sustainability, and community safety.

Through this collaborative initiative, BukSU and the Malaybalay LGU continue to strengthen research-based governance and promote safer and This collaborative event not only strengthens research-based governance, but also marks a significant step toward equipping the city with evidence-based solutions for disaster resilience and community safety.