CMU-Center for Natural Products Research Development and Extension

24/09/2026

Ideas, discoveries, innovations, and research outputs must also be properly documented, protected, developed, and eventually translated into meaningful impact.

On behalf of Central Mindanao University and the organizing units—the Center for Natural Products Research, Development and Extension, College of Veterinary Medicine, Center for Natural Science Research, and Center for One Health and Veterinary Engagement in Mindanao—we sincerely thank our resource speaker, Mr. Sam Daniel Tejada, CMU-IPTBM IPR Specialist, our university officials, organizers, and most especially all the participants who actively took part in this workshop.

23/09/2026

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗼𝘅 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗲𝘀

MUSUAN, BUKIDNON — To highlight recent computational chemistry research, the Department of Chemistry — in partnership with the Center for Natural Products Research, Development, and Extension (CNPRDE) and the CMU Chemical Society — hosted the Chem Talks: Lecture Series last September 21, 2026, at the CHSS Auditorium.

The event featured computational chemistry expert Trecy Jane Ricaborda, RCh, MSc, who presented her study, "Probing Reduction Potential Modulation in 1,2,4,5-Tetrazine Derivatives for Redox Flow Battery Anolyte."

During her lecture, Ricaborda discussed how organic redox flow batteries offer a reliable solution to clean-energy gaps, pointing out that solar power is limited by nightfall while wind energy faces production intermittency.

Using computational screening methods, she evaluated 250 candidate molecules, successfully identifying 170 viable candidates with optimized properties for battery efficiency.

The session concluded with an open forum addressing key questions on her computational devices and environmental sustainability. When asked if these organic molecules could serve as direct battery replacements for solar energy systems, Ricaborda clarified that they cannot replace solar batteries directly.

NEWS | Gian Carlo Tenaja
COPYREADER | Ralphie Villegas
PHOTO COURTESY | CMU Chemical Society

16/09/2026

Congratulations to our Center Director, Dr. Aileen May G. Ang, RCh.
We are very proud of you!

09/09/2026

20/08/2026

[𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊] 𝐂𝐍𝐏𝐑𝐃𝐄 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐰 𝟗.𝟎 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The research personnel of the Center for Natural Products Research, Development and Extension (CMU-CNPRDE) actively participated in the Madayaw 9.0 International Multidisciplinary Research Conference, held on August 12–13, 2026. Anchored on the theme, “𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑮𝒐𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒓𝒂 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒇𝒕𝒉 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝑯𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏-𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔,” the conference provided a valuable platform for sharing research innovations and demonstrating how scientific research can contribute to sustainable and human-centered development.

Representing CNPRDE, Mr. Regiez Novem P. Idulsa (center) presented the completed CMU-funded research project on 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐬, highlighting the potential of locally available agricultural resources for the development of value-added and functional products. Meanwhile, Ms. Kisshi D. Salise (right) and Ms. Baum Mia C. Bolonos (left) presented the Center’s ongoing DOST-PCAARRD-funded project on the development of a 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, showcasing the application of natural products research to address challenges in agricultural and bamboo production.

Presenting CNPRDE’s research demonstrates CMU’s commitment to generating science-based innovations that address local and global challenges and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

CNPRDE extends its sincere appreciation to the Central Mindanao University Administration for its continued support and commitment to research and innovation.

25/11/2025

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We are proud to present the CNPRDE's accomplishments from CY 2021-present.

24/11/2025

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21/11/2025

[𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊]

The 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 (𝑪𝑵𝑷𝑹𝑫𝑬) successfully conducted a five-day training workshop on November 17–21, 2025, for faculty researchers from 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐒𝐊𝐒𝐔), Tacurong City, under the 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝘂 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 (𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗦𝘂𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮) 𝗜𝗥𝗗𝗖 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗜. Four (4) faculty researchers participated in the activity, which showcased the strengths and capabilities of CMU-CNPRDE in mentoring other SUCs through hands-on training and advanced laboratory analyses in natural products research.