SLSU Knowledge Management Office

17/09/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝟑 𝐓𝐈𝐊𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒!

From research to storytelling, TIKTALK 2026 challenged SLSU students to turn completed research into creative, engaging, and accessible stories.

After the evaluation and consolidation of scores, here are the Top 3 Winners of TIKTALK 2026:

🥇 RANK 01 — ENTRY NO. 10
Nipa Sap Processors
CAS – BA Communication | Lucban – Main Campus

🥈 RANK 02 — ENTRY NO. 12
Lactic Acid Fermentation
CAS – BS Biology | Lucban – Main Campus

🥉 RANK 03 — ENTRY NO. 6
(Re)Placing Non-Places
CAS – BA Communication | Lucban – Main Campus

Congratulations to our winners! And to all our participants, researchers, and collaborators, thank you for helping make SLSU research more engaging and accessible through digital storytelling.

Gawing Kuwento ang Pananaliksik. 💡

14/09/2026

🎬 𝐓𝐈𝐊𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐆𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐮𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐬𝐢𝐤!

Get ready to discover how our SLSU student participants turn research into creative and engaging stories that show why research matters and how it can make a difference in real life. 🔬📱

Watch the entries, learn something new, and show your support!

❤️ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨
↗️ 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨
👥 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐌𝐎 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒!

📢 Every heart and share counts!
Online Engagement and Impact accounts for 10% of the total score.

📌 NOTE: The sequence of the TIKTALK 2026 reels is based on the order of submission. Entries are posted according to who submitted first.

🏆 WHO WILL TAKE THE TOP SPOT?
Catch the announcement of the TIKTALK 2026 winners on September 17, 2026 | 1:00 PM at the SLSU Gymnasium! 👀🔥

12/09/2026

𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐈𝐊𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊! 🎬🔬

Today is your LAST CHANCE to submit your entry to TIKTALK 2026 and get the chance to win up to ₱10,000!🏆

Turn a completed SLSU research project or program into a creative, engaging, and easy-to-understand TikTok.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: TODAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 | 11:59 PM

👉 REGISTER & SUBMIT NOW:
https://forms.gle/pZ8UeSUiBnAv2XZ37
https://forms.gle/pZ8UeSUiBnAv2XZ37
https://forms.gle/pZ8UeSUiBnAv2XZ37

Don’t miss your final chance. TIKTALK it! 🎥

09/09/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑’𝐒 𝐓𝐈𝐊𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑! 🏆

From research to storytelling—last year’s winning entry showed how research can be creative, engaging, and connected to our culture.

“Kiping” the Tradition Alive:
A Socio-Cultural Documentation of Kiping in the Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival

Creators Behind the TIKTALK Entry:
Ysabella Barron, Hannah Mae Chavez, Ma. Llana Grace Merluza, Joshua Obdianela, & Izzy Mae Jerricel Tañedo from Bachelor of Arts in Communication, College of Arts and Sciences

Research Team:
Dr. Nicanor Guinto, Mx. Amiel Jansen Demetrial, Asst. Prof. Brian Villaverde, Dr. Shiela Manzanilla

✨ Now, it’s your turn.

Have a completed SLSU research project that deserves to be seen and heard? Turn it into a story and make it TIKTALK-worthy! 🎥

TIKTALK 2026 IS NOW EXTENDED!
Deadline: September 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM

Register and submit:
https://forms.gle/pZ8UeSUiBnAv2XZ37
https://forms.gle/pZ8UeSUiBnAv2XZ37
https://forms.gle/pZ8UeSUiBnAv2XZ37

ABOT KA PA, BESSSSS

Video Reuploaded from the Office of Research Services
Photo Source: Llana Ramos Merluza

09/09/2026

The countdown to STW 2026 is on!

The Knowledge Management Office (KMO) is excited to be part of SLSU Science, Technology, and Innovation Week 2026! 💚

Catch us as we bring TUGON and TIKTALK 2026 to this year’s celebration—highlighting research, knowledge, creativity, and innovation in meaningful and engaging ways. 🔬🎥

📅 September 15–17, 2026

See you at STW 2026! 🌱

08/09/2026

𝐓𝐈𝐊𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃!

Still have a research story to tell? You’ve got more time! 🔬✨

The Knowledge Management Office (KMO) is extending the submission deadline for TIKTALK 2026: Trendsetting Innovative Knowledge through TikTok: Advancing Learning and Know-How.

📅 NEW DEADLINE: September 12, 2026

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄:
https://forms.gle/pZ8UeSUiBnAv2XZ37
https://forms.gle/pZ8UeSUiBnAv2XZ37
https://forms.gle/pZ8UeSUiBnAv2XZ37

🎬 VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

• 60–120 seconds (1–2 minutes)
• Vertical/Portrait | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16
• .MP4 or .MOV
• Original and created for the competition
• Use simple and easy-to-understand language
• Music/images must be permitted for commercial use on TikTok and Facebook Reels

Participants must collaborate with an SLSU researcher/research team to ensure the accuracy of the information presented.

🏆 CASH PRIZES

🥇 1st Place — ₱10,000
🥈 2nd Place — ₱7,000
🥉 3rd Place — ₱5,000

Gawing kuwento ang pananaliksik. TIKTALK na!

07/09/2026

Our Director, Asst. Prof. Brian Villaverde, will take the stage as the Keynote Speaker at HARESCON 2026! 🎤✨
Get ready for an inspiring exchange of ideas, insights, and words of wisdom as researchers come together to share their work, amplify their voices, and make an impact through research. 🔬📚
Don’t miss HARESCON 2026! See you there! ✨

🔬𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍!🧬

At 𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑪𝒐𝒏 2026, ideas take center stage—and behind every meaningful presentation are people that inspires them continue reminding their purpose and worth. 🔍✨

𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘁. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 at the 𝗜𝗩 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 of 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, joins as the 𝗸𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 for the event. He currently leads the university’s 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 as its Director. 📚

His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in communication, earning his 𝗕𝗔 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗺 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲, from SLSU and his 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 from the 𝗣𝗨𝗣 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺. He is currently pursuing his 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 at the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻. 🎓✨

Beyond the classroom, his scholarly work delves into digital media, communication ethics, political communication, and mediatization. His work has reached peer-reviewed journals and international conference proceedings, while his research projects have explored heritage communication, disaster resilience, media, and discourse. 🌐🔬

With a career shaped by scholarship, leadership, and a deep engagement with communication and culture, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘁. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲 brings a valuable perspective towards our researcher by sharing his knowledge and words of wisdom. We look forward to seeing our researchers rise to the occasion and make their work heard at 𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑪𝒐𝒏 2026! ✨📖

✍: Dan Dave Mendoza, Assoc. Research and Education CH
🎨: Raven Joy Morfe, Cultural CH

07/09/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 📣

The SLSU Knowledge Management Office invites interested stakeholders to participate in the TUGON Stakeholder Forum on September 15, 2026, at the 4F Banahaw Hall, Business Resource Center, SLSU Hotel, Lucban, Quezon.

The forum will feature selected research-based policy briefs addressing issues relevant to local governance, education, environment, livelihood, culture, and community development.

📌 Featured Policy Briefs:

🔹 Beyond Understanding Native Traditions and Artisan Livelihoods (BUNTAL): A Policy Brief for a Sustainable Buntal Weaving Industry in Lucban, Quezon, Philippines

🔹 Women's Participation in the Woodcarving Tradition and Industry of Paete, Laguna

🔹 Strengthening Livelihood Resilience among Nipa Sap Processors in Northern Quezon, Philippines

🔹 Determinants of Farmers' Preference for the Conservation of Mt. Banahaw de Lucban Watershed, Quezon, the Philippines

🔹 Assessment of Disaster Risk Reduction and Coastal Management: Toward a Community-Based Safe Zone Model in Coastal Barangays of Tagkawayan, Quezon

🔹 Flexible Learning Continuity Frameworks during Crisis Situations: Understanding Affordances of Digital Technologies for Learners

👥 Limited slots left (First come, first serve).

Interested participants may register through the Confirmation of Participation Form:
https://forms.gle/D21vKfzVoJgqMhfV7
https://forms.gle/D21vKfzVoJgqMhfV7
https://forms.gle/D21vKfzVoJgqMhfV7

📅 Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

We invite government offices, organizations, practitioners, community representatives, and other stakeholders whose work or interests are aligned with the featured policy briefs to join this meaningful exchange of knowledge and ideas.

Be part of the conversation. Help transform research into action!

04/09/2026

𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐋𝐔𝐙𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 | 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

From preserving local traditions and protecting natural resources to strengthening livelihoods, building resilient communities, and advancing institutional development, research can help turn local realities into meaningful policy action.

The Southern Luzon Policy Review (SLPR) of the Southern Luzon State University presents its latest issue, bringing together evidence-based studies and policy-oriented recommendations that respond to pressing development concerns in Southern Luzon.

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒

Beyond Understanding Native Traditions and Artisan Livelihoods (BUNTAL): A Policy Brief for a Sustainable Buntal Weaving Industry in Lucban, Quezon, Philippines
Claire Ann M. Yao
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22299336

Determinants of Farmers’ Preference for the Conservation of Mt. Banahaw de Lucban Watershed, Quezon, the Philippines
Lindsay Q. Estilar, Jhonel C. Baloto, & Mary Ann R. Agudilla
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22299476

Governance, Management Practices, and Challenges in Building Organizational Resilience among Micro-Cooperatives in Quezon Province: Basis for a Resiliency Program
Loretta P. Arroyo
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22299687

Assessment of Disaster Risk Reduction and Coastal Management: Toward a Community-Based Safe Zone Model in Coastal Barangays of Tagkawayan, Quezon
Jofren R. Moreno, Alexander A. Sandro, & Joas R. Moreno
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22299727

Empowering Bosigon Women: Equipping Them with Essential Reading, Writing, and Numeracy Skills
Vicente S. Esmalde, Agnes P. Valenzuela, Vivien Hope G. Resuma, & Krista Keith C. Guerra
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22299849

Strengthening Livelihood Resilience among Nipa Sap Processors in Northern Quezon, Philippines
Paul Emmanuel P. Dela Rosa, Gino A. Cabrera, Violeto N. Coronacio, & Maricel M. Morada
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22299957

Organizational Career Growth as an Institutional Strategy for Enhancing Employer-Employee Relations and Career Satisfaction
Jennifer Edytha J. Lagrazon
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22300134

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬. 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞.

Explore the latest contributions to the Southern Luzon Policy Review and discover how research can support sustainable development, resilient communities, and evidence-informed decision-making across Southern Luzon and beyond.