Research Development & Evaluation Center

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

“𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝑴𝑺𝑼’𝒔 𝑨𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔”

Western Mindanao State University (WMSU), through the Office of the Vice President for Research and Extension is currently holding a meaningful forum that brings together academic leaders, researchers, and innovators to strengthen research and innovation initiatives toward sustainable solutions. 🌱🔬

The program features an Inspirational Message from the 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚 𝐀. 𝐎𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚, represented by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐀. 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐞𝐳, followed by the Introduction of Speakers by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐄. 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐚 and 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐀𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐒. 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨.

Resource Speakers:

🔹 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐀. 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐠
Department Manager II / Program Manager
Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)

🔹 𝐃𝐫. 𝐍𝐨𝐞𝐥 𝐀. 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐠
Director, Technology Transfer and Promotion Division (TTPD)
DOST-PCAARRD

This forum highlights the vital role of research, innovation, and academic leadership in addressing pressing challenges and creating sustainable solutions for communities and society. 💡🌏

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚 𝐀. 𝐎𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚

May your special day filled with joy and abundance and renewed aspiration as you continue to lead our university with excellence, dedication and compassion. May you be blessed with many meaningful more years of success.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭!

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑾𝑴𝑺𝑼-𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚.

𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | 𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

The Research Development and Evaluation Center (RDEC) of Western Mindanao State University, in collaboration with the Inclusive Science for Livelihood in Agri-Aqua (ISLA) Program, successfully conducted the 𝑹𝑫𝑬𝑪-𝑰𝑺𝑳𝑨 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 on July 31, 2026, at Solaya Event Place, Felix Enriquez Drive, Zone 1-B Lumbangan, Zamboanga City.

The workshop provided an avenue for program implementers, researchers, partners, and stakeholders to review accomplishments, discuss challenges and opportunities, evaluate program implementation, and develop strategic action plans to further strengthen the ISLA Program.

Through meaningful discussions, collaboration, and shared insights, the activity highlighted the importance of inclusive science, research, innovation, and sustainable livelihood initiatives in advancing the agri-aqua sector and contributing to community development.

📷 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐲! 🎂🎈

Today, we celebrate not only your special day but also the dedication, hard work, and positive spirit you bring to the Research and Project Development Unit (RPDU). Your commitment and unwavering support have made a meaningful impact on the team, and we are truly grateful to have you with us.

May this new chapter of your life be filled with abundant blessings, good health, endless happiness, and success in all your endeavors. May you continue to inspire those around you with your kindness, passion, and excellence.

On behalf of your RDEC family, we wish you a day full of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Enjoy your celebration—you truly deserve the very best!

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙅𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙠𝙖𝙮! 𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙. 💚🎉🎁

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬! 🎂🥳

May this new chapter of your life be filled with abundant blessings, good health, endless happiness, and remarkable achievements. May every goal you pursue be met with success, and may you continue to inspire others with your passion and positive spirit.

On behalf of your RDEC Family, we extend our warmest birthday wishes and heartfelt gratitude for your valuable contributions. May your year ahead be as exceptional as the impact you make each day.

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙎𝙞𝙧 𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙨! 𝙒𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖 𝙬𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙟𝙤𝙮, 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨. 𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨! 🎁🎉💚

📢All university offices and services will be closed on July 21, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm in celebration of the University's 122nd Foundation Anniversary. Regular operations will resume on July 22.

WMSU President Re-Elected as PASUC Regional Chairperson

Western Mindanao State University proudly congratulates Dr. Ma. Carla A. Ochotorena, WMSU President, on her re-election as Regional Chairperson of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC).

Dr. Ochotorena was re-elected during the PASUC Elections held on July 13, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Her re-election reflects the confidence of fellow SUC leaders in her exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing quality higher education.

The entire WMSU community celebrates this significant achievement and proudly supports Dr. Ochotorena as she continues to lead with vision, integrity, and excellence in strengthening state universities and colleges across the region.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚'𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠! 🎂🌸

May this special day bring you abundant joy, countless blessings, and cherished moments with your loved ones. May the year ahead be filled with good health, happiness, new opportunities, and continued success in all your endeavors.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication, guidance, and invaluable service. Your leadership and positive spirit inspire everyone around you.

On behalf of your RDEC Family, we wish you a wonderful birthday and a prosperous year ahead.

Happy Birthday, Ma'am Beng! 🥳🎈🎁

𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙗𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙤𝙙'𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮. 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣! 💚💙

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫! 🎂

Today, we celebrate not only your special day but also your dedication and professionalism. Your commitment to excellence and passion for service continue to inspire those around you.

May this new chapter of your life be filled with abundant blessings, good health, endless opportunities, and continued success in both your personal and professional endeavors. May all your hard work be rewarded, and may each day bring you happiness, peace, and reasons to smile.

On behalf of your Research Development and Evaluation Center (RDEC) Family, we wish you a joyful birthday and a year ahead filled with remarkable achievements and unforgettable moments.

Happy Birthday, Sir Alvener! 🎈🎁🎊

𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮. 𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨! 💚💙

🎉 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞! 🎂💐

Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with joy, good health, and countless blessings. May this new year of your life bring continued success, happiness, and exciting opportunities. Thank you for your dedication and hard work as part of the RCOO family.

𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒇𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒂𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅! 🎈🎁🥳

– 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐂 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 💙