Research Development & Evaluation Center

📍 Strengthening Research Collaboration Through Mobility and Knowledge Exchange

10 June 2026 | The Department of Science and Technology IX through the Zamboanga Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development Consortium (ZIEERDeC) warmly welcomed delegates from the Southern Tagalog Islands Research and Development Consortium (STIRDC) for the Intra-Consortium Mobility Program held in Zamboanga City.

The activity formally commenced with a welcome message from Ms. Rosemarie S. Salazar, Regional Director of DOST IX and Advisory Committee Chair of ZIEERDeC, followed by a message from Dr. Marvin A. Maulion, Consortium Director of ZIEERDeC, and a pre-recorded video message from Dr. Marjorie A. Españaola, Consortium Director of STIRDC. In their messages, they underscored the importance of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and institutional partnerships in advancing research, development, and innovation initiatives across regions.

The program served as a platform for sharing best practices, discussing capability-building initiatives, and strengthening institutional support mechanisms in research and development. Participants also engaged in discussions on research proposal development and submission processes to DOST-PCIEERD, followed by an open forum on insights and good practices in consortium management.

As part of the mobility program, delegates visited the research and innovation facilities of Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) and Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU). These visits provided an opportunity to showcase the region's R&D capabilities, foster institutional linkages, and encourage future collaborative initiatives among consortium members.

This activity reflects the shared commitment of ZIEERDeC and STIRDC to strengthening the country's research and innovation ecosystem through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the continuous pursuit of excellence in research and development.








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WMSU Showcases Research Excellence at 2026 Agency In-House Review

Western Mindanao State University (WMSU), through the Office of the Vice President for Research and Extension, the Research Development and Evaluation Center, and the Dissemination, Publication and Citation Monitoring Unit, conducted the 2026 Agency In-House Review (AIHR) on June 11, 2026, at the WMSU Social Hall and the College of Science and Mathematics Conference Room.

The annual activity served as an institutional platform for the presentation and evaluation of research outputs, reinforcing WMSU’s commitment to advancing scholarly productivity and evidence-based contributions to development. A total of 38 research papers were presented across various disciplines, reflecting the university’s sustained efforts in strengthening its research culture.

The review was assessed by a panel of esteemed experts from the academe and government research institutions, whose collective expertise provided critical and constructive evaluation of the research presentations, ensuring alignment with academic standards and development priorities.

For the Science & Technology and Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources (S&T and AANR) cluster, the evaluators included Director Noel A. Catibog of the DOST-PCAARRD; Assistant Regional Director Ricardo J. Apolinario III of the DOST Region IX; Dr. Maila V. Pan, OIC Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension of the Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology; and Dr. Rolando P. Malalay, Vice President for Research Development and Extension of the Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University.

For the Social Science cluster, the panel consisted of Dr. Ailyn Sabdilon-Absara, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University; Dr. Pilar S. Caparas of the Western Mindanao State University; and Dr. Robert V. Panaguiton, also from WMSU.

The following studies were recognized for their outstanding contributions:

Best Paper Award – Social Science Undergraduate Category
1st Place: Riza Joy V. Malinas (ESU Malangas)– “Bangsamoro MNLF Women at the Frontlines of Peace”
2nd Place: Salvin M. Baid (ESU Ipil)– “Narratives and Currents: Mapping Themes and Motifs on Sibugaynon Identity from the River Lores of Sibugay River”
3rd Place: Mick Daniel G. Alitao (ESU Malangas) – “Community-Based Security, Safety Protocols and Barangay Event Management in Zamboanga Sibugay”

Best Paper Award – Social Science Professional/Graduate Category
1st Place: Dr. Emerissa Jane L. Tendero (College of Public Administration and Development Studies) – “Strengthening Public Health Financing Governance: Analyzing Catastrophic Health Expenditure for Policy Development in Zamboanga City”
2nd Place: Dr. Rodel R. Marquez (College of Public Administration and Development Studies) – “Transforming Entrepreneurship through E-Governance: Assessing Zamboanga City’s Electronic Business One-Stop Shop (E-BOSS)”
3rd Place: Dr. Rica Rose Rubio (College of Nursing) – “Mental Health Status and Utilization of Mental Health Services among College Students: Towards a Comprehensive Support System for Future Generations”

Best Paper Award – S&T and AANR Undergraduate Category
1st Place: John Christian S. Pulay (College of Science and Mathematics) – “Angiogenesis and Wound Healing Potential of Begonia beringii Leaf Extract through CAM Assay and Human Dermal Fibroblasts (HDFn) Cell Line”
2nd Place: Shan Khyle D. Estrada (College of Computing Studies) – “Deep Learning-Based Prediction of Refractive Errors in Human Eyes Using Photorefraction Images”
3rd Place: Sunshine L. Arquiza (College of Science and Mathematics) – “Antioxidant Activity and In Vitro Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Ophiorrhiza oblongifolia (de Candolle, 1830) Leaf Extract against HepG2 Liver Cancer Cell Lines”

Best Paper Award – S&T and AANR Research Cluster (Professional/Graduate Category)
1st Place: Mr. Aldison M. Asdain (College of Science and Mathematics) – “Triclique Polynomials and Triqlique Neighborhood Polynomials of Graphs: Unveiling Structural Properties and Potential Applications”
2nd Place: Mr. Dennis Marcelino (College of Science and Mathematics)– “Comprehensive Analysis on the Coconut and Coconut Product Sector in Zamboanga City and Isabela City”
3rd Place: Blessy Shine Bucoy (College of Agriculture)– “Development of Cacao Pod Husk Briquette and Comparative Analysis with Coconut Husk and Bamboo Briquettes as Biomass Fuel”

Best Paper Award – S&T and AANR Development Cluster (Professional/Graduate Category)
1st Place: Ms. Dionne Lara Herwig (College of Science and Mathematics) – “Regional Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubator (ATBI) in Western Mindanao through the Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation System Enhancement (RAISE) Program”
2nd Place: Mr. Arkin Garon Sarmiento (College of Science and Mathematics) – “NICER Native Chicken R&D Center – Phase II”
3rd Place: Engr. Janueber Garcia (College of Engineering) – “Development of a Sustainable Raised Bed Frame from Recycled PET Bottles: Enhancing Urban Agriculture and Mitigating Plastic Waste”

The 2026 AIHR highlighted WMSU’s continuing commitment to improving its research work through careful review and meaningful academic discussion. The studies presented reflected the university’s steady effort to produce research that responds to local needs and key development concerns.

Through activities like the Agency In-House Review, WMSU continues to support quality research by ensuring that studies are properly evaluated, refined, and aligned with the university’s goals and the needs of the community.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ✨

Congratulations to our 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒔! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have paid off.

Wishing you continued success in your academic and professional journey. 🎓✨

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒! ✨🎓

The 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 (𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐂) proudly extends its warmest congratulations to our dedicated employees and student trainee on their remarkable academic achievements!

𝐀𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐇. 𝐒𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐢, 𝐋𝐏𝐓, 𝐌𝐏𝐀

𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝𝐡 𝐀. 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐨, 𝐌𝐏𝐀

𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅. 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐨𝐲, 𝐏𝐒𝐌-𝐅𝐌𝐏𝐌

𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐳𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐓. 𝐉𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢 - 𝐂𝐮𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞 (𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚)

Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence have brought you to this significant milestone. Balancing academic responsibilities with professional and training commitments is no easy feat, making this achievement even more inspiring.

May this success serve as a stepping stone toward greater opportunities, continued growth, and meaningful contributions to your profession and community.

The entire WMSU-RDEC family celebrates with you today and wishes you continued success in all your future endeavors.

𝑶𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔! 🎉

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒 📢

Please be informed that the Facebook account shown below is the OFFICIAL page of the Research Ethics Office (REO) of Western Mindanao State University.

For submission of requirements and sending of application links, kindly message the REO page directly and NOT the RDEC Page to avoid delays and confusion in processing.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066732383288

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰! 🌊💧

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | 𝑳𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆-𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒔 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 at the 𝐂𝐒𝐌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐖estern 𝐌indanao 𝐒tate 𝐔niversity, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

This activity gathers researchers, faculty members, students, and partner institutions in strengthening capacities for proper water sampling, accurate analysis, and effective dissemination in the research project results of 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊-𝑨𝒒𝒖𝒂 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 (𝑰𝑺𝑳𝑨) at the 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝑺𝒕𝒂. 𝑪𝒓𝒖𝒛 𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 towards sustainable aquatic resource management and environmental protection. 🌱🔬

𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦-𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴! 💙

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔!

(𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙡𝙙𝙤!)

Congratulations to our Undergraduate Thesis Grantees for successfully passing the evaluation and officially receiving their thesis financial assistance worth 𝐓𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐬 (𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎) and 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!✨

Out of 14 submitted applications, only 8 qualified and passed the evaluation process, making this achievement truly worth celebrating. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to research excellence have paid off. 👏

May this grant serve as support and inspiration as you continue your journey in producing meaningful and impactful research. The road may be challenging, but your passion and perseverance prove that you are ready to take it on.

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔! 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓. 📖

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐒 📢

Please be informed of the claiming schedule for checks and certificates.

📌 What: Claiming of Check and Certificates
📅 When: May 18, 2026 (Monday)

For further instructions, please see Mr. Joshua M. Ferrer, Administrative Aide III of RDEC.

Thank you.

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓 (𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒)

The Western Mindanao State University (WMSU), through the Office of the Vice President for Research and Extension (OVP-RE), Research Development and Evaluation Center (RDEC), and Research Project Development Unit (RPDU), is now accepting applications for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 for 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐒.𝐘. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

This initiative aims to provides financial and academic support to qualified undergraduate researchers and to strengthen WMSU’s research culture while promoting high-quality thesis outputs aligned with the University Research Agenda, the Philippine Development Plan, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Deadline of Submission: 𝟐𝟖 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Application Form: 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐑 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 or visit https://tinyurl.com/mtaktrte

For inquiries:
Email: 𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐜@𝐰𝐦𝐬𝐮.𝐞𝐝𝐮.𝐩𝐡

Facebook: 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
Or visit: 𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐂 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

Qualified undergraduate students from various colleges are encouraged to apply.