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Over 100 agencies pledged commitment in support of the RAISE program at the RAISE Summit Week 2025 Participating research and development institutes (RDIs) and state universities and colleges (SUCs) from 15 regions all over the Philippines at...

Introducing the Editorial Board of Currents, the official multidisciplinary research journal of the Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology.

We warmly welcome and extend our sincere gratitude to the following esteemed scholars from diverse disciplines and academic institutions for graciously accepting our invitation to serve on the Advisory Board of Currents.

We deeply appreciate your willingness to share your expertise, guidance, and scholarly insight, as these will be instrumental in advancing the quality, integrity, and impact of the journal.

𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 – Highlighting a major step forward for institutional innovation management, Dr. Maila V. Pan of the Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZSCMST) bagged the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 at the 2025 Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights (RSRDH).

The distinction was awarded during the 2nd General Assembly and 38th Anniversary celebration of the Western Mindanao Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (WESMAARRDEC), held on November 21, 2025, at the J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Pagadian Campus.

This year's symposium was anchored on the theme “Empowering Western Mindanao through AANR Research and Innovation: Celebrating 38 years of Bridging Science and Communities.”

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Competing against researchers from across Region IX, Dr. Pan presented her winning paper titled, "Establishment of the Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) in Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZSCMST) through the RAISE Program."

Her presentation, delivered during the afternoon session, detailed the strategic implementation of intellectual property protocols and business management frameworks within ZSCMST. Her research emphasized the vital role of the Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation System Enhancement (RAISE) Program in transforming academic outputs into protected, marketable technologies.

The study is viewed as a cornerstone for ZSCMST’s efforts to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial viability, ensuring that scientific advancements in the marine and aquatic sectors provide tangible benefits to local communities and industries.

𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝

The Development Category featured a robust lineup of studies focused on practical applications of science in agriculture and aquaculture. Dr. Pan’s work competed alongside innovations in Innovative Use of Surfactant-Based Agents in Lightweight Concrete: Toward Cost-Effective Foamed Construction Materials by JHCSC, Prototyping and Pilot Testing of Seaweed Harvester, by JRMSU, Enhancing the Productivity of Lowland Rice Farmers in SCALE UP Communities of Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur, DA RFO IX, and the Enhancement and Upgrading of WMSU College of Agriculture Breeding Facility from ZamPen Native Chicken Conservation.
Her podium finish highlights the growing importance of "research on research management," demonstrating that how institutions handle their data and patents is just as critical as the scientific discoveries themselves.

𝐀 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The awarding ceremony took place in the evening session, following the day-long series of research and development paper presentations.
The event concluded with a message of solidarity for the scientific community, led by Dr. Teresita A. Narvaez, WESMAARRDEC Consultant and Vice President for Research and Extension at WMSU. The consortium, which serves as a hub for the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), continues to champion local researchers who provide solutions to the unique ecological and economic challenges of Western Mindanao.

Dr. Pan's achievement not only brings honor to ZSCMST but also underscores the institution's commitment to safeguarding and commercializing its intellectual assets for the public good.

The ZSCMST Office of the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension through the Training and Extension Office will conduct a 3-day training-workshop on the drafting of extension proposals. Join us and learn with our speaker, Dr. Ruel M. Mojica, a University Professor of Cavite State University.

Sea you and let us start to create ripples in the community.

Driving Innovation Forward: Present Your R&D Initiatives!

📣𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐒: 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒-𝐈𝐍-𝐀𝐈𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐅𝐎𝐑 2026 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐗 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
• 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 (𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴).
• 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘜𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘙𝘋𝘙𝘜)- 𝘋𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴.
• 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙&𝘋 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚&𝘛 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳.
• 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘚&𝘛 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴.

The GIA Program aims to harness the region’s scientific and technological capabilities to spur and attain a sustainable economic growth and development by funding relevant S&T undertakings designed to contribute to productivity improvement and quality of life of Filipinos by generating and promoting appropriate technologies.

Proposal and its complete attachments must be submitted to 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐡@𝐫𝐨𝟗.𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐭.𝐠𝐨𝐯.𝐩𝐡 on or before 15 DECEMBER 2025 with subject "𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗜𝗔 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠"

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

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The Office of the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension (OVPRIE) invites all faculty and student researchers to participate in the In-House Review, an essential institutional activity designed to evaluate research outputs and identify entries for higher-level research symposia.

In light of current preparations, please be informed that the submission of entries is extended until November 5, 2025 to accommodate all interested presenters.

Participation in the In-House Review provides the following academic and institutional benefits:

✅ Eligibility for endorsement to the Regional Symposium on R&D Highlights (RSRDH)
✅ Opportunity to qualify for the National Symposium on Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (NSAARRD)
✅ Receipt of prizes, certificates, and institutional recognition for outstanding research presentations
✅ Contribution to fulfilling AACCUP, ISO, and Center of Excellence (COE) requirements through documented research dissemination and participation

We encourage our researchers to bring their work forward, share their findings, and contribute to strengthening the research culture of ZSCMST.