J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), through its Community Extension Services Office (CESO) and Research and Development Office (RDO), successfully hosted a two-day seminar on “𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” on September 15–16, 2025, at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus. It was organized in partnership with 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐉𝐑𝐌𝐒𝐔), aimed to foster stronger institutional linkages and promote best practices in research and extension.
The seminar was attended by Dr. Jerry B. Superales, Vice President for Research, Extension & Resource Generation (VPRERG); Dr. Joel M. Sabellano Jr., CESO Director; Prof. Ruel S. Lasagas, RDO Director; Dr. Rosanilio M. Yagos, Publication Director; and Ms. Febe Keith P. Jumoc, Curriculum Instruction Division Supervisor. Other attendees included Campus Directors, Deans, Program Chairs/Extensionists, Persons In Charge of R&E, GAD Focal Persons, Faculty Researchers/Extensionists, and Personnel from the OVPRERG and CESO.
Anchored on the theme “𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬: 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭,” the seminar highlighted the power of collaboration in advancing research and extension services.
Distinguished resource speakers from JRMSU delivered in-depth presentations designed to challenge current practices and inspire innovation:
𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐚 𝐁. 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧, Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension, opened the discussions with “Strengthening SUC RDE towards National Development and the Sustainable Development Goals,” underscoring the role of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in shaping national growth.
𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞 𝐕. 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨, Research Director, presented “Translating Major Final Outputs (MFOs) into Meaningful RDE Impacts,” explaining how research outcomes can be transformed into measurable societal benefits.
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐁𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐥 𝐂. 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬, Extension Director, tackled “SUC Levelling as a Driver of RDE Excellence,” highlighting how pursuing higher SUC levels can elevate the institution’s research output, community extension programs, and innovation efforts.
Dr. Jacinto and Prof. Flores also collaborated on the session “Best Practices in Research, Development, and Extension: SUC Pathways to Innovation and Impact,” highlighting proven models that other SUCs can adopt.
Highlighting the host institution’s initiatives, Dr. Joel M. Sabellano Jr. presented JHCSC’s own extension programs and best practices, which received actionable and constructive recommendations from the JRMSU speakers.
The seminar also included an open forum, where participants asked questions and shared ideas to enhance research and extension efforts. The successful conduct of the two-day event reaffirmed JHCSC’s mission to serve as a center of knowledge-sharing and innovation in Zamboanga del Sur and beyond. With the guidance and expertise of JRMSU, the seminar paved the way for future collaborations that will lead to new innovations, joint projects, and greater service to the community.
Soar high, J.H. Cerilles State College!
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