By Karren Jay G. Asgar
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ welcomed DOST-SEI representatives for an ocular visit and courtesy call with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy on February 9, 2026, as part of preparations for the 1st National Patriot Research Conference (NPRC 2026).
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡) welcomed the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) for an ocular visit on February 9, 2026, in preparation for the 1st National Patriot Research Conference (NPRC 2026).
DOST-SEI representatives present were Ms. Susana Esquivel, Senior Science Research Specialist; Joshua C. De Larosa; Kyle John D. Lumahog; and Reylen M. Jabian from DOST VI. Assisting them were Engr. Bernie Cangrejo, Head of the Packaging Engineering Department; Engr. Sharon Rose Dumam-ag; and Asst. Prof. Sarex Dalida Dipol, Jr., Director of the Community Engagement and Service-Learning Center.
The visit provided a firsthand look at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s agriculture-related facilities, research initiatives, and innovations. Highlights included the College of Agriculture, Research and Environmental Sciences (CARES), where Dean Dr. Jaime Cabarles presented advanced equipment and facilities; the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡GAD TBI Co-Working Space; and the College of Packaging Engineering Laboratory. The visit also featured a courtesy call with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy at the BOT Conference Room, Rex D. Drilon Hall.
The ocular visit aimed to provide meaningful research exposure, strengthen partnerships between DOST-SEI and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, and explore potential opportunities for future collaborations.