Mariano Marcos
State University

MMSU researchers dominate multiple categories in reg’l RDI confab

By Myrrha Prima Rosa Muli
 

Researchers from Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) hauled multiple awards in different categories for their research and development outputs during the 38th Regional Symposium on R&D Highlights (RSRDH) and the 4th Joint Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Symposium, held on October 14-16 at the WCC Aeronautical and Technological College in Binalonan, Pangasinan.

Twelve MMSU studies won a total of 15 awards in the following categories: Oral Research (paper and poster), Oral Development (paper and poster), and ICIEERRD (professional).

Carrying the themes “Research to Resilient: Advancing AANR Innovations for Sustainable Ilocos Region” (RSRDH) and “Converging Research, Development, and Innovation for a Resilient and Sustainable Ilocos Region” for the 4th Joint RDI symposium, the events brought together researchers and development practitioners of Region 1 to present their studies that support regional development and sustainability.
 

In his message, MMSU President and ILAARRDEC RRDC Chairperson Dr. Virgilio Julius P. Manzano Jr. called on participants to translate research and knowledge into practical solutions that address the needs of the people.
 

”Let us continue to transform knowledge into innovations that respond to the needs of our people and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable future for the region,” he said.
 

Meanwhile, Vice President for Research, Development and Innovation and ILAARRDEC Consortium Director Nathaniel Alibuyog underscored the consortium’s sustained role in advancing research collaboration and scientific excellence over nearly five decades.
 

”The breadth of participation in this year’s symposium affirms the enduring value of our consortium,” he said, emphasizing that progress is best achieved when institutions, practitioners, and communities work together toward shared goals through collaboration and resource sharing.
 

MMSU’s research papers, development papers, and posters earned awards across the following categories: “Biochemical Characterization of Philippine Garlic Cultivars Through FTIR, Mineral Profiling, and Alliinase Gene Expression” won 1st place in Oral Research Paper, 3rd place in Oral Research Accompanying Poster, presented by Jericho Prades. 

The Oral Research Paper: “Uncovering the Probiotic Potential of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei SCA72564 from Philippine Yam through Whole-Genome Analysis,” presented by Lemuel Ray Balloyan won 2nd place, while “Microencapsulation of Crude Extract from Dillenia philippinensis Using Spray-Drying Technique for the Development of Oral Dosage Forms,” presented by Maingelline Vivit won 3rd place in Oral Research Paper and 2nd place, Oral Research Accompanying Poster.

For the Oral Development Paper category, Christian Rafael’s presentation “From Science to Wellness: Advancing Sustainable Probiotic Food Innovation at MMSU,” got 1st place.

Dionisio Bucao’s presentation in Oral Development Paper: “From Ideas to Impact: Strengthening IP-TBM Offices for Innovation and Technology Commercialization in Ilocos,” garnered 2nd place, and in 3rd place for Oral Development Paper and 3rd place, Oral Development Accompanying Poster: “From Incubation to Commercialization: MMSU ATBI Dap-Ayan’s Pathway for Turning Agri-Aqua Innovations into Enterprises,” presented by Lei Frances Ribac.

An Oral Development Poster, presented by Abegel Joson won 2nd place with the title “Pannakaisaknap ti Panagmula iti MMSU-Off-Season a Kamatis iti Ilocos Norte.” 

Two Oral Research Posters also won awards, with “Vintar Multiplier: A Game-Changer for Shallot Farmers,” presented by Clarita Palacio placing 1st, and Jeremy Christian Santiago’s presentation on “Multi-Trait Performance Evaluation of Bolinao Native Chicken Breeder Families,” placing 3rd.

Meanwhile, two Accompanying Posters grabbed 1st place: “Sustaining the Multiplication of Quality Planting Materials for Garlic through Tissue Culture and Bulbil Methods,” presented by Alecsis Villarin in the Oral Research Category, and “Advancing Community-Based Rabies Prevention and Control Toward a Rabies-Free Ilocos Norte,” presented by Mark Stephen Ballog in the Oral Development Category.

On the other hand, for the Professional Category, an ICIEERRD Oral Paper presented by Marinique Guerrero titled “Development of a Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Saltern Prototype for Small- and Large-Scale Salt Production in the Philippines,” placed 2nd.

These recognitions underscore MMSU's commitment to its SUCCEED Agenda, particularly in advancing ‘Catalytic and Impact-driven Research and Innovation’ and ‘Comprehensive Community Service,’ as it translates solution-oriented projects into outreach initiatives that benefit the region.

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