36th Regional Symposium on Research and Development
By: CNSC PICRO, 2025
RSRDH 2025 | The Bicol Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (BCAARRD), in collaboration with Camarines Norte State College (CNSC), successfully conducted the 36th Regional Symposium on Research and Development on March 6, 2025, with CNSC also serving as the venue for the activity.
The program commenced with a warm welcome from Dr. Rosalie A. Almadrones, Vice President for Research and Extension (VPRE), who represented Dr. Marlo M. De La Cruz, the President of CNSC Following this, Dr. Baby Boy Benjamin D. Nebres, the President of Bicol University and Chairperson of the RRDCC, delivered an opening message, commending the participants for their dedication to research. Attendees then watched an audiovisual message from the keynote speaker, Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora, the Executive Director of DOST-PCAARRD.
The symposium featured two simultaneous sessions: one dedicated to research innovations and the other focused on developmental initiatives. The research category convened at the CNSC Student Center, while the development category took place at the Graduate School Building of CNSC. This arrangement allowed participants to engage deeply in their respective fields of interest.
The activity concluded with the announcement of winners across various categories, including the research and development sessions, as well as the Best Poster award. The closing message was delivered by Dr. Lester M. Narvaez, who emphasized the importance of collaboration and ongoing research in the field.
Overall, the symposium proved to be a success, fostering knowledge exchange and showcasing the remarkable contributions of researchers and practitioners in the Bicol region.