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Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐍𝐒𝐂 By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 As we continue to celebrate Women’s Month, let’s take a moment to recognize the strength, resilience, and determination of women who have broken barriers and risen through the ranks in various fields. Consider Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win in two scientific fields– Physics and Chemistry. In sports, Hidilyn Diaz made history as the first Filipino Olympic gold medalist, proving that strength is not defined by gender and in Culture and Arts, Lea Salonga – A Tony Award-winning singer and actress known for her roles in Broadway and Disney.Here at Camarines Norte State College, we are led by 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, known for their excellence in 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. The 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 – 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 are led by female deans and director. Offices under 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 are also led by women who drive institutional growth and innovation. Their dedication to education, innovation, and institutional development inspires us all, proving that 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 – only vision, commitment, and the drive to create positive change.

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐃𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤-𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐍𝐒𝐂 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬 By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 March 28, 2025 CNSC Main Campus In an effort to enhance animal welfare and campus safety, CNSC has teamed up with Animalandia Veterinary Clinic and Grooming Center to launch the 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐃𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤-𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐍𝐒𝐂 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬. Spearheaded by the 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 in collaboration with the 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 and 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, this initiative aims to prevent the spread of rabies and other zoonotic diseases. The program emphasizes the importance of responsible pet ownership and promotes the overall welfare of animals within the campus community. By prioritizing these critical issues, CNSC aims to create a safer environment for both animals and the entire CNSC community.

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC CNSC-College of Education Secures Spot in the 2025 Bicol Regional Student Teachers’ Congress By: CNSC College of Education OSSD, 2025 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 to the representatives of CNSC-College of Education for bagging a spot for this year’s 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝑩𝒊𝒄𝒐𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔’ 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒆𝒏 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 (𝑻𝑶𝑺𝑻) 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔’ 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒆𝒏 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 (𝑻𝑶𝑺𝑻) 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫Isaac Gainever Carmelina (Rank 1) Coaches:Iris EboñaAldrin Jake Asis 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫Arriane Avellana (Rank 3) Coach:Jeanette Daniel 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔’ 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫 (Rank 1)Title: 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑶𝒇 𝑲𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒌𝒂𝒑𝒑:𝑨 𝑾𝒆𝒃-𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝟗 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑰𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚𝑨𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍Erica S. CortezChain D. HabanaJohn Paolo R. Rafer Coach:Glency A. Perez Special Thanks to:Dr. Marlo M. De La CruzDr. Dolores C. VolanteRhodaviv V. Avila, MLLDr. Edgar P. AbanDr. Judelin AlvarezDr. Consuelo SaenzDr. Adrian C. GuintoPICRO

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE (OR UNIVERSITY OF CAMARINES NORTE) “ENGR. ERNESTO T. ONG” CAMPUS, SAN VICENTE set in FIVE YEARS By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 History unfolded last Friday, March 21, 2025, when Ms. Vilma G. Ong of the municipality of San Vicente donated a two-hectare parcel of land (20,000 square meters) to the Camarines Norte State College headed by Dr. Marlo M. De La Cruz, (SUC President III) for use solely as a School Engineering Campus Excerpt from the Deed states: That, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the trust, and highest interest and commitment in education by the DONEE, and as an act of liberality on the part of the DONOR, the DONOR hereby voluntarily GIVE, TRANSFER and CONVEY by way of donation the above-described property and all the rights pertaining thereto, unto the DONEE and/or successor-in-interest, the above described property free from all liens and encumbrances and charges of whatever kind subject with the following conditions: That the property donated shall be used as solely as a School Engineering Campus of the DONEE; The DONEE shall undertake to give preference in the acceptance of students who are bona fide residents of the Municipality of San Vicente, provided that said students meet all the requisite qualifications, including examinations and interviews, required for the program; That the DONEE, in coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and/or any government agencies, shall initiate, prioritize, and work out for the construction of school buildings and other improvements on the said donated parcel of land; That the DONEE shall perpetually name the campus as CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE (OR UNIVERSITY OF CAMARINES NORTE) “ENGR. ERNESTO T. ONG” CAMPUS; That within FIVE (5) YEARS from the execution of this instrument, the DONEE shall initiate the construction of the necessary buildings and other improvements for the operation of the Campus and take steps to secure the corresponding certificate of title under its name; That failure of the DONEE to comply with any of the aforesaid conditions, the ownership over the said real properties, together with any improvements existing thereon at the time of revocation, shall revert to the DONOR as if this donation has not been executed. The Deed of Donation was signed in the presence of the representatives of the donor, to wit, Honorable Ma. Jhoanna C. Ong (Municipal Mayor, San Vicente), Honorable Vivian M. Villamor (Municipal Vice Mayor, San Vicente), Honorable Analet G. Villamin, PhD (Municipal Councilor / Chair, Committee on Education), and Atty. Lyndon G. Timpug (Municipal Administrator). Dr. Maria Cristina C. Azuelo, (Vice President for Admin and Finance), Dr. Dolores C. Volante (Vice President for Academic Affairs), Dr. Rosalie A. Almadrones, (Vice President for Research and Extension), and Engr. Aireen M. Babagay signed for CNSC. Deans and directors and heads of offices of the College witnessed the signing of the Deed.

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC BA Sociology Students Named Finalists in International Creative Campaign Competition By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 BA Sociology students from the College of Arts and Sciences have achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a finalist spot in the “Unlock Your Creativity with Ogilvy: Coca-Cola x Music – Internship Opportunities” creative campaign competition, organized by the SCE Virtual Exchange Centre (VEC). CNSC’s entry, featuring the creative briefs “Coke Songbook” and “Most Wanted,” stood out among numerous submissions worldwide. The team behind this campaign includes: Eunice Angela D. Ang (2nd Year) – Leader/Director/Writer Mark Russel G. Obal (2nd Year) – Assistant Director/Writer Roan Mea R. Payapag (2nd Year) – Technical Director/Writer Diana Cadaviz (1st Year) – Production Manager/Writer John Karl Will O. Jazmin (2nd Year) – Assistant Production Manager/Writer The competition is organized by the School of Continuing Education Hong Kong Baptist University in collaboration with Ogilvy. The final pitching of the team’s creative brief is scheduled on April 1, 2025 (Tuesday), via Zoom, where they will present their campaign in a 20-minute pitch session.

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC Pagsasanay sa Masinop na Pagsulat at Pagsasaling-Wika, Isinasagawa sa CNSC By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 Isinasagawa ngayon sa Camarines Norte State College ang dalawang araw na pagsasanay na pinamagatang Luntian: Pagsasanay sa Masinop na Pagsulat, Korespondensyang Opisyal, at Pagsasaling-Wika ngayong Marso 24-25, 2025. Ang programa ay inorganisa ng CNSC-Sentro ng Wika at Kultura (SWK), katuwang ang Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal (DILG), at ginaganap sa CAS Development Communication Laboratory ng CNSC. Ang pagsasanay na ito ay nilalahukan ng mga kawani mula sa iba’t ibang bayan ng Camarines Norte upang mapalakas ang kanilang kasanayan pagsulat, paggawa ng opisyal na korespondensya, at pagsasaling-wika mula Ingles patungong Filipino at vice versa. Pinangungunahan ito ng mga eksperto mula sa Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) na nagbibigay ng malalimang talakayan at interaktibong workshop. Ayon kay Dok. Rose Ann DP. Aler, pinuno ng CNSC-Sentro ng Wika at Kultura, ang programang ito ay isang mahalagang hakbang sa pagpapalakas ng tamang paggamit ng wika sa opisyal na dokumentasyon ng mga lingkod-bayan. Sa pamamagitan ng mga workshop, mas nagiging bihasa ang mga kalahok sa pagsusulat ng mahahalagang dokumento, pagwawasto ng sulatin, at pagsasalin ng opisyal na teksto upang mapabuti ang kalidad ng pampublikong komunikasyon

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC 𝐂𝐍𝐒𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐐𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 Camarines Norte State College (CNSC), through the initiative of the Management System and Improvement Office (MSIO) and the Quality Management Representative Office (QMRO), successfully conducted its annual Internal Quality Audit (IQA) Summer Camp 2025. This year’s camp emphasized enhancing the knowledge and expertise of the current internal auditors, ensuring they are well-equipped with the latest auditing standards and best practices. By focusing on strengthening the existing team, the camp aimed to build a more cohesive and highly proficient audit group. The IQA Summer Camp aimed to orient participants on ISO 21001:2018 (Educational Organization Management System), strengthen awareness of Philippine Quality Award (PQA) requirements in preparation for PQA applications from satellite campuses, review and finalize the crafted IQA Policy Manual, Revisit the IQA Performance Evaluation Criteria, enhance knowledge and skills in report preparation, revisit actionable items from the 2024 internal and recertification audits, and foster morale, camaraderie, and team synergy among IQA auditors. On March 20, 2025, the second day of the camp, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Dolores C. Volante, delivered the opening remarks. College President, Dr. Marlo M. De La Cruz, PECE, also addressed the participants, emphasizing the significance of the IQA Summer Camp in strengthening the role of auditors in maintaining institutional quality. The training consisted of five key sessions: Orientation on ISO 21001:2018 (Educational Organization Management System) Cascading of PQA Requirements Presentation and Finalization of the IQA Policy Manual Revisiting IQA Performance Evaluation Criteria Lecture-Workshop on Report Preparation and Revisiting Actionable Items from the 2024 Internal and Recertification Audits Following the conclusion of the sessions, a social night was conducted to foster camaraderie and enhance team cohesion among participants. This event provided an opportunity for informal interactions, promoting a sense of community and collaboration within the internal QMS auditors. Additionally, group presentations related to the Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 21001:2018 were delivered, reinforcing key concepts and facilitating knowledge exchange in a dynamic and engaging manner. On March 21, 2025, the third day of the camp, team-building activities and audit planning were conducted. Five team-building activities, organized by the IQA Technical Working Group, provided an opportunity for participants to collaborate and strengthen their teamwork. As the summer camp concluded, certificates were awarded to participants, and MSIO Director, Beverly V. Musa, delivered the closing remarks, expressing gratitude for their dedication and commitment to quality assurance.

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC CNSC holds annual IQA Summer Camp 2025 By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 Camarines Norte State College, through the initiative of the Management System and Improvement Office (MSIO) and the Quality Management Representative Office (QMRO), conducted its annual Internal Quality Audit (IQA) Summer Camp 2025 in preparation for the upcoming internal and surveillance audit.The auditors and the technical working group arrived yesterday, March 19, 2021, at the Summit Sport Hub and Private Resort in San Vicente, Canaman, Camarines Sur, for the camp scheduled to take place from March 19 to 21, 2025. This three-day camp will involve the participation of the internal QMS auditors of CNSC. On the first day, March 19, 2025, Lead IQA Auditor Jeanny A. Nagrampa underscored the importance of the IQA Summer Camp in fostering continuous learning and improvement within CNSC’s Quality Management System (QMS). To enhance teamwork and self-awareness, PQA Focal Person Elise T. Manlangit administered an Enneagram test to the auditors, helping them understand their personality types and how they interact within their team. This initiative aims to strengthen collaboration and communication among auditors, ultimately improving audit efficiency and effectiveness. With these focused initiatives, the IQA Summer Camp 2025 reaffirms CNSC’s dedication to continuous quality improvement, ensuring that the institution remains aligned with international standards and best practices in higher education.

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC 𝐂𝐍𝐒𝐂 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐔 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐈𝐈𝐊𝐌, 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 By: CNSC-Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, 2025 Today, March 19, 2025, Camarines Norte State College officially sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), strengthening its international academic partnerships. This collaboration paves the way for students and faculty to engage in global learning, research, and professional development. This collaboration seeks to offer the following key opportunities:Access to prestigious international conferences:• International Conference on Education (ICEDU)• Future Education Conference (Future Edu)• International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture (ICFA) Academic and career growth programs:• Student & Faculty Exchange Programs• Joint Degree Programs• Training & Internship Programs• Research & Scholarship Opportunities This initiative was made possible by Mr. Jesus P. Santillan of CNSC-Mercedes Campus, reinforcing the campus’s commitment to advancing international opportunities and collaboration.

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC 𝐂𝐍𝐒𝐂 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐅𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 By: CNSC Office of the President, 2025 CNSC delegation, headed by COTT Dean Dr. Jerome H. Baldemoro, participated in the Bikol Foundation for Higher Education (BFHE) Academic Roadshow 2025 – 2nd lap (Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte Cluster) held on March 18, 2025 at Arrupe Convention Hall, Ateneo de Naga University, Naga City. This pivotal event aimed at driving meaningful discourse on the state and future of higher education in the Bicol Region. The roadshow brought together esteemed educators, academic leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders dedicated to uplifting the standards of tertiary education across Bicol. A major highlight of the roadshow was the keynote presentation by Dr. Karol Mark Yee, Executive Director of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). Dr. Yee delivered an insightful discussion on “Advancing Higher Education in the Bicol Region: Challenges and Opportunities,” drawing from EDCOM II’s research and recommendations. He underscored pressing issues such as disparities in access to quality education, limited resources for State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and the need for more resilient and globally competitive academic programs. He also outlined opportunities for collaboration between higher education institutions (HEIs) and the government to foster innovation, improve learning outcomes, and address gaps in faculty development, infrastructure, and research capacities. The forum further delved into “Higher Education in the Bicol Region: Bridging Gaps and Fostering Excellence through Research and Extension,” as discussed by Atty. Alex B. Nepomuceno, University Professor, Bicol University which emphasized the need for Bicolano HEIs to strengthen their research outputs and community engagement.Meanwhile, panelists and speakers advocated for enhanced interdisciplinary research, partnerships with industries, and more robust extension programs to address local and regional development challenges.The session highlighted success stories of community-based initiatives and underscored the role of HEIs in empowering local communities through knowledge transfer and innovation.Capping off the event was the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Partnership between and among BFHE member institutions and other higher education institutions across the Bicol Region headed by BFHE President Dr. Baby Boy Benjamin D. Nebres III, SUC President IV, Bicol University and BFHE Board of Trustees.This collaborative agreement signifies a collective commitment to advancing academic quality, fostering research collaboration, and supporting capacity-building initiatives for faculty and students alike. The partnership aims to solidify networks among Bicol’s HEIs to achieve shared goals in academic excellence and regional development. The BFHE Academic Roadshow 2025 served as a significant platform for thought leadership and partnership-building, reaffirming the shared vision of elevating the higher education landscape in Bicol for the benefit of its communities and future generations. CNSC Participants:Dr. Jerome H. Baldemoro – Dean, CoTT (Delegation Head)Ms. Jaylan V. De Galicia – Program Chair, CoTTMs. Mary Jane Ferrer – Program Chair, CANRMr. Irvin O. Bequillo – Extension Coordinator, CANRMr. Patrick O. Carejas – Program Chair, CASMr. Roel V. RaferMr. Crisanto S. Ramirez Mr. John Christopher C. Nolial Caption: Dr. Jerome H. Baldemoro