Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines — The Marinduque State University was awarded the Institutional Membership Certificate by the Philippine Association of Research Managers, Inc. (PHILARM) on October 25, 2024, during the 2024 National Research Management Training (NRMT) and General Assembly at DOST-PCAARRD in Los Baños, Laguna.

Asso. Prof. Alfredo M. Ofrecio III (Director of Financial Services & Chief of Presidential Management Staff) represented MarSU and received the certificate as part of the Recognition and Induction Ceremonies during the assembly.

Additionally, the activity also held the Recognition of New Honorary Members, Induction of New Regular/Individual Members, Recognition of Institutional Members, Recognition of Lifetime Members, Induction of 2025-2026 PHILARM National BOD and Cluster Representatives, Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Outgoing Regional Chapter Presidents, and Presentation of Plaques of Appreciation to Outgoing National Officers/Board Members.

MarSU is one with PHILARM in the promotion and enhancement of the role of research managers in improving and sustaining productivity in research, hence, MarSU continuously partners with different institutions and organizations for the continuous enhancement and increase in research productivity of the university with outputs that could help the communities in the province of Marinduque.

(J. Breganza & D. Sto. Domingo)

Photo by J. Breganza/PMS