12/12/2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS | Researchers gather at PRIME_CHMSU FIESTA 2025
Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) launched the CHMSU Research Ethics Committee on December 10 at the University Function Hall.
The event was spearheaded by the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, and Intellectual Property, in collaboration with the Master in Public Administration and Master in Business Administration programs under the Advanced Education Programs.
“This year, we advance intellectual property, innovation, and sustainable development--transforming knowledge from discovery into protected ideas and real-world solutions that empower innovators and drive sustainable local and global impact. [...] May our celebration inspire us to renew our commitments, to teach with passion, to research with responsibility, to serve with humility, and to innovate the mission in a vibrant, values-oriented, meaningful university culture,” said Dr. Maria Riza T. Manalo, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Intellectual Property, in her opening remarks.
Dr. Jay B. Estrellas, Vice President for Academic Affairs, also highlighted, “When knowledge and innovation work hand-in-hand with these principles, we create a foundation for communities that are resilient, equitable, and future-ready,” anchoring his message to the theme, “Bridging Knowledge and Innovation for Sustainable, Inclusive, and Empowered Communities.”
Dr. Ivy G. Aboy, Deputy Director for Ethics Review and Outsourcing, spearheaded the launch of the CHMSU Research Ethics Committee, while Dr. John Gerald A. Pilar, Research Coordinator of the College of Business Management and Accountancy, for the Re-Launching of the Center for Sustainable Small and Medium Enterprises.
Mr. Jansen P. Tumabing, Research Coordinator of the College of Arts and Sciences, led the Re-Launching of the Public Governance Research Center, and Mr. El Jireh P. Bibangco, Deputy Director for Scientific Publication, led the launching of the Research Extension & Intellectual Property (REIP) page.
“May this celebration ignite new partnerships, renewed commitment, fresh ideas, and mold initiatives that will guide our university in the years ahead. Mabuhay! Ang Carlos Hilado Memorial State University and may CHMSU Prime Fiesta 2025 continue to be a beacon of research, innovation, and meaningful extension,” said Dr. Marissa S. Quezon, Dean of the College of Business Management and Accountancy, in her closing remarks.
Simultaneously, students also competed in the Intellectual Property Management Office (IPMO) Pitching Competition, “Where Ideas Shape the Future” at the Technology Business Incubation (TBI) Center of the Research, Extension, and Innovation (REI) Hub.
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