The Cebu Normal University, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-7, and the local government unit of Alegria, Cebu enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today for the implementation of the Innovation, Science and Technology for Accelerating Regional Technology-Based Development (iSTART) Program in the southwestern town.
This tripartite agreement aims to help Alegria in crafting technology-based development plans for the agri-based, manufacturing, and service sectors; in identifying technology-based investment areas following the validated plans in collaboration with the LGUs; and in engaging Researchers, Scientists, and Engineers (RSEs) who will support technology-based investments and projects in the region.
Dr. Jay Picardal, Director of the Research Institute of Tropical Biology and Pharmacological Biotechnology (RITBPB), is among the signatories from CNU, along with SUC President Dr. Daniel Ariaso, Sr., who is represented by Vice President for Administration, Finance and External Affairs Dr. Joseph Elvir Tubilan.
OIC-Regional Director of DOST-7 Dr. Tristan Abando, Alegria Mayor Gilberto Magallon, MD., OIC of the Cebu Provincial Science and Technology Office Adrian Cruz, OIC of the Technical Operations Division Roland Padayhag, and Chairperson of the Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation (COSTI) Justin Libron were present in the ceremonial signing held at the Tandang Sora Hall at CNU-Main.
The MOU signing was also attended by the members of the project team, Dr. Lelani Dapat, Dr. Genara Pacaña, Dr. Marchee Picardal, Dr. Grace Malaga, and Mr. Gerome Lasala, and other CNU officials
This initiative underscores the University’s commitment to fostering collaboration for community development.
