SDG Articles (2024)

SLSU CpE students hailed 1st runner-up in Philippine Startup Challenge 9 – CALABARZON

Team Julibees, composed of Alyssa Mae G. Estrada, Josep Anthony S. Palad, and Ghislain Reden Z. Oba, Computer Engineering (CpE) students from Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), claimed the 1st runner-up spot in the Philippine Startup Challenge 9 Regional Pitching Competition (CALABARZON) held on October 21. Mentored by SLSU College of Engineering – CpE Chairperson, Engr. Julie Ann Susa-Gili, the team impressed the judges with a startup concept focused on creating innovative solutions to address local community challenges. The event, organized by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region IV-A, brought together talented students from different universities to present their groundbreaking ideas. The competition took place at the Cultural Center of Lipa, Batangas, and highlighted the creativity and entrepreneurial drive of the region’s future innovators. By: April Arianne A. de Leon

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SLSU’s online application for college admission opens on October 21

Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) continues its online application system for college admission for the Academic Year 2025-2026, with the application process set to begin on October 21. The link to the online application will be available on the Facebook page of the SLSU Student Admission Office and SLSU’s official website (www.slsu.edu.ph). Applicants are encouraged to prepare the necessary documents in advance to ensure a smooth process. Full details on the required documents and step-by-step instructions for completing the application can be found in the official announcement posted here (https://bit.ly/2025SLSUAdmissionAnnouncement) and also uploaded at this link: https://bit.ly/SLSUAdmissionGuidelines. For those needing assistance, SLSU will still accommodate walk-in applicants. However, due to limited resources, the University encourages those capable of completing the online application independently to do so. SLSU’s commitment to digital solutions aims to enhance accessibility and convenience for aspiring students, reflecting the university’s ongoing efforts to streamline the admission process. By: April Arianne A. de Leon

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Regent Licup extends cash assistance to SLSU Polillo

Hon. Nelson Licup, Private Sector Representative of the Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) Board of Regents, donated PhP 50,000 to fund the purchase of armchairs for students at the SLSU Polillo campus, resulting in the addition of 30 chairs to its annex campus. During his visit to SLSU Polillo on August 15, Hon. Licup emphasized the importance of school partnerships in promoting quality education that empowers students to reach their potential. In previous years, Hon. Licup also extended their assistance throughout the different campuses, including scholarship aid. By: Denise Kristine San Juan Ong

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Biology students and aProf. Enal earn Best Poster in national competition

Students from BS Biology, Mr. John Alexander Hachaso and Ms. Carmela Doreen Francisco, along with their adviser, aProf. Maria Luisa Enal, won the Best Scientific Poster Award in the 46th Annual Scientific Meeting. The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recognized their poster entitled, “Bacterial Activity and Safety of Selected FDA-unnotified Alcohol-Based Sanitizers Sold from Online Shops.” The event was held at the Manila Hotel on July 10 and 11, with the theme, “Beyond Farm Productivity: Transforming the Philippine Food System to Address Equity, Consumer Health, and Environment.”

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WSAP, SLSU partner for an int’l conference advocating the Beijing Platform for Action

The Women’s and Gender Studies Association of the Philippines (WSAP) collaborated with the Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) to hold the Annual International Conference with the theme, “BPfA 30 and Beyond: Looking Back and Moving Forward,” on November 13 to 15, 2024. The international conference seeks to influence and motivate group action to further the objectives of the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA). With this, the WSAP International Conference will provide a vital opportunity for discussion among feminists, advocates, academics, legislators, activists, and stakeholders. On October 17, WSAP and SLSU signed an agreement wherein SLSU will serve as the local secretariat and assist WSAP in preparing for the on-site conference, among others. Present in the MOA signing ceremony are Dr. Excelsa C. Tongson, WSAP President; Dr. Frederick T. Villa, SLSU President; Dr. Melanie M. Reyes, WSAP Treasurer; Dr. Marissa C. Esperal, SLSU VP for Research, Extension, Production, Development, and Innovation (REPDI); Dr. Nicanor L. Guinto, Director of the Office of Research Services; and aProf. Rene P. Zubieto, Director of the Gender and Development Office. During the ceremony, WSAP President Dr. Tongson expressed her gratitude towards the university, which was sincere in taking on the challenge. Meanwhile, Dr. Villa assured that SLSU, as a gender inclusive university, will continue to collaborate with WSAP and other institutions so that the institution’s stakeholders, particularly the students, can reach their full potential regardless of gender. The event is open to all professionals and students, paper presenter or participant. Interested participants can register through: https://bit.ly/2024WSAPIntlConferenceRegistration. Registration is open until November 8, 2024. By: SMRivere

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City Govt of Tayabas to donate PhP 16M academic building to SLSU Tayabas

The City Government of Tayabas is set to turn over an academic building valued at nearly PhP 16 million to benefit the students of Southern Luzon State University – Tayabas Campus. The project was initiated by the late Mayor Ernida Agpi Reynoso, who allocated PhP 9,978,361.41 for its construction. Her daughter, the current Mayor Lovely Reynoso-Pontioso, continued the development, dedicating PhP 5,999,879.21 for the second phase, focusing on the building’s interior. Capable of accommodating over 700 students, the academic building will be officially handed over to SLSU on October 24. Additionally, the same City Government under the late Mayor Reynoso played a key role in the donation of the lot where SLSU Tayabas was established. On the other hand, the current city administration is working on finalizing the transfer of titles for the 50-hectare land, further solidifying its support for the university’s expansion. By: April Arianne A. de Leon

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SLSU OES and OPS partner with PEARLS MPC for soap processing training in Lucban

Southern Luzon State University-(SLSU) Office of Extension Services (OES) and Office of Production Services (OPS) partnered with Progressive Entrepreneurs on Agri-Business and Related Livelihood Services, Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PEARLS MPC) in the conduct a community extension activity titled “Training on Soap Processing for the Community Served by PEARLS MPC” at the SLSU Sanitation Facility, Brgy. Ayuti, Lucban, Quezon on October 10. Prof. Vanessa S. Cadeliña, the project leader of the SLSU Sanitation Facility, opened the activity by welcoming the participants and providing a brief history of how the facility was established. Ms. Teresita Comia, Board of Director Chairperson of PEARLS MPC, followed with an inspirational message, expressing gratitude to SLSU for the partnership and to the participants for their involvement During the activity, faculty members from CAM delivered health education talks to the children and the parents of the Agta community. Prof. Melvin D. Cadao introduced the concepts of nutrition, different kinds of vegetable and fruits, as well as how to cook nutritious meals. Meanwhile, Prof. Charito Lilibeth A. Dator provided an in-depth discussion on proper hygiene practices particularly encouraging the children on the proper ways of washing their bodies and hands. Ms. Charlene Mae Y. Daya, a chemist from OPS, then led a session on sanitation and safety precautions when handling chemical substances. She emphasized the importance of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure safety. Following this, Ms. Daya conducted a discussion on soap processing, explaining the ingredients, proper procedures, and the correct handling of each component. Participants actively engaged in a hands-on activity, applying their newly acquired knowledge by making batches of papaya soap. They followed the step-by-step procedure under the guidance of Ms. Daya. Previous Next The activity concluded with closing remarks from Dr. Felino J. Gutierrez, Jr., OES director, who thanked PEARLS MPC for partnering with SLSU on this initiative. He also highlighted that SLSU offers various livelihood trainings and seminars aimed at community development, encouraging future collaborations. A total of 30 members and non-members of PEARLS MPC actively participated in the training By: Jaquelyn D. Merjudio

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SLSU initiates 2025-2030 Strategic Development Plan; aims for SUC Level IV status

On October 11, Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) began the first phase of its strategic planning workshop with the theme, “Empowering People, Ensuring a Sustainable Future,” as part of the process to formulate its 2025-2030 Strategic Development Plan (SDP). University President Dr. Frederick T. Villa, together with the SLSU Administrative Council, Faculty Regent Bernardita E. Brillon, Student Regent Izza Mae B. De Guzman, and SLSU Employees Association President Emma Reyes, participated in the opening day of the workshop. Key officials presented their consolidated SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) matrices and PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental) analyses for essential areas such as student services, instruction, research, extension, infrastructure, management information systems, and governance. Members of the Administrative Council offered feedback and suggestions to improve the initial presentations, with the goal of enhancing services in these sectors. In the afternoon session, Planning Office Director Jed Frank S. Marqueses and Information and Communications Office Head April Arianne A. de Leon discussed proposed strategic objectives and key strategies for each of the seven goals identified by the university. The body provided recommendations to further improve the strategic objectives and key strategies, which will be considered and presented in the next part of the workshop. The second phase, scheduled for October 14-16, will involve Prof. Richard Anthony L. Cruz from the Asian Institute of Management, who will guide the team in refining the strategic plan. The final output is expected to provide a clear roadmap to help SLSU attain SUC Level IV status. The SDP is still under development, with more planning and refinement to follow. By: SMRivere

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Tiaong LGU donates Php 2.5M for SLSU Tiaong infrastructure projects

The local government unit of Tiaong, Quezon headed by Mayor Vincent Arjay M. Mea, pledged a total of Php 2.5 million for the infrastructure projects of the Southern Luzon State University Tiaong Campus. On October 4, Engr. Aira P. Hernandez and Engr. Maria Theresa D. Mayo of the Municipal Engineering Office of LGU Tiaong announced during a meeting with the Project Management Office (PMO) Director, Engr. Melvin Makipagay, SLSU Tiaong Director Alma Caringal and PMO engineers that the Tiaong LGU will donate Php 2.5 million for the campus’ main gate and fence. The donation increased from the initial donation of Php 1.1 million. The Php 2.5M project shall be spent for the improvement of the main gate and 30-meter-long fence, and the construction of a guardhouse. Initially, engineers from PMO, Engr. Mark Kevin Makipagay and Engr. Joe Marino P. Abutal, measured the actual length of the existing fence and gate. Meanwhile, Architect Christian Rueda will prepare the final drawing plans for the improvement of the fence and gate, as well as the proposed guardhouse. The implementation of this project will not only provide security and aesthetic main gates and fences for the campus, but will also establish our boundaries. By: Mary Rose Bojelador

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IT and Engineering Faculty embarks on real-world learning experiences through Hytec Power’s training

Sharing the same commitment to excellence in technology education, Hytec Power, Inc. hosted a two-day immersion training for free to the faculty members from the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) and the College of Engineering (CEN). The training took place in two sessions on September 19–20 and September 26–27, bringing together a total of 30 educators across various engineering and technology disciplines. The first batch was attended by 16 faculty members from the fields of computer science, electronics, and information technology. Ms. Eleonor Rodriguez conducted a hands-on workshop in smart classroom technology, while Mr. Leandro Castillo delivered a lecture and demonstrated operations of equipment utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Fourteen faculty members representing civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering and technology programs of the University attended the second session, conducted on September 26–27. They had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience operating an automated welding machine with sensors and cameras to monitor the process in real time. The workshop marks a significant step in bridging the technology gap between academia and industry, providing the faculty members with valuable skills and knowledge in digitalization and automation. The university aims to utilize such technology in order to leverage the learning performance of students in alignment with industry standards.  Article by Aurita Laguador | Photo by: John Paolo Alvarez

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