SORSU - Research, Extension and Training

02/10/2026

Proud to share another initiative from our international partners! 🌍✨

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02/10/2026

30/09/2026

28/09/2026

𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management Unit (IPTBMU), through the SorSU RAISE Project, conducted a Partnership Engagement with Stakeholders for Product Adoption and Commercialization on September 23, 2026, at Bread and Brew, Sorsogon. The activity brought together representatives from the RAISE Project, potential adopters, and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to strengthen collaboration and explore opportunities for product adoption and commercialization.

The engagement aimed to establish stronger partnerships among stakeholders and identify potential avenues for the adoption, utilization, and commercialization of products and technologies developed through the RAISE Project. Discussions focused on connecting research and innovation with potential markets and industry partners.

Among those who participated were Prof. Jezzabie G. Gamis, IPTBM Head and RAISE Project Staff L2; Ms. Sheryl S. Solano, IPTBM Staff and RAISE Project Support Staff; Ms. Cynthia Basal, RAISE PTA III; and Ms. Aliana Joy Carrillo, RAISE Project Consultant. Potential adopters Mr. Aldwin Jeryl Deduques and Mr. Ricardo Buban, both representatives of MSMEs, also joined the engagement.

Representing the Department of Trade and Industry were Ms. Merla Caguia and Ms. Ma. Lourdes Pancho, DTI Director. Their participation highlighted the importance of collaboration among the academe, government agencies, and the private sector in promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization.

The activity served as a platform for strengthening stakeholder partnerships and identifying opportunities to bring research-based innovations closer to the market, supporting the SorSU RAISE Project's efforts to transform research outputs into products and technologies with practical and commercial applications.

28/09/2026

𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗦𝗨-𝗥𝗘𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

Sorsogon State University (SorSU), through the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension and Training (OVPRET), successfully completed its Campus Periodic Monitoring of Research, Extension and Training (RET) Programs and Activities across its campuses this September.

The monitoring activities were conducted on September 17, 2026, at the Bulan and Magallanes Campuses; September 22, 2026, at the Castilla Campus; and September 24, 2026, at the Sorsogon City Campus, covering the College of Technology, College of Teacher Education, and College of Engineering and Architecture.

The activity was led by Dr. Ana Cristina G. Fortes, Vice President for Research, Extension and Training, together with Engr. Ivy Rose Gonzales, Research Director; Prof. Lynn Mendoza, Extension Director; Prof. Jezzabie Gamis, IPTBM Head; Prof. Frances Grace Jetomo, PKM Head and Prof. Bleake Edmund De Guzman, ERC Head. Also participating were Ms. Mary Frances R. Garcia, Ms. Mary Ann S. Espinola, and Ms. Annalyn G. Dometita from the Accounting Office, and Mr. Paolo Rico B. Despuig from the Budget Office, along with RET staff, faculty researchers, and extensionists from the respective campuses and colleges.

The monitoring focused on assessing the progress and accomplishments of ongoing and completed research, extension, and training initiatives. The team reviewed accomplishment reports and other relevant RET documents to validate program implementation, identify issues and concerns, and determine areas requiring appropriate action and support.

The activity also covered research publications and utilization, extension programs and activities, training initiatives, and other related RET undertakings. Discussions during the monitoring provided opportunities to clarify implementation concerns and review accomplishments against approved plans, targets, and timelines.

Through the activity, SorSU further strengthened its commitment to quality research, responsive extension services, and relevant training programs in support of the University's institutional goals and its continuing service to communities.

25/09/2026

𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐒𝐔 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥, 𝟔𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐇 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐈 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

Sorsogon State University (SorSU) marks another milestone in its sustainability journey, ranking 2nd among participating higher education institutions in Region V (Bicol Region), 65th in the Philippines, 640th in Asia, and 1,070th worldwide in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.

The achievement is particularly significant as it marks SorSU's first participation in the global ranking, reflecting the University's continuing efforts and initiatives toward building a more environmentally responsible and sustainable academic community.

Initiated by Universitas Indonesia in 2010, UI GreenMetric is a global university ranking system dedicated to assessing and promoting sustainability among higher education institutions. The ranking has traditionally assessed universities across key areas such as Setting and Infrastructure, Energy and Climate Change, Waste, Water, Transportation, Education and Research, and Governance and Digitalization.

The achievement was made possible through the collective efforts of the University administration, led by SorSU President Dr. Geraldine F. De Jesus along with the hardwork and support of SorSU's campuses, colleges, offices, and units, as well as its faculty members, personnel, students, and other members of the University community whose programs, practices, documentation, and contributions supported the University's sustainability initiatives.

More than just a recognition, this milestone reinforces SorSU's continuing responsibility to translate its sustainability commitments into meaningful institutional practices and measurable impact. As a Pamantasang may Puso, the University remains committed to cultivating a community where education, innovation, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility contribute to a more sustainable future. (SorSU-PIO)

24/09/2026

SorSU-RET, through the Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IP-TBM) Unit, congratulates the Castilla Campus on the successful registration of the Utility Model “Liquid Feed Supplement.”

Developed by SorSU student innovators with Mr. Albert R. Acuña as Faculty Adviser and Co-Author, the innovation transforms banana peels into a fermented liquid supplement for poultry feed.

Congratulations to the student innovators, faculty adviser, and SorSU Castilla Campus on this milestone in research, innovation, and intellectual property!

23/09/2026

22/09/2026

𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗦𝗨 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

Sorsogon State University (SorSU), through the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension and Training (OVPRET), successfully conducted its 2nd Quarter Research and Extension Council (RECO) Evaluation Meeting on September 21, 2026, at Antonio’s Hall, SorSU Dormtel. The activity formed part of the University’s continuing efforts to strengthen the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of its research and extension programs and activities.

The meeting was presided over by Dr. Ana Cristina G. Fortes, Vice President for Research, Extension and Training (VPRET), and gathered University officials and key personnel involved in research, extension, administration, planning, and resource management. Participants included Vice Presidents, Campus Directors, Research and Extension Campus Coordinators, and representatives from the Research and Development, Extension and Training, Publication and Knowledge Management, Innovation and Technology Business Management, Planning and Development, Gender and Development, Finance, Administrative, and Budget offices.

Following the prescribed order of business, the Council discussed matters arising from the previous meeting, approved the proposed agenda, and received reports from concerned directors and unit heads. A major part of the meeting focused on the evaluation and discussion of Research and Development project proposals as well as Extension and Training project proposals, providing an avenue for members to review proposed initiatives and contribute inputs toward their improvement and implementation.

Through the quarterly RECO Evaluation Meeting, SorSU continues to promote a collaborative and systematic approach to the development of research and extension initiatives. The activity also supports the University’s efforts to ensure that proposed programs and projects are properly reviewed, coordinated, and aligned with institutional priorities and the needs of its stakeholders.