QCU Joins DOST-PCAARRD Regional Coordination Meeting to Strengthen Research Collaboration
Quezon City University (QCU), a founding member of the Metro Manila Aquatic, Agricultural, and Natural Resources Research, Development, and Extension Consortium (MetroMAARRDEC), participated in the consortium’s 1st Regional Research and Development Coordinating Council (RRDCC) Meeting held at the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) in Los Baños, Laguna.
The meeting was presided over by Engr. Romelen T. Tresvalles, Regional Director of DOST-NCR, who was also elected as the inaugural Chair of the MetroMAARRDEC Executive Committee. In her message, Engr. Tresvalles underscored the milestone: “We are marking a significant milestone. We are gathering to validate our shared visions. With our consortium, we are creating a dedicated space for Metro Manila institutions to pool our knowledge, resources, and creativity. Habang tumatagal ang ating pagsasamahan, ay hindi mag-aalab ang ating pagkilos.”
In his opening remarks, Dr. Melvin Carlos, Deputy Executive Director of DOST-PCAARRD, highlighted the importance of the meeting, noting that, “The items we will discuss today will shape the foundational works of MetroMAARRDEC. We are laying the very groundwork upon which this consortium will be built. The decisions we make today will serve as the cornerstones of our future.”
The meeting also included the election of officers, the presentation of the consortium’s vision, mission, thematic areas, and roadmap, as well as the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize inter-agency collaboration. Dr. Reynaldo B. Ebora, Executive Director of DOST-PCAARRD, delivered the closing remarks emphasizing sustained coordination and partnership among consortium members.
Representing QCU, Mr. Angelito P. Bautista Jr., Director for Research Management, participated in the deliberations and affirmed QCU’s continued commitment to advancing research collaboration in Metro Manila. As a result of the proceedings, QCU was elected as the Lead Coordinator for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Cluster, aligning with the university’s strategic thrusts in innovation, smart systems, and sustainable technology solutions.
Through this new role, QCU will help facilitate ICT-related research collaborations across consortium members—supporting DOST’s vision of integrating science, technology, and innovation for inclusive and sustainable regional development.
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