𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: CBSUA-Calabanga Launches Its 1st Inaugural Research Colloquium

The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture – Calabanga Campus (CBSUA-Calabanga) proudly held its 1st Inaugural Research Colloquium on October 23, 2025, at the CHDC Conference Room and the Research and Extension Conference Room. With the theme “Faith, Tradition, and Livelihood: Understanding the Cultural Worlds of Local Communities,” the event celebrated the university’s growing research culture and its steadfast commitment to advancing knowledge deeply rooted in the lived experiences of local communities.

The colloquium served as a vibrant platform for the presentation of research findings, linguistic studies, and cultural inquiries conducted by faculty and students. Beyond an academic gathering, it embodied CBSUA-Calabanga’s mission to return research to the people it represents—bridging theory and practice, and ensuring that knowledge becomes a driving force for grassroots empowerment, cultural preservation, and sustainable local development.

Heartfelt appreciation is extended to the organizers and mentors who played vital roles in the success of this milestone event: Dr. Aurora Besmonte, Mr. Salomon B. Azañes Jr., Dr. Anna Liza P. Bordado, Mr. Jerome M. Hipolito, Mr. Francis Carlo Camata, Dr. Jennifer V. Perez (Dean of the College of Technology), Mr. Malthus C. Fabico, Mr. Richard Parato, Mr. Edwin Breva Jr., Dr. Noel Celeste (Dean of the College of Education), and Dr. Ernesto D. Doloso Jr. (Campus Administrator). Their leadership and dedication exemplify CBSUA’s unwavering pursuit of academic excellence and community engagement.

The event was also graced by representatives from local government units, including Ms. Miel Bongon, Tourism Officer of LGU Calabanga, and Mr. NJ Boy Sagales, Local Youth Development Officer of LGU Tinambac. Their participation highlighted the strong collaboration between the academe and local governments in fostering community-based research and innovation.

Special recognition is likewise given to the researchers from Tinambac, whose scholarly contributions continue to strengthen the municipality’s development programs, policy initiatives, and innovative projects.

The Municipality of Tinambac, under the visionary and transformative leadership of Mayor Bobit Prades, remains steadfast in championing education, culture, the arts, and innovation. Through its partnership with CBSUA-Calabanga and other academic institutions, the LGU reaffirms its commitment to research-driven progress and to nurturing a community that is progressive, empowered, and culturally grounded.

𝑴𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒉𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒄! 𝑴𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒉𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝑩𝑺𝑼𝑨-𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂!