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27/05/2026

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝘼𝙎𝘾𝙊𝙏 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙪𝙨-𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙭𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙮 𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) continues to strengthen its research portfolio as another study authored by College President Dr. Renato G. Reyes and faculty-researcher Dr. Perfecto S. Ramos Jr. gains publication in a Scopus-indexed journal, reflecting the College’s sustained commitment to research and innovation.

The study, “Phytostabilization Ability of the Rice Elite Lines in Cadmium-Contaminated Paddy Soil,” was authored by Dr. Reyes and Dr. Ramos Jr., Assistant Professor I from the School of Agricultural Sciences, together with co-authors Dr. Sofronio P. Kalaw and Dr. Oliver E. Manangkil.

The research examined selected rice elite lines grown in cadmium-contaminated soils and identified a rice line with promising potential to reduce cadmium accumulation in grains, supporting future rice breeding efforts and safer, more sustainable agricultural practices.

The publication marks another milestone in ASCOT’s continuing efforts to produce impactful research that contributes to scientific advancement and addresses real-world challenges.

27/05/2026

𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 | 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀. 𝗥𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗶

Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) continues to contribute to scientific research through a newly published international study co-authored by College President Dr. Renato G. Reyes together with researchers Mark Kevin S. Lopez, Dr. Sofronio P. Kalaw, Rich Milton R. Dulay, and Angeles M. De Leon.

Published in the Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, the study explored a unique fungal species called Xylaria papulis and examined its possible health-related properties under different laboratory conditions.

The researchers found that the fungus contains natural compounds with antioxidant properties and showed initial potential for future biomedical and health-related studies. The study also highlights how fungi may serve as sustainable sources of useful bioactive compounds that could contribute to future scientific and technological innovations.

Beyond his responsibilities as ASCOT President, Dr. Reyes continues to actively lead scientific research initiatives, operate his own laboratory, and contribute to international publications—demonstrating his continued commitment to advancing mushroom science, innovation, and research-driven education.

Read the full publication here:
https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/APST

27/05/2026

LOOK| 𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁

May 20, 2029- Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) ranked 3rd among State Colleges in the Philippines in the 2026 Scopus Output ranking released by Global Health Focus (GHF) University Excellence.

Based on the released data, ASCOT recorded 6 Scopus-indexed research outputs in 2026, placing the College alongside other research-active state colleges and universities nationwide.

The ranking reflects the institution’s continuing efforts to strengthen research productivity, academic collaboration, and knowledge generation across various fields and disciplines.

As research continues to shape innovation and institutional relevance, ASCOT encourages its faculty, researchers, staff, and students to remain active, productive, and engaged in producing meaningful and impactful scholarly work.

Source:
Global Health Focus Facebook Post
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14eq6Eq9kEs/

27/05/2026

𝟴 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢!🍄

Meet the brilliant minds and global experts joining the 2026 International Mushroom Congress and National Forum on the Future of Mushrooms!

From mushroom innovation and biotechnology to sustainable production, climate-smart livelihoods, and future research directions, our plenary speakers bring together diverse expertise from the Philippines and across Asia to share insights that shape the future of mushroom science and technology.

Hosted by Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) and the Philippine Association of Agriculturists– Tamarind Chapter, this gathering serves as a platform for collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development through mushroom research.

📍 May 28–29, 2026
📍 AMCO Sabang, Baler, Aurora

Get ready to learn from renowned scientists, researchers, innovators, and industry leaders from Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Spain, and the Philippines — all in one congress. 🇵🇭🇯🇵🇻🇳🇮🇩🇹🇭🇪🇸

See you in Baler as we connect science, innovation, and sustainability together.

🌐 𝐂𝐨-𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐬
Maejo University • SEAMEO BIOTROP • Central Luzon State University • Apayao State College • Kalinga State University Campus • Pampanga State Agricultural University • Batanes State College • Bataan Peninsula State University• Nueva Ecija State University • Central Bicol State University of Agriculture • Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office III • Office of the Provincial Agriculturist- • Department of Science and Technology – Aurora • Department of Trade and Industry - Aurora Province

27/05/2026

ASCOT News | 𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧, 𝗡𝗩𝗦𝗨 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

May 14, 2026 — Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) and Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the NVSU Mini Theater in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, strengthening collaboration in research, academic exchange, and institutional development.

The agreement was signed by ASCOT President Dr. Renato G. Reyes and NVSU President Dr. Wilfredo A. Dumale Jr. in the presence of university officials, executive committee members, and directors from NVSU’s Research, Extension, and Training offices.

The partnership covers student mobility and visiting scholar programs, joint research and publications, academic collaborations, exchange of academic resources, and scholarly engagements including trainings, conferences, seminars, and symposiums.

Dr. Reyes highlighted the importance of collaboration among institutions and emphasized the role of instructors and faculty members in advancing research and generating new knowledge.
“There is no competition in partnership, but there is collaboration,” Reyes said, encouraging educators to become not only transmitters of knowledge but also researchers and contributors to innovation.

NVSY President, Dr. Dumale also expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, noting the shared direction of both universities in strengthening research, publication, and internationalization initiatives.
“We are singing the same tune — research centers, publications, internationalization... Ito ang lagi nating sinasabi sa kanila....This is the way to move forward,” Dumale remarked.

Dr. Dumale also shared NVSU’s support for ASCOT’s upcoming International Mushroom Congress, expressing the university’s intention to participate in and support the initiative as part of strengthening future academic and research collaborations between the two institutions.

Photo credits to Mr. Alvin de Guzman