IFSU Office of the VP for Research, Development, Extension & Training

13/10/2026

IN PHOTOS | As part of the 106th Founding Anniversary of Ifugao State University (IFSU), the Research, Development, Extension, and Training (RDET) showcased the University’s research outputs, innovations, and technologies at the Heritage Convention Hall, highlighting its continuing commitment to advancing knowledge and promoting innovative solutions for community development.

📷 IR Aspiras, GC Bay-an

01/10/2026

𝐈𝐅𝐒𝐔 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝟔 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠’𝐥 𝐑𝐃𝐄 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦

Anchored in its vision of becoming a futures-ready university, Ifugao State University (IFSU) achieved major strides during its participation in the 16th Regional Symposium on Research, Development, and Extension Highlights (RSRDEH) and 9th Regional Student Research Congress (RSRC). The university bagged a total of six awards at the event, held from September 29 to October 1, 2026, at Kalinga State University.

Among the university’s award-winning entries were the following:

𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲

Presented by Engr. Ronalyn B. Duyapat, the program “DANG-AH: Livelihood Program on Heirloom Rice Ice Cream Production” under the Extension Category secured 1st Place. Her team members are Dr. Generose S. Ognayon, Joan T. Cabantac, Sarah G. Ipan, and Generos D. Dulnuan.

Dr. Jennifer Madonna G. Dait and Dr. Michele J. Dulay earned 3rd Place under the Social AANR Category for the study “Seeds of Resilience: Role of Ifugao Women in Shaping Sustainable Agriculture Amid Climate Challenges.”

Under the IEET Category, Mr. Joel Marc A. Ngohayon and Mr. Christian R. Orozco from the University of the Philippines placed 2nd for the study “Production of Fly Ash-Dried Sewage Sludge Geopolymer Blocks Activated by Sodium Hydroxide.”

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲

Dr. Alma Tayaban and Phyllice Breboneria garnered 1st Place under the Socio-Cultural Category for their study “Strengthening Nutrition Support: A Policy-Based Study on Feeding Program Implementation in ECCD Centers.”

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭

IFSU also won 1st Place in the Institutional Booth Exhibit and received a Special Award for the Most Surprising Innovation or Idea Pitched, highlighting the university’s research, development, extension, and innovation initiatives.

The symposium also marked the first participation of the Department of Extension and Training (DET) in the regional event, expanding IFSU’s representation in the regional RDE platform and providing an avenue for the university’s extension initiatives to be presented alongside research and development outputs.

IFSU presented a total of 15 professional-level oral presentations: three (3) under S&T AANR, two (2) under Social AANR, three (3) under Extension, three (3) under IEET, one (1) under Socio-Cultural, and three (3) under Education. At the student level, the university presented three (3) oral papers under the Socio-Cultural Category.

For poster presentations, IFSU showcased one (1) entry under S&T AANR, three (3) under Extension, and two (2) under Socio-Cultural.

Organized by Cordillera Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Resources Research and Development (CorCAARRD) and the Cordillera Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development Consortium (CIEERDEC) the symposium convened state universities and colleges (SUCs) researchers, educators, and extension practitioners alongside other government agencies to present research findings, share innovations, and exchange practices contributing to regional development.//IRAspiras, UES I

📷 GC Bay-an, EM Bunolna, IR Aspiras, SBinwag

01/10/2026

𝐀 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋-𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘!

Huge congratulations to Project BANAC and the IFSU IPTBM Office! Winning Best Institutional Booth at the 16th Regional Symposium is a proud moment of the entire RDET.

Your hard work, passion, and commitment shine through in everything you do. Thank you for raising the IFSU banner high in Kalinga!

𝐋𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐚! 𝐇𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐲𝐨, 𝐈𝐅𝐒𝐔! 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐧!

01/10/2026

𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐀 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄-𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑!

Out of the box and ahead of the curve! Ifugao State University took home the Most Surprising Innovation / Idea Pitched Award at the 16th Joint CorCAARRD-CIEERDEC Regional RDE Symposium and 9th Regional Student Research Congress in Tabuk City, Kalinga!

Big congratulations to our innovators!

“𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌?” - 𝐈𝐅𝐒𝐔 𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐈𝐓!

A surprise recognition for Ifugao State University!

IFSU received the “Where Did That Come From” award for the MOST SURPRISING INNOVATION OR IDEA PITCHED during the 16ᵗʰ Joint CorCAARRD-CIEERDEC Regional Symposium on Research, Development and Extension Highlights and 9ᵗʰ Regional Student Research Congress. The special award was presented today at Kalinga State University, Tabuk City, Kalinga.

Haggiyo, IFSU!

01/10/2026

Hats off to Mr. Joel Marc Ngohayon (IFSU) and Dr. Christian R. Orozco!

We commend lead researcher Mr. Joel Marc Ngohayon and collaborator Dr. Christian R. Orozco of the University of the Philippines for securing 2nd Place in the Oral Presentation Competition (IEET Category) at the 2026 Joint Regional Symposium.

Delivered by Mr. Ngohayon, their inter-institutional study, "Production of Fly Ash-Dried Sewage Sludge Geopolymer Blocks Activated with Sodium Hydroxide," was lauded during the 16th Joint CorCAARRD-CIEERRDEC Regional Symposium on R&D Highlights (RSRDEH) and 9th Regional Student Research Congress (RSRC) for its innovative contribution to sustainable engineering and waste utilization.

Note: Engr. Marvin D. Mayormente, Director of the IFSU Research and Development Center, accepted the certificate on behalf of the authors during the awarding ceremony.

01/10/2026

Kudos to Dr. Alma D. Tayaban and Ms. Phyllice A. Breboneria for earning the top award in the Poster Presentation (Socio-Cultural Category) during the 2026 Joint Regional Symposium.

Their paper, "Strengthening Nutrition Support: A Policy-based Study on Feeding Program Implementation in ECCD Centers," presented by Dr. Tayaban, shows IFSU’s commitment to policy-driven research that directly impacts child welfare and public health.

01/10/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Madonna C. Dait and Dr. Michele J. Dulay!

The OVP-RDET celebrates you for earning 3rd Place in the Oral Presentation (Social AANR Category) at the 16th Joint CorCAARRD-CIEERRDEC Regional Symposium on R&D Highlights and 9th Regional Student Research Congress.

Dr. Dulay presented their acclaimed joint study, "Seeds of Resilience: Role of the Ifugao Women in Shaping Sustainable Agriculture Amid Climate Challenges," highlighting the vital contribution of IFSU research to climate resilience and gender dynamics in agriculture.

01/10/2026

We proudly congratulate project implementers Ronalyn B. Duyapat, Generose S. Ognayon, Joan T. Cabantac, Sarah G. Ipan, and Generos D. Dulnuan for securing 1st Place under the Extension Category during the 16th Regional Symposium on Research, Development, and Extension Highlights for Program DANG-AH: Project 1 – Livelihood Program on Heirloom Rice Ice Cream Production.

This victory is a tribute to our community beneficiaries and valued partners, whose collaboration makes extension work meaningful and impactful. They remain the true driving force and end goal of all our extension initiatives.

Thank you for bringing pride and honor to IFSU and RDET in the regional arena.

29/09/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | IFSU faculty and student researchers, extensionists, and personnel from the IPTBM, DRD, and DET participate in the 16th Regional Symposium on Research, Development, and Extension Highlights and the 9th Regional Student Research Congress, held from September 29 to October 1, 2026, at Kalinga State University.

📷 GC Bay-an, EM Bunolna, and IR Aspiras