Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases, CenTrAD State University, Science City of Muñoz (2026)

24/03/2026

Celebrating Filipina Veterinarians this National Women’s Month!

This National Women’s Month, we honor the strength, wisdom, and leadership of Filipina veterinarians who safeguard animal and public health, break barriers, and inspire the next generation.

In collaboration with the CLSU Gender and Development (GAD) Office, Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases proudly presents "The Elephant Movement: Honoring the Filipina Veterinarians of the Country", a tribute recognizing remarkable women through art, storytelling, and community.

We are proud to spotlight the following veterinarians and the CVSM students who brought their portraits to life:

Dr. Noraine Medina – Portrait by Champion Freddie Jose

Dr. Carolyn Anne Benigno – Portrait by 2nd Place Beacharice Magpantay

Dr. Clarissa Yvonne Domingo – Portrait by 3rd Place Therence Arth Punzalan

Dr. Ronalie Rafael – Portrait by People’s Choice Award Veronica Perez

Dr. Gemerlyn Garcia – Portrait by Cerone Aquino

Dr. Virginia Venturina – Portrait by Araw Bioco

Dr. Honeylet Joven Nicolas – Portrait by Viviene Balmores

Congratulations to all the participants for joining in honoring these Filipina veterinary trailblazers with the CLSU GAD Office and CenTrAD.

10/03/2026

SHARE | Energy Conservation Protocols

In accordance with the recent directive from Malacañan Palace mandating all government agencies and instrumentalities to strictly implement energy conservation protocols, University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, has issued Memorandum No. 2026-03-09 (02).

In line with this directive, all university employees and students are enjoined to observe and comply with the following energy conservation measures:

1. The University shall continue to implement the flexi-Friday work arrangement (Mon-Thu: onsite, Fri: work-from-home) pursuant to the terms and conditions stipulated in Memorandum No. 2025-09-25 (05) earlier issued by the Office of the University President.

2. Working onsite every Friday is discouraged. Offices are expected to be closed. Strategies to effect uninterrupted delivery of services despite the work-from-home setting should be established by the units concerned. The program vice presidents shall strictly monitor the full compliance of the units with the work-from-home arrangement.

3. NSTP and Graduate classes held onsite every Friday and Saturday shall be conducted through online platforms, except when face-to-face meetings are necessary to fulfill specific curricular requirements.

4. JO/COS and plantilla personnel assigned in research projects, laboratories and production modules may work onsite every Friday depending on the requirements of their works and subject to the final approval of the program vice president concerned.

5. Frontliners (i.e., employees whose physical presence is essential for the continuous delivery of critical services, e.g., security, health, public safety, emergency preparedness and response) are expected to report onsite on Fridays.

6. Carpooling shall be strictly implemented. Should the passengers be ferried to different locations, the time of departure of the University vehicle shall be the earliest time declared in the itineraries of travel of the passengers. Similarly, other passengers shall wait for the last one to complete his/her official business before the University vehicle may return to the campus. Those who wish to return earlier may do so by commuting charged to their personal account.

7. No University vehicle shall be assigned to a lone passenger. In this instance, he/she is strongly encouraged to travel via public transport or other more economical means, subject to government rules and regulations on reimbursement of allowable expenses.

8. Air conditioning units shall only be operated from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM and set at no lower than 24°C. Specialized facilities requiring cooler temperatures may be exempted from this provision, subject to the endorsement of the head of the delivery unit and final approval by the vice president concerned.

9. All requests for team building activities to be funded by the University shall be on hold until further notice except those which had been approved and arranged prior to the issuance of MC No. 114, provided that the personnel/group concerned can provide proof of payment or reservation and will shoulder the fuel and other incidental travel costs. Similar activities charged to the personal accounts of the participants, however, may be pursued on official time.

10. No face-to-face events shall be conducted on Fridays. Activities may only proceed if they are conducted through online platforms

11. The Chair of the CLSU Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee (Engr. Ardie L. Arimbuyotan) is hereby assigned as the Energy Conservation Officer tasked to submit monthly electricity and fuel consumption data to the Office of the University President for review prior to submission to the GEMP Online System Portal in the form and manner prescribed by the DOE.

12. Janitors/Utility personnel are assigned by this office to strictly monitor the utilization of classrooms and other facilities. Loitering inside the classrooms with air conditioning units turned on in between classes is discouraged. These facilities should be closed when not in official use. Lounges and study halls are available to students.

The entire CLSU community is enjoined to observe and adhere to these measures in order to support the effective implementation of the prescribed energy conservation protocols.

06/03/2026

ATTENTION | Calling ALL CVSM students! Join and win amazing prizes!

Celebrating the strength, leadership, and legacy of Filipina veterinarians this National Women’s Month. 🐘👩‍⚕️🐾

The Elephant Movement: Honoring the Filipina Veterinarians of the Country highlights the women who lead with wisdom, protect animal and public health, and inspire the next generation of veterinarians.

Join CenTrAD in recognizing their impact through art, storytelling, and community.

24/02/2026

Happy Birthday to our beloved and exceptional Director, Dr. Virginia 'Gigi' M. Venturina!

Today, we celebrate not only your special day but also your unwavering dedication, commitment, and remarkable leadership in guiding and uplifting the Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases (CenTrAD) as the lead agency for TADs.

Your CenTrAD family sincerely thanks you for your guidance and inspiration. We wish you good health, lasting happiness, and continued success in all your endeavors.

Enjoy your special day, Ma’am Gigi!

23/02/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Virginia M. Venturina, on your achievement as the newly elected Auditor for the 2026–2027 Philippine Veterinary Medical Association National Officers and Board of Directors during the 93rd PVMA Scientific Conference and Annual Convention held on February 18–20, 2026, at the Iloilo Convention Center in Iloilo City.

This milestone is truly remarkable and reflects your dedication and commitment to advancing veterinary services.

Your CenTrAD family is so proud of you!

18/02/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀

The Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases (CenTrAD), headed by its Director, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗠. 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮, together with a team of experts, is dedicated in direct alignment with CenTrAD’s vision and goals to advancing research and strengthening veterinary services for transboundary animal diseases (TADs).

The CenTrAD Division Heads:
Dr. Noraine P. Medina - Chief, Research and Innovation Division
Dr. Marvin Bryan S. Salinas - Chief, Diagnostics and Surveillance Division
Dr. Elfren F. Celestino Jr. - Chief, Biosafety and Laboratory Systems Division
Dr. Virgilio D. Viernes Jr. - Chief, Skills Advancement and Research Communication Division

16/01/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT | The 2026 Administrative Council Members

In accordance with the newly approved Organizational Management Structure under BOR Resolution No. 65, s. 2025, Central Luzon State University (CLSU) is proud to present the members of the 2026 Administrative Council (AdCo).

This reorganization is a strategic effort to standardize university leveling and nomenclature, streamline administrative processes, and strengthen our commitment to seek excellence.

Under the leadership of University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, the Council remains steadfast in its mission to provide high-quality education and excellent service to all stakeholders—focusing on the growth and welfare of our students.

The Administrative Council includes the University President, Vice Presidents, College Deans, Center and Office Directors, and the University and Board Secretary. Also, the Presidential Assistants and Chief-of-Staff shall serve as permanent resource persons of the Council.

Meet the individuals who will guide the university to continue Sieving for Excellence!

23/12/2025

The Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases (CenTrAD) wishes everyone a meaningful and joyous holiday season! 🎊

We also extend our warmest greetings to our partners and stakeholders for another year of remarkable and shared success in affirming the vision and goals of the center.

As we welcome the new year, let us continue our commitment to nurturing research, strengthening partnerships, and working collectively to ensure animal health, food security, and public health.

23/12/2025

FROM THE ARCHIVE | Hokkaido University strengthens partnership with CenTrAD and CVSM through visit and collaborative training

To further strengthen the partnership between Hokkaido University – International Institute for Zoonosis Control (HUIIZC) and Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through the Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases (CenTrAD) and the College of Veterinary Science and Medicine (CVSM), Dr. Ayato Takada, Director of HUIIZC, conducted an official visit from November 10 to 14, 2025.

As part of the visit, a collaborative training entitled “Strengthening One Health Capacity: Collaborative Training on Ebola Reston Virus Detection in Pigs and Bats” was conducted. The activity aimed to enhance the diagnostic and biosafety capacities of faculty members and CenTrAD research staff in detecting Ebola Reston Virus (ERV) from pig and bat samples.

Anchored on the One Health approach, Dr. Takada, together with Dr. Hiroko Miyamoto, Research Fellow, and Dr. Edidi Atani Francois, PhD student, led laboratory-based instruction, hands-on analysis, and knowledge exchange activities to strengthen preparedness and surveillance for emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases.

The training was facilitated by Dr. Virginia M. Venturina, CenTrAD Director, and Dr. Romeo S. Gundran, CVSM Professor, with the support of CenTrAD research staff led by Dr. Dante M. Fabros Jr.

This activity is part of the ongoing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between CLSU and Hokkaido University, signed on March 6, 2023, which aims to promote joint initiatives in academic, educational, and research cooperation in public health, microbiology, zoonoses, and other areas of health science.

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23/12/2025

TOUR | 30 BS Agriculture major in Animal Husbandry students from Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC) visited the Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases (CenTrAD) for an educational tour on December 11, 2025.

Dr. Virginia M. Venturina, CenTrAD Director, welcomed the students and briefly presented the facility’s background and vision, followed by a guided tour and laboratory equipment demonstrations by CenTrAD staff.

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