Mark Anecito R. Perlas, Florence Joie Lacsa, News, Research Management and Intellectual Property Office
The Sintang Paaralan has been named a 2025 Silver Cluster Awardee, with Bronze Citation by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) during the ITSO and President’s Summit on March 25 in Iloilo City. This recognition came from the University’s high volume delivery of Intellectual Property (IP), sustained commitment to innovation, research excellence, and IP development.
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University officials expressed pride in the achievement, highlighting the leadership of University President Manuel Muhi; Vice President for Research, Extension, and Development (VPRED) Anna Ruby Gapasin; and Assistant Vice President for Research, Extension, and Development (AVPRED) Angelina Enriquez-Borican.
They also emphasized that the recognition serves not only as a celebration of past accomplishments but also as motivation to pursue greater milestones. With a shared vision for excellence, the university aims to further elevate its standing in innovation and research in the coming years.
The recognition also acknowledges the contributions of Dr. Ginno Andres and the former Intellectual Property Management Office (IPMO) to the current Research Management and Intellectual Property Office (RMIPO) under Director Dr. Jackie Urrutia, alongside Innovations and Technology Support Office (ITSO) Chief Engr. Florence Joie Lacsa, Copyright and Licensing Section (CLS) Chief Dr. Mark Anecito Perlas, and faculty and student innovators across the University.
The Silver Cluster Award reflects PUP’s continuous efforts to strengthen its research ecosystem, expand technology transfer initiatives, and promote IP protection. Through collaborative engagement among administrators, faculty, and students, the University has enhanced its role as a hub for innovation and knowledge creation.
This recent accomplishment reinforce PUP’s role as a catalyst for invention and technology transfer in higher education, directly advancing United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9 in Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. It also supports global targets: SDG 4 in Quality Education through research capacity-building, SDG 8 in Decent Work and Economic Growth by generating employment opportunities created through these innovations, and SDG 17 for Partnerships for the Goals through multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Looking ahead, the Sintang Paaralan remains devoted to supporting researchers in protecting, commercializing, and maximizing the societal impact of their ideas.
Article edited by Jan Vincent L. Lanuza, Communication Management Office
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