The Office of the Vice President for Research, Development and Extension (OVPRDE) is the central coordinating body for research, development and extension initiatives at Central Philippine University.
It directly manages, monitors, and supervises all activities, programs, and projects related to research, development and extension.
It was formally established on October 11, 2024 through Resolution No. 23 CPUBT 10/11/2024, directing the Office of the President and the Personnel Committee to process applications for the position of Vice President for Research, Development and Extension.
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- Established
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- Core values
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- Strategic plans
Mission & Vision
Mission
The mission of Central Philippine University is to carry out a program of spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical, scientific, technological, and cultural training, and allied studies under influences which strengthen Christian faith, build up character and promote scholarship, research and community service.
Vision
A University committed to Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL) and responsive to the needs of the total person and the world.
Quality Policy
To fulfill the mission and realize the vision of Central Philippine University, we commit to consistently provide superior services by integrating Christian values, academic excellence, highest level of professionalism, and quality consideration in every aspect of our operations.
We maintain a quality management system that complies with international standards.
We continually improve to achieve global excellence that satisfies the expectations of the university community, partner institutions, and the general public.
Core Values
Faith
The act of believing the things God has revealed about himself and acting on those beliefs.
Character
The aggregate features and traits that form the individual's nature — moral quality, and good report.
Justice
Righteousness, lawfulness, and fairness — observing due process in administrating deserved punishment or reward.
Stewardship
The proper and responsible management of life, position, possession, and resources entrusted by God to man.
Excellence
The highly commendable quality or feature of a person's worth and/or deeds.
OVPRDE Goals
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Knowledge Creation
Through research generation and innovation
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Knowledge Protection
Through IP and ethics
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Knowledge Utilization
Through commercialization, publication, or extension
Fourth goal
Supporting Enablers
Empowering the ecosystem for sustainable RDE growth
OVPRDE Plans and Strategies
To champion a dynamic ecosystem of RDE, this office plans to:
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Generate knowledge
By producing new insights and discoveries through research and development
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Research for innovation
By conducting impactful and cutting-edge projects to drive groundbreaking and problem-fit solutions
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Enhance intellectual property
By protecting and strengthening university outputs through patents, utility models, trademarks and copyrights guided by university policies
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Extend applications
By expanding the utilization of outputs and innovations into new markets, industry and community partners through technopreneurship, incubation and extension
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Nurture collaboration
By fostering partnerships and teamwork to amplify impact
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Innovate responsibly
By developing sustainable and ethical novelties for long-term benefits and entrepreneurial impact
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Navigate challenges
By overcoming obstacles in the evolving field of research, development and extension
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Grow impact
By sharing outputs through publications and fora to advance EXCEL and inspire others for significant societal and economic benefits
GREENING: Strategic Plans for RDE Excellence, CPU OVPRDE
Research, Development and Extension Thrusts and Priorities
The University shall pursue research, development and extension (RDE) thrusts and priorities which may be subjected to review at least annually. The University is committed to supporting individual and collaborative RDE activities in all areas of faculty endeavor.
Central Philippine University affirms its strong commitment to advancing individual and collaborative research, development and extension (RDE) initiatives across all fields of faculty engagement. While the colleges pursue diverse RDE undertakings, the University has identified priority themes that serve as strategic directions to ensure coherence and impact.
These thematic areas are aligned with:
- United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- Philippines' Ambisyon Natin 2040
- Commission on Higher Education's National Higher Education Research Agenda
and the programs of partner agencies and institutions.
This unified RDE agenda is anchored on FAITH.
Explore the five themesAnchored on
F.A.I.T.H.
Agenda Research, Development and Extension Themes. Select a letter to explore each theme.
Research theme
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Food, Environment & Resources
Food Safety, Security, and Environmental Sustainability
- Development of crops, indigenous species, plant extracts, and functional food products with bioactive compounds
- Sustainable use of resources through biomass processing, waste management, and clean water initiatives
- Biodiversity conservation and environmental protection
- Disaster preparedness, prevention, and risk reduction
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