πππππππππ πππ: Dr. Jebie A. Balagosa, joined by his research team, Engr. Chris Marwin Tuvilleja and Engr. Rose Marie Senapite, personally presents the plaque of recognition from the 12th Annual Balik Scientist Program Convention to Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Maria Lourdes S. TreΓ±as, recognizing the Iloilo City Government as his second host institution under the DOST Balik Scientist Program.
This engagement marks a significant milestone, as Iloilo City Government becomes the second local government unit (LGU) in the Philippines to host a Balik Scientist. Through this partnership, Dr. Balagosa aims to strengthen collaboration between Iloilo City Government and Central Philippine University (CPU) through the co-development and testing of sustainable construction materials, applied research on waste-derived resources, and capacity-building initiatives for students, researchers, and local government personnel.