CLSU Formally Signs Agreement with CCPPO, ACT
Central Luzon State University (CLSU) strengthened its commitment to community service and commercialization by formalizing two strategic partnerships through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing with Cabanatuan City Parole and Probation Office (CCPPO) and ACT Machineries and Metal Craft Corporation (ACT) on March 18, 2026. Led by University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, these collaborations aim to translate academic expertise into tangible solutions for both social welfare and agricultural productivity. The partnership between the Department of Psychology and the CCPPO focuses on the psychological well-being of parolees and probationers through utilizing the expertise of the faculty in providing essential mental health support. Joining Dr. Abella for the signing were College of Arts and Social Sciences Dean, Dr. Jay C. Santos, and Psychology Department Chair, Dr. Nixon Agaser, alongside CCPPO officials led by Chief Probation and Parole Officer Gloria E. Peralta. Meanwhile, CLSU also established a licensing agreement with ACT to commercialize the Mobile Solar-Powered Pump Irrigation System (MSPIS). This will provide farmers and local stakeholders with sustainable, cost-effective mechanization solutions. Representing this endeavor were Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension, Dr. Emmanuel A. Vera Cruz, and Center for Hybrid Rice Research, Innovation, and Mechanization (CHRRIM) Director, Dr. Marvin M. Cinense, alongside ACT President Mr. Ronie R. Ramos, and Plant Manager Marites M. Saldo. These partnerships underscore CLSU’s steadfast commitment to strengthening academic and research linkages with government agencies and industry partners, translating collaborative efforts into impactful innovations and meaningful societal outcomes.
