Fresh from being recognized as one of the Top 3 Performing State Universities nationwide by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), Pangasinan State University (PSU) continues its winning momentum as it proudly celebrates another major national achievement—the 2025 Gold Cluster Award at the ITSO Presidents’ Summit and General Assembly 2026.
This back-to-back recognition resonates deeply with every PSUnian valuing quality assurance in all aspects – this time, particularly, in innovation, intellectual property (IP) generation, and technology transfer—revalidating its status as a leading institution in Philippine higher education.
𝗣𝗦𝗨 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗠. 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘀, together with Vice President for Research, Extension, and Innovation Dr. Razeale Resultay, and ITSO Manager Dr. Jeff G. Pereyras, ably represented by Atty. Jesalyn Joy Tiongson-Ynzon, is currently representing the University at the summit hosted by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines in Iloilo City from March 25–26, 2026.
During the event, PSU was awarded the prestigious 2025 Gold Cluster Award, recognizing the University’s outstanding performance in IP filings, commercialization, and innovation initiatives under the ITSO program.
The recognition comes just a day after PSU’s historic achievement at the 39th AACCUP Annual National Conference and General Assembly, where the University earned its place among the Top 3 performing state universities in the country for its Level III accredited programs—marking a powerful demonstration of PSU’s all-around institutional excellence.
President Galas emphasized that these consecutive achievements speak loudly of how we value both quality assurance and innovation. “I encourage our researchers and students to view innovation not only as an academic requirement but as a meaningful contribution to society. Protecting your ideas through patents ensures that your work is recognized, safeguarded, and set to create real impact,” he said.
“Our strong partnership with IPOPHL has significantly enhanced PSU’s capacity to develop and protect intellectual property,” VP Resultay shared. “Through continuous training, technical assistance, and policy support, our researchers are better equipped to navigate the patenting process—from prior art search to application and
prosecution.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Pereyras points out to the vital role of PSU’s Innovation and Technology Support Office in sustaining this momentum. “ITSO provides end-to-end support—from identifying patentable research outputs to assisting in drafting and filing applications. More importantly, it cultivates a culture of innovation through capability-building programs and awareness initiatives,” he noted.
With two major national recognitions achieved in consecutive days, PSU showcases a powerful synergy between academic quality and innovation excellence.
As PSU continues to engage in national platforms and expand its partnerships, the University remains focused in its mission to lead—not only in accreditation and quality assurance—but also in innovation, intellectual property protection, and technology-driven development.
Mabuhay ang Pangasinan State University!
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