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NICE is recognized as the country’s platform for showcasing Filipino inventions and technological innovations. Representing Mindanao, Dr. Chavez was among the nation’s top innovators in industrial design.
Dr. Chavez earned his place at NICE 2026 after emerging as a winner during the ClusteRICE 2025, held on August 19–20, 2025. From a competitive pool of 764 entries evaluated nationwide, only 28 finalists advanced to the national level.
Organized by the Department of Science and Technology – Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI), NICE served as a platform for connecting innovators with industry stakeholders, investors, and support systems.
The agency reiterated its commitment to promoting Filipino talent by providing opportunities for innovators to scale their ideas into practical and sustainable technologies. (Nicolas Carisosa/ Faculty, ATD)

Bukidnon State University (BukSU) formalized eleven extension projects through partnerships signed with its extension project partners during the University-Wide Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing Ceremony

As State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) look toward a more connected, innovative, and globally competitive future, Bukidnon State University (BukSU) brought its Smart BukSU vision

Bukidnon State University (BukSU) opened Academic Year 2026–2027 with 9,317 registered students across its undergraduate and graduate programs. Females comprise nearly 62% of the university’s

The Bukidnon State University (BukSU) Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) Office, through BukSU’s Information Unit (IU), spearheaded a hands-on instructional design and multimedia workshop at