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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)

Researchers and presenters from Bukidnon State University (BukSU), College of Technologies – Information Technology Department, earned recognition at the Regional Conference on Information Technology Education

Bukidnon State University College of Law (COL) students observed the impeachment trial at the Senate and visited the House of Representatives to observe budget deliberations

Faculty members of the Bukidnon State University (BukSU) College of Medicine joined the Bukidnon Medical Society in a ceremonial wreath-laying on September 20, 2026, marking

The Student Welfare and Engagement Unit (SWEU) of Bukidnon State University held an interactive suicide awareness activity on September 10, 2026, in observance of World