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River Basins for Sustainable Development, San Fabian, Echague (2026)

21/07/2026

Isabela State University has continuously spearheaded Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) initiatives to help shape a more resilient Asia-Pacific region through the technical expertise of one of its leading scientists, Prof. Orlando F. Balderama, Vice President for Research and Development, Extension and Training, during the 1st Asia-Pacific Smart Bosai Conference held on July 1–2, 2026, at the Capitol Hotel Tokyu in Tokyo, Japan. This prestigious global academic gathering was organized under the Cabinet Office’s Cross-Ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP), a flagship initiative of the Government of Japan, which underscores the integration of digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and smart data systems to advance holistic bosai (disaster risk reduction and prevention) across the Asia-Pacific region.

Recognized as ISU’s leading researcher in IWRM, Prof. Balderama was invited by the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED) to present his scholarly work titled “Smart Dam Operation Including Pre-release Using Ensemble Rainfall Forecasting at Magat Dam, Cagayan River Basin, Luzon, the Philippines,” alongside Prof. Tetsuya Sumi, a distinguished professor from Kyoto University, Japan. Prof. Balderama’s research is a pilot demonstration project at the Magat Dam, where pre-release dam operations based on ensemble rainfall forecasting have been successfully implemented. He also participated in the thematic expert session on internationally deployed and impactful SIP technologies and their real-world applications during the second day of the international conference. He shared valuable insights with an international audience on the effectiveness of integrating hydrological modeling, sediment management, and flood forecasting tools, such as the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) and the Rainfall-Runoff-Inundation (RRI) model, to enhance water resources management in the Magat and Cagayan River Basins. These technologies provide critical scientific evidence for forecasting future water supply conditions and assessing flood risks under climate change scenarios.

Moreover, distinguished global leaders and experts in disaster risk reduction and resilience were also invited to grace the conference. These included Ms. Mami Mizutori, Former Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, and Dr. Marco Toscano-Rivalta, Chief of the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), who delivered special addresses on global leadership in disaster risk reduction. Meanwhile, Hon. Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga, Special Envoy of the President of the Philippines for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, and Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcol, Director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), delivered transformative keynote speeches. Various leading experts and partner institutions from across the ASEAN region and beyond further enriched the academic discourse of the international conference, including Tohoku University, The University of Tokyo, Hokkaido University, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Kyoto University, the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (Japan), CISMID of the National University of Engineering (Peru), and Isabela State University (Philippines).

The international convergence paved the way for open dialogue and a robust knowledge- and technology-sharing platform among participating countries and institutions working closely with Japan. It generated practical insights and significant contributions to regional and global discussions on disaster resilience and climate adaptation, including key recommendations for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR), which will be held in Japan in the fall of 2027. Through its active participation in high-level international scientific platforms, ISU continues to position itself as a globally engaged and future-ready institution that sustainably champions science-driven and community-responsive IWRM innovations and climate resilience across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

11/05/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧̃𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲

Prof. Dr. Orlando F. Balderama, ISU Vice President for Research and Development, Extension and Training, was honored as the Most Outstanding Isabeleño in the Science and Technology Category during the celebration of the 170th Founding Anniversary of the Province of Isabela held on May 11, 2026, at the Provincial Capitol in City of Ilagan. The prestigious recognition is conferred upon Isabelinos who exemplify excellence and make meaningful and significant contributions in their respective fields through their outstanding accomplishments, honors, and achievements.

Prof. Balderama was recognized for his exemplary contributions as an academic leader and administrator, renowned scientist, extensionist, national and international consultant, and pioneer of collaborative international and national research and development initiatives on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the ASEAN region. His distinguished expertise and well-established reputation in IWRM paved the way for innovative approaches and advanced simulation modeling technologies that have become valuable models not only for the Magat Dam but also for other river basins across the country.

Indeed, Prof. Balderama’s accomplishments continue to bring honor and pride to the Province of Isabela and serve as an inspiration to future generations of Isabelino scholars, researchers, and innovators.

09/02/2026

𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬

The provincial government of Isabela is strengthening its flood mitigation initiatives through a new collaboration with international and local experts, following a visit by specialists from Kyoto University and Isabela State University (ISU) on January 22 to advance science-based flood management strategies for the province.

The engagement stems from Governor Rodito T. Albano’s commitment, expressed during an official visit to Japan last year, to pursue long-term solutions that will protect Isabeleños from recurring and large-scale flooding.

READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://pia.gov.ph/news/luzon/cv/isabela-steps-up-flood-resilience-with-science-backed-solutions-from-global-experts/

31/01/2026

𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗔 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧, 𝗡𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗚-𝗨𝗚𝗡𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗔 𝗞𝗬𝗢𝗧𝗢 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

Cauayan City - Nakipag-ugnayan ang Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Isabela sa mga eksperto mula sa Kyoto University at Isabela State University (ISU) upang isulong ang mga pangmatagalang solusyon sa problema ng pagbaha sa lalawigan.

Personal na bumisita sa PGI ang delegasyon mula sa Kyoto University upang talakayin ang mga rekomendasyon sa flood management, kasunod ng naging pahayag ni Governor Rodito T. Albano noong nakaraang taon sa Japan na prayoridad ng kanyang administrasyon ang proteksyon ng mamamayan laban sa matinding pagbaha.

Sa pagpupulong na dinaluhan ng mga pinuno ng iba’t ibang tanggapan ng PGI, inilahad ng mga eksperto ang kahalagahan ng hotspot identification at flood mapping bilang unang hakbang upang mas maunawaan ang lawak at dalas ng pagbaha sa Isabela.

Ipinahayag din nila ang paggamit ng smart governance, kabilang ang isang centralized application system, batay sa karanasan ng Vietnam sa pagtugon sa flood crisis.

Bukod dito, iminungkahi rin ang pagpapatupad ng mga hard engineering solutions tulad ng storage at retention dams upang makontrol ang daloy ng tubig at mabawasan ang pinsala sa mga komunidad.

Pinangunahan ang delegasyon ng mga international expert na sina Professor Sameh Kantoush at Associate Professor Saber Mohamed mula sa Disaster Prevention Research Institute ng Kyoto University, kasama ang mga graduate researcher ng unibersidad.

Nakibahagi rin sa talakayan si Dr. Orlando F. Balderama, Vice President for Research and Development, Extension and Training ng ISU, at iba pang kawani ng pamantasan.

Ayon sa delegasyon, inaasahan pa ang mga susunod na pulong at mas malalim na diskusyon kasama si Isabela Governor Rodito T. Albano sa mga darating na buwan upang higit pang mapalakas ang mga konkretong hakbang laban sa pagbaha sa Isabela.

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31/01/2026

𝐈𝐒𝐔 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐖𝐑𝐌-𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬

The Isabela State University continues to uphold its leadership as a pioneer in water-related R&D initiatives in the ASEAN through a Stakeholders’ Forum on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the Cagayan Valley Region on January 26, 2026, at the University’s Climate Change R&D Facility. The development-focused information exchange was participated by international partners from the Kyoto University, Japan; representatives from the regional line agencies such as Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and Department of Agriculture (DA); technical personnel from National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and SN Aboitiz Power; executive staff from Local Government Units (LGUs); and directors and water resource engineers from the University.

Representing the Local Chief Executive of the Municipality of Echague, Hon. Faustino “Inno” A. Dy V, Sir Dohnardwyn Edwin A. Videz, Urban Poor Sectoral Representative, conveyed his Japanese-inspired greetings, drawn from his experience in Japan, highlighting the beauty and hospitality of Echague as it proudly hosted the Stakeholders’ Forum. He emphasized the significance of the municipality in fostering meaningful dialogue between the University’s international partners and the forum participants.

In his message, University President Prof. Dr. Boyet L. Batang underscored that ISU’s research excellence is firmly anchored in its strong and enduring collaboration with Kyoto University. He noted that this partnership has enabled both institutions to serve as trailblazers in advancing IWRM approaches in the Cagayan Valley region and across the ASEAN community. Echoing this shared commitment, Prof. Sameh Ahmed Kantoush of Kyoto University expressed his deep appreciation for the robust institutional partnerships among Isabela State University, Kyoto University, Regional Line Agencies, and Local Government Units. He likewise conveyed optimism for expanded R&D collaborations that will continue to bring science, technology, and innovation-driven solutions to flooding, sedimentation, and river basin management challenges.

Moreover, the Japanese experts delivered a specialized lecture series underscoring the critical role of IWRM in building resilient communities. Primarily, Engr. Czarimah S. Valdez, ISU faculty member and PhD student at Kyoto University, discussed the topic “Sustainable Water Resources Management in River Basin: Basin-Scale Adaptation Strategies and International Perspectives”. She initially described the features of the Cagayan River Basin, its climate and related risks, socioeconomic and demographic factors, and agricultural dynamics to frame a basin-scale understanding of its vulnerabilities and opportunities. Drawing from her academic engagements in Vietnam and Japan, she highlighted data-driven decision support systems and dam operation innovations, while calling for collective and sustained action toward the safety, protection, and rehabilitation of the Cagayan River Basin.

On the other hand, Engr. Jerome G. Gacu, faculty member of Romblon State University and PhD student at Kyoto University, began his lecture titled “From Vietnam’s Flood Crisis to a Smarter Future for the Cagayan River Basin: Post-Flood Survey Insights and Local Applications” with the realities and pressing issues in Vietnam and Philippines in terms of geographical, climatic, and socioeconomic conditions, including the countries’ drivers of severe flooding and corresponding local government solutions. He underscored the need for basin-wide monitoring and observation, smart governance and digital support, and context-specific structural measures as flood mitigating strategies towards community resilience.

Furthermore, to accentuate the technological dimension of the forum, Dr. Mohamed Saber Mohamed Sayed Ahmed, Associate Professor at Kyoto University, presented a lecture on “Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications for Flood Prediction, Monitoring, Mitigation, and Management in River Basins”. Specifically, he explicated the advanced roles of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in flood depth prediction and in designing flood inventory map as proactive flood risk reduction strategies. He further demonstrated how AI-based flood hazard mapping enables interactive, scalable, and continuously updatable systems for real-time and future predictions of river flow and suspended sediment concentrations.

Complementing these international perspectives, Prof. Dr. Orlando F. Balderama shared his ideas on “Integrated Water Resources Management Models for River Basins and Communities.” He underscored the vital role of academia in advancing IWRM implementation despite operational challenges in the Philippine context. He also showcased the University’s flagship IWRM-focused R&D initiatives such as IFWaRM, SWIM, SEDI, WEAP, and NEXUS, alongside its extensive local, regional, national, and international engagements which have generated impactful technologies, models, and policy-relevant outputs that are now being utilized by communities across the ASEAN region.

In articulating the way forward, Prof. Kantoush emphasized the indispensable synergy among community, academe, and industry as key pillars of smart governance, particularly in the design and adoption of cutting-edge technologies and science-based policies. The forum concluded with Prof. Balderama’s expression of gratitude for the depth of discussions, valuable insights, and collaborative spirit shared among international partners and stakeholders. Through its robust network of local, regional, and global collaborators, Isabela State University continues to advance its vision of embedding environmental sustainability at the core of institutional growth, thereby strengthening its trajectory as a smart and green university within the global academic community.

30/01/2026

The International Organization on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Management (IOCCADRRM) proudly extends its warmest congratulations to two of its esteemed Board of Trustees and Incorporators, and pioneers in advancing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM):

🎖 𝐃𝐫. 𝐎𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐅. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚, Vice President for Research and Development, Extension and Training, for being recognized as the 𝑷𝑪𝑨𝑨𝑹𝑹𝑫 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑴𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓/𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕; and

🎖 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐏. 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐨, Former IOCCADRRM President, for being conferred the 𝑷𝑪𝑨𝑨𝑹𝑹𝑫 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑴𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑨𝒅𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓.

Through their stewardship, IOCCADRRM has strengthened science-based solutions in flood mitigation, dam optimization, and climate change impact alleviation—translating hydrological research, water governance strategies, and adaptive innovations into concrete actions that protect communities and enhance resilience. Their leadership demonstrates how integrated water resources management can move beyond theory into measurable societal impact.

What truly distinguishes their leadership is not only technical excellence, but a steadfast commitment to ensuring that science and technology outputs create meaningful change at the grassroots level. Their work reflects a principle that IOCCADRRM firmly upholds: innovation must be community-centered, responsive, and transformative.

Dr. Balderama and Hon. Aquino embody service-driven leadership—where recognition follows impact, and impact follows genuine dedication to public good. Their achievements inspire the academic and research community to pursue excellence not for personal recognition, but for the resilience, safety, and sustainable future of the communities we serve.

Congratulations on these well-deserved honors. May you continue to inspire through integrity, visionary leadership, and selfless service.

25/01/2026

𝐈𝐒𝐔 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐮𝐦

The Isabela State University unswervingly designs global learning platforms to engage its students with renowned experts and researchers, as it organized a Graduate School Colloquium themed “Innovations and Integrated Approaches in Water Resources Management for Climate-Resilient River Basins in the Cagayan Valley" on January 24, 2026, at the RDET Hall, CVAARRD Building of the University. The strong network of the University with Japanese experts and other member states in the ASEAN region, particularly the R&D initiatives of ISU’s top executives, Prof. Dr. Boyet L. Batang (University President), Prof. Dr. Orlando F. Balderama (Vice President for Research and Development, Extension and Training), Prof. Dr. Isagani P. Angeles Jr. (Vice President for Planning and Development), Prof. Dr. Jeoffrey Lloyd R. Bareng (University R&D Director), and Prof. Dr. Lanie A. Alejo (SWIM R&D Center Director) paved the way for ISU to become a trailblazer of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the Philippines. The Japanese delegations, spearheaded by Prof. Dr. Sameh Ahmed Kantoush, Professor of Kyoto University, provided a specialized lecture series revolving around the application of data analytics and artificial intelligence in flood and river basin management to students from graduate programs such as Master of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Master in Information Technology, and Master of Science in Fisheries.

In his opening and welcome remarks, Prof. Balderama encouraged the active participation of the graduate students and to take full advantage of the University’s international ties with prominent scholars in identifying research gaps and enriching their research interests. To complement this, Prof. Kantoush also shared, “You need motivation, confidence in yourself, and a clear focus on what you want to do in relation to building your research area through a systematic learning process”. Moreover, he essentially oriented them on the fundamental concepts of river basin management; sample watersheds in the world; features, challenges, and drivers of smart river basin monitoring systems; the importance of integrated river basin management; and impacts of interbasin water transfers.

As the technical lecture series began, Engr. Czarimah S. Valdez, ISU faculty and PhD student at Kyoto University, discussed the topic titled “Sustainable Water Resources Management in River Basin: Basin-Scale Adaptation Strategies and International Perspectives”. She shared her various learnings from Japan and Vietnam on basin vulnerabilities, data-driven management, and monitoring systems, thereby highlighting the importance of local government participation in effective water resource management. On the other hand, Dr. Mohamed Saber Mohamed Sayed Ahmed, Associate Professor at Kyoto University, delivered a talk on “Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications for Flood Prediction, Monitoring, Mitigation, and Management in River Basins”. Specifically, he explicated the definition of AI, machine learning (ML), AI and ML learning applications and real-life examples as supervised learning tools, comparison between ML and hydrological models, Rainfall-Runoff-Inundation (RRI) model, use of ML for flood depth prediction, flood inventory map and influencing factors, and a cutting-edge web-based flood hazard mapping for Japan and Philippines to provide a scientific basis for informed planning and proactive flood risk reduction strategies.

Furthermore, Engr. Jerome G. Gacu, a faculty member of Romblon State University and PhD student at Kyoto University, explained the topic titled “From Vietnam’s Flood Crisis to a Smarter Future for the Cagayan River Basin: Post-Flood Survey Insights and Local Applications”. He shared his post-flood survey findings and flood risk pattern comparison between Vietnam and the Philippines, particularly highlighting Vietnam’s intelligent operation center, real-time monitoring technologies for communities and decision-makers, and smart governance and community resilience, which could be adapted to the Philippine context to enable timely, informed decisions and strengthen disaster response and management strategies in the country.

Moreover, Engr. Miki Yamai, MS student at Kyoto University, also explained the topic titled “Effects of River Water Quality on Farmland: A Comparative Study of Flood Impacts in Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam”. She distinguished the beneficial and harmful effects of flooding on agricultural lands and underscored the essence of valuable experience through field surveys to observe real-world flood scenarios across different countries. Afterward, Prof. Balderama synthesized the shared IWRM practices connecting it with science, governance, and stakeholder participation through his discussion on “Integrated Water Resources Management Models for River Basins and Communities.” He particularly underlined various IWRM concepts, priority challenges in IWRM, and conflict management in Cagayan River Basin, and featured the University’s innovative and IWRM-focused R&D projects from crafting Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plans for Cagayan Valley region to numerous community engagements, scientific outputs, actionable policies, science, technology, and innovation (STI)-driven research project proposals, and the WISER R&D operational framework.

In addition, the open forum phase of the colloquium foregrounded the academic interaction and information exchange among the graduate students, faculty, and prominent figures in IWRM as resource speakers. The dialogue sparked the curiosity of the academic community on the technological aspect of the lectures presented, particularly on AI applications and the use of physical modeling in flood prediction and science-based software applications as effective flood mitigation measures.

Lastly, Prof. Bareng concluded the event by expressing his appreciation for the active participation of the graduate students and faculty members, the immense support of the ISU top management for continuously creating various learning opportunities for all institutional stakeholders, and the unwavering and invaluable contribution of the University’s international partners from Japan. With this global learning platform that the University designs, its graduate students and faculty members are empowered to navigate research areas in their field of expertise and strengthen their academic and professional competencies, thereby setting the stage for ISU to raise its banner as a modern, smart-green university with a global reputation for positive societal transformation.

12/12/2025

PH EMBASSY, ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY DISCUSS ADVANCING SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING FOR FILIPINOS
フィリピン大使館、イサベラ州立大学とフィリピン人向け奨学金・研修の拡充について協議

A delegation of professors from Isabela State University (ISU) led by its president, Professor Boyet L. Batang, PhD (4th from left), paid a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene J. Garcia Albano (5th from left) on 28 November 2025 at the Philippine Embassy in Japan to discuss ISU’s ongoing and prospective academic and research collaborations with Japanese universities.
2025年11月28日イサベラ州立大学（ISU）のボイエット・L・バタン学長（左から4番目率いる教授団が在日フィリピン大使館にて、ミレーン・ガルシア＝アルバノ駐日フィリピン大使（左から5番目）を表敬訪問しました。両者は、ISUと日本の大学との間で進行中および将来的な学術・研究協力について協議を行いました。

The delegation reported to the Ambassador its recent engagement with Kyoto University, noting that ISU has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in 2019. President Batang also shared that ISU will co-organize a training course on water resource and river basin management in 2026 under the Networked Exchange, United Strength for Stronger Partnership between Japan and ASEAN (NEXUS) cooperative framework for joint research.
一行は、2019年に覚書（MOU）を締結したことなど、京都大学との近年の連携について大使に報告しました。バタン学長はまた、ISUが2026年に日ASEAN科学技術・イノベーション協働連携事業（NEXUS）のもと、水資源・河川流域管理に関する研修コースを共催することを明らかにしました。

Ambassador Garcia-Albano commended ISU on its initiatives to further strengthen academic partnerships between the Philippines and Japan, and reaffirmed the Philippine Embassy’s commitment in advancing university linkages and student mobility.
ガルシア＝アルバノ大使は、フィリピンと日本の学術連携をさらに強化するISUの取り組みを称賛し、大学間連携と学生交流の推進に向けたフィリピン大使館の取り組みを改めて表明しました。

According to ISU, three (3) Filipino students are currently enrolled in Kyoto University’s doctorate programs and are conducting research on a 3D modelling of the Cagayan River Basin, which will aid local governments in planning and implementing disaster risk management programs.
ISUによると、現在3名のフィリピン人学生が京都大学の博士課程に在籍し、カガヤン川流域の3Dモデリングに関する研究を進めています。この研究は、地方政府が災害リスク管理プログラムの計画立案と実施を行う上で役立つものとされています。

The ISU professors also interacted with the Japan Water Agency to learn about best practices in the study and implementation of flood mitigation strategies.
ISUの教授陣は水資源機構とも交流し、洪水対策戦略の研究と実施におけるベストプラクティスについて学びました。

President Batang was joined by Professor Isagani P. Angeles, Jr. (leftmost), Professor Orlando F. Balderama (5th from right), Ms. Juditha Faith T. Balderama (3rd from left), and Mr. Benito Salvador, Jr. of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) (4th from right). Isabela Governor Rodolfo Albano III (3rd from right) accompanied Ambassador Garcia-Albano in receiving the ISU delegation and discussing its training and research priorities. END
イサガニ・P・アンヘレス・ジュニア教授（左端）、オルランド・F・バルデラマ教授（右から 5 番目）、ジュディサ・フェイス・T・バルデラマ氏（左から 3 番目）、市民防衛局（OCD）のベニート・サルバドール・ジュニア氏（右から 4 番目）がバタン学長に同行しました。ロドルフォ・アルバノ3世イサベラ州知事（右から3番目）は、ガルシア＝アルバノ大使とともにISU代表団を迎え、研修と研究の優先事項について話し合いました。以上

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