BSU R&E Publication Office

24/09/2026

Learning opportunity! (for those who can master time😁)
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𝟏 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎!

Looking for a smooth, stress-free way to master research compliance? We've got you covered!

The MOOC, Research Ethics: Fundamental Concepts and Review Process, will officially start in a week, but 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 is now open! This course will run from 1 to 30 October 2026.

This course offers structured materials and focused community discussions to help you build a deeper foundation in ethical awareness. It gives you the exact tools and interactive exercises you need to master the ethics review process from absolutely anywhere.

Take note that this MOOC is 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 and available for everyone, PLUS you'll learn at your own pace.

Existing MODeL users can self-enroll today!

New to MODeL? Here's how to join:
1. Go to http://model.upou.edu.ph/
2. Click “LOG IN” to create a new account.
3. Fill out the form with your details. (𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴.)
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We highly recommend using a 𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒈𝒍𝒆-𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 (𝘨𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮) when creating your account to ensure reliable delivery of messages.

Note: This course is 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 in the MODeL Homepage for easier enrollment. Other courses may 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 for self-enrollment. Please stay tuned for announcements.

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16/09/2026

𝐁𝐒𝐔 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐀 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐔𝐌 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄-𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

As part of the celebration of the Benguet State University (BSU) Foundation Anniversary and the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Month, BSU hosted the 2026 Cordillera Policy Research Forum in collaboration with Philippine Institute For Development Studies and DEPDev Cordillera, bringing together researchers, academic institutions, private-sector representatives, government agencies, and other stakeholders to strengthen the use of research in regional policymaking.

With the theme “Building Strong Institutions, Unlocking Human Capital Potential,” the forum highlighted the need to translate research findings into policies, programs, and actions that address the evolving development needs of the Cordillera.

11/09/2026

MJSIR survives 2026! Thank you to Team REPO and to our hardworking associate editors, reviewers, authors, and supporters!
Soli Deo Gloria!

Next, BSU Publishing House! 🙏💪

MJSIR website
https://journals.bsu.edu.ph/mjsir

MJSIR in Scopus database
https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101363649

10/09/2026

Thank you for joining the Cordillera Policy Research Forum.

The presentations may be downloaded at https://www.pids.gov.ph/details/event/cordillera-policy-research-forum.

🎥 Missed the livestream of this event? The recording may be accessed at: https://bit.ly/pidslive090926.

Learn more about the DPRM by visiting https://dprm.pids.gov.ph/.

Hi, PIDS friends! Thank you for joining the Cordillera Policy Research Forum.

The presentations may be downloaded at https://www.pids.gov.ph/details/event/cordillera-policy-research-forum.

🎥 Missed the livestream of this event? The recording may be accessed at: https://bit.ly/pidslive090926.

Learn more about the DPRM by visiting https://dprm.pids.gov.ph/.

09/09/2026

• Cordillera Policy Research Forum 2026
- September 9, 2026
- DSG Hall, College of Teacher Education, Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet

Carrying the theme “Building Strong Institutions, Unlocking Human Capital Potential,” the forum will examine how the Cordillera can better prepare its people, institutions, and economy for changing labor-market demands.

The forum will feature research and policy discussions covering labor supply, labor demand, labor-market governance, emerging industries, agriculture, health, poverty reduction, fiscal viability, and local government and fiscal transfers.

Guests:
• BSU President Dr. Kenneth A. Laruan
• DepDev-CAR Regional Director Apollo Edwin S. Pagano
• Benguet Gov. Melchor D. Diclas
• PIDS President Dr. Philip Arnold P. Tuano
• PIDS Senior Fellow Dr. Michael Abrigo

07/09/2026

🏔️ How can strong institutions help unlock the Cordillera’s human capital potential?

The 2026 Development Policy Research Month (DPRM) brings its theme, “Building Strong Institutions, Unlocking Human Capital Potential,” to the North through the Cordillera Policy Research Forum on September 9, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM at Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet.

The forum will bring together experts and stakeholders to discuss how institutions in the Cordillera can strengthen coordination, create an enabling environment for investment, and deliver sustained, human capital-enhancing services.

Organized in partnership with the DEPDev Cordillera, the PIA Cordillera Administrative Region, and Benguet State University, and supported by the Socioeconomic Research portal for the Philippines (SERP-P) network, the forum will connect policy research with local perspectives on the region’s development and economic transformation.

📺 Livestream on the official pages of PIDS, SERP-P, DEPDev-CAR, PIA-CAR, and BSU.

Learn more about DPRM and its activities at https://dprm.pids.gov.ph/

03/09/2026

🏛️ How can stronger institutions unlock the Cordillera’s potential for inclusive and sustainable development?

The Cordillera’s unique geographic, economic, and social conditions call for strong institutions that can improve coordination, create investment opportunities, and deliver better services that strengthen human capital.

Join us on September 9, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM at Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet, for the Cordillera Policy Research Forum, where experts and stakeholders will explore how evidence-based policies and stronger institutions can respond to the region’s development priorities and support its economic transformation.

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), in partnership with the DEPDev Cordillera, PIA Cordillera Administrative Region, and Benguet State University, with support from the Socioeconomic Research Portal for the Philippines (SERP-P) network.

📺 Livestream on the official pages of PIDS, SERP-P, DEPDev-CAR, PIA-CAR, and BSU.

Learn more about Development Policy Research Month (DPRM) and its activities at https://dprm.pids.gov.ph/