Presided by Dr. Ryan V. Dio (Vice President for Research, Extension and Training), alongside SUC President III, Dr. Geraldine F. De Jesus, and Dr. Jhonner D. Ricafort (Vice President for Academic Affairs), Sorsogon State University (SorSU), through the Office of Research, Extension, and Training (RET) held a special Research and Extension Council (RECO) Meeting today, May 27, 2024, at the SorSU University E-library, Sorsogon City Campus.

The RECO meeting comprised comprehensive reviews and thorough deliberations of thirty-five (35) research project proposals as well as the endorsement of Memoranda of Agreement/Understanding (MOA/MOU) with partner institutions/agencies for BOR’s approval.

In attendance during the meeting were SorSU-RET key officials: Engr. Ivy Rose B. Gonzales (Director, Research and Development), Dr. Ana Cristina G. Fortes (Director, Extension and Training Services), Prof. Jezzabie G. Gamis (Head, Intellectual Property – Technology Business Management Services); Campus Directors: Dr. Telesforo D. Escoto (Sorsogon City Campus), Prof. Andrew F. Detera (Castilla Campus), Prof. Lynn C. Mendoza (Magallanes Campus); Dr. Catherine A. De Castro (Director, Planning Management Office); Prof. Riche P. Duran (Director, GAD); Ms. Rosalie D. Labitag (Director, Finance); Ms. Gloria B. Despuig (Budget Officer); Deans: Dr. Orlando D. Doncillo (College of Technology), Engr. Rufo D. Durian III (College of Engineering and Architecture), Dr. Diana V. Sales (College of Business Management and Education), Engr. Rey C. Rodrigueza (College of Information and Communications Technology); R&D Coordinators: Dr. Susan F. Astillero (Graduate School), Prof. Rogelio B. Las Pinas, Jr. (Sorsogon City Campus), Ms. Mary Ann D. Especial (Bulan Campus), Mr. Brian Gabriel J. Buenaobra (Castilla Campus), Ms. Janet Hibay (Magallanes Campus); as well as the OVPRET Secretariat and other key officials/personnel. (SorSU PIO)