Benguet State University’s (BSU) Research and Extension Sector hosted a three-day proposal writeshop on January 28-30, 2025 with the aim to develop and package research proposals for possible funding from the Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR).
 
The writeshop revolved around DA-BAR’s research thrusts, priorities for funding, requirements, processes, sharing of experiences, and presentation and evaluation of outputs.
 
The resource persons are Nordalyn B. Pedroche, CORCAARD Deputy Director and College of Agriculture Faculty Member; Venecio U. Ultra Jr., DOST Balik Scientist; Marnelie G. Subong, an Agriculturist at DA-BAR; Leila Jamila P. Rebulda, DA-BAR Project Evaluation Officer; and Junel B. Soriano, DA-BAR Director.
 
Researchers from BSU, Northwest Samar State University, Bicol University, Marinduque State University, and the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines are participating in the writeshop. They were welcomed along with the resource persons by BSU President Kenneth A. Laruan and VP for Research and Extension Roscinto Ian C. Lumbres.