The 每日大赛网址首页进入 (CvSU), through its Innovations and Technology Support Office (ITSO), was honored with its fifth Platinum Award and first Palladium Award from the听Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)听during the ITSO Presidents鈥� Summit and General Assembly held on March 25, 2026, at the Diversion 21 Hotel in Iloilo City.
The University is the first higher education institution in the Southern Tagalog Region to receive the Palladium Award — the highest honor bestowed by the IPOPHL to top-performing ITSOs. This award recognizes those that have consistently demonstrated excellence, specifically by qualifying for the Platinum Award for five consecutive years or by securing a patent in a foreign country.
During the event, CvSU was also awarded a special citation for patents and trademarks.
The awarding was attended by CvSU President Dr. Ma. Agnes P. Nuestro; Dr. Melbourne R. Talactac, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Extension; Dr. Agnes C. Francisco, Director of Knowledge Management Center (KMC); Dr. Teddy F. Tepora, Head of Intellectual Property and Technology Management Division and ITSO Manager; Mr. Gerald T. Viado, ITSO Technical staff; and Ms. Lecel Mojica, Executive Assistant of the University President.
With this year鈥檚 theme 鈥�15 years of Strengthening the Philippine TISCs: Innovation and Creativity Toward Sustainable Technology Transfer,鈥� the ITSO Presidents鈥� Summit is a high-level gathering for Presidents and institutional heads intended to highlight leadership, strategic direction, and strengthened partnership with IPOPHL.
This activity also recognizes ITSOs with exemplary contributions to innovation, intellectual property (IP) filings, and technology transfer.
In 2015, CvSU’s ITSO officially became part of the IPOPHL network. In 2017, the ITSO was institutionalized and established as a dedicated unit within the university’s KMC.
The CvSU ITSO has evolved significantly since its establishment, becoming a key driver of IP and innovation at the University, culminating in its repeated receipt of the highest national awards.
Through these years, the University鈥檚 ITSO has demonstrated a commitment to fostering innovation and protecting intellectual property, consistently receiving national recognition from the IPOPHL for its performance and output. The office works closely with the KMC to manage intellectual property and facilitate technology transfer. (with report from the Knowledge Management Center)
