JRMSU IPTBM

24/09/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐉𝐑𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐁𝐌 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 + 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐒𝐓𝐖'𝟐𝟓

JRMSU-IPTBM proudly joined the Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) 2025 at Palacio del Sur, Zamboanga City.

In the RAISE-WesMin Technology Pitching, 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐀. 𝐃𝐨𝐲𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐚’𝐬 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒗𝑨𝑻 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 was awarded 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫, while 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒓𝒂 𝑫𝒓𝒚𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 secured 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐔𝐩.

These technologies were products of the students’ thesis outputs of the of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (BSABE):

HarvAT Seaweed Harvester - Ms. Rowena Rojo and Gailmarie Tacgos with their adviser Engr. Karlfred Junnee A. Doydora

White Copra Dryer System - Mr. Arthur John Segundo and Ms. Jamaica Uga with their adviser Prof. Yhebron J. Lagud.

JRMSU-IPTBM also strengthened partnerships with technology adopters—Olutanga Seaweed Farmers Cooperative (HarvAT Seaweed Harvester) and Salug Farmers Cooperative (Coconut Dehusker). Industry collaboration was likewise highlighted through Wilmar Edible Oils Philippines, represented by Mr. John Trazona, WEOPI,Quality Control Head, as the reverse pitcher.

A proud moment of innovation, collaboration, and impact for JRMSU

04/07/2025

𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗙𝗧𝗢 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗣 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗥𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁

As part of its efforts to strengthen its innovation ecosystem, Jose Rizal Memorial State University partnered with Western Mindanao State University (WMSU), the lead implementing agency of the RAISE-IX Program, successfully conducted a dynamic three-day activity held from June 26 to 28, 2025, at the JRMSU Dapitan City Campus. The event focused on Freedom to Operate (FTO), Intellectual Property (IP) Valuation, and the Real-Time Monitoring System (RTMS).

💡 Why It Mattered
Getting your research market-ready isn't just smart—it’s essential!
And it all starts with one thing: IP Valuation.
With the help of the RAISE WesMin team, we're turning science into business by powering:𝐈𝐏 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
✅ Stronger IP filings
✅ Smoother licensing negotiations
✅ Startup incubation and spin-offs
✅ Strategic industry and government partnerships

🧠 Resource Speakers – FTO & IP Valuation
• Dr. Reynante E. Autida – Program Lead, RAISE-IX
• Engr. Arvic S. Fracisco – Project Lead, Regional-IPTBM / IP Valuation TWG
• Mr. Given Love Senturias – Project Development Officer, IP Valuation TWG
• Mr. Daniel F. Marquez – ITSO Technical Associate, IP Valuation TWG
• Ms. Mercelyn B. Tilus – Project Technical Assistant, IP Valuation TWG
• Engr. Swidin A. Husin – Project Lead, RAISE-IX ATBI C

📊 RTMS Monitoring Speakers
• Ms. Hazel Serra – Project Technical Assistant II, RAISE IPTBM
• Mr. Ahmed Sharief Fayedh Antao – Project Technical Assistant II, RAISE ATBI

The initiative empowered JRMSU’s innovation pipeline by equipping its priority technologies with stronger IP foundations and improved readiness for market deployment.

09/05/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨.
Warmest birthday wishes from all of us at the JRMSU-IPTBM Team!
Your dedication, visionary leadership, and unwavering support for innovation and technology transfer continue to inspire and empower us.
On your special day, we hope you take some well-deserved time to celebrate, relax, and enjoy the things and people you love.
Here’s to another year of great opportunities, meaningful work, and happiness in all you do. Cheers to you!
With appreciation and best wishes,
The JRMSU-IPTBM Team

01/05/2025

𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐭 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌!

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐘𝐡𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐁𝐌).

16/12/2024

𝐉𝐑𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐁𝐌 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫: 𝐀 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte – On December 16, 2024, Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU) marked a historic milestone with the unveiling of its Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) Marker, an event that underscored the university’s growing leadership in fostering innovation and advancing intellectual property (IP) management in Western Mindanao.

The unveiling, held as part of the DOST-PCAARRD-funded RAISE Program, was the centerpiece of the day’s celebration. Applause filled the air as distinguished guests and university leaders gathered to unveil the marker, a symbol of JRMSU’s dedication to building a vibrant culture of innovation and technology transfer. Leading the ceremonial unveiling were Dir. Noel A. Catibog, Director of the DOST Technology Transfer and Promotion Division (TTPD); Dr. Maria Rio Abdon Naguit, JRMSU President; Dr. Reynante Autida, RAISE Program Lead; Dr. Rizza B. Bagalanon, Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension; Dr. Ma. Corina Camazo, KTTO Director and IPTBM Project Staff; and Prof. Yhebron T. Hebron, IPTBM Project Leader, along with other JRMSU vice presidents, key stakeholders and the RAISE-WesMin team. The event was a testament to the collaborative efforts that have shaped JRMSU’s journey toward becoming a hub for innovation in the region.

After the unveiling, Prof. Yhebron Lagud delivered a detailed presentation on the IPTBM project. He highlighted its overarching goals, which include building the university’s capacity for protecting and commercializing intellectual property, fostering partnerships with industries and government agencies, and promoting a strong culture of innovation within the institution and the community it serves. He also reflected on the accomplishments of the project’s first year, such as capacity-building workshops, the development of JRMSU’s IP portfolio, and the establishment of meaningful collaborations with industry stakeholders.

Dir. Noel A. Catibog, in his keynote address, commended JRMSU for its forward-thinking approach and a god well-done to intellectual property management and lauded its role as a catalyst for regional development. He emphasized the importance of bridging academic research and practical applications through strong collaboration with government and industry, a vision that the IPTBM initiative embodies.

The event also provided a platform for critical feedback and discussions, led by Dir. Catibog and Ms. Mary Ranzelle Pasang, DOST-TTPD Science Research Analyst who offered valuable insights on sustaining the program’s momentum and ensuring its long-term success.

As the day concluded, Dr. Rizza B. Bagalanon expressed her gratitude to the project team, partners, and attendees for their unwavering support and commitment. She highlighted the unveiling as a significant step in JRMSU’s journey toward innovation and excellence, reaffirming the university’s dedication to creating impactful solutions that benefit the region.

The unveiling of the IPTBM Marker stands as a beacon of JRMSU’s mission to inspire progress, collaboration, and socio-economic development through research and innovation. With initiatives like the RAISE Program, the university continues to drive transformative changes that resonate far beyond its campus, empowering communities across Western Mindanao and beyond.

23/09/2024

See you JRMSU- Tampilisan Campus (next stop)🫡.

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20/09/2024

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Hop on, Illustrados!

We're about to ride our way from technopreneurial innovation to startup development! The JRMSU Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) and Sidlak Technology Business Incubator (TBI) is thrilled to conduct the first IP AWARENESS AND TECHNOPRENEURSHIP CARAVAN.

The caravan is aimed to establish a culture of Technopreneurship and Innovation in the University that will lead in the development of homegrown startups that will help the province, the region and the country🚌

Get to know more about Intellectual Property, Technopreneurship and Services available to unlock potential business ideas! 💡

🚦Here's our stop-overs:

📍 September 23, 2024 - JRMSU Katipunan Campus
📍 September 24, 2024 - JRMSU Tampilisan Campus
📍 September 25, 2024 - JRMSU Siocon Campus
📍 September 30, 2024 - JRMSU Dipolog Campus
📍 October 2024 (to be announced) - JRMSU Main Campus

Shoot us a message for inquiries, See you there! 👀

30/08/2024

23/04/2024

𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐏 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐉𝐑𝐌𝐒𝐔: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

WMSU RAISE-IPTBM recently administered the Regional Monitoring in JRMSU last Aprill 11, 2024. It consists of the IP Caravan and the IP Audit. Both activities were conducted by Engr. Arvic S. Francisco, the Regional Project Leader of RAISE IPTBM.

The IP Caravan was participated by selected students and faculty members of the College of Engineering-Main Campus. Its goal was to empower students enrolled in the Technopreneurship course on the basics of Intellectual Property. Whereas, the Research Unit Heads from the different campuses and Campus Research Chairpersons were tapped to participate in the IP Audit. The resource speaker, Engr. Francisco, stresses the significance of cataloging all thesis or research studies and prioritizing Technologies that need IP Protection.

The culmination of this one-day affair was nothing short of triumphant. Participants departed with enriched perspectives on Intellectual Property Rights, empowered with practical insights on prioritizing technologies necessitating IP protection. In essence, the WMSU RAISE-IPTBM and the JRMSU-IPTBM team's unwavering dedication to advancing intellectual property initiatives has not only enriched minds but has also laid the groundwork for a future where innovation thrives within a protective framework, ensuring equitable recognition and rewards for intellectual contributions.

The VPRDE, Dr. Rizza B. Bagalanon, gracefully concluded the program with her closing remarks, expressing heartfelt gratitude to the entire WMSU-IPTBM team and all the participants who contributed to the success of the event. With eloquence and sincerity, she conveyed appreciation for the dedication, hard work, and collaborative spirit demonstrated by everyone involved. Dr. Bagalanon emphasized the significance of such gatherings in fostering innovation. As she extended her gratitude, she underscored the importance of continued collaboration and commitment to advancing research and development initiatives for the betterment of society.

The WMSU RAISE-IPTBM team was hosted by JRMSU, a member institution of the RAISE Western Mindanao Program. It is led by Prof. Yhebron J. Lagud with Dr. Ma. Corina E. Camazo, KTTO Director/Project Staff II and Ms. Chrystal Jane S. Orica, Project Technical Assistant II. WMSU RAISE-IPTBM Project Leader Engr. Arvic S. Francisco, was assisted by Mr. Given Love Senturias, Project Development Officer, and Ms. Daphne Capili, Project Technical Assistant Ill.

13/02/2024

𝗝𝗥𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗕𝗠 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀

In an endeavor to elevate its Intellectual Property and Business Management (IPTBM) practices, Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU) recently undertook a transformative journey. Organized by Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) Zamboanga, the lead implementing agency of the DOST-PCAARRD RAISE program, the Strategic Study Tour unfolded from February 4 to 10, 2024, spanning various State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the region.

The tour was planned to fortify IP policies and technology-transfer protocols, provided a platform for JRMSU IPTBM and the RAISE Region 9 team to glean insights from renowned counterparts. Notable institutions visited included Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), University of South-eastern Philippines (USeP), and University of Southern Mindanao (USM), recognized for their excellence in the field.

Chrystal Jane S. Orica, the sole representative from JRMSU, was joined by peers from IPTBM-implementing consortium member institutions (CMI) under the RAISE WesMin program. Together, they delved into the strategies and successes of visited universities, aiming to enhance JRMSU's intellectual property management and business innovation.

The overarching goal of the tour was to elevate institutional knowledge and practices in IP asset management, technology transfer, and commercialization. With newfound perspectives and strategies acquired, JRMSU-IPTBM and the RAISE Region 9 team are poised to propel the university towards greater heights in intellectual property management and business innovation, marking a significant step forward in the realm of academic excellence and innovation.