CATBALOGAN CITY─ Invited by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) to share Samar State University- Innovation and Technology Support Office (SSU-ITSO) Best Practices, President Dr. Marilyn D. Cardoso gave an exhaustive presentation yesterday, March 28 (23), at ITSO President’s Summit 2023 in Sequoia Hotel Manila Bay.
President Cardoso highlighted the University ITSO’s national recognitions since its establishment in the year 2012 including Bibo sa Ulat Recognition in 2015, Anak Ni Juan Recognition in 2015, Top 2 Patent Filer and Top 2 Patent Search and Service Provider, 2019 Top Patent Filer in the Philippines, Platinum Awardee for 2020 and 2021 to name a few.
The 3Cs Model was also shared by the President as an anchorage in fostering an innovation culture. These Model composes Competent and Committed Personnel, Consistent and Continuous Executive Support, and Convergence.
The President concluded her talk recognizing a need for a Robust Innovation Culture. And armed with Vision, Understanding, Clarity, Agility, and Digital mechanism, SSU’s aspiration is viable as it houses smart and innovative people, smart and innovative governance and policies, and smart and innovative academic programs.