The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) proudly formalizes its academic and research partnership with Chungbuk National University (CBNU), marking another significant milestone in the University’s expanding global engagement.

Sealed through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in 2025, this partnership strengthens collaboration in instruction, research, faculty and student exchange, and joint scientific initiatives. It reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to advance agricultural innovation—particularly in the fields of ruminants, swine, and poultry science, as well as sustainable livestock production—through meaningful international cooperation.

A key highlight of the agreement is the priority collaboration between the Small Ruminant Center of CLSU and the College of Agriculture, Life, and Environment of CBNU. The partnership will focus on small ruminant nutrition, molecular biology and genomics, reproductive biotechnology, and meat science. These initiatives will be implemented through joint research projects, academic exchanges, shared data, and co-publications aimed at driving high-impact innovation in animal science.

This milestone was made possible through the unwavering dedication of Associate Professor Dr. Kim Margarette Nogoy Sarmiento of the Small Ruminant Center, and the International Affairs Office in close collaboration with Professor Dr. Seongho Choi of CBNU. Their vision and leadership were instrumental in establishing this international partnership, further strengthening academic cooperation between the Philippines and South Korea.

Through this CBNU–CLSU collaboration, the University boldly advances its internationalization agenda—driving transformative research, empowering globally competitive faculty and students, and accelerating agricultural innovation that creates lasting impact beyond borders.