DMMMSU stood out as podium winners at the 36th ILAARRDEC Regional Symposium on R&D Highlights (RSRDH) held alongside the 2nd Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Symposium (RRDIS) on at J&V Hotel and Resort, City of San Fernando, La Union, November 13-15, 2024. 

The event featured poster presentations, oral research papers, and an undergraduate thesis competition with entries from various universities and state colleges, in the region, including DMMMSU.  

DMMMSU earned ten major awards across various categories throughout the event. 

Ilocos Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (ILAARRDEC)
POSTER PITCH PRESENTATION | DEVELOPMENT CATEGORY 
1stTitle: Pinaigting na Pagpaparami ng mga Dekalidad na Amoras “Teknolohiyang Pang Serikultura tungo sa masaganang ani’t kita”Extension Professionals: Mario B. Sampaga, Janet D. Manuel, Rodolfo G. Nillo, Rufo A. BaroPresenter: Mario B. Sampaga
3rd Title: Teknolohiyang Pangserikultura: Epektibong Pamamaraan, Tulong PangkabuhayanExtension Professionals: Julius Peter M. Hufalar, Conchita M. Almojuela, Edwina V. Garcia, Maricris E. Ulat, Regina E. Salazar, Gemma E. Arellano, Amelia Casugay, Janet D. Manuel, Rodolfo G. Nillo, Glen PeraltaPresenter: Julius Peter M. Hufalar
POSTER PITCH PRESENTATION | RESEARCH CATEGORY 
1st Title: Phenomenal Phenols: Unlock the Power of MulberriesResearchers: Crestilyn N. Damasco, Aileen G. Carriedo, Merlita A. Dacayanan, Jarson P. Libunao, Mario B. Sampaga, Sheila B. AlvarezPresenter: Aileen G. Carriedo
ORAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PAPERS | RESEARCH CATEGORY
2nd Title: Production of Sea Salt in Ponds lined with High-Density Polyethylene and Different Filtration SystemResearchers: Dr. Andie John D. Tadeo, Dr. Junifer Rey E. Tabafunda, Prof. Keneth G. Bayani, Mr. Charlie C. De Vera, Ms. Aphril Easter Sunday Jaemi M. Jayme, Ms. Donna P. PerolPresenter: Dr. Andie John D. Tadeo 
ORAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PAPERS | DEVELOPMENT CATEGORY
1st Title: Revitalization of Sea Salt-Making Industry using High-Density Polyethylene PlatformExtension Professionals: Dr. Andie John D. Tadeo, Dr. Junifer Rey Tabafunda, Mr. Richard N. Rivera, Mr. Alin Sherick M. Sabiano, Ms. Donna P. PerolPresenter: Dr. Andie John D. Tadeo
2nd Title: Strengthening Technology Transfer of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) through Technology Business Incubation and Agri-Aqua Innovation System EnhancementExtension Professionals: Victoria N. Malaya, Anabella G. Valdez, Angelina T. Gonzales,Dianne A. Peralta, Eden P. Borce, Joana Marie E. Abanes, Ivory M. LarocoPresenter: Ms. Dianne A. Peralta
ACCOMPANYING POSTER | ORAL PRESENTATION
2nd  Stratehiya sa Produksyon ng Kokun: Kalidad ng Itlog, Uod-Seda, at Kokun para sa NagseserikulturaExtension Professionals: Janet D. Manuel, Cristine Joy T. Enriquez, Gemma E. Arellano, Jimilee M. Garcia, Edna A. Galano et alPresenter: Janet D. Manuel
3rd DMMMSU ATBI Regional Agri-Aqua Technology Business IncubatorExtension Professionals: Victoria N. Malaya, Anabella G. Valdez, Angelina T. Gonzales,Dianne A. Peralta, Eden P. Borce, Joana Marie E. Abanes, Ivory M. LarocoPresenter: Ms. Dianne A. Peralta
UNDERGRADUATE THESIS COMPETITION
1st Title:  Characterization and in-vitro Biomedical Application: Carbon Nanodots Synthesized from Brassica oleracea (L.) Leaf Wastes Against Multidrug Resistant Esβl-Producing Escherichia coli Presenter: Jay ar A. TamayoResearchers: Jay ar A. Tamayo, Alyson Andrey C. Bambao, Charlene Venice G. ArominAdvisers: Ma. Theresa P. Crispino-Cachero, Aileen G. Carriedo
2ndTitle:  Bifurcation Analysis of an Intraguild Predation Model with Constant Effort HarvestingPresenter: Romafe E. BarredoResearchers: Romafe E. Barredo, Shaina Kaye G. Mercado, Rica Lyn D. TucdaanAdviser: Karen Abigail Oribello

DMMMSU’s active participation underscores the university’s commitment to fostering sustainable development. (By Aniway P. Millares and Gloeduard G. Milanes)