The Western Visayas College of Science and Technology Research Division wasrecently given the award “Bibo sa Ulat” by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines for having religiously submitted their monthly and annual reports and providing inputs to IPOPHL’s studies, surveys and plans. Likewise, WVCST, being identified as an ITSO institution, received the “Bukas Palad” award for its generosity in hosting seminars, trainings and other events of the ITSO (Innovation and Technology Support Office).
Aside from the awards that the College and the Research Division received, Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, Vice President for Research and Extension was also awarded as the “Ulirang Guro ng ITSO”. Dr. Ambut, who has been trained on Intellectual Property, was commended for sharing his knowledge on the different aspects on Intellectual Property and by that it helps in increasing the multiplier effect of the ITSO training program and supporting the vision of IPOPHL of demystifying and democratizing Intellectual property.
