𝐒𝐂𝐒𝐂 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐀–𝐈𝐑𝐃𝐂 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

KABACAN, Cotabato — South Cotabato State College (SCSC) sent its SCSC–MINSUPALA researchers, headed by Dr. Dexter C. Necor, Director of the Research and Publication Office, to the MINSUPALA–IRDC Capacity-Building Training-Workshop held on October 19–22, 2026, at Park-Lay Suites, Kidapawan City.

The four-day training-workshop strengthened participants’ competencies in product development, regulatory compliance, data analysis, and science communication through technical discussions and hands-on activities. Sessions covered proper product packaging and labelling, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory requirements, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and the preparation of evidence-based policy briefs.

Participants also visited five research and development facilities at the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) in Kabacan: the High Value Crops Processing Center, Cacao Post-Harvest Processing Center and Food Processing Laboratory, Science and Technology Building, Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center (RYPIC), and Biotechnology Unit. The visits provided valuable insights into research facilities and their applications in product development, processing, and innovation.

Through this initiative, SCSC continues to strengthen its research capabilities, foster institutional collaboration, and promote the application of scientific knowledge to support innovation and evidence-based policymaking.

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