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UP CIDS and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Explore Research Synergies

On April 27, 2026, the UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS) convened with the Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environment Staff (ANRES) of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) to explore strategic research partnerships. The meeting aimed to address critical gaps in Philippine natural resource management and environmental governance through data-driven academic cooperation.

The primary focus of the meeting was the discussion of possible research studies between DEPDev-ANRES and UP CIDS. Both institutions emphasized the necessity of bridging academic rigor with the practical requirements of national development planning. 

 

As part of the Center’s commitment to making “Research for the People,” UP CIDS presented complimentary copies of its scholarly publications to the DEPDev team. These materials serve as immediate resources for the staff’s ongoing policy review and development work.

The exchange featured a high-level technical team representing the UP CIDS delegation, its partners, and DEPDev leadership.

The UP CIDS and Partner Delegation:

    • Dr. Rosalie Arcala Hall: Executive Director, UP CIDS
    • Dr. Benjamin Vallejo: Convenor, Conservation and Biodiversity Program (CBP), UP CIDS
    • Dr. Loida Corpus: Executive Director, Quantitative Aquatics Inc. (QQuatics)
    • Mr. Roberto Coscolluela Jr.: Senior Research Associate, Conservation and Biodiversity Program (CBP), UP CIDS

The DEPDev-ANRES Representation:

    • OIC Director Rory Jay S. Dacumos: ANRES
    • Ms. Mary Jane M. Dela Rosa: Chief Economic Development Specialist (EDS), Natural Resources Division
    • Ms. Likha Malai C. Alcantara: OIC Chief EDS, Environment Division
    • Ms. Arvie Joy A. Manejar: Senior EDS, Natural Resources Division
    • Mr. John Michael M. Cornito: Senior EDS, Natural Resources Division
    • Mr. Claudio A. Armengol: EDS I, Environment Division

This meeting marks a vital step in ensuring that institutional research from the University of the Philippines is integrated into the national planning process. By aligning the research agenda of UP CIDS with the operational needs of DEPDev, both organizations move closer to a more responsive and evidence-based approach to the country’s most pressing developmental challenges.