May 24, 2024 – ASCOT President Dr. Renato G. Reyes and Director Junel Soriano, PhD, from the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR), formalized a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) during ASCOT’s Meet and Greet Gala, Partnership for Progress Event, held at the Baler Convention Center.

The MOA establishes DA-BAR’s involvement in two key projects at ASCOT: the “Upgrading of the High Value Specialty Mushroom R&E Facility” and the “Upgrading of Banana Tissue Culture Laboratory.” These initiatives are supported by a total project fund of 10,000,000.00 pesos, promoting collaborative efforts in agricultural research and development.

Themed “ASCOT to the World, ASCOT in the World, ASCOT for the World: Strengthening Partnerships,” the gala underscored the importance of fostering partnerships for progress to fulfill the college’s vision. The ceremonial signing between DA-BAR and ASCOT highlights their dedication to advancing agricultural research through collaborative initiatives supported by the department’s Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund.