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The University of Southern Mindanao, through the USM Satellite Socio-Economic Research and Data Analytics Center (SERDAC), visited Chiang Mai University (CMU) to look into its agricultural, agro-industrial, research, and tourism practices that may be considered in developing SOCCSKSARGEN as an agro-industrial center and agro-eco-cultural tourism hub on August 11, 2026, in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The benchmarking visit was part of the project “Benchmarking SOCCSKSARGEN Towards Transitioning into an Agro-Industrial Center and Agro-Eco-Cultural Tourism Hub,” funded by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) SOCCSKSARGEN Region.
During the visit, Dr. Roy Gacus, and Dr. Meldred Samblaceño from USM, toured CMU’s agricultural and agro-industrial production areas, where it observed the production of rice, durian, green vegetables, red tilapia, and koi fish. The team also looked into how these agricultural activities are managed alongside research and other university initiatives.
Laboratory and agro-industrial facilities were also included in the visit, giving the team a closer look at laboratory analysis, quality assurance, product development, packaging, and labeling. These areas showed how agricultural products are processed and prepared for markets beyond raw production.
The team also met with CMU officials during a courtesy meeting led by Assistant Professor Dr. Worakanya Buranapattana, Assistant to the President of CMU. Discussions covered possible areas for academic collaboration and knowledge exchange in relation to the benchmarking project. CMU also documented the engagement through its Center for Corporate Communications and Alumni Relations (CCARC).
The visit forms part of USM Satellite SERDAC’s work in gathering information that can guide the project’s recommendations for SOCCSKSARGEN. In particular, the team is looking into how universities and industries can work together in agriculture, agro-industry, research, and tourism—areas that are central to the region’s development plans.
Photo Credits: Chiang Mai University
(Filipino Translation)
USM, Nagsagawa ng Benchmarking Visit sa Chiang Mai University para sa Agro-Industry at Turismo ng SOCCSKSARGEN
Nagsagawa ng benchmarking visit ang University of Southern Mindanao (USM), sa pamamagitan ng USM Satellite Socio-Economic Research and Data Analytics Center (SERDAC), sa Chiang Mai University (CMU) sa Chiang Mai, Thailand noong Agosto 11, 2026 upang pag-aralan ang mga gawain ng unibersidad sa agrikultura, agro-industriya, pananaliksik, at turismo na maaaring iangkop sa pagpapaunlad ng SOCCSKSARGEN bilang agro-industrial center at agro-eco-cultural tourism hub.
Bahagi ang pagbisita ng proyektong “Benchmarking SOCCSKSARGEN Towards Transitioning into an Agro-Industrial Center and Agro-Eco-Cultural Tourism Hub,” na pinondohan ng Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) SOCCSKSARGEN Region.
Pinangunahan nina Dr. Roy Gacus at Dr. Meldred Samblaceño mula sa USM ang pagbisita sa mga agricultural at agro-industrial production areas ng CMU. Dito ay nakita ng pangkat ang produksyon ng palay, durian, mga gulay, red tilapia, at koi fish, gayundin ang paraan ng pamamahala sa mga gawaing pang-agrikultura kasabay ng pananaliksik at iba pang inisyatiba ng unibersidad.
Kasama rin sa binisita ang mga laboratoryo at agro-industrial facilities ng CMU, kung saan nakita ng pangkat ang mga proseso para sa laboratory analysis, quality assurance, product development, packaging, at labeling. Ipinakita ng mga pasilidad kung paano pinoproseso at inihahanda ang mga produktong agrikultural para sa merkado, mula sa raw production hanggang sa pagbuo ng mga produktong may dagdag na halaga.
Nakipagpulong din ang USM team sa mga opisyal ng CMU sa isang courtesy meeting na pinangunahan ni Assistant Professor Dr. Worakanya Buranapattana, Assistant to the President of CMU. Tinalakay sa pulong ang mga posibleng larangan ng academic collaboration at knowledge exchange na may kaugnayan sa benchmarking project. Idinokumento rin ng CMU Center for Corporate Communications and Alumni Relations (CCARC) ang naturang engagement.
Bahagi ang pagbisita ng patuloy na pangangalap ng impormasyon ng USM Satellite SERDAC na magsisilbing batayan sa pagbuo ng mga rekomendasyon para sa SOCCSKSARGEN. Kabilang sa sinusuri ng pangkat ang mga paraan kung paano maaaring pagtulungan ng mga unibersidad at industriya ang agrikultura, agro-industriya, pananaliksik, at turismo—mga larangang bahagi ng mga plano sa pagpapaunlad ng rehiyon.
