DOST-NRCP and LGU Palo, Leyte: moving for future research collaboration

2 July 2024, NRCP Vice President Giselle P. Concepcion and Executive Director Bernardo N. Sepeda met with the Hon. Remedios “Matin” L. Petilla, Mayor of Palo, Leyte and President of the League of Municipalities (LMP) and discussed possible policy research undertakings to address local issues on biodiversity, renewable energy sources, protection of ecosystem, and tourism.

Hon. Remedios “Matin” Petilla (center) is with the NRCP Vice President Gisela P. Concepcion (L) and NRCP Executive Director Bernardo N. Sepeda (R) in the 2July 2024 meeting. (PHOTO CREDIT: LGU Palo, Leyte)

Palo, Leyte, a municipality in the Eastern Visayas region of the country is known for its rich history and cultural heritage and serves as the central hub for both economic and administrative activities of the region.

With a strong and growing membership base of more than 7,000 researchers across 13 scientific disciplines and spread over the country’s 81 provinces make the NRCP as a strategic partner of LGU Palo, Leyte to realize an impactful community development and effective local governance.

NRCP’s research initiatives for the local government of Del Carmen in Siargao Island are proofs that data gathered through research could support LGU in crafting appropriate policies to effectively promote eco-tourism, biodiversity conservation and protection. (Vincent Salvio L. Olarve, S&T Media Service)