DOST-NRCP RDLead Program Trains Romblon State University Faculty in Additive Manufacturing, Materials Research

QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA — Five faculty members from Romblon State University (RSU) completed specialized training under the Department of Science and Technology–National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) Research Development and Leadership (RDLead) Program, strengthening their expertise in additive manufacturing and materials characterization.

Held January 6-9, 2026 at the University of the Philippines Diliman’s Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (DMME), the training was led by RD Leader Dr. Mitch Irene Kate G. Oyales. RSU faculty members included Engr. Mark Hendrix Y. Atienza, Dr. Henley F. Galiga, Engr. Mark Lawrence G. Ical, Engr. Christian M. Mortel, and Engr. Virne B. Dalisaytetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

In Photo: (From left to right): University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) - College of Engineering faculty member Engr. Christian Arranz, RDLeader Dr. Mitch Irene G. Kate Oyales, RDLead secretariat Mr. Byron Lei B. Diaz and Mr. Marfy H. Lita, and Romblon State University (RSU) faculty members Engr. Christian M. Mortel, Engr. Mark Lawrence G. Ical, Engr. Mark Hendrix Y. Atienza, Engr. Virne B. Dalisay, and Dr. Henly F. Galiga during the Training on Additive Manufacturing and Materials Characterization on January 6-9, 2026, at Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (DMME), UP Diliman, Quezon City.

“The experience was enough to gain valuable insights into the capability and limitations of each material characterization equipment—something that cannot be obtained through webinars or lectures alone,” said Engr. Ical, noting its importance for his future research.

This hands-on training supports RSU’s engineering and technology programs and strengthens institutional research capacity through expert-led guidance.

In photo: Romblon State University (RSU) faculty members during the Training on Additive Manufacturing and Materials Characterization on January 9, 2026 at the Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (DMME) Laboratory, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City.

The RDLead Secretariat, Mr. Marfy H. Lita and Mr. Byron Lei B. Diaz,  also joined the training to document the engagement and explore future collaborations between RSU and UP Diliman. (Byron Lei B. Diaz, S&T Media Service)  

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