11/12/2025
JRMSU Welcomes CPSC Representative for Benchmarking on Instructional Materials Development
The Instructional Materials Development Office (IMDO) of Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU) Main Campus hosted a two-day benchmarking visit on December 10–11, 2025, welcoming Associate Professor Oliver R. T. Paderanga of Camiguin Polytechnic State College (CPSC).
Dr. Jovelyn M. Cantina, Director for IMD, together with Asst. Prof. Edelyn E. Pagara, UMD Unit Head of the Main Campus, formally received Associate Professor Paderanga at the IMD Office and facilitated discussions on JRMSU’s instructional materials development processes and best practices.
On December 10, 2025, Associate Professor Paderanga made a courtesy call at the Office of the University President and was warmly received by JRMSU President Dr. Maria Rio Abdon Naguit.
During the visit, Associate Professor Paderanga had a brief conversation with former JRMSU President Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena. He also toured the University Library, where Campus Librarian Ms. Fe Alavanza showcased various sections, including displays of copyrighted instructional materials developed by JRMSU faculty.
In a separate engagement, VPAA Dr. Jay D. Telen met with Associate Professor Paderanga to personally thank him for choosing JRMSU as his benchmarking site. Dr. Telen also commended the IMD Office for its productivity and active contributions as a unit.
JRMSU provided comprehensive information on formats, guidelines, and processes related to instructional materials design, development, and publication. Questions were thoroughly addressed, and best practices were shared to support CPSC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its instructional materials development initiatives.