LYCEAN NEWS | L-NU EMERGES AS OVERALL CHAMPION AT SDG LOCALIZATION CONFERENCE 2026

L-NU research team leads the way in Pangasinan-wide competition, earning the Overall Champion award for Best SDG Localization Research among participating public and private colleges and universities.

Lyceum-Northwestern University (L-NU) proudly celebrates its outstanding achievement at the SDG Localization Conference 2026, organized by the Center for Pangasinan Studies on October 19, 2026, at the Sison Auditorium, Capitol Complex, Lingayen, Pangasinan, with the theme “Bridging Communities and Institutions for Sustainable Futures.”

Competing alongside colleges and universities across Pangasinan, L-NU earned the distinction of Overall Champion – Best SDG Localization Research for the Municipality of Umingan. The University also secured 3rd Place – Best SDG Localization Research for the Municipality of Balungao and 2nd Place – Best SDG Projects, Programs and Initiatives for the Municipality of Umingan.

The research team was led by Dr. Cynthia P. Lopez, Vice President for Research, Innovation, Extension, and Management, with Mr. Francis Ivan D. Bolleser, Head of the Research Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, presenting the SDG Report for Umingan, and Mr. John Michael Panoy, Instructor of the Natural Science Department, presenting the SDG Report for Balungao. Faculty members Engr. Febrey Lamsen, Ms. Joan Daryl Abellera, Ms. Marissa Junatas, and Mr. Diosdado Quinto also contributed to the team’s efforts.

The conference featured research presentations anchored on the five pillars of sustainable development: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships, highlighting the role of research and collaboration in advancing sustainable communities across Pangasinan.

Congratulations to the entire L-NU research team! This achievement reflects the University’s commitment to research excellence, community engagement, and meaningful contributions to sustainable development throughout the province.