HIGHLIGHTS
REGION III INNOVATION DATABASE
PARTNER RESOURCES

Department of Science and Technology

Department of Trade and Industry
SME Development
Shared Service Facilities
SME Roving Academy
Negosyo Center
Industry Development
Consumer Protection
Competitiveness
and Innovation Group
Success Stories
Events

Commission on Higher Education
Philippine Cybernetic Centers (PCC)
PHL CHED Connect
Frontline Services
Other Programs and Projects

National Economic and Development Authority
Central Luzon Regional Development Council (RDC III) commends officers for growth-enhancing initiatives
NEDA Region 3 gears up for the launch of Central Luzon e-RPMES
Central Luzon RDC endorses PHP 325 billion budget for FY 2023

Business Chambers
Business Innovation Unit

Our Branding
The brand is inspired by the need to revitalize the region, especially amidst the pandemic. Our name expresses our aspirations to flourish and prosper despite challenging circumstances. Our icon is derived from a hive, symbolizing nurtured affinities and working together as one. THRIVE Central Luzon is a representation and a reminder, that we grow through convergence, and when innovation is within reach.
Mission
THRIVE Central Luzon sets out to strengthen the region's innovation ecosystem by improving stakeholder access to innovation and creating platforms for dialogue, collaboration and partnerships that would contribute to inclusive and sustainable development.


Goals
Facilitate stronger dialogue between GIA stakeholders in the region
Strengthen network for increased synergy and resource-sharing among innovation programs and services
Formulate a more responsive and demand-driven research and innovation agenda
Improve overall awareness and MSME guidance on innovation and accessing appropriate resources
Harmonize existing assets and innovation efforts of MSMEs in the region (with emphasis on business resiliency and competitiveness).
Vision
THRIVE Central Luzon cultivates cross-sectoral synergy in the innovation ecosystem towards market-oriented research and development outputs, in order to unlock and sustain competitive advantages for local businesses towards economic development in the region.

OUR PARTNERS






















Julius Caesar V. Sicat, Ph.D, CESO III
Regional Director

Leonila T. Baluyut
Regional Director

Leonida S. Calagui, CESO III
Director IV

Gina T. Gacusan
Regional Director

Gregoria G. Simbulan
Area Vice President

Amalia Tiglao-Cayanan
Regional Governor

Cecilia S. Navasero-Gascon, Ph.D
University President

Max P. Guillermo
University President

Mylene S. Calibjo
Director, Center for Data Analytics, Informatics & Computing

Wilfredo F. Sibal
Assistant Regional Director
for Technical Services

Angelita Q. Parungao
Provincial S&T Director,
PSTC- Bulacan

Mary Michelle M. Quiambao
Provincial S&T Director,
PSTC- Pampanga

Brigida T. Pili
Assistant Regional Director,
PSTC- Pampanga

Raquel R. Malig
Division Chief, IDD

Warren Patrick T. Serrano
Development Chief, SME Development Division

Aaron S. Galang
Trade and Industry Development Specialist

Roel P. Anicas
Educational Supervisor II

Dr. Maria Teresa S. Salta
Educational Supervisor II

Jo Ann Gamboa
GIAL-BC Focal Person

Evelyn Nacario-Castro
Assistant Regional Director

Marissa S. Aquino
Supervising Economic Development Specialist

Victor F. Mendoza
BULACAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRYPresident

Leonardo Cudo
PCCI-TARLACPresident

Jameela Cura
PCCI-TARLACSecretariat

Aristotle A. Cruz
AND INDUSTRY
Vice President for Innovation

Erwin dR. Magsakay
Vice President for Research and Development and Extension

Zedrick T. Farin
Center Manager, Strategic Connectivity & Alliance for Development Network Center

Patricia Joy P. Magsino
University Statistician

Asuncion G. Beltran
Vice President for Extension and Training (RET)

Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson
Dean, College of Business and Management

Erlie SD. Totaan
Chief, Research, Extension, and Training (RET)
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Let us all join hands and work together as we build and improve the competitiveness of our industries for the growth and development of our innovation ecosystem.