Paguia, first University Professor of BPSU

Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) Vice President for Research, Extension and Training Services Dr. Hermogenes M. Paguia is the very first in the university to achieve the academic rank of University Professor.

In his letter to BPSU President Dr. Greg Rodis, Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) President Tirso Ronquillo said Paguia passed the screening for University Professor conducted by the Screening Committee.

He also said the effectivity of the BPSU vice president’s new academic rankmust not be earlier than September 19, 2019.
Formerly, Paguia had an academic rank of Professor VI.

In his almost 25 years in service, Paguia has held numerous posts in BPSU including Director of Research and Development and Director of Extension and Training Services. He has attended many international and national leadership and research conferences. He has been invited as resource speakers in various national conventions regarding research and extension.

He was project leader of many research and extension projects. He also has authored or co-authored numerous agriculture research studies.