Tarlac State University showcased its commitment to deliver research-based extension service and in promoting food safety education in the region with the recently launched project, “SmartSAFE 4.0: Smart Systems for Advancing Food Safety Education: Advancing SMART Food Safety Education Through Digital MOOC Production: The DOST-CLFSA Plate Eat Safe Webinar Series”.
This pilot project is a collaborative effort of the Department of Science and Technology- Central Luzon Food Safety Team and TSU’s Center for Food Technology and Research (CFTR), College of Arts and Social Sciences, and Office of Public Affairs.
SmartSAFE 4.0 was launched during the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) on October 26 at Pampanga State University in Bacolor, Pampanga. It is an innovative digital learning platform designed to boost food safety knowledge and competence through micro-courses allowing users to learn anytime and anywhere at their own pace.
Moreover, the webinar series will be adopted by the Department of Trade and Industry Region III to provide an accessible and convenient platform for food safety training for food handlers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
The partnership was formalized through the signing of a memorandum of agreement, witnessed by TSU officials led by University President Dr. Jasper Jay N. Mendoza.
Together with Pres. Mendoza are Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension Dr. Nino B. Corpuz, CFTR Director Dr. Lea B. Milan, and Executive Assistant to the President Mr. Deyo Carlos L. Dela Cruz.
The 2026 RSTW is an annual event organized by the DOST regional offices across 17 regions with the theme “Siyensiya, Teknolohiya at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Kinabukasan”.
The event brought together science leaders, innovators, state universities and colleges, and other partner agencies to strengthen collaboration and promote science, technology, and innovation for regional development.
