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  • 1 of 6 Faculty Extensionist of the Year Bangued Campus
  • 2 of 6 Faculty Researcher of the Year 2026 Lagangilang Campus
  • 3 of 6 Faculty Researcher of the Year 2026 Bangued Campus
  • 4 of 6 Faculty Extensionist of the Year Lagangilang Campus
  • 5 of 6 Distinguished Faculty of the Year Bangued Campus
  • 6 of 6 Distinguished Faculty of the Year Lagangilang Campus

The Launch of Project SPARK-TLE marked an inspiring milestone in inter-institutional collaboration, bringing together the Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST) and the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC) to redefine Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) in the region. Held on January 22, 2026, at the ASIST Main Campus Function Hall, the event officially inaugurated a three-year partnership aimed at empowering students, faculty, and communities through innovative teaching, research-driven initiatives, and practical, community-focused learning experiences. This dynamic project sets a bold vision for holistic skills development, inclusivity, and sustainable growth in education and beyond.

The second training session of Project SPARK-TLE, titled Teachers’ Capability Building and TPACK Training, was successfully conducted on February 27, 2025, at the Social Hall of Bangued Campus, Abra. This event marks another significant milestone in the initiative to strengthen the technological and pedagogical competencies of Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) educators and contributes to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

On February 20, 2026, the first session of Project SPARK-TLE: Teacher Capability Building and TPACK Training, a joint initiative of the Abra State Institute of Sciences and TechnologY and the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, was successfully conducted at the ISPSC– Narvacan Campus. The activity marked a significant step toward strengthening the competencies of TLE and TVET educators.

In celebration of National Arts Month 2026 with the theme "Ani ng Sining: Katotohanan at Giting," students of the Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST) Main Campus La Paz Extension actively engaged in meaningful Art Appreciation activities that highlighted the power of art as a tool for truth, advocacy, and cultural preservation.

Faculty and staff of ASIST AFTIICC successfully completed a three-part capacity-building program hosted by the regional Consortium CorCAARRD which focused on advancing strategic research management and sound financial stewardship. The training provided hands-on guidance on budgeting, fiscal controls, regulatory compliance, and research governance,a critical competencies for managing externally funded R&D initiatives.