In line with the thrust of the Office of the Vice President for Research, Publication, and Extension to develop research excellence among students, the College of Pharmacy, in coordination with the OVPRPE, hosted a Research Capability Training for Pharmacy students on August 30, 2016 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon at AVR 3. Dr. Lesley Casas Lubos, VPRPE discussed the University research guidelines and research ethics on handling human and non-human subjects and the importance of following appropriate procedures for experimental researches. Ms. Maria Elena C. Reyes, RPO Associate Director talked about organizing the introduction and literature review. Also in attendance during the training were Dr. Mercedita S. Aquino, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Ms. Jonah Micah T. Jimenez, Research Coordinator, and Ms. Suzanne Joy L. Lasdoce, Community Extension Coordinator.