In a virtual ceremony on February 21, 2024, Dr. Emmanuel M. Vera Cruz, the Dean of the College of Fisheries - Central Luzon State University, took an oath as one of the newly designated evaluators for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Fisheries Program. The event featured an orientation on monitoring and evaluation functions, Continuing Professional Development Accreditation System (CPDAS) usage, and interactive discussions.

Prominent individuals were in attendance during the ceremony, Hon. Catalino Dela Cruz, the Fisheries Program CPD Council's Chairperson; Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, 2nd member of the CPD Council of Fisheries and CLSU Vice President for Academic Affairs; and Dr. Benjamin Gonzales, the 1st Member, CPD Council of Fisheries.