Misamis University (MU) continues to demonstrate its commitment to research that creates meaningful societal impact through the publication of the study, "Valuing Water Ecosystem Services of Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park (MMRNP): An Application of the Contingent Valuation Method," in the Scopus-indexed Philippine Journal of Science (PJS), published by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The publication is the result of a collaborative effort among researchers from Misamis University (Jersam C. Calago, Grace V. Villanueva, Bobby B. Alaman, Emmarie F. Mapiot, Joseph Glen J. Laput, and Dr. Haydee D. Villanueva); Clemson University, USA (Dr. Joan U. Ureta); University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College (UPVTC) (Dr. Richard B. Parilla); the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST–PCAARRD) (Dr. Gemmalyn M. Trespalacio); and ES FOCUS LLC, USA (Dr. J. Carl C. Ureta

The study forms part of the DOST–PCAARRD-funded project, "Valuation of Forest Ecosystem Services of Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park (MMRNP)," implemented in 2022. The project aims to generate scientific evidence that will support the sustainable management and conservation of Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park by determining the economic value of its ecosystem services. Using the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM), the research estimated the economic value of the park's water ecosystem services. It provided evidence-based recommendations for establishing a Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) mechanism as a sustainable financing strategy for environmental protection and conservation.