RESEARCH GAP In spite of the number of similar researches conducted related to this study, there is a death on empirically-based information related to assessing the research competence of Basic Education Teachers in the University and a sustainable Research Capacity Building Program for Teachers. Therefore, this leads the researcher conceptualize the research problem statement below: STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM This study aims to assess the research competence of Basic Education Teachers in the University and develop a sustainable Research Capacity Building Program for Teachers. 1. Teachers Profile in terms of: a. Age b. Gender c. Field of Specialization d. Number of Years in Teaching e. Highest Educational Attainment f. Civil Status g. Program Assignment 2. What is the respondents’ research competence as to: a. technical aspects b. major parts c. other parts of the research paper d. other research-related skills 3. Is there a significant difference on the respondents’ research competence when grouped according to their profile variables? 4. Is there a significant relationship between the respondents’ profile variables and their research competence? 5. What program can be developed in order to sustain research capacity building among teachers of the University’s basic Education Program?