Eastern Visayas ranks as the sixth-largest coconut-producing region in the country, sustaining the livelihoods of thousands of local farming households. However, managing this agricultural footprint has never been easy. The region experiences catastrophic storms year-round and is situated within the Pacific typhoon belt. In 2013, Super Typhoon Haiyan destroyed many local coconut trees, which caused […]
The VSU Extension, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development 8 (DSWD-8), successfully conducted a three-day Training of Trainers (TOT) on Financial Management from August 27 to 29, 2025, at the PhilRootcrops Training Hall, VISCA, Baybay City, Leyte. The intensive training aimed to equip participants with the essential financial management knowledge and […]
Purple Gold: The Promising Future of Ube in Region 8 In the lush landscapes of Region 8, a bright future is taking root, ube (𝘋𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘢 𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘓.). A humble crop that serves as a staple and dessert in many Filipino households for decades, and is widely cultivated by local farmers for its distinct flavor and […]
