Jesiah Mar Santos | KM Support - VSU R&D Nexus

Jesiah Mar Santos | KM Support October 16, 2026

NCRC-V and VSU departments explore improvements in NSMPC’s coco coir and coco peat production

The National Coconut Research Center–Visayas (NCRC-V), together with the Visayas State University (VSU) Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DABE) and Department of Business and Management (DBM), conducted an assessment of the coco coir and coco peat production process flow of the Nava Settlers Multi-Purpose Cooperative Inc. (NSMPC) in Nava, Hinunangan, Southern Leyte. The assessment […]

Jesiah Mar Santos | KM Support August 26, 2026

Through the lens: strengthening visual storytelling for REI

Every Research, Extension, and Innovation (REI) work always starts with a story. It could be the story of a farmer who adopts a new technology introduced by an extension worker. It could be the story of a community that benefited from a university-based research project. It could be the story of a scientist who successfully […]

Jesiah Mar Santos | KM Support August 19, 2026

Strengthening coconut seedling production through innovative vitro culture techniques

The coconut industry has long been one of the pillars of Philippine agriculture, providing livelihood opportunities for millions of Filipino farmers and contributing significantly to the country’s economy. Despite its importance, the industry continues to face challenges, including aging coconut stands, declining productivity, pest infestations, and the increasing impacts of natural disasters. These concerns underscore […]

Jesiah Mar Santos | KM Support August 6, 2026

VSU Conducts 2026 Annual In-House Review

Visayas State University (VSU) successfully conducted its 2026 Annual In-House Review (AIHR) from July 6–10, 2026, at the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, and Innovation (OVPREI) Building. The event served as a platform for evaluating the progress, accomplishments, and outcomes of the university’s completed and ongoing research and extension programs and projects. […]

Jesiah Mar Santos | KM Support July 1, 2026

Farm2Table: Bridging Farmers and Markets Through Digital Innovation in Baybay City

For generations, agriculture has been in a shady situation: while farmers exhaust themselves day and night to feed the nation, they often are the ones who suffer most to put food on their own tables. Indeed, many local farmers, particularly in Baybay City, Leyte, face the same challenges, compounded by other external factors that affect […]

Jesiah Mar Santos | KM Support May 7, 2026

Showcasing Profitable and Sustainable Coconut-Based Technologies: Empowering Farmers Through Innovation

We call the coconut the “Tree of Life,” but for many families in our rural villages, the income from it barely covers the basics. Between stagnant copra prices and old-school farming methods that just aren’t cutting it anymore, the struggle is real. That’s exactly why Crislin Cruz-Cortez and her team at the National Coconut Research […]

Jesiah Mar Santos | KM Support May 7, 2026

Project FINISH: Fighting Now In ending Stigma to HIV

In the global battle against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), a medical advancement is at hand. Our scientists have manufactured pills that prevent the symptoms and act as effective treatments. Yet, despite these scientific interventions, misinformation, fear, and social stigma persist. In many communities, especially in Asia, the fear of being “positive” is a dilemma affecting […]