In celebration of World Mangrove Day, the Regional Climate Change Research and Development Center (RCCRDC) proudly participated in the 2025 Farmers and Fisherfolks’ Day held on April 29, 2025, with a focused lecture on mangrove conservation and sustainable coastal practices. The session, led by Dr. Dennis P. Peque, RCCRDC Director, provided local fisherfolk and farmers […]
DSS Soil Health Services Program (DsoHESeP),” an initiative of Visayas State University’s Department of Soil Science, helps farmers discover new ways to unlock the full potential of their land. “Soil has a lot of functions,” says Mr. Sereñina, a project member of DsoHESeP. “One of the pressing challenges with farmers in Region 8 is that […]
Eastern Visayas is set to elevate its ube industry with a stronger focus on organic production. On February 27, 2025, at Visayas State University, the Organikong Magsasaka at Mangingisda sa Rehiyon Otso (OMMRO), in collaboration with PhilRootcrops, the Biodiversity Research Center, Fatima Multi-Purpose Cooperative, and Filipino Ube House, with the support of the Department of […]
This year’s Farmers and Fisherfolks’ Day (FFD) offered more than just celebration—it brought learning to the heart of the event. For the first time in years, the FFD program included a demo and learning site visit. It is a meaningful activity that provides a deeper purpose: to equip farmers and fisherfolk. They had the chance […]
In celebration of the Farmers and Fisherfolk’s Day marking the 101st Anniversary of Visayas State University (VSU), a tour of the Biodiversity Research Center (BRC) demonstration site was conducted. This activity was aimed at increasing awareness on sustainable agriculture and fisheries management as well as the advocacy of the Philippine biodiversity conservation cause among Region […]
On March 25–26, 2025, the LGU Villaba’s Municipal Social Welfare and Development (MSWD) office and Visayas State University’s Research, Extension, and Innovation (REI) unit of Baybay (VSU Baybay) and Villaba (VSU Villaba) conducted a two-day Food Processing Training on the production of kab-kab. It aimed to safeguard traditional food processes and improve the livelihoods of Women‘s Association members in Villaba, Leyte. The training featured theoretical lectures and practical workshops with discussion on ingredient selection, hygiene, packaging, and market trends, facilitated by VSU experts. The participants were highly satisfied and […]
On May 21-22, 2025, VSU held its first Training Workshop on the drafting of Gender-Responsive Research and Extension Proposals held at the RDE Hall, VSU Main Campus. The Research Office, in partnership with the Gender and Development Office and the Extension Office, conducted the two-day workshop, facilitated by Prof. Marieta B. Sumagaysay, a veteran social science researcher from the University of the Philippines Visayas, Tacloban College. Prof. Sumagaysay, or ‘MBS,‘ has a Ph.D. […]
