Augustine Francia October 16, 2026

Stakeholders co-design sustainable forest landscape strategies through CITIZEN-SDSS Regional Workshop

Stakeholders from different regional and provincial government agencies met at the DFS Training Room for the CITIZEN-SDSS Regional Co-Design Workshop on “Using Citizen Science Approaches and Spatial Decision Support Systems to Foster Nature-based Solutions to Sustain and Expand the Remaining Forest Landscapes of the Philippines.” Various participants attended the event where they came together to […]

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 […]

Joseph Kenneth Labastida October 16, 2026

VSU RERC calls for partnership to empower communities through extension services

The VSU Renewable Energy Research Center (RERC) is calling for government agencies and private sectors to partner in bringing renewable energy technologies to communities across Eastern Visayas. Interested partners may reach RERC through rerc@vsu.edu.ph or contact 0970-455-8965 to discuss future collaborations. The initiative aims to push for a sustainable future by empowering communities with knowledge, […]

Karla Tomada October 8, 2026

KAMMPIL agri-cooperative undergoes 2nd assessment for desiccated coconut processing

The second round of the facility and actual processing assessment of KAMMPIL Agri-Cooperative was conducted in Jaro, Leyte to further assist the cooperative in standardizing its desiccated coconut processing system and facility. The assessment aimed to identify areas for improvement in the cooperative’s processing flow, facilities, and business operations as it works toward meeting the […]

Karla Tomada September 24, 2026

NCRC-V presents IGP accomplishments during semi-annual review 2026

The National Coconut Research Center–Visayas (NCRC-V) presented the accomplishments of its Income-Generating Projects (IGPs) during the 2026 IGP Semi-Annual Review, furthering the Center’s work on developing coconut products and enterprise. The review was an opportunity for the organization to present the accomplishments, activities, and developments of its four major IGPs, serving as a venue to […]

Karla Tomada September 17, 2026

NCRC-V conducts facility assessment and coconut water vinegar training for KAMMPIL Agri-Coop

The National Coconut Research Center–Visayas (NCRC-V) conducted a facility assessment and training for the Kalipunan ng mga Maliliit na Magniniyog ng Pilipinas (KAMMPIL) Agri-Coop in Jaro, Leyte. The activity aimed to help the cooperative improve its desiccated coconut production, product quality, and processing system. The facility assessment was organized by NCRC-V with the assistance of […]