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Daisy Capon | VSU Villaba June 9, 2025

Training Workshop on Kab-Kab Food Processing in Villaba, Leyte

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 […]

Shiela Nuñez | REB Editor June 7, 2025

VSU-HERC Launches Ethics Seminar Series

The Visayas State University Human Ethics Review Committee (VSU-HERC) launched a departmental Research Ethics Seminar Series in January 2025 to promote a culture of responsible and ethical research among students and faculty. The event was spearheaded by Dr. Janet Alexis De los Santos, Head of Research Ethics Board (REB), and the Chairman of Human Ethics […]

Jucel Marie Guatlo | FE June 5, 2025

VSU Faculty of Engineering Holds Its First Grand Lecture and Engineering Colloquium

The VSU Faculty of Engineering held its Grand Lecture and Engineering Colloquium on May 15, 2025, at the VSU RDE Hall. The event featured lectures from Dr. Donald M. Ugsang of AIT Thailand and Dr. Rico O. Cruz, a Balik Scientist of DOST from the United States. They shared their experiences and insights in the […]

Ganessa Rose Gongora | KM June 4, 2025

Purple Gold: The Promising Future of Ube in Region 8

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 […]

Novie Krystin Jabian | Research Office May 28, 2025

VSU REI Holds its First Workshop on Gender Responsive Proposals

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. […]

Novie Krystin Jabian | Research Office May 27, 2025

VSU Receives Php 1M worth of Agricultural Inputs through DA-NUPAP

The Visayas State University, in the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension and Innovation and Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) and National Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program (DA-NUPAP), held an Information Caravan and Project-Turnover Ceremony to officially hand over different agricultural inputs on 25 April 2025. The activity was conducted at the PhilRootcrops […]

Eugene Mangaoang | FOC May 23, 2025

VSU Hosts 1st Computing Research Colloquium

The 1st Computing Research Colloquium, which was hosted by the Faculty of Computing, gathered bright and aspiring individuals from every campus. The activity was held from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at RDE Hall and was an exploration of the future of computing and innovation. Notable guest speakers offered valuable insights towards preparing the next […]