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VSU Isabel-DIE Hosts the 1st International Multidisciplinary Research Colloquium 2026

Rovejama Caaya | VSU Isabel — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:12:06 +0000

The Department of Industrial Engineering at VSU Isabel successfully held the 1st International Multidisciplinary Research Colloquium 2026 (IMRC 2026) on May 21-22, 2026. The two-day event brought together researchers, educators, professionals and students from institutions worldwide. With the theme “Synergy of Knowledge: Unifying Engineering, Sciences and Education towards Sustainable Development, the event capacitated the participants […]

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

Jesiah Mar Santos | KM Support — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:24:20 +0000

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 […]

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NCRC-V Bags Major Awards During VSU’s 102nd Anniversary Celebration

Karla Tomada — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:51:41 +0000

The National Coconut Research Center – Visayas (NCRC-V) received four prestigious awards, namely: Best Booth of the Year, Green Leadership Award, Most Innovative Booth, and Most Creative Booth during the VSU 102nd Founding Anniversary Awarding Ceremony. The Best Booth of the Year award was conferred upon NCRC-V in recognition of the booth’s outstanding overall presentation and impact. […]

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VSU Strengthens Inclusive Collaboration with PWDs and Business Partners through TLA and MOA Signing

Gabriel Cillado — Thu, 28 May 2026 05:35:38 +0000

VSU forged its commitment to inclusive collaboration and regional development through the conduct of a Technology Licensing Agreement (TLA) and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing Ceremony at the VSU–OVPREI Breakout Room 1 on September 22, 2025. The activity convened university officials, industry stakeholders, community partners, and technology adopters, underscoring collaborative efforts to translate research-based innovations […]

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VSU Ignites Youth Entrepreneurship with LIYAB SparkLab 2025 Launch

Gabriel Cillado — Thu, 21 May 2026 22:05:49 +0000

VSU officially rolled out LIYAB SparkLab 2025 at the VSU Smart Classroom in Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, on December 16, 2026, to kickstart a new wave of youth-led business ideas. The program is built to spark grassroots innovation across Eastern Visayas, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and vital resources for young people eager to reshape sustainable […]

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VSU-TBI Leads Ube Paste Training: Transforming Root Crops into Market-Ready Enterprises

Gabriel Cillado — Thu, 14 May 2026 04:05:10 +0000

In a bid to revolutionize the ube industry, the Visayas State University–Technology Business Incubator (VSU-TBI) recently hosted a transformative workshop on ‘Value-Adding Techniques for Ube Paste Production.’ The hands-on program at the PhilRootcrops Processing Facility equipped local producers and cooperatives with cutting-edge skills to elevate raw ube into premium, shelf-stable products. Under the expert guidance […]

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VSU-EO Conducts IEC Production Workshop for Demo-Learning Site

Nikka Estrella G. Telen | Extension Office — Sun, 10 May 2026 23:34:32 +0000

Demo-learning sites are established to become living laboratories where innovation meets application. But what happens when the knowledge developed within them never reaches the farmers who need it most? The VSU Extension Office recently confronted this challenge head-on through a two-day training workshop on Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Production for demo-learning sites. Held in […]

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

Jesiah Mar Santos | KM Support — Thu, 07 May 2026 03:54:47 +0000

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 […]

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Guardians of the Hybrid Coconut: Battle Against the Asiatic Palm Weevil

Ganessa Rose Gongora | KM — Thu, 07 May 2026 03:19:59 +0000

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 […]

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Project FINISH: Fighting Now In ending Stigma to HIV

Jesiah Mar Santos | KM Support — Thu, 07 May 2026 03:19:39 +0000

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 […]

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