VSU R&D Nexus | Visayas State University https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:04:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph?v=© 2025 https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/VSU-RD-Nexus.icon_-150x150.jpg VSU R&D Nexus | Visayas State University https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph 32 32 Stakeholders co-design sustainable forest landscape strategies through CITIZEN-SDSS Regional Workshop https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/stakeholders-co-design-sustainable-forest-landscape-strategies-through-citizen-sdss-regional-workshop/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:04:52 +0000 https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/?p=7686 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 […]

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]]> NCRC-V and VSU departments explore improvements in NSMPC’s coco coir and coco peat production https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/ncrc-v-and-vsu-departments-explore-improvements-in-nsmpcs-coco-coir-and-coco-peat-production/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:01:38 +0000 https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/?p=7597 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 […]

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]]> VSU RERC calls for partnership to empower communities through extension services https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/vsu-rerc-calls-for-partnership-to-empower-communities-through-extension-services/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:57:37 +0000 https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/?p=7608 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, […]

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]]> KAMMPIL agri-cooperative undergoes 2nd assessment for desiccated coconut processing https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/kammpil-agri-cooperative-undergoes-2nd-assessment-for-desiccated-coconut-processing/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:06:46 +0000 https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/?p=7589 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 […]

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]]> NCRC-V presents IGP accomplishments during semi-annual review 2026 https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/ncrc-v-presents-igp-accomplishments-during-semi-annual-review-2026/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:33:35 +0000 https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/?p=7577 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 […]

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]]> NCRC-V conducts facility assessment and coconut water vinegar training for KAMMPIL Agri-Coop https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/ncrc-v-conducts-facility-assessment-and-coconut-water-vinegar-training-for-kammpil-agri-coop/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:34:07 +0000 https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/?p=7550 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 […]

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]]> UGMAD Awards: Honoring the hands that feed the Nation https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/ugmad-awards-honoring-the-hands-that-feed-the-nation/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:40:59 +0000 https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/?p=7497 They rise before the sun, work their hands raw, and ask for little in return. The farmers and fisherfolk in Eastern Visayas, who toil diligently in the face of economic hardships, climate change, and unpredictability, are the backbone of the region’s food security and economy. Yet, for too long, the very people who fill our […]

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]]> Empowering indigenous agriculture: Mamanwa tribe undergoes comprehensive abaca workshop at NARC https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/empowering-indigenous-agriculture-mamanwa-tribe-underwent-comprehensive-abaca-workshop-at-narc/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:12:03 +0000 https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/?p=7541 In a major effort to strengthen sustainable agriculture and socio-economic resilience among indigenous communities, members of the Mamanwa tribe of Brgy. Binocaran, Malimono, Surigao Del Norte, participated in a three-day intensive capacity-building workshop on Abaca Production Management and Post-Harvest Processing, hosted at the National Abaca Research Center (NARC) in Visayas State University last July 14-16, […]

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]]> Through the lens: strengthening visual storytelling for REI https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/through-the-lens-strengthening-visual-storytelling-for-research-and-development/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:41:01 +0000 https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/?p=7501 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 […]

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]]> Strengthening coconut seedling production through innovative vitro culture techniques https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/strengthening-coconut-seedling-production-through-innovative-in-vitro-culture-techniques/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:51:25 +0000 https://ovprei.vsu.edu.ph/?p=7191 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 […]

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