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 […]
At just 27 years old, Jeffrey Son and Joe Bagarinao are making waves in the agricultural sector as the proud owners of JEJO Farm, a thriving hydroponics farm located in Brgy. Marcos, Baybay City, Leyte. What began as a simple friendship has blossomed into a successful business partnership rooted in shared passion, education, and a […]
The Visayas Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Program (ViCARP) held its Strategic Planning Workshop and Capability Building activity in Coron, Palawan, Philippines, on 18-20 February 2025. The main agenda of the workshop was to define ViCARP’s vision, mission, and goals and formulate strategies for the next four years, ensuring a clear path for its […]
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 5 June 2025, Visayas State University – Isabel Research, Extension, and Innovation (REI) Office conducted a stakeholders’ meeting to submit the REI Agenda relevant to each department. The meeting served as a platform for the departments to present their respective agendas to the invited stakeholders. The meeting invitees were Engr. Rodrigo M. Patricio, PASAR Community […]
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 […]
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 […]
