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Maria Rayne Ruiz | Innovation Office July 1, 2025

Empowering Innovation: VSU-TBI Joins National Agri-Fishery Tech Exhibition 2025

The VSU-Technology Business Incubator, in collaboration with Department of Agriculture 8 under the DA-BAR project, joined the 3rd National Agriculture and Fisheries Technology Exhibition (NAFTE) with the theme, “Utilizing Industry Driven Agri-Fishery Technologies towards Progress” this event was participated from regional AFRREDN groups, DA offices, and representatives from the private sector on June 19-21, 2025, […]

Rovejama Caaya | VSU Isabel June 22, 2025

Stakeholders’ Meeting Highlights VSU-Isabel REI Agenda

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 […]

Angel Marie Llarenas | Extension Office June 17, 2025

Learning from Experience: Learning and Demo Site Visit Enriches Farmers and Fisherfolks’ Day 2025

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 […]

Maria Rayne Ruiz | Innovation Office June 9, 2025

Lettuce Grow: How Two Young Farmers Built a Thriving Hydroponics Business

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 […]

Aldrin Rellin | ViCARP June 9, 2025

ViCARP Holds Strategic Planning Workshop and Capability-building in Palawan

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 […]

Joy Dadios | BRC June 9, 2025

Demo-Site Visit at the Biodiversity Research Center: Bridging Science and Community for VSU’s 101st year

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 […]

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 […]