Restoring our forests goes beyond an environmental mission; it is a collective national responsibility. A new and potentially favorable partnership is in the works as the 93rd Infantry Battalion (93IB) of the Philippine Army under the command of Lt. Col. Celeste Frank Sayson, visited the Biodiversity Research Center (BRC) of the Visayas State University (VSU) […]
In celebration of World Mangrove Day, the Regional Climate Change Research and Development Center (RCCRDC) proudly participated in the 2025 Farmers and Fisherfolks’ Day held on April 29, 2025, with a focused lecture on mangrove conservation and sustainable coastal practices. The session, led by Dr. Dennis P. Peque, RCCRDC Director, provided local fisherfolk and farmers […]
DSS Soil Health Services Program (DsoHESeP),” an initiative of Visayas State University’s Department of Soil Science, helps farmers discover new ways to unlock the full potential of their land. “Soil has a lot of functions,” says Mr. Sereñina, a project member of DsoHESeP. “One of the pressing challenges with farmers in Region 8 is that […]
Eastern Visayas is set to elevate its ube industry with a stronger focus on organic production. On February 27, 2025, at Visayas State University, the Organikong Magsasaka at Mangingisda sa Rehiyon Otso (OMMRO), in collaboration with PhilRootcrops, the Biodiversity Research Center, Fatima Multi-Purpose Cooperative, and Filipino Ube House, with the support of the Department of […]
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 […]
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 […]
