Inside the Research Ethics Board: What You Need to Know

Research ethics is an inherent and inseparable part of every academic writing at the Visayas State University. Whether it involves human participants or animal subjects, the faculty and students are responsible for adhering to ethical standards. The Research Ethics Board (VSU-REB) demonstrates the university’s commitment to ethical practices. By emphasizing ethical principles and guidelines, the […]

Anarose Romo | RCCRDC August 1, 2025

Promoting Mangrove Conservation: RCCRDC Joins Farmers and Fisherfolks’ Day 2025 for World Mangrove Day Awareness

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 […]

Ube Production in the Region to Go Organic

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 […]

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 […]

ITEES and BRC Team up for Rainforestation-Aquilaria-Bee Farming in Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte

The Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Science (ITEES), together with the Biodiversity Research Center (BRC) and the Philippine Aquilaria Rainforestation Agroecology Cooperative (PARA Coop), organized a two-day training in collaboration with Music for the Environment and National Development (MEND) at the Conference Hall of the Municipality of Limasawa Island, on May 1-2 2025. The […]