Strengthening coconut seedling production through innovative vitro culture techniques

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 […]

New chapter in extension service: iCARE Philippines’ first leg takes root in Siargao

With the launch of the first leg of VSU’s iCARE Philippines, in partnership with iLAJA Siargao and AGREA-Siargao, with the title, “Para sa Isla: Capacity Building on Regenerative Agriculture and Organizational Development,” the VSU Extension Office has formally commenced its efforts to emplement a first-ever University-led Extension initiative. Led by Dr. Catherine C. Arradaza, Director […]

VSU Conducts 2026 Annual In-House Review

Visayas State University (VSU) successfully conducted its 2026 Annual In-House Review (AIHR) from July 6–10, 2026, at the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, and Innovation (OVPREI) Building. The event served as a platform for evaluating the progress, accomplishments, and outcomes of the university’s completed and ongoing research and extension programs and projects. […]

Gabriel Cillado May 22, 2026

VSU Ignites Youth Entrepreneurship with LIYAB SparkLab 2025 Launch

VSU officially rolled out LIYAB SparkLab 2025 at the VSU Smart Classroom in Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, on December 16, 2026, to kickstart a new wave of youth-led business ideas. The program is built to spark grassroots innovation across Eastern Visayas, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and vital resources for young people eager to reshape sustainable […]

Gabriel Cillado May 14, 2026

VSU-TBI Leads Ube Paste Training: Transforming Root Crops into Market-Ready Enterprises

In a bid to revolutionize the ube industry, the Visayas State University–Technology Business Incubator (VSU-TBI) recently hosted a transformative workshop on ‘Value-Adding Techniques for Ube Paste Production.’ The hands-on program at the PhilRootcrops Processing Facility equipped local producers and cooperatives with cutting-edge skills to elevate raw ube into premium, shelf-stable products. Under the expert guidance […]