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 ย a clearย path for its […]
Purple Gold: The Promising Future of Ube in Region 8 In the lush landscapes of Region 8, a bright future is taking root, ubeย (๐๐ช๐ฐ๐ด๐ค๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ข ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ต๐ข ๐.). A humble crop that serves as a staple and dessert in many Filipino households for decades, and is widely cultivated by local farmers for its distinct flavor and […]
The Visayas State University, in the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension and Innovation and Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) and National Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program (DA-NUPAP), held an Information Caravan and Project-Turnover Ceremony to officially hand over different agricultural inputs on 25 April 2025. The activity was conducted at the PhilRootcrops […]
