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2023

#PaskoSaVSU: Engineering students gift a family with construction materialsOne family will have the chance of improving their home this Christmas season as civil engineering students of the Visayas State University pooled in some funds to buy basic construction materials that sought to help a chosen beneficiary in Baybay City.

#VSUCentennial: Kokoy Romualdez and his push to build a world class universityBenjamin ‘Kokoy’ T. Romualdez is a former Governor of the Province of Leyte, who also served as Ambassador of the Philippines to the United States of America, China, and even Saudi Arabia.

VSU dev’t project with Australian agency steps up to meet market demands With the rising concern on food safety and the evolving market demand, Visayas State University continues to strengthen its commitment to building a sustainable community and environment through a five-year project funded by the Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), which is the stepped for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) shortened as “ACIAR-GAP”.

VSU’s extension project BIDANI is awarded for its 3 decades of serviceFor 37 years, Visayas State University’s extension project the Barangay Integrated Development Approach for Nutrition Improvement (BIDANI) from the Institute of Strategic Research and Development Studies (ISRDS) is awarded a plaque of recognition and some special awards for its exemplary role as a member of the BIDANI Network Program, a nutrition-in-development strategy to improve health and nutritional status and general well-being of Filipinos.

VSU prof joins field course on sustainable communities & agroecology in ColombiaTo deeply understand the agroecological restoration approach for sustainable land use and conservation, Professor Dr. Guiraldo C. Fernandez took part in a field course offered by Yale University School of the Environment and the Environment Leadership and Training Initiatives (ELTI) in South America.

2022

Basilan gov’t to work with PhilRootcrops for a rural development projectA unique livelihood program anchored on root crop production is set to take shape in the western part of Basilan province.

200 solar-powered lamp posts in VSU Main Campus now fully operationalTo promote the use of clean and sustainable energy and ensure the security of 9,245 students enrolled at the VSU’s flagship school in Baybay City, the Physical Plant Office (PPO) finally completed the installation of 200 solar-powered lamp posts distributed in strategic locations in both the upper and lower campuses of the university.

#GoingGlobal: Belgian university brings int'l course program to VSUDubbed as the International Course Program (ICP) South Workshop 2022, this event mainly aimed to offer a vocational program in managing statistical data that were derived from epidemiological or clinical studies including ecological, biological, and agricultural research.

NCRC conducts coconut production training with PWD org in Santa Fe, Leyte In its drive to be inclusive in providing technical training for everyone, the National Coconut Research Center (NCRC) in the Visayas partnered with These Abled Persons Tierra Esperanza Farmers Association’ (TAPTEFA) for a coconut production training in Santa Fe, Leyte.

Food for the Hungry taps PhilRootcrops for livelihood program in SamarVisayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City, Leyte is the premier state university of science and technology in the Visayas.

Southern Leyte gov’t taps VSU for agricultural rehabilitation after Typhoon OdetteVSU to rehab agricultural sector in Southern Leyte

CME turns 12; holds webinar on democracy, agribiz, women and tourismA 4-part webinar series for VSU CME's12th year anniversary.

#ProudViscan’s family champions sustainable agriculture in EuropeThe real-life farmville lifestyle of the Sibincic Family.

IHK celebs anniv by reaching out to kids of Odette affected communitiesVisayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City, Leyte is the premier state university of science and technology in the Visayas.

EDC to build an arboretum at VSU to showcase rich Philippine forestVSU President Edgardo E. Tulin commits to maintaining the EDC arboretum project that will soon be established inside the university.

VSU Villaba sets its eyes to putting regional research centers for goats and spicesVSU Villaba in sight as regional research center for small ruminants and spices.

2021

VSU campus radio launches program on disaster preparedness with East-West CenterDYDC-FM 104.7, the official campus radio of the Visayas State University, launched its first-ever community drama laboratory on disaster preparedness held on December 22, 2020.

VSU marine bio prof went finding Nemo, literallyDr. Humberto R. Montes, Jr., a marine biology professor of the VSU’s Department of Biological Sciences (DBS), was part of groundbreaking research that explored how clownfish larvae are dispersed. Clownfish are best known for their colorful portrayal in the movie Finding Nemo.

On CME’s 11th year, NEDA USec affirms VSU’s role in rebuilding PH economyThe Visayas State University, just like other universities and colleges, is an important player to reset, rebound and recover the Philippine economy in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chemistry prof delivers SEARCA professorial chair lecture; promotes hydroponics farming in EVAs part of his inaugural lecture being a distinguished grantee of a professorial chair award from the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), Dr. Felix M. Salas promoted the hydroponics system as the future direction of agricultural practice in Region VIII.

PhilRootcrops: 44 years of life-changing research for the Filipino root crop farmersThe Philippine Root Crops Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops) just turned 44 on March 19, 2021.

Celebrating VSU’s strong partnership with ACIAR and DENR on forest landscape restoration in the PhilippinesThis is the main goal of the Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) project called ACIAR ASEM 2016/103, a five-year research engagement between the Visayas State University (VSU) and the Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).

2019

VSU co-hosts reg’l biochem and molecular biology foraTo promote advancement in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology in the country, the Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB) - Visayas Chapter hosted its 2nd Regional Symposium on February 21-22, 2019 at the Visayas State University Convention Center.

VSU physics prof lauded for inventing low-cost security camHe presented his paper during the back-to-back 2019 International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Nanotechnology and 21st Samahang Pisika ng Visayas at Mindanao (SPVM) National Physics Conference from October 17 to 19, 2019 at Mapua University, Intramuros, Manila.

Belgian Ambassador promotes plastic-free future in VSUBelgian Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Michel Goffin, urged the VSU faculty, staff, and students to start acting now for a plastic-free future, at least within the VSU community to encourage other places in the Philippines to replicate this environmentally-sound practice.

2018

#VSUAnniv: DENR reg’l director accentuates strong partnership with VSU in supporting local communitiesAtty. Crizaldy M. Barcelo, Regional Director of DENR -VIII, highlighted the significant role of VSU in the agency’s thrusts in supporting local communities.

Sweet potato farmers, processors to become entrepreneursVSU PhilRootcrops, in partnership with national and international agencies, is helping farmers take control of the business of their harvests.

Around 2,000 students and their families receive relief assistance after TS AgatonVSU students residing in Poblacion, Baybay City gathered at the Veteran’s Plaza to claim their food packs and basic water supply from the VSU relief operations team

2017

Aussie gov’t, VSU to help restore denuded forestsTwo Australian institutions, VSU, and DENR will work together to solve the long-stay forest denudation problem in the Philippines.

VSU devcom student org joins UN-linked youth network on sustainable developmentThe Development Communicators’ Society (DeCSo) of Visayas State University has been accepted as member of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Youth.

VSU offers livelihood options for nat’l greening program beneficiaries Trainings on quality seedling, and high-value vegetable production for NGP beneficiaries are on-going.

Meet Tuyok, VSU's all-new transport loop vehiclesVSU Transport Loop system launched on Christmas Lighting Activity.

PH climate change chief: pursue RDE to build community resilienceThe 2nd Regional RDE Conference on Climate Change was held at the VSU Convention Center from December 18-20, 2017.

2016

SEARCA, ViCAARP to promote agric dev’t in Inopacan, LeyteSEARCA and the VSU-hosted VICAARP forged agreement with the local government of Inopacan, Leyte, to implement the project that will promote sustainable agriculture and rural development.

VSU food tech dep’t, CRS train Haiyan victimsCatholic Relief Services and VSU offer a healthy livelihood option for typhoon victims.

Rainforestation specialists meet at VSU for capacity growthRainforestation trainers and practitioners in the Visayas converged at VSU for a capacity-building convention organized by the The Rain Forestation Restoration Initiative.

VSU joins violence against women nationwide campaignVSU joins the “Orange-Your-Icon” 18-day campaign for a community free from violence against women and girls.

2015

DBS researcher participates in coral conservation and restoration workshopMore than 90% of the coral reefs in our country have fair to poor condition. Typhoons, illegal fishing methods, pollution, and other natural and anthropogenic disturbances all contribute to the decline of our coral reefs. On this tenet, McKeough Marine Center of Xavier University (XU) – Ateneo de Cagayan, organized on May 2-5, 2015 a four-day workshop on Coral Conservation and Restoration held at the Marine Station in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental.

JAK Project 6 conducts training for farmers and ATsThe Jackfruit Project headed by Dr. Wolfreda T. Alesna, as Project Leader, facilitated the training on Cleft Grafting and Nursery Management on March 24, 2015 at the Abuyog Experimental Station (AES) in Abuyog, Leyte.

WorldFish launches abaca rehab coalition in Sogod, So. LeyteThe WorldFish, an international research organization that harnesses fisheries and aquaculture to reduce hunger and poverty, spearheaded the launching of the coalition for abaca rehabilitation on February 2, 2015 at the Plenary Hall of the Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) in Sogod, Southern Leyte. The coalition aims to help realize the hopes and dreams of farmers in rehabilitating the abaca farms in Maac and Mahayahay, and scale out to Maria Plana and Javier in Sogod, Southern Leyte.

DOST-8 leads the inception meeting for STCBF abaca projectWith funding support of more than PhP2-million from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) and as a member of the abaca rehab coalition spearheaded by the WorldFish, the Department of Science and Technology in Region 8 (DOST-8) conducted an inception meeting for its S&T community-based farm project on abaca with its cooperating agencies: abaca farmer-representatives, LGUs of Sogod and other abaca rehab coalition members on February 20, 2015 at the Municipal Hall of Sogod, So. Leyte.

DBS faculty members conduct R&D workshopThe Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) conducted a workshop on January 15, 2015 at the department’s AACCUP Room to formulate research agenda and eventually make project proposals aligned with the R and D Agenda of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) where DBS belongs. The activity took place in response to the request of Assoc. Prof. Rosalina D. Poliquit, CAS R&D Coordinator, to come up with the DBS R&D Agenda which will be integrated in the overall R&D Agenda of the College

Pinoy S&T services for farmers and entrepreneurs program beneficiaries sign marketing agreementThe Baybay Food Processors Association (BFPA), represented by its president, Ms. Martha Y. Villalino, and Mr. Felizardo G. Darasin, a locally-registered jackfruit farmer, entered into a marketing agreement for the Pinoy Science and Technology Services for Farmers and Entrepreneurs (PSF) Program of PCAARD on April 6, 2015 at the G/F, Center for Continuing Education, VSU, Baybay City, Leyte.

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