The UP Visayas College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences has been conducting capacity-building trainings, seminar-workshops, lectures, and other fisheries-related public service activities for the benefit of the municipality and its surrounding communities. Mr. Regalado presented research on commercial fishing activities and marine sanctuaries to stakeholders in Miagao.
Soledad S. Garibay, a University Researcher at the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and currently the CEO and founder of Algacon Aquafeeds Manufacturing (AAM), developed the first-ever microalgae paste in the country branded as ‘Juan Algae Paste’. The said product is a cost-effective feed for shrimp and milkfish, tilapia, and crustaceans’ hatcheries.
The Water Center is tasked to pursue holistic inter- and transdisciplinary research, development, and extension programs toward secure water resources in the country.
UPLB faculty launched an inter-, multi-, and transdisciplinary book on gender study last August 1 at the ICOPED Auditorium, UPLB. It covers the biomedical, psychological, and legal dimensions of gender and may be used in gender and society general education courses in higher education institutions in the country.
The Institute of Biological Sciences (IBS), the Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MBB) Laboratories and the Genetics and Molecular Biology Division (GMBD) held a basic molecular biology and data analysis training workshop on June 24-28, 2019 at the Molecular Genetics Laboratory, IBS.
The Biotek-M Kit, developed by UP Manila for early detection and management of dengue, is one of the products proposed by DOST to be used to curb the rise of dengue cases.
With the intent of creating a niche for itself in this research area, UPLB recently established the Interdisciplinary Life Cycle Assessment Laboratory (ILCAL) which focuses on studying the environmental footprint of products using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method.
The Lesson Study Program of the UP NISMED is instrumental in creating opportunities for Filipino teachers to acquire knowledge and develop capabilities in science and mathematics teaching. The LSP introduces teachers to a new professional learning model where these acquisition and development are embedded and sustained within a community of practice.
Young developers and researchers from the University of the Philippines Cebu (UP-Cebu) received a special recognition for their proactive initiative app, “FireCheck” during the 7th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards held on July 5 at the Fairmont Makati Hotel in Makati City.
University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) in Miagao, Iloilo donated a total of 200,000 mussel spats to fisherfolk living around Ajuy in Iloilo. Fisherfolk from Barangay Silagon in Ajuy received the mussel spats in three batches – from January to April 2019.
