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04/08/2026

𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙇𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎 | Congratulations to Dr. Ivee V. Fuerzas of the College of Applied Economics (CAEc) on her international publication in a Scopus-indexed journal, published by John Wiley & Sons. This article represents her first publication in 2026.

Fuerzas, I., & Delina, L. (2026). Brewing in a changing climate: Assessing risks and resilience strategies in Southeast Asia's coffee communities. Sustainable Development, Early View. https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.71148

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29/07/2026

[𝐃𝐏𝐘𝐒𝐏 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐, 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟓: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞]

The 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗥&𝗗) 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 concluded on 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, with an enriching learning experience at the 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 - 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗗𝗡𝗦𝗖-𝗜𝗔𝗔𝗦) in Panabo City, where participants explored the diverse applications of science and technology in aquaculture, marine biology, and coastal resource management.

The day began with a visit to the institution's 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, where participants learned about aquaculture production systems and observed the culture of economically important aquatic species such as 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗸𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵 (𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝘀), 𝗹𝗼𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. The activity was conducted with the valuable assistance of the 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 – 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗼, ensuring the safe and successful implementation of the field immersion.

The immersion continued at the 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆'𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸, where students explored the diversity and ecological functions of mangrove ecosystems and gained a better understanding of their role in protecting coastal communities, preserving marine biodiversity, and promoting environmental sustainability.

To conclude the immersion, participants visited the𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗕𝗦𝗠𝗕) program of DNSC, where they toured marine laboratories, observed the 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗸𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵, explored innovative value-added food products developed by students, and visited the 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺, which showcased the rich diversity of Philippine marine organisms and aquatic resources. These activities provided students with valuable insights into the importance of scientific research, innovation, and sustainable resource management in supporting food security and environmental conservation.

The final day of the immersion embodied the core mission of the 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗖𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗗 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼) by strengthening participants' scientific curiosity and expanding their appreciation of how science, technology, and research contribute to the sustainable management of the 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝗔𝗡𝗥) 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿.

28/07/2026

[𝐃𝐏𝐘𝐒𝐏 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐, 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟒: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦]

On July 2, 2026, participants of the 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗖𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗗 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼) continued their 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗥&𝗗) 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 at 𝗗𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹, where they gained firsthand experience in sustainable and integrated farming systems that combine productivity with environmental stewardship.

Throughout the immersion, students explored various components of the farm, learning about 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲-𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀, 𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲-𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀. They also observed the operation of𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿, an appropriate farming technology that demonstrates how locally developed innovations can improve farm efficiency while reducing production costs and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

The activity highlighted the importance of integrating science, technology, and innovation into modern farming systems to address food security, environmental conservation, and rural development. By engaging directly with agricultural practitioners and innovative technologies, participants developed a greater appreciation for the role of research in building resilient and sustainable agricultural communities within the 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝗔𝗡𝗥) 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿.

28/07/2026

[𝐃𝐏𝐘𝐒𝐏 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐, 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟑: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐨]

As part of its commitment to providing holistic learning experiences, the 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗖𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗗 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼) brought participants to 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗼 on 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, where they explored the rich history, culture, and heritage of Davao City. The educational visit introduced students to historical artifacts, cultural exhibits, and significant milestones that have shaped the region's identity and development over the years.

Through the museum's collections and guided discussions, participants gained a deeper appreciation of the diverse traditions, indigenous heritage, and historical narratives that continue to influence local communities. The activity emphasized that scientific advancement and sustainable development are most meaningful when complemented by an understanding of the people, culture, and history they aim to serve.

The visit to 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗼 reinforced the importance of integrating cultural appreciation with scientific learning, encouraging participants to become future researchers and innovators who value both technological progress and the preservation of the nation's rich cultural heritage.

25/07/2026

[𝐃𝐏𝐘𝐒𝐏 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐, 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞]

The 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗖𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗗 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼) continued its 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗥&𝗗) 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 on June 30, 2026, at the 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗘𝗙), 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, where participants explored the vital roles of 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 through firsthand learning experiences.

The immersion began with an orientation on the history, mission, and conservation initiatives of the 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, highlighting its pioneering efforts in the conservation and successful captive breeding of the critically endangered 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲. Participants also learned about the eagle's biology, behavior, and ecological significance, recognizing it as an 𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 whose protection contributes to the preservation of entire forest ecosystems.

Students were then guided through the Foundation's conservation area, situated within the 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗼, where they encountered rescued and rehabilitated wildlife while gaining a deeper appreciation for the importance of protecting habitats and conserving biodiversity.

The afternoon session focused on the causes and impacts of 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀, emphasizing the role of environmental education and community action in forest conservation. Participants also learned proper 𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀, reinforcing the importance of responsible tree planting in restoring ecosystems and promoting environmental sustainability.

The second day of the 𝗥&𝗗 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 strengthened the participants' understanding that protecting wildlife means protecting the ecosystems they depend on. Through experiential learning and meaningful engagement with conservation experts, the 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗖𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗗 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼) continues to inspire future scientists and environmental stewards committed to conserving the country's rich natural heritage.

25/07/2026

[𝐃𝐏𝐘𝐒𝐏 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐, 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦—𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧]

The 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗖𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗗 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼) officially commenced its 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗥&𝗗) 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆on June 29, 2026, at the 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗰. (𝗠𝗕𝗥𝗟𝗖𝗙𝗜) 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗴𝘆. 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗸𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻, 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻, 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿. Centered on the Livestock sector under the Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) sector, the immersion introduced participants to research-based livestock production, sustainable farming practices, and innovative agricultural technologies.

The day began with an orientation on the history, mission, and programs of 𝗠𝗕𝗥𝗟𝗖𝗙𝗜, providing participants with an overview of the institution's contributions to livestock research and sustainable agriculture. Students then explored the livestock production area, where they learned about 𝗵𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, proper nutrition and feeding management, forage cultivation, quality assurance, and biosecurity practices. Participants also gained hands-on experience in 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 while observing practical livestock health management techniques, including dehorning procedures and proper medication administration.

The immersion concluded with a visit to the 𝗠𝗕𝗥𝗟𝗖𝗙𝗜 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, where participants learned about vermicomposting and the role of the Night Crawler (𝘌𝘶𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘶𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘦) in producing organic fertilizer and promoting sustainable waste management.

The first day of the R&D Immersion successfully bridged classroom learning with real-world agricultural applications, strengthening participants' appreciation for livestock innovation, sustainability, and the role of science and technology in advancing the 𝗔𝗔𝗡𝗥 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿.

16/07/2026

[𝐃𝐏𝐘𝐒𝐏 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟏: 𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧]

The 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗖𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗗 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟭, successfully brought together 𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 (𝟮𝟬) 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 from the 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (𝗣𝗦𝗛𝗦) 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀, 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗖𝗦𝗞𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 for a transformative three-week journey of learning, discovery, and innovation from 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟮 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

From the 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 and 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗖𝗢𝗘𝗟𝘀) 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, to immersive𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗥&𝗗) 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, intensive 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, and the culminating 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, DPYSP Mindanao Batch 1 embraced every opportunity to learn, collaborate, and develop research-driven solutions addressing real-world challenges in the 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝗔𝗡𝗥) 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿.

Beyond the lectures, field immersions, and research activities, the program fostered meaningful friendships across campuses, strengthened leadership and communication skills, and inspired participants to see science, technology, and innovation as powerful tools for creating positive changes in their communities. Guided by dedicated mentors (COELs), the distinguished pool of experts provided by the 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘂𝗺 SMAARRDEC, and partner institutions, the scholars grew not only as young researchers but also as future leaders committed to serving the nation through science.

This video celebrates the remarkable journey of DPYSP Mindanao Batch 1—a journey marked by curiosity, collaboration, resilience, and innovation. As one chapter comes to a close, it also marks the beginning of a lifelong commitment to scientific excellence, research, and service for a more sustainable and innovative Philippines.

𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀
𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀:
● 𝘉𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪 – 𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘰 & 𝘗𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘢
● 𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘢 – 𝘉𝘦𝘯&𝘉𝘦𝘯

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15/07/2026

[𝐃𝐏𝐘𝐒𝐏 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟓: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧]

The DOST-PCAARRD Youth Science Program in the Regions (Mindanao) successfully concluded the first week of its Community of Elders (COELs) Mentorship Sessions on June 26, 2026, at the CAEc EBP Hall, through a series of collaborative and interactive activities that challenged participants to transform innovative ideas into meaningful research concepts and entrepreneurial opportunities.

To establish a baseline and assess the participants' initial understanding of their respective sectors, the day began with a post-test, allowing participants to evaluate their existing knowledge before diving into the mentorship sessions. Following this, the morning session focused on Topic Selection and Brainstorming. This led into the first consultation, where participants worked closely with their mentors to refine their initial research concepts and identify relevant issues within the Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) sector.This consultation was facilitated by Dr. Della Grace G. Bacaltos, Dr. Irvin C. Generalao, and Dr. Purisima G. Bayacag, who provided valuable guidance, constructive feedback, and expert insights to help students strengthen the direction and feasibility of their proposed research ideas.

The afternoon session featured Dr. Karl P. Campos, Resource Person for Youth Entrepreneurship in AANR, who conducted an engaging Elevator Pitch Lecture. The activity equipped participants with practical communication and presentation skills, emphasizing the importance of delivering research ideas with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Through the lecture, students learned how to effectively communicate innovative concepts, capture their audience's interest, and articulate the potential impact of their proposed solutions.

As the first week of the COELs Mentorship Sessions comes to a close, the DOST-PCAARRD Youth Science Program in the Regions (Mindanao) continues to empower young innovators by cultivating research excellence, entrepreneurial thinking, and collaborative leadership. Through expert mentorship and
experiential learning, the program remains committed to developing future scientists, researchers, and changemakers who will contribute to sustainable development and innovation in the AANR sector and beyond.

06/07/2026

𝐃𝐏𝐘𝐒𝐏 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟒: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐀𝐍𝐑 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

The 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗖𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗗 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼) continued its 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟭 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 through the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗖𝗢𝗘𝗟𝘀) 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 held on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗔𝗘𝗰 𝗘𝗕𝗣 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, providing student participants with another meaningful opportunity to learn from experts and deepen their understanding of science, innovation, and professional development within the 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝗔𝗡𝗥) 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿.

The fourth day of the mentorship session highlighted the importance of knowledge application, entrepreneurship, and leadership in shaping future professionals who can contribute to sustainable development and innovation in the AANR sector.

The morning session featured 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗲𝗮 𝗔. 𝗝𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘇, mentor for Aquaculture, who delivered an insightful lecture on 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. The discussion provided participants with valuable perspectives on aquatic resource management, sustainable aquaculture practices, and the role of science and technology in strengthening aquatic industries.

The afternoon sessions continued with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗣. 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀, Resource Person for Youth Entrepreneurship in AANR, through his 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗔𝗡𝗥. The session emphasized the importance of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset in transforming AANR-related ideas into meaningful and sustainable opportunities.

The day concluded with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗖. 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗼, mentor for Leadership and Governance, through their 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗔𝗡𝗥 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵. The session highlighted the significance of effective leadership, collaboration, and responsible governance in advancing research initiatives and development efforts within the AANR sector.

Through the 𝗖𝗢𝗘𝗟𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, the 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗖𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗗 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼) continues to provide a platform where students can engage with experts, strengthen their competencies, and gain inspiration to become future researchers, leaders, and innovators.

The program remains committed to nurturing young minds who will contribute to sustainable solutions, scientific advancement, and transformative development in Mindanao and beyond.

02/07/2026

𝐃𝐏𝐘𝐒𝐏 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟑: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗖𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗗 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼) continued its 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟭 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 through the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗖𝗢𝗘𝗟𝘀) 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮) held on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗔𝗘𝗰 𝗘𝗕𝗣 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, providing student participants with meaningful opportunities to engage with experts and gain valuable insights in the fields of 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝗔𝗡𝗥).

The second day of the mentorship session featured distinguished mentors and resource persons who shared their expertise, experiences, and knowledge to strengthen the participants’ understanding of sustainability, innovation, and emerging developments within the AANR sector.

The morning sessions featured 𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗚. 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼𝘀, mentor for Environmental and Natural Resources, who delivered lectures on 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. The discussions highlighted the importance of sustainable resource management, environmental awareness, and adaptive strategies in addressing current and future environmental challenges.

The afternoon session continued with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗜𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗖. 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗼, mentor for Agricultural Engineering, through his 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. The session provided participants with insights into the role of engineering principles, innovation, and technology in improving agricultural systems and supporting sustainable agricultural development.

The day concluded with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗔. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲, Resource Person for Emerging Trends in AANR, through his 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀. The session emphasized the significance of technological advancement, innovation, and continuous learning in shaping the future direction of the AANR sector.

Through the 𝗖𝗢𝗘𝗟𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, the DOST- PCAARRD Youth Science Program in the Regions (Mindanao) continues to foster a dynamic learning environment where students can connect with experts, expand their knowledge, and develop a deeper appreciation for science, technology, and innovation.

The program remains committed to empowering future professionals, researchers, and innovators who will contribute to sustainable development and meaningful transformation in Mindanao and beyond.

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