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PhD in Aquaculture Students Lead First Seagrass Ecosystem Assessment in Dasol, Pangasinan

Oct. 24, 2023

Alvin Reyes | SCO

Graduate students of the College of Fisheries taking PhD in Aquaculture conducted a two-day assessment of the seagrass ecosystem in Dasol, Pangasinan on March 18-19, 2023 to determine the present status of the said ecosystem in the area. In coordination with the Dasol Municipal Agriculture Office, Ms. Villalyn N. Orias, the focal person for fisheries assisted the group to identify the sites in Barangay Tambobong and Uli. The activity included the evaluation and collection of samples using the transect-quadrat method, assessment of species composition, seagrass cover, relative density, biomass estimate, environmental quality, as well as the presence of associated microbenthic fauna. In terms of water quality, important parameters were monitored using digital equipment while the characteristics of the sediment were determined at the Regional Soils Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 3. Meanwhile, the disturbances and management measures were identified through personal interviews with the key informants. Initial results disclosed that Tambobong was more polluted than Uli that could be due to anthropogenic factors, as the area is one of Dasol’s tourist destinations. In addition, the local government has underdeveloped Coastal Resource Management plan to support the sustainability of the town’s aquatic resources. The findings were forwarded to the Municipal Agriculture Office and the researchers received commendation for pioneering an initiative that will provide basis in identifying management strategies for the town’s vital ecosystem. Dasol is one of the coastal municipalities of Pangasinan with rich fisheries resources and because of its significant production of salt with almost 10,000 salt beds operating across coastal and riverine villages, the town was dubbed as the “Home of Quality Salt”. 

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CLSU Secures P7.4M Innovation Grant from DEPDev to Boost Food MSMEs in the Region

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) through the College of Home Science and Industry-Department of Food Science and Technology (DFST) received a financial grant from the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev), amounting to P7,446,200.00, to enhance its capacity to support local food businesses in the region. The funding for the project, "Enhancement of the CLSU Sensory and Consumer Science Laboratory for Accelerated Food Product Development for Central Luzon MSMEs," will be utilized to support at least 70 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in developing and refining new food products, helping them become more competitive in the market. According to Dr. Joel G. Juvinal, current Head of DFST and the designated Project Leader for the grant, one of its objectives is the acquisition of advanced equipment and new tools that will directly support the laboratory's efforts to provide high-level scientific and technical assistance to its partner MSMEs. The project aims to significantly reduce product development failures and increase commercialization success. This will be done by upgrading laboratory facilities and equipment, offering structured sensory and consumer testing services, and building a regional database of consumer insights. “It will serve as a sustainable platform for industry-academe collaboration, empower local food entrepreneurs, and contribute to regional economic development through innovation-driven support for small-scale food enterprises in Central Luzon,” Dr. Juvinal said. Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, University President, extended his sincere gratitude to the DepDev for supporting the university's mission to improve the community and pledged the responsible and efficient use of the grant to ensure the greatest benefit for the region’s food industry. The grant received was one of the 11 new projects approved for funding under the 2025 Innovation Grants by DEPDev, which are designed to strengthen local communities and industries, enhance public service delivery, restore and protect vital ecosystems, and advance safety and resilience.

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CLSU CAT On Wheels Makes a Stop at Talugtug National Highschool

Bringing college admission services closer to learners, the CLSU Testing and Evaluation Center (CTEC) makes a stop at Talugtug National High School today, November 19, 2025, to assist Grade 12 students in processing their CLSU College Admission Test (CLSU CAT) online applications. Through the CLSU CAT On Wheels initiative, CTEC continues to provide students with convenient, school-based support, helping aspiring CLSUans take confident steps toward quality higher education. Catch the REMAINING STOPS of CLSU CAT on Wheels! November 24 – San Jose City National High School November 27 – Ligaya National High School (Gabaldon)

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CLSU Hosts UC-SEARCA Int'l Summer Short-term Program 2025

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through its International Affairs Office (IAO), in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and the Southeast Asian University Consortium for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC), formally opened the International Summer Short-term Program (ISSP) 2025 on Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability yesterday, November 17, 2025. Now in its fifth year, the joint program highlights key sustainability areas, including crop biotechnology, mushroom pharming, and precision and digital agriculture. As an affiliate member of the University Consortium, CLSU continues to advance mutually beneficial partnerships by maximizing the shared expertise of member institutions through collaborative research, staff and student mobility programs, and strengthened academic linkages. On its first day, 23 participants from UC-affiliates and other participating institutions in Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines were welcomed to CLSU through a courtesy call with University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, led by IAO Director Dr. Parsons N. Hail, followed by a campus riding tour. Afterward, participants toured around the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, with a courtesy call at the Office of the City Mayor, Hon. Baby Armi L. Alvarez. They also had the opportunity to visit several key research and development centers, including the Department of Agriculture– Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (DA-PhilMech), the DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), the Green Innovation for Tomorrow Corporation (GIFT Corp.) rice husk–fired power plant, and the DA-Philippine Carabao Center (PCC). During the opening program and socialization night, SEARCA Center Director Dr. Mercedita S. Sombilla delivered her message of support, recognizing the program’s ongoing efforts to champion sustainable and innovative agricultural practices across Southeast Asia. Ms. Blessie Saez, Senior Program Associate for SEARCA’s Education and Collective Learning Department, shared various opportunities available through SEARCA and the University Consortium that benefit both students and faculty members of partner institutions. Dr. Khin Mar Cho, an international agriculture, food systems, and nutrition specialist and adjunct professor of the University, also delivered an inspirational message to the international and local participants. The two-week activity, running from November 16 to 30, offers three specialized tracks: Sustainable Crop Biotechnology: Basic Molecular Biology Techniques for Bacterial Identification hosted by PhilRice; Sustainable Mushroom Pharming hosted by the College of Science and the Center for Tropical Mushroom Research and Development (CTMRD); and Precision and Digital Agriculture hosted by the University Research and Extension Office and the Precision and Digital Agriculture Center (PreDict). Over the next few days, participants are set to engage in knowledge-sharing sessions, cultural immersion activities, laboratory work, institutional tours, and extension activities as part of their holistic learning experience.

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