NVSU RET

30/01/2025

Your RET family is behind you all the way! We strongly and proudly support our Vice President for Research, Extension, and Training in his candidacy for the presidency of Mariano Marcos State University. Wishing you success as you take this bold step toward transformative leadership!

For more information about Dr. Jonar I. Yago, scan the QR code or click this link: https://shorturl.at/K9mgK

23/01/2025

Happiest birthday to our very passionate colleague, Sir Eduard! Your dedication and passion inspire everyone around you. Wishing you a day filled with joy, love, and everything you deserve. Cheers to more success and happiness ahead!

20/01/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗗𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗔𝗪𝗗) 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲

As part of the NVSU-Green Carbon Incorporated project partnership aimed at reducing methane emissions in the province, a training session was conducted last January 10, 2025, attended by Municipal Agriculturists and farmers from Bayombong, Solano, Villaverde, and Dupax del Norte.

The program began with a warm welcome and orientation from Dr. Jessie Pascual P. Bitog, Project Leader of the AWD Project.
Ms. Ma. Theresa M. Jaraza, Manager of Green Carbon, Inc., provided an introduction to Green Carbon, Incorporated, setting the stage for the technical discussions. Dr. Patrick M. Rocamora, Project Leader of the AWD-Methane Project at UPLB, presented an in-depth discussion on the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) Technology for Irrigated Rice.

Participants also gained hands-on experience in the installation of pipes and gas chambers, essential components of methane monitoring in AWD systems.

The project team leading the training comprises esteemed experts: Dr. Jessie Pascual P. Bitog, Dr. Elbert A. Sana, Dr. Aldwin D. Pablo, and Ms. Marnellie L. Pini.

This initiative promotes sustainable rice farming and innovation aimed at helping our farmers.

NVSU extends its deepest gratitude to Green Carbon, Inc for this project!

Photos by: Mr. Ramon P. Bangao, Jr.

20/01/2025

Today, we mark an important chapter in the R&D program as we bid farewell to Dr. Bitog with gratitude for his leadership and warmly welcome Dr. Busa as our new R&D Director. Here’s to continued growth and innovation!

17/01/2025

Happiest birthday to our ever-charming colleague, Ma'am Keyci! Your positivity and vibrant energy light up the office, and you've inspired us more than you know. We’ll truly miss having you around, but today is all about celebrating YOU! Cheers to you and all the amazing things ahead!

17/01/2025

Happy birthday to our wonderful colleague, Ma'am Ana! We hope your day is full of happiness, love, and all the things you enjoy. Thank you for everything you do—we’re so lucky to have you with us. Have an amazing birthday!

15/01/2025

Happiest birthday to our amazing colleague, Ma'am Gina! Your hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment inspire us all every day. May this year bring you more success, happiness, and countless reasons to celebrate. Cheers to you and all the amazing things you do!

14/01/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: 𝗕𝗣𝗜-𝗡𝗩𝗦𝗨 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳

This morning, the project “𝘽𝙋𝙄-𝙉𝙑𝙎𝙐 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙣 𝙎𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩” kicked off through a successful inception meeting.

The project, funded by the Bureau of Plant Industry, aims to boost corn productivity in Region 2 through three key components:
1. Production of Registered Seeds: Focused on BPI-priority white and yellow corn open-pollinated varieties.
2. Seed Distribution: Providing seeds to BPI-accredited seed growers.
3. Student Entrepreneurship: Empowering students with opportunities to engage in agribusiness.

The project will be spearheaded by the College of Agriculture, with Dr. Judelyn Ocbus-Guimbungan serving as the project leader. She will be joined by team members Dr. Elbert A. Sana and Dr. Aldwin D. Pablo.

The inception meeting served as a platform to present the project’s objectives, discuss its framework, and address potential challenges before implementation. Key attendees included the project team, R&D staff, and administrative office heads, who actively contributed insights to ensure the project’s success.

Photos by Ramon P. Bangao, Jr.

08/01/2025

Happiest birthday to one of the amazing staff members supporting the Vice President for Research, Extension, and Training! Wishing you a birthday filled with happiness, laughter, and well-deserved success!

06/01/2025

To our amazing colleague, happiest birthday! May this new chapter of your life bring you boundless happiness, success, and wonderful moments to cherish. Enjoy your day!

10/12/2024

Happiest birthday to our dedicated and hardworking colleague, Engr. Clyde! Wishing you a fantastic day and a year filled with success and happiness!

10/12/2024

Happy Anniversary, Cagayan Valley Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research and Development! Thank you for your strong partnership and continued support.

Congratulations, NVSU!

06/12/2024

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: 𝗡𝗩𝗦𝗨 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮-𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘅

The Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) team proudly achieved 2nd place for "Best Technology" (Innovative Technology) in the Regional Technology Transfer Day "Technology Pitching" event held on December 5, 2024, at the ISU Climate Change Building, Isabela State University, Echague, Isabela. Representing NVSU, Ms. Adhelyn Jane Q. Obtial presented the innovative "Serpentina-Papaitan Mix."

The event, organized under the Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation System Enhancement in Cagayan Valley (RAISE-CV) Program, was a highlight of the 46th CVAARRD Founding Anniversary Celebration, with the theme, "Future Harvests and Sustainable Horizons: Innovating AANR to Foster Resilient and Greener Communities."

The Technology Pitching served as a platform for researchers and developers from State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Research and Development Institutes (RDIs) to showcase mature technologies. It also fostered partnerships between academia and industry to strengthen knowledge exchange and technology transfer.

NVSU also presented other promising technologies at the event. Dr. Evangeline H. Castro showcased "Ginger Turmeric Chips," which garnered an initial agreement with MJ's Food Products, signaling potential commercialization. Eduard P. Bragado highlighted the unique "Katmon Jam," another testament to NVSU’s innovative efforts.

RAISE (Project 1.A) project is headed by Dr. Sony P. Aquino, NVSU IPTBM - Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management Chief.

NVSU also extends its congratulations to the following technology/product developers:

Ginger-Turmeric Chips by Dr. Evangeline H. Castro and Ms. Ermelinda P. Depayso;
Katmon Jam by Dr. Shierel F. Vallesteros and Dr. Teresita B. Barangay; and
Serpentina-Papaitan Mix by Ms. Adhelyn Jane Q. Obtial, Ms. Herminigilda M. Epie, Mr. Arnulfo W. Maur and Ms. Revelita G. Rosana

Congratulations, NVSU and Happy anniversary, Cagayan Valley Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research and Development!

05/12/2024

The College of Forestry, Environment and Resources Management (CFERM) conducted a training on vegetative propagation of Katmon cuttings on December 4, 2024, at Brgy. Magapuy, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, a community the college has an existing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with.

The training aims to educate and engage selected members of Brgy. Magapuy in understanding and appreciating the immense value of trees that produce products other than wood, as well as a variety of services. The said training is a component of an existing institutionally funded Extension and Training Project titled “Promoting the Values of Trees Providing Non-Timber Products.”

The training was facilitated by a team of five experts from CFERM, namely: Dr. Shierel F. Vallesteros, Dr. Arvin P. Vallesteros, For. Ruby Ann T. Antonio, For. Kenn O. Querido, and Mr. Jeremy V. Dasalla.

News and photos by: Mr. Jeremy V. Dasalla

28/11/2024

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: 𝗡𝗩𝗦𝗨, 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗙𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗠𝗢𝗔 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU), the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Santa Fe, and the Reotutar Institute of Science, Art and Trades, Inc. (RISATI) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to launch the"𝙉𝙑𝙎𝙐-𝙇𝙂𝙐 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖 𝙁𝙚-𝙍𝙄𝙎𝘼𝙏𝙄 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙙 𝙂𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙢 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩."

This two-year project (2024–2026) is a collaborative effort of the faculty reseaerchers from the College of Agriculture headed by its project leader Dr. Jane B. Bacani. It aims to address LGU Santa Fe’s concerns on orchid protection and resource development. It focuses on germplasm conservation, micropropagation, and sustainable marketing to preserve and utilize the orchid biodiversity of the municipality.

To kick off the project, a training session was held, covering topics such as orchid identification, habitat exploration, and conservation practices. Participants also engaged in hands-on activities led by Project Consultant Fernando B. Aurigue, gaining practical knowledge on orchid habitats and ethical collection methods.

This partnership is a significant step toward protecting Santa Fe’s orchid species while fostering research, conservation, and sustainable resource development.

Thank you LGU-Sta Fe and RISATI for this partnership!

27/11/2024

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: 𝗡𝗩𝗦𝗨 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) held an inception meeting on November 26, 2024 for two significant projects funded by the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) under the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF) program. These initiatives aim to boost the university's research capabilities and contribute to agricultural and industry advancements.

The first project, 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 (𝙋𝘾𝙍𝘿𝘾) 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙀𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨, focuses on upgrading PCRDC’s laboratory facilities. With a funding allocation of ₱5 million and Dr. Elbert A. Sana as the project leader, this initiative is set to provide enhanced science-based support services for pest and disease diagnosis, soil and plant tissue analyses, and indexing. The project aims to strengthen the center's support for citrus growers and researchers across the country by acquiring advanced equipment.

The second project, 𝙐𝙥𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝙉𝙪𝙚𝙫𝙖 𝙑𝙞𝙯𝙘𝙖𝙮𝙖 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮, aims to enhance NVSU’s food processing center. With a funding allocation of ₱5 million and under the leadership of Dr. Maria Teresa Fulgencio, the initiative will enhance facilities and processes to add value to agricultural products, promoting innovation and preparing local goods for the market.

The inception meeting gathered key stakeholders, including representatives from DA-ACEF/BAR, the Chief and Heads of NVSU administrative offices, and members of the respective project teams. Discussions centered on project implementation strategies, milestones, and operational plans to ensure the timely and effective delivery of objectives.

Thank you, DA-BAR!