NVSU RET

16/06/2024

Happy birthday to our incredibly dynamic boss, Sir Jessie! May your special day be filled with joy and happiness. Wishing you abundant blessings, Director!

10/06/2024

IN PHOTOS | Today’s flag raising ceremony was sponsored by the Research and Development Office at the Bayombong Campus and the Financial Management Services Office at the Bambang Campus.

University President Dr. Wilfredo A. Dumale Jr. congratulated all the staff who contributed to the university's attainment in the WURI 2024 rankings.

Moreover, the new “Bagong Pilipinas” pledge and hymn were recited and sung at the ceremony.

For news and updates, visit: www.nvsu.edu.ph




📸 IPPRC John Led Joaquin

04/06/2024

The Nueva Vizcaya State University through its Extension and Training Program headed by Director Maribel S. Bacena and staff Mr. Eric Son R. Dela Cruz participated in the 2nd National Agriculture and Fisheries Technology Exhibition (NAFTE) 2024 of the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) on June 4-6, 2024 at the Atrium, Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City.

With the theme “Makabago at Angkop na Teknolohiya: Tulong sa Patuloy na Pag unlad ng Magsasaka at Mangingisda para sa Bagong Pilipinas,” NVSU showcased different food products generated from local stock, fruits, and vegetables such as (1) Spoondigo Fish Cream Soup—a result of the DA ACEF funded project entitled “A Community-Based Enterprise on Instant Tilapia Cream Soup Production”, (2) Mushroom Chili Paste, (3) Pineapple Honey Ginger Tea, (4) Pineapple Jam, (5) Ginger Turmeric Tea, (6) Pinapaitan Instamix, and (7) Squarrot Instamix.

NVSU is one among the 44 exhibitors from the different SUCs and agencies in the country showcasing DA-BAR funded projects and products.

Mabuhay ang sektor ng agrikultura!

26/05/2024

Happy Birthday Madam Sheena! On this special day, we celebrate not just the passing of another year, but the wonderful person you are and the incredible contributions you make to our team. Your dedication and positive attitude inspire us all every day.

May your birthday be filled with joy, laughter, and all the things that make you happiest. Here's to another year of success, health, and prosperity.

20/05/2024

The NVSU faculty and staff demonstrated their unwavering support to Dr. Jonar I. Yago, the Vice President for Research Extension and Training of NVSU, during the Public forum of Tarlac Agricultural University's Search for the Next University President on May 16, 2024.

In Dr. Yago's presentation of his planned Vision, Mission and goals, he highlighted the importance of "empowering minds, enriching communities, and connecting globally." These core concepts cover his plans for the faculty, non-teaching, administration, alumni, students, and other stakeholders of the University.

Congratulations, Dr. Yago! We are with you on your Presidency journey, and your RET family is so proud of you!

Photos by: Astrid Yago and Ramon P. Bangao, Jr

20/05/2024

In a quest for innovation, the Nueva Vizcaya State University's Research, Extension, and Training Program conducted a benchmarking activity at Tarlac Agricultural University on May 15, 2024.

The RET program headed by the two directors- Dr. Jessie Pascual P. Bitog, Director for Research and Development and Dr. Maribel S. Bacena visited the different centers and facilities of TAU including Rootcrops Research & Training Center, Shared Service Facility of Engineered Bamboo Production, Bamboo Sanctuary and Bamboo Training Center.

The benchmarking activity aimed to gather insights to contribute significantly in the research, development and extension activities particularly on the implementation of NVSU RET’s projects.

Thank you so much, Tarlac Agricultural University!

16/05/2024

HAPPENING NOW: Tarlac Agricultural University Search for the Next University President 'Public Forum'

Godbless, VP Jonar Ingan Yago!

16/05/2024

Wishing you the best of luck, VP Jonar Ingan Yago! God bless you!

13/05/2024

The NVSU RET supports the candidacy of our Vice President! We wish you the best of luck on this endeavor. May God bless you on this journey, VP Jonar Ingan Yago! We are very proud of you! 👏

12/05/2024

Happy Mother's day to all the amazing moms! Thank you for all your hardwork & sacrifices ❤️

10/05/2024

True to its commitment to community engagement, the College of Forestry, Environment, and Resources Management (CFERM) conducts today, May 10, 2024, a one-day awareness training on trees producing non-timber products at Lower Magapuy, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.

The said activity aims to educate and engage 35 selected members of the local community in understanding and appreciating the immense value of trees that provide products other than wood, as well as a variety of services.

Dr. Arvin P. Vallesteros and Dr. Shierel F. Vallesteros discussed the topics of Introduction to the TPNTP Project and Propagation and Conservation Approach for TPNTP, respectively. One of the highlights of the activity was the taste testing of a jam produced out of the fruit of a tree producing non-timber products.

The said awareness and training program was facilitated by For. Melanie A. Ibarra, Mr. Jeremy V. Dasalla, Ruby Anne T. Antonio, and For. Kenn O. Querido.

News by: Jeremy Dasalla
Photos: CFERM

10/05/2024

𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟰 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 : 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The R&D program conducts a week long monitoring and evaluation of institutionally funded projects. During the fourth day, faculty researchers from the College of Business Education presented the accomplishments of their projects.

Projects presented were:
1. Job Satisfaction and Teaching Performance of the Faculty Members in the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU), Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
2. The Relationship Between Women's Labor Participation and Their Influence in the Household Decisions: The Case of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines
3. Higher Education Research and Innovation Project (Bridging Innovation to Market: For Healthy and Sustainable Futures)

Thank you so much, CBE and congratulations on your accomplishments!

10/05/2024

𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟯 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 : 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The R&D program conducts a week long monitoring and evaluation of institutionally funded projects. During the third day, faculty researchers from the College of Teacher Education presented the accomplishments of their projects.

Projects presented were:
1. Research Engagement, Attitudes, and Challenges among NVSU Faculty Members: A Basis for Research Productivity
2. Predictors of Academic Performance among the Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education Studies
3. Organoleptic Evaluation of Homemade Spaghetti Noodles Fortified with Squash (Cucurbita maxima) and Malunggay (Moringa oleifea) Leaf as Nutritive Snacks
4. Munbibinnano: An Analysis of Loanwords of Selected Ifugao Native Songs

Thank you so much, CTE and congratulations on your accomplishments!

10/05/2024

𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟯 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 : 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲

The R&D program conducts a week long monitoring and evaluation of institutionally funded projects. During the third day, faculty researchers from the College of Veterinary Medicine presented the accomplishments of their projects.

Projects presented were:
1. Development of Rabbit Dung plus Neem Leaves; Lemon Grass and Combination of these plant as Mosquito Coil Repellent
2. Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Domestic Rabbits (Orytolagus cuniculus) Raised under Different Production Systems
3. Studies on Gastrointestinal Histomorphology and F***l Ammonia Levels of Meat-Type Rabbit Crosses (Oryctolagus Cuniculus) Fed with Different Rations in Nueva Vizcaya
4. Growth Performance and Meat Evaluation of Meat-Type Crosses of Rabbits (Oryctolagus Cuniculus) Fed with Different Types of Rations in Nueva Vizcaya
5. Comparative Experimental Analysis of Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) Urine and Manure Across Different Feed Rations

Thank you so much, CVM and congratulations on your accomplishments!

10/05/2024

𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟯 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 : 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

The R&D program conducts a week long monitoring and evaluation of institutionally funded projects. During the third day, faculty researchers from the College of Engineering presented the accomplishments of their projects.

Projects presented were:
1. Board Exam Performance of the Engineering Graduates of NVSU
2. Aeroponics Production of Cherry Tomato Using Aquaponic Water
3. Design, Fabrication and Evaluation of a Portable Spiral Water Wheel Pump for Irrigation
4. Growth Performance of Lettuce Using Biogas Effluent as Nutrient Solution under Vertical Hydroponics System
5. Design, Fabrication and Evaluation of Substrate Helical Ribbon Type Mixer for Mushroom Production
6. Estimating Crop Evapotranspiration of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) by Normalized Difference Vegetation Index
7. Design and Performance Evaluation of Batch Type Rotary Drum Ginger Washer

Thank you so much, CE and congratulations on your accomplishments!

10/05/2024

𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 : 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆

The R&D program conducts a week long monitoring and evaluation of institutionally funded projects. During the second day, faculty researchers from the College of Human Ecology presented the accomplishments of their projects.

Projects presented were:
1. Utilization of Squash and Carrots (squarrot) Enriched with Citrus for Main Dish Preparation
2. Needs Assessment of Tourism Industry in Nueva Vizcaya: Basis for Training Plan

Thank you so much, CHE and congratulations on your accomplishments!

10/05/2024

𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 : 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 & 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀

The R&D program conducts a week long monitoring and evaluation of institutionally funded projects. During the first day, faculty researchers from the College of Arts & Sciences presented the accomplishments of their projects.

Projects presented were:
1. NCAT: A Computer Adaptive Testing Selection for Incoming freshmen and Transferees
2. Multi-Tier Mental Health Program: Promoting Wellness in NVSU
3. Validation and Evaluation of VAS -TE instrument and web-based system development
4. The Freshmen/ Transferees Survival: The NVSU College Readiness Program
5. Boarding House Finder in the Municipality of Bayombong for NVSU Students
6. NVSU KnowledgeHub: Open Access R&D Outputs Repository System
7. Implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) with Active Directory Federation Services for Enhanced Authentication and Security in Nueva Vizcaya State University Web Applications

Thank you so much, CAS and congratulations on your accomplishments!

30/04/2024

Thank you, CVAARRD!

30/04/2024

Day 2 of the 2024 Luzon Regional Scientific Meeting

The day 2 of plenary sessions focused on how different technologies could be used to transform the food system such as space technology, digital technologies, and relevant 4th Industrial revolution technologies.

Further, attendees were also inspired by the sharing of Rural Rising Philippines about the stories, challenges, and resolutions of the overproduction of farmers. The event could be a platform to propose different programs, projects, and activities that could significantly contribute in addressing the pressisng issues concerning food system.

The activity is organized by the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) in partnership with DOST Luzon Cluster with the theme "Beyond Farm Productivity: Transforming the Philippine Food System to Address Equity, Consumer Helath, and Environmental Issues."

30/04/2024

LOOK: NVSU IPTBM Project Staff attends in the Semi-Annual Review of IPTBM Projects at QSU Cabarroguis

A Semi-Annual Monitoring and Evaluation of DOST-PCAARRD Funded Projects of IPTBM RAISE Program in Cagayan Valley was conducted today, April 29, 2024, at Quirino State University, Cabarroguis Campus, Quirino Province.

Dr. Sony P. Aquino, the IPTBM Project Leader of the "Project 1A. Enhancement of IPTBM Office in Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) through the RAISE Program in Cagayan Valley", presented the semi-annual accomplishment report of the project to the DOST-PCAARRD Technology Transfer and Promotion Division Team. He was accompanied by the Project Technical Assistant II, Mr. Eduard P. Bragado, for the monitoring and evaluation of the project accomplishments.

The TTPD Team commended NVSU IPTBM Team for being the first and only CMI to conduct the re-echo seminar within the second quarter of project implementation with 50 NVSU faculty members trained in Intellectual Property management.

This activity was participated by the RAISE Program implementers in Cagayan Valley under the leadership of Dr. Eva U. Cammayo of Isabela State University along with its component projects in NVSU, Batanes State College, Quirino State University, Cagayan State University and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and ATBI, ABH and KM Project of Isabela State University.

Ms. Mae Dagaas, DOST-PCAARRD SSRS of TTPD, reiterated the DOST guidelines and instructions on project management to effectively implement the project deliverables and on time submission of necessary documents to be accomplished by the project team in each CMI.

JOB WELL DONE, Cagayan Valley!
Let's RAISE Together! 🫡🫡🫡

Photos: CTTO

29/04/2024

The Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) showcased its commitment to scientific innovation by participating in the 2024 Luzon Regional Scientific Meeting in NGN Gran Hotel, Tuguegarao City with the theme "Beyond Farm Productivity: Transforming the Philippine Food System to Address Equity, Consumer Health, and Environmental Issues."

The activity, organized by the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) in partnership with DOST Luzon Cluster, aims to convene scientists, leaders, researchers, faculty, and students across Luzon to discuss pressing issues concerning the food system. It also serves as a platform to showcase R&D initiatives through plenary sessions and poster presentation.

NVSU also engaged in scientific knowledge sharing through a poster presentation of the completed project “PostHarvest Systems Improvement along ‘Satsuma’ Mandarin Value Chain” by Dr. Jessie Pascual P. Bitog, project leader, and staff Engr. Clyde D. Mendoza, and Kristine Mae V. Camposa.

The 2-day event is also participated by the NVSU Bambang Research Campus Coordinator Dr. Reymund Derilo and R&D Staff Sheena Lyn V. Ramos.

17/04/2024

LOOK: A Focused Group Discussion (FGD) with local farmers from the Cabuluan Citrus Growers Association in Cabuluan, Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya was conducted on April 6, 2024, to come up with the needed data for the project "Postharvest Systems Improvement of Selected Horticultural Value Chains." The FGD was conducted by the project team led by Dr. Jessie Pascual P. Bitog, Director for R&D and Project leader, and staff Engr. Clyde D. Mendoza, Kristine Mae V. Camposa, and two Egineering students.

Mr. Jayson P. Lammag, president of Cabuluan Citrus Growers Association (CCGA), warmly welcomed the NVSU team during their visit, provided support to the team, and was also present during the discussion. The purpose of this activity was to obtain valuable information about the farming practices, conditions of the citrus farm, and perspectives from the farmers to enhance the project's outcomes and effectiveness as well as gathered data on the postharvest losses along the citrus-satsuma value chain.

The FGD is part of the project implementation. The project was funded by the DOST-PCAARRD under the "Strategic Postharvest Research for Innovative and Novel Technologies for Horticulture Industry Development (SPRINT-Hort)" program.

News by: Keyci Camposa
Photos: Project team

12/04/2024

Happening now: Day 2 of 3 of the Proposal Writeshop for DOST-PCAARRD and DA-BAR funding at Sunshine Resort, Dinadiawan, Aurora

NVSU President Wilfredo A. Dumale, Jr. showed his support to the faculty researchers in packaging their proposals through an inspirational message.

The proponents are set to present their proposals for critiquing this afternoon.

11/04/2024

Happening now: Day 1 of 3 of the Proposal Writeshop for DOST-PCAARRD and DA-BAR funding at Sunshine Resort, Dinadiawan, Aurora

As part of the NVSU R&D's resource generation efforts, NVSU faculty researchers from the different colleges convene at Dinadiawan, Aurora to package research proposals for possible funding. The aim of the writeshop is to assist faculty researchers in packaging their proposals ready for submission to DOST-PCAARD and DA-BAR : (1) Rattan, (2) Bamboo, (3) Technology Commercialization for Citrus, (4) Banana, (5) Regional Center for Post-Harvest Research and Development, (6) NVSU Water Impounding Project, and (7) Saging ng Pag asa: Establishing the NVSU Banana Resources Research and Training Center.

The writeshop commenced with an opening program facilitated by the R&D program headed by the R&D Director Dr. Jessie Pascual P. Bitog.

18/03/2024

Happening Now: Technology Transfer Week Opening Program

Guest Speaker: Dr. Juanito T. Batalon, DOST-PCAARRD Deputy Executive Director for Research and Development

Welcome to NVSU, Dr. Batalon!

18/03/2024

Nueva Vizcaya State University bagged the 1st Best Poster Award for the presentation of the paper entitled ‘Tissue Culture and Macro Propagation of Saba: Cagayan Valley's Planting Material Support System for Banana’ by Dr. Elbert A. Sana, and 3rd Best Paper for the presentation of the paper 'Optimizing Water Requirement for Citrus Production' by Dr. Jessie Pascual P. Bitog, during the International Conference on Agricultural Sciences and Technology (ICAST 2024), held in Angeles City, Pampanga, today, March 15, 2024.

For more information, visit: https://www.nvsu.edu.ph/news-events/nvsu-wins-best-poster-award-in-icast-2024

Nueva Vizcaya State University bagged the 1st Best Poster Award for the presentation of the paper entitled ‘Tissue Culture and Macro Propagation of Saba: Cagayan Valley's Planting Material Support System for Banana’ during the International Conference on Agricultural Sciences and Technology (ICAST 2024), held in Angeles City, Pampanga, today, March 15, 2024.

For more information, visit: https://www.nvsu.edu.ph/news-events/nvsu-wins-best-poster-award-in-icast-2024

18/03/2024

"TechXChange: igniting Innovation, Accelerating Commercialization"

12/03/2024

Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) showcased its commitment to fostering strategic partnerships and driving corporate excellence as it extended a three-day technical assistance provision to DCMC Corporation through the College of Business Education, from March 7th to March 9th, 2024. This collaborative endeavor aimed to empower DCMC Corporation in crafting a robust vision and mission statement while formulating a strategic plan geared towards sustainable growth.

The technical assistance provision, facilitated by NVSU team marked a significant milestone in the journey of DCMC Corporation towards organizational excellence and strategic alignment. Leveraging NVSU's rich expertise in strategic planning, the collaboration sought to equip DCMC Corporation with the tools, insights, and frameworks necessary to navigate complex business landscapes and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

News by: Kat Tucay

12/03/2024

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: 𝗡𝗩𝗦𝗨 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝟮-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗞𝗦𝗣

Aimed at equipping faculty researchers with the necessary skills and understanding for conducting indigenous research, the project implementers of the CHED-funded program '𝑵𝒖𝒆𝒗𝒂 𝑽𝒊𝒛𝒄𝒂𝒚𝒂 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆, 𝑬𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔' under the StudyPH program conducted a two-day advanced training on documenting Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSP) on March 11-12, 2024, at Disadeco Resort and Sports Complex in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.

The training, titled '𝑬𝑵𝑹𝑰𝑪𝑯: 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏,' is designed to capacitate the faculty and staff from Nueva Vizcaya State University implementing the StudyPh program, providing them with new methodologies and frameworks for indigenous research. It was also attended by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples- IKSP team.

Distinguished speakers, recognized as high-caliber and experienced researchers and professors in the field of indigenous research, presented insightful lectures. On the first day, Dr. Analyn Salvador-Amores, an Anthropology Professor from the University of the Philippines, discussed 'Indigenous Research Methodologies,' while Dr. Charita A. Delos Reyes, a Professor of History from the same University, provided a lecture on 'Writing Ethnohistory.' On the second day, Ms. Ma. Lourdes Carmella Jade D. Pangilinan, the City Tourism Officer of San Fernando, Pampanga, shared invaluable insights on 'Gastronomy and Food Mapping.'

The training went beyond theoretical discussions, offering hands-on workshops and practical sessions during parallel workshop sessions. Workshops focused on: (1) Application of Fieldwork Methodologies with Dr. Amores as the trainer, (2) Locating IPs’ Voices in Shaping Ethnohistory with Dr. Delos Reyes as the trainer, (3) Gastronomy, and (4) Food Anthropology with Ms. Pangilinan as the trainer.

The project implementers also gained additional knowledge from visual ethnographer Mr. Ruston Banal, who integrates photography, cinema, and conventional art production in his creative works.

Finally, University President Dr. Wilfredo A. Dumale, Jr. showed his support to the project team through an inspirational message.

As a way forward, the project implementers are expected to apply their learnings as they go into the field to document and showcase the rich cultural heritage of Nueva Vizcaya through culture and tourism