𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐒𝐔, 𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑-𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬

Aiming to bridge the gap between research and real-world application, Partido State University (ParSU) Center for Food Safety Research and Extension (CFSRE) partnered with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – Special Area for Agricultural Development (BFAR-SAAD) Program for a strategic collaboration meeting on March 18, 2026 at the ParSU Boardroom,ensuring that food safety standards and fishery innovations work hand-in-hand for the benefit of communities.

During the meeting, both institutions identified priority programs and projects where collaboration can create meaningful impact.  This brainstorming session paved the way for future innovations that will bridge the gap between food safety science and practical fishery applications.

ParSU President Dr. Arnel B. Zarcedo highlighted that the initiative supports the University’s goal of leading in research, extension, and innovation that directly responds to community needs. Through CFSRE, the University continues to advance food safety standards, contamination monitoring, and disease surveillance. He concludes, “Through partnerships like this, we ensure that these efforts are amplified, reaching the sectors that need them most.”

Representing the BFAR – SAAD Program were Ruby G. Tud, Provincial Fishery Officer; Francis P. Bisco, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer; Josefa B. Tipono, SAAD Area Coordinator; Shaidel Satairapan, Agricultural Technologist; and Carlo Palaypayon, Goa Municipal Agricultural Officer.

Through this partnership, ParSU and BFAR-SAAD will help empower fisherfolk and local producers to deliver safer, higher-quality food while reducing health risks and improving productivity. More importantly, the collaboration supports sustainable fisheries and strengthens food security, ensuring that communities benefit from safer food, better livelihoods, and a more resilient local economy.

𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴: 𝘔𝘴. 𝘓𝘪𝘦𝘻𝘦𝘭 𝘈𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘦-𝘕𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘢, 𝘊𝘍𝘚𝘙𝘌 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳