November 7, 2025

In pursuit of stronger collaborations for sustainable fisheries development, Partido State University (ParSU) hosted the 4th Quarter Lagonoy Gulf Integrated Fishery and Aquatic Resources Management Council (IFARMC) Meeting on November 7, 2025, at the RDE Hall.

The event gathered representatives from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) – Philippines, WWF – Malaysia, and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Regional Office V, led by Regional Fisheries Training and Fisherfolk Coordination Division Chief Joelle M. Benavides and Lagonoy Gulf IFARMC Chair Arnel Boholst. 

The agenda featured updates on the Collaborative Access to Tracking Community Handling of Fisheries Information, Science, and Harvest (CATCHFISH) system, as well as end-user feedback, a presentation of FMAI research and results, updates on fisheries registration and licensing, an update from the IFARMC representative, and an interactive session with Malaysian delegates. 

In his message of support, ParSU President Dr. Arnel B. Zarcedo emphasized the importance of collective action, stating, “Together, we form a powerful alliance, anchored on the belief that sustainability is not just a concept, but a commitment to the generations of fishers who will cast their nets long after we are gone.”

 Developed by ParSU College of Engineering and Computational Sciences faculty and personnel, CATCHFISH is an ICT-based tool designed to optimize fishing data, promote sustainable practices, and advance fisheries development. 

The Malaysian delegation included Siti Zainab Omar, Muhammad Rozaimyie Sedin, Mohd Fadzliee Asmat, Aarston Friend Dickson, Mohammad Rizal Socradji, Musli Sappan, Mohammad Khairul Ismail, Normina Hussin, Abd Lajid Ammin, Raidah Mohd Saruji, Dr. Muhammad Naimullah, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Hanafi Idris. Participants also came from coastal municipalities across the Lagonoy Gulf, including Tiwi, Rapu-Rapu, Bacacay, Malilipot, Tabaco, and Malinao (Albay); Sagñay, Tigaon, San Jose, Lagonoy, Presentacion, and Caramoan (Camarines Sur); and Virac, Bato, and San Andres (Catanduanes). 

The innovation was previously showcased at the 25th National Tuna Congress (September 2025) and presented to LGU Fisheries Extension Officers in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro (March 2025). It was also recognized by WWF–Philippines in November 2024 for its contribution to sustainable fisheries management.

Through this initiative, ParSU continues to champion sustainable marine resource management, strengthen partnerships with global and local stakeholders, and advance innovations that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals 9, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, 14, Life Below Water, and 17, Partnerships for the Goals. 

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘴: 𝘔𝘳. 𝘙𝘦𝘺 𝘗𝘦ñ𝘢𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢

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To further strengthen its research engagement in inclusive and sustainable fisheries and coastal resource management, Partido State University (ParSU) participated in the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 (PSSFNS 2) held on October 21–23, 2025, at Mindanao State University–Marawi City. 

With the theme “From Recognition to Action: Advancing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Philippines”, the symposium gathered researchers, practitioners, and advocates nationwide to share studies and experiences that promote sustainable and inclusive small-scale fisheries management.

Among the presenters and ParSU delegates was Maria Christina G. Garcia, who discussed “Gender-Related Values and Preferences of Resource Users in a Municipal Marine Protected Area in the Philippines,” highlighting how social and cultural values shape resource use and conservation practices. Meanwhile, Michael P. Vale shared insights from his study, “Engendering Women’s Economic Contributions to Household Welfare: The Case of Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans) Fishing in San Jose, Camarines Sur,” which examined the economic roles of women in local fishing communities.

Adding to these gender-focused studies, Dr. Hazel Jean C. Pesino presented her work on “Gender Participation and Access to Fishery Value Chains in Partido Area, Philippines,” emphasizing equitable opportunities and participation across fisheries value chains. Rounding out the ParSU presentations, Sherry A. Combis shared “Ethnographic Stories of Resilience, Survival, and Community among Small-Scale Fishers and Gleaners in the Partido Region, Camarines Sur,” documenting lived experiences and collective resilience among coastal households.

Complementing these research presentations, Dr. Raul G. Bradecina, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Knowledge Management, also participated in the Special Session on “Assessing and Accelerating: Towards the Full Implementation of the FAO Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines in the Philippines.” His presentation examined the factors that facilitate or hinder the implementation of the SSF Guidelines, highlighting policy and institutional aspects in fisheries governance.

Through active participation, ParSU underscored its commitment to advancing values-based, gender-responsive, and community-centered research in support of sustainable small-scale fisheries and coastal development, contributing to the attainment of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 5 (Gender Equality) and 14 (Life Below Water).

𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴: 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘎. 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘢 

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘴: 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘎. 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘢, 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘴, 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘯

November 5–7, 2025

Partido State University proudly congratulates 𝐌𝐫. 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐨, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐌. 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐏. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐨 𝐋. 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬 for winning the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 at the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 (𝐈𝐂𝐅𝐄𝐂) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, held on November 5–7, 2025, at Benguet State University.

Their award-winning research, titled “𝘚𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘰 (𝘐𝘱𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘦𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘴) 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘏𝘰𝘵-𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩, 𝘏𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺, 𝘈𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘢-𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘕𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘢,” explores sustainable approaches in aquaculture that enhance both productivity and environmental resilience.

Alongside the winning group, ParSU faculty researchers presented their innovative studies, which advance food security, environmental sustainability, and aquaculture development, thereby strengthening the University’s contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals: 2, Zero Hunger; 9, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; and 14, Life Below Water.

Congratulations to all ParSU delegates for this achievement! 

With reports from: 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘥𝘰
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October 3, 2025

The initiation of scientific collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), led by Dr. Americus D.C. Perez, marks a significant step toward advancing research and development initiatives between DOST-PNRI and Partido State University.

In a courtesy meeting with the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, and Knowledge Management (OVPREKM), the exchange of ideas opened promising opportunities for joint research undertakings, particularly in the Partido District, Camarines Sur. 

The presence of key university officials, such as Dr. Raul G. Bradecina VPREKM, the OIC Director for Research and Development Prof. Patricia M. Candelaria, OIC Dean of the College of Science Dr. Leah Erica B. Ignao, Department Chair of Physical Sciences Mr. Noel Patrick L. Soberano, MSc., and two faculty members of the BS Geology Program, enriched the discussions and underscored the university's commitment to fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary research aligned with national development goals.

This partnership reflects ParSU's commitment to strengthening research collaborations that create meaningful impact in the community and the nation. By working closely with DOST-PNRI, ParSU continues to advance scientific innovation and knowledge creation that address pressing societal challenges, firmly aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 (Quality Education), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), reaffirming ParSU's role as a catalyst for inclusive and transformative progress.

𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴/𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘴: 𝘔𝘳. 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘥𝘦ñ𝘰