September 11, 2025

Partido State University (ParSU) continues to expand its international research partnerships and welcomes Dr. Teruyuki Shinbo, Professor at the Laboratory of Environmental Change and Sustainable Society Division of Environmental Science, Graduate School of Kuroshio Science, Kochi University, Japan. His visit from September 9-15, 2025, builds on the ongoing collaboration between ParSU and Kochi University under the approved DOST-Grants-in-Aid research project on coastal resource management.

As part of his visit, Dr. Shinbo delivered a lecture to students and faculty of the College of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Sagñay campus on “Economic Evaluation Methodology for the Environment and Ecosystem Services” yesterday, September 10, 2025, where he shared his expertise in environmental assessment and sustainable resource management. Today, he visited SUC President III Arnel B. Zarcedo, EDEL, to discuss ongoing and future collaborative initiatives and strengthen institutional ties.

In the coming days, he will participate in fieldwork activities under the research project, co-implemented by Kochi University and DA-BFAR Region II.

This international collaboration facilitates knowledge exchange, capacity-building, and interdisciplinary research, strengthening ParSU’s role in global research networks. By fostering cross-border partnerships and innovative approaches to coastal resource management, the University advances SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, while continuing its commitment to quality instruction, impactful research, responsive extension services, and internationalization for resilient and sustainable communities.

July 28, 2025

As part of its ongoing international research collaboration efforts, Partido State University (ParSU) warmly welcomed Dr. Bruce Jayne, Professor of Biology from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, earlier today. 

Dr. Jayne, a research collaborator of visiting professor Dr. Rafe Brown from the University of Kansas, will be working closely with the faculty and students of the College of Sustainable Communities and Ecosystems Caramoan Campus, particularly within the Department of Conservation Biology, until mid-August 2025. Their collaborative research will focus on the natural history, feeding mechanics, gape, and dietary analysis of aquatic snakes. 

This partnership reinforces ParSU’s continuous commitment to its internationalization initiatives while enhancing the research competencies of its faculty and students. 

𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘚𝘜, 𝘋𝘳. 𝘑𝘢𝘺𝘯𝘦!

July 31, 2025

The Inland Aquatic Resources Research Division of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (IARRD-PCAARRD), conducted the Monitoring and Evaluation, and field visit of the ongoing PCAARRD-funded project, "SMS in Aquafeeds: Development of an Alternative Aquafeed Ingredient Using Spent Mushroom Substrate (SMS)" yesterday, July 31, 2025, at ParSU Goa campus. 

The research project led by Ms. Liezel DC. Atole-Nieva, explores SMS as an efficient alternative to traditional fish feed ingredients, potentially reducing production costs and enhancing food security.
This collaborative initiative highlights ParSU's growing role in applied scientific research. Through strong partnerships, the university remains committed to developing practical solutions to real-world challenges. Aligned with its mandates, ParSU continues to strengthen its role in building resilient and sustainable communities. 

Ms. Virna G. Salac, Supervising Science Research Specialist of the IARRD, provided the rationale for the activity and later delivered the closing remarks. The M&E activities also included an insightful laboratory visit, offering a closer look at the research process and its preliminary outcomes.

June 24, 2025

Partido State University (ParSU) welcomed officials from the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) Marine Resources Division, along with the Program Leader, Project Leaders, Research Management Staff, and Research Assistants, to the Hybrid Inception Meeting of the Research Program titled "Assessment of Cephalopod Fisheries in Various Regions of the Philippines" yesterday, June 24, 2025 at the ParSU RDE Training Hall.  

This collaborative initiative aims to generate significant data and insights on Cephalopod fisheries nationwide, supporting sustainable management and policy development for aquatic resources. 

During the meeting, guidelines for the technical and financial monitoring under the DOST Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program were discussed to ensure all project components' efficient implementation and accountability. 

ParSU Vice-President for Research, Extension, and Knowledge Management, Dr. Raul G. Bradecina, leads Project 7, titled "Value Chain Analysis of Cephalopod Fisheries in Selected Areas Towards enhanced Profitability of Small-scale Fisheries and Sustainable Governance," which aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Cephalopod value chain and inform strategies for improving income and sustainability in coastal communities. 

This initiative reinforces ParSU's commitment to advancing bio-resource science and research. Further, it marks a more comprehensive multi-institutional research effort in partnership with national agencies and institutions to promote sustainable and resilient communities.