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DiscoverWithVSU-Study-reveals-gaps-in-public-awareness-on-poultry-diseases-in-Leyte-and-Southern-Leyte

A new study published in the Veterinary Integrative Sciences journal sheds light on how people in Leyte and Southern Leyte understand, react to, and practice safety measures against poultry-borne diseases that can also affect humans.

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VSU-is-Top-5-VetMed-school-in-the-country-produces-55-new-vets-in-the-October-2025-board-exam

Visayas State University has once again proven its outstanding reputation as one of the leading institutions in the country after earning the 5th spot among the top performing veterinary schools in the country in the recent results of the October 2025 Veterinarians Computer-Based Licensure Examination (VLE).

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VSU-Alangalang-Cyber-Warriors-top-TRON-2026-Philippine-Army-Cyber-Defense-Qualifiers

Visayas State University Alangalang has scored a major win in the Philippine Army Cyber Defense Exercises—TRON 2026 Qualifiers, held online on October 25–26, 2025. 

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House_Bill_establishing_VSU_satellite_campus_in_Hilongos_secures_committee_approval

House Bill (HB) No. 2046, which seeks to establish a VSU satellite campus in Hilongos, Leyte, gained approval from the House Committee on Higher Education and Technical Education on November 19, 2025, during the 20th Congress’ first Regular Session in Quezon City.

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DiscoverWithVSU-Rethinking-how_-women-are-studied-in-_phenomenological_method

What does it mean to study the “essence” of being a woman? And does searching for such an essence truly help women, or does it end up putting them into boxes they never chose for themselves?

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Sweetpotato-starch-improves-growth-and-feed-efficiency-in-tilapia-fry

Tilapia farming is one of the cornerstones of aquaculture in the Philippines, but farmers continue to face the challenge of high feed costs, which often account for more than half of total production expenses. 

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DiscoverWithVSU-Lampreys-help-unlock-new-antibodies-for-safer-blood-medicine

Blood transfusion and organ transplantation save countless lives every day, but both rely heavily on a proper match of blood groups. 

The familiar blood types A, B, AB, and O classifications come from tiny sugar molecules, called glycans, that sit on the surface of red blood cells. These glycans are like identification tags. If the body detects a tag it does not recognize, it can trigger a strong immune reaction, sometimes leading to rejection of transfused blood or even transplanted organs.

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The Visayas State University (VSU) continues to strengthen its international research network after formalizing new academic and research collaborations with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Chungbuk National University (CBNU) of South Korea.

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How-nectar-yeasts-can-help-farmers-control-crop-pests

When we think of nectar, we imagine a sweet treat for bees and butterflies. But inside every drop of nectar, there are microbes that can change how insects behave. 

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