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The Office of the Vice President for Research and Extension (OVPRE) is the university's coordinating arm for Research and Extension (R & E). It coordinates the implementation of the different R&D commodity programs and extension activities of the following research centers: Philippine Root Crops Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops), National Abaca Research Center (NARC), Naitonal Coconut Research Center - Visayas (NCRC-V), Farm Resource and Management Institute (FARMI) and the academic departments.
OVPRE is managed by the Vice President for Research and Extension with support from the Director for Research and Extension Programs Office (REPO) and the Director for Research and Extension Technology Dissemination Office (RETDO). As a coordinating office, central support services for RD & E operation are also being carried out through its following service units: Information Communication Technology Unit (ICTU), Central Analytical Service Laboratory (CASL), Geographic Information System Service Unit (GISSU), Technology Management Unit (TMU), Site Development and Management Unit (SDMU), Radio Station DYAC, and Annals of Tropical Research (ATR). It also functions as the main collaborating unit with the Visayas Consortium for Agricultural Resources Research and Development (VICARP) and the CHED Zonal Research Center –Visayas III (Region 8).
Vision
Globally competitive and sustained growth in agriculture and allied fields through excellent and relevant R & D.
Mission
Research: Generation of knowledge and technologies for sustained growth and global competetiveness in agriculture, fisheries, forestry and agri-industries.
Extension: Application of appropriate knowledge and technologies to improve and sustain productivity and growth of agriculture, fisheries, forestry and agro-industries.
10 point Agenda
- Rationalizing VSU research investment.
- Increasing science and strategic value of VSU researches.
- Upgrading human resource capabilities.
- Maintenance and upgrading research facilities.
- Strengthening information and technology dissemination.
- Exploiting benefits of information communication technology.
- Improving project development capability and system monitoring and evaluation.
- Increasing productivity in RD&E.
- Protecting and commercializing knowledge products.
- Forging innovative partnership with the industry/private sector
R&D Commodity Priorities and Areas
- RDE responsibilities
- National: Rootcrops, Abaca, Coconut, Biofuel and Environmental Services
- Zonal: Corn, Fisheries, Jackfruit
- Regional: Agro-forest trees, Livestock, Rice, Vegetables
- Leyte Province: Socio-economics, Ecology
- RDE Commodity Programs
- Abaca
- Biofuel (Jatropha)
- Cereals and Legumes
- Coconut
- Education, Sociology, Economics and Special Concerns
- Forestry
- Health (pharma/ food)
- Jackfruit
- NRM Services
- Poultry and Livestock
- Rootcrops
- Sustainable Organic Agriculture
- Vegetables
- R&D Areas/ Disciplines
- Applied Rural Sociology, Economics and Special Concerns
- Biofuel
- Botanicals for Disease Prevention (for livestock)
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Research and development is part of the primary mission of the Visayas State University (VSU). The University’s mission of generating knowledge and technologies is aimed to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding, and to the national goals of innovation, economic development, social development, and environmental sustainability.
High quality research enables VSU academic staff to expand knowledge base, incorporate new ideas and apply innovation and into what is being taught. For years now, it has generated diverse breakthroughs in crop and livestock production, crop protection, plant breeding, postharvest technologies, food processing and biotechnology.
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Published: 02 September 2013
a sweet fermented beverage from a newly developed purplish-white variety of taro and black rice, Arabon. A "dessert wine" that is rich in anthocyanin, a natural antioxidant. So, health conscious people should not miss Tarroz with an indigenous Balinese microbial state that is used in fermentation. The sweet alcoholic pure extract will surely clinch the thirst of those with strong passion for good wine.
healthy bakery products developed by Philippine Root Crops & Training Center (PhilRootctops). Its raw ingredients are made of dried cassava grates with health attributes like low glycemic index, glutten-free, high in dietary fibers and minerals. Another raw material for this product is its chocolate and oats which add up flavor to the product. The product is made of dried cassava grates
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Published: 17 August 2013

The Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Management has two divisions dedicated to research, development, and extension:
- Terrestrial Ecosystems Division
- Aquatic Ecosystems Division
Vision, Mission, and Goals
Degree Offerings
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
Master of Science in Tropical Ecology
Terrestrial Ecosystems Division
- Natural resources management & conservation
- Forest-and agro-ecosystem processes and dynamics
- Biodiversity inventory and conservation
- Environmental pollution assessment and remediation
- Anthropogenic impact on terrestrial ecosystems
- Solid waste management
Research Activities
Aquatic Ecosystem Division
- Community-based coastal resources management
- Environmental restoration and rehabilitation
- Resource stock assessment and mapping
- Aquatic ecosystem process and mapping
- Environment impact assessment
- Aquatic biotechnology
- Oceanographic/limnologic database establishment
- Aquaculture/mariculture
Research & Extension Activities
ITEEM Trainings, Seminars, and Workshops
Collaborations/Linkages
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The Department of Forest Science, on behalf of CFES, is envisioned to serve as a prime mover in the pursuit of the national and global concern for sustainable management and conservation of forests and other natural resources. This is pursuant to the mandate given to CFES, VSU, in particular by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), as a Center of Excellence in Forestry Education in the Visayas.
Degree Offerings
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Fields of specialization:
-Agroforestry
-Silviculture
-Vegetation Science
-Farm & Community Forestry
-Socio-economic Forestry
-Watershed Management
-Forest Management
-Parks & Wildlife
Master of Science in Forestry
Fields of specialization:
-Agroforestry
-Forest Management
-Socio-economic Forestry
-Phytosociology & Vegetation Science
-Silviculture
-Watershed Management
-Parks & Wildlife
-Environmental Management


