The Institute of Tropical Ecology was approved by the ViSCA Board of Trustees in May 1998 to undertake and promote ecological education, research and extension in the Visayas. It is task to sustain and continue the ecological and environmental research and development activities of the university.

Vision

A center of excellence in tropical ecology to serve as an instrument for the attainment of a balanced environment for the present and future generations.

Mission

Attainment of the well-being of the people in the Visayas through effective and highly developed resources and the generation, dissemination and application of relevant knowledge and technology in tropical ecology.

Objectives

• To produce quality manpower in tropical ecology.
• To generate appropriate knowledge and technologies for the sustainable management of natural resources.
• To disseminate appropriate and sustainable technologies for the well being of farmer and fisherfolk.
• To establish lasting linkages and cooperation with local, national, and international institutions and agencies involved in sustainable management of natural resources in tropical ecology.
• To establish and maintain development-oriented and income-generating projects as model in resource management and entrepreneurship.

Welcome to the Society of Agribusiness Students, an organization for students enrolled in the BSAB curriculum. 

Membership to the organization is voluntary. Check out our annual activities below:

• SABS Valentine's Express - a fund-raising activity organized every Valentines Day.
• SABS Entrepreneurial Booth - a week-long fund-raising activity organized during the VSU Anniversary. 
• Alay-Linis - a clean-up activity in the campus done as the organization's service to the university.
• Bundle of Joy - we give gifts to the indigents in nearby communities during the Christmas season. 
• Educational Field Trip - SABS members go on an educational field trip to business firms in Cebu as an orientation to the real business arena 
• Tribute to BSAB Graduates - We pay tribute to our big brothers and sisters before their graduation
• BSAB Freshmen Orientation - SABS co-sponsors this activity with the Department of Business Management to help BSAB freshmen get by with college education at VSU
• Organizational meetings - these are held periodically to inform/update members about organizational matters.
• Induction and Acquaintance Party - a party to welcome new members to the organization. 
• Tutorial Services - We provide tutorial services in math, calculus, accounting among other courses as per request. 
• Other Service Activities - SABS members assist in department-based trainings, seminars and other activities by acting as facilitators and co-organizers

Career opportunities for BSAB graduates

• Entrepreneurs
• Managers in agri-industrial firms
• Researchers in government and private firms
• Bank Loan Appraisers
• Project planners, evaluators or consultants
• Fields supervisors or workers
• Sales representatives
• Market analysts
• Research and Extension Activities

• Rainforestation Farming - the training will address the conservation, protection and restoration of the biodiversity of the Philippine rainforest.
• International Seminar-Workshop on Tropical Ecology - this yearly seminar workshop is organized by the Institute of Tropical Ecology, Leyte State University, Philippines, University of Hohemheim, Germany, University of Satya Wacana, Indonesia and University of Halle, Germany.
• Scuba Diving - this training facilities learning of the biota in marine ecosystem and their interrelationships with each other and their physical environment. It will help develop a deeper appreciation of the beauty and functionality of marine ecosystems which, in turn, strengthens their understanding of the need to protect and conserve marine habitats.
• Natural Resource Management and Conservation - the training will focus on the rehabilitation of degraded lands (including rainforestation), erosion control, integrated soil management and biodiversity assessment and conservation.
• Ecological Impact of Mining Activities - the seminar will focus on the impacts mining/minerals processing on the air, water and soil resources as well as on human health.
• Coastal Resource Management - the training will address the conservation, protection and restoration of coastal habitats.
• Soil Waste Management - the training will focus on the proper collection and household and agricultural waste.