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For many families in Leyte, raising pigs is more than a livelihood. It helps put food on the table, pay school expenses, and provide a source of income during difficult times. When African Swine Fever (ASF) reached Leyte, the effects were felt not only by pig raisers but also by the communities that depend on the swine industry.

Details: Published: 03 July 2026

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Every year, many cacao farmers lose a large part of their harvest because of black pod disease, one of the most destructive diseases affecting cacao farms. Once the infection spreads, entire pods rot, harvests decrease, and farmers lose both time and income.

Details: Published: 19 June 2026

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What if a fruit basket could become a blueprint for development?

Details: Published: 28 May 2026

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What if the farms of Baybay City could become not just sites of production, but destinations of experience?

Details: Published: 05 June 2026

Visayas State University (VSU) and the Municipal Government of Dalaguete, Cebu formalized a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 26, 2026, in Dalaguete, Cebu.