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ISUFST Faculty Bring Home Multiple Awards at PASUC VI EMC Symposium
SIBALOM, ANTIQUE—The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) proudly brought home several awards from the 14th PASUC VI–Extension Managers’ Council (EMC) Regional Symposium and General Assembly, hosted by the University of Antique on September 30 to October 2, 2025.Carrying the theme “Extension Beyond Boundaries: Strengthening Impact Through Innovation, Inclusion, and Integration,” the […]
ISUFST Undergrad and Faculty Researcher Recognized as Best Presenters at IConBaCC 2025
An ISUFST undergraduate and a faculty member earned Best Research Presenter honors at the 4th International Conference on Biodiversity and Climate Change (IConBaCC 2025), held September 25–26 at Misamis University in a hybrid format. Their achievements advanced work aligned with the conference theme, “Sustainable Peace with Nature: A Global Commitment towards Net Zero.”Arlene May A. […]
ISUFST Main Campus CoEd Holds Research Symposium
The College of Education (CoEd) of the Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) Main Campus launched its first-ever Research Symposium this Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Hasá Hasá Theatre and Library AVR, Main Campus–Tiwi Site, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, gathering 280 senior education students and their professors to strengthen competencies in data […]
ISUFST Researcher Bags 2nd Place in RSTW 2025 Pitching Event
Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) researcher Instructor Jessa Alico and her team secured Second Place in the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) Pitching Session 2025 held yesterday, September 10, at Robinsons Roxas, Capiz, with their innovation Auto-OMP (Automated Oyster Mushroom Production). The award-winning research, developed by ISUFST’s College of […]
Four Students, One Mentor, and the Oyster’s Secret
On stormy days in Iloilo, when the sea looks restless and the shoreline brims with stories, four ISUFST students chose to chase answers hidden in the smallest of places—inside the gut of an oyster. For 20-year-olds Melody Vaughn Ferrer, Johnas Arellado, Romeo Theodore Golez, and Arlene May Linacero, what began as curiosity soon grew into […]
From Iloilo’s Shores to Taiwan’s Labs: The PhD Journey of Rhessa Grace Ortizo
At first glance, Rhessa Grace Guanga Ortizo is every inch the scholar—31 years old, armed with fisheries degrees from UP Visayas, and fresh from completing her PhD at the National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST). But behind the credentials is someone more personal: a proud daughter of Iloilo, grounded in Dingle, who reads […]
ISUFST Profs Publish Study on T-River’s Health in Sustainable Aquatic Research
Flowing quietly between Barotac Nuevo and Anilao, the Tinorian River has become a living laboratory for ISUFST faculty. Their research measures its water and sediment, offering a first baseline of how human activity is shaping the river’s condition. The recently published work in Sustainable Aquatic Research (Vol. 4, Issue 2), is titled “Sediment and […]
ISUFST Prof Presents Study on Barnea Dilatata Fisheries at DOST-PCAARRD National Training
In Iloilo’s fishing town of Ajuy, Barnea dilatata—a lesser-known shellfish—now holds promise for livelihoods and conservation. Faculty researcher Prof. Cjay B. Soliven of ISUFST presented his study on sustaining this species through an ecosystem approach during the DOST-PCAARRD Training on Essential Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) and Training of Trainers (TOT) last Thursday, August […]
ISUFST Holds Extension Training for Fisherfolk in Banate, Iloilo
The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST), through its 𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚, in partnership with the 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, and 𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐂, conducted an extension training titled“𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗮 𝗔𝗸𝗼, 𝗨𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱 𝗞𝗼” on August 22, 2025, at the Multi-Purpose Building, Poblacion Banate, Iloilo. The activity aimed to […]
ISUFST Empowers Non-Teaching Staff Through G.R.I.T. for Service Training-Retreat
The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) successfully concluded its three-day training and reorientation program titled “GRIT for Service 2025: A Training-Retreat Toward an Ethical, Resilient, and People-Centered Work Culture” held July 16-18, 2025. at Almadria Highland Resort in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. The retreat gathered 237 non-teaching staff, directors, faculty with […]
ISUFST Scientist Advocates for Marine Biodiversity at One Ocean Science Congress in France
In a first on the world stage, the Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) was featured on the global stage through its faculty researcher, Dr. Mary Mar Noblezada Payne of its College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, during the One Ocean Science Congress (OOSC) on June 3 to 6, 2025, in Nice, […]
ISUFST Hosts Meet Supporting Faculty Research in Region VI
Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo (May 9, 2025)—In a collective effort to support faculty research across Western Visayas, the Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) welcomed colleagues from nearby universities for a crucial gathering at Paler Hall on their Main Campus-Tiwi Site here today. The event brought together specialists, finance officers, and university leaders […]
ISUFST Unveils P25M Research and Extension Hub, Paving the Way for a Fisheries Learning Complex
The Iloilo State University of Fisheries and Technology (ISUFST) has officially inaugurated its P25 million Research and Extension Hub, a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to enhance its academic and research facilities. This infrastructure, almost two years in the making, marks the first of its magnitude under the leadership of President Dr. Nordy D. […]
Animal Science Students Create Handcrafted Soap from Carabao Milk
Soap Making from Carabao Milk! BSA-4 Animal Science students explored the innovative application of carabao milk beyond food by creating handcrafted milk-based soap. This laboratory activity is part of the Elective 412 – Dairy Production, Management, and Processing course under Instr. Jessa D. Alico. This activity highlights the innovative use of carabao milk […]
Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) and National Kaoshiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST) virtually signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Strengthening global ties for academic excellence and collaboration! . On February 12, 2025, at 11 AM PST, Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) and National Kaoshiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST) virtually signed a Memorandum of Understanding to foster academic cooperation. Present at this historic event were Dr. Nordy Siason Jr., […]
Promoting Sustainable Agriculture through Biological Control!
The Biological Control Laboratory under the College of Agriculture is one of the satellite laboratories of the Regional Crop Protection Center – DA-Regional Field Office VI and proudly stands as the only satellite laboratory housed in a State University and College (SUC). This facility is dedicated to the mass production of earwigs and Trichogramma, vital […]
Official ISUFST Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Commercial Fishers to Operate on the Municipal Waters
SAFEGUARDING OUR SEAS Small fishers depend on the Philippines’ rich waters for food and livelihood. To protect them, RA 8550, as amended by RA 10654, bans commercial fishing vessels in municipal waters. This safeguard has long ensured fair access and sustainability for small fishers. As challenges arise, the Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science […]
ISUFST and DLSU Explore Inclusive SDG-Based Local Laws on Day 2
The second day of the training workshop, “Shaping Inclusive Futures: An Action Plan for ISUFST’s SDG Policy Center,” featured compelling discussions and strategic planning for addressing gender equality and child protection policies. Hosted by the Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) in collaboration with De La Salle University (DLSU) J. Robredo Institute […]
ISUFST proudly received the IDLAB Merit Award
Celebrating innovation and leadership in research! Congratulations, Dr. Jescel Boglosa BitoOnon, Director of Research and Development, proudly received the IDLAB Merit Award on December 5, 2024, at the Iloilo Convention Center. This prestigious recognition, led by DOST Regional Director Rowen Gelonga and the Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC), highlights Dr. Bit-onon’s outstanding […]
ISUFST Prof. Completes Halal Food Training in Indonesia, Plans Curriculum Integration
Food processing expert Prof. Cjay Soliven, a faculty member of the Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) College of Fisheries an Aquatic Sciences (CFAS), has successfully completed the prestigious Short Course on Halal Food Standard Compliance in Jakarta, Indonesia. The course, part of the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) Higher Education Upskilling […]
ISUFST wraps up 5-day Fisheries Management Modeling Training
The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST), through its Office of International Affairs and Linkages (OIAL), successfully hosted a five-day Fisheries Management Modeling Training from November 25 to 29, 2024, at the ISUFST Board Room, Main Campus – Tiwi Site. The training mentored 30 participants, including Fisheries and IT students, to utilize […]
2 ISUFST faculty present studies in International STEM research conference at UP Diliman
Two faculty members from Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) presented their innovative research on November 21–23 at the International Conference on STEM Education (ICSTEM), hosted by the University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP NISMED). “Advancing STEM Education through Emerging Technologies, Innovative Pedagogies, and Responsive […]
ISUFST Hosts International Fisheries Modeling Training Backed By French Embassy
Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo—The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) opened its doors this week to a dynamic blend of local and international experts, students, and researchers, all united by a shared mission: advancing sustainable fisheries practices. The week-long training on fisheries management and agent-based modeling, supported by the French Embassy through the […]
2 ISUFST Faculty Present Studies in International Stem Research Conference at UP Diliman
Two faculty members from Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) presented their innovative research on November 21–23 at the International Conference on STEM Education (ICSTEM), hosted by the University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP NISMED). “Advancing STEM Education through Emerging Technologies, Innovative Pedagogies, and Responsive […]
ISUFST educators shine at ICTED 2024
Teacher-Researchers from the Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) showcased their groundbreaking studies at the 11th International Conference on Teacher Education (ICTED), held November 13-15, 2024, at the Iloilo Convention Center (ICON) in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. Centered on the theme “Preparing Teachers for Education 5.0 Toward Sustainable Futures: Thrusts, Challenges, and Praxis,” […]
ISUFST and DLSU ink historic agreement to establish UN SDGs-driven Policy Center
Manila, November 13, 2024–In a landmark event at De La Salle University (DLSU) on Taft Avenue, Manila, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed between DLSU and the Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST), cementing their partnership to strengthen academic collaboration and spearhead a Policy Center dedicated to localizing the United Nations […]
ISUFST shines at 13th PEARS PASUC VI ’24 Regional Symposium
Banga, Aklan—The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) excelled in the 13th PEARS PASUC VI EMC Annual Regional Symposium from November 5-7, 2024, held at Aklan State University, by clinching awards in the paper and poster presentations. This year’s theme, “Sustaining Communities Through Innovation: Advancing Extension Practices Across Sectors for Resilient and […]
ISUFST marks historic first with 2 professors at prestigious China Conference on Prof Exchange
Shanghai, China–Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) made its debut at the 22nd Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (CIEP), held November 2, bringing two of its distinguished faculty members to participate in one of China’s leading gatherings for international professional exchange. This milestone marks ISUFST’s first-ever representation at the prestigious conference, […]
‘Mangingisda Ako, Una ang Seguridad Ko’ Workshop Empowers Banate Bay Fisherfolk
Over 100 fisherfolk from the Municipality of Banate took part in the extension program titled “Mangingisda Ako, Una ang Seguridad Ko”, held on September 13, 2024, at the Agriculture Building in Banate. The training focused on safe navigation, collision regulations, and coastal resource management, aiming to enhance both the safety and environmental awareness of the […]
ISUFST holds inception meet with DOST-PCAARRD for groundbreaking Php5M-worth Pearl Genes Project
The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) hosted the inception meeting for its pioneering research project titled “Population Genetics and Molecular Characterization of Pearl and Other Commercially Important Oysters Using Multigene DNA Analysis” this Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Conference Room of the ISUFST Main Campus-Tiwi Site, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo. The […]
ISUFST forging a partnership for cultural preservation
Mayor Junjun Gonzales of Banate, together with Dr. Joana Paula B. Biñas, ISUFST Director of Extension Services and Community Development, and College of Education’s Dr. Jaspare V. Barrido, Dr. Jovelyn Lindong, and Dr. Zaldy Biñas, collaborates on a new initiative to preserve the municipality’s rich culture and heritage through extension services. #ISUFST #isufstisdabest #banate Mayor […]
Signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Iloilo Provincial Government and ISUFST
Another First, Historic Collaboration for Innovation and Research: On August 15, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Iloilo Provincial Government and Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST). The MOA establishes a Research Development and Innovations Partnership and initiates a groundbreaking research […]
ISUFST Professor completes AIMS Summer Intensive Program in Japan
A mathematics and science professor at the Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST), Dr. Herman Lagon, has successfully completed the recently concluded AIMS (Asian International Mobility for Students) Summer Intensive Programme conducted at Hiroshima University, Japan. The program was held under the theme “Future of Higher Learning from Student Perspectives” last August […]
ISUFST inks landmark MOA with Goushigaisha Training Center for Student Internship in Japan
Morozaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan —The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) has pursued another “first” in its commitment to internationalization and attainment of global education standards by signing the Memorandum of Agreement with Goushigaisha Mifune, one of the leading SIAP Training Centers in Japan. The MOA, signed today, August 9, at Guminoki, Morozaki, […]
ISUFST President Siason Highlights Pledge to SDG Healthy City Project
Dr. Nordy D. Siason, Jr., President of the Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST), has just emphasized the university’s dedication to community engagement and research during his response at the SDG Healthy City project launch this Monday night, July 29, 2024. The event, which took place at the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall […]
ISUFST forges agreement with Aichi International Education Center, Japan
The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) has entered into a new partnership with the Aichi International Education Center in Japan. This agreement aims to enhance educational and cultural exchanges, fostering collaboration between the two institutions.The partnership will provide opportunities for student and faculty exchanges, joint research projects, and shared resources, further enriching […]
RMUTT confirms renewal of partnership with Thailand’s Rajamangala University
Bangkok, Thailand, June 3, 2024 – The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) delegation received a significant commitment from Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT) to renew their partnership during a visit coinciding with the celebration of Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana’s birthday. “We shall definitely renew our collaboration officially,” announced Assist. Prof. Dr. Lalita Siriwattananon, Dean […]
ISUFST leads the charge in Localizing SDGs; Women, Children Empowerment
The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) successfully conducted the Localizing SDG, Women, and Children Empowerment Orientation and Briefing this Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Park Inn by Radisson, Diversion Road, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. This day-long event attracted numerous representatives from the academe, provincial agencies, and local government units (LGUs) across Iloilo’s […]
Physiology of Aquatic Organisms course Clean Up Drive Activity
The BS Fisheries Second Year students enrolled in the Physiology of Aquatic Organisms course under Inst. Rico Ian D. To-ong participated in the Clean Up Drive activity on May 8, 2024 along the Tinorian River as part of their coursework. This collaboration with the Sustainability Based Actions towards Tinorian Rivers’ Advancement (SUBA ta) extension project […]
Development of ISUFST University Creative Works Operations Manual and Strategic Planning
The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) kicked off the first day of the Panday Kinaadman seminar workshop entitled “Development of University Creative Works Operations Manual and Strategic Planning” this Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The two-day event, now being held at the conference room on the main campus in Tiwi, focused on […]
HRVVMC Executive Director Chuck Crisanto visits ISUFST
Chief human rights advocate to grace ‘11,103’ film screening “We must harness our shared history, however painful, to mold a future where human rights, inclusivity, and peace are not just ideals, but foundations of our society,” stated Chuck Crisanto, Executive Director of the Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission (HRVVMC). His remarks set the […]
ISUFST joins the Visayas-wide Symposium-Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals
ISUFST REPRESENT. Four faculty members of ISUFST—namely Dr. Jescel Bito-onon, Prof. Rico Ian To-ong, Dr. Mary Mar Noblezada-Payne, and Dr. Herman Lagon—join over 100 participants from the academe in Regions 6-8 at the Visayas-wide Symposium-Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Now being held at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel in Iloilo City (April 24-25, 2024), […]
ISUFST hosts talk on ‘University Research Futures Thinking and Foresight’
The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) conducted a Capacity Building seminar-workshop on University Research Futures Thinking and Foresight at its Main Campus-Tiwi Site in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The event aimed to integrate futures thinking into the university’s research and development strategies, emphasizing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) […]
ISUFST joins global DNA effort in unlocking marine zooplankton biodiversity
ISUFST joins global DNA effort in unlocking marine zooplankton biodiversity, revealing Earth’s hidden ocean life! Dr. Mary Mar Noblezada Payne, a faculty member at Iloilo State University of Fisheries and Science and Technology (ISUFST) in the College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CFAS), is also an associate member of the SCOR (Scientific Committee on Oceanic […]
Two-day Simultaneous Training Program on Tinorian River Community-Based Ecotour Project
The Tinorian River Community-Based Ecotour Project recently conducted a two-day simultaneous training program on March 14 – 15, 2024, to empower local community members with the skills and knowledge necessary for sustainable ecotourism practices. The training sessions focused on three key areas: souvenir making, entrepreneurship, and policy review for ecotourism and environmental conservation. *UPCYCLING […]
