VSU College of Agriculture and Food Science

19/05/2026

🌱 Join us for the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics Seminar Series Finale! 🌱

Discover the fascinating world beneath the soil with Dr. Arthur Villordon of the LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station, Louisiana State University, USA 🇺🇸

📚 Topic:
“The Hidden Language of Roots: Lessons from Sweetpotato on Nutrients, Stress, and Yield”

🗓 May 21, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom

Learn how root system architecture and sweetpotato research are helping improve nutrient-use efficiency, stress tolerance, and crop productivity for sustainable agriculture. 🌾

Don’t miss this insightful discussion with one of the leading experts in sweetpotato production research!

📲 Scan the QR code to register and join via Zoom.

18/05/2026

Let us extend our feedback and support for Dr. Justine Bennette H. Millado, Candidate for Regional Qualifier – Gawad Pagasa, Individual Category!

📣 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊

𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿:

𝙂𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙙 𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙨𝙖 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮

Justine Bennette Hubo Millado
Assistant Professor IV, Visayas State University

Access the link here: bit.ly/2026GLBROVIIICallforFeedback

📌 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟖 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

18/05/2026

Let us show our support for Dr. Victor B. Asio, former Dean of CAFS, as a nominee for the Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo.
Share your feedback now and help recognize his exemplary service and contributions!

📣 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊

𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿:

𝙂𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙙 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙠𝙤𝙙 𝘽𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙞 𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙤

󠁯•󠁏󠁏Victor Bingco Asio
University Professor, Visayas State University

Access the link here: bit.ly/2026GLBROVIIICallforFeedback

📌 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟖 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

24/04/2026

Don't miss this opportunity!

The Department of Animal Science - VSU welcomes Dr. Curtis R. Youngs, ME Ensminger Endowed Chair of International Animal Agriculture at Iowa State University.

You are invited to attend his lecture, “The Importance of Animal-Source Foods for Global Food Security,” to be held at the DAS Conference Room from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM on April 24, 2026.

This event is open to faculty, researchers, undergraduate, and graduate students of Visayas State University.

16/04/2026

𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐑’𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

In celebration of the 102nd Founding Anniversary of Visayas State University, the Department of Animal Science invites you to Simultaneous Training Sessions focused on practical, field-based learning.

📅 April 27
⏰ 07:00 AM onwards
📍 DAS Lecture Rooms

Participants may attend only ONE session.
Limited slots available.

Apply science-based practices to improve your production systems.

07/04/2026

Attention FAFS Students!
Applications for the LifeBank Thesis Grant are now open.

13/01/2026

Today, our hearts are full as we say thank you to our former Unit Heads of the VSU Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science (FAFS) for their dedicated service and leadership. Your guidance and commitment have helped shape your respective units and strengthened our Faculty as a whole.

We sincerely thank:

Dr. Luz O. Moreno – Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics

Dr. Jerry B. Sanguillosa – Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics

Dr. Luz G. Asio – Department of Agronomy

Dr. Lijueraj J. Cudra – Department of Agricultural Education and Extension

Ms. Imelda A. Lagarde – VSU Alangalang

Dr. Maria Juliet P. Ceniza – Department of Pest Management

Mr. Jerome Arribado - Ecological Farm Resource Management Institute (Eco-FARMI)

Ms. Jessica Duallo - Department of Animal Science-VSU, Villaba

Daghan kaayong salamat sa inyong serbisyo to the VSU-FAFS. Your contributions to our Faculty will always be remembered.

13/01/2026

The Executive Committee (EXECOM) of the VSU Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science (FAFS) meets today to talk through its plans and activities for 2026.

This gathering is also a chance to pause and say thank you to our outgoing Department Heads for their service, and to warmly welcome our newly appointed and reappointed Department Heads as they step into their roles and continue serving FAFS and VSU.

12/01/2026

Thank you Ma'am Luz and enjoy your retirement!
From your FAFS Family❤️
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09/12/2025

Today marks the final FAFS EXECOM meeting of the year here in VSU-Villaba. My sincere appreciation goes to the 2025 EXECOM Members for your steadfast commitment and valuable contributions toward achieving our goals. We also had the opportunity to personally extend our congratulations to the ALE passers of VSU-V for a job well done. Thank you VSU-V for graciously hosting us, and to Chancellor, Dr. Rey Mollejon and Department Heads, Dr. Nicole Florentino and Ms. Jessica Duallo for your warm reception. May we continue to be guided and blessed in all our endeavors