ParSU Center for Food Safety Research and Extension

21/07/2026

As the new school year approaches, various departments across the University are actively preparing—including the university canteen. To support these preparations, the 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (CFSRE) was invited to provide a brief orientation for the canteen staff who handle and prepare the food.

During the session, all canteen employees participated in a comprehensive discussion covering proper food preparation protocols, tracing the complete process from the market to the table. The speakers emphasized essential storage techniques to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring that the meals served to students and staff are not only delicious but also strictly adhere to established food safety standards. Additionally, the staff were provided with clear indicators and warning signs of food contamination to help them identify potential hazards early.

This initiative ensures that all food served in the university canteen remains safe, and fit for consumption.

10/07/2026

27/06/2026

As we aim to earn income from our own ventures, may we never forget to enhance our awareness of food safety. On behalf of the 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (ParSU-CFSRE), we thank all the participants who joined us during our first webinar session, with the theme, '𝐵𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑡𝑜 𝐵𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑐𝑠: 𝐹𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑆𝑎𝑓𝑒𝑡𝑦 𝐹𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠.' As mentioned in the webinar, the cause of food contamination and the spread of antimicrobial resistance is largely driven by a lack of awareness and information. This highlights the main goal of ParSU-CFSRE: to inform everyone, especially those working in food production, about the importance of food quality and safety.

As our resource speaker, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁. 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐫𝐢𝐭, 𝐑𝐌𝐓, 𝐃𝐑𝐃𝐌, 𝐒𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨, said earlier, let's know when to sip and when to skip that samalamig!

Stay tuned for the second webinar session!

27/06/2026

Join us on our first session of Back to Basics: Food Safety Foundations Webinar Series! ✨

21/06/2026

🔬 DISCOVER PARSU-MTL: Beyond the Microscope 🌾

As part of our Free Webinar Series: Food Safety Foundations, we are opening the virtual doors to the Partido State University - Microbiology Testing Laboratory (ParSU-MTL). Come learn what is our research thrusts, testing capabilities, and regional priorities to directly support local food businesses, protect public health, and drive scientific innovation in Bicol.

If you are a student eager to see real-world R&D applications, a reseacher looking for quality testing support, or a consumer passionate about public health, this session is tailored for you.

🗓️ When: June 27, 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Where: Via Zoom

🎟️ Registration is FREE!
Get to know ParSU-MTL up close. Scan the QR code on the poster below or click the registration link below!
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Register now! This session will be streamed on zoom and on our page. See you!

20/06/2026

Meet our speaker for the first session of the Back to Basics: Food Safety Foundations Webinar Series.

🥤 What’s actually in your favorite street-vended drinks?

Whether you love grabbing a quick refreshment on the go or work in public health, food safety is something that impacts us all. Join the upcoming session for an eye-opening discussion on public health and microbial safety.

This session delves into crucial research on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) found in everyday street-vended beverages and environments. It’s an essential watch for students, healthcare professionals, food safety advocates, and anyone curious about the intersection of street food culture and public health.

🎟️ Registration is FREE! But with limited slots only.

Hurry and register now through this link:
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17/06/2026

📢 COMING SOON! Get Ready to Learn Food Safety Basics!

Want to brush up on essential food handling and safety practices? We've got something exciting cooking! 💡

Through the Center for Food Safety Research & Extension of Partido State University, in collaboration with the College of Science, we're bringing you a FREE webinar series designed just for you!

This series will dive into the core principles of safe food practices and current food safety research, which is perfect for everyone.

Stay tuned for more details and registration information coming very soon! Make sure to like and follow our page so you don't miss any updates.

21/04/2026

According to the World Population Review, the Philippines has a total population of 𝟏𝟏𝟕.𝟕 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧, with 𝟒𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 people lacking access to a reliable water supply. Many of these water sources are increasingly compromised by climate change and pollution. To address this, DENR Undersecretary 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐧𝐚 has overseen a ₱485-million investment in water regulation, including the installation of desalination and filtration systems designed to mitigate the country’s ongoing water crisis.

In line with these efforts, the 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 – 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (CFSRE) was invited by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Goa, Camarines Sur, to monitor and investigate the water quality of the 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒐 𝑹𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓, a primary water source for the municipality. The mission was conducted in coordination with the 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒊𝒘𝒂𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒚, 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒓. 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒋𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆 𝑨𝒕𝒐𝒍𝒆 from the College of Engineering and Computational Sciences, and various officials from LGU Goa, the Partido Water Supply System (PWSS), and the DENR - CENRO Goa. The LGU expressed urgent concern over the current situation, specifically the encroachment of human activity upon the 𝟐𝟓-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 protected radius from the water source.

A team of researchers from the CFSRE performed a comprehensive assessment of the river water. Utilizing specialized equipment, they analyzed the water’s 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 and 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 to determine its compliance with DENR standards and investigate potential pathogenic organisms that might be present in the water.

Some photos are adapted from the Let's Go, Partido+ page.

10/04/2026

04/04/2026

As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ this , we are reminded of the message of hope, renewal, and new life.

Here at ParSU, we uphold the belief in growth and transformation. Easter speaks to us of new life, showing that change is not only possible, but within our reach as we strive to become better versions of ourselves.

May this sacred day inspire us to let go of old habits and negative patterns. Wishing the entire ParSU community a blessed and joyful Easter.