UPLB Bee Program

04/08/2026

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟐-𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
This is our fourth regular training activity for 2026.

Registration for our September training is open until August 31, 2026 or until all 20 slots are filled, so better secure your spot early.

3 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟:
1️⃣ Scan the QR code in the picture
2️⃣ Click this page’s Sign Up button
3️⃣ Fill out this Google Form: https://tinyurl.com/SeptBeekTraining

𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎.
For inquiries, kindly buzz us at 𝒖𝒑𝒃𝒑𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈@𝒈𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝒎

See you future beeks! 🍯🐝

22/07/2026

21/06/2026

🐝✨ What a BUZZy Week for the UPLB Bee Program! ✨🐝

The past week has been filled with exciting milestones, international engagements, and field activities for some members of our colony.

🏆🐝 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉
Congratulations to our Program Researcher, Jessica Baroga-Barbecho, together with her co-authors from KMU, Taiwan, and members of the UPLB Bee Program, for winning the Best Video/Paper Presentation Award during the 2-day online 2026 International Symposium on Stingless Bees (ISSB) organized by International Bee Research Association - IBRA on June 17–18, 2026.

Their award-winning paper, “𝑇ℎ𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑡 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑇𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑛𝑢𝑙𝑎 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑃ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠,” highlights important advances in the understanding of Philippine stingless bee diversity. The study contributes valuable scientific insights that can support species conservation, sustainable meliponiculture, and future taxonomic and genetic research on native pollinators.

🌍 🇸🇮 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔
The UPLB Bee Program was honored to be invited to the 35th Statehood Day of the Republic of Slovenia held on June 19, 2026, at the Fairmont Hotel in Makati City.

Representing the Program were Dr. Maria Amelita Estacio, Dr. Cleofas Cervancia, and RG Cervancia. During the event, Her Excellency Smiljana Knez, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the Philippines Embassy of Slovenia in Manila / Veleposlaništvo Slovenije v Manili, highlighted the initial engagement and collaboration on our project supporting women-led stingless beekeeping initiatives in Labo, Camarines Norte. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to empowering communities, promoting biodiversity conservation, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities through beekeeping.

🔬🔍 𝑭𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏
Meanwhile, members of the UPLB Bee Program are currently in the Davao Region conducting field surveys of native bee colonies and undertaking experiments involving 𝐴𝑝𝑖𝑠 𝑓𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑎. These activities aim to expand our understanding of bee distribution, ecology, behavior, and adaptation across different habitats in the country. The fieldwork will generate valuable data that can help guide future conservation and management strategies for both native and introduced bee species.

From international recognition to global partnerships and on-the-ground research, the UPLB Bee Program continues to champion science, innovation, conservation, and community development.

One BEE at a time. 🐝💛

01/06/2026

𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟒-𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

This is our third regular training activity for 2026.

Registration for our July training is open until June 30, 2026 or until all 20 slots are filled, so better secure your spot early.

3 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟:
1️⃣ Scan the QR code in the picture
2️⃣ Click this page’s Sign Up button
3️⃣ Fill out this Google Form: https://tinyurl.com/JulyBeekTraining

𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎.

For inquiries, kindly buzz us at 𝒖𝒑𝒃𝒑𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈@𝒈𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝒎

See you future beeks! 🍯🐝

22/05/2026

𝑴𝒂𝒚 𝑲𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒍𝒐𝒕 𝒔𝒂 𝑵𝒂𝒈𝒂 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚

As an extension of the celebration of World Bee Day, the UPLB Bee Program, together with the Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology and the City Agriculture Office of Naga City Cago Naga, successfully conducted a training on Stingless Bee-Keeping & Product Processing at Jovial Agrifarm in Barangay Panicuason, Naga City on May 21, 2026.

Participants from different parts of Bicol Region learned about the importance of bees and beekeeping, stingless bee biology and behavior, honey myths and facts, and gained hands-on experience in the management of stingless bee (locally known as 𝑘𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑙𝑜𝑡), product processing, honey and pollen analyses, propolis soap making, lip balm production, and honey cider making.

This initiative strongly supports Naga City’s advocacy for sustainable agriculture, food security, and the achievement of Zero Hunger by promoting community-based livelihood opportunities through stingless beekeeping. By empowering local communities with knowledge and skills in stingless bee-keeping, the Program envisions future projects that will strengthen pollinator conservation, enhance local food production, and create sustainable income opportunities for the communties in Naga City. 🐝🐝🐝🐝

20/05/2026

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓦𝓸𝓻𝓵𝓭 𝓑𝓮𝓮 𝓓𝓪𝔂!

Today, the UPLB Bee Program, together with Project
Bee Inspired Corporation, the AAA Philippines, and the Embassy of Slovenia in Manila / Veleposlaništvo Slovenije v Manili proudly launch the 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏-𝑳𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 in Labo, Camarines Norte.

The initiative empowers 13 women-led households through training in stingless beekeeping, management, and product and enterprise development. It promotes climate-resilient, biodiversity-friendly, and community-driven livelihoods while advancing sustainable resource use and environmental conservation.

As we celebrate World Bee Day, an initiative originating in Slovenia to recognize the important role of bees and other pollinators, we honor the shared commitment to empowering communities through bee-centered sustainable development.

This meaningful initiative was made possible by the generous support of the Slovenian Embassy to the Philippines and Bee Inspired Corporation.

Thank you to our partners and supporters for making this event truly BEEautiful:
🐝 LUKBAN Estate
🐝 DWLB 89.7 FM PAGE
🐝 102.9 Brigada News FM - Daet
🐝 Radyo Pilipinas
🐝 Camarines Norte Police Provincial Office
🐝 Labo Municipal Police Station
🐝 Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology

As the 2026 WBD theme says, let us bee together, for people and the planet. Let us continue to empower women, protect pollinators, and build sustainable communities. 🐝🐝🐝

Further readings:
🐝 https://opinion.inquirer.net/191812/why-should-we-care-for-bees-and-pollinators

🐝 https://www.fao.org/world-bee-day/en

06/04/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟓-𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

We have rescheduled our second intensive beekeeping training from May 19-23 to 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟓-𝟗, to accommodate fieldwork schedules and make sure everyone gets the best learning experience possible.

Same exciting and buzzing training, but just happening a little sooner 🐝🐝🐝

Registration is open until April 30, 2026 or until all 20 slots are filled, so better secure your spot early.

3 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟:
1️⃣ Scan the QR code in the picture
2️⃣ Click this page’s Sign Up button
3️⃣ Fill out this Google Form: https://tinyurl.com/MayBeekTraining

All the details are posted in the registration form. For inquiries, kindly buzz us at 𝒖𝒑𝒃𝒑𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈@𝒈𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝒎

See you future beeks! 🍯🐝

27/03/2026

The UPLB Bee Program proudly joins the celebration of 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏’𝒔 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉, where our Researcher-Entomologist Ms Jessica Baroga-Barbecho, shared her insights on women leading community-based beekeeping initiatives at DA - Bureau of Agricultural Research on March 26, 2026.

Ms Baroga-Barbecho highlighted how empowered women are shaping sustainable livelihoods and uplifting communities (i.e., Maliwaliw, Bataan, Mindoro, and Lanao del Norte).

Just like in every hive, every role matters = just as every woman’s contribution counts 🐝💜

: DA-BAR hosted 36 senior citizen members of the Philippine Society for Elders Promoting Wellness and Sustainable Development, Inc. in Diliman, Quezon City on March 26, 2026 for a beekeeping seminar that highlights women’s role in agricultural development.



Link to full article in the comment section.

05/03/2026

Join us in celebrating women in research, partnership, and beekeeping excellence 👩‍🦰👩‍🦰👩‍🦰🐝🐝🐝💜💜💜

This BEEautiful month of March, HONEA Bee Farm and SaBeedo Nights are honored to have three esteemed women, who will not only share valuable knowledge & wisdom, but will also inspire everyone of us (yes, men, included) with their amazing stories from their respective journeys into the wonderful world of bees🌻🐝💛

Mark your calendars now, and save the link on the photo's caption if you would like to join us live via ZOOM.

Super thanks, Ma'ams Cleo Cervancia, Jessica Baroga-Barbecho and Michele Bono, for being our awesome guests for this month💜💜💜