Institute of Fish Processing Technology

𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝟏𝟓𝟔 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐲-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

Innovation, creativity, and teamwork were showcased during the Fish 156 Laboratory Culminating Activity held on May 22, 2026 at the S&T Wet Lab. Fourteen groups of F156 students proudly presented their final fishery-based product outputs developed through their month-long laboratory work.

The activity highlighted the students’ knowledge and skills in product development, processing, and evaluation using fishery resources. It also served as a meaningful culmination of the lessons and hands-on experiences they gained throughout the semester.

Congratulations to the winning groups:

🥇 First Place – Crispy Seaweed Palabok
Members: Zephaniah Ruben, Anika Padernal, Eva Cerise Lopez, Sean Raphael Miguel Buenavista, and Efred Camiros Jr.

🥈 Second Place – CheeSeadilla
Members: Azriel Dominik A. Almacen, Eusheka Rovinne P. Barracas, Jaslene B. Lacao, and Eve Margaret P. Gevela

🥉 Third Place – Aqua-deli Fish Loaf
Members: Janelle Faye F. Gallego, Carmelia Lou B. Jordan, Lance F. Mobo, and Alainah Jaye D. Orata

Congratulations to all participating students for their hard work, creativity, and dedication! Your innovative ideas continue to show the potential of fishery resources in product development. 👏🐟

SDG2ZeroHunger

🔬 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦.

The Institute of Fish Processing Technology proudly presents the Post-Harvest Fisheries Student Research Colloquium (PhFResCo) 2026 — an academic platform featuring research presentations by Master of Science in Post-Harvest Fisheries students of UP Visayas.

Witness graduate-level minds address real challenges in fisheries science — from preservation and processing to quality, safety, and sustainability — as they present research forged through rigorous study and a deep commitment to advancing the Philippine fish industry.

📅 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
📍 𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐅𝐂, 𝐂𝐅𝐎𝐒, 𝐔𝐏 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬

Driven by curiosity, guided by discovery, and united by a shared passion for science!🐟💡

See you at PhFResCo 2026! ✨





Caption: JLRedoble

𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐎𝐅 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘: Livelihood Program for Preservation of Marine Resources

Last May 9, 2026, first year students of the UP Visayas NSTP-CWTS College of Management conducted a community livelihood program at the Baybay Norte Covered Court, Miagao.

The activity aimed to help the fishers’ wives and mothers of Brgy. Baybay Norte learn alternative livelihood opportunities through milkfish deboning. It also promoted proper use of fish resources, waste reduction, and sustainable income opportunities for the community.

The program featured lectures on milkfish deboning, sanitation, and good manufacturing practices in fish and food processing by Ms. Mercy B. Quilantang, as well as a discussion on milkfish deboning as a source of income by Ms. Mary Ann G. Serrano. Participants also joined a hands-on demonstration and practical activity facilitated by Ms. Rosana G. Alama.
This activity was made possible through the support of IFPT-CFOS, Baybay Norte Barangay Officials, Rural Bank of Miagao (Iloilo), Inc., and the Daughters of Mary Immaculate International (DMII) Miagao Circle.

Together, we continue to create opportunities for communities through learning, livelihood, and service.

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆!

The Institute of Fish Processing Technology, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences - UP Visayas is looking for 𝟏 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 specializing in Food/Chemical Engineering and Fish Processing!

𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
✅Must hold at least a Master’s degree in a relevant field
✅Preference will be given to applicant with PhD degree
✅With teaching and/or research experience in related areas
✅Must possess a Professional License (Fisheries Technologist or Food Technologist)

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
Interested applicants are requested to submit the following:
✅Application letter addressed to:
Dr. Rhoda Mae C. Simora
Director
Institute of Fish Processing Technology
College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
University of the Philippines Visayas
Miagao, Iloilo
✅Curriculum Vitae
✅Official Transcript of Records
✅Diploma
✅Other pertinent documents

Applications may also be submitted via email to: 𝐢𝐟𝐩𝐭.𝐮𝐩𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬@𝐮𝐩.𝐞𝐝𝐮.𝐩𝐡

Deadline for submission of applications is on 𝟏𝟓 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐌𝐒 𝐏𝐡𝐅) at the University of the Philippines Visayas!

Become part of a dynamic graduate program that equips students with advanced expertise in aquatic product quality and safety, post-harvest handling and processing, product development, packaging, and marketing. Expand your research capabilities, strengthen your professional growth, and contribute to innovation in the fisheries sector.

Please take note of the following deadlines ❗
⚠️DOST-ASTHRDP Scholarship Application Deadline: 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
⚠️MS PhF Program for AY 2026–2027 Aplication Deadline: 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

✅Check out the UPV Graduate School website for more details: https://graduateschool.upv.edu.ph/
✅For inquiries and program application requirements, contact:
[email protected]
✅For DOST-ASTHRDP Scholarship information, visit:
https://asthrdp.science-scholarships.ph

Take the next step toward becoming a leader in post-harvest fisheries. Apply to the MS PhF Program today!

𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 with the Master of Science in Post-harvest Fisheries (MS PhF) offered by the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) Graduate School (GS) and the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences-Institute of Fish Processing Technology (CFOS-IFPT)

The MS PhF program is guided by IFPT’s vision to become a dynamic, global, and lead center of excellence in post-harvest fisheries. It is a paradigm shift from a fish processing-centered curriculum to one that encompasses the whole value chain or continuum of activities and processes in post-harvest fisheries. Graduates of MS PhF will be equipped with advanced knowledge and skills in post-harvest handling and processing, aquatic product quality assurance and safety control, product development and packaging, and marketing of aquatic products.

Join our graduate program and take the next step toward advancing your expertise and professional growth.

For inquiries and application requirements, please contact the UPV Graduate School at [email protected].

For scholarships, grants, and funding opportunities you may visit the following:

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲-𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 (𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐃𝐏):
https://asthrdp.science-scholarships.ph
⚠️DOST-ASTHRDP Scholarship Application Deadline: 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃) 𝐒𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐏 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
https://ched.gov.ph/sikap

📢 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS‼️

If you’re looking to share your work on sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and marine resource management, this might be the perfect time!

Scholars, researchers, educators, and practitioners are invited to submit their abstracts for the 14th International Fisheries Symposium in Iloilo City with the theme, “One Blue ASEAN Fisheries for the Future.”

Grounded in the vision of a “blue future,” the conference focuses on the responsible utilization of aquatic resources while ensuring ecological balance, food security, and economic resilience.

Check out the diverse key thematic areas for this year’s IFS through our website.

🗓️ Deadline for abstract submission: June 15, 2026
➡️ Access submission form here: ifs2026.upv.edu.ph

𝐌𝐒 𝐏𝐡𝐅 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐮ñ𝐨𝐳

The Master of Science in Post-harvest Fisheries (MS PhF) students participated in the Genetic Modification (GM) Risk Assessment Workshop for Fisheries and Aquaculture Systems held from May 6 to 7, 2026 at the BFAR Training Hall, CLSU Compound, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. This activity was organized by the DABIOTECH -funded Fish CRISPR Project to equip researchers and stakeholders with knowledge for the safe implementation of gene editing technologies. The workshop featured lectures from leading experts in the field of gene editing and biotechnology. Among the invited speakers were Dr. Eric M. Hallerman who discussed risk assessment for genome-edited fishes and Dr. Rex A. Dunham who delivered lectures on the application of CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology in catfish and other fishes and GM risk assessment practices. Ms. Ma. Lorelie Agbagala also presented the status of the biosafety policies in the Philippines. The students actively engaged with the speakers during the open forum sessions, allowing them to deepen their understanding of the current advances and challenges in biotechnology and biosafety.

The students also visited several research institutions including the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC), DA Crop Biotechnology Center at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources National Freshwater Technology Center (BFAR NFTC), and Fisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC) including the CRISPR Laboratory from May 6 to 9, 2026.

At PCC, the students visited the National Water Buffalo Gene Pool, which houses elite riverine breeds of buffaloes intended for milk production. They also toured the National Livestock Cryobank Facility, a repository of germplasm from livestock species across the country, that supports the livestock biotechnology innovations and cryopreservation capacities. The students likewise visited the Animal Nutrition Laboratory, which develops feed and probiotic products, provides analytical services for feed evaluation and molecular analysis, and supports research on seaweed utilization in animal nutrition. In addition, they observed the various packaging materials used for carabao milk and related delicacies.

During their visit to PhilRice, the students were introduced to different rice varieties conserved in the gene bank, including the Golden rice, a genetically engineered rice variety enriched with beta-carotene. They learned about the efforts in the conservation and management of rice genetic resources. They also toured the molecular genetics laboratory, where they observed various instruments and facilities used in gene editing and molecular research.

At BFAR-NFTC, they toured several aquaculture facilities, including the tilapia milt cryopreservation facility, the modified intensive tilapia hatchery, hatchery complex including the crayfish hatchery. These visits allowed the students to observe modern aquaculture technologies and breeding systems used to support fisheries production and research.

The students also visited the Fisheries Biotechnology Center and CRISPR laboratory, where they were introduced to equipment used for molecular biology research. Furthermore, Dr. Rhoda Mae Simora, project leader of the Fish CRISPR project, demonstrated the operation of the microinjection set up and micropipette puller, used for CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing research.

This educational trip is part of the subjects Fish 238 (Instrumental Analysis), Fish 247 (Product Development and Packaging), and Fish 244 (Seaweed Processing and Utilization) under Dr. Rhoda Mae Simora, Ms. Audrey Mae Orillaza and Ms. Cindy Armada, providing the students with valuable experiential learning opportunities that complemented their classroom discussions and strengthened their understanding of biotechnology, instrumentation, and product development in the fisheries sector.

Photo credits: FBC, Fish CRISPR Project, JGaan
Caption: KJMonaya

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡!

You’re always the one we rely on to keep things working, from fixing machines to helping in the lab, and we really appreciate everything you do. It’s nice that your birthday is close to Labor Day, because it reminds us how hardworking you are. We hope you got to rest, enjoy good food, and spend time with people you love. Wishing you good health, more good days, and lots of reasons to smile this year!



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