URS Food Testing Laboratory

28/01/2026

28/01/2026

15/01/2026

The URS FARSL warmly welcomes the Department of Trade and Industry Rizal team for a strategic plan visit focused on strengthening water and food analysis initiatives. The visit was led by Ms. Sharon Dioco, together with Mr. Paulo Garrovillas and Ms. Noralyn Halimao.

The discussion highlighted collaboration, quality standards, and future plans which aims to streamline the testing service to the community to ensure safe and reliable laboratory service for our stakeholders.

17/08/2025

“𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇, 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄.”

Join us at the University of Rizal System’s 19th RDEP Congress happening this August 19, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM via Zoom

Spearheaded by the Office of the VP for Research, Development, Extension, and Production (RDEP), this year’s congress will showcase the best of URS innovation and community impact—from groundbreaking Research Papers to transformative Extension Projects.

🏆 What’s at stake?
Presenters who excelled during the Agency In-House Review will compete for this year's 19th RDEP Congress, with winners to be honored at PRAISE 2025!

🔬 Competing Categories:
✔️ Descriptive Research
✔️ Experimental Research
✔️ Developmental Research
✔️ Extension Projects

👩‍🏫 Invited Research Evaluators:
Dr. Ferdinand C. Lacuata – Arellano University
Dr. Joseline M. Santos – Bulacan State University
Dr. Ruel G. Manalo – Tomas Claudio Colleges
Dr. Jomar L. Aban – Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
Dr. Rosenda A. Bronce – Batangas State University
Dr. Adriel G. Roman – Laguna State Polytechnic University
Dr. Karina Milagros R. Cui-Lim – University of Eastern Philippines
Dr. Pearl Aphrodite B. Carnice – Eastern Visayas State University
Dr. Jonathan V. Fabula – Central Luzon State University

🌱 Invited Extension Evaluators:
Dr. Racquel G. Agustin – Cavite State University
Dr. Aimee Concepcion C. Chavez – Laguna State Polytechnic University
Dr. Rosemarie M. Bautista – Bulacan State University

Save the date, line in via Zoom, and be part of this prestigious URS tradition where ideas take flight and impact begins!

19/03/2025

We are hiring!

WE ARE HIRING!
The University Human Resource Management Unit invites interested and qualified applicants for Chemist position.

Application Process:
-Interested and qualified applicants may submit their intent of application with complete documentary requirements attached as PDF file via email at [email protected] or may proceed at the University Human Resource Management Unit, URS Morong Campus.
-Indicate in the subject line: Position-Office/ Full Name. Example: Chemist-Food Analytical and Research Services Laboratory/ Pablo J. Crisostomo.
Note: Applicants with incomplete requirements shall not be entertained.

21/08/2024

WE ARE HIRING!
The University Human Resource Management Unit invites interested and qualified applicants for Chemist position.

Application Process:
-Interested and qualified applicants may submit their intent of application with complete documentary requirements attached as PDF file via email at [email protected] or may proceed at the University Human Resource Management Unit, URS Morong Campus.
-Indicate in the subject line: Position-Office/ Full Name. Example: Chemist-Food Analytical and Research Services Laboratory/ Pablo J. Crisostomo.
Note: Applicants with incomplete requirements shall not be entertained.

08/08/2024

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18/07/2024

The URS in partnership with DOST-ITDI, DOST Rizal and Tanay LGU installed the Upgraded Emergency Water Disinfection System (UPEDS) at Sitio Nayon, Sta. Ines, Tanay, Rizal last June 5, 2024. The URS personnel were in charge of the assembly of the UPEDS and the URS FARSL collected and tested the potability of water samples prior and after the installation of the UPEDS. The project aims to provide safe drinking water to the community.

07/03/2024

Congratulations to our Laboratory Head, Prof. Eugene SF. Tia for his Patent Invention 🎉

𝐓𝐢𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭

Prof. Eugene Tia, Head of Food Analytical and Research Services Laboratory (FARSL), invented the “Process of Producing Mosquito Attractant with Plant Extract and the Product Thereof” and was granted the Letters Patent Invention by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) – Bureau of Patents for July 14, 2023 until October 12, 2040.

Read more: http://www.urs.edu.ph/tia-invents-mosquito-attractant-from-plant-extract/

18/01/2024

Congratulations to our Laboratory Head, Prof. Eugene SF. Tia !! 🥳🎉👏

Congratulations, Prof. Eugene SF. Tia!

08/01/2024

Please be guided on our requirements in accepting samples for analysis.

Thank you.