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Update | PEST D-TECH at the Smart Agriculture Forum during the RSTW 2026Ms. Darling Corazon C. Salazar, Project Staff an...
18/08/2026

Update | PEST D-TECH at the Smart Agriculture Forum during the RSTW 2026

Ms. Darling Corazon C. Salazar, Project Staff and representative of PEST D-TECH Project presented the project’s drone-based and AI-driven machine learning technology for early pest and disease damage detection during the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) for the forum on Smart Agriculture for Sustainable Development: Forum on Innovative and Climate-Resilient Agriculture Technologies last August 13, 2026 at Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte.

The forum was hosted by the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office IX (DOST IX), bringing together LGUs, academic institutions, research organizations, national government agencies, and the agriculture sector to promote smart, innovative, and climate-resilient agriculture.

Deepest gratitude to DOST IX for the kind invitation and opportunity to showcase the PEST D-TECH Project.











LOOK | DOST-PCAARRD’s Agricultural Resources Management Research Division Conducts M&E Visit of CLSU Projects The Depart...
05/08/2026

LOOK | DOST-PCAARRD’s Agricultural Resources Management Research Division Conducts M&E Visit of CLSU Projects The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), through its Agricultural Resources Management Research Division (ARMRD), visited Central Luzon State University (CLSU) on July 27, 2026, to monitor the progress and accomplishments of the project "Monitoring and Management of Major Pests and Diseases of Corn and Onion through Robotics and Drone Technology." The visit aimed to assess project implementation, identify challenges, discuss possible solutions, and validate major findings and outputs to support the successful achievement of the project's objectives and targets. Dr. Gella Patria Abella, together with the project team, presented the project's progress, challenges encountered, key accomplishments, and the PEST D-TECH system. The project is currently in its six-month extension period. The project staff and research assistants actively assisted the monitoring team by addressing questions and providing clarifications on the issues raised during the evaluation. The monitoring visit reflects DOST-PCAARRD’s continued commitment to ensuring that funded research projects achieve their intended outcomes and contribute to advancing the country's scientific innovation and agricultural development.

LOOK | The PEST D-TECH Team successfully concluded a seminar titled "Makabagong Sistema ng Pagbabantay sa Pananim Gamit ...
24/03/2026

LOOK | The PEST D-TECH Team successfully concluded a seminar titled "Makabagong Sistema ng Pagbabantay sa Pananim Gamit ang Drone, Machine Learning, at Nanobiopesticide" on March 19, 2026, at the CLIRDEC Function Hall, CLSU. The seminar was attended by farmers from the municipalities of San Manuel and Camiling, Tarlac, and Bongabon and San Jose City, Nueva Ecija. The event allowed participants to gain firsthand knowledge of modern pest monitoring and management, specifically focusing on the detection of Fall Armyworm (FAW) and Curvularia leaf spots. Furthermore, the session highlighted the use of nanobiopesticides as an innovative and eco-friendly solution to combat "harabas" (Fall Armyworm), providing farmers with more effective and sustainable crop protection strategies.







LOOK | The PEST D-TECH Team successfully concluded a training workshop titled "Application of the PEST D-TECH System Usi...
09/03/2026

LOOK | The PEST D-TECH Team successfully concluded a training workshop titled "Application of the PEST D-TECH System Using Drones and Machine Learning for Pest Management" on March 6, 2026, at the CCCEM Training Room.

The workshop, attended by representatives from partner municipalities, was divided into three segments, including "Use of Drone Technology in PEST D-TECH" and "Artificial Intelligence in the Agricultural Industry (Pre-Processing and Machine Learning)." These sessions immersed participants in the practical application of drone technology and the project's machine learning workflows.







09/03/2026

Mga ka-radyo, muling nagbabalik ang paborito niyong makakalikasang programa.

Para sa ika-siyam na yugto ng programang CCCEM in Action, sabay sabay nating abangan ang panibagong makakalikasang episode kung saan ating tatalakayin ang paksa patungkol sa "Pest D-Tech Project", kasama si Arvin Ian C. Yanguas at Aidan Gerald S. Pascual, Science Research Assistants.

Kaya tumutok na ngayong Miyerkules, sa ganap na alas 9:00 hanggang alas 10:00 ng umaga, dito lang yan sa Radyo CLSU Live!


03/02/2026

An initiative from Central Luzon State University (CLSU) has integrated drone technology with agriculture through the crop monitoring system PEST D-tech in Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to manage crop pests and diseases in corn and onion crops.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/PCAARRDnews-PESTDtech



LOOK | PEST D-TECH Project Featured on Radio Agila's Pinoy ScientistThe PEST D-TECH project was successfully showcased o...
03/02/2026

LOOK | PEST D-TECH Project Featured on Radio Agila's Pinoy Scientist

The PEST D-TECH project was successfully showcased on Radio Agila this past February 1, 2026.

Dr. Gella Patria L. Abella, the Project Leader of Pest D-Tech, appeared on the program “Pinoy Scientist” to discuss how the team’s AI-powered system uses multispectral drone-captured images to detect agricultural pests and diseases damage. The interview highlighted the project’s methodology and its benefits for local farmers in monitoring crop health.

​The Pest D-Tech team extends its sincere gratitude to Radio Agila and the "Pinoy Scientist" team for the opportunity to share this innovation with a wider audience.

See the link below 👇
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18B3kjPCo7/







30/12/2025

A DRONE-ENABLED crop monitoring system research project is set to mitigate pest infestations and outbreaks in corn and onion through PEST D-Tech. The project from Central Luzon State University (CLSU) will later establish data integration and cooperation between Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), or la....

LOOK | PEST D-Tech Conducts Lecture on Drone Technology and Machine Learning for Immersion Students The PEST D-Tech Team...
11/12/2025

LOOK | PEST D-Tech Conducts Lecture on Drone Technology and Machine Learning for Immersion Students

The PEST D-Tech Team held a lecture and hands-on session on the fundamentals of drone technology and machine learning for the immersion students from ASKI Skills and Knowledge Institute Inc and Sto. Domingo National Trade School on November 20, and 26, 2025.

The seminar covered key concepts related to the project including how drone works, its components, and their practical applications. The discussion also highlighted how machine learning enhances the drone operations particularly in precision agriculture, as well as pest and disease monitoring.

Students were further engaged through hands-on drone assembly and a live demonstration of drone flight, applying the knowledge they gained from the lecture.

This initiative aims to expose immersion students to real-world technological applications and to deepen their understanding of how modern tools can strengthen the development of agricultural practices while promoting environmental stewardship toward progressive and sustainable agriculture.







LOOK | PEST D-Tech at IWSMCS 2025 The PEST D-Tech participated in the International Workshop and Symposium on Methodolo...
01/12/2025

LOOK | PEST D-Tech at IWSMCS 2025

The PEST D-Tech participated in the International Workshop and Symposium on Methodology for Citizen Science and the Society (IWSMCS 2025), held from November 24-28 at RET Amphitheater, Central Luzon State University.

Mr. Arvin Ian Yanguas represented the team for the symposium and presented the paper entitled “Monitoring of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Corn Through Drone Technology”. This presentation highlighted the ongoing findings of the project that marks a significant step on the development of effective monitoring for pests and serve timely management approaches.

The event themed “A culminating event of the ITP Co-Ciphil: Co-creating environmental citizen science capacity in the Philippines” attended by co-researchers served as an avenue for the progressive scientific breakthroughs along with learnings from various resource persons.

The PEST D-Tech team is grateful for the opportunity to showcase what the team is working for, which not only focuses on the project itself but also serves the farmers, supports environment sustainability, and contributes to the advancement of the Philippine Agriculture.







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