MSUN Research, Innovation and Global Engagement

23/09/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐈𝐧-𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬

On September 21, 2026, the Research and Extension Committee (REC) of Mindanao State University at Naawan convened at the Research Function Room to evaluate the proposed 2027 Research and Extension In-House Funded Projects. The meeting provided a structured platform for research and extension project leaders to present their proposals, receive constructive feedback, and obtain recommendations to enhance project objectives, implementation strategies, and alignment with the university’s research and extension priorities.

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16/09/2026

Across MSU campuses, across disciplines, and across communities, one shared purpose brings us together: turning the Sustainable Development Goals into meaningful action.

This September 30, 2026, the MSU System comes together for SDG Convergence 2026, carrying the theme “One MSU for the SDGs: Sharing Innovations, Scaling Solutions, Creating Impact.” Hosted by Mindanao State University at Naawan, the virtual gathering will spotlight ideas, initiatives, and solutions from across the MSU community—creating a space to learn from one another, strengthen collaboration, and amplify efforts that can make a lasting difference.

Because progress becomes more powerful when knowledge is shared, solutions are scaled, and impact is created together.

Join the convergence. Be part of moving the SDGs forward.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/sdgconvergence2026reg
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For inquiries and concerns, contact the organizers at [email protected]

14/09/2026

02/09/2026

𝐉𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐒!

The Journal of Environment and Aquatic Resources (JEAR) of Mindanao State University at Naawan welcomes contributions for 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝟗, 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐 (𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔).

We invite authors to submit original research articles, extension papers, review papers, short communications, and policy briefs addressing topics within the journal’s scope.

🗓️𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: September 20, 2026

📩𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭: [email protected]

Let your work contribute to meaningful conversations, informed decisions, and a more sustainable future.

Publish your work. Share knowledge. Contribute to a better tomorrow.

𝐉𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐒!

The Journal of Environment and Aquatic Resources (JEAR) of Mindanao State University at Naawan welcomes contributions for 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝟗, 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐 (𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔).

We invite authors to submit original research articles, extension papers, review papers, short communications, and policy briefs addressing topics within the journal’s scope.

🗓️𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: September 20, 2026
📩𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭: [email protected]

Let your work contribute to meaningful conversations, informed decisions, and a more sustainable future.

Publish your work. Share knowledge. Contribute to a better tomorrow.

25/08/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!

Congratulations to Dr. Angela Grace E. Singson and Dr. Lilibeth P. Coronel of Mindanao State University at Naawan, together with their co-authors from Central Philippines State University, Carlos Hilado Memorial State University, and Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology, on their recent publication in 𝐘𝐮𝐳𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐮 𝐘𝐢𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, a Q3 Scopus-indexed journal!

Their paper, titled “𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠, 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐁. 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐚, 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬,” presents the first baseline assessment of the mangrove ecosystem in Barangay Tomongtong. The study examined species composition, vegetation structure, regeneration status, aboveground biomass, and carbon stocks. It recorded 16 true mangrove species belonging to eight families, with 𝐴𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑎 emerging as the dominant species across the sampling stations and mangrove zones.

The findings revealed substantial differences in carbon storage across the study area. Station 3 recorded the highest estimated aboveground carbon stock at 7,601,167.14 kg, followed by Station 2 at 752,392.43 kg and Station 1 at 276,661.19 kg. Among the mangrove zones, the middle zone stored the greatest amount of carbon at 3,675,035.30 kg, followed by the seaward zone at 1,085,827.69 kg and the landward zone at 10,017.67 kg. Despite generally excellent tree-height conditions, poor crown cover and limited regeneration were observed in several areas, indicating reduced structural complexity and potential vulnerability to future environmental disturbances.

The study highlights the importance of conserving and restoring mangrove ecosystems not only for biodiversity protection but also for carbon sequestration, fisheries sustainability, and climate-change mitigation. The researchers recommend management interventions such as assisted natural regeneration, enrichment planting of less-dominant species, hydrological restoration of abandoned fishponds, and the reduction of anthropogenic pressures to strengthen the long-term resilience of the Tomongtong mangrove ecosystem.

Once again, congratulations to the researchers and their co-authors for this meaningful contribution to environmental science, ecosystem conservation, and sustainable resource management.

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: http://doi.org/10.29133/yyutbd.1836450

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25/08/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!

Congratulations to Asst. Prof. Garry C. Marapao, Dr. Edgar D. Castañares, Asst. Prof. Dave Nathanael S. Lamoste, and Dr. Nonillon M. Aspe of Mindanao State University at Naawan, together with their co-author from Davao del Sur State College, on their recent publication in the 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬.

Their paper, titled “𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧, 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬,” provides important baseline information on the diversity and distribution of terrestrial vertebrate fauna in the Talabaan River Watershed. Through surveys conducted across different habitat conditions, the study documented 92 bird species, 19 mammal species, and 39 herpetofaunal species, highlighting the watershed’s importance as a habitat for diverse wildlife.

The study also recorded several species of conservation concern, including the Philippine Hanging Parrot (𝐿𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑢𝑠 𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑠), Philippine Deer (𝑅𝑢𝑠𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑎), Philippine Warty Pig (𝑆𝑢𝑠 𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑠), Philippine Tarsier (𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑦𝑟𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑡𝑎), King Cobra (𝑂𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑜𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑔𝑢𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑎ℎ), and Mindanao Fanged Frog (𝐿𝑖𝑚𝑛𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑢𝑠). The findings further showed that differences in vegetation, elevation, forest cover, and human disturbance influence the composition and diversity of vertebrate communities across the watershed. Mammals and herpetofauna were generally associated with less-disturbed and more densely forested habitats, while bird communities displayed greater adaptability across varying environmental conditions.

These findings emphasize the ecological importance of the Talabaan River Watershed and reinforce the need for localized, science-based conservation and management strategies to protect its remaining forest and riparian habitats. By providing essential biodiversity data, the research contributes valuable scientific evidence for watershed management, biodiversity conservation, and the protection of threatened and endemic Philippine wildlife.

Once again, congratulations to the researchers for this meaningful contribution to biodiversity research and the conservation of the Talabaan River Watershed!

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://doi.org/10.48031/msunjear.2026.09.01

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25/08/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!

Congratulations to Dr. Rey Y. Capangpangan, Ms. Marybeth Hope T. Banda, and Ms. Sherley Ann T. Inocente of Mindanao State University at Naawan, together with their co-authors from Caraga State University and the Department of Science and Technology–Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), on their recent publication in 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, a prestigious Q1 Scopus-indexed journal ranked among the top 10% of journals worldwide in its field.

Their study, titled “𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬,” examines the occurrence, distribution, and ecological implications of microplastics in one of the country’s most important freshwater wetland ecosystems. The researchers examined two invasive demersal fish species, 𝑃𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑔𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑡ℎ𝑦𝑠 spp. and 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑎 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑎, along with surface-water and sediment samples collected from selected areas within the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary (AMWS).

Microplastics were detected in all 60 fish examined, with 𝑃𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑔𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑡ℎ𝑦𝑠 spp. recording the highest ingestion levels. Across the fish and environmental samples, the study identified 34 polymer types, with ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) dominating the fish samples and rayon being the most prevalent polymer in the environmental samples. Fibers were the most common microplastic morphotype found in fish, while fragments were more abundant in surface water and sediment. Lake Tugno recorded the highest microplastic concentrations in both surface water and sediment, further demonstrating how wetland environments can retain and accumulate plastic particles transported through connected river systems.

The findings highlight the important role of the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary as a potential sink for microplastics within the Agusan River Basin. While the marsh may help reduce the downstream transport of plastic particles through hydrological retention and sediment accumulation, these retained microplastics remain available for biological uptake and trophic transfer, posing potential risks to aquatic organisms and ecosystem integrity. The study also emphasizes the need for stronger plastic-waste management, continued environmental monitoring, and science-based strategies to address microplastic pollution in Philippine freshwater ecosystems.

Once again, congratulations to the entire research team for this significant contribution to freshwater pollution research and for advancing our understanding of microplastic dynamics in ecologically important wetland environments.

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2026.182197

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25/08/2026

25/08/2026