UST - AGOS

06/04/2026

PSFBE 2026 🩵

📣 SAVE THE DATE 📣

Mark your calendars! The 5th Philippine Symposium on Freshwater Biodiversity and Ecosystems (PSFBE2026) will be held on November 24-27, 2026 at the University of the Philippines Visayas, Iloilo City Campus.

Stay tuned for details regarding abstract submission, conference registration, and publication opportunities!

See you soon in UPV!

04/04/2026

Beneath the surface of the world above is a self-sustaining ecosystem inhabited by the smallest crustaceans to the largest of marine giants. These aquatic animals sustain the balance of life beneath the earth, regulating ecosystems, supporting food webs, and serving as vital indicators of environmental health. 🌊🐟🐋

Last April 3, in celebration of World Aquatic Animal Day, UST-AGOS members showcased their favorite species as symbols of inspiration and beauty. As pressures from pollution, habitat loss, and climate change threaten our sea-dwellers, the responsibility to protect these species and their habitats becomes ever more urgent. 🌏

Through science, conservation, and collective action, we can ensure that aquatic life continues to thrive for generations to come.

Because when aquatic life disappears, the ripple reaches us all. 💙

22/03/2026

Freshwater is our most vital, yet most finite, resource. Beyond its immediate utility, the health of our aquatic ecosystems serves as the primary indicator of environmental stability and community resilience. 💧🌿

Advocating for the sustainable management of water resources is no longer optional; it is a prerequisite for securing our resources for the long term. In this mission, gender equality and the empowerment of women and Indigenous communities are essential; as the traditional guardians of our natural heritage, their leadership is the key to active, responsible stewardship. 🌏🛡️

This World Water Day, we emphasize the urgency of safeguarding our local waters. Through informed action and dedicated conservation, we can ensure that our freshwater resources remain available for generations to come. 🌊

Every drop counts. Every ripple matters. ✨

20/03/2026

Small yet significant, parasites are often unseen, but their impact flows across entire ecosystems. 🌊🔬

This World Parasite Awareness Day, UST-AGOS highlights the vital roles parasites play in advancing scientific discovery. As we continue to explore Philippine aquatic ecosystems, we see that every interaction, seen or unseen, contributes to the bigger picture of life. 🌎

Because in nature, everything is connected, even parasites.

19/03/2026

Today, we celebrate and appreciate our taxonomists! 🧬🔬🌿

Taxonomy doesn’t just classify the world’s diverse species 🐾🌍, but it also helps us understand why their conservation and biodiversity matter 🌱🦋🐠

It gives us a glimpse into the interconnectedness of life 🔗, showing how all organisms are linked through time ⏳🧬

Celebrating our very own resident taxonomists who maintains and continues to give us a glimpse of our local diversity through time and space. A life through time! 🌎✨🧫

17/03/2026

Like the agos of water, women move with strength, grace, and resilience. 🌊💜

This Women’s Month, UST AGOS proudly celebrates the women who continue to inspire, lead, and create meaningful change in our communities. Their perseverance and courage remind us that progress flows forward when women rise together.
Let us continue to support, uplift, and empower one another. ✨

16/03/2026

𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚, 𝑭𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚, 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒔𝒉? Tara at silipin ang 𝑨𝒈𝒖𝒔𝒂𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒔𝒉 Wildlife Sanctuary!

Kamakailan ay binisita nina Janna Denise Bernardo and Jhaydee Ann Pascual ang kanilang proposed sampling sites sa loob ng 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 (𝐀𝐌𝐖𝐒) para sa isang reconnaissance visit bilang paghahanda sa kanilang mga susunod na activities. Binisita nila ang mga lawa at ilog na matatagpuan sa Sitio Panlabuhan (Loreto), Barangay Sabang Gibong at La Flora (Talacogon), Agusan del Sur.

Ang research na ito ay bahagi ng partnership sa pagitan ng 𝑈𝑆𝑇-𝑍𝐸𝑆𝐿 at 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑎 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 (𝐶𝑆𝑈) - 𝑀𝑎𝐹𝐻𝐴 at 𝑆𝑊𝐸𝐴𝑀2𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡. Kasama sa reconnaissance activity si Ren Divien Obeña mula sa National Museum of the Philippines.

Ang pag-a-assess sa mga site ay isang mahalagang hakbang sa layuning maunawaan ang natatanging wetland ecosystem na ito. Kasunod ng reconnaissance activities ay ang coordination meeting na ginanap sa opisina ng National Commission on Indigenous Peoples at National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan.

Lubos ang aming pasasalamat sa aming mga collaborators at sa lokal na komunidad sa kanilang mainit na pagtanggap at suporta sa research sa isa sa mga pinakamahalagang protected areas sa Pilipinas.

Hanggang sa susunod pang pagbisita sa field! 𝑆𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑡 𝑘𝑎𝑎𝑦u!



Photos courtesy of Caraga State University

14/03/2026

Rivers connect mountains to oceans, nature to people, and present to future generations.

On this International Day of Action for Rivers, we commit to protecting our waterways, restoring ecosystems, and ensuring clean water for all.

Because when rivers flow freely, life flows with them.

14/03/2026

Rivers connect mountains to oceans, nature to people, and the present to future generations.

On this International Day of Action for Rivers, we commit to protecting our waterways, restoring ecosystems, and ensuring clean water for all.

Because when rivers flow freely, life flows with them.

11/03/2026

𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙐𝙎𝙏 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙡𝙖 — 𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙤 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙢 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚!! 🌊🔬💙

Ang 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗥𝗲𝘀, sa ilalim ng 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (funded by DOST-PCHRD), ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa mainit na pagtanggap ng Eastern Samar! 🫂✨

Taos puso kaming nagpapasalamat sa mga sumusunod:
🏛️𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲
🎓𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆
🏥𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲
🏢𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 (San Policarpo, Oras, Dolores, Taft, Sulat, Borongan, Llorente, at Guiuan)
🩺𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 (San Policarpo, Oras, Dolores, Taft, Sulat, Borongan, Llorente, at Guiuan)
👥𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 (San Policarpo, Oras, Dolores, Taft, Sulat, Borongan, Llorente, at Guiuan)

Naging posible ang reconnaissance at sample processing ng Project PaRes dahil sa inyong mainit na pagtanggap at pakikiisa. 🤗🧫🔬🌊

Damo nga salamat po sa inyong patuloy na suporta sa agham, pananaliksik, at serbisyong pangkalusugan para sa sambayanang Pilipino!

𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘪 𝘱𝘰 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘪𝘬𝘪𝘵𝘢!👋✨

03/03/2026

The Philippine Society for Freshwater Science (PSFS) warmly invites you to the 2nd PSFS Mini-Symposium entitled:

“Sustaining our Freshwater Ecosystems: Community Engagements, Best Practices, and Local Actions for Freshwater Resources Management and Conservation”

This online symposium will highlight the importance of collaborative and community-based approaches in protecting and conserving freshwater ecosystems in the Philippines. Experts from academia and conservation practice will share insights on effective strategies, local initiatives, and actionable solutions for sustainable freshwater management.

📅 Date: March 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN
💻 Platform: Zoom

🎟 Registration is FREE
📌 Online registration is open until March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM only.

REGISTER VIA: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAmKytmokTzvHLA7NSXUyn3bPzaW_nBYITe4QMd2JcIhqFJQ/viewform