BU Tabaco - Research, Development and Extension

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲'𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗽𝘀

Join us tomorrow, June 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 NN, for an engaging discussion with Prof. Ian Cris R. Buban, faculty member of BU Tabaco, as he explores the fascinating journey of one of Masbate's prized marine resources.

A deep dive into the stories, livelihoods, fisheries practices, and food systems that bring scallops from the rich waters of Masbate to Filipino dining tables — for the segment "Buhay Dagat: Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Hour."

Every scallop has a story. Discover how the sea nourishes communities, sustains livelihoods, and brings food from ocean to table. Tune in, learn, and celebrate the treasures of our marine resources!

Catch us live on the DZGB News Online page and the Bicol University EMD page. 🎙️

Congratulations🎊👏👏

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹 🦀

Join us today, May 27, 2026, for another insightful radio discussion featuring our special guest, Prof. Aldrin Mel B. Macale of Bicol University Tabaco Campus, as we dive into the fascinating yet alarming topic: “Aram Mo Ba? The Awareness Gap on Toxic Crabs in Bicol”

Discover the truth behind toxic crabs found in the Bicol region, the risks they pose to public health, and why awareness and education are vital in protecting communities and coastal livelihoods. Learn how local knowledge, science, and environmental responsibility come together in addressing this growing concern.

Tune in and be informed, because awareness can save lives!

Congratulations to the winners of the 21st Bicol University Student R&D Forum👏🎊🎊

🏆LIST OF WINNERS FROM BU TABACO

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗛𝗛𝗦𝗠) – 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
🏆Best Paper
“Development and Characterization of Calcium-enriched Wafer Roll and Fettuccine from Chicken Eggshells”
Princess Jewel M. De Villa, Mark Julius B. Llarena, and Phoemela B. Moises
Adviser: Dr. Katrina L. Canon (Food Technology Department)

𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝗔𝗡𝗥) – 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵
🥈Second Place
“Development of Microplate-based Microalgal Growth Assay for Rapid Biowaste Resource Screening”
Sarah Lyn B. Begino and Cielo L. Beruela
Adviser: Prof. Benyl John A. Arevalo (Fisheries Department)

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗜𝗘𝗘𝗧) – 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵
🥈Second Place
“Evaluation of Formalin-induced Optical Changes in Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Eyes in Relation to Food Safety”
Nicole B. Araojo and Rizza Mae N. Buiza
Adviser: Prof. Karen Boots B. Briñas (Fisheries Department)

𝗜𝗘𝗘𝗧 – 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
🥈Second Place
“Development of Low-cost Image-based Artificial Intelligence System for Automated Counting of Fish Fingerlings”
Avenne Kester L. Lozano and John Marvin C. Boton
Adviser: Prof. Benyl John A. Arevalo (Fisheries Department)

Fueling breakthroughs, igniting our pride!

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Avenne Kester L. Lozano

Congratulations BU Tabaco Education Department 👏🎊

🎊Congratulations to our BS Fisheries alumni Sophia Oco and current Research Assistant Veronica Kyla Encinas for winning in the National Student Research and Innovation Conference 2026.

🏆Best Paper Award
🏆Best Presenter

Track 13: Environmental Management and Sustainability

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 BU Tabaco Student R&D Forum and to all presenters for your passion and dedication to research! 👏

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