URS-Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources Institute

04/05/2026

Dear Partners and Colleagues,
With the ongoing war in the Middle East, global geopolitical tensions are no longer just "distant news" as they are directly impacting the price of your rice, the cost of fertilizer, and the stability of our food systems.
Join us in an online forum with some of the world’s leading agricultural experts as we dissect how global conflicts are reshaping food security in Southeast Asia and beyond.
🌾 Harvests at Risk: Geopolitics and Food Security in Southeast Asia - A Forum on Empirical Insights on Agriculture and Food Security Amid the Middle East Conflicts

🗓️ Date: 7 May 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00–11:30 AM (GMT+8)
🖥️ Platform: Zoom and SEARCA Facebook Live
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/searca-forum
What to expect from this online forum
Our food systems are facing a "perfect storm" of overlapping pressures. This online forum moves beyond the headlines to provide empirical insights and forward-looking strategies on:
Supply Chain Disruptions: How conflicts are choking energy markets and agricultural trade flows.
The Rice Outlook: Expert analysis on the staple that feeds our region.
Policy Solutions: Identifying the institutional shifts needed to protect vulnerable countries and strengthen regional reserves.
Country Perspectives: Direct insights from leaders in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines
This online forum is essential for policymakers, researchers, agribusiness leaders, and development partners looking to turn global uncertainty into regional resilience.
Please share this invitation with your friends and colleagues who may be interested in attending.

27/08/2025

DAY 2 : EMPOWERING URS FACULTY RESEARCHER IN CONDUCTING RESEARCH IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

📢✨ Successful Training Workshop Conducted! ✨📢

We are proud to share the success of our Training-Workshop on EMPOWERING URS FACULTY RESEARCHER IN CONDUCTING RESEARCH IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES on August 20, 2025 at the Municipality of Pililla.We are beyond grateful for the positive outcome.

Our faculty members actively participated in every session—engaging in discussions, sharing insights, and collaborating in various learning activities. Their passion and commitment to growth made the workshop both productive and inspiring.

A heartfelt appreciation goes to our resource speaker for their expertise and valuable contributions, as well as to our organizing team whose hard work made this event possible.

👏 Congratulations to all participants for completing the training! Your dedication to continuous learning and professional development truly embodies our shared vision of excellence and service.

Together, let us continue building stronger connections, fostering lifelong learning, and creating a lasting impact in our institution and community. 🌟

22/08/2025

19/08/2025

✨🏆 With pride and honor, we congratulate DR. ROCAN B. PANGAN, Head- SANRI for emerging as 1st Place winner in Developmental Research Category during 19th RDEP CONGRESS 👏
A well-deserved recognition of hard work and commitment.

19/08/2025

💡 "Knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied."

We are delighted to share the success of our recently concluded DAY 1 of " Training- Workshop on Empowering URS Faculty Researcher in Conducting Research in Sustainable Agriculture and natural resources held on August 18, 2025 at Conference Room, 3rd Floor, New Municipal Bldg. Pililla Rizal . The workshop gathered enthusiastic participants from URS who were eager to enhance their knowledge and skills in Research.

Throughout the session, participants actively engaged in discussions, hands-on activities, and collaborative learning that fostered both professional growth and teamwork. 💡

A huge thank you to our resource person (DR. GIAN CARLO ESPIRITU) , Senior Agriculturist- DA BAR for sharing his expertise, and to all our participants for their energy, commitment, and willingness to learn. Your contributions made this workshop not just informative, but also truly impactful.

👏 This event would not have been possible without the support of URS Administration, EEBRC, University Research Development and University Production Services whose dedication to capacity-building and development continues to inspire us.

Here’s to more learning opportunities, stronger connections, and continuous growth. Together, we achieve more! 🌟

01/07/2025

Just wrapped up a fruitful activity during 'Kick -Off Activity on Sustainable Communal Garden in the Municipality of Pililla & Seminar- Workshop on Integrated Crop Management for Communal Garden' held on June 23, 2025 at Conference Hall, New Municipal Hall of Pililla, Brgy. Bagumbayan, Pililla Rizal.

Our sincere gratitude to all who participated in the recently concluded seminar. May the knowledge and insights gained serve as a foundation for building greener, more sustainable communities. Thank you once again for your active involvement and continued support of initiatives like this.

To the URS Administration and to the People of Municipality of Pililla Rizal our heartfelt thanks for making this event possible. Your unwavering support, dedication, and collaboration turned our vision into reality. We are truly grateful!”

Excited to apply what we’ve learned to help grow greener and healthier communities. 🌿

18/06/2025

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: 𝐔𝐑𝐒 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐓𝐇𝐄) 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
For the first time, the University of Rizal System (URS) has been ranked in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, placing us in the 1001-1500 category!
This achievement reflects our dedication and commitment to comprehensive excellence in contributing to global sustainable development as measured by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This milestone is a testament to the vibrant university environment we foster and the impactful, sustainable acts we undertake.



Hayde Ceballos
Congratulat

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: 𝐔𝐑𝐒 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐓𝐇𝐄) 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

For the first time, the University of Rizal System (URS) has been ranked in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, placing us in the 1001-1500 category!

This achievement reflects our dedication and commitment to comprehensive excellence in contributing to global sustainable development as measured by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This milestone is a testament to the vibrant university environment we foster and the impactful, sustainable acts we undertake.

09/06/2025

Seminar Completed!! JUNE 05. 2025

The Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources Institute(SANRI) In collaboration of the Municipal Agriculturists in the Province of Rizal, University Extension URS Extension Services Unit and University Production Services. Successfully conducted an onsite seminar "Seminar on Farm Products Value- Adding Techniques"

The seminar explicitly supports the development goals of the local and national government in advocating activities like supporting food security and sustainability by engaging and educating the communities and farmers of the developed technologies on agriculture, agri-processing and economic trends in agricultural products and services.

Special thanks to all the participants from the different municipalities in Province of Rizal and to the Resource Speaker for imparting Knowledge and Experiences , DR. NORA D. RAMOS and PROF. JESAMEL P. BUMATAY, and for all the support of University administration for making this activity possible.

Let's support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving food security and sustainability.
# OneSANRI

08/05/2025

Bee Productive!!
Just like honey, life is sweet, sticky, and full of surprises! 🌟 Basking in the golden glow of happy moments.

Stingless Bee Honey now available in SANRI.

08/05/2025

(Happening) May 07, 2025

As part of its specific objectives, Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources Institute (SANRI) accommodates Students from the College of Agriculture (COA) under the supervision of Professor Ma. Olivia Ross Fulgado. The Student is being assisted by Roberto R. Reyes a farm worker designated to SANRI by showing and guiding the student on how the proper use the hand tractor/ rotovator. This opportunity Significantly enhance the understanding of basic farm machinery which is aligned to the course of the student and aim the objective of SANRI unit.

10/04/2025

[Happening Now] STRONGER TOGETHER: URS RDEP REVIEWS Q1 WINS AND SETS VISION FOR 2025
Tanay, Rizal — April 8, 2025 — The University of Rizal System (URS) through its Research, Development, Extension, and Production (RDEP) Division is conducting its First Quarter Accomplishment Reporting and Review of Units/Offices’ Plans and Targets for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 today at the Conference Room, RDEP Training Center, URS Tanay Main Campus.
The activity brought together the heads of units and staff under the RDEP Division, representing the following offices and centers:
• Research Development
• Extension Services
• Production Services
• Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources Institute (SANRI)
• University Statistics Center (USC)
• Environmental and Education and Biodiversity Research Center (EEBRC)
• Intellectual Property, Innovation, Technology Support Hub (IPITSH) and Project 1B
• Food Analytical Research Services Laboratory (FARSL)
The event will provide a venue for each unit to present their respective first quarter accomplishments, report on ongoing initiatives, and evaluate the alignment of their activities with the strategic goals of URS for FY 2025. It also served as a collaborative planning session to enhance coordination and synergy among RDEP units.
In her welcome remarks, Dr. Marites M. Rio, Vice President for Research Development, Extension and Production expressed appreciation for the unwavering dedication of the staff and unit heads, underscoring the importance of sustained productivity, innovation, and community engagement through research and extension.
The reporting and review session will foster transparency, evidence-based assessment, and forward planning—geared toward further strengthening URS’s thrust in academic excellence, technological advancement, and societal impact.
As URS continues to expand its reach and relevance, the RDEP Division remains committed to advancing initiatives that contribute meaningfully to national development and local community empowerment.