“UPV is a reliable partner of DILG because we are not just a public service university but a publicly engaged university,” says Chancellor Clement Camposano during the virtual turn-over ceremony of 20 laptops by UPV to DILG on July 20, 2021.

The UP Visayas Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (UPV TTBDO) and UPV Patent Mining Team led by project leaders Dr. Concepcion Ponce and Prof. Norwell Brian Bautista, conducted a Consultative Meeting on the Status of Scallops Research and Industry last July 16, 2021. The meeting was attended by 24 participants composed of invited research academe experts, LGU representatives, and industry experts. The pool of expertise created an interactive exchange of ideas and probable solutions about the gaps that needed to be addressed on scallop fishery and export concerns, mainly in Carles and Estancia, Iloilo.

UP Visayas shared book copies of two research publications to DepEd - Antique on July 14, 2021, entitled "Cyanide Analysis and Shelf - Life Studies of Selected Cassava Varieties at Different Maturity Stages (CyAnSS of Cassava)" and "Cassava in the Food Basket: Varieties, Processing Methods, and Cyanide Levels (English and Hiligaynon Versions)." These publications were co-authored by Vivian A. Topor, Ph.D.; Leah A. Araneta, MSc; Steve P. Janagap, EMMQAL; and Josie B. Rojo, MSc.