The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquaculture and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) conducted a site-visit, monitoring and evaluation of on-going milkfish, shrimp, tilapia mussel, aquafeeds and inland biodiversity projects in the University of the Philippines Visayas last November 17-19, 2022. 

The project leaders, their respective project staff and research assistants presented the status of their projects which includes their accomplishments and deliverables. The presenters were Prof. Fredson H. Huervana, Dr. Carmelo S. Del Castillo, Dr. Rex Ferdinand M. Trafalgar, Dr. Jade G. Pahila, Dr. Mary Jane A. Amar, and Dr. Augusto E. Serrano Jr. 

The representatives of DOST-PCAARRD present were Dr. Adelaida T. Calpe, OIC of Inland Aquatic Resources Research Division; Dr. Cynthia V. Almazan, Sr. SRS/ISP Manager for Tilapia; Ms. Genevic R. Obrero, SRS 1/ISP Manager for Shrimp and Mangrove Crab and Ms. Fedelia Flor C. Mero, Sr. SRS /ISP Manager for Milkfish and Aquafeeds who also served as the moderator for the event. 

This activity aims to assess the progress and accomplishments of the project in terms of their targeted deliverables as well as to scale their compliance to their work plan. UPV and DOST-PCAARRD continue to work together in various scientific endeavors which are ought to help the people attain productivity and sustainability.