July 7-9, 2026 | Alilem, Ilocos Sur Anchored on the theme “LAGA: Weaving Local Skills for Sustainable Entrepreneurship,” the Food Science Research and Innovation Center (FSRIC) and the College of Home Economics and Technology (CHET) of Benguet State University (BSU) successfully conducted the three-day Knowledge Advancement for Entrepreneurial Readiness and Empowerment Pathways (KA-EntREP) extension activity continue reading : Where Tradition Meets Enterprise: KA-EntREP Strengthens LSFO Bamboo Weavers
FSRIC showcases vegetable-enriched noodles and frozen vegetables
July 16, 2026 | Municipal Gym, La Trinidad, Benguet Engaged by the Municipal Government of La Trinidad, the Benguet State University – Food Science Research and Innovation Center (FSRIC), together with Chef Maritess Balakay, the owner and chef of the Santoshi Cafe, showcased the Center’s vegetable‑enriched noodles during the 8th Highland Vegetable Industry Week. Chef continue reading : FSRIC showcases vegetable-enriched noodles and frozen vegetables
Empowering TUBIGS: A Seminar on Trichoderma and Mushroom Production
The Office of Extension Services conducted a seminar on Trichoderma application and mushroom production on July 23, 2026, at the Everlasting Hall, Research and Extension Building. The seminar was attended by members from various municipalities under the Timpuyog ti Umili Benguet State University Internal Guarantee System (TUBIGS). The seminar commenced with a lecture by Catherine continue reading : Empowering TUBIGS: A Seminar on Trichoderma and Mushroom Production
Turning Galiang and Legumes into Livelihood Opportunities
Members of the Upper Buaya Farmers’ Organization (UBFO) and residents of Upper Buaya, Balbalan, Kalinga gained new skills in food processing and value addition through the Training on Root Crop Galiang “Bila” and Legume (Cowpea)-based Processing conducted on July 15–16, 2026. The training was organized by the Northern Philippines Root Crops Research and Training Center continue reading : Turning Galiang and Legumes into Livelihood Opportunities
A New Chapter for NPRCRTC: Leadership Turnover and General Meeting
July 27, 2026 The Northern Philippines Root Crops Research and Training Center formally welcomed its new leadership during a Turnover Ceremony and General Meeting as Grace S. Backian officially passed the key of responsibility to Dr. Darwin A. Basquial. In her exit speech, Grace S. Backian thanked the team for their support and expressed her continue reading : A New Chapter for NPRCRTC: Leadership Turnover and General Meeting