First Face-To-Face Classes

The 35th Founding Anniversary of Southern Mindanao Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (SMAARRDEC) has showcased several studies from the participating consortium-institutions. The event was held on August 17, 2022, at the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) Gymnasium and Cultural Center. Prof. Kriza Faye Calumba gave an oral presentation about the “Development…

Congratulations to Mr. Joshua Cambronero, a BS Food Technology student, for being one of the grantees of the 2022 Undergraduate Thesis Grant on Natural Products! His thesis adviser is Prof. Joel Hassan Tolentino, one of our DFSC faculty. This grant is awarded by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research…

“Effects of Indigenous Processing by Obu Manuvu on Anti-nutrient and Nutrient Factors of Taro” has been accepted for publication at the Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology.

Mr. Khent Ivan Duerme, one of our DFSC faculty, presented at the 36th Philippine Chemistry Congress held last September 29 to October 1. The study is entitled “Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Bignay leaf extract and their antimicrobial properties against common foodborne pathogens.”

Asst. Prof. Kriza Faye Calumba received the Young Investigator’s Research Award (Early Career Researcher Category) at The 12th Asian Conference on Lactic Acid Bacteria held at Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, on October 10-13. The award was given by Dr. Sung-Sik Yoon, President of the Asian Federation of Societies for Lactic Acid Bacteria. Asst. Prof. Calumba presented…

A food demonstration organized by PAFT-Lambda and the BS Food Technology students is one of the regular activities of the department.