The Algal Diversity and Bioresources (ADB) laboratory team led by Dr. Garry A. Benico of the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) organized a training on the identification of fish-killing small dinoflagellates that belong to Family Kareniaceae.


Hon. Jeyzel Victoria C. Yu, Zamboanga del Sur 2nd district representative, delivers her message during the visit. (Image credit: ACD, DOST-PCAARRD)
"We need to strengthen the cooperation of the DOST family and the members of the House of Representatives (HOR) by providing opportunities like this to converge our efforts so that we may be able to solve the present problems," said Zamboanga del Sur 2nd district Representative Jeyzel Victoria C. Yu during a scientific ocular visit at the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Dauis, Panglao Island, Bohol, in collaboration with Dauis Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO), launched the root crops botanical garden on December 11, 2023. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in the LGU's endeavor to boost root crop agro-ecotourism in the area. Launching the botanical garden is an important move towards promoting agro-ecotourism centered around root crops.