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The University of Southeastern Philippines<\/span> (USeP) once again stood tall on the regional stage as its faculty and students brought home multiple victories during the Cluster Farms and Industry Encounters through the S&T Agenda (FIESTA) on Coconut with the theme \u201cTropical Tech Paradise: Revitalizing the Tree-of-Life Industry\u201d held back-to-back with the 38th Regional Symposium on RDE Highlights (RSRDEH) and Farmers and Fisherfolks Forum on August 13\u201315, 2025 at Honey\u2019s Hotel and Restaurant, Mati City, Davao Oriental.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Showcasing the University\u2019s commitment to advancing science and technology for sustainable development, USeP\u2019s faculty researchers dominated the paper presentations across all categories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 In the Research Category, USeP secured 1st Place for the paper \u201cMeloRisk Australasia: Reducing the Risk of Exotic Root-Knot Nematodes in Australasia,\u201d presented by Dr. Cecirly G. Puig.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 In the Development Category, USeP garnered 2nd Place for \u201cProduction of Healthy Banana Seedlings in Partnership with Maragusan Growers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MAGROW MPC),\u201d presented by Dr. Cecirly G. Puig.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 In the Policy Category, USeP achieved a double win: 1st Place for \u201cMeloRisk Australasia: Reducing the Risk of Exotic Root-Knot Nematodes in Australasia,\u201d presented by Dr. Cecirly G. Puig, and 2nd Place for \u201cDevelopment of Traceability System for Cacao in Southern Philippines,\u201d presented by Dr. Rey A. Castillo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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These victories underscored USeP\u2019s academic leadership and research excellence in the region, particularly in producing outputs that do not only advance academic discourse but also address pressing issues in agriculture, policy, and industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The winning momentum extended beyond the faculty as USeP students also brought pride to the University through the pocket events. In the much-anticipated Same Day Edit Competition, their creativity and storytelling prowess earned them a 3rd Place finish, reflecting the University\u2019s holistic approach to cultivating excellence, balancing rigorous scholarship with creativity and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For USeP, these achievements are more than just accolades. They embody the University\u2019s strategic direction to advance Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) that empowers communities, strengthens industries, and inspires a new generation of leaders and innovators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Cluster FIESTA on Coconut, along with the RSRDEH and Farmers and Fisherfolks Forum, brought together researchers, industry players, farmers, fisherfolk, and policymakers to highlight the critical role of the \u201ctree of life\u201d in driving economic growth and community resilience. With the theme \u201cTropical Tech Paradise: Revitalizing the Tree-of-Life Industry\u201d, the event emphasized the importance of science-driven solutions and inclusive participation in revitalizing the coconut industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As USeP celebrates these triumphs, the University reaffirms its lasting commitment to generating impactful knowledge and technologies, propelling not only the coconut industry but also the nation toward a sustainable future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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