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CTU-AC BENRC focuses on research, development, extension and community service, and production-related to biodiversity research, environmental studies, natural resources management and utilization; and social science investigations.

31/07/2026

A respected academic leader known for her commitment to research, community development, and excellence in education, she brings depth, insight and integrity to our judging panel.

Introducing Judge 3: Dr. Rosalyn P. Alburo, Section Head of BENRC, CTU-ARGAO

📅 Date: August 08, 2026
⏰ Time: 2pm
📍 Venue: Balai Cafe, Sibonga

30/07/2026

𝐔𝐌 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: BENRC of CebuTech Argao has continued to make significant contributions to utility model (UM) development, particularly in food-related innovations. As of the 2026 midyear report, the Center has secured six certificates of registration, 26 notices of publication, and 6 new utility model applications.

These achievements bring BENRC's total utility model-related outputs for 2026 so far to 38, demonstrating the Center's sustained commitment to innovation, research, and intellectual property generation.

30/07/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: CTU Vice President for Production, Extension, and Resource Generation (PERG), Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta Jr., together with Ar. Andrew M. Peñalosa, Creative Consultant from the TESDA Office of the Director General, and two other TESDA staff members, visited the Biodiversity, Environment, and Natural Resources Research Center (BENRC) of Cebu Technological University (CTU)–Argao Campus on 29 July 2026.

The delegation was accompanied by CTU-Argao Campus officials led by Campus Director Eingilbert C. Benolirao and Administrative Officer V Charissa Jane S. Sambola. Upon arriving at the BENRC Building, they were warmly welcomed by University Director for Research and Development (UDRD) Hemres M. Alburo and BENRC Director Rosalyn P. Alburo.

During the visit, the guests toured BENRC's research facilities and laboratories, where they were introduced to the Center's ongoing initiatives in biodiversity, environmental, and natural resources research. They also sampled an innovative food product currently undergoing sensory evaluation as part of the Center's research and development activities.

The visit served as an opportunity to explore potential areas for collaboration between TESDA and CTU-BENRC.

21/07/2026

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓: The Biodiversity, Environment and Natural Resources Research Center (BENRC) has published a new research article entitled “Diversity and Abundance of Spiders (Araneae) in Different Habitats in Mt. Lantoy, Cebu, Philippines” in the ASEAN Journal of Scientific and Technological Reports (AJSTR), a Scopus-indexed journal based in Thailand.

The article forms part of AJSTR’s special issue released on 11 July 2026. The study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on spider diversity and abundance across different habitats in Mt. Lantoy, highlighting the ecological importance of this area in Cebu, Philippines.

Congratulations to the authors on this significant achievement!

READ MORE: https://doi.org/10.55164/ajstr.v29i8.265024

20/07/2026

"𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙢 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 , 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙪𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣," Jamaica Obenieta, one of the selected trainees said in a post following her participation in BENRC's CTU RISE extension project, which focused on breadfruit and other untapped food plants in the Municipality of Alcoy, Cebu, on July 13–14, 2026.

Thank you so much, trainees!

20/07/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 - 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐: As part of its continued commitment to community empowerment through sustainable food innovation, the CTU RISE with Breadfruit and Other Untapped Food Plants extension project of the Biodiversity, Environment, and Natural Resources Research Center (BENRC) expanded its reach to the Municipality of Alcoy, Cebu, marking its third project implementation site for 2026.

Conducted on July 13–14, 2026, the two-day food processing training brought together members of women's organizations, farmers' associations, and other community stakeholders. The training introduced participants to the potential of untapped food plants while demonstrating practical methods for transforming locally abundant crops into value-added food products.

With a particular focus on green onions, new cocoyam, and chayote, the activity aimed to reduce postharvest losses, encourage the productive use of surplus harvests, and create opportunities for livelihood development through food processing.

20/07/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: A two-day food processing training program under the “CTU RISE with Breadfruit and Other Untapped Food Plants” extension project concluded at Alcoy, Cebu on July 14, 2026, with a certificate-awarding ceremony for the participants.

The event was attended by BENRC Director Rosalyn P. Alburo, along with three municipal councilors, and a representative from the Municipal Agriculture Office.

The project, led by the BENRC, focuses on expanding the utilization of underused crops through local extension training.

16/07/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬—𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

Women trainees let their voices be heard during the closing ceremony of BENRC's two-day CTU RISE with Breadfruit and Other Untapped Food Plants extension project on July 14, 2026, in the Municipality of Alcoy, Cebu.

Beyond expressing their gratitude for being among the selected trainees, the participants also shared how valuable the knowledge they gained during the training had been. They expressed amazement at learning how surplus and underutilized food plants can be transformed into value-added food products.

The participants also voiced their aspirations for continued support from their LGU and partner institutions, including Cebu Technological University, as they pursue future endeavors, particularly in food processing as a promising livelihood opportunity.

Their message was clear: women are not only eager to learn but are also ready to lead, innovate, and transform their newly acquired knowledge into sustainable community-based enterprises.

16/07/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲? 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐂 𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲!

For the first day of the two-day food processing extension training conducted by the Biodiversity, Environment and Natural Resources Research Center (BENRC), selected participants from the Municipality of Alcoy, Cebu learned to prepare five innovative food products on July 13, 2026.

These value-added products showcased the potential of locally available crops, including breadfruit, green onion, new cocoyam, and chayote, highlighting their versatility for food innovation and livelihood opportunities.

16/07/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 - 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏: As part of its continued commitment to community empowerment through sustainable food innovation, the CTU RISE with Breadfruit and Other Untapped Food Plants extension project of the Biodiversity, Environment, and Natural Resources Research Center (BENRC) expanded its reach to the Municipality of Alcoy, Cebu, marking its third project implementation site for 2026.

Conducted on July 13–14, 2026, the two-day food processing training brought together members of women's organizations, farmers' associations, and other community stakeholders. The training introduced participants to the potential of untapped food plants while demonstrating practical methods for transforming locally abundant crops into value-added food products.

With a particular focus on green onions, new cocoyam, and chayote, the activity aimed to reduce postharvest losses, encourage the productive use of surplus harvests, and create opportunities for livelihood development through food processing.

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