IFSU GIAHS Center

18/12/2025

Happy holidays from IfSU- R&D GIAHS Center. May the spirit of our rich cultural heritage and traditions fill your heart with joy and gratitude.

05/12/2025

The Ifugao Satoyama Meister Training Program (ISMTP) Trainees finalized their research projects to on nature-based solutions.

On December 4, 2025, the ISMTP conducted its nature-based research and product development training at the IFSU Horizon Hall, EMCD Building. Satoyama meisters, Ms. Louillen Batton and Mr. Nelson B. Dacawe, served as resource speakers on nature-based enterprising and the concepts of Socio- Ecological Production Landscapes.

01/12/2025

The Research and Development (R&D) for the Ifugao Rice Terraces (IRT) as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) Center of Ifugao State University (IFSU) hosted "Happitan: A Conversation on Heritage and Languages" at the Horizon Hall, EMCD Building, IFSU Lamut Campus.

The event shared findings from a language documentation project on Philippine languages, conducted by the Oceanic and Southeast Asia Navigators (OCSEAN) with support from the University of Tartu, Estonia. OCSEAN Fellow Maria Sheila Zafra Labos presented the comprehensive study, highlighting the importance of preserving languages, which are increasingly threatened with extinction. The collected data can be converted into books and learning materials for children, promoting language preservation.

The event is part of IFSU's celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Ifugao Rice Terraces as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and 14 years as a GIAHS, emphasizing the significance of cultural heritage and language conservation.

01/12/2025

26/11/2025

Empowering Heritage Extension Workers

The Research and Development for the Ifugao Rice Terraces as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (R&D for IRT-GIAHS) recently conducted a capacity development workshop on November 25-26, 2025.

The two-day training was designed to enhance the skills of personnel in professionalizing knowledge dissemination and external representation. Director Judy C. Baggo shared valuable insights on managerial skills, highlighting the importance of effective event management in achieving organizational goals. Mr. Edward Alan D. Dinamling, meanwhile, provided expert guidance on Adobe Layout, empowering participants to create engaging and visually appealing materials that effectively communicate their message.

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20/10/2025

𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐝-𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐨 (𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺) 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

This Indigenous Month, we invite you to immerse yourself in the richness of our culture and heritage.

Join us for Day 2 of the conference as we examine the important role of Indigenous Peoples with the theme: “Weaving Culture, Enriching Future: Empowering Indigenous Communities as Bedrock of Sustainable Development.”

Your presence—in-person or online—will contribute to this dialogue.
Date & Time: October 22, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 NN
How to Join:
• In-Person: Multi-purpose Hall, Ifugao State University-Lamut (Main)
• Online: Tune in via Facebook Live & Zoom on the official pages of DEPDev Cordillera, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples CAR, and Philippine Information Agency Cordillera Administrative Region.

Let's work together to celebrate and sustain our Indigenous communities.

Happy Indigenous Peoples Month!

Thank you to all who joined us on October 15, 2025 for an unforgettable and meaningful Day 1 experience! But the learning doesn't stop here—you’re invited to Day 2 on October 22, 2025 (8:30 AM–12:00 NN) to dive deeper into the richness of our culture and heritage.

Join us in-person or online!
📍 In-person: Ifugao State University, Lamut Campus, Ifugao
🖥️ Online: Facebook Live & via Zoom

Live via Facebook and Zoom through the official pages of DEPDev Cordillera, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples CAR, and Philippine Information Agency Cordillera Administrative Region

Register now: https://bit.ly/2025-Dad-an-Tako-reg

For more information, contact the RDC-CAR CIPC Secretariat: (074) 424-1422 | [email protected]

16/10/2025

Let's keep discovering our rich heritage together. Join us on October 22, 2025 at IFSU- Lamut Campus.

Happy Indigenous Peoples Month!

Thank you to all who joined us on October 15, 2025 for an unforgettable and meaningful Day 1 experience! But the learning doesn't stop here—you’re invited to Day 2 on October 22, 2025 (8:30 AM–12:00 NN) to dive deeper into the richness of our culture and heritage.

Join us in-person or online!
📍 In-person: Ifugao State University, Lamut Campus, Ifugao
🖥️ Online: Facebook Live & via Zoom

Live via Facebook and Zoom through the official pages of DEPDev Cordillera, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples CAR, and Philippine Information Agency Cordillera Administrative Region

Register now: https://bit.ly/2025-Dad-an-Tako-reg

For more information, contact the RDC-CAR CIPC Secretariat: (074) 424-1422 | [email protected]

13/10/2025

IFSU-GIAHS participates in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly launched Events Management, Collaboratory and Development (EMCD) Center at Ifugao State University (IFSU). The ceremony coincides with IFSU's 105th Founding Anniversary celebration. The EMCD center is poised to become a hub for events, research, and development.

13/10/2025

IFSU, 105 Years and Counting

IFSU's Cultural Day celebration shines a spotlight on the rich cultural heritage of Ifugao through vibrant showcases of traditional Snippets of Alim and Bakle at the university's miniature village. Rather than a mere reenactment, this event serves as an introduction to the province's deep-rooted customs and traditions, aiming to educate and inspire the younger generation.