UPLB BIOMECH

29/09/2026

𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🌴🥥

The Center for Agri-Fisheries and Biosystems Mechanization (BIOMECH) welcomed 45 representatives from coconut farmer cooperatives (CFCs) across the Bicol Region, together with 11 personnel from the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Region V Extension Office, on 18 August 2026.

The visit was part of the CDA-led three-day “Lakbay-Aral,” themed “Bridging Coconut Enterprises to Global Markets: Learning Best Practices in Product Development, Branding, and Trade Promotion.”

During their visit, the delegates learned about BIOMECH-developed technologies for village-level coconut processing, including machinery for:

🥥 Fresh-dry method of coconut oil production
🥥 Coconut sugar production
🥥 Coconut drying
🥥 Coconut oil expelling

Participants also toured the BIOMECH Technology Display Area and CEAT Machine Shop to have a closer look at the facilities that support the development and fabrication of agricultural mechanization solutions.

Through research, development, and extension, BIOMECH will continue to support coconut farmers and cooperatives by promoting mechanization for value-adding, improved product quality, reduced losses, and more competitive coconut enterprises.

For more information and inquiries about BIOMECH’s role in advancing and promoting agricultural mechanization for farmers and fisherfolk, we could be reached through email at [email protected]. Please address requests/inquiries to our Center Director, Engr. Ronel S. Pangan, PhD.

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https://biomech.uplb.edu.ph/biomech-welcomes-coconut-farmers-from-bicol-region-for-cda-led-lakbay-aral-activity/stories/

18/09/2026

11/09/2026

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐬, 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬

How can we better prepare future professionals or interested individuals for the evolving needs of the agri-fisheries sector and the engineering industry? Microcredentials offer one promising pathway.

The Center for Agri-Fisheries and Biosystems Mechanization (BIOMECH) of the College of Engineering and Agro-industrial Technology (CEAT), UPLB, held the Seminar-Workshop on Microcredential Program Development for Agricultural Machinery Operation and Maintenance on 30–31 July 2026 at the Obdulia F. Sison Hall, UPLB. The event was conducted in collaboration with the Faculty of Education of the UP Open University (UPOU) and in coordination with the CEAT Ad Hoc Committee on Microcredential.

The seminar-workshop was facilitated by Dr. Charisse T. Reyes, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Education. With the guidance of Dean Reyes, participants explored the policy framework for microcredentials, identified gaps in knowledge, skills, and practice within their fields of expertise, and worked collaboratively to develop potential microcredential courses and initial curriculum designs that bridge these gaps and are responsive to workforce and industry needs.

The activity marks another step in BIOMECH’s and CEAT-UPLB’s efforts to advance flexible, competency-based, and industry-responsive learning opportunities in engineering and agricultural mechanization.

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https://biomech.uplb.edu.ph/biomech-conducts-seminar-workshop-on-microcredential-program-development/activities/

26/08/2026

𝘽𝙎 𝘼𝘽𝙀 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙇𝙎𝙋𝙐-𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙡𝙤𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙑𝙎𝙐 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙖𝙩 𝘽𝙄𝙊𝙈𝙀𝘾𝙃

Six (6) BS Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (BS ABE) students from Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU)–Siniloan Campus and Visayas State University (VSU) successfully completed their 240-hour internship at the Center for Agri-Fisheries and Biosystems Mechanization (BIOMECH).

During a Culminating Activity held on 27 July 2026, the students presented their completion reports and shared insights and learnings from their experiences at BIOMECH.

Throughout their internship, the interns gained hands-on experience in computer-aided design (CAD), 3D printing, engineering design and layout, machine fabrication, machine testing, four-wheel tractor operation, and processing coffee pulp briquette and onion powder using BIOMECH-developed technologies.

They also participated in lectures on agricultural mechanization needs and design assessment (NADA), economic analysis of mechanization technologies, farm mechanization planning, intellectual property, and creating safe spaces in the workplace.

Beyond technical skills, the internship helped strengthen their teamwork, communication, collaboration, adaptability, and professionalism—essential qualities for future agricultural and biosystems engineers.

Through meaningful exposure to agricultural and biosystems mechanization research, development, and extension, BIOMECH hopes to inspire and equip the next generation of ABE professionals to develop innovative and impactful solutions for the challenges facing the agricultural and fisheries sector.

Congratulations to our interns from LSPU–Siniloan Campus and VSU! May your BIOMECH experience add to a strong foundation as you continue your journey toward becoming future innovators and leaders in agricultural and biosystems engineering.

Padayon, future ABEs! 🌱🚜

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https://biomech.uplb.edu.ph/bs-abe-students-from-lspu-siniloan-campus-and-vsu-complete-internship-at-biomech/stories/

27/07/2026

𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐂, 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐒𝐔, 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁 𝐀𝐁𝐄 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

The Center for Agri-Fisheries and Biosystems Mechanization (BIOMECH) of the College of Engineering and Agro-industrial Technology (CEAT)-University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) conducted the culminating activities for the 200-hour Internship Program Completion of nine (9) BS ABE students from Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC), Mindoro State University (MinSU), and UPLB on July 7 and 13, 2026.

Under the guidance of BIOMECH engineers, researchers, and extensionists, the interns gained hands-on experience in agricultural mechanization research, development, and extension (RDE). Their training covered capsule proposal development, QGIS-based mechanization resource mapping, agricultural machine design and fabrication, CAD, design simulation and 3D printing, machine testing and evaluation, mechanization planning, introduction to needs and design assessment, and extension approaches. They also participated in UPLB facility tours and workplace professionalism training to further enrich their learning experience.

The internship concluded with culminating activities on July 7 and 13, 2026, where the interns presented their key learnings, challenges, adaptations, and recommendations to the BIOMECH core technical staff.

Together with the BIOMECH core technical staff, Engr. Ria Salustia DG. Dumingding, internship program coordinator for the UPLB interns and Instructor 7 at the Agribiosystems Machinery and Power Engineering Division (AMPED), Institute of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, CEAT, UPLB, attended the July 13 activity.

BIOMECH remains committed to providing meaningful experiential learning opportunities that help prepare future agricultural and biosystems engineers to become competent professionals and advocates of agricultural mechanization in their communities.

Congratulations to our intern completers, and we wish you continued success in your academic and professional journey!

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https://biomech.uplb.edu.ph/biomech-conducts-culminating-activity-for-the-internship-program-completion-of-basc-minsu-uplb-abe-students/stories/

22/07/2026

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21/07/2026

⚙️ 🚜 🌾 Registration is now open for the Asia-Pacific Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (APSAM) 2026!

Sustainable agricultural mechanization has an important role to play in improving productivity, strengthening resilience and supporting more sustainable agrifood systems.

Under the theme "Modernize. Scale. Sustain.", APSAM 2026 will bring together policymakers, farmers, youth, researchers, development partners, civil society and the private sector to share knowledge and experiences and strengthen regional cooperation.

The conference will highlight innovative technologies and financing models, while identifying policy, institutional and capacity needs to advance inclusive mechanization solutions. A dedicated exhibition will showcase the latest developments in agricultural mechanization and digitalization, including equipment for small-scale farming, precision agriculture technologies, automation, agri-robotics, and emerging business models adapted to diverse farming systems and landscapes.

Manila, Philippines (Hybrid) 23–26 November 2026
Register today: https://register.apsam2026.com/

Learn more about the conference: https://www.fao.org/asiapacific/events/events-detail/asia-pacific-conference-on-sustainable-agricultural-mechanization

21/07/2026

✨ Now Open: CEAT 2026 Distinguished Young Alumna/Alumnus Award 2026! (DEE Nominee)✨

We’re looking for outstanding DEE-CEAT alumni (≤35 years old, with ≥5 years of engineering experience) who have made remarkable contributions in Science & Technology, Environment, Society & Industry, Education, Management, and Leadership.

📌 Requirements:
* Active CEAT-UPLB Alumni Association membership
* No pending case/conviction
* Write-up of achievements
* Updated CV
* Nomination form
* High-resolution photo

📅 Deadline: 27 July 2026, 12:00 noon
📩 Submit via [email protected]
🏆 Awarding during CEAT Alumni Homecoming, 10 October 2026, Saturday

Publicity material by: AL Antig

21/07/2026

21/07/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗖𝗛 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗖

As part of their internship program, student interns of the Center for Agri-fisheries and Biosystems Mechanization (BIOMECH) visited the Organic Agriculture Research, Development and Extension Center (OARDEC) of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) on 13 July 2026 for an educational tour.

The activity provided the interns with valuable information about the agricultural tools, machinery, and equipment used in organic farming, while allowing them to observe farming operations and identify processes with potential for mechanization.

The interns were welcomed by Mr. Ian Mari E. Reaño, University Researcher II and Farm Manager of OARDEC. They also witnessed a demonstration on the preparation of fermented plant juice (FPJ) using kakawate leaves and banana trunks by OARDEC research staff, Ms. Princes Diane O. Cada and Mr. Jairus D. Porque, with a hands-on activity. Mr. Reaño also introduced the agricultural machines and equipment used in OARDEC's farm operations and discussed their applications in organic farming.

The educational tour was attended by BS Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering student interns from Bulacan State Agricultural College (BASC), Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU)–Siniloan Campus, Mindoro State University (MinSu), Visayas State University (VSU), and UPLB. They were accompanied by BIOMECH staff, Engr. Ronnie C. Valencia, Engr. Mel Vincent A. Ampo, Engr. Marck Ferdie V. Eusebio, Engr. Deo Jay T. Manglal-lan, and Engr. Yaminah Mochica M. Pinca.

With these activities, BIOMECH continues to provide meaningful learning opportunities for intended clientele, bridging engineering, mechanization, and sustainable agricultural practices into practical use.

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https://biomech.uplb.edu.ph/2028-2/stories/