




June 24, 2025
Partido State University (ParSU) welcomed officials from the Department of Science and Technology โ Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) Marine Resources Division, along with the Program Leader, Project Leaders, Research Management Staff, and Research Assistants, to the Hybrid Inception Meeting of the Research Program titled "Assessment of Cephalopod Fisheries in Various Regions of the Philippines" yesterday, June 24, 2025 at the ParSU RDE Training Hall. ย
This collaborative initiative aims to generate significant data and insights on Cephalopod fisheries nationwide, supporting sustainable management and policy development for aquatic resources.ย
During the meeting, guidelines for the technical and financial monitoring under the DOST Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program were discussed to ensure all project components' efficient implementation and accountability.ย
ParSU Vice-President for Research, Extension, and Knowledge Management, Dr. Raul G. Bradecina, leads Project 7, titled "Value Chain Analysis of Cephalopod Fisheries in Selected Areas Towards enhanced Profitability of Small-scale Fisheries and Sustainable Governance," which aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Cephalopod value chain and inform strategies for improving income and sustainability in coastal communities.ย
This initiative reinforces ParSU's commitment to advancing bio-resource science and research. Further, it marks a more comprehensive multi-institutional research effort in partnership with national agencies and institutions to promote sustainable and resilient communities.ย