UPLB College of Agriculture and Food Science

🌟 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! 🌟
Join us as 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐎. 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐨, 𝐏𝐅𝐓, 𝐏𝐡𝐃 presents his 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 and shares his 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 for IFST’s continued growth.
📅 May 19, 2026 | 8:00–11:30 AM
📍 IFST Annex B
This event is a vital opportunity to reflect on accomplishments, explore leadership directions, and engage in shaping the future of our Institute. ✨

🌟 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! 🌟

Join us as 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐎. 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐨, 𝐏𝐅𝐓, 𝐏𝐡𝐃 presents his 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 and shares his 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 for IFST’s continued growth.

📅 May 19, 2026 | 8:00–11:30 AM
📍 IFST Annex B

This event is a vital opportunity to reflect on accomplishments, explore leadership directions, and engage in shaping the future of our Institute. ✨

CAFS Associate Dean for Research and Extension, Dr. Maria Luisa D. Guevarra, welcomed Prof. Ts. Dr. Hasmadi Mamat and Ts. Dr. Ahmad Hazim Abdul Aziz from Universiti Malaysia Sabah for a courtesy call at the Dean's Office.

Facilitated by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), the visit marks a step toward stronger regional partnerships in food science.

The Agricultural Systems Institute (ASI) of the College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS), University of the Philippines Los Baños, invites all members of the ASI Community and its valued stakeholders to attend the 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞’𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 as part of the ongoing 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞.

The activity will be held tomorrow, 𝟭𝟯 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆), from 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 to 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 at the 𝗔𝗦𝗜 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, CAFS, UPLB.

This important event serves as an avenue for the nominee to present their accomplishments, leadership directions, and proposed plans for the continued growth and development of the Institute. Your presence and participation are highly encouraged as we collectively take part in shaping the future of the Institute.

📣 You’re invited!
Presentation of the Accomplishment Report of the outgoing Director of the Institute of Crop Science (ICropS), Dr. Eureka Teresa M. Ocampo.
🗓 May 14, 2026

⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 ICropS Room 100

All ICropS staff are warmly invited to attend. See you there! 🌿

📣 You’re invited!
Presentation of the Nominee’s Vision, Plans/Programs for the next Director of the Institute of Crop Science (ICropS)
This is an opportunity for the ICropS staff and students to listen, engage, and be part of shaping the future of the Institute.

🗓 May 15, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 ICropS Room 100

We encourage all ICropS staff and students to attend. See you there! 🌱

Need a Tech Boost? The UPLB CAFS Borrow-a-Laptop Program is OPEN! 💻

Hey there, Aggies!

Struggling with your academics because you need a reliable device? The UPLB CAFS Borrow-a-Laptop Program is now accepting applications to provide temporary laptop support for officially enrolled CAFS undergraduate students facing urgent academic needs.

Don't let tech hurdles slow you down this semester. Apply now!

📌 Important Reminders:
Limited Slots: Laptops are available on a first-come, first-served basis
Eligibility: Exclusive to currently enrolled CAFS undergraduate students

📝 How to Apply:
Check the full program mechanics and application procedures through this link: https://forms.gle/iXGTq8pA39TJAcBZA
(Or scan the QR code in the photo!)

🏢 Contact Information:
If you have questions, feel free to reach out or visit us:

📍 Office: Rm 200, AG Samonte Hall, Office of the Dean, CAFS, UPLB
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: +63 918-9596-924

💻 ATTENTION, CAFS AGGIES! 🐃✨
Need a hand with your academics? The UPLB CAFS Borrow-a-Laptop Program is here to help you power through your requirements! This initiative provides temporary laptop support specifically for officially enrolled CAFS undergraduate students facing urgent academic needs.

📅 IMPORTANT DEADLINE:
Application Period ends: May 4, 2026
(Note: Applications will close earlier if all slots are taken!)

📝 HOW TO APPLY:
1. Scan the QR Code in the poster or click the links below:
Mechanics - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3UfNiOmSzG0LlCSrSd9r_wOOXdJryzE/view?ts=69f1623d
Application - Borrow-a-Laptop: https://forms.gle/iXGTq8pA39TJAcBZA
2. Ensure you have your requirements ready for submission.
3. You will receive an email “Thank you. Please wait for notification through email once the application is approved." as confirmation.

Don't let the lack of a device hold back your potential. We're here to help you bridge the gap and finish the semester strong. Together, let’s keep the harvest of learning growing! 🌻🚀

Missed the deadline? Don’t you worry!

Registration for the 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐂 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐨 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 has been extended until May 9.

Register at bit.ly/NCPC50-Run (individual) or bit.ly/NCPC50-RunBarkada (barkada).

🏃‍♀️🏃𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 1K | 3K | 5K | 10K
🗓️ 23 May 2026
📍 UP Los Baños

Part of the proceeds from the event will be dedicated to supporting a farmer community.

🚲 Pedal Your Way to Savings!

Getting to class shouldn't break the bank. The UPLB College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS) is officially rolling out its Bicycle Lending Initiative!

We know that rising transport fares can be a heavy lift for a student’s budget. To help ease the load, CAFS is providing free access to bicycles, offering a practical, healthy, and eco-friendly alternative for your daily commute around the campus.

Why Hop on a CAFS Bike?
💰 Save Your Allowance: Skip the fares and keep your money for books, meals, and essentials.
🌱 Go Green: Help reduce our campus carbon footprint one pedal at a time.
⚡ Beat the Rush: Enjoy a smoother, cost-free ride to your next lecture without waiting in line.

📝 HOW TO APPLY:
Mechanics - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PgOIuPrh34frBl4PwaHurbeg0m_GO5h_/view?ts=69f16256
Application - https://forms.gle/jQoqfSPgHAK8XGX57

Don't let transport costs slow you down. Grab a bike, enjoy the fresh air, and make your campus life a little easier!