Catsu-College of Agriculture and Fisheries

ℛℯ𝒶𝒹𝓎 𝓉ℴ 𝒶𝒸ℯ 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝒷ℴ𝒶𝓇𝒹𝓈? ℐ𝓉’𝓈 𝓉𝒾𝓂ℯ 𝓉ℴ 𝓁ℯ𝓋ℯ𝓁 𝓊𝓅 𝓎ℴ𝓊𝓇 𝓇ℯ𝓋𝒾ℯ𝓌 ℊ𝒶𝓂ℯ!🌾✍️

The 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 - 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗦𝗨-𝗖𝗔𝗙), in a powerhouse collaboration with the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗻̃𝗼𝘀 - 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕-𝗖𝗔𝗙𝗦) and the 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗜𝗻𝗰. (𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕𝗙𝗜), is officially opening its 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐀𝐠𝐋𝐄) 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦!
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𝙁𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙪𝙢. Targeted review sessions covering all major board subjects.
𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩. A program designed specifically for our very own CatSU-CAF alumni.

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Showing our love to our CAFamilia🎉🎉🎉

Click on the photo and 😮, voting ends noon today April 29, 2026.

𝐂𝐀𝐅’𝐬 𝐏𝐀𝐆-𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄’𝐬 𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐏 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧

Pandan, Catanduanes — The Catanduanes State University–College of Agriculture and Fisheries (CatSU-CAF) recently rolled out its PAG-ALALAY Extension Program, or Partnering and Guiding Assisted Livelihood Associations Learning for Advancement and Yielding: “From Grant to Growth,” in Pandan, Catanduanes.

The initiative supports farmers’, fisherfolk, and women’s organizations that received livelihood assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment through the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP). Beneficiary organizations include the Pandan Women’s Handicraft Association (PAWOHA), Cagnipa Livelihood Association (CALA), Balogñonan Rice Farmers Association (BARFA), Samahang Mangingisda ng Hiyop (SAMAHI), and Baldoc Farmers and Fisherfolks Association (BAFFAS).

These organizations previously received technical assistance from CatSU-CAF faculty extensionists in preparing their livelihood project proposals, which were subsequently approved and funded under the DILP.

The PAG-ALALAY Program consists of four key projects—Project HULI, ALAGA, KITA, and LUTO—designed to help livelihood associations transition from grant recipients to self-reliant, sustainable, and profitable enterprises.

As part of the program rollout, CAF conducted a series of training sessions for DILP grantees on February 14, 15, 21, and 25, 2026. The first component implemented was Project KITA (Knowledge Improves Trade Accountability), which focuses on strengthening organizational and financial management among livelihood associations.

The organizational management training was delivered by Nicca Aira A. Marquez through a lecture-
discussion and workshop. Participants were guided on proper protocols in conducting organizational meetings, preparing minutes of meetings, writing business correspondence, and establishing effective filing systems for essential organizational documents.

Meanwhile, the financial management training was conducted by Fe M. Valledor and Krisha Nell B. Lopez. The trainers introduced participants to the fundamentals of bookkeeping and cash flow management. Under their guidance, association members practiced recording transactions using tools such as the Cash Receipts Journal, Cash Disbursement Journal, Production and Inventory Records, Member Ledger, Cash Flow Record, and Cash Flow Statement.

The training workshops were highly interactive, with trainers providing contextual scenarios aligned with the participants’ livelihood projects. Through hands-on exercises, association members gained practical experience in proper organizational management, bookkeeping and financial management practices essential for sustaining their enterprises.

The training sessions were coordinated and facilitated by Antonette A. Villanueva-Bista, project proponent and team leader, together with Joseph D. Tabiosas, CAF department chairperson; Engr. Jhomann U. Socito, CAF faculty member; and Jericho S. Ramos, CDA I from the University Extension Services. The team guided participants throughout the activities and provided technical assistance to ensure that the livelihood associations gained practical knowledge and skills for effective organizational and financial management.

The training program was also supported by the Local Government Unit of Pandan under the leadership of mayor Honesto C. Tabligan II.

Through the PAG-ALALAY Program, CatSU-CAF continues to strengthen community partnerships and empower local livelihood organizations toward long-term economic growth and sustainability.

| Catanduanes State University - College of Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF) and the Center for International Relations, Continuing Professional Development, and Services (CIRCPDS), hosted a lecture on “Global Climate Change and its Potential Impacts on Tropical Region,” delivered by Dr. Alfred “Ali” Wiedensohler, a visiting professor from Leipzig, Germany.

Dr. Wiedensohler is a world-renowned physicist and atmospheric scientist, widely recognized for his work on aerosols and their role in air quality and climate.

He serves as Director of the ACTRIS European Center for Aerosol Calibration and Characterization and is a leading scientist at the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS).

The German professor also holds guest professorships at Peking University in China and the University of the Philippines Diliman.

The half-day lecture, held on February 27 at the Accreditation Room, brought together selected students and faculty, joined by former CatSU President and now Professor Emeritus Dr. Minerva I. Morales, VPREPA Dr. Roberto B. Barba Jr., CAF Dean Dr. Medie M. Lopez, and CIRCPDS Director Zyra Mae T. Tumala.

! The 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 proudly announces that the 𝐁𝐒 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 Program has successfully achieved 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐈 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 from 𝐀𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐔𝐏!

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to our dedicated 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐧, 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟, 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 whose hard work and commitment made this milestone possible. This achievement reflects our steadfast pursuit of quality instruction, impactful research, and meaningful extension services.

As we celebrate this success, we remain committed to sustaining excellence and fostering continuous improvement in fisheries education. Here’s to even greater milestones ahead! 🌊🐟🌟

𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘!

Congratulations to the Deans, faculty members, non-teaching staff, administrators, and the entire CatSU community for yet another achievement! Six (6) programs have been “Re-accredited” and “Accredited” by AACCUP during its recent Accreditation.

1. 𝗠𝗔 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is Level II Re-accredited from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2029.
2. 𝗠𝗔 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 is Level II Re-accredited from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2029.
3. 𝗣𝗵.𝗗. 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is Level I Accredited (Revisit Area VI) from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026.
4. 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is Level I Accredited November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2028.
5. 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is Level I Accredited November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2028.
6. 𝗕𝗦 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 is Level I Accredited November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2028.

The Accreditation of these programs ensures that the quality of education in CatSU is relevant and aligned with national standards. It also serves as a testament to the unwavering dedication and commitment of the University to continue striving for excellence.

May this milestone push us to sustain the culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

LETS GO, CAFAMILLIA! 🌾🐟

Ready for a smooth start to the new term? Here is your enrollment schedule for the 2nd Semester, AY 2025–2026 at the CatSU College of Agriculture and Fisheries.

📅 Mark your calendars: January 12–17, 2026

To-Do List for a Hassle-Free Enrollment:

✅ Bring your copy of the Prospectus.

✅ Fill out your Summary of Grades.

✅ Follow the official Enrollment Steps.

✅ Claim your Certificate of Enrollment.

Let’s kick off this semester with a bang! See you there!

𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!!!

To all 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 of the College of Agriculture and Fisheries:

Please be advised that the 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is scheduled for 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, from 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 at the 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐒𝐔 𝐆𝐲𝐦𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦.

Attendance is 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 for all graduating students, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 (𝟏) 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧. This orientation is a vital 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

We look forward to seeing you there as you prepare for this next chapter of your academic journey.