In a strong display of community empowerment through science, technology, and education, the Masbate Police R-PSB Team Guindawahan, in partnership with Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), successfully conducted a two-day mushroom production training under the theme โEmpowering Masbate Communities Through Comprehensive Mushroom Cultivation Training,โ held at Brgy. Guindawahan, Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate on April 26โ27, 2025.
This initiative aimed to equip residents with practical knowledge and sustainable livelihood skills through hands-on mushroom cultivation techniques. The training featured esteemed resource speakers, including Dr. Arce D. Bellere, Director of CBSUAโs Mushroom Processing and Research Center (MPRC); Joany Alyssa Abogado and April Ann Caแน al, instructors from the BSES Program; and Maria Shiena Beri from the CBSUA Vaccine Center.
Participants gained valuable insights into the entire process of mushroom farmingโfrom substrate preparation to harvesting, packaging, and marketing. The sessions also emphasized safety, sustainability, and the potential for income generation, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: Zero Hunger by promoting food security and nutrition through agricultural innovation.
This capacity-building activity reflects CBSUAโs unwavering commitment to community engagement, research, and extension programs. The success of this initiative was made possible by the continuous support of Dr. Alberto Naperi, DPA, SUC President IV of CBSUA; Dr. Ramona Isabel Ramirez, Vice President for Research and Innovation; Prof. Rowel M. Castuera, Campus Administrator of CBSUA Sipocot; and Dick Harence Dela Vega, Campus Research Coordinator.
Local law enforcement also played a vital role, with strong leadership and logistical support from Police Lt. Col. Norlando F. Mesa and the R-PSB Guindawahan team, headed by PSsg Uzi Baybayon, demonstrating how police-community collaboration can lead to meaningful socio-economic transformation. This training stands as a model of how academic institutions and government agencies can work together to empower grassroots communities through technology, education, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. | ๐๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ต ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฐ๐ด ๐ง๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐ด. ๐๐ช ๐๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ข
