The Philippine Society of Animal Science (PSAS) Bicol Chapter has been officially reactivated, with the election of its new set of officers on November 28, 2025 at the CBSUA Agriville, bringing together representatives from State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Local Government Units (LGUs), and the Department of Agriculture to bolster animal science advancement and industry development across the region.
The newly elected officers are:
President: Carlo B. Sabales (CBSUA)
Vice President/President-Elect: Dr. Ilene B. Mirabeles (CBSUA)
Secretary: Hazel A. Isiderio (CBSUA)
Treasurer: Jessa Miraran (Camarines Norte State College)
Auditor: Carmencita I. Portugal (CBSUA)
Council Members:
• Glenn Lorica (LGU–Tigaon)
• Zara Villasana (Catanduanes State University)
• Marianito Tesorero (DA–RFO V)
• Andrian Sola (Bicol University)
• Geronimo Ayo (LGU–Pili)
The officers took their oath of office before Dr. Rene Santiago, PSAS National President, marking the formal reactivation of the chapter and launching its renewed programs and initiatives.
The PSAS Bicol Chapter will implement three core activities:
• Annual Convention to gather experts, researchers, and industry practitioners;
• Lecture Series to promote continuous technical learning;
• Outreach Program to extend science-based support to communities and farmers.
This milestone event reaffirms PSAS Bicol’s commitment to fostering collaboration, promoting research, and supporting sustainable livestock and poultry development in the region. | 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘔𝘳. 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘰 𝘉. 𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴
