The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), through its Regional Apiculture Center (RAC), joined the Bicol Beekeepers Association, Inc. (BBAI) and partner institutions in conducting the Advanced Beekeeping Technology Training Towards Value-Added Products on November 6, 2026, at Arsens Farmville, Barangay Laniton, Basud, Camarines Norte. The activity aimed to strengthen stakeholders’ knowledge and practical skills in modern beekeeping technologies and value-added bee product development, while promoting sustainable livelihood and enterprise opportunities.
The training was organized in partnership with the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), CBSUA-RAC, Camarines Norte Federation of Cooperatives (CANOFECO), and the Provincial Government of Camarines Norte through its Provincial Veterinary Office (PROVET).
Representing CBSUA were Prof. Lilia C. Pasiona, Associate Professor IV of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS); Ms. Johanna S.M. Cordial, Director of the Regional Apiculture Center; and Mr. Sherwin Baja, faculty member of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). Their participation highlighted the University’s commitment to sharing research-based knowledge, advancing agricultural innovations, and strengthening the technical capabilities of stakeholders in the apiculture industry.
The program began with the acknowledgment of participants by Ms. Sahlee Silvio, BBAI Secretary, followed by the welcome remarks of Mr. Christopher Norman Bertillo, BBAI Chairman of the Education and Training Committee. The training proper covered advanced beekeeping technologies and the development of value-added products using bee-related resources.
Prof. Pasiona, together with Ms. Cordial and Mr. Baja, facilitated the sessions, sharing technical insights and practical approaches to improving beekeeping practices and exploring product development opportunities. Participants also took part in a hands-on demonstration, allowing them to apply the techniques and concepts discussed during the training.
The activity concluded with a response message from Ms. Aida A. Mirana, Supervising Agriculturist of the Provincial Veterinary Office, and closing remarks from Mr. Michael T. delos Santos, BBAI President.
Through this collaborative initiative, CBSUA continues to contribute to the advancement of agricultural technologies and the promotion of sustainable livelihood opportunities through apiculture. By bridging research, technical expertise, and practical applications, the University remains committed to empowering beekeepers and agricultural stakeholders in developing productive, innovative, and sustainable community-based enterprises. | 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵
