A simultaneous monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the projects in Marinduque was conducted by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), specifically its Technology Transfer and Promotion Division (TTPD).
In collaboration with Marinduque State University (MarSU) and the University of the Philippines Los Baños National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (UPLB BIOTECH), four projects were monitored on March 10-12, 2026:
- “Rehabilitation of Critically Degraded Areas and Bambusetum Establishment using Microbial Technology: For a Smart Green Gold Economic and Environmental Resiliency” under the leadership of For. Emer C. Gestiada of UPLB BIOTECH;
- “Marinduque's Aquasilviculture as a Natural Key Livelihood Asset for the Fisherfolks (MANaKLA) Project” under the leadership of Dr. Evangeline B. Mandia of MarSU;
- “Revitalizing Native Pig (Markaduke Pig) Raising through Harmonized Forage-Based Feeds Production and Processing Technology” under the leadership of Dr. Doreen R. Mascarenas of MarSU; and
- “Project 4 (Project 1C). Strengthening the Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) in Marinduque State University (MarSU) under the RAISE Program Phase 2” under the leadership of Engr. Ana Fe N. Molato of MarSU.
The aforementioned projects on Bambusetum and MANaKLA are under the S&T Action Frontline for Emergencies and Hazards (SAFE) modality, while the Markaduke Pig project is under the S&T Community-based Farm (STCBF) modality. Moreover, the IPTBM project is under the Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation System Enhancement (RAISE) program.
On March 10, 2026, the TTPD team, led by Extension and Deployment Section Head Dr. Engelbert R. Lalican, conducted a site visit of the Bambusetum project in Brgy. Capayang and Ino, Mogpog, Marinduque. The project aims to showcase the application of UPLB commercial microbial technology on mass propagation and production of bamboo to survive in degraded soil and capacitate the community on bamboo propagation protocols and bambusetum establishment. Present during the activity is Project Leader For. Emer C. Gestiada from UPLB BIOTECH, the Bambusetum Project team, and the TTPD Extension and Deployment team.
On March 11, 2026, an inception meeting of the MANaKLA project at MarSU in Boac, Marinduque was also conducted, led by Dr. Lalican. The project aims to restore degraded mangrove ecosystems, through community-based approach, and capacitate fisherfolk cooperatives and community groups on aquasilviculture technology for MANaKLA. The meeting provided an avenue to align with the implementation process and set expectations to ensure the achievement of the project’s deliverables. A site visit was also conducted in Brgy. Alobo and Brgy. Biga, Santa Cruz, together with the commercialization team, led by Ms. Lucy A. Lastimosa.
Simultaneously, the extension and deployment team, led by Senior Science Research Specialist Dr. Diana Rose P. Cabello conducted the M&E of the Markaduke Pig project in the municipality of Torrijos on the same day. The project aims to revitalize Markaduke native pig production through forage-based feed production and processing techniques while increasing the capability of local farmers in sustainable farming practices.
Lastly, the Commercialization Section of TTPD conducted the M&E and project review for the RAISE IPTBM project in MarSU on March 12, 2026. The project aims to strengthen, enhance, and operationalize the IPTBM of the state university while harmonizing MarSU’s technology transfer and intellectual property (IP) management policies and activities with participating consortium member institutions (CMIs) under the RAISE Program.
The monitoring and evaluation of the four technology transfer projects in collaboration with MarSU and UPLB BIOTECH aided in identifying the accomplishments and ensuring the attainment of each project’s objectives on microbial technology, aquasilviculture, forage-based feeds production and processing technology, and intellectual property and technology business management.