University researchers, together with Main Campus Research Director Dr. Debbie Jean S. Riego, visited the University of Antique Tario-Lim Memorial Campus (UA-TLMC) on November 9, 2026, to explore the campus’ research centers and initiatives and engage with their counterparts.

The visit included a tour of bUgAna (Freshwater and Marine-Based Food Processing Research Center), and a meeting with Dr. Porferio S. Bangcaya, UA-TLMC Campus Director, Dr. Garner Algo L. Alolod, REI Director, and Dr. May T. Delgado, Research Coordinator.

Discussions focused on the strategic alignment of university researchers, the current status and three-year development plan of the research center, the campus-level organizational structure, and potential sources of funding.

Accompanying Dr. Riego were Mrs. Jessebel V. Gadot, University Researcher V, Ms. Danica Marie B. Aposaga, University Researcher IV, and University Researchers II Ms. Jemaica S. Labus, Mr. Joemel E. Baui, Mr. Nestor A. Rocha Jr., and Mr. Risty Clent E. Aquito.

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