Driving Research and Innovation to
address Regional Challenges in
Central Visayas
CVSC catalyzes research and innovation through the CREATES Agenda—supporting
interdisciplinary projects, generating actionable knowledge, and fostering partnerships that
respond to the needs of communities across the region.
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Our Latest Endeavors
Sugbu Seed Archive Advances Community Platform through First Co-Creation Workshop with Global Seed Savers–Philippines Cebu Chapter (LiSu)
Photo (from left to right): Hal Atienza (Executive Director, Global Seed Savers Network...
CVSC and Columbia University Partner for “Restoring/Restorying: Sugbo Seed Archive”
The Central Visayas Studies Center (CVSC) of the University of the Philippines Cebu has forged a...
CVSC Partners with SEASREP Foundation for Project Community of Local Affiliates Studying the Past (CLASP)
The Central Visayas Studies Center (CVSC) is honored to be part of Project CLASP (Community of...
Panagtapok A Public Forum on the Perspectives of Community-Driven Development (CDD) in the Province of Cebu
Alyssa G. Soler Paper Writer, UPCIDS - Local Regional Studies Network CebuProceedings 2025-10About...
KALAHI-CIDDS in Siquijor Mainstreaming Community-Driven Development
Dan Ian Niño B. Jaducana Instructor, High School DepartmentUniversity of the Philippines Cebu...
Our Recent Publications
Modified Viterbi Algorithm for Religious Text: A Part-of-Speech Tagging for Waray-Waray
Lead Researcher(s): Jeneffer A. Sabonsolin, Robert R. Roxas, Ace C. LagmanStatus: Published Abstract/summary: Part-of-speech tagging (POS) is a vital process in natural language processing, enabling the identification of grammatical categories...
Metagenomic sequencing reveals the abundance and diversity of antimicrobial resistant genes (ARGs) in Butuanon River, Cebu, Philippines
Lead Researcher(s): Britney Ann Yu, Edrine Durante, Hans Diether Tolabing, Fleurdeliz Maglangit, Brisneve Edullantes, Eukene BensigStatus: Published Abstract/summary: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant public health threat,...
DNA extraction bias influences resistome profiles in seahorse skinmicrobiomes
Lead Researcher(s): Rose Chinly Mae H. Ortega-Kindica, Jose Luis Balcazar, and Sharon Rose M. TabugoStatus: Published Abstract/summary: Antimicrobial Resistance Genes (ARGs) are emerging environmental risks, particularly in coastal environments...
Species-Level Identification of Sex-Specific Variations in Dermal Microbial Communities Associated with Hippocampus barbouri
Lead Researcher(s): Rose Chinly Mae H. Ortega-Kindica, Chinee S. Padasas-Adalla, and Sharon Rose M. TabugoStatus: Published Abstract/summary: This study analyzed the community of bacteria present on the epidermal layer of Hippocampus barbouri using...