Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) has recently inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with several State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) to help them establish beekeeping satellite centers.

The participating SUCs include the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP), Occidental Mindoro State University (OMSU), Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Masbate State University (DEBESMSU), and Camarines Norte State College (CNSC).

Dr. Jaime I. Manuel Jr., President of DMMMSU, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting its potential to harness the diverse expertise and resources of the partner institutions. “Through this partnership, we aim to empower local beekeepers, promote environmental sustainability, and drive innovation in the apiculture sector,” President Manuel remarked.

The establishment of the partner SUCs as beekeeping satellite centers signifies a concerted effort to address the growing demand for honeybee product production and pollination services nationwide. By leveraging their respective strengths in research and extension services, the collaborating institutions intend to facilitate knowledge exchange, capacity-building, and technology transfer in beekeeping.

The MOA signing ceremony was attended by key stakeholders from the government, academia, and the beekeeping industry, underscoring the widespread support and recognition of the collaborative endeavor.

The establishment of beekeeping satellite centers signals a promising chapter in the country’s journey toward sustainable development in the field of beekeeping or apiculture. (By Arvin C. Tuyan)