ATIC COMMITS TO FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH FOR THE ABACA INDUSTRY
Abaca Technology and Innovations CenterThe Catanduanes State University (CatSU) Abaca Technology Innovation Center (ATIC), in collaboration with the Research and Development Services (R&DS), organized a stakeholders' consultative forum and planning workshop for Calendar Year 2024, with the theme 'Sustainable RD & E Activities and Technologies for a Resilient Future of the Abaca Industry' held on December 11, 2023, at the E-Crown Hotel and Resort in San Vicente, Virac, Catanduanes.
CatSU President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza graced the event, along with Governor Joseph C. Cua represented by Provincial Agriculturist Ace William R. Tria, Department of Science and Technology-Provincial Science and Technology (DOST-PSTO) Director Engr. Marie Grace T. Molina, PhilFIDA Provincial Fiber Officer Roberto B. Lusuegro, Career Scientist I and RD Leader Dr. Leny C. Galvez, and other key officials.
Displayed
inside the venue were abaca-inspired artworks and abaca-based research outputs.
