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On August 17, 2023, the College of Fisheries (CF) hosted a special event, extending a warm welcome to nine newly selected scholars of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 3. The event's agenda include scholarship contract signing, as well as an informative orientation program...

The College of Fisheries-Central Luzon State University (CF-CLSU) affirms commitment to West Philippine Sea (WPS) Initiative at the 4th International Conference for the West Philippine Sea held at Costa Palawan Resort, Puerto Princesa City on August 24- 25, 2023. Experts and stakeholders have united to tackle challenges facing the WPS...

On August 4, 2023, a group of six student-interns hailing from the College of Fisheries at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) completed a 30-day internship program at the College of Fisheries-Freshwater Aquaculture Center (CF-FAC) of Central Luzon State University (CLSU)...

The College of Fisheries - Freshwater Aquaculture Center (CF-FAC) regularly invites international experts to give lectures in the field of fisheries science in line of its internationalization efforts...

With more than 150 participants in attendance both from face-to-face and online, the Global Lecture Series: Aquaculture and Beyond was successfully held last July 28, 2023 at the Academic Affairs Amphitheater of the Central Luzon State University. This Global Lecture Series is a product of strong partnership between the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Central Luzon State University (CLSU)...

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murni Marlina Abd Karim, a faculty member and researcher of the International Institute of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences (I-AQUAS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), served as a special lecturer on the 4th day of the International Summer Short-term (ISSP) program 2023 for Track A: Food Sustainability and Food Security in Freshwater Aquaculture...

The College of Fisheries in CLSU showed its unwavering support and dedication as the SEARCA-UC International Summer-Term Program continues. Under Track A: Food Sustainability and Food Security in Freshwater Aquaculture, the topic for today’s session was delivered by Prof. Janet O. Saturno, which is Tilapia Value-adding and Processing...

The second day of the 2023 International Summer Short-Term Program (ISSP) introduced the Aquashade Technology and the Nanotechnology Detection Kit of the College of Fisheries-Freshwater Aquaculture Center (CF-FAC) to the 16 participants from Southeast Asian University Consortium for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC)-member institutions under Track A: Food Sustainability and Food Security in Freshwater Aquaculture at the CLSU ICT Research and Development Training Center (CLIRDEC) Building today, July 25, 2023...

This July 22nd, 2023, the College of Fisheries, Central Luzon State University (CF-CLSU) kicked off its review class for the Fisheries Professional Licensure Examination (FPLE) 2023...

This July 22nd, 2023, the College of Fisheries, Central Luzon State University (CF-CLSU) kicked off its review class for the Fisheries Professional Licensure Examination (FPLE) 2023. This year's cohort of FPLE reviewees consists of visionary graduates from various higher education institutions, including Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU), Isabela State University (ISU), Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU), and the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV)...

The College of Fisheries – Freshwater Aquaculture Center, Central Luzon State University (CF-FAC, CLSU) congratulates Dr. Emmanuel M. Vera Cruz, University Professor, current Head of the Department of Aquaculture, CF and Head, Research Division, FAC; and Dr. Paloma D. De Chavez, an esteemed CF-CLSU Alumna and current Dean of the College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Marinduque State College, for their outstanding contribution to scientific research...

The College of Fisheries (CF) in Central Luzon State University (CLSU) has commemorated the remarkable milestones of their graduating students through a send-off ceremony this July 13, 2023 in the Freshwater Aquaculture Center Conference Room. The College has a total of 19 golden grains – 13 of them to confer with the degree Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and...

Five Fisheries students from Central Luzon State University (CLSU), College of Fisheries namely, Joshua Czeasar P. Jimenez, Ellaine Karylle Mae C. Bernabe, Kein R. Galano, Angelica G. Arellano, and Stephen Nathanielle A. Cortez, were accompanied by their faculty-in-charge (FIC), Dr. Alvin T. Reyes, to Kasetsart University (KU) in Thailand on June 30, 2023, as part of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)...

The College of Fisheries of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (CF-DMMMSU) of South La Union Campus sent six (6) of their students to undergo a one-month Internship Program, from June 26 to August 4, 2023, at the Freshwater Aquaculture Center-College of Fisheries of Central Luzon State University (FAC-CF CLSU)...

The College of Fisheries in Central Luzon State University (CLSU-CF) is renowned for its commitment in producing competent and well-rounded graduates who can contribute to the sustainable development of the fisheries industry. Through a comprehensive On-the-Job Training (OJT) experience, the University aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications, preparing students to face the challenges and opportunities in their future careers...

The College of Fisheries-Central Luzon State University (CF-CLSU) with its alumni, retirees, faculty members, staff and students celebrated its 47th Founding Anniversary with the theme: Reconnect: A Day of Fun, Friendship, Unity, and Service at the Freshwater Aquaculture Center (FAC) Complex on the 1st day of July 2023. Alongside FAC, the college has played a crucial role in the growth of the Philippine tilapia industry...

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Fisheries Scholarship Program (BFAR-FSP) Coordinators from Regions 1, 2, 3, 4B, 5, 6, and CAR, together with representatives from Central Office in Quezon City visited the College of Fisheries-Central Luzon State University (CF-CLSU) for a short meeting last June 8, 2023...

The College of Fisheries (CF) continuously intensifies its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as it teamed up with the Freshwater Aquaculture Center (FAC) and Institute for Climate Change and Environmental Management (ICCEM) to conduct a webinar entitled, ”Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM): Engaging Stakeholders for Sustainable Resource use in Fisheries Management Areas (FMA)”, held via zoom on May 27, 2023...

The College of Fisheries (CF), in collaboration with the Institute for Climate Change and Environmental Management (ICCEM), College of Science, forefronts a seminar entitled, "Agronomy to Gastronomy: Sustainable Producing Farmers and Responsible Eating Consumers" on May 10, 2023, at ICCEM Amphitheater, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija...

As part of the existing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Central Luzon State University (CLSU) and Kasetsart University (KU) in Thailand, 10 international students from KU were recognized for successfully completing their International Internship Program at the College of Fisheries/Freshwater Aquaculture Center (CF/FAC) last May 29, 2023. The main purpose of the signed MOA is to promote academic cooperation between the said universities...

Alpha Sigma Phi and College of Fisheries - CLSU teamed up for a clean-up activity of the 1-km stretch of Gabaldon-Catalanacan River located in Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija last May 13, 2023...

In support for the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 14: Life Below Water, the students and faculty members of the College of Fisheries (CF) in Central Luzon State University (CLSU) conducted a coastal clean-up along Tondol Beach in Anda, Pangasinan on May 2, 2023...

Higher education plays a major role in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by raising awareness, sharing knowledge, information dissemination and train students to be more interactive, participating in a dialogue rather than just listening to a professor and taking notes...

The pandemic has limited the exposure of students to field activities that are relevant in enhancing their theoretical knowledge. In the effort to augment this, the fourth-year students of the College of Fisheries in Central Luzon State University (CF-CLSU) conducted an educational tour in Anda, Alaminos and Sual, Pangasinan on May 1-3, 2023...

The Central Luzon State University President, Dr. Edgar A. Orden, has designated Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco as the Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs. Moving forward, the College of Fisheries, formerly lead by Dr. Velasco, will be headed by its new Acting Dean, Dr. Lorenz J. Fajardo. Both appointments are effective May 22, 2023 to December 31, 2023...

The College of Fisheries has its own festival (FishTival) and one of the activities promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with emphasis on SDG 14, "Life below water (Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development)...

A hybrid platform seminar on tilapia breeding in global contexts was held on May 5, 2023, at the Conference Hall of CF-FAC...

The Central Luzon State University – College of Fisheries / Freshwater Aquaculture Center (CLSU – CF/FAC) in collaboration with the University Gender and Development Office, CF Student Government, Ichthyological Society, and the CF Graduate Student Association conducted the 6th In-House Student Research Review last April 20 – 21, 2023 with the theme, “Transcending Sustainable Development Goals in a Gender Responsive Community Through Fisheries Education and Research”...

Three programs of Central Luzon State University (CLSU) successfully received certification from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) during its 316th Programme Assessment held from January 30 to February 03, 2023...

Sabang Beach is a two-kilometer gray sand facing east of the Pacific Ocean. Famously known for its frequently strong waves that are massive enough to give life to people who would like to ride the waves. As such, Sabang Beach of Baler is the birthplace of surfing in the country...

Labi River is part of the 5,676-hectare Aurora Memorial Natural Park situated in Barangay Labi, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. A clean-up activity was conducted within the 1-km stretch of the river last December 11, 2022...

The Fisheries Management students of the College of Fisheries - CLSU spearheaded a coastal clean-up activity in Barangay Sto. Niño, San Felipe, Zambales last December 3, 2022...

As the College of Fisheries in Central Luzon State University continues its conquest for the attainment of quality in education as an integral part of the higher education systems in the Philippines, the Master of Science in Aquaculture program is currently undertaking the AACCUP (Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc.) Accreditation Level IV Phase 1 (2nd cycle) from November 28 to December 2, 2022...

A capacity building activity was held at the Municipal Agriculture Office of Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija last April 17, 2022 for the purpose of developing and strengthening the skills and capabilities of the fisherfolks on water quality analysis for tilapia farming...

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) successfully produced 35 new Fisheries Professionals from the recently concluded Licensure Examination for Fisheries Professionals (LEFPs) on October 6-7, 2022...

Today, September 5, 2022, 7 AM, marks a significant event that will be written in the history pages of the College of Fisheries as it passed through the pandemic in 2020...

CF-CLSU supports the conservation and sustainable use of water resourcesWater is an important resource vital for all life. The conservation and sustainable use of water resources are important for maintaining the ecological health of the system and the various organisms that depend on it...

Dr. Ravelina Recometa Velasco meets the key officials of the University of Rhode Island on July 13, 2022. Present in the round table discussion include the Vice Provost for International Iniatives, the Dean of the College of Environmental & Life Sciences(CELS)...

Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco met Dr. Sylvain Deguise, Director of University of Connecticut Sea Grant College. Prior her visit, Dr. Velasco made an arrangement with Dr. Deguise via email...

Planning the 10th International Fisheries Symposium this coming December 5-7, 2022 to be hosted by Nha Trang University, Cantho and Nong Lam University, Vietnam....

The phytoandrogen project of CLSU-FAC-CF (2012-2014) was funded by DOST-PCAARRD and was implemented by Dr. Tereso A. Abella, Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, Ms. Jamaica Mendoza, Mr. Drexell Jay Dollente, Ms. Michelle Abella and Mr. Erick Aldwin Suarez. The pilot phase project (2015-2016) with Ms. Lourdes Noscal paved the way for Dr. Velasco as one of the Leaders in Innovation Fellowship (LIF) program of the UK-Newton Agham (Batch 2)...

The College of Fisheries – Central Luzon State University (CF-CLSU) through their students enrolled in undergraduate seminar (FISH 4398) has spearheaded a webinar entitled "Prawnsome: General Aquaculture Practices and Entrepreneurial Opportunities on Rearing Giant Freshwater Prawn (Ulang)" last May 7, 2022. This webinar is in support of the educational programme of SDG 14 (Life Below Water) led by Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, the College Dean and SDG 14 Chair...

The Central Luzon State University – College of Fisheries/Freshwater Aquaculture Center (CLSU-CF/FAC) spearheaded an ecological assessment of Sumacbao River that traverses the Minalungao National Park in General Tinio, Nueva Ecija. The group was headed by Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, CF Acting Dean and SDG 14 Lead (Life Below Water) together with her Department Heads and Project Leads, Dr. Lorenz J. Fajardo and Dr. Alvin T. Reyes. Joining the pool of experts were Mr. Jaypee S. Samson, Mr. Jhon Christian P. Suyom, Mr. Ismael P. Geroza and Ms. Twinkle G. Barangan. The Minalungao National Park was declared as a protected area through Republic Act 51000 on June 17, 1967...