DOST Shrimp Traceability Project MSU - Gensan

06/08/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐩 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

Last August 3, 2026, the project team behind “Integrating Blockchain Technology for Traceability in the Shrimp Industry’s Food Supply Chain in Sarangani Province and General Santos City” conducted a follow-up consultation meeting with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region XII at the BFAR XII Satellite Office. The activity aimed to present the latest prototype of the Shrimp Traceability System and gather further technical recommendations to ensure that the platform aligns with BFAR's regulatory processes and the operational needs of the fisheries sector.

During the consultation, the project team presented the system's latest enhancements, particularly its proposed workflows for stakeholder registration, compliance monitoring, and certification management. BFAR representatives provided valuable recommendations on streamlining the onboarding process, improving usability for stakeholders, integrating offline data synchronization for areas with limited internet connectivity, and strengthening monitoring features to support the identification of non-compliant farms. The team also formally submitted the draft Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to BFAR Region XII for initial review, marking another important step toward strengthening the partnership for the project's implementation.

Beyond validating the system's technical features, the consultation served as an avenue for meaningful collaboration between the project team and BFAR. The positive feedback and recommendations shared by the agency will play a significant role in refining the system into a practical, user-centered, and industry-responsive platform that supports food safety, regulatory compliance, and transparent monitoring across the shrimp supply chain.

The project team extends its sincere appreciation to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region XII, particularly the Fisheries Integrated Laboratory Section (FILS) headed by Ms. Eugene Gay Jamora, the Fisheries Inspection and Quarantine Unit (FIQU) represented by Ms. Maribeth Viray, and the Information Unit represented by Mr. Ronel Sarao, for their valuable insights, active participation, and continued support throughout the consultation. Their recommendations and positive feedback will play a vital role in refining the Shrimp Traceability System into a practical and effective platform that strengthens regulatory monitoring, promotes food safety, and advances transparency across the Philippine shrimp industry.

23/05/2026

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬

Last May 20–21, 2026, the project team behind “Integrating Blockchain Technology for Traceability in the Shrimp Industry’s Food Supply Chain in Sarangani Province and General Santos City” successfully conducted a two-day roadshow and on-site prototype demonstration with selected pilot users and industry partners. The activity aimed to introduce and validate the project’s developing traceability system while gathering valuable insights directly from stakeholders across the shrimp supply chain.

The team visited Ma’am Tersa Castillo of CRJ Aqua Farm, Sir Joshua Mikko Lim of 2SJ Aquafarm, Ma’am Cecilia Loquias of ECA Cold Store Plus, and Sir Edmel Saplad of Mindanaw Seafood. Through collaborative discussions and live demonstrations, participants were able to explore the system’s features and potential applications in improving transparency, traceability, and data management within the local shrimp industry.

More than a technical presentation, the roadshow became an avenue for meaningful engagement with our partner stakeholders. Their feedback, recommendations, and shared experiences will play an important role in refining the system to ensure that it remains practical, user-centered, and responsive to the real needs of the partners.

The project team extends their sincere appreciation to all participating partners for their warm accommodation, active participation, and continued support toward advancing innovation and strengthening the future of the shrimp industry through technology-driven solutions.

14/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗢𝗻-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 🚀

From learning the fundamentals of Git and modern web technologies to exploring the world of blockchain, our workshop series successfully brought together students eager to expand their knowledge in emerging technologies.

Across the two sessions, participants gained valuable insights into version control, web development foundations, decentralized applications, and the evolving landscape of blockchain technology through engaging discussions and expert-led learning experiences.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and to our guest speaker, Sir Eskie Cirrus James Maquilang, for sharing his expertise and inspiring students to continue building, learning, and innovating in the field of technology.

May this workshop serve as a starting point for future developers, innovators, and builders ready to shape the next generation of digital solutions.

11/05/2026

𝗚𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆? 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆! 🧑‍💻

We are excited to welcome our esteemed guest, Eskie Cirrus James Maquilang — a C)PEH (Certified Professional Ethical Hacker), CBE (Certified Blockchain Expert), C)ISSO (Certified Information System Security Officer), and C)PTE (Certified Pe*******on Testing Engineer).

A technical speaker at ROOTCON and various cybersecurity conferences, he specializes in cybersecurity, malware development, blockchain technology, and software engineering. With extensive industry experience, he is passionate about bridging the gap between security theory and real-world application.

Join us as he shares valuable insights into blockchain technology and the evolving landscape of modern development and cybersecurity.

📅 May 13, 2026
📍 ICEBOX Event Space, H-Building, MSU-Gensan

05/05/2026

𝗚𝗶𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 🚀
𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘨𝘪𝘵, 𝘸𝘦𝘣 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘴

We’re kicking off our exclusive internal learning series this May 6 and May 13 2026 with a focused dive into the essentials of modern development workflows and decentralized application foundations.

Session 1 will cover Version Control System (Git & GitHub basics) and fundamental web technologies for dApp development, equipping participants with the core tools and concepts needed in building and collaborating on modern software projects.

Session 2 will feature a blockchain expert who will share insights, experiences, and key concepts in the field—stay tuned for more details.

Through this series, participants will progressively strengthen their understanding of how traditional software development workflows connect with blockchain-based systems, building a solid foundation for more advanced topics and real-world applications in decentralized technologies.

26/03/2026

26/03/2026

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙥 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 🦐

The Project Team from Mindanao State University – General Santos, under the DOST–PCAARRD-supported initiative “Integrating Blockchain Technology for Traceability in the Shrimp Industry’s Food Supply Chain in Sarangani Province and General Santos City,” successfully conducted the Second Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on March 26, 2026, at Greenleaf Tealeaf VIP Hall.

The activity brought together key stakeholders from the shrimp industry, including representatives from government agencies, academe, and the private sector such as DOLE Region XII, ECA Cold Store Plus, BFAR Region XII, Mindanaw Seafood, the College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences of MSU–General Santos, and the SARGEN Shrimp Stakeholders Association, Inc., to validate the initial findings from the “Usapang Hipon” FGD and refine the shrimp value chain analysis.

The Second Focus Group Discussion (FGD) enabled stakeholders to validate and refine the shrimp value chain for P. vannamei in Sarangani and General Santos City, covering key processes from input supply to market distribution. The session clarified roles of major actors, highlighted operational practices, and identified key challenges such as disease risks, limited fry quality, and unharmonized regulations, while also surfacing opportunities in domestic and emerging markets. The discussion enhanced the value chain analysis and provided key inputs for the development of the proposed blockchain-based traceability system.

08/03/2026

06/03/2026

🔍 𝙎𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙥 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙨 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜

The Midyear Review Meeting for the project “Integrating Blockchain Technology for Traceability in the Shrimp Industry's Food Supply Chain in Sarangani Province and General Santos City” was successfully conducted on March 5, 2026 via Zoom at the Intelligent Systems Lab of Mindanao State University-General Santos.

The review was joined by key stakeholders and collaborators from partner institutions, including Don Traje of ARKA PH, Edward Roger Mamauag of SEAFDEC, Omar Sabal and Eugene Gay Jamora of BFAR Region XII, together with representatives from DOST–PCAARRD: Ms. Meliza Abeleda, Ms. Mary Grace Peñana, and Ms. Geraldine Mae Olaer.

Representing the project team were Dr. Jypzie M. Catedrilla, Dr. Cristina P. Dadula, Dr. Keno Jay M. Balogbog, Dr. Lumer Jude P. Doce, Mr. John Rey A. Vilbar, and Mr. Ryan Philip T. Cataag.

During the meeting, the team presented the project’s accomplishments for the current implementation period, including updates on the value chain analysis of the shrimp industry, stakeholder engagement activities, and the ongoing development of the shrimp traceability system prototype. The discussion also covered implementation challenges, key insights from stakeholders, and planned activities for the succeeding phases of the project.

The activity served as an important milestone in ensuring that the project remains aligned with its goal of enhancing transparency, traceability, and data integrity in the shrimp supply chain of Sarangani Province and General Santos City through blockchain technology.