Department of Business and Management - VSU Main Campus

𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐁𝐒𝐀𝐁 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

Before receiving their diplomas and stepping into the next chapter of their lives, the BSAB 4th Year students took part in a meaningful responsibility that goes beyond the classroom: planting trees as one of the requirements for graduation.

On May 14, 21, and 28, 2026, the students gathered not only to complete an academic requirement, but also to leave something lasting behind. With every seedling placed into the soil, they planted a symbol of growth, responsibility, and hope values that reflect their journey as students and their future roles as agribusiness professionals.

Just as a tree begins as a small seedling and grows through care, patience, and perseverance, these graduating students have also been nurtured by years of learning, challenges, and experiences. Their tree planting activity marks not only the completion of a requirement, but also a reminder that graduation is about leaving a positive impact wherever they go.

As they move forward toward their dreams, the trees they planted will remain as living witnesses of their batch’s contribution to a greener and more sustainable future.

Congratulations, BSAB 4th Year students! May your aspirations continue to grow strong and fruitful, just like the trees you have planted.

🎉 Happy Birthday, Mr. Alvin Nopal, research assistant for the DBM research project in collaboration with PhilRice. Your dedication, hard work, and valuable support in research activities greatly contribute to the success and progress of the project.

Through your commitment and collaborative spirit, you continue to play an important role in advancing research initiatives that support innovation and development within the academic community. Your efforts are truly appreciated by the DBM family and project team.

🌾📚 May this special day bring you joy, and may the year ahead be filled with continued growth, success, good health, and meaningful achievements. Happy Birthday! 🎂✨

The BS Agribusiness 3rd year students, under the advisory of Mr. Marlon T. Andrino, successfully conducted the Business Planning and Implementation II Culmination Program & Final Oral Defense on May 20, 2026 at Room ADE-215, Department of Business and Management.

The culmination served as a platform for students to present their final outputs and share insights from their real-world business experiences, highlighting their journey from idea generation to actual business implementation. Through this rigorous academic and practical process, students demonstrated their competencies in planning, ex*****on, and strategic decision-making essential in shaping future-ready entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Congratulations to all student-presenters for successfully defending and bringing their business ideas to life!

The Department of Business and Management of Visayas State University, through its research project “𝘌𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘵-𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘴: 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘋𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰-𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩,” successfully conducted the Enterprise Development Capability Building Training Series in partnership with the DTI Leyte – RAPID Growth Project.

Held on April 21–22, April 28, and May 19–20, 2026 at Madison Hotel, Tacloban City, the training gathered 20 farmer organizations and MSME beneficiaries for a series of capacity-building sessions with the Project Leader, project staff, and selected DBM faculty served as the resource persons.

📌 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬:

✅Entrepreneurial Mindsetting and Values Formation: Strengthening Marketing Perspective, E-Negotiations, and Digital Marketing Skills
• Values Formation
• Problem Identification and Opportunity Recognition
• Customer and Market Analysis
• Solution Ideation Generation

✅Business Model Canvas, Supply and Value Chain Management, and Market Analysis and Development
• BMC Basics
• Market Development and Strategies
• Supply/Value Chain Management

✅Accounting for Small Businesses and Farming Ventures: Basic Bookkeeping and Accounting
• Basic Bookkeeping and Accounting

✅Financial Management Training
• Financial Statements Preparation
• Financial Analysis

Through a co-creation approach, participants actively engaged in learning and application—culminating in the development of their Enterprise Sustainability Plans, a key output designed to strengthen long-term business viability and resilience.

All the best, Senior Batang Agrib!!!

Happy Birthday, Ma’am Ongy who is currently on study leave as she continues pursuing academic and professional growth. Your expertise in research and management science reflects your dedication to advancing knowledge and contributing meaningfully to the field of business and management.
Even while away, your presence and contributions remain valued within the DBM community, and the department looks forward to the insights and experience you will bring upon your return.

📚✨ May this special day bring you happiness and renewed inspiration, and may the year ahead be filled with success, good health, and continued achievements in your academic journey. Happy Birthday! 🎂

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! 📚✨

The Department of Business and Management proudly congratulates Ms. Judelyn A. Bongato, Mark C. Ratilla, Ph.D., and Gracielle Dawn L. Gamotin, MM for their research publication entitled:

“Intention to buy eco-friendly packaged agri-food products: The role of consumption values and environmental cognitions” published in the Journal of International Food & Agribusiness Marketing.

This publication highlights DBM’s commitment to advancing research in agribusiness, sustainability, consumer behavior, and responsible business practices. 🌱📊

How to Cite:
Bongato, J. A., Ratilla, M. C., & Gamotin, G. D. L. (2026). Intention to buy eco-friendly packaged agri-food products: The role of consumption values and environmental cognitions. Journal of International Food & Agribusiness Marketing, 1–33. https://doi.org/10.1080/08974438.2026.2665115

Read More:
https://doi.org/10.1080/08974438.2026.2665115

Congratulations, authors! 💚✨

𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥! 💅✨

From one batch to another, the legacy lives on — and ooops, speaking of… 𝐔𝐆𝐌𝐀 𝐍𝐀! 🤩💛

1 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 before our 50 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗦 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴!
Ready na ba ang fits, ang chika, ang throwbacks, ug ang “hala, ikaw diay na?” moments? 😭🎉

See you tomorrow, Agribs!
Let’s make this golden comeback unforgettable. 💛

Ha is pit is na. Ta is ra. 𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗔!🤩✨
BS-Agribusiness Alumni, 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐓 𝐍𝐀!

Only 𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 to go before we celebrate our 50 Golden Years of BS Agribusiness Alumni Homecoming! 💛🌾

5 DAYS TO GO 💛
From classroom memories to lifelong friendships — we’re getting closer to celebrating the moments that made us who we are today. See you soon, Ka-Agribiz! ✨