CorCAARRD Knowledge Repository
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The Consortium of the Cordillera Administrative Region Research and Development (CorCAARRD) Repository is a digital platform developed and maintained by CorCAARRD head quarters located at Benguet State University to archive, preserve, and disseminate scholarly, scientific, and technical outputs generated through the collaborative efforts of CorCAARRD member institutions and partners.
This repository supports open access to knowledge, focusing primarily on agriculture, natural resources, and development research relevant to the Cordillera region and beyond. Here, you can explore a wide array of resources, including project reports, policy briefs, journal articles, extension materials, conference proceedings, theses, and more.
Aligned with the mission of DOST-PCAARRD and BSU’s vision as a premier university for science and technology in agriculture, the CorCAARRD Repository provides a central hub for knowledge sharing, transparency, and innovation.
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Recent Submissions
Technology Transfer and Holistic Technical Assistance to Tublay Agripreneurs: A Community-based Food Enterprise Start-up
(2025-10-30) Lesley Dale G. Umayat; Manuel M. Dorado, Jr.
The project aimed to establish the Tublay Association of AMIAble Agripreneurs (TAAA) as a food processing enterprise through technical assistance and technology transfer focused on vegetable-enriched food processing. This addresses the major problem of post-harvest losses faced by farmers in Tublay, Benguet, which causes wasted produce and reduced income. Through well-designed activities based on thorough needs assessment, specialized training and mentorship were conducted that improved the capabilities of recipients in operations and management of a food processing enterprise. Consequently, TAAA members were equipped to produce vegetable-enriched pancit canton and chips, turning surplus crops into marketable products for sustainable income source. Continuing mentorship ensured recipients’ compliance with food safety and quality standards. The project effectively mitigated post-harvest losses by promoting self-sufficiency through value-added processing of crops, enhancing economic opportunities, and strengthening community resilience. Continued technical support and capacity-building are advised to sustain the TAAA’s enterprise for long-term sustainability.
Enhancing Community Water Access Through Solar-Powered Drinking Station
(2025-10-30) Hazleih Joy V. Casabar
The Solar-Powered Drinking Station Extension Program was implemented in Barangay San Gregorio, La Paz, Abra to provide an accessible, affordable, and sustainable source of cold drinking water for elementary school students. The project aimed to address both environmental and economic concerns by promoting the use of reusable tumblers instead of single-use plastic bottles, while offering water at a lower cost compared to commercially bottled alternatives. Collaboration with school administrators, teachers, and local stakeholders was key to its successful implementation. Initial observations indicate positive reception from students and staff, reduced plastic waste generation, and potential for long-term cost savings. Ongoing monitoring is necessary to assess the program’s sustained performance, measure its outcomes, and evaluate its eventual impact on environmental practices and community well-being. This initiative demonstrates how renewable energy technologies can be integrated into community-based projects to promote environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, and improved access to essential services.
Technology Transfer of Vacuum Fried Chopsuey Chips Towards Enterprise Development
(2025-10-30) Jao-jao A. Somyden, PhD; Erickson A. Dominguez; Cynthia D. Garambas; Constantino A. Sudaypan; Marjury M. Tabon; Nestor C. Humiwat; Jeftee Ben B. Pinos-an; Dalifer A. Gano
The project focused on the technology transfer of vacuum fried chopsuey chips processing to members of the Bauko Organic Practitioners Credit Cooperative
(BOPCC), aimed at promoting inclusive enterprise development in the region. The project employed an integrated participatory approach and multi-sectoral collaboration implemented through a series of carefully curated extension activities. The initiative encompassed a full cycle of engagement, beginning with equipment retrofitting, followed by intensive capacity-building sessions, market readiness preparations, and a comprehensive post-launch evaluation. The project implementation was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Benguet State University (BSU), the Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office–Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-RFO-CAR), the Department of Trade and Industry–Cordillera Administrative Region (DTI-CAR), the Department of Science and Technology–Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR), and the Bauko Local Government. The successful market launch of vacuum-fried chopsuey chips produced by BOPCC stood as tangible outcome of the project’s implementation. While BOPCC chopsuey chips continue to face challenges in market sustainability, scaling up, and other operational concerns, the initiative has gone beyond imparting technical and
entrepreneurial competencies. It has exemplified how multi-sectoral collaboration can catalyze livelihood generation and foster meaningful economic participation among local stakeholder.
Oyster Mushroom Enterprise Development for Growth and Empowerment (Oyster Mushroom EDGE): An ASIST-AFTIICC Initiative on Research, Training, and Livelihood through Sustainable Oyster Mushroom Enterprise
(2025-10-30) Nero M. Paderes; Kae Ann Marie Balingit; Bersheeba Taclawan
The Oyster Mushroom Enterprise Development for Growth and Empowerment (OYSTER EDGE) is ASIST’s flagship extension program led by Dr. Nero M. Paderes through the Agriculture, Food, and Technology Innovation, Incubation, and Commercialization Center (AFTIICC). It empowers rural communities through research-based training, technology transfer, and livelihood support centered on sustainable oyster mushroom production.
The program integrates three core projects: (1) Innovative System in Production (Dr. Paderes), improving substrate formulations using local root crops; (2) Agribusiness and Market Analysis (Ms. Kae Ann Marie Balingit), assessing production inputs and market linkages; and (3) New Product Development (Ms. Bersheeba Taclawan), promoting value-added mushroom products.
Aligned with national goals for food security and rural employment, OYSTER EDGE introduces scalable production systems through Training of Trainers (TOT) among Agricultural Extension Workers and community groups. Its innovations—such as automated fogging and tissue-cultured spawn production—enhance yield quality while reducing costs. The program also promotes inclusivity by engaging women, Indigenous Peoples, and out-of-school youth.
Using the STEEP framework, OYSTER EDGE demonstrates social cohesion, technological innovation, economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and policy alignment—serving as a replicable model for innovation-driven agricultural development in rural and disadvantaged communities.
Heightening the technological and entrepreneurial skills of the Cacao Growers and Processors Association in Lamut (CGPAL) members
(2025-10-30) Cynthia D. Garambas; Melchor S. Lumiked; Michael Karl M. Barnuevo; Jeftee Ben B. Pinos-an; Pelin B. Belino; Johnabel T. Basatan; Jao-jao A. Somyden; Harriete G. Santos; Aisha Labadchan; Maravilla M. Senado; Miriam Agnes A. Dampilag,; Eirvin O. Navora
Republic Act No. 10055, or the Philippine Technology Transfer Act, mandates that government-funded Research and Development Institutions (RDIs) prioritize the transformation of research outputs into valuable, commercialized products to foster
national development. This project outlines an extension program that operationalized this mandate by transferring technology for new herb-infused cocoa products to a community-based organization. The core objective of this initiative was to empower the
Cacao Growers and Processors Association of Lamut (CGPAL) by addressing their identified knowledge gaps in cacao post-harvest processing, technological applications, and entrepreneurial skills. A needs-based training program was designed and implemented, with a comprehensive curriculum covering food safety, cacao processing techniques, new product formulation, packaging and labeling, product costing, and
marketing strategies. This multi-faceted approach was crucial for ensuring the CGPAL members could not only adopt the new technology but also effectively manage it as a viable enterprise. Implemented from November 2024 to July 2025, the program
successfully transferred eight specific technologies, including the compositions and processes for preparing thyme, turmeric, ginger, and pandan-infused cocoa tablets.
Participant feedback was positive, with training sessions receiving "Very Satisfied" to
"Outstanding" ratings. Key outputs included the production of an initial batch of products
for market testing, the creation of an organizational logo and packaging designs, and the formalization of a quadripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Benguet State University, CGPAL, the Local Government Unit of Lamut, and the Department of Trade and Industry.