UST’s Graduate School hosted a webinar series discussing sustainability, emerging technologies, and regulatory standards in food science. Experts such as Dr. Mildred O. Guirindola and Mr. Jacus S. Nacis shared insights into transforming food systems and using omics technologies for personalized nutrition, while Mr. Carl Vincent Cabanilla discussed tools for enhancing food quality. The series supported SDG 2: Zero Hunger, focusing on food security and sustainable agriculture.

A GPS-guided system developed by UST researchers and alumni to automate agricultural tractors, reducing land preparation time and boosting farming efficiency. The system, funded by DOST-PCAARRD and incubated at the UST TOMASInno Center, has earned a 90% acceptance rate among farmers and was highlighted as a Game Changer by GMA Network.

2.1. Agricultural tractor automation through GPS developed by Engineering researchers, alumni
2.2. Rice farming land preparation navigation system wins top prize at Technologies Innovation tilt

In collaboration with the Tomasinong SOCCSKSARGEN alumni chapter, UST officials celebrated the Feast of the End of Ramadan with the Muslim community in General Santos City. The event featured a shared meal and gift-giving, underscoring UST’s commitment to cultural solidarity and community building. 

3.1. UST officials, SOCCSKSARGEN alumni mark Ramadan feast with Muslim community in GenSan 

UST’s College of Nursing and Simbahayan Community Development Office partnered with the Religious of Mary Immaculate congregation’s Holy Family Social and Educational Center to provide basic caregiving training to 27 domestic helpers and youth, empowering them with essential caregiving skills.

Culinary Entrepreneurship students from UST earned a Silver Medal in an international competition, showcasing their skills and representing the university on the global stage. 

5.1. Culinary entrepreneurship students snag silver in ASEAN Table Kitchen Competition

UST’s Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (RCSSED) introduced the “UST Family Literacy app,” a tool for promoting sustainable farming practices among rural families. The app was developed through the Sustainable Organic Agriculture Project (SOAP) and aims to empower families in agricultural communities with educational resources.

This forum showcases a long-standing commitment to community engagement, tracing its evolution and impact since 2002. The forum highlighted the importance of action research in creating sustainable solutions, especially during the pandemic, while emphasizing the need for collaboration and evaluation to ensure success.

Pistang Tomas 

This event is another prime example of UST’s engagement with its partner communities, offering workshops on livelihood opportunities, such as culinary entrepreneurship and financial literacy. These sessions provide vital skills that help individuals start small businesses and strengthen their economic independence.

Community Transformation through HydroponICS and “Agri Sila! Agri Tayo! Agri Para sa Lahat!”

These projects aim to address food insecurity by promoting sustainable agriculture and providing rural communities with essential farming tools and knowledge. These projects titled “Community Transformation through HydroponICS” and “Agri Sila! Agri Tayo! Agri Para sa Lahat!” aim to promote sustainable agriculture practices and address food insecurity, providing communities with the knowledge and tools needed for self-sufficiency. These projects contribute to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals by focusing on innovative farming techniques and agricultural advocacy.

Noble Artisan and Project 3Ps

These initiatives focus on vocational training, economic self-sufficiency, and community health, aiming to create lasting, positive impacts by empowering individuals with practical skills while addressing their nutritional and hygienic needs.