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Capacity Building Workshop Empowers DOrSU Participants in MABIDA Website Utilization

Written by Irene Faith D. Makinano
Uploaded on Aug. 17, 2023

The "Deep Dive into the MABIDA Website" capacity building workshop was successfully conducted at Davao Oriental State University on August 16-17, 2023, as part of the ABRAHAM MABIDA Project's ongoing initiatives. In collaboration with partner agencies and higher education institutions, the workshop was designed to equip faculty members and researchers with essential skills in effectively utilizing the Marine Biodiversity Database (MABIDA) website and information system.

The Davao Oriental State University played a significant role in this capacity-building initiative, as the participating faculty members and researchers engaged in intensive training sessions. The workshop fostered a dynamic learning environment, enabling participants to explore various features of the MABIDA website and gain hands-on experience with its functionalities.

Through interactive sessions, participants were able to grasp a practical understanding of the website's capabilities, equipping them to make significant contributions to the advancement of marine biodiversity research and conservation within the region. This workshop highlights our steadfast dedication to fostering knowledge exchange and facilitating informed marine resource management practices for a sustainable future.

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MATI CITY - The Applied Biodiversity Research for Holistic Advancements in Mindanao (ABRAHAM) Program staff visited the Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) on February 22, 2022. ABRAHAM Project 2: MABIDA, or Marine Biodiversity Database, aims to collaborate with DOrSU to create a comprehensive database on Philippine reef fishes, specifically for the regions under the Celebes Sea and part of the Sulu Sea. DOrSU and other higher education institutions (HEIs) will participate in populating marine data into the database. Dr. Cleto L. Nañola, Jr., ABRAHAM Program Head and Project Leader, and Mr. Leo Manuel B. Estaña, Project Leader, spearheaded the meeting with the DOrSU President, Dr. Roy G. Ponce, together with the faculty and staff from the Information Technology department and Marine Biology department.

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