Boosting Marine Research Efforts: JRMSU Participates in MABIDA Capacity-Building Workshop
Written by Irene Faith Makinano
Uploaded on June 26, 2024
Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU) recently participated in a one-day capacity-building workshop on the Marine Biodiversity Database (MABIDA), organized by the UP Mindanao ABRAHAM MABIDA Project. The event, “Deep Dive into the MABIDA Website,” was held on June 26, 2024, at the CNAHS Audio-Visual Hall, Main Campus, Dapitan City.
The workshop aimed to equip JRMSU faculty members, researchers, and students with the necessary skills to effectively navigate and utilize the MABIDA website, a vital tool for managing and accessing marine biodiversity data. University President Dr. Maria Rio A. Naguit and Dr. Junnasir Sakilan, Chair of the BS Biology Program, actively participated in the training sessions, highlighting the importance of this initiative to the university’s ongoing marine research and conservation projects.
As an institution situated in an archipelagic region renowned for its rich marine ecosystems, JRMSU recognizes the immense value the MABIDA database brings to marine research and conservation efforts. The knowledge gained during the workshop is expected to bolster JRMSU’s engagement in cutting-edge marine science and further its commitment to using advanced technologies for the conservation of marine ecosystems.
This initiative is part of a broader collaborative effort between JRMSU, UP Mindanao, and other partners to strengthen marine biodiversity research across the Philippines. The MABIDA database is poised to become a cornerstone for knowledge-sharing and environmental stewardship, supporting both national and regional conservation efforts.
Other Articles
3D Scanning and Fabrication by MABIDA Project for NSTW Exhibit Preparation
DAVAO CITY - The Marine Biodiversity Database (MABIDA) Project conducted 3D Scanning and Fabrication activities as part of the preparations for the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) Exhibit from 27-28 October and 11-16 November 2022 at the USEP College of Technology in Obrero, Davao City. MABIDA has coordinated with USeP DigiHub FabLab on using their equipment and facilities for 3D scanning and 3D printing/fabrication. Reef fishes bought from the market served as inputs. Norjan Charls M. Cabanalan, Geomarie Anne S. Paredes, Ralph Raleigh P. Dalig, and Ace Niño B. Guieb of MABIDA were present during the activities. Ms. Ai Escalante, Ms. Jovelyn Oblianda, and Mr. Amiel Marata of DigiHub FabLab assisted them. The team featured the outputs from the 3D fabrication activities in the NSTW Exhibit held at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, Metro Manila, on November 23-27, 2022.
DNSC & MABIDA: Advancing Biodiversity Collaboration
PANABO CITY - The Marine Biodiversity Database (MABIDA) Project visited the Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) on 30 September 2022. The team, represented by Mr. Leo Manuel B. Estaña, Project Leader of MABIDA, Mr. Jon Henly O. Santillan, Project Staff, and researchers Norjan Charls M. Cabanalan, Geomarie Anne S. Paredes, Ralph Raleigh P. Dalig, and Maria Joselle V. Luzon, were received by College President Dr. Joy M. Sorrosa, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Girley S. Gumanao, Director for Research and Development Mr. Mark Ronald S. Manseguiao, and other staff. The meeting was initiated to provide an update on the status of the database being developed, collect feedback for future improvements, align with the plans and future activities of the project, and discuss the turnover of the signed Memorandum of Agreement between DNSC and UP Mindanao ABRAHAM MABIDA Project. ABRAHAM Project 2: MABIDA, or Marine Biodiversity Database, aims to collaborate with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) around Mindanao to create a comprehensive database on Philippine reef fishes, specifically for the regions under the Celebes Sea and part of the Sulu Sea. DNSC and other HEIs have committed to providing the necessary information and support to materialize this goal.
