Sixty-six researchers/scientists from the different government agencies, academic institutions, and private firms in the country rubbed elbows on January 30-31, 2012 during the National Rootcrop RDE Validation Workshop held at the VSU’s Philippine Rootcrop Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops) Training Hall.The two-day convergence of public and private stakeholders was meant to know the various government programs on root and tuber crops for improved coordination and collaboration, address specific objectives, and improve institutional, industry, and producer partnerships in relation to rootcrop industry.

Dr. Jose L. Bacusmo, VSU President, together with other officials of the University, affirmed their membership to the Region Eight Administrators League (REAL), Inc. as they were inducted on February 6, 2012 as new members to the organization by Director Imelda C. Laceras, Regional Director of the Department of Budget and Management of Region 8 and President of REAL at the DPWH Multipurpose Hall, Government Center, Palo, Leyte.