UP Fisheries Guild

31/05/2026

The Papyrus is the UP Fisheries Guild’s Official Publication, chronicling the milestone events within the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, shedding light on pressing fisheries issues, and celebrating the diverse endeavors of CFOS students and alumni.

In celebration of National Fisherfolk Day, this year’s Papyrus brings you a closer look into the home of UPV’s flagship program, the Bachelor of Science in Fisheries. Beyond showcasing academic excellence, international standards, and vibrant student life, this publication dives deep into the realities faced by our fisherfolk communities. It brings much-needed attention to their continuing struggles, resilience, and vital role in ensuring food security and the sustainable management of the country’s aquatic resources.

This publication serves as an avenue of press freedom, reaffirming our commitment to service, excellence, and solidarity with the communities we strive to empower.

READ THE PAPYRUS NOW: https://canva.link/a71oi70fvnbcurd

Never be dying embers, forever our hearts aflame. ANIMO FG! 💙💛

31/05/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬—𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞.

In places like the Philippines, fishers provide a vital nutritional lifeline, supplying 12% of the nation's protein intake. But beyond feeding us, they are true protectors of nature, practicing deep ecological stewardship like the Visayan philosophy of pagbulig sa tawo sa kinaiyahan to let our oceans heal.

As global aquaculture officially surpasses wild capture fisheries, our small-scale fishers are navigating massive tides of change. We can't let them weather the storm alone.

Isang maligayang Araw ng mga Mangingisda sa ating mga magigiting na mandaragat na walang-pagod na pumapalaot para maghatid ng pagkain at nutrisyon sa ating mga hapag-kainan. Kayo ang tunay na lakas ng ating ekonomiya at mga bayaning tagapangalaga ng ating karagatan sa kabila ng mga hamon ng panahon at nagbabagong klima. Saludo kami sa inyong sipag, katatagan, at walang-sawang sakripisyo—mabuhay kayong lahat!

References:
[1] De La Cruz, J., Bito-Onon, J., Sagala, G., Haguisan, I., & Limbago, J. (2025). A Study on the Relationship Between Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Towards Coastal Resource Management among Fisherfolk in the Philippines. The Philippine Journal of Fisheries, 32(2), 315. https://doi.org/10.31398/tpjf/32.2.2024-0033
[2] E***a, M. F., & Quezon, M. (2024). Fisherfolk at the Crossroads: A Socio-Economic Analysis of Small-Scale Coastal Communities. Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 2(11). https://doi.org/10.69569/jip.2024.0403
[3] Fernandez, J. (2018). Enlightened Anthropocentrism in the Filipino Visayan Fisherfolks' Notion of Pagbulig sa Tawo sa Kinaiyahan. Suhay: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Philosophy and Social Sciences, 4(2).https://ses-journal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SES-vol4-n2_2018_Fernandez.pdf
[4] Tahiluddin, A. B., Bornales, J. C., Limbaro, G. R. A., Paudac, M. a. U., Amarille, R. K., Sirad, N. R., Kabirun, M. C., Ujing, R. A., Gonzaga-Torino, F. M., Sabdani, M. H., Bacla-An, R. E., Hairal, M. a. S., Magcanta-Mortos, M. L. M., & Esguerra, J. P. (2025). Environmental impacts of aquaculture in the Philippines. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture - Bamidgeh, 77(2). https://doi.org/10.46989/001c.133778

30/05/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐡: 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 6, 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 5

The Conch this May, 2026! As subpart of the organization’s official publication, we bring you the latest novel creations and urgent issues concerning the industry and sector.

𝙋𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙙𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙧𝙤: 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙗 𝙣𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙡𝙖 𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙮𝙤 𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙮 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙮-𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙨- 𝙉𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙨 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚

In arguments, most people say, “read between the lines” or “look at the other side of the door”. But in the case of our Irrawaddy dolphins, they would probably say, “look at the bottom of the bridge.”

Irrawaddy dolphins are endangered marine mammals who serve as a crucial indicator for marine balance, helping maintain a healthy ecosystem as a keystone predator. Constructing a bridge above their homes not only can cause severe noise pollution to their delicate ears but also overlap directly with coastal estuaries and mangroves, resulting in loss of habitat.

They say bridges help connect the lands and the lives of people. But can you really walk on a bridge while carrying the weight of conscience, knowing there are other lives being compensated for in its construction? Only one way to find out —

23/05/2026

Throwback to the spotlight as our campers shared their unforgettable Day 1 experiences at Rheotaxis+ 2026! 🎪✨

15/05/2026

𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️

Ang UPV College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Student Council, bilang pinakamataas na kinatawang konseho ng mga estudyante sa kolehiyo, ay mariing kinokondena ang sexist remarks at pagre-redtag sa isang estudyante mula sa UPV College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences.

Kinikilala at iginagalang natin ang awtonomiya, dignidad, at karapatan ng bawat estudyante na malayang magpahayag ng kanilang saloobin, paninindigan, at opinyon nang walang takot sa harassment, paninira, o anumang anyo ng panggigipit. Ang paggamit ng sexist na pahayag at red-tagging laban sa isang indibidwal ay malinaw na paglabag sa ligtas at demokratikong espasyong dapat tinatamasa ng bawat mag-aaral sa loob at labas ng pamantasan.
Ang ganitong mga aksyon ay hindi dapat gawing normal o palampasin. Ang misogynistic na pananalita ay tahasang pag-atake sa dignidad ng isang tao, habang ang red-tagging ay mapanganib na gawain na naglalagay sa seguridad at kaligtasan ng isang indibidwal sa alanganin. Walang puwang ang ganitong kultura ng pananakot at diskriminasyon sa ating komunidad.

Kaugnay nito, hinihikayat ng konseho ang mga estudyante at kasapi ng komunidad na makiisa sa pagprotekta sa ating kapwa mag-aaral sa pamamagitan ng pag-report ng naturang post at ng page kung saan ito inilathala kung ito ay dadaan sa inyong mga news feed. Ang sama-samang pagkilos ay mahalaga upang mapanagot ang mga nagpapakalat ng mapanirang nilalaman at mapigilan ang patuloy na paglaganap ng ganitong uri ng pang-aabuso sa online spaces.

Naninindigan ang konseho para sa isang komunidad na ligtas, mapagkalinga, at may paggalang sa karapatan ng bawat isa. Hindi tayo mananahimik sa harap ng pang-aapi at paninindak.

03/05/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐡: 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 6, 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 4

The Conch this April, 2026! As subpart of the organization’s official publication, we bring you the latest novel creations and urgent issues concerning the industry and sector.

𝙎𝙖 𝙇𝙪𝙮𝙤 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙏𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙨

In this era where the lands and waters of the Philippines are infested with bullets, the safety of the Filipino people continues to rely on the laws of our country. These mere writings on paper dictate not only the maintenance of our social order, but also the lives of our people. However, the system has not progressed together with the needs of our generation as flaws continue to serve blood and injustice.

With the deaths of our own kind continuing to be an outlier in our government’s moral definition of human rights, what will the future of our country become? Only one way to find out —

02/05/2026

𝐃𝐲𝐤? 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡! 🪸
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‎As these fish species are well-known apex predators and are important for a balanced marine ecosystem, changes in tuna populations often signal broader problems like overfishing or ecosystem imbalance.
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‎On every 𝟐𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒂𝒚, we celebrate World Tuna Day, created by the United Nations in 2016 to highlight its vital role in the oceanic ecosystem and human livelihood, as well as to raise awareness regarding its conservation and management.
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‎Despite the sustainability of our tuna, its population can't keep up with the continuous demand for human consumption, leading to overexploitation and overfishing that puts risk to the balance of our marine ecosystems. As guardians of our aquatic resources, this calls for action beyond awareness and towards sustainable fishing practices, active management, and protection.
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‎Together, let us continue to demand sustainability over our tuna, safeguarding resources for generations to come.
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𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🐟

01/05/2026

𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐄𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐀𝐈 𝐈𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝘞𝘦𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳

AI has gone beyond just being another internet quirk— it has become so powerful that it has shifted how our modern society works, and we can see it in real-time with how its existence is reshaping the job market itself. Roles are evolving and professionals are now competing not only with each other, but with workflows powered by AI. The advantage no longer belongs to who knows the most, but to who knows how to work smarter, adapt faster, and stay relevant in an AI-driven landscape.

At the same time, in the world of research and academe, AI brings a new dilemma: increased productivity versus compromised academic integrity. Where do we draw the line between assistance and overreliance? How do we use AI responsibly without sacrificing originality, ethics, and credibility? This webinar, "Professional Readiness in the AI Era and the Responsible Use of AI in Research", unpacks these questions and equips you with practical guidance for navigating the riptides of the coursing changes brought by AI.

🗓 May 2, 2026
⏰️ 9 AM to 12 PM (PST)
💻 via Zoom

📌 FREE Webinar — Registration is now open! Check the comments below for the link.

30/04/2026

𝐈𝐬𝐚’𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚: 𝐈𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧, 𝐈𝐠𝐮𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧. ✊🏽🎨

Taos-puso ang aming pasasalamat sa mga sponsor at organisasyong naniwala sa layunin at mensahe ng 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. Hindi magiging posible ang kaganapang ito kung wala ang inyong suporta.

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
Beans and Bubbles
DoDong'S TinaPayan&EaTery
Manang Betch Snack Haus
Municipal Tourism Office of Miagao
SEAFDEC-AQD
the box coffee
UPFG Alumni

𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆:
Alpha Phi Omega - Kappa Gamma Chapter
Hamili Brotherhood and Hamilia Sisterhood
Samahang Sikolohiya
UP Hamili Brotherhood - UP Hamilia Sisterhood
UP Ichthyophilic Society
UP Silak Brotherhood
UP Silab Sisterhood
UPV Choristers
UPV Hublag Dance Company
UPV Ugnayan ng Pahinungod/Oblation Corps

𝗜𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
UP Sakdag

25/04/2026

Hustisya para kay Alyssa Alano!
Hustisya para sa lahat ng biktima ng pasistang estado!
Panagutin ang Berdugong AFP!
Panagutin ang papet, pabaya, pahirap, at pasistang rehimeng US-Marcos Jr.!

HUSTISYA PARA KAY ALYSSA ALANO!

Ipinapahayag ng UP Office of the Student Regent ang matinding dalamhati at pag-aalala sa balita ng pagpaslang ng pasistang militar kay Alyssa Alano, mag-aaral ng UP Diliman at konsehal ng UP Diliman University Student Council.

Ayon sa mga ulat, nasawi si Alyssa habang nakikipamuhay at nakikisalamuha sa mga komunidad ng magsasaka sa Negros Occidental. Ginagamit na dahilan ng mga militar ang di umano’y engkwentro sa pagitan ng New People’s Army at ng 79th Infantry Battalion upang pagtakpan ang kasahulan ng kanilang pagpaslang kay Alyssa.

Kinikilala si Alyssa bilang isang masikhay na lider-estudyante na naglaan ng panahon at kakayahan upang makiisa sa mga sektor na higit na nangangailangan. Nagsilbi si Alyssa bilang konsehal ng UP Diliman University Student council at tagapangulo ng League of Filipino Student - UP Diliman. Isa siya sa mga nanguna sa paglulunsad ng makasaysayang walkout na nilahukan ng 8,000 mag-aaral mula UP Diliman. Bago pa man ito, malaki na ang naging ambag ni Alyssa sa pagpapaingay ng mga kampanyang anti-korapsyon, anti-militarisasyon ng pamantasan, at pagpapataas ng budget ng UP. Ang kanyang paninindigan na makibahagi sa kalagayan ng mga magsasaka ay sumasalamin sa diwa ng serbisyong publiko at malasakit sa kapwa na inaasahan sa Iskolar ng Bayan.

Hindi na lingid sa mamamayan, laluna sa hanay ng masang anakpawis, ang madugong kasaysayan ng berdugong militar sa pagtapak sa karapatang pantao. Dapat panagutin ang 79th Infantry Batallion (79IB) sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Lt. Col. Eric Alfonso, ang 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IBde) na pinamumunuan ni Brig. Gen. Ted Dumusmog, ang 3rd Infantry “Spearhead” Division (3ID) na pinamumunian ni Maj. Gen. Michael Samson, ang Philippine Army na pinamumunuan ni Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, at ang Commander-in-Chief ng mga tutang militar na si Ferdinand Marcos Jr., hindi lamang para sa pagpaslang kay Alyssa kundi para sa pagpapahirap sa taumbayan ng Negros at ng buong bansa.

Sa gitna ng malalang krisis sa ekonomya at matinding kahirapan, mas pinipili ng rehimeng Marcos Jr. na ilaan ang pondo nito sa pamamasista imbis na sa mga batayang serbisyong panlipunan. Imbis na tugunan ang kagyat na kahilingan ng mga taumbayan, pinipili ni Marcos ang pagpapaulan ng mga bala at bomba sa masang sadlak sa kagutuman. Magmula nang ipatupad ang Memorandum Order No. 32 sa rehiyon, umigting ang militarisasyon at karahasan na nagdulot ng maraming pagkasawi at kawalan ng kapayapaan dito.

Kaugnay nito, nananawagan kami ng kapanagutan, pagtiyak sa paggalang sa karapatang pantao, at sa kaligtasan ng mga sibilyan, lalo na sa mga lugar na may umiiral na presensya ng mga militar.

Pinagpupugayan namin ang alaala ni Alyssa Alano, isang lider-estudyante na naglingkod sa sambayanan nang matapang at may pagkalinga hanggang sa kaniyang huling hininga.

Hustisya para kay Alyssa Alano!
Hustisya para sa lahat ng biktima ng pasistang estado!
Panagutin ang Berdugong AFP!
Panagutin ang papet, pabaya, pahirap, at pasistang rehimeng US-Marcos Jr.!