The University proudly participated in the 4th Cordinnovation Forum on 29 April 2026, hosted by the Department of Science and Technology – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR). The forum served as a platform for presenting emerging technologies and innovations across the Cordillera region.
During the event, the MPSU team presented the outputs of the project “ClimaPestDetect: An Integrated Digital Platform for Climate-Resilient Identification, Early Detection, and Decision Support on Insect Pests and Diseases in Semi-Temperate High-Value Crops of Bauko, Mountain Province,” funded by DOST-CAR.
The project team: Dr. Edgar G. Cue, Dr. Epiphania B. Magwilang, Mr. Elmer D. Pakipac, Mr. Geoffrey Alvin L. Ticangan, Mr. Jason A. Elias, and Mr. Hyacinth B. Dioso introduced two innovative digital platforms: a web application and a mobile application designed to support farmers and agricultural stakeholders. These platforms utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to enable early detection of crop pests and diseases, provide real-time decision support, and assist in the management of high-value crops such as cabbage, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, potato, tomato, and peppers.
A live demonstration highlighted the platforms’ ability to identify pests and diseases using camera input, offering a practical, user-friendly tool for farmers in the highlands.
Currently in their final stages of development, both platforms are expected to be launched for public use later this year.
Through initiatives like ClimaPestDetect, MPSU continues to bridge science, technology, and agriculture, advancing climate-resilient farming and strengthening support for highland communities.
