Events and Activities
November 16, 2023, Pangasinan State University (PSU) is underscoring its commitment to research and development with a new initiative focused on reviving the local salt industry for the benefit of not only the Pangasinan community but also the entire Philippines. In a significant step forward, PSU has secured 93 million pesos in funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER) program. This support will facilitate the establishment of the Accelerating Salt Research and Innovation Center (ASIN Center), a pioneering facility aimed at revitalizing the Philippinesโ salt industry. This initiative aspires to make the country 100% salt self-sufficient while strengthening the local economy.
The ASIN Center program, which spans a two-year period, unites State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and various intergovernmental agencies to accelerate research and development in salt production. Its mission is to modernize and improve traditional salt production methods, including both cooked and solar processes, enhancing their efficiency, sustainability, and scalability. By fostering technological advancements, the ASIN Center aims to uplift local salt producers and provide the industry with innovative, practical tools for growth.
Under the leadership of PSU President Dr. Elbert M. Galas, the university has allocated 22 million pesos to construct the ASIN Center at the PSU Binmaley Campus in Binmaley, Pangasinan. Scheduled for completion by April 2025, the center will include specialized divisions for Research and Development, Analytic Services and Testing, Data Analytics and Information Technology, as well as an Adminis6trative, Finance, and Linkages Division. Once completed, the ASIN Center will be an invaluable resource for the salt industry, offering state-of-the-art facilities and expert services to support innovation and ensure sustainable growth for the sector. Through this dedicated initiative, PSU aims to lead the charge toward a revitalized, self-sufficient Philippine salt industry.
PSU and India’s CSMCRI forge partnership to advance salt innovation
The Accelerating Salt Research and Innovation (ASIN) Center, led by Pangasinan State University (PSU), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI) of Bhavnagar, India, during a visit held...
Benchmarking & ASIN Caravan
The ASIN Center team recently embarked on a benchmarking activity in Guimaras, immersing ourselves in the rich tradition of tultul (artisan salt) making. Through this experience, we witnessed how science and tradition can work hand in hand to preserve cultural...
Promoting Inclusive Development in Salt Communities
As part of a proactive initiative to empower local salt producers and promote inclusive development, the ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐น๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป (๐๐ฆ๐๐ก) ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ led the ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ช๐ป๐ช๐ฟ๐ช๐ท in Bolinao, Pangasinan. With the theme โ๐๐ฆ๐๐ก ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ป: ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐น๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด...
STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING & MOU SIGNING
The Accelerating Salt Research and Innovation (ASIN) Center successfully held its 2nd Steering Committee Meeting and formalized its partnership through the signing of the ๐๐๐ข๐ค๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐ช๐ข ๐ค๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐ (๐๐๐) with representatives from key agencies. This milestone cements...
ACCELERATING SALT RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CENTER ASIN CENTER
November 16, 2023, Pangasinan State University (PSU) is underscoring its commitment to research and development with a new initiative focused on reviving the local salt industry for the benefit of not only the Pangasinan community but also the entire Philippines. In a...