MPSU Wild Tea Project

Another goal attained.
DOST 6Ps || Publication: Morphology and habitat of wild tea Gaultheria cumingiana in Mountain Province, Philippines

DOST-PCAARRD 6Ps || Publication

https://smujo.id/aje/article/view/22968/9095

Wild tea protection and conservation ordinance.

Sustainability development of wild tea plants in Mountain Province

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬, 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬!

𝘍𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 18, 2026
Another set of successfully propagated 𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑓𝑟𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑢𝑚 was transplanted at Ba-ang, Bauko, Mountain Province.

The activity creates an ex-situ conservation site that safeguards the project's propagated planting material, establishing them as accessible platforms for future research on sustainable harvesting and quality improvement.

𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑓𝑟𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑢𝑚 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Wild Tea Project Team successfully transplanted 80 seedlings of 𝐷. 𝑓𝑟𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑢𝑚 on January 29, 2026 at Mountain Province State University- Tadian Campus.

The planted seedlings were treated with various animal manures to promote their growth and support ongoing research aimed for formulating reliable fertilizer recommendations for sustainable livelihoods among local farmers.

𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 || Encouraging sustainable wild tea livelihoods and conservation efforts, University President Dr. Edgar G. Cue graced a capacity-building activity for wild tea farmers and stakeholders at MPSU Baang Campus, Bauko, MP on 09 January 2026.
In his message, Dr. Cue emphasized the significance of said activity, highlighting how said initiative “reflects our shared commitment to sustainable development that honors both people and the environment.”
“Wild tea, deeply rooted in the natural heritage of Mountain Province, is more than an agricultural resource. It is a symbol of our rich biodiversity and indigenous knowledge,” he said.
Dr. Cue also added that through this capacity-building in propagation, processing, and conservation, it his hoped that it will empower communities to create sustainable livelihoods while also safeguarding the natural ecosystems.
The said activity titled, ‘Empowering Communities through Production and Biodiversity Conservation of Wild Tea Plants in Mountain Province’, is part of a project funded by the Department of Science & Technology (DOST) and is being implemented by MPSU. #

📸 / ✍️ by Mountain Province State University

𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦|| 𝗠𝗣𝗦𝗨 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀

MPSU-Ba-ang — The University recently conducted a training to equip agriculturists and local farmers with essential knowledge and skills on wild tea propagation and processing. This initiative is part of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-funded project titled "Production and Biodiversity Conservation of Wild Tea Plants in Mountain Province." led by Dr. Lichelyn Nasungan
The training featured lectures and hands-on workshops by MPSU experts. Dr. Julie Garsi lectured on the morphological characteristics of a specific wild tea species, Dr. Alexander T. Baldic delivered a lecture on the propagation of wild tea, followed by a practical workshop facilitated by Dr. Lichelyn M. Nasungan. On the processing side, Mr. Rolando M. Tawanna, Jr. presented a lecture on wild tea processing, with Dr. Epiphania B. Magwilang and Dr. Joyce D. Cuyangoan conducting a workshop to provide practical skills.
University President Dr. Edgar G. Cue also graced the said event. Dr. Cue emphasized that the initiative underscores a shared commitment to sustainable development that respects both people and the environment, highlighting wild tea as a vital symbol of Mountain Province’s biodiversity and indigenous heritage.
Through this program, MPSU aims to empower agriculturists and farmers and promote sustainable agricultural practices that support both production and biodiversity conservation in the province. #

📸 Wild Tea Team