The UPLB VALUES Lab

𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐋𝐚𝐛 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧

Dr. Canesio D. Predo and Dr. Asa Jose U. Sajise of the UPLB VALUES Lab served as resource persons in the Resource Accounting and Ecosystem Services Valuation Training held on June 10–11, 2025 at Hue Hotel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

The training was organized under the SEAWORTH Project (Seascapes and Marine Ecosystem Services Accounting/Valuation in West-Offshore Palawan), led by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development in partnership with the University of Sydney and Geoscience Australia.

Aimed at building technical capacity in ecosystem accounting and valuation, the activity supports inclusive and sustainable marine resource management. It also contributes to the localization of the PENCAS Law and to advancing the Philippines' commitment to a thriving blue economy through scalable and replicable natural capital accounting practices.

Photos by: Palawan Council for Sustainable Development

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 / 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐮𝐛, 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐩𝐢 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

The UPLB VALUES Lab successfully conducted the Training on Valuation, Spatial Analysis, and Data Analytics of Ecosystem Services from May 26 to 28, 2025, at the Activity Hub, Student Union Center, Bicol University, Legazpi City, Albay. The event was made possible through the support of the Satellite Socio-Economics Research and Data Analytics Center – Bicol and Bicol University.

The training was attended by 28 participants representing various state universities across Bicol Region and as far as the Central Luzon Region, as well as local government units (LGUs) within Albay Province.

The training program commenced with Dr. Canesio D. Predo, Project Leader of the UPLB VALUES Lab, delivering his opening remarks. This was followed by a warm welcoming remarks from Dr. Baby Boy Benjamin D. Nebres III, President of Bicol University, and Dr. Lester M. Narvaez, Director of the Bicol Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (BCAARRD), which was represented by Associate Professor Erwin E. Torres.

Forester Nel Angela R. Orenciana then introduced the resource persons and the eight participating teams, which came from the following institutions:
(1) Bicol University – Main Campus,
(2) Bicol University – Daraga Campus,
(3) Bicol University – Tabaco Campus,
(4) Bicol University – Guinobatan Campus together with the City Government of Ligao,
(5) Partido State University,
(6) Catanduanes State University,
(7) Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, and
(8)City Government of Legazpi – Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources.

Dr. Canesio D. Predo then provided an orientation on the training mechanics and house rules to ensure that all participants were well-informed and prepared. Following the opening program, Dr. Margaret M. Calderon led the discussion on Module 1: Valuation Methods, introducing participants to the Total Economic Value (TEV) Framework, its relevance to policy and decision-making, and both market-based and cost-based approaches.

In the afternoon, an energizer was first facilitated by the UPLB VALUES Lab. Then, Ms. Gemmalyn M. Trespalacio presented the DOST-PCAARRD proposal template and guided participants through the proposal submission process. She also addressed questions and clarified various concerns. The session then returned to Module 1 with Dr. Canesio D. Predo discussing revealed preference approaches, including the travel cost method and hedonic pricing. The day concluded with a lecture led by Dr. Asa Jose U. Sajise on stated preference approaches, focusing on the contingent valuation method and choice modeling.

After the Day 1 training sessions, the UPLB VALUES Lab project team paid a formal courtesy visit to President Baby Boy Benjamin D. Nebres III at his office, providing an opportunity for a brief exchange of insights and appreciation for the Bicol University’s endeavors.

[DEADLINE IS EXTENDED]

Calling all researchers from SUCs, HEIs, R&D Consortia members, LGUs, and DENR offices in Bicol and nearby places. The UPLB VALUES Lab will be conducting a Training on Valuation, Spatial Analysis, and Data Analytics of Ecosystem Services on May 26-28, 2025 in Bicol Region.

Grab this opportunity to learn and enhance your skills in the training courses offered. SLOTS ARE LIMITED, so form your group and sign up now!

Registration form: https://tinyurl.com/VALUESLab-BicolTraining
Deadline of application: 16 May 2025
Notification of acceptance: 17 May 2025

Registration is for free!

For more information, scan the QR code below or click the registration link.

The training series continues — The UPLB VALUES LAB takes it to Bicol!

Calling all researchers from SUCs, HEIs, R&D Consortia members, LGUs, and DENR offices in Bicol and nearby places. The UPLB VALUES Lab will be conducting a Training on Valuation, Spatial Analysis, and Data Analytics of Ecosystem Services on May 26-28, 2025 in Bicol Region.

Grab this opportunity to learn and enhance your skills in the training courses offered. SLOTS ARE LIMITED, so form your group and sign up now!

Registration form: https://tinyurl.com/VALUESLab-BicolTraining

Deadline of application: 13 May 2025
Notification of acceptance: 15 May 2025

Registration is for free!

For more information, scan the QR code below or click the registration link.