Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College

January 20, 2025 – Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC), recently marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of its two-storey Income Generating Projects-Production Building. This new facility is set to be a game-changer for the college, enhancing its ability to develop business incubation, provide efficient office spaces, and support its core function of production.   The ceremony was attended by a supportive array of dignitaries, including Hon. Mayor Eric D. Singson, Dr. Christine N. Ferrer, the OIC President of ISPSC, Rev. Fr. J[...]

In a remarkable step toward advancing the science of probiotics, a dedicated team of researchers from the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC) has made significant progress in isolating and identifying potentially beneficial lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains from Smallanthus sonchifolius —more commonly known as yacon. This indigenous food plant, found in the remote town of Cervantes, Ilocos Sur, has been the subject of groundbreaking research that may eventually contribute to the development of localized, natural probiotic supplements. This breakthrough is part of the deliver[...]