Official Journal Directory
Effectivity Date: 2025

Editorial Board

Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Multidisciplinary Research and Extension Journal (MREJ-CBSUA)

Editorial Office: mrej.cbsua@cbsua.edu.ph

Leadership Spotlight

Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Arce D. Bellere

Managing Editor • MREJ-CBSUA

Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Research and Innovation Journal

Journal Adviser

Alberto N. Naperi, DPA

University President

Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines

Technical Editor

Prof. Myra Luz M. Homillano, PhD

Associate Professor V

Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Office of the Vice-President for Research and Innovation

Technical Editor

Prof. Ma. Teresa B. Lirag

Associate Professor V

Central Bicol State University of Agriculture Office of the Vice-President for Research and Innovation

Circulation Coordinator

Prof. Russell Rosalinda F. Rastrullo

Assistant Professor II

Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Office of the Vice-President for Research and Innovation

External Reviewers

40 Members
01
Roberto F. Rañola, Jr., PhD
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Philippines
02
Amy Lizbeth J. Rico, PhD
Tarlac Agricultural University
Philippines
03
Arvin L. Valderrama, PhD
University of Tsukuba
Japan
04
Lynlei L. Pintor, PhD
Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB)
Philippines
05
Maria Ana T. Quimbo, PhD
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Philippines
06
Jonathan P. Aguilar, PhD, PE
Kansas State University
United States of America
07
Remil L. Galay, PhD
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Philippines
08
Leonardo M. Florece, PhD
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Philippines
09
Julian F. Gonsalves, PhD
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)
Philippines
10
Rafael D. Guerrero III, PhD
National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
Philippines
11
Ernie C. Avila, PhD
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Philippines
12
Honeylet J. Nicolas, PhD
Bulacan Agricultural State College
Philippines
13
Siti Aekbal Salleh, SR, PhD
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Malaysia
14
Jupeth T. Pentang, PhD
Western Philippines University
Philippines
15
Engr. Harold Jan R. Terano, PhD
Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
Philippines
16
Prof. Ryan V. Dio, PhD
Sorsogon State University
Philippines
17
Dr. Rebecca Rosario O. Bercasio
Bicol University
Philippines
18
Dr. Cely S. Binoya
Center for Disaster Preparedness / APEAEN
Philippines
19
Dr. Fe B. Perlas
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
20
Prof. Ma. Teresa B. Lirag
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
21
Le Minh Nhat, PhD
Viet Nam Disaster Management Authority
Vietnam
22
Deep Narayan Pandey, BA, MA, M.Phil., PhD
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
India
23
Veronica Makuvaro, PhD
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe
24
Nikunj Makwana, MBBS, MPH, PGDMCH, MA, CNM, PhD
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
India
25
Antriman V. Orleans, PhD
Philippine Normal University
Philippines
26
Afshana Parven, MSc., PhD
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Bangladesh
27
Ritzelda A. Deri, PhD
Sorsogon State University
Philippines
28
Julius T. Capili, PhD
Cagayan State University
Philippines
29
Analyn C. Españo, PhD
Eastern Visayas State University
Philippines
30
Jiban Shrestha, PhD
Nepal Agricultural Research Council
Nepal
31
Milano O. Torres, PhD
Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology
Philippines
32
Prof. Sriyani Wickramasinghe, PhD
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
33
Mohammad Firoj Jaman, PhD
University of Dhaka
Bangladesh
34
Vidya Padmakumar, PhD, R.Sci., P.Biol., C.Biol., R.P.Bio.
EcoDiversity Research Centre, British Columbia
Canada
35
Sharon N. Nuñal, PhD
University of the Philippines Visayas
Philippines
36
Ashikur Rahman Shome
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Bangladesh
37
Prof. Leilidyn Y. Zurbano
Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Lopez
Philippines
38
Shiela L. Arroco, PhD
Bicol University
Philippines
39
Ella Joy A. Ponce
Central Luzon State University
Philippines
40
Prof. Charlie P. Nacario, PhD
Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology
Philippines

Internal Reviewers

17 Members
01
Dr. Marilyn Balderas
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
02
Prof. Arce D. Bellere
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
03
Prof. Ma. Cresilda M. Caning
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
04
Dr. Vladimir R. Foronda
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
05
Dr. Hanilyn A. Hidalgo
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
06
Engr. Ian Carlo M. Lositaño
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
07
Dr. Ilene S. Basitan-Mirabeles
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
08
Dr. Vergel P. Miraña
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
09
Dr. Amelia R. Nicolas
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
10
Dr. Dariel A. Palmiano
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
11
Myra Luz M. Homillano, PhD
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
12
Prof. Emerson L. Bergonio, PhD
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
13
Mr. Anton A. Romero
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
14
Catherine N. Arga
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
15
Richard G. Castor
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
16
Agnes Z. Faustino
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines
17
Joseph V. Peñano
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Philippines

Editorial Support Staff

2 Members
RP
Rochell R. Petil
Technical Staff • Layout Artist • Proofreader • Language Editor
AB
Alvir E. Bausa
Technical Staff • Layout Artist • Proofreader • Language Editor