PEST D-Tech

LOOK | The PEST D-TECH Team successfully concluded a seminar titled "Makabagong Sistema ng Pagbabantay sa Pananim Gamit ang Drone, Machine Learning, at Nanobiopesticide" on March 19, 2026, at the CLIRDEC Function Hall, CLSU. The seminar was attended by farmers from the municipalities of San Manuel and Camiling, Tarlac, and Bongabon and San Jose City, Nueva Ecija. The event allowed participants to gain firsthand knowledge of modern pest monitoring and management, specifically focusing on the detection of Fall Armyworm (FAW) and Curvularia leaf spots. Furthermore, the session highlighted the use of nanobiopesticides as an innovative and eco-friendly solution to combat "harabas" (Fall Armyworm), providing farmers with more effective and sustainable crop protection strategies.

LOOK | The PEST D-TECH Team successfully concluded a training workshop titled "Application of the PEST D-TECH System Using Drones and Machine Learning for Pest Management" on March 6, 2026, at the CCCEM Training Room.

The workshop, attended by representatives from partner municipalities, was divided into three segments, including "Use of Drone Technology in PEST D-TECH" and "Artificial Intelligence in the Agricultural Industry (Pre-Processing and Machine Learning)." These sessions immersed participants in the practical application of drone technology and the project's machine learning workflows.

Mga ka-radyo, muling nagbabalik ang paborito niyong makakalikasang programa.

Para sa ika-siyam na yugto ng programang CCCEM in Action, sabay sabay nating abangan ang panibagong makakalikasang episode kung saan ating tatalakayin ang paksa patungkol sa "Pest D-Tech Project", kasama si Arvin Ian C. Yanguas at Aidan Gerald S. Pascual, Science Research Assistants.

Kaya tumutok na ngayong Miyerkules, sa ganap na alas 9:00 hanggang alas 10:00 ng umaga, dito lang yan sa Radyo CLSU Live!

An initiative from Central Luzon State University (CLSU) has integrated drone technology with agriculture through the crop monitoring system PEST D-tech in Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to manage crop pests and diseases in corn and onion crops.

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LOOK | PEST D-TECH Project Featured on Radio Agila's Pinoy Scientist

The PEST D-TECH project was successfully showcased on Radio Agila this past February 1, 2026.

Dr. Gella Patria L. Abella, the Project Leader of Pest D-Tech, appeared on the program “Pinoy Scientist” to discuss how the team’s AI-powered system uses multispectral drone-captured images to detect agricultural pests and diseases damage. The interview highlighted the project’s methodology and its benefits for local farmers in monitoring crop health.

​The Pest D-Tech team extends its sincere gratitude to Radio Agila and the "Pinoy Scientist" team for the opportunity to share this innovation with a wider audience.

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Drones, robots make control of pest, disease infestations in corn, onion go high-tech | Thea Mariel N. Valdeavilla & Maria Teresa L. De Guzman | S&T Media Services A DRONE-ENABLED crop monitoring system research project is set to mitigate pest infestations and outbreaks in corn and onion through PEST D-Tech. The project from Central Luzon State University (CLSU) will later establish data integration and cooperation between Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), or la....

LOOK | PEST D-Tech Conducts Lecture on Drone Technology and Machine Learning for Immersion Students

The PEST D-Tech Team held a lecture and hands-on session on the fundamentals of drone technology and machine learning for the immersion students from ASKI Skills and Knowledge Institute Inc and Sto. Domingo National Trade School on November 20, and 26, 2025.

The seminar covered key concepts related to the project including how drone works, its components, and their practical applications. The discussion also highlighted how machine learning enhances the drone operations particularly in precision agriculture, as well as pest and disease monitoring.

Students were further engaged through hands-on drone assembly and a live demonstration of drone flight, applying the knowledge they gained from the lecture.

This initiative aims to expose immersion students to real-world technological applications and to deepen their understanding of how modern tools can strengthen the development of agricultural practices while promoting environmental stewardship toward progressive and sustainable agriculture.

LOOK | PEST D-Tech at IWSMCS 2025

The PEST D-Tech participated in the International Workshop and Symposium on Methodology for Citizen Science and the Society (IWSMCS 2025), held from November 24-28 at RET Amphitheater, Central Luzon State University.

Mr. Arvin Ian Yanguas represented the team for the symposium and presented the paper entitled “Monitoring of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Corn Through Drone Technology”. This presentation highlighted the ongoing findings of the project that marks a significant step on the development of effective monitoring for pests and serve timely management approaches.

The event themed “A culminating event of the ITP Co-Ciphil: Co-creating environmental citizen science capacity in the Philippines” attended by co-researchers served as an avenue for the progressive scientific breakthroughs along with learnings from various resource persons.

The PEST D-Tech team is grateful for the opportunity to showcase what the team is working for, which not only focuses on the project itself but also serves the farmers, supports environment sustainability, and contributes to the advancement of the Philippine Agriculture.

LOOK | PEST D-Tech Facilitates Training on the Fundamentals of Object Detection Annotation for Machine Learning

The PEST D-Tech team, through the Institute for Climate Change and Environmental Management, hosted a training seminar on crop image annotation for third-year Crop Protection students specializing in Plant Pathology and Entomology. This training is essential for the machine learning model the team is currently developing.

​The activity was very timely for two key reasons. First, the PEST D-Tech team is currently working on its final project deliverable. Second, the seminar directly benefited the students who are currently enrolled in the Precision and Digital Agriculture module of their Laboratory and Field Techniques in Crop Protection subject.

​By conducting this seminar, the PEST D-Tech team successfully fulfilled one of the key objectives of the project's 6Ps components. Furthermore, the training was instrumental in helping young minds understand the processes involved in using advanced technologies for improving crop health.

The culmination of the activity was held with the awarding of a certificate of completion, which was attended by the team members, spearheaded by the Project Leader and Head of ICCEM, Dr. Gella Patria L. Abella.

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗣𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗗-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀

The PEST D-Tech team, led by Dr. Gella Patria L. Abella, has successfully secured four copyright registrations. This milestone fulfills a key project deliverable and significantly boosts the university's intellectual property assets.

These remarkable works are a testament to the team's dedication to innovation. Their integration of drone technology and machine learning is pivotal in improving the early detection and management of insect pests and diseases affecting corn and onion crops.

This achievement, made possible with the expertise of the CLSU Intellectual Property Office under Dr. Emelie C. Ablaza, emphasizes the project’s dedication to improving the agriculture sector and expanding the university’s intellectual property portfolio.

𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗬𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧

𝙏𝙞𝙩𝙡𝙚: 𝙋𝘼𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙂𝙀𝙉𝙄𝘾 𝙁𝙐𝙉𝙂𝙄 𝘼𝙁𝙁𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘾𝙊𝙍𝙉 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙊𝙉𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙄𝙉 𝙉𝙐𝙀𝙑𝘼 𝙀𝘾𝙄𝙅𝘼 & 𝙏𝘼𝙍𝙇𝘼𝘾 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙑𝙄𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙎 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙋𝙃𝙄𝙇𝙄𝙋𝙋𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙎
𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨: Venturina, Ivan C.; Pascual, Aidan Gerald S.; Salazar, Darling Corazon C.; Ligon, Zyrille M.; Yanguas, Arvin Ian C.; Runes, Ronel B.; Abella, Gella Patria L.

𝙏𝙞𝙩𝙡𝙚: 𝙉𝘼𝙉𝙊𝙏𝙀𝘾𝙃𝙉𝙊𝙇𝙊𝙂𝙔: 𝙈𝘼𝙆𝘼𝘽𝘼𝙂𝙊𝙉𝙂 𝙃𝘼𝙆𝘽𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝙏𝙐𝙉𝙂𝙊 𝙎𝘼 𝙈𝘼𝙎𝘼𝙂𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝘼𝙏 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙏𝙀𝙆𝙏𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙉𝙂 𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙄𝙈𝘼𝙉
𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨: Venturina, Ivan C.; Pascual, Aidan Gerald S.; Salazar, Darling Corazon C.; Ligon, Zyrille M.; Yanguas, Arvin Ian C.; Fiegalan, Elaida R.; Abella, Gella Patria L.

𝙏𝙞𝙩𝙡𝙚: 𝘼𝙎𝙎𝙀𝙎𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘾𝙊𝙍𝙉 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙊𝙉𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙋𝙀𝙎𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙍𝙊𝙐𝙂𝙃 𝘿𝘼𝙑𝙄𝙎 𝘿𝘼𝙈𝘼𝙂𝙀 𝙎𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙀
𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨: Venturina, Ivan C.; Pascual, Aidan Gerald S.; Salazar, Darling Corazon C.; Ligon, Zyrille M.; Yanguas, Arvin Ian C.; Fiegalan, Elaida R.; Abella, Gella Patria L.

𝙏𝙞𝙩𝙡𝙚: 𝘼𝘿𝙑𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙄𝙉 𝘼𝙂𝙍𝙄𝘾𝙐𝙇𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀 𝙁𝙄𝙀𝙇𝘿 𝙐𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘿𝙍𝙊𝙉𝙀 𝙏𝙀𝘾𝙃𝙉𝙊𝙇𝙊𝙂𝙔
𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨: Venturina, Ivan C.; Pascual, Aidan Gerald S.; Salazar, Darling Corazon C.; Ligon, Zyrille M.; Yanguas, Arvin Ian C.; Fabula, Jonathan V.; Manalang, Marycris A.; Leron, Reniel Albert; Abella, Gella Patria L.

UPDATE | PEST D-Tech Project Secures First Intellectual Property Registration

The PEST D-Tech project has successfully registered its project logo as a trademark at the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), securing Registration No. 4/2024/00531979.

This success, which was made possible through the guidance of the CLSU Intellectual Property Office headed by Dr. Emelie C. Ablaza, underscores the project’s commitment to impactful research and innovation that directly serves the agriculture sector.