The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said a researcher from the Davao Oriental State University is studying the feasibility of using cacao waste materials as alternative feed for bangus (milkfish). Dr. Edison Roi Macusi, associate professor at the university, is currently conducting his research on cacao waste as possible feed materials. The study received funding recently from the DOST. A memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the research project was signed by the Department of Agriculture (DA), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 11 (BFAR-11) and the Davao Oriental State University.

Cayon, M. T. (2023, February 6). Researcher conducts study on use of cacao waste as feed for milkfish. Business Mirror, p. A9.