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"I can confidently say that this internship came at just the right time—offering the right opportunity to grow both professionally and personally."
— Ryne, BS Agriculture, UPLB
My internship with IMPACT R&D has been a truly meaningful and enriching experience. I was involved in Dr. Arnan Araza’s DigiSaka Trace Project, a feasibility study which aims to assess whether blockchain technology can be effectively adopted to create a more transparent, fair, and efficient rice supply chain—starting in the province of Laguna. As a student of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Agricultural Systems, my coursework has emphasized systems thinking and holistic approaches to addressing agricultural challenges, and this internship allowed me to apply that interdisciplinary training in a real-world setting. While no experience is ever perfect, I can confidently say that this internship came at just the right time—offering the right opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. What made it even more impactful was the warm welcome, the supportive and easy-to-work-with people, and the knowledgeable team at IMPACT R&D who made the journey all the more worthwhile.
Published on July 18, 2025
"It made me love environmental GIS even more."
— Rovee, BS Forestry, UPLB
From June 18 to July 15, 2025, I worked as an intern at IMPACT R&D. It was a very useful and rewarding experience. With each task I finished, from making GIS maps for the Panay Island Protected Area and La Mesa Watershed to reviewing the new DigiSAKA App and even presenting it at a SEARCA workshop, I learned more about how technology and research work together in environmental work. I helped with the organization's administrative and communication tasks, and I also got to learn more about remote sensing, get better at QGIS, and assist with the flood early warning system in Bay, Laguna. The chance to grow every day and the team's enthusiastic support were two of the things I loved most. After this internship, I'm even more excited about a career in forestry and research. It made me love environmental GIS even more.
Published on July 14, 2025
"It deepened my passion for community-based fieldwork."
— Aedrian, BS Forestry, UPLB
My internship journey at IMPACT R&D Inc. was a formative chapter in my growth as a Forestry student, offering a rare opportunity to bridge ecological understanding with community-centered research. Immersed in the DigiSaka Trace Project, I took part in diverse activities—from field interviews with rice farmers to data transcription, geospatial annotation, and participatory discussions—that strengthened my appreciation for the social and environmental dimensions of rural landscapes. Working alongside interdisciplinary teams, I witnessed how technology, local knowledge, and sustainable practices can converge to support resilient farming systems. This experience not only enriched my technical and analytical skills but also reaffirmed my commitment to serving communities and ecosystems with integrity and purpose.
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