Manila, Feb. 18 -- The PHP94-million salt research and innovation center at the Pangasinan State University (PSU) Binmaley Campus was formally opened Tuesday with the aim to increase production and provide research materials for the province's salt industry.

The center was funded by the Department of Science and Technology's Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development through a grant under the Niche Centers in the Regions for Research and Development for PSU's Accelerating Salt Research and Innovation (ASIN) program.

PSU President Dr. Elbert Galas, in his speech, said the project was started in 2023 with the funding covering the maintenance and other operating expenses, equipment and machine...