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A UP Intelligent Systems Center Project under UP Mindanao

Smarter Durian Farming
for a Better Tomorrow

Harnessing IoT and AI to revolutionize durian industry in Mindanao and beyond.

6
Partner Farms
Providing feedback, ideas, and guidance for our platform
10k+
Real Sensor Data Points
Live telemetry collected from soil sensors in the field
100+
Tested AI Recommendations
AI-generated insights validated through real-world testing
Who We Are

About DALISAI

Connecting Data from Foothills to Harvest

DALISAI, short for Durian Dashboard and Analytics Leveraging IoT Systems and Artificial Intelligence, is a year-long, high impact UP ISC-funded project transforming the durian industry through a cutting-edge digital platform.

Supported by:

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Farm-Level Results

Real Impact at the Farm Level

Experience how DALISAI transforms durian farming through validated platform capabilities, real-time data insights, and AI-powered decision support.

High
Platform Usability

Farmers rated the dashboard highly for perceived usefulness and ease-of-use. The system is beneficial for job effectiveness and easy to learn and navigate in real farm settings.

4
Integrated Modules

Comprehensive functionality: tree inventory tracking, task scheduling, harvest management, and real-time sensor integration—optimized for field operations.

Explore Our Achievements
Farmer using the DALISAI mobile app in a durian farm
DALISAI dashboard app screenshot
Farmer Stories

What Our Partners Envision

Real stories from our founding partners — how DALISAI will transform their farms and livelihoods across Mindanao.

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With DALISAI, I can track inventory across all our farm sources and manage harvest schedules more effectively. Real-time data will help us optimize supply chain decisions and reduce waste significantly.

Larry Miculob
Owner, D-Farmer's Market
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DALISAI's sensor integration and AI analytics will transform how we monitor our durian orchards. We can optimize irrigation timing, detect crop health issues early, and make data-driven decisions that will boost our yields.

Emmanuel Belviz
Owner, Belviz Farms
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As DIADC President, DALISAI represents our industry's future. The platform will empower our members with actionable insights through task scheduling and real-time monitoring, setting a new standard for durian farming across Mindanao.

Mary Grace Belviz
President, Durian Industry Association of Davao City
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DALISAI will revolutionize how our city supports agricultural development. With the dashboard providing real-time access to multiple farms' data, we can make better policy decisions and provide more targeted technical assistance to our farming communities.

Antonio Obsioma
Davao City Agriculturist
What We've Built

Project Achievements

Key Outcomes from the DALISAI Initiative

Learn how DALISAI is delivering real impact through validated field trials, stakeholder engagement, and continuous user feedback.

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Hands-on Workshops

Training & User Engagement

Conducted focused, hands-on training to help farmers understand, operate, and apply DALISAI's features effectively in their daily farm operations. Demonstrated "Getting Started" approach with core tools and real farm application scenarios.

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Soil sensor testing in a durian farm field
High Usability Ratings

Field Trials & Feedback

Conducted ground testing to validate reliable sensor performance and continuous data collection. Dashboard received consistently high ratings for perceived usefulness and ease-of-use. Stakeholder feedback drove iterative improvements and refinements.

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3 Major Events

Stakeholder & Public Engagement

Co-developed with partner farms through regular field visits and consultations. Featured in UP Mindanao's Madayaw Currents newsletter, showcased at AI Fest Technical Conference, and presented at National Durian Summit. Strong dissemination of DALISAI capabilities to agricultural community.

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Davao Partners

Our Local Partners

Rooted in Davao, Growing Together

We collaborate with local agri-entrepreneurs and food enterprises across Davao to bring smarter, technology-driven solutions directly to Filipino farmers and communities.

The People Behind DALISAI

Meet Our Team

A multidisciplinary group of researchers, developers, and innovators dedicated to transforming durian farming through intelligent agri-technology.

Assoc. Prof. Armacheska R. Mesa-Satina, PhD

Assoc. Prof. Armacheska R. Mesa-Satina, PhD

Project Leader
Asst. Prof. Vicente B. Calag, MSCS, MCIT

Asst. Prof. Vicente B. Calag, MSCS, MCIT

Project Staff
Prof. Cinmayii A. Manliguez, PhD

Prof. Cinmayii A. Manliguez, PhD

Project Staff
Prof. Vladimer B. Kobayashi, PhD

Prof. Vladimer B. Kobayashi, PhD

Project Staff
Assoc.Prof. Roberto Figueroa, PhD

Assoc.Prof. Roberto Figueroa, PhD

Project Consultant
Prof. Emma Ruth V. Bayogan, PhD

Prof. Emma Ruth V. Bayogan, PhD

Project Consultant
Daniel John Cahatian

Daniel John Cahatian

Project Technical Specialist
Harold Clyde Valiente

Harold Clyde Valiente

Project Technical Specialist
Junniel Rome Ardepuela

Junniel Rome Ardepuela

Project Technical Specialist
Jenno Fred Villarino

Jenno Fred Villarino

Project Technical Specialist
Brenda Fuentes

Brenda Fuentes

Administrative Aide
Arwen Eve Veralio

Arwen Eve Veralio

Student Researcher
Jeffer John Mezo

Jeffer John Mezo

Student Researcher
Ven Mark Recla

Ven Mark Recla

Student Researcher
Jamze Edriech Reyno

Jamze Edriech Reyno

Student Researcher
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